Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection
This vast digital collection of military artwork from the 16th through 20th centuries, vividly documents all aspects of military and naval history, with emphasis on the history and illustration of world military and naval uniforms from the 17th century to the present. In addition to the material on military and naval dress, the collection contains thousands of battle and campaign scenes, portraits, caricatures, wartime posters, original photographs, material pertaining to military decorations and insignia, heraldic ornaments, armor, weaponry, equitation, flags, knightly orders, court and ceremonial dress, architecture, and the general history of costume.
Hand-colored oval engraving, published Novr. 17, 1792; Wolfe on ground in center attended by soldiers, troops advancing to battle in background. Hand-colored oval engraving, published Novr. 17, 1792; Wolfe on ground in center attended by soldiers, troops advancing to battle in background. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; worn. For Ashburton's History of England. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
From collection of 16 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton, this one published Nov. 14, 1814; full-length portrait of general in green coat and blue trousers, holding hat. From collection of 16 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton, this one published Nov. 14, 1814; full-length portrait of general in green coat and blue trousers, holding hat. Upright folio, medium folio, small folio, some matted, some trimmed; clean; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
11th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; general in large cocked hat looking down at small terrier. 11th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; general in large cocked hat looking down at small terrier. Small folio, unbound; mounted and bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Army in Poland, 1858-50 - original drawings". title provided by cataloger
Wood engraved plate by H. Goetze after photograph by Mora; bust portrait in uniform. Wood engraved plate by H. Goetze after photograph by Mora; bust portrait in uniform. From Harper's Weekly, November 3, 1883, cover. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
Tinted engraving by T. Cheesman after Trumbull; full-length figure in uniform, orderly with rearing horse in left background, battle in distance. Tinted engraving by T. Cheesman after Trumbull; full-length figure in uniform, orderly with rearing horse in left background, battle in distance. Large upright folio, matted giant folio; margins trimmed; margins slightly soiled and worn. Boston, Goodspeed, 1948.
Mezzotint by Valentine Green after Trumbull; full-length portrait in uniform, black page at right with horse, river landscape background with warships. Mezzotint by Valentine Green after Trumbull; full-length portrait in uniform, black page at right with horse, river landscape background with warships. Large upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; somewhat worn and soiled. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1955.
Stipple engraved plate for Encyclopaedia Londinensis, 1828; oval bust portrait in uniform of c. 1812. Stipple engraved plate for Encyclopaedia Londinensis, 1828; oval bust portrait in uniform of c. 1812. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.
Tinted lithograph by Benseler after de Beaux, printed by Hesse; Walker in center foreground in town plaza, women and children on knees begging for mercy at right, black servant holding baby, 2 attendants holding horses at left, troops in background. Tinted lithograph by Benseler after de Beaux, printed by Hesse; Walker in center foreground in town plaza, women and children on knees begging for mercy at right, black servant holding baby, 2 attendants holding horses at left, troops in background. Depicts General Walker announcing to the family of General Ponciano Corral his death sentence. Corral was executed by firing squad on November 8, 1855 N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Officer from behind. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Officer from behind. Upright medium folio, unbound, clean, in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815." Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.
One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's Crown German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Officer with sword in left hand, right hand tucked into jacket. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's Crown German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Officer with sword in left hand, right hand tucked into jacket. Upright medium folio, unbound, slightly soiled, in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815." Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.
1 unsigned and unfinished watercolor on board; soldiers carrying wounded officer on door, other soldiers in battle behind 1 unsigned and unfinished watercolor on board; soldiers carrying wounded officer on door, other soldiers in battle behind Oblong medium folio. Holte, Denmark, gift of Anita Tauber, 1997 Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Lithograph (by and) after Hornemann, dated 1849 by artist, printed by Fuchs; 34/-length portrait in uniform, landscape background. Lithograph (by and) after Hornemann, dated 1849 by artist, printed by Fuchs; 34/-length portrait in uniform, landscape background. Upright folio; margins intact; margins yellowed and slightly foxed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.
Color lithograph by and after Baugniet, dated London, 1847 by artist, printed by Hanhart; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, formation of infantrymen in right background. Color lithograph by and after Baugniet, dated London, 1847 by artist, printed by Hanhart; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, formation of infantrymen in right background. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949, Title supplied by cataloger
Albumen print photograph signed 'Bourne' (No. 1018); panoramic scene on flat plain, of palatial buildings, with 2 large palaces in background, large low building in foreground, fields and tent encampment. Albumen print photograph signed 'Bourne' (No. 1018); panoramic scene on flat plain, of palatial buildings, with 2 large palaces in background, large low building in foreground, fields and tent encampment. Oblong small folio; no margins; edges wrinkled and faded. title provided by cataloger
17th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; general in elaborate multicolored armor and helmet, holding musket, wearing quiver of arrows. 17th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; general in elaborate multicolored armor and helmet, holding musket, wearing quiver of arrows. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.
1 page; 1 wood engraved illustration in text (bust portrait of Urquiz in uniform), from Ballou's Pictorial, vol. ?, no. ? 1 page; 1 wood engraved illustration in text (bust portrait of Urquiz in uniform), from Ballou's Pictorial, vol. ?, no. ? Folio, unbound, yellowed, tear and loss in right margin. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1946.
One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 4 uniform figures with walking sticks. One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 4 uniform figures with walking sticks. Small oblong folio; full pebble-grain dark green levant, stamped and tooled gold, with maroon levant cover label stamped gold "Armée Hessoise"; clean. Paris, auction, 1956.
One of collection of 7 steel-engraved portraits by J.C. Buttre, after a photograph by M.B. Brady with border vignette of battle and allegorical scenes designed by W. Momberger. One of collection of 7 steel-engraved portraits by J.C. Buttre, after a photograph by M.B. Brady with border vignette of battle and allegorical scenes designed by W. Momberger. Large upright folio, matted; plate marks, margins; clean. Series title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
Steel engraving by Buttre after photograph by J. Gurney & Son; bust portrait in uniform. Steel engraving by Buttre after photograph by J. Gurney & Son; bust portrait in uniform. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Engraving by Müller; bust portrait in uniform, in oval enframement. Engraving by Müller; bust portrait in uniform, in oval enframement. Upright; plate mark, margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
composed & arranged for the piano forte by C.L. Underner, and respectfully dedicated to Maj. Genl. John F. Townsend, commanding 4th div. Cavalry of the State of New York." For piano with indications for solo trumpet, cornet, bugle and horn Cover title "F.J. Ilsley & Co., 525 & 527 Broadway, Albany." Cover lithographic illustration by Bufford: 1/2 length portrait of Genl. Townsend, framed and surrounded by pictures of cavalry soldiers, under the words 'E pluribus unum' and a collection of military symbols (spears, flag, cannon, arrows, sword, helmet, shield and drum)
Wood-engraved illustration (after Winslow Homer); general and aides at left in front of building, civil official administering oath to ranks of volunteers in various types of military dress at right. From Harper's Weekly, April 27, 1861 Wood-engraved illustration (after Winslow Homer); general and aides at left in front of building, civil official administering oath to ranks of volunteers in various types of military dress at right. From Harper's Weekly, April 27, 1861 Small oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly worn.
Stipple-engraving by J. Godby; full-length portrait in Portuguese uniform, standing before balustrade, maps on chair at left, hat on table at right, view of harbor in background. Stipple-engraving by J. Godby; full-length portrait in Portuguese uniform, standing before balustrade, maps on chair at left, hat on table at right, view of harbor in background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; soiled.
Mezzotint by G.T. Payne after Raeburn, published Octr. 15th, 1844; bust portrait in uniform, hatless, with decorations. Mezzotint by G.T. Payne after Raeburn, published Octr. 15th, 1844; bust portrait in uniform, hatless, with decorations. Large upright, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; margin soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1956.
Color lithograph by Currier; Taylor, on rearing horse, saluting, other officers in background, troops under review at right. Color lithograph by Currier; Taylor, on rearing horse, saluting, other officers in background, troops under review at right. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled and yellowed. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1956.
composed and cordially inscribed to Brig. Gen. Thomas W. Sweeny by John J. Daly. For piano. Caption title. Illustration: portrait of Sweeny set between two American flags, with names of battles listed. Vignette scenes from battles at Wilson's Creek, Corinth and Shiloh are below the portrait / lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp. Engraver of music noted at bottom of p. 6 as "Quidor, engraver."
British Museum Catalogue: 'A burlesque design of Suvoroff leading the five Directors by ropes round their necks. He marches smoking a pipe; his fur cap is decorated with a skull and cross-bones, similar emblems are on his uniform. On his arm is a medallion inscribed Warsaw: a bird of prey tears at an infant. Many pistols are thrust through his belt. The Directors walk in a row, shoulder to shoulder, hands clasped in despair; they wear the official costume of red cloak and feathered hat. They are not portraits. The directors were Barras, Rewbell (succeeded by Sieyès on 11 May, probably unknown to the artist), Merlin, Larevellière-Lépeaux, and Treilhard. A satire on the French defeats in Italy in April. Suvoroff entered Milan on 28 April, having defeated Moreau...He is represented as an ogre-like creature, on account of the storm of Praga and occupation of Warsaw.' British Museum Catalogue: 'A burlesque design of Suvoroff leading the five Directors by ropes round their necks. He marches smoking a pipe; his fur cap is decorated with a skull and cross-bones, similar emblems are on his uniform. On his arm is a medallion inscribed Warsaw: a bird of prey tears at an infant. Many pistols are thrust through his belt. The Directors walk in a row, shoulder to shoulder, hands clasped in despair; they wear the official costume of red cloak and feathered hat. They are not portraits. The directors were Barras, Rewbell (succeeded by Sieyès on 11 May, probably unknown to the artist), Merlin, Larevellière-Lépeaux, and Treilhard. A satire on the French defeats in Italy in April. Suvoroff entered Milan on 28 April, having defeated Moreau...He is represented as an ogre-like creature, on account of the storm of Praga and occupation of Warsaw.' Published by S W Fores N. 50 Piccadilly May 16, 1799. Folios of Caricatures Lent out. Caption: Folios of Caricatures lent out Caption: Pub by S W Fores N. 50 Piccadilly May 16, 1799
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