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-color wood-engraved illustration after Vizetelly from magazine or journal; group of officers standing and sitting outside tents, landscape background. Hand-color wood-engraved illustration after Vizetelly from magazine or journal; group of officers standing and sitting outside tents, landscape background. From Harper's Weekly, February 14, 1863, page 109. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
Wood engraved illustration; profile bust in uniform; accompanied by printed biographical article pasted on verso of mount. From 'Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly Newspaper', vol. ?, no. ?, p.? Wood engraved illustration; profile bust in uniform; accompanied by printed biographical article pasted on verso of mount. From 'Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly Newspaper', vol. ?, no. ?, p.? Upright, mounted small folio on ivory board; margins severely trimmed. Title supplied by cataloger. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
1st in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); 1 standing and 4 mounted generals in dress uniform, in mountain landscape with lake or fjord at left. Handwritten in pencil on verso : "G. Englehart... Stockholm 1886". 1st in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); 1 standing and 4 mounted generals in dress uniform, in mountain landscape with lake or fjord at left. Handwritten in pencil on verso : "G. Englehart... Stockholm 1886". Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, yellow leather label stamped gold. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.
From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; mounted staff officer in navy blue jacket, white trousers, plumed hat, riding toward left; 2 standing officers in background. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; mounted staff officer in navy blue jacket, white trousers, plumed hat, riding toward left; 2 standing officers in background. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.
composed by E. Roca, leader of the Jackson Guards band and respectfully dedicated to that patriotic corps. Cover title. Score for piano. Cover illustration of the Battle of New Orleans, lith. by Pendleton after I.B. Dedicated to Jackson Guards Band, New York.
Original ink wash drawing signed and dated by Greenhalgh; general hedquarters in tent with wooden flooring raised on several layers of sandbags; 7 generals and staff in conversation, guard standing in right background; artist's notes below, listing names of generals and quoting bit of overheard conversation. Original ink wash drawing signed and dated by Greenhalgh; general hedquarters in tent with wooden flooring raised on several layers of sandbags; 7 generals and staff in conversation, guard standing in right background; artist's notes below, listing names of generals and quoting bit of overheard conversation. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean.
Original watercolor signed bottom right: 'O. Norie'; generals and aides, mounted, proceeding in a group towards left. Original watercolor signed bottom right: 'O. Norie'; generals and aides, mounted, proceeding in a group towards left. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
1st of pair of hand-colored stipple-engravings for the Royal Military Panorama by Henry Richard Cook after L. Abbott, 1786, published Sepr. 1, 1813; half-length portrait in uniform. 1st of pair of hand-colored stipple-engravings for the Royal Military Panorama by Henry Richard Cook after L. Abbott, 1786, published Sepr. 1, 1813; half-length portrait in uniform. Upright, each mounted on folio white paper; margins; clean. N.Y., Bokelman Prints, 1948.
Colored engraving (proof) by Bromley after Grant, published October 25th, 1858; equestrian portrait in uniform with upraised sword, riding toward left, directing cavalry formations in the field. Colored engraving (proof) by Bromley after Grant, published October 25th, 1858; equestrian portrait in uniform with upraised sword, riding toward left, directing cavalry formations in the field. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; autographed by Scarlett. London, Parker Gallery, 1954. title provided by cataloger
Mezzotint by Scott after Grant, published May 26th, 1863; full-length portrait in uniform, standing next to cannon, 2 officers in left background reconnoitering fortified city (Pekin) in distance. Mezzotint by Scott after Grant, published May 26th, 1863; full-length portrait in uniform, standing next to cannon, 2 officers in left background reconnoitering fortified city (Pekin) in distance. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; edges soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1956. title provided by cataloger
Two pages; one wood-engraved illustration in text of Havelock, in uniform, galloping into battle. Two pages; one wood-engraved illustration in text of Havelock, in uniform, galloping into battle. From Harper's Weekly, Vol. 1, No. 51, December 19, 1857, pages 801-802.
Mezzotint proof before letters (by R.M. Hodgetts and S.H. Hawkins, published by Colnaghi, and James Graves and Co., after Charles Jagger); half-length portrait in uniform, hatless. Mezzotint proof before letters (by R.M. Hodgetts and S.H. Hawkins, published by Colnaghi, and James Graves and Co., after Charles Jagger); half-length portrait in uniform, hatless. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins; margins soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
Original watercolor signed by Spy (Leslie Matthew Ward) for Vanity Fair portrait and caricature series; full-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand. Original watercolor signed by Spy (Leslie Matthew Ward) for Vanity Fair portrait and caricature series; full-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand. Upright medium folio; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958. For Vanity Fair, September 18, 1902, No. 850 as 'R.M.C.'.
Color mezzotint by Turner after Phillips, published April 26th, 1822; 3/4-length portrait in uniform with Garter badge and ribbon, outdoors. Color mezzotint by Turner after Phillips, published April 26th, 1822; 3/4-length portrait in uniform with Garter badge and ribbon, outdoors. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1958.
Original watercolor signed by Spy (pseudonym of Ward); full-length portrait in uniform, looking toward left. Original watercolor signed by Spy (pseudonym of Ward); full-length portrait in uniform, looking toward left. For Vanity Fair, July 15, 1908, No. 1126 as 'Soudan'.
Composed and respectfully dedicated to Brigadier General Franz Sigel by Henry Werner. For piano. Henry Werner is a pseudonym of Charles Balmer. Cf. Grove dict. of Am. music. Cover lithographic illustration by Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co. Lith. Cin. after a photograph by J.A. Schotten, St. Louis, Mo.: oval full-length portrait of Franz Sigel at camp.
by Adolph Birgfeld. Cover lithograph illustration by T. Sinclair, Philadelphia: oval half-length portrait of Siegel. "Respectfully inscribed to Major A.J. Cohen, Assistant Inspector General Phila. H.G." Advertisement on page [6] for songs and dance music published by Lee & Walker.
Wood engraved title page plate after Davis; Sherman and officers in conference outside cottage. Wood engraved title page plate after Davis; Sherman and officers in conference outside cottage. From Harper's Weekly, September 3, 1864. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
Original ink caricature by V.W.H., dated 13-3-95; mounted officer preceded by 2 infantry riflemen and followed by standard-bearer; drawing executed on back of steamship menu-card. Original ink caricature by V.W.H., dated 13-3-95; mounted officer preceded by 2 infantry riflemen and followed by standard-bearer; drawing executed on back of steamship menu-card. Oblong, matted small folio; no margins; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
composed by E. Mack. Cover title. "Respectfully dedicated to Major General W.S. Rosecrans." Cover lith. illustration by T. Sinclair depicting Rosecrans seated by tent holding map and telescope.
Original black and white photograph of General Sir Brian Robertson, British Military Governor in Germany, as he enters the Foreign Office in London to see Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin. Original black and white photograph of General Sir Brian Robertson, British Military Governor in Germany, as he enters the Foreign Office in London to see Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin. Medium upright folio; no margins; clean.
Chromolithograph; bust portrait in pith helmet, undress frock uniform, medals. Chromolithograph; bust portrait in pith helmet, undress frock uniform, medals. Oval upright medium folio, matted; margins severely trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints. Part of a group of colored portraits of 'England Noble Friends' including General Gordon at Khartoum, Sir Garnet Wolseley, Sir Bartle Frere, Lord Chelmsford, Archibald Forbes and Earl Lytton, sold at John Thridgould & Co., London in 1885.
Etching proof signed by Reich; bust portrait in uniform, hatless; vignette portrait of Stonewell Jackson. Etching proof signed by Reich; bust portrait in uniform, hatless; vignette portrait of Stonewell Jackson. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1959. Title supplied by cataloger.
Gouache painting (over photograph?) signed by Bendann; full-length portrait in uniform. The image is identical to a photograph by Julian Vannerson in the Library of Congress Gouache painting (over photograph?) signed by Bendann; full-length portrait in uniform. The image is identical to a photograph by Julian Vannerson in the Library of Congress Folio, matted large folio; margins; clean. Baltimore, Estate of Arthur B. Kinsolving, 1953. title provided by cataloger
Mezzotint (proof) by and after Rosenthal, signed by artist; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, small figure (line-engraving) of mounted officer in lower margin. Mezzotint (proof) by and after Rosenthal, signed by artist; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, small figure (line-engraving) of mounted officer in lower margin. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Engraving by P. Girardet, printed by Goupil; oval bust portrait in uniform. Engraving by P. Girardet, printed by Goupil; oval bust portrait in uniform. Uniform medium folio, mounted large folio; margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Wood-engraved plate after photograph by Brady; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, binoculars in right hand, hat in left hand, soldiers firing mortar at fort in background. Wood-engraved plate after photograph by Brady; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, binoculars in right hand, hat in left hand, soldiers firing mortar at fort in background. From Harper's Weekly, September 12, 1863. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
Hand-colored aquatint (very grainy); officers in center foreground riding down ranks drawn up for review at right, men, women and children spectators at left, ships firing salute in left distance for King's birthday. (Possibly after Richard Livesay). Hand-colored aquatint (very grainy); officers in center foreground riding down ranks drawn up for review at right, men, women and children spectators at left, ships firing salute in left distance for King's birthday. (Possibly after Richard Livesay). Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed away; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955. title provided by cataloger
One of a pair of chromolithograph plates, each with a page of printed text; Pike and troopers talking with 2 mounted Indians in mountain valley (an event of 1806, although Pike and soldiers are shown in uniform of c. 1879). [See also: Meeker massacre]. One of a pair of chromolithograph plates, each with a page of printed text; Pike and troopers talking with 2 mounted Indians in mountain valley (an event of 1806, although Pike and soldiers are shown in uniform of c. 1879). [See also: Meeker massacre]. Oblong; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.
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