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.
Stipple-engraving by H.R. Cook after de Tott; oval bust portrait in uniform. Stipple-engraving by H.R. Cook after de Tott; oval bust portrait in uniform. Upright medium folio; plate mark. margins trimmed; clean. inscription: General Pichegru From the original Picture presented by General Pichegru to Governor Van Batenburg inscription: London Published March 16. 1804. by Countess de Tott. No. 40. Albemarle Street inscription: Painted by Countess de Tott inscription: Engraved by H.R. Cook
Original ink drawing signed by Becker; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Original ink drawing signed by Becker; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Oblong; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1962. title provided by cataloger
For piano. Copyright 1858 by Lee & Walker. Portrait of General Smith set in a frame of flags and military emblems, signed: H. Whatley, del. T. Sinclair's Lith, Phila.
One of 73 watercolors, unsigned. A general, in uniform with sword, standing. One of 73 watercolors, unsigned. A general, in uniform with sword, standing.
Lithograph; bust portrait in uniform and orders; hatless. Lithograph; bust portrait in uniform and orders; hatless. Upright; margins trimmed; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.
Stipple engraved proof by Thomas Wright after Dawe; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Stipple engraved proof by Thomas Wright after Dawe; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Upright folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.
16th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of officer in Peruvian-style cloak, gray top hat, holding cigar. 16th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of officer in Peruvian-style cloak, gray top hat, holding cigar. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label stamped gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.
Political cartoon; figure of Uncle Sam standing guard below a US flag emblazoned with political statements; General Dix pointing up at the flag while three others including Horace Greeley ready another banner with slogans including 'White supremacy, This is a white man's government, Tammany democrats corrupt' and other derogatory statements, capital and White House in distance. Political cartoon; figure of Uncle Sam standing guard below a US flag emblazoned with political statements; General Dix pointing up at the flag while three others including Horace Greeley ready another banner with slogans including 'White supremacy, This is a white man's government, Tammany democrats corrupt' and other derogatory statements, capital and White House in distance. From Harper's Weekly, September 21, 1872, page 729. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; officer in green on brown horse facing left. One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; officer in green on brown horse facing left. Mounted on tan paper, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Kraus, 1942.
1st of set of 3 hand-colored engravings; figure of general, mounted. 1st of set of 3 hand-colored engravings; figure of general, mounted. Oblong small folio, 3 prints [cf. AuU1813mf-2b, -c]; plate marks, margins intact; matted folio. Paris, Bihn, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
1st in suite of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor schemas of uniforms and headgear, copied by Mollo, at twice actual size, from originals by Marcuard mss. in the National Army Museum, London; 5 diagrams of uniform details, in scarlet and black; reference chart below. 1st in suite of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor schemas of uniforms and headgear, copied by Mollo, at twice actual size, from originals by Marcuard mss. in the National Army Museum, London; 5 diagrams of uniform details, in scarlet and black; reference chart below. Folio; unbound; clean; bound in 1/4 red leather st. gold and red cloth. London, Mollo, 1969.
Original unsigned watercolor, by Martens; equestrian portrait in uniform, facing left, 2 others nearby (7th Hussars?), smaller figures of troops maneuvering in distance. [Note: Originally thought to have been the Marquis of Anglesea, but possibly Lt. Gen. Sir Robert Wilson - information from Christoper Bryant, 2010] Original unsigned watercolor, by Martens; equestrian portrait in uniform, facing left, 2 others nearby (7th Hussars?), smaller figures of troops maneuvering in distance. [Note: Originally thought to have been the Marquis of Anglesea, but possibly Lt. Gen. Sir Robert Wilson - information from Christoper Bryant, 2010] Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953. title provided by cataloger
Sepia photogravure of painting by Trumbull; full-length portrait in uniform. Sepia photogravure of painting by Trumbull; full-length portrait in uniform. Large upright folio, mounted on white board; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Hand-colored stipple-engraving by and after Chataignier; equestrian portrait in uniform, pointing towards left with sword, tents in background. Hand-colored stipple-engraving by and after Chataignier; equestrian portrait in uniform, pointing towards left with sword, tents in background. Upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; margins worn and soiled. title: Général Moreau caption: Desiné d'après Nature. caption: & Gravé oar Chataignier. caption: A Paris, chez l'Auteur, rue St. Jacques No. 54. caption: Presentement chez Basset rue St. Jacques au coin de celle des Mathurins caption: dépose, à la Bibliothéque
One of 9 original ink wash military portraits, some with ornamental borders, signed by Wiles; bust portrait of general in uniform, in ornamental oval enframement; identifying notes in pencil below. One of 9 original ink wash military portraits, some with ornamental borders, signed by Wiles; bust portrait of general in uniform, in ornamental oval enframement; identifying notes in pencil below. Folio, matted, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold; clean. Springfield, Vt., Illustration House, 1957. title provided by cataloger
Composed by E. Mack. Caption title. "In memory of Major-General George G. Meade"--top of cover. Tinted lithographed cover illustration by T. Sinclair: oval half-length portrait of Meade.
composed by E. Mack. For piano. Color illustration: portrait of McClellan with horse, trees and mountains in background / T. Sinclair's Lith. Engraver of title page noted as "Crap."
lithograph; McClellan on rearing horse, tent and U.S. flag in left background. lithograph; McClellan on rearing horse, tent and U.S. flag in left background. Upright medium folio; margins; soiled, creased across center. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948. title provided by cataloger
Color mezzotint, unsigned; full-length portrait in uniform, sword upraised in right hand, pointing upwards with left, battle taking place across river in background. Color mezzotint, unsigned; full-length portrait in uniform, sword upraised in right hand, pointing upwards with left, battle taking place across river in background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; edges worn. title: General Massena, Commander in Chief of the French Army on the Rhine (Taken from the original portrait published at Paris) caption: London, Published July 1st 1800 by G. Thompson No. 43 Long Lane W. Smithfield & J. Evans No. 41
Original unsigned watercolor concerning General Marey-Monge and General Cuny, both attached to the staff of the Governor-General of Algeria. Original unsigned watercolor concerning General Marey-Monge and General Cuny, both attached to the staff of the Governor-General of Algeria. Large oblong folio, upright N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1972. Title supplied by cataloger
Watercolor signed and dated (bottom right): Hte. Bellange 1833; mounted officer talking to four soldiers, others nearby and on horseback, supply wagon in city square watched by civilians and children Watercolor signed and dated (bottom right): Hte. Bellange 1833; mounted officer talking to four soldiers, others nearby and on horseback, supply wagon in city square watched by civilians and children Oblong folio Vienna, Boris Wilnitsky, 2016 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/)
Double-page wood-engraved plat; McClellan at left center riding along country road lined with cheering soldiers; short text on verso. Double-page wood-engraved plat; McClellan at left center riding along country road lined with cheering soldiers; short text on verso. From Harper's Weekly, November 29, 1862, pages 760-761. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
by Geo. W. Hewitt. Cover lithographic illustration by T. Sinclair of full-length portrait of Gen. Nathaniel Lyon. Caption title: Gen. Lyons' funeral march. Advertisement on p. [6] for "choice pieces for the piano-forte" by Lee & Walker.
Wood-engraved plate with some related text on verso; Lyon, mounted and leading troops, waving hat. Wood-engraved plate with some related text on verso; Lyon, mounted and leading troops, waving hat. From Harper's Weekly, Vol. 5, No. 244, August 31, 1861, page 545.
1st in pair of signed dry-points (?) by Prior; 3 officers mounted on camels, preceded by attendant riding along in street. [See also: Inspection of the 2nd Detacht. of Guards Camel Corps at Dongola - general salute]. 1st in pair of signed dry-points (?) by Prior; 3 officers mounted on camels, preceded by attendant riding along in street. [See also: Inspection of the 2nd Detacht. of Guards Camel Corps at Dongola - general salute]. For The Illustrated London News, Oct. 11, 1884, page 337. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Line engraving by P. Audinot after Danloux; oval bust portrait in uniform without hat, arms below. Line engraving by P. Audinot after Danloux; oval bust portrait in uniform without hat, arms below. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly yellowed and foxed. London, W. Hill, 1952.
One of a collection of 6 color aquatints of military and battle scenes by Steinlen after Rugendas. Troops firing rifles across a cliff. One of a collection of 6 color aquatints of military and battle scenes by Steinlen after Rugendas. Troops firing rifles across a cliff. Oblong, stained and somewhat soiled, matted; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1957.
