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.
43rd in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, general leading attack of cossack lancers toward left, artillery unit firing in left foreground, battle in background. 43rd in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, general leading attack of cossack lancers toward left, artillery unit firing in left foreground, battle in background. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black. series title provided by cataloger
Line- and stipple-engraving by Müller; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, holding papers in right hand. Line- and stipple-engraving by Müller; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, holding papers in right hand. Upright, matted; margins; clean. title: General Lafayette. Geboren am 1 Sept. 1757. --Gestorben am 20 Mai 1834. caption: Beilage zur Augsburger Abendzeitung 1834. number: 1289. caption: Müller sc.
Original pencil drawing signed and dated by Adam; mounted figure of general in tricorn hat, facing right. Original pencil drawing signed and dated by Adam; mounted figure of general in tricorn hat, facing right. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean
Color wood engraving; mounted figure of warrior brandishing spear or battle-axe, surrounded by printed characters in red and black, the warrior figure itself being colored. Color wood engraving; mounted figure of warrior brandishing spear or battle-axe, surrounded by printed characters in red and black, the warrior figure itself being colored. Upright folio, matted; no margins; corners worn and repaired. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Jazet, 1951.
Engraving by and after Kockers, 1799; full-length portrait in military uniform, leaning against cannon, small hussar figure in right background, village in right distance. proof. Engraving by and after Kockers, 1799; full-length portrait in military uniform, leaning against cannon, small hussar figure in right background, village in right distance. proof. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed. title provided by cataloger banner: KRÿGSMANS WAAKSAAMHEITS, VOLKS RUST EN VEILIGHEIT caption: George Kockers. ad virum del. et sculp. 1799 caption: Proefdruk annotation: Kléber
2nd in pair of 2-colored lithographs by and after Arnst; battle scene with mounted and standing men and officers. 2nd in pair of 2-colored lithographs by and after Arnst; battle scene with mounted and standing men and officers. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; cleaned. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Gelatin DOP print photograph; family portrait of nine men, women and children (some holding croquet mallets), including General in civilian dress, in front of terrace with potted plants, wooden railing. Gelatin DOP print photograph; family portrait of nine men, women and children (some holding croquet mallets), including General in civilian dress, in front of terrace with potted plants, wooden railing. Oblong; no margins; clean. Dorchester on Thames, Pablo Butcher, 2006.
Albumen or collodion print photograph; group portrait of 8 standing and seated British officers, outside, with 2 doors and trellised vine in background. Albumen or collodion print photograph; group portrait of 8 standing and seated British officers, outside, with 2 doors and trellised vine in background. Oblong small folio; no margins; clean. Dorchester on Thames, Pablo Butcher, 2006.
Lithograph printed by Giere with facsimile signature and inscription dated 1853; half-length portrait in uniform. Lithograph printed by Giere with facsimile signature and inscription dated 1853; half-length portrait in uniform. Medium upright folio; all margins trimmed; clean. New York, Argosy, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger
Mounted halftone illustration from magazine after photograph by Underwood & Underwood; full-length portrait, seated, in campaign uniform, in tent during expedition to Mexico Mounted halftone illustration from magazine after photograph by Underwood & Underwood; full-length portrait, seated, in campaign uniform, in tent during expedition to Mexico Small upright, mounted on cream board; margins trimmed. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1958.
Original photograph; bust portrait of army officer with manuscript inscription below: For Doctor Th. C. Merrill. With cordial good wishes John J. Pershing. Original photograph; bust portrait of army officer with manuscript inscription below: For Doctor Th. C. Merrill. With cordial good wishes John J. Pershing. Small upright folio; margins; clean. Transferred from the Merrill Collection, 1990.
One of a pair of color plates of military portraits (busts in uniform) from magazine after Charles S. Chapman. 8th in Pictorial Review's series of Great War Paintings. One of a pair of color plates of military portraits (busts in uniform) from magazine after Charles S. Chapman. 8th in Pictorial Review's series of Great War Paintings. Upright folio, 1 of 2 prints, matted; margins; clean. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1959.
Mezzotint from private plate by Lupton after Reynolds; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, seated, leaning on table with books; symbolic figures near building in left background. Mezzotint from private plate by Lupton after Reynolds; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, seated, leaning on table with books; symbolic figures near building in left background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Wood-engraved illustration; bust portrait in uniform, accompanied by attached short pr. article of 1/4 column, at left. From 'Gleason's Pictorial', June 28, 1851 Wood-engraved illustration; bust portrait in uniform, accompanied by attached short pr. article of 1/4 column, at left. From 'Gleason's Pictorial', June 28, 1851 Oblong, mounted on white board; margins trimmed; clean. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
Mezzotint by S.W. Reynolds after Northcote, published Jany. 1st, 1796; bust portrait in uniform, hatless, with tartan over shoulder; may be uniform of a Scottish militia or fencible regiment. Mezzotint by S.W. Reynolds after Northcote, published Jany. 1st, 1796; bust portrait in uniform, hatless, with tartan over shoulder; may be uniform of a Scottish militia or fencible regiment. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1972. title provided by cataloger
Wood engraved plate from book; view within fortifications, group of officers in center foreground, soldiers and wounded in right and left background. Wood engraved plate from book; view within fortifications, group of officers in center foreground, soldiers and wounded in right and left background. Oblong, matted; margins trimmed; stained and yellowed. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1958.
Colored print; 3/4-length portrait of Stonewall Jackson, facing left, signed in lower right corner J.A. Elder VA. Colored print; 3/4-length portrait of Stonewall Jackson, facing left, signed in lower right corner J.A. Elder VA. Upright folio, clean.
Colored stipple-engraving by L. Schlemmer after Kreul; half-length portrait of officer, wearing Order of St. Alexander Nevski, chapeau bras with cockade and plume under arm. Colored stipple-engraving by L. Schlemmer after Kreul; half-length portrait of officer, wearing Order of St. Alexander Nevski, chapeau bras with cockade and plume under arm. Small upright; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger
1st in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; standing figure of general in green parade uniform, red and gold trim, field cap, facing left. 1st in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; standing figure of general in green parade uniform, red and gold trim, field cap, facing left. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
composed by E. Mack. Cover tinted lithographic illustration by T. Sinclair; oval three-quarter length portrait of Hooker, seated holding sword. "Respectfully dedicated to Majr. Genl Hooker."--cover. "Catalogue of books and exercises published and for sale by Lee & Walker, No. 722 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia"--page [6]
Collodion print photograph; 3/4-length portrait of German general in dress uniform, seated, with sword between knees, facing right; note on verso : "Saxony". Collodion print photograph; 3/4-length portrait of German general in dress uniform, seated, with sword between knees, facing right; note on verso : "Saxony". Upright; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Wood-engraved plate after Davis ; troops rushing to storm earthworks. Wood-engraved plate after Davis ; troops rushing to storm earthworks. From Harper's Weekly, Vol. 9, No. 420, January 14, 1865, page 20.
Subject: top image of General Havelock, mounted, giving order to highland officer; bottom image of troops in battle before building; in frame of banners, weapons and hats. Subject: top image of General Havelock, mounted, giving order to highland officer; bottom image of troops in battle before building; in frame of banners, weapons and hats. Title continues: As played by the drums, fifes and pirbrochs at Cawnpore. Arranged for the piano-forte by John Pridham, Author of the celebrated battle march. Pr. 2/-
One of a collection of 4 unbound color lithograph plates by Adolph Göhde. Figures in coats in snow-filled forest holding rifles. One of a collection of 4 unbound color lithograph plates by Adolph Göhde. Figures in coats in snow-filled forest holding rifles. Oblong; worn, soiled, marginal tears, yellowed; in green cloth portfolio stamped gold "Scenes of Balkan War. Loban, c. 1890". New York, Rockman Prints, 1957.
by Chas. G. Degenhard. Color lith. cover design by Henry C. Eno, 37 Park Row, New York: General Grant and other officers, mounted, outdoors, ornamental border of scrolls, banners, shields, etc. For piano Cover title
composed by E. Mack For piano Caption title Lithographic cover illustration by T. Sinclair: oval bust portrait of General Grant. "Respectfully dedicated to General U.S. Grant."--cover. "Choice pieces for the piano-forte"--advertisments on back cover.
composed by E. Mack. For piano. Caption title. Title on title page: Lieutenant General Grant's grand march. Cover lithographic illustration: portrait of General Grant / T. Sinclair's Lith. "Respectfully dedicated to Lieutenant General U.S. Grant."
Chromolithographs after Schabelitz (from Recorder Art Supplement, April 24, 1892); Grant, full-length in uniform, standing before tent. Chromolithographs after Schabelitz (from Recorder Art Supplement, April 24, 1892); Grant, full-length in uniform, standing before tent. Upright folio; margins intact.
Hand-colored engraving by Edwards, after Brooke; battle scene showing general directing troops, dead cavalrymen and horses in foreground, infantry combat in left background. Hand-colored engraving by Edwards, after Brooke; battle scene showing general directing troops, dead cavalrymen and horses in foreground, infantry combat in left background. From 'The Stationer's Almanack', 1812
