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.
From collection of 129 (of 130) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Kininger and Bartsch (some by Mansfeld), of uniform figures; mounted adjutant general in green coat, buff trousers, tricorn hat, facing right, outdoors. From collection of 129 (of 130) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Kininger and Bartsch (some by Mansfeld), of uniform figures; mounted adjutant general in green coat, buff trousers, tricorn hat, facing right, outdoors. 3/4 marble boards and brown leather, in 3/4 red morocco and beige slipcase stamped gold; slightly soiled and stained, covers very rubbed and worn, back missing. London, Francis Edwards, 1951
11th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 insignia patches with star-and-leaf pattern, 1st on burgundy, 2nd on yellow background. 11th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 insignia patches with star-and-leaf pattern, 1st on burgundy, 2nd on yellow background. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
1st in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted general in blue coat, gray trousers, orange sash, waving sword, riding toward left. 1st in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted general in blue coat, gray trousers, orange sash, waving sword, riding toward left. Small folio, unbound; edges of plate soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.
19th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; insignia shoulder patch with gold leaf pattern and disk on dark red background. 19th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; insignia shoulder patch with gold leaf pattern and disk on dark red background. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
One of a collection of 10 (of 60) color aquatint plates of cavalry uniform figures from series by Levachez after C. and H. Vernet, this one number 7. General standing on the ground next to his horse, with his left hand on the horse's neck. One of a collection of 10 (of 60) color aquatint plates of cavalry uniform figures from series by Levachez after C. and H. Vernet, this one number 7. General standing on the ground next to his horse, with his left hand on the horse's neck. Oblong folio, matted, unbound in blue cloth slip case, red leather label stamped gold. "H. Vernet. Cavalerie. 1er Empire; clean. Paris, Roulleau, 1954.
One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Figure in red coat on horseback facing right. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Figure in red coat on horseback facing right. Upright folio, margins trimmed, unbound; in clue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Paris, auction, 1964.
11th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of gendarme in blue-gray uniform, black hat, holding grounded rifle, leaning against rock. 11th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of gendarme in blue-gray uniform, black hat, holding grounded rifle, leaning against rock. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.
One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German, and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in black and white with red plumed hat and holding sword in left hand. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German, and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in black and white with red plumed hat and holding sword in left hand. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.
One of a collection of 24 original watercolors signed by L.S. of military and naval uniform figures. Figure in navy blue with rifle and red-plumed hat standing at attention. One of a collection of 24 original watercolors signed by L.S. of military and naval uniform figures. Figure in navy blue with rifle and red-plumed hat standing at attention. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold "Army of Naples. Original Water-Colours. 1830-50"; clean. Camden, MR, Staack, 1951.
27th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing North African gendarme, in dark gray uniform, red leggings, large blue cape, holding sabre. 27th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing North African gendarme, in dark gray uniform, red leggings, large blue cape, holding sabre. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
36th in series of 115 prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; gendarme in navy blue jacket, teal trousers, holding booklet. 36th in series of 115 prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; gendarme in navy blue jacket, teal trousers, holding booklet. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
Mezzotint by Illman & Sons; full-length portrait in uniform, in front of horse, cannon and orderly. Mezzotint by Illman & Sons; full-length portrait in uniform, in front of horse, cannon and orderly. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; stained, soiled, yellowed. N.Y., Kennedy Galleries, 1946.
Color lithograph by Sarony & Major; Gen. Taylor leaning against rock ledge, one arm behind back, map unfolded on ledge. Color lithograph by Sarony & Major; Gen. Taylor leaning against rock ledge, one arm behind back, map unfolded on ledge. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Eberstadt, 1954.
music composed and respectfully dedicated to the gallant Maj. Genl. Worth, U.S.A. / by T. Bissell. For piano. Cover lith. ill. by Bufford: soldiers in battle. "203."
Wood-engraved illustration; equestrian portrait, pointing with right hand, small figures of soldiers in battle in left background, small figures of 2 mounted officers in right background, short printed text also on mount. From 'Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion', Saturday, July 12, 1851, page 24. Wood-engraved illustration; equestrian portrait, pointing with right hand, small figures of soldiers in battle in left background, small figures of 2 mounted officers in right background, short printed text also on mount. From 'Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion', Saturday, July 12, 1851, page 24. Oblong small, mounted with text on small folio white board; margins. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
Stipple engraving by S. Harris; oval bust portrait in uniform. Stipple engraving by S. Harris; oval bust portrait in uniform. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
One of a collection of 5 original mounted sepia photographs by Cook of half-length Confederate military portraits. [See also: Gen. John M. Jones, Gen. Samuel Jones, Gen. Mansfield Lovell, Gen. Geo. H. Steuart.] One of a collection of 5 original mounted sepia photographs by Cook of half-length Confederate military portraits. [See also: Gen. John M. Jones, Gen. Samuel Jones, Gen. Mansfield Lovell, Gen. Geo. H. Steuart.] Upright; margins. New York, Edward Eberstadt, 1956.
Original partly tinted ink and wash drawing signed and dated by Topolski; group of officers and men standing on gallery of air-base building. Original partly tinted ink and wash drawing signed and dated by Topolski; group of officers and men standing on gallery of air-base building. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.
One of a collection of 5 original mounted sepia photographs by Cook of half-length Confederate military portraits. [See also: Gen. John M. Jones, Gen. Mansfield Lovell, Gen. Thomas Munford, Gen. Geo. H. Steuart.] One of a collection of 5 original mounted sepia photographs by Cook of half-length Confederate military portraits. [See also: Gen. John M. Jones, Gen. Mansfield Lovell, Gen. Thomas Munford, Gen. Geo. H. Steuart.] Upright; margins torn and worn; crease in upper right corner of image. New York, Edward Eberstadt, 1956.
Steel engraving by J.C. McRae, photographed by Brady; full-length portrait in uniform, background of camp tents, Confederate flag. Steel engraving by J.C. McRae, photographed by Brady; full-length portrait in uniform, background of camp tents, Confederate flag. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close and trimmed away at left; margins soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.
One of a pair of tinted lithograph portraits by J.L. Giles; bust portrait in uniform. [See also: N.B. Forrest]. One of a pair of tinted lithograph portraits by J.L. Giles; bust portrait in uniform. [See also: N.B. Forrest]. Upright folio; margins intact, upper right corner creased; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1955.
One of 3 series of prints and 2 separate prints bound together; 1st of 3 colored aquatints after von Schadow, published Octr. 1, 1813; mounted general leading cossacks through wintry forest, wounded French soldiers lying in lower right foreground, skirmish in background. One of 3 series of prints and 2 separate prints bound together; 1st of 3 colored aquatints after von Schadow, published Octr. 1, 1813; mounted general leading cossacks through wintry forest, wounded French soldiers lying in lower right foreground, skirmish in background. Folio; bound in 3/4 green morocco stamped gold "Prints. Russian Campaign" and marble boards; worn, some plates foxed. London, Francis Edwards, 1951.
One of a set of 6 small original watercolor sketches of battle scenes by Ogden. One of a set of 6 small original watercolor sketches of battle scenes by Ogden. Folio mats, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1947.
as played by Bond's Cornet Band ; composed and most respectfully dedicated to Hon. Frank Pierce by Alonzo Bond. For piano. Cover lith. ill. by Tappan & Bradford: portrait of Franklin Pierce.
Black and white photograph of General Pershing holding a cup of coffee, standing with other officers in Saumur, France, April 1919. Black and white photograph of General Pershing holding a cup of coffee, standing with other officers in Saumur, France, April 1919. Small oblong photo; margins; faded.
Color mezzotint by S. Arlent Edwards; full-length figure in uniform after Peale. Color mezzotint by S. Arlent Edwards; full-length figure in uniform after Peale. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; faded; light staining. Boston, Goodspeed, 1948.
One of a set of 6 small original watercolor sketches of battle scenes by Ogden. One of a set of 6 small original watercolor sketches of battle scenes by Ogden. Folio mats, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1947.
