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.
One of a collection of 9 (of 12? color engravings, trimmed and mounted together on one sheet, each showing one mounted figure in uniform or military costume. One of a collection of 9 (of 12? color engravings, trimmed and mounted together on one sheet, each showing one mounted figure in uniform or military costume. Upright, mounted together on folio paper and matted; margins trimmed; soiled, foxed. Munich, Gröber collection, 1953.
One of 6 original watercolors; four soldiers with words, two in blue uniforms, two in black uniforms. One of 6 original watercolors; four soldiers with words, two in blue uniforms, two in black uniforms. Left side frayed.
From collection of 129 (of 130) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Kininger and Bartsch (some by Mansfeld), of uniform figures; mounted hussar in light green jacket, scarlet cap and trousers, facing left, outdoors. From collection of 129 (of 130) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Kininger and Bartsch (some by Mansfeld), of uniform figures; mounted hussar in light green jacket, scarlet cap and trousers, facing left, 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, 1931.
One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms, each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms, each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. Small; bound in 3/4 red leather tooled gold and marble boards with red leather cover label stamped gold "Uniformen"; drawings slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1963.
One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. Small; bound in 3/4 red leather tooled gold and marble boards with red leather cover label stamped gold "Uniformen"; drawings slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1963.
Color aquatint (proof, by Kininger after Hoechle); standing uniform figure outdoors, smaller figure near cannon in right background, showing rear of uniform, 2 small mounted figures in left background. Color aquatint (proof, by Kininger after Hoechle); standing uniform figure outdoors, smaller figure near cannon in right background, showing rear of uniform, 2 small mounted figures in left background. Small upright folio; pl. mark, margins intact; clean. Paris, Grangié sale, 1965.
One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French, numbered 32. Figure on left in red, blue and white; figure on right in red, and khaki, both wearing bearskin hats. One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French, numbered 32. Figure on left in red, blue and white; figure on right in red, and khaki, both wearing bearskin hats. Folio; bound in 3/4 red morocco tooled gold and olive boards, black leather label stamped gold; cover slightly rubbed; very slightly soiled. N.Y., Helburh, 1948.
One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Two figures wearing cuirasses in conversation. One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Two figures wearing cuirasses in conversation. Folio; bound in 3/4 red morocco tooled gold and olive boards, black leather label stamped gold; cover slightly rubbed; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Helburh, 1948.
From collection of 129 (of 130) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Kininger and Bartsch (some by Mansfeld), of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of miner and sapper, in blue jackets, white trousers, chartreuse trim; stone bridge in background. From collection of 129 (of 130) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Kininger and Bartsch (some by Mansfeld), of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of miner and sapper, in blue jackets, white trousers, chartreuse trim; stone bridge in background. 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, 1931.
2nd in suite of 3 hand-colored engravings by J.L. Rugendas after Kininger, showing front and rear views of infantry uniform figure, outdoors. 2nd in suite of 3 hand-colored engravings by J.L. Rugendas after Kininger, showing front and rear views of infantry uniform figure, outdoors. Upright, 3 pieces [cf. AuU1799f-1a, -c]; plate marks, margins intact. Bedford, England, Peter Young, 1950.
From collection of 129 (of 130) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Kininger and Bartsch (some by Mansfeld), of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of riflemen in light blue uniforms, black-plumed cocked hats, outdoors. From collection of 129 (of 130) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Kininger and Bartsch (some by Mansfeld), of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of riflemen in light blue uniforms, black-plumed cocked hats, 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, 1931.
One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Two uniform figures in conversation; figure on left in green and figure on right in blue and red. One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Two uniform figures in conversation; figure on left in green and figure on right in blue and red. Folio; bound in 3/4 red morocco tooled gold and olive boards, black leather label stamped gold; cover slightly rubbed; clean. N.Y., Helburh, 1948.
1st of suite of 3 hand-colored engravings by J.L. Rugendas after Kininger; showing front and rear views of uniform figure, outdoors. 1st of suite of 3 hand-colored engravings by J.L. Rugendas after Kininger; showing front and rear views of uniform figure, outdoors. Upright, 3 prints [cf. AuU1799f-1b-c]; plate marks, margins intact. Bedford, England, Peter Young, 1950.
One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French, numbered 40. Figure on left in blue leaning against cannon; figure on right in red, blue and white touching jacket of other figure. One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French, numbered 40. Figure on left in blue leaning against cannon; figure on right in red, blue and white touching jacket of other figure. Folio; bound in 3/4 red morocco tooled gold and olive boards, black leather label stamped gold; cover slightly rubbed, clean. N.Y., Helburh, 1948.
From collection of 129 (of 130) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Kininger and Bartsch (some by Mansfeld), of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of miner and sapper, in salmon jackets, white trousers, scarlet trim, near fortifications. From collection of 129 (of 130) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Kininger and Bartsch (some by Mansfeld), of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of miner and sapper, in salmon jackets, white trousers, scarlet trim, near fortifications. 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
18th 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 on yellow background, 1st with 1 star, 2nd without decoration. 18th 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 on yellow background, 1st with 1 star, 2nd without decoration. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Koch; standing uniform figure, facing right. Original watercolor signed and dated by Koch; standing uniform figure, facing right. Narrow upright medium folio, mounted on ivory board; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1956.
11th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; profile view, soldier in royal blue uniform walking toward left, carrying telegram. 11th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; profile view, soldier in royal blue uniform walking toward left, carrying telegram. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
23rd in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; 6 drawings of epaulettes, wrist facings, etc. for military band uniforms. 23rd in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; 6 drawings of epaulettes, wrist facings, etc. for military band uniforms. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
8th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, with silver stars on light blue and green (with stripes) backgrounds, respectively. 8th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, with silver stars on light blue and green (with stripes) backgrounds, respectively. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
12th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, 1st with silver star on scarlet background; 2nd maroon, without star. 12th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, 1st with silver star on scarlet background; 2nd maroon, without star. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki and blue uniform with a gun, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki and blue uniform with a gun, standing. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
Original charcoal drawing signed and dated by Berg[?]; full-length figure with pack and equipment, bending toward left. Original charcoal drawing signed and dated by Berg[?]; full-length figure with pack and equipment, bending toward left. Upright medium folio; margins; slightly worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.
One of four color lithographic imagerie plates of battle scenes; Prussian uhlans changing French chasseurs One of four color lithographic imagerie plates of battle scenes; Prussian uhlans changing French chasseurs Olblong folio, one of 4 prints; some margins trimmed.
Collodion print photograph; group portrait of 11 soldiers in uniform, outdoors, in front of path, thick trees in background; card matting with ornamental border and handwritten identifying notes for each person. Collodion print photograph; group portrait of 11 soldiers in uniform, outdoors, in front of path, thick trees in background; card matting with ornamental border and handwritten identifying notes for each person. Oblong folio, on beige board mat; margins; clean.
17th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plate of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene, cavalry attack by cuirassiers on artillery unit; villages and low hill in background. 17th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plate of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene, cavalry attack by cuirassiers on artillery unit; villages and low hill in background. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".
9th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; combat scene outside mountain village, French dragoons attacking Tyrolean infantry militia. 9th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; combat scene outside mountain village, French dragoons attacking Tyrolean infantry militia. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.
No. 4 in Collection of 3 (of 10?) colored lithographs of military and battle scenes; French soldiers attacking Austrian grenadiers on wooded hillside. No. 4 in Collection of 3 (of 10?) colored lithographs of military and battle scenes; French soldiers attacking Austrian grenadiers on wooded hillside. Oblong folio, margins intact; edges soiled. Vienna, Nebehay, 1978. Title: HISTORISCHE BATAILLE SCENEN. Caption: Verlag v. Trentsensky & Vieweg in Wein u. Leipzig No. 4. Title: Gefecht in den Alpen. Title: JI combattimento nelli alpi. Title: Combat dans les Alpes. Title: Battle in the Alps.
Colored lithograph; Austrian soldiers charging up rocky cliffside defended by French soldiers. Colored lithograph; Austrian soldiers charging up rocky cliffside defended by French soldiers. Oblong medium folio; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1953.
