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.
Poetry by Eliza Cook ; music by James Hatton. Song begins: "Here's a health to the hero..." Cover portrait of Garibaldi holding flag. Hay Military collection: 1 page only with portrait on one side, and first page of score on the other. "Nos. 3265 & 3266, Musical Banquet"
Florian Agosty. For piano. Printed color lithographic cover: equestrian portrait of Garibaldi leading troops; J.H. Bufford's Lith. Boston. Caption title.
On cover: Oval three-quarter length portrait of Garibaldi in uniform. On cover: Oval three-quarter length portrait of Garibaldi in uniform. By G.J. Apps. Pr. 3/-
An account of Garibaldi's defeat at Aspromonte. An account of Garibaldi's defeat at Aspromonte. Published in Illustrated Times, September 13, 1862, vol. 1, p. 314.
Original unsigned watercolor (by Houghton); full-length portrait of Garibaldi in red shirt, digging in field with shovel. (Inscribed on verso : Original unsigned watercolor (by Houghton); full-length portrait of Garibaldi in red shirt, digging in field with shovel. (Inscribed on verso : For the Illustrated London News of Garibaldi on Island of Capri. title provided by cataloger
Garibaldi has been moved to Pisa on the recommendation of his physicians. His overall health is good, although his leg is still mending Garibaldi has been moved to Pisa on the recommendation of his physicians. His overall health is good, although his leg is still mending Published in Illustrated Times, November 15, 1862, vol. 1, p. 463.
Lithograph by Becquet frères after Pinçon; 3/4-length portrait in military dress , hatless. Lithograph by Becquet frères after Pinçon; 3/4-length portrait in military dress , hatless. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; edges worn and soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958.
Colored lithograph by Becquet frères after Pinçon; 3/4-length portrait in military dress with red shirt, hatless. Colored lithograph by Becquet frères after Pinçon; 3/4-length portrait in military dress with red shirt, hatless. Upright medium folio; margins; soiled. London, Spencer, 1953.
Lithograph caricature by C. Motte; French soldier in startled and defensive attitude near rocks, 2 faces peering through crevice at upper left. Lithograph caricature by C. Motte; French soldier in startled and defensive attitude near rocks, 2 faces peering through crevice at upper left. Small oblong folio, mounted on blue paper; margins; foxing. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965. Title: Gare Derrière!!!! Caption: Miroir [Journal] Caption: Lithog. de C. Motte Rue des marais Annotation: c. 1825
2nd in set of 3 original pencil and watercolor drawings, signed and dated by Hestner; standing uniform figure of guardsman in long gray winter coat, with shouldered rifle, facing left in snowy landscape. 2nd in set of 3 original pencil and watercolor drawings, signed and dated by Hestner; standing uniform figure of guardsman in long gray winter coat, with shouldered rifle, facing left in snowy landscape. Small upright folio; margins intact; foxed and soiled; in red cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold: "Hamburg Burgermilitair, c.1825-1868". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.
9th in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red, white and blue striped coat and tricorn hat, standing, holding halberd in right hand; title in pencil on verso. 9th in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red, white and blue striped coat and tricorn hat, standing, holding halberd in right hand; title in pencil on verso. Upright folio, unbound, in red board portfolio stamped gold "Costumes Suisses", red leather back; margins; slight foxing, portfolio rubbed. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.
6th in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red coat and tricorn hat, rear view, standing, feet spread, holding rifle in both hands; title in pencil on verso. 6th in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red coat and tricorn hat, rear view, standing, feet spread, holding rifle in both hands; title in pencil on verso. Upright folio, unbound, in red board portfolio stamped gold "Costumes Suisses", red leather back; margins; slight foxing, portfolio rubbed. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.
4th in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red coat and tricorn hat, standing, feet spread, holding rifle upright in front; title in pencil on verso. 4th in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red coat and tricorn hat, standing, feet spread, holding rifle upright in front; title in pencil on verso. Upright folio, unbound, in red board portfolio stamped gold "Costumes Suisses", red leather back; margins; slight foxing, portfolio rubbed. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.
One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white with black plumed helmet facing right. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white with black plumed helmet facing right. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.
5th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in dark blue uniform, red trim, holding rifle with bayonet. 5th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in dark blue uniform, red trim, holding rifle with bayonet. 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 4 (of 9) colored lithographic plates from the above of uniform figures by Gobert after Blanc. One of 4 (of 9) colored lithographic plates from the above of uniform figures by Gobert after Blanc. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; soiled. Series title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.
Hand-colored aquatint plate with 6 illustrations of uniform figures of Etat Major, Garde à Cheval, Artilleur, Garde Municipale, Officier de Grenadier, Officier de Chasseur. Hand-colored aquatint plate with 6 illustrations of uniform figures of Etat Major, Garde à Cheval, Artilleur, Garde Municipale, Officier de Grenadier, Officier de Chasseur. Upright, matted small folio; margins trimmed; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue with drum facing left. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue with drum facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue holding cymbals. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue holding cymbals. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
Original ink and watercolor drawings showing 2 uniform figures and giberne; also on same sheet, 1 ink and watercolor figure of woman from Bruyères in the Vosges and 1 ink sketch of mounted comic peasant figure. Original ink and watercolor drawings showing 2 uniform figures and giberne; also on same sheet, 1 ink and watercolor figure of woman from Bruyères in the Vosges and 1 ink sketch of mounted comic peasant figure. Oblong, matted; no margins; slightly soiled, edges worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.
One of 3 (4) hand-colored engravings of uniform groups by Thiebaud after Finart. One of 3 (4) hand-colored engravings of uniform groups by Thiebaud after Finart. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; plate mark, margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, auction, 1964.
One of a suite of 3 original charcoal and watercolor drawings signed and one dated by P. V(allouy). One of a suite of 3 original charcoal and watercolor drawings signed and one dated by P. V(allouy). Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean, yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in red and white holding sword in right hand while mounted on black horse. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in red and white holding sword in right hand while mounted on black horse. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.
Hand-colored engraving; two mounted and standing uniform figures of soldier and officer. Hand-colored engraving; two mounted and standing uniform figures of soldier and officer. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; somewhat soiled. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.
2nd in suite of 6 original gouache drawings of uniform figures, signed with monogram A.M.; standing figure of officer in green coat, gray trousers, striding toward left holding sword. 2nd in suite of 6 original gouache drawings of uniform figures, signed with monogram A.M.; standing figure of officer in green coat, gray trousers, striding toward left holding sword. Unbound; slightly soiled; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather labels st. gold. Paris, Roulleau, 1958.
3rd in suite of 6 original gouache drawings of uniform figures, signed with monogram A.M.; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, gray trousers, black shako, holding sword by scabbard. 3rd in suite of 6 original gouache drawings of uniform figures, signed with monogram A.M.; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, gray trousers, black shako, holding sword by scabbard. Unbound; slightly soiled; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather labels stamped gold. Paris, Roulleau, 1958.