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.
14th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 1 mounted and 3 standing figures of artillery officers and men, in navy blue coats, gray trousers; barracks guardhouse at right. 14th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 1 mounted and 3 standing figures of artillery officers and men, in navy blue coats, gray trousers; barracks guardhouse at right. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
One of a collection of 3 (of ?) hand-colored line lithographs or engraved plates (close to imagerie-type of uniform groups. No. 10 Garde-Artillerie. One of a collection of 3 (of ?) hand-colored line lithographs or engraved plates (close to imagerie-type of uniform groups. No. 10 Garde-Artillerie. Oblong medium folio, one of 3 prints; margins intact.
Color lithograph by Daems; standing uniform figures, outdoors. [See also: Officier Porte Drapeau and Musicien de la Garde Civique]. Color lithograph by Daems; standing uniform figures, outdoors. [See also: Officier Porte Drapeau and Musicien de la Garde Civique]. Small upright folio; water-stained. London, Parker Gallery, 1958.
One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in green with rifle over right shoulder. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in green with rifle over right shoulder. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.
Printed certificate of discharge issued December 31, 1826 to Jean Baptiste Darmony; wood-engraved vignette of Royal arms at top, stamped and embossed with seals and 3 places. Printed certificate of discharge issued December 31, 1826 to Jean Baptiste Darmony; wood-engraved vignette of Royal arms at top, stamped and embossed with seals and 3 places. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean.
1 (of 20, being no. 13) colored lithograhic plates by and after Loeillot, printed by Delpech; mounted uniform figure. From 'Maison du roi et garde royale -- Louis XVIII' 1 (of 20, being no. 13) colored lithograhic plates by and after Loeillot, printed by Delpech; mounted uniform figure. From 'Maison du roi et garde royale -- Louis XVIII' Small upright folio; margins; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964.
Colored lithograph (after Vernet?); mounted grenadier in foreground, others in background galloping towards building (Ecole de Mars?) at rear. Colored lithograph (after Vernet?); mounted grenadier in foreground, others in background galloping towards building (Ecole de Mars?) at rear. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Lami; 3/4 rear view of mounted uniform figure, pencil sketch of belt or straps at upper right; for Collection Raisonnée des Uniformes Français de 1811 à 1824. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Lami; 3/4 rear view of mounted uniform figure, pencil sketch of belt or straps at upper right; for Collection Raisonnée des Uniformes Français de 1811 à 1824. Upright, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, David Ellis-Jones, 1979.
One of a collection of 3 small engravings of Prussian military types, engraved by Réville. Soldier and two officers, one holding satchel One of a collection of 3 small engravings of Prussian military types, engraved by Réville. Soldier and two officers, one holding satchel Oblong, mounted together on small folio board; margins trimmed; foxed. Series title supplied by cataloger. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1954.
1st in collection of 12 mounted numbered etchings by Voskuyl, after de Hooghe; full-length uniform figure of standing French officer, hand on hip, with walking stick, building in background. 1st in collection of 12 mounted numbered etchings by Voskuyl, after de Hooghe; full-length uniform figure of standing French officer, hand on hip, with walking stick, building in background. Bound in 3/4 blue morocco and marble boards st. gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
26th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in blue hussar-style jacket, buff trousers, grenadier hat, holding sabre, walking toward left. 26th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in blue hussar-style jacket, buff trousers, grenadier hat, holding sabre, walking toward left. 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.
30th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of hussar in white jacket, chartreuse trousers, gold trim, facing forward with hands on sword-hilt. 30th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of hussar in white jacket, chartreuse trousers, gold trim, facing forward with hands on sword-hilt. 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.
Original signed sanguine drawing by Eisen; 4 soldiers (2 only partly visible) in kneeling and standing battle formation. Original signed sanguine drawing by Eisen; 4 soldiers (2 only partly visible) in kneeling and standing battle formation. Upright on colored and gilt mount, matted folio; fine condition. Geneva, Nicolas Rauch, 1953. Title and subtitle suppliedby cataloger
5th in collection of 12 mounted numbered etchings by Voskuyl, after de Hooghe; full-length uniform figure of drummer, holding large drum, in cobblestone courtyard. 5th in collection of 12 mounted numbered etchings by Voskuyl, after de Hooghe; full-length uniform figure of drummer, holding large drum, in cobblestone courtyard. Bound in 3/4 blue morocco and marble boards st. gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Original ink and watercolor drawing (by Martinet); mounted uniform figure in street, facing right but turned in saddle; manuscript notes and marginal sketch regarding uniform on picture. Original ink and watercolor drawing (by Martinet); mounted uniform figure in street, facing right but turned in saddle; manuscript notes and marginal sketch regarding uniform on picture. Upright, matted; foxed, soiled.
Title-page printed red; 1st of 12 colored lithographic plates of uniform groups by E. Charpentier after Foussereau, pr. by Lemercier; 3 soldiers in foreground, officer and other soldiers in background. Title-page printed red; 1st of 12 colored lithographic plates of uniform groups by E. Charpentier after Foussereau, pr. by Lemercier; 3 soldiers in foreground, officer and other soldiers in background. Large folio, unbound; foxed; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.
Copper-engraving; officer on rearing horse, facing left, landscape background with river in middle distance, city of Pressburg in distance. Copper-engraving; officer on rearing horse, facing left, landscape background with river in middle distance, city of Pressburg in distance. Upright, matted folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; cleaned and repaired. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 6 hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, most showing front and rear views, and most with titles in French and German. Figure in blue and maroon leaning against cannon, and rear view of figure in background with sword. One of a collection of 6 hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, most showing front and rear views, and most with titles in French and German. Figure in blue and maroon leaning against cannon, and rear view of figure in background with sword. Small upright folio; margins trimmed including portion of title; yellowed; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.
Hand-colored engraved certificate by Normand after Hocquart with border of allegories, soldier figures, trophies, bust of Lafayette, etc. Hand-colored engraved certificate by Normand after Hocquart with border of allegories, soldier figures, trophies, bust of Lafayette, etc. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954
One of 3 (of 4?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms by Fonrouge (after Bellangé). One of 3 (of 4?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms by Fonrouge (after Bellangé). Upright medium folio, matted; margins; edges soiled. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Peter Young, 1946.
One of 3 (of 4?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms by Fonrouge (after Bellangé). One of 3 (of 4?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms by Fonrouge (after Bellangé). Upright medium folio, matted; margins; edges soiled. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Peter Young, 1946.
One of 4 original watercolors, signed by Raffet, of uniforms, soldier in blue jacket, with hat on and gun. One of 4 original watercolors, signed by Raffet, of uniforms, soldier in blue jacket, with hat on and gun. In blue cloth slip-case, maroon leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1966.
One out of a collection of 9 hand-colored engraved strips cut from imagerie sheet, each with a row of uniform figures, showing sapper, artillery, drum-major, drummers, infantrymen. One out of a collection of 9 hand-colored engraved strips cut from imagerie sheet, each with a row of uniform figures, showing sapper, artillery, drum-major, drummers, infantrymen. Narrow oblong, mounted on white folio sheet; stained. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger.
One out of a collection of 9 hand-colored engraved strips cut from imagerie sheet, each with a row of uniform figures, showing sapper, artillery, drum-major, drummers, infantryment. One out of a collection of 9 hand-colored engraved strips cut from imagerie sheet, each with a row of uniform figures, showing sapper, artillery, drum-major, drummers, infantryment. Narrow oblong, mounted on white folio sheet; stained. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger.
One out of a collection of 9 hand-colored engraved strips cut from imagerie sheet, each with a row of uniform figures, showing sapper, artillery, drum-major, drummers, infantryment. One out of a collection of 9 hand-colored engraved strips cut from imagerie sheet, each with a row of uniform figures, showing sapper, artillery, drum-major, drummers, infantryment. Narrow oblong, mounted on white folio sheet; stained. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger.
Pair of original watercolors, one signed, by Derosne; each shows 2 uniform figures, outdoors. Pair of original watercolors, one signed, by Derosne; each shows 2 uniform figures, outdoors. Upright, matted together; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954. Subtitle supplied by cataloger
One of a pair of hand-colored imagerie-type engravings with 2 rows of uniform figures. [See also: Garde Nationale Grenadiers.] One of a pair of hand-colored imagerie-type engravings with 2 rows of uniform figures. [See also: Garde Nationale Grenadiers.] Small oblong folio, mounted on white board; plate mark, margins intact, clean. Paris, auction, 1964.
One of 3 (of 4?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms by Fonrouge (after Bellangé). One of 3 (of 4?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms by Fonrouge (after Bellangé). Upright medium folio, matted; margins; edges soiled. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Peter Young, 1946.
One of a collection of 6 hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, most showing front and rear views, and most with titles in French and German. Figures in red, white and blue with rifles. One of a collection of 6 hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, most showing front and rear views, and most with titles in French and German. Figures in red, white and blue with rifles. Small upright folio; margins trimmed, some foxing; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.
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