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 small hand colored lithographs (including 1 duplicate, 1 watercolor) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Figure on Black horse with spear riding next to figure on white horse with sword, riding to the left. One of a collection of 9 small hand colored lithographs (including 1 duplicate, 1 watercolor) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Figure on Black horse with spear riding next to figure on white horse with sword, riding to the left. Round, margins cut to round shape; clean, in green cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped gold "Combat Scenes of Greek-Turkish War, 1835". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.
One of a collection of 9 small images (8 lithographs, including 1 duplicate, 1 watercolor) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Watercolor of figure on brown horse with spear facing left. One of a collection of 9 small images (8 lithographs, including 1 duplicate, 1 watercolor) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Watercolor of figure on brown horse with spear facing left. Square; margins, yellowed, in green cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped gold "Combat Scenes of Greek-Turkish War, '1835". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.
One of a collection of 9 small hand colored lithographs (including 1 duplicate and 1 watercolor) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Figure in red and white standing to the left of white horse. One of a collection of 9 small hand colored lithographs (including 1 duplicate and 1 watercolor) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Figure in red and white standing to the left of white horse. Square; margins, clean; in green cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped gold "Combat Scenes of Greek-Turkish War, 1835". New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.
One of a collection of 9 small hand colored lithographs (including one duplicate) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Figure on horse galloping towards left, buildings in background. Duplicate image cut into circle. One of a collection of 9 small hand colored lithographs (including one duplicate) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Figure on horse galloping towards left, buildings in background. Duplicate image cut into circle. Square and round; margins trimmed close on round print' clean, slightly yellowed, in green cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped gold "Combat Scenes of Greek-Turkish War, 1835". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.
6th in collection of 9 original watercolor and gouache drawings (for 'Charakteristische Darstellung der vorzüglichsten europäischen Militairs'), this one by Seele; group of 5 uniform figures of artillerymen, seated and standing around cannon. 6th in collection of 9 original watercolor and gouache drawings (for 'Charakteristische Darstellung der vorzüglichsten europäischen Militairs'), this one by Seele; group of 5 uniform figures of artillerymen, seated and standing around cannon. Unbound, in portfolio; margins; some margins scratched. titles provided by cataloger, from handwritten notes on verso
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, 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. Bound in 3/4 red leather tooled gold and marble boards with red leather cover label stamped gold "Uniformen"; drawings slightly soiled. Vienna, Nebehay, 1963.
by Albert Dufaure. No. 19, Portugal. For piano. Price 3/- Colour illustration of Portuguese soldier in traditional dress holding the national flag by 'W. Spalding, lith'
by Albert Dufaure. No. 14, Turkey. For piano. Price 3/- Title page color illustration: Turkish soldier in traditional dress holding the Turkish national flag by 'W. Spalding, lith'
Two of a collection of 6 crude small unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings of soldier and peasant figures. Two of a collection of 6 crude small unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings of soldier and peasant figures. Narrow upright, in 4 mats; margins severely trimmed; clean. Series title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954,
2nd of 3 mezzotints by Charon after Bouchot; full-length portrait of general in uniform, standing on ridge, pointing toward battle and town below in left background. 2nd of 3 mezzotints by Charon after Bouchot; full-length portrait of general in uniform, standing on ridge, pointing toward battle and town below in left background. Upright folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact; clean. Paris, Franck sale, 1955.
Original sepia drawing, unsigned (by Lalaisse), numbered 42; standing uniform figure in profile with turban, cloak and gun, smaller mounted figure (rear view) in right background. Original sepia drawing, unsigned (by Lalaisse), numbered 42; standing uniform figure in profile with turban, cloak and gun, smaller mounted figure (rear view) in right background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Paris, Cart, 1950. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
1st in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of Turkish commander, hand on hip, looking back toward right, on rearing horse facing left. 1st in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of Turkish commander, hand on hip, looking back toward right, on rearing horse facing left. Small folio, 18 prints, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label st. gold; some yellowed or foxed.
15th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of Turkish official, in gray coat with purple lining, holding walking stick; formal gardens in background. 15th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of Turkish official, in gray coat with purple lining, holding walking stick; formal gardens in background. Small folio, bound in 3/4 red morocco stamped gold and red cloth; some plates stained and soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
7th in collection of 9 engraved plates, all or chiefly by and after Le Blond; standing figure of Algerian soldier, walking toward left, pointing with right hand, left hand on hip, looking back. 7th in collection of 9 engraved plates, all or chiefly by and after Le Blond; standing figure of Algerian soldier, walking toward left, pointing with right hand, left hand on hip, looking back. Folio; bound in brown cloth, 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold "Bonnart. Costumes militaires - 1675"; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1946.
composed & dedicated to Capt. Alanson Tucker Jr., officers and members of the New England Guards by S. Knaebel. For piano. Illustration: soldier in the uniform of the New England Guards, with arm resting on his rifle / Thayer & Co.'s Lithogy.
8th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of soldier in blue coat, brown trim, with bagpipes or trumpet slung over back; carriage passing through courtyard in background. 8th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of soldier in blue coat, brown trim, with bagpipes or trumpet slung over back; carriage passing through courtyard in background. Small folio, bound in 3/4 red morocco stamped gold and red cloth; some plates stained and soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
9th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plate by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of boy in blue jacket, red leggings, grenadier hat, playing flute or small horn; tent camp with other soldiers and musicians in background. 9th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plate by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of boy in blue jacket, red leggings, grenadier hat, playing flute or small horn; tent camp with other soldiers and musicians in background. Small folio, bound in 3/4 red morocco stamped gold and red cloth; some plate stained and soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
10th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of trumpeter in blue jacket, bronze trim, red leggings; mounted trumpeters, tent camp in background. 10th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of trumpeter in blue jacket, bronze trim, red leggings; mounted trumpeters, tent camp in background. Small folio, bound in 3/4 red morocco stamped gold and red cloth; some plates stained and soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
53rd in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; grenadier beneath awning, regaling child and young cadet with war stories, old man and young woman in left background. 53rd in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; grenadier beneath awning, regaling child and young cadet with war stories, old man and young woman in left background. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
30th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; soldier half asleep by wall with signpost. 30th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; soldier half asleep by wall with signpost. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
18th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; 2 soldiers standing in farmyard, 1 guzzling from brandy bottle; other soldiers, farmhouse in background. 18th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; 2 soldiers standing in farmyard, 1 guzzling from brandy bottle; other soldiers, farmhouse in background. Folio, unbound; some plates slightly foxed or soiled, in blue cloth case, blue leather back stamped gold "Lithographs of Charlet." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
4th in collection of 4 stipple-engraved plates (from book) by Vendramini after Saint-Aubin; 'Portrait of Alexander Ivanovitch Tchernichev; bust-length, directed to left, with head turned to look to front, wearing sash over military uniform with epaulette, several decorations, and crosses suspended from ribbons around his neck' -- British Museum 4th in collection of 4 stipple-engraved plates (from book) by Vendramini after Saint-Aubin; 'Portrait of Alexander Ivanovitch Tchernichev; bust-length, directed to left, with head turned to look to front, wearing sash over military uniform with epaulette, several decorations, and crosses suspended from ribbons around his neck' -- British Museum Upright, matted; margins intact, except trimmed close on (d); clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1959.
20th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; 9 drawings of field caps, cockades and gold buttons. 20th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; 9 drawings of field caps, cockades and gold buttons. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Leichel; Alexander II mounted and accompanied by aides, reviewing charge of Cossack Bodyguard at left, men, women and children spectators in right foreground, troops in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Leichel; Alexander II mounted and accompanied by aides, reviewing charge of Cossack Bodyguard at left, men, women and children spectators in right foreground, troops in background. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; slightly torn, clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor (possibly by Finart?); Alexander in uniform and with map in hand standing near tent with officers, landscape background with fortress in distance. Original unsigned watercolor (possibly by Finart?); Alexander in uniform and with map in hand standing near tent with officers, landscape background with fortress in distance. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. Paris, Boris N. Ermoloff, 1952. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 8 (of 20) color lithographic plates after Greene; battle scene, loyal India artillery unit firing in foreground, near small temple and trees, cattle at left foreground; Indian troops across wide field in background. One of a collection of 8 (of 20) color lithographic plates after Greene; battle scene, loyal India artillery unit firing in foreground, near small temple and trees, cattle at left foreground; Indian troops across wide field in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins. From 'Views in India during the Mutiny'. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
One of a suite of 13 numbered engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich (probably after P. Mayr); man with plumed hat , sword and axe looking to the right. One of a suite of 13 numbered engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich (probably after P. Mayr); man with plumed hat , sword and axe looking to the right. Mounted; bound in maroon cloth, red leather label stamped gold "H. Ulrich & P. Mayr - Military Costume - c. 1590"; margins trimmed close; soiled and foxed and tear in margin. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Series title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed by Murmer; mounted lancer in uniform, 2 soldiers in military costume at left, female soldier or vivandière at right. Original watercolor signed by Murmer; mounted lancer in uniform, 2 soldiers in military costume at left, female soldier or vivandière at right. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; surface dirt. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.