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 manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure at attention holding rifle. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure at attention holding rifle. Small, clean; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
27th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted cavalryman in white jacket, gray trousers, dragoon helmet, facing right. 27th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted cavalryman in white jacket, gray trousers, dragoon helmet, facing right. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.
One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure on brown horse facing left. One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure on brown horse facing left. Small, unbound; clean; in red box portfolio stamped gold: 'Project for Uniforms KK Household Troops.' N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1955.
One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure facing left. One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure facing left. Small, unbound; clean; in red box portfolio stamped gold: 'Project for Uniforms KK Household Troops.' N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1955.
One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure on brown horse facing left. One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure on brown horse facing left. Small, unbound, clean; in red box portfolio stamped gold:'Project for Uniforms KK Household Troops.' New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.
One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure on brown horse facing left. One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing mounted figure on brown horse facing left. Small, unbound; clean; in red box portfolio stamped gold: 'Project for Uniforms KK Household Troops.' New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.
1 of 2 hand-colored engravings (by Gosetti?); parade and review in square surrounded by city buildings and showing Frauenkirche in background, men and women promenading [see SaxO1780 sf-1 for comparison] 1 of 2 hand-colored engravings (by Gosetti?); parade and review in square surrounded by city buildings and showing Frauenkirche in background, men and women promenading [see SaxO1780 sf-1 for comparison] Oblong medium folio. Wuppertal, Schmidt & Green, 2008 Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
One of a collection of 12 original unsigned watercolors of military and naval uniform figures. Soldier in blue and white with plumed helmet leaning on rifle. One of a collection of 12 original unsigned watercolors of military and naval uniform figures. Soldier in blue and white with plumed helmet leaning on rifle. Upright small folio, unbound; in light bleu cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; foxed. N.Y., Kennedy, 1948. Series title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing right with right hand on hip and holding sword in left hand. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing right with right hand on hip and holding sword in left hand. Small, fixed; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
5th in collection of 9 engraved plates, all or chiefly by and after Le Blond; standing figure of Turkish guardsman in tall feathered cap, holding bow and arrow. 5th in collection of 9 engraved plates, all or chiefly by and after Le Blond; standing figure of Turkish guardsman in tall feathered cap, holding bow and arrow. Folio; bound in brown cloth, 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold "Bonnart. Costumes militaires - 1675"; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1946.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green and khaki facing right and holding rifle over left shoulder. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green and khaki facing right and holding rifle over left shoulder. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; slightly yellowed and with slight bend in lower right corner. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
26th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted guards officer in white jacket, gray trousers, dragoon helmet, facing left. 26th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted guards officer in white jacket, gray trousers, dragoon helmet, facing left. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.
Original pencil drawing (by Neumann); standing uniform figure with grounded gun. Original pencil drawing (by Neumann); standing uniform figure with grounded gun. Small upright, mounted on tan paper; margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated by Langendijk 1800 of uniform groups and figures. Two soldiers standing near arch. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated by Langendijk 1800 of uniform groups and figures. Two soldiers standing near arch. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
92nd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of hussar in blue jacket, gray trousers, red trim, arms folded across chest, facing right. 92nd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of hussar in blue jacket, gray trousers, red trim, arms folded across chest, facing right. 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.
88th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing infantryman in light blue jacket, white trousers, red trim, with shouldered rifle. 88th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing infantryman in light blue jacket, white trousers, red trim, with shouldered rifle. 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.
87th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing grenadier officer in light blue jacket, white trousers, red trim. 87th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing grenadier officer in light blue jacket, white trousers, red trim. 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 set of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures by and after Hoffmann. Soldier in blue and red holding rifle, troops and building in background. One of a set of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures by and after Hoffmann. Soldier in blue and red holding rifle, troops and building in background. Upright folio, yellowed, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.
One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Figure in decorative coat holding spear. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Figure in decorative coat holding spear. Upright folio, unbound, slight soiling; in 1/4 blue morocco and blue decorated board slipcase stamped gold "N. Hoffmann - French uniforms, 1775-1788". Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure with plumed hat and sword. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure with plumed hat and sword. Small, foxed, upper right corner removed; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
Hand-colored engraved plate numbered 47, by and after Gwin; 2 men (1 in military dress, 1 in hussar costume) in fencing or swordsmanship exercise. From Domenico Angelo's 'L'Ecole des Armes' (London, R. & J. Dodsley, 1763). Hand-colored engraved plate numbered 47, by and after Gwin; 2 men (1 in military dress, 1 in hussar costume) in fencing or swordsmanship exercise. From Domenico Angelo's 'L'Ecole des Armes' (London, R. & J. Dodsley, 1763). Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; slightly yellowed or foxed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Rear view of figure with rifle over left shoulder, on blue/gray paper. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Rear view of figure with rifle over left shoulder, on blue/gray paper. Small, slightly soiled; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left with rifle resting over left arm. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left with rifle resting over left arm. Small, bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
Hand-colored engraving; mounted hussar figure, sword upraised in right hand, crossing brook, by and after Julien. Hand-colored engraving; mounted hussar figure, sword upraised in right hand, crossing brook, by and after Julien. Small upright; margins trimmed; creased. Paris, Grangié sale, 1965.
Hand colored engraving; 3 mounted uniform figures, about to charge towards right, outdoors, battle in distance. Hand colored engraving; 3 mounted uniform figures, about to charge towards right, outdoors, battle in distance. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.
Hand-colored lithograph by Burggraaff; standing uniform figure, arm resting on grounded rifle. Frontispiece to 'Règlement concernant l'exercice et les manoeuvres de l'infanterie pour l'armée de sa Majesté le Roi des Pays-Bas (Brussels, P.J. de Mat, 1828) Hand-colored lithograph by Burggraaff; standing uniform figure, arm resting on grounded rifle. Frontispiece to 'Règlement concernant l'exercice et les manoeuvres de l'infanterie pour l'armée de sa Majesté le Roi des Pays-Bas (Brussels, P.J. de Mat, 1828) Small upright, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed; yellowed. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.
Colored lithograph by P.E. after T.D.; standing uniform figure with barracks and smaller figures in background. Colored lithograph by P.E. after T.D.; standing uniform figure with barracks and smaller figures in background. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Color lithograph by De Wasme-Pletinckx; 3 uniform figures, outdoors, showing front and back of uniform. Color lithograph by De Wasme-Pletinckx; 3 uniform figures, outdoors, showing front and back of uniform. Small upright folio; margins. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.
