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.
1st in pair of hand-colored engravings; after Richter; trio of infantry officers standing on hill during review. 1st in pair of hand-colored engravings; after Richter; trio of infantry officers standing on hill during review. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean.
One of a suite of 6 hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors. One of a suite of 6 hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors. Small oblong, mounted together on 1 sheet of paper and matted folio; margins trimmed away except at bottom of each. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.
One of a suite of 6 hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors; includes a cantiniere. One of a suite of 6 hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors; includes a cantiniere. Small oblong, mounted together on 1 sheet of paper and matted folio; margins trimmed away except at bottom of each. Munich. Gröber Collection, 1953.
Original watercolor by Kuhlmann; uniform figure. Original watercolor by Kuhlmann; uniform figure. Mounted on brown paper; margins; clean. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.
4th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of field marshal in yellow jacket, with sunburst cuirass, white trousers, holding cocked hat, looking toward left. Descriptive notes in pencil on verso. 4th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of field marshal in yellow jacket, with sunburst cuirass, white trousers, holding cocked hat, looking toward left. Descriptive notes in pencil on verso. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".
Hand-colored aquatint by Frosch after (Friedrich Ludwig?) Lehmann; soldiers in battle order in background, mounted officers in foreground near corpses. Hand-colored aquatint by Frosch after (Friedrich Ludwig?) Lehmann; soldiers in battle order in background, mounted officers in foreground near corpses. Oblong folio, matted large folio; margins trimmed; cleaned. N.Y., Kraus, 1952.
Thirteenth in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 19, mounted general, holding baton, on rearing horse, facing left. Thirteenth in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 19, mounted general, holding baton, on rearing horse, facing left. Small, unbound; in red cloth portfolio case, maroon leather label stamped gold "Alex. Boener. Commanders of the Turkish War, 1683". Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. series title provided by cataloger
Engraving; Poniatowski floundering on horse in middle of river, soldier in right foreground attempting to reach him, long lines of retreating soldiers passing before buildings in background. Engraving; Poniatowski floundering on horse in middle of river, soldier in right foreground attempting to reach him, long lines of retreating soldiers passing before buildings in background. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; water-stained in margin, foxed, creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1956. subtitle provided by cataloger
Hand-colored engraving; group of military portraits of 4 figures, standing. Hand-colored engraving; group of military portraits of 4 figures, standing. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled.
Engraving by Wachsmann after Kolbe; Blücher galloping toward right in countryside, raised sword in hand, mounted troops following. Engraving by Wachsmann after Kolbe; Blücher galloping toward right in countryside, raised sword in hand, mounted troops following. Upright; plate mark, margins intact. Nürnberg, Fritz, 1977.
Original ink sketch signed and dated by Stevenson; group of sailors below decks, near rubber rafts, gathered around something (card game? photos?); another sailor resting or sleeping in background. Original ink sketch signed and dated by Stevenson; group of sailors below decks, near rubber rafts, gathered around something (card game? photos?); another sailor resting or sleeping in background. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.
Poster shows a green cherub holding a German army helmet filled with coins. Text: For the War Loan! Poster shows a green cherub holding a German army helmet filled with coins. Text: For the War Loan! Printed in colors on heavy white paper. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik. Title from item. Artist's name supplied by Das Plakat 9, no. 3, 1918. No known restrictions on publication. For information see "World War I Posters" (http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/print/res/243%5Fwwipos.html)
2nd in suite of 4 color aquatint plates after Pugin, engraved by Hill, published April 1, 1806; funeral procession of many barges and other boats on Thames, pennants flying, buildings on far shore in background. 2nd in suite of 4 color aquatint plates after Pugin, engraved by Hill, published April 1, 1806; funeral procession of many barges and other boats on Thames, pennants flying, buildings on far shore in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. series title provided by cataloger
3rd in suite of 4 color aquatint plates after Pugin, engraved by Merigot, published April 1, 1806; funeral procession in Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral in background, large black catafalque on carriage in foreground, lines of soldiers in square, spectators watching from buildings in background. 3rd in suite of 4 color aquatint plates after Pugin, engraved by Merigot, published April 1, 1806; funeral procession in Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral in background, large black catafalque on carriage in foreground, lines of soldiers in square, spectators watching from buildings in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. series title provided by cataloger
Colored aquatint, unsigned, published June 10th, 1828; view of funeral procession moving from right on hillside road, the coffin shown carried on the shoulders of soldiers, watched by civilian spectators. Colored aquatint, unsigned, published June 10th, 1828; view of funeral procession moving from right on hillside road, the coffin shown carried on the shoulders of soldiers, watched by civilian spectators. Small oblong folio; margins; clean. London, Spencer, 1955.
Hand-colored etching by and after Nash; funeral procession with hearse, yeoman, cavalry escort etc. proceeding from palace portal down street lined by lancers and spectators. Hand-colored etching by and after Nash; funeral procession with hearse, yeoman, cavalry escort etc. proceeding from palace portal down street lined by lancers and spectators. Small oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean, tear at bottom. London, Spencer, 1955.
One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings by Kollmann of peasant scenes, vehicles, festivals etc., including 3 of military costume. Funeral procession with clergy and family and horse drawn hearse. One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings by Kollmann of peasant scenes, vehicles, festivals etc., including 3 of military costume. Funeral procession with clergy and family and horse drawn hearse. Oblong; bound in full brown pebble-grain Morocco stamped and decorated gold; covers slightly worn. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.
Color lithograph, numbered 4; groom leading horse with stirrups and boots in reverse in procession, spectators in background. Color lithograph, numbered 4; groom leading horse with stirrups and boots in reverse in procession, spectators in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Color lithograph by Simpson after Haghe, printed by Day & Son, published April 30th, 1853; coffin on catafalque beneath cathedral dome, church filled with rows of mourners, many in uniform. Color lithograph by Simpson after Haghe, printed by Day & Son, published April 30th, 1853; coffin on catafalque beneath cathedral dome, church filled with rows of mourners, many in uniform. Large upright folio, matted; margins; repaired tears. London, Walter Spencer, 1952.
One of a pair of original watercolors signed by J.P. C(ockburn); view of funeral parade passing buildings, spectators at left, view of massed troops firing salute, church in right background. One of a pair of original watercolors signed by J.P. C(ockburn); view of funeral parade passing buildings, spectators at left, view of massed troops firing salute, church in right background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker, 1960.
Watercolor signed by Simpson; horse-drawn caisson escorted by marching troops, watched by spectators. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, May 17, 1879 Watercolor signed by Simpson; horse-drawn caisson escorted by marching troops, watched by spectators. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, May 17, 1879 Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953. 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/)
Beethoven ; arranged by Oswald Wilder. For piano. Caption title. "General E.R.S. Canby." Page [6] is blank. Title page illustration: lithograph portrait of E.R.S. Canby. "Jennings Printr."--Illustrated title page Transposed to E minor from the the original in F minor.
Lithograph signed and dated bottom left 'Dupressoir, 1842'; hearse with catafalque approaching Notre Dame cathedral to be received by clergy and pall-bearers, mourning draperies, urns, pennants etc. much in evidence. Lithograph signed and dated bottom left 'Dupressoir, 1842'; hearse with catafalque approaching Notre Dame cathedral to be received by clergy and pall-bearers, mourning draperies, urns, pennants etc. much in evidence. Oblong folio; margins entirely trimmed away. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964. Titled supplied by cataloger.
Caricatured Dutchmen and other types crowd around Napoleon and blow billows of smoke from long, thin handled pipes. Napoleon, ringed by this smoke, balances on a barrel labeled "Real Hollands Geneva." From his precarious position, he addresses his antagonists with empty threats; the contents of the cask threaten to spill out, and he is on the brink of falling in himself. Caricatured Dutchmen and other types crowd around Napoleon and blow billows of smoke from long, thin handled pipes. Napoleon, ringed by this smoke, balances on a barrel labeled "Real Hollands Geneva." From his precarious position, he addresses his antagonists with empty threats; the contents of the cask threaten to spill out, and he is on the brink of falling in himself. Published by Robert Ackermann, 1813-12-06. British Museum, BM 12114. Mary George notes that this image is 'one of the many satires on the consequences of Leipzig and Wellington's victories, the subject being the defections of Napoleon's former vassals.' Caption: Pubd December 6th 1813 by R. Ackermann No 101 Strand Dialogue: Napoleon: "Oh you base Traitors and Deserters. Eleven Hundred thousand Lads of Paris shall roast every one of you alive, as soon as they can catch you!" Printed Signature: Thomas Rowlandson, delt. Labels: "Dutch Cheese," "Crimp Cod- Dutch Herrings," "Tobacco Pouch," "Success to His Serene Highness," "Dutch Drops," "Brown Stout."
One of a pair of ink and watercolor drawings, one signed by Newhouse; uniform groups. See also: 79th Cameron Highlanders--1825--Full dress. One of a pair of ink and watercolor drawings, one signed by Newhouse; uniform groups. See also: 79th Cameron Highlanders--1825--Full dress. Small, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
9 aquatint pieces comprising cravat, breeches, pair of stockings, waistcoat, coat, wig, hat and sword. From paper doll set titled 'The Protean Figure'. 9 aquatint pieces comprising cravat, breeches, pair of stockings, waistcoat, coat, wig, hat and sword. From paper doll set titled 'The Protean Figure'. Small oblong folio. London, Parker Gallery, 1951 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/)
Original watercolor on tan board, signed and dated by Murphy, of Mount Fuji, with buildings, trees, and birdhouse on a pole. Original watercolor on tan board, signed and dated by Murphy, of Mount Fuji, with buildings, trees, and birdhouse on a pole. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.
24th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 standing cavalrymen, officer in gray coat at left, soldier in white with horsewhip at right. 24th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 standing cavalrymen, officer in gray coat at left, soldier in white with horsewhip at right. Mounted on folio paper, unbound; clean, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings, with typewritten titles pasted on back. Officers with wives and children hiding in jungle. One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings, with typewritten titles pasted on back. Officers with wives and children hiding in jungle. Unbound, mounted on board, in red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; clean. For or copied from Charles Ball, 'The History of the Indian Mutiny'.
Original unsigned watercolor with black border; standing uniform figure with rifle up-ended over shoulder. Original unsigned watercolor with black border; standing uniform figure with rifle up-ended over shoulder. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; spotting, several pinholes through paper.