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.
Engraving by J. A. Muller after drawing by A. Altomonte, court architect and engineer; large ceremonial dinner. Folding plate from: Erb-Huldigung, welche der Allerdurchleuchtigst-Großmächtigsten Frauen, Frauen Mariae Theresiae, zu Hungarn, und Böheim Königin, als Ertz-Herzogin zu Oesterreich, von denen gesammten Nider-Oesterreichischen Ständen [.] allerunterthänigst abgeleget den 22. Novembris Anno 1740. Engraving by J. A. Muller after drawing by A. Altomonte, court architect and engineer; large ceremonial dinner. Folding plate from: Erb-Huldigung, welche der Allerdurchleuchtigst-Großmächtigsten Frauen, Frauen Mariae Theresiae, zu Hungarn, und Böheim Königin, als Ertz-Herzogin zu Oesterreich, von denen gesammten Nider-Oesterreichischen Ständen [.] allerunterthänigst abgeleget den 22. Novembris Anno 1740.
Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of fresh troops moving in on Iwo Jima. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of fresh troops moving in on Iwo Jima. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.
Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Grinagain, published Mar. 15th, 1802; group of legless or armless veterans in conversation. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Grinagain, published Mar. 15th, 1802; group of legless or armless veterans in conversation. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1959.
Original watercolor drawing by Beuzon; uniform group of 3 officers making observations in mountains. Original watercolor drawing by Beuzon; uniform group of 3 officers making observations in mountains. Upright; matted; margins intact; margins slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed and dated by de Prades; zouaves advancing. Original watercolor signed and dated by de Prades; zouaves advancing. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor signed bottom right: 'Orlando Norie'; Zouaves, accompanied by dog, marching through countryside with packs. Original watercolor signed bottom right: 'Orlando Norie'; Zouaves, accompanied by dog, marching through countryside with packs. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
Colored lithograph signed and dated by and after Bellangé; single man with gun advancing or semi-crouching, outdoors. Colored lithograph signed and dated by and after Bellangé; single man with gun advancing or semi-crouching, outdoors. Small upright folio, mounted on white paper and amtted; no margins; yellowd, mount worn and torn. Presented, 1956, by Redfern Gallery, London
Original watercolor initialed by C.P. F(oley). after an original painting by Janet-Lange, 1867, depicting a scene from the Algerian War, entitled 'Les pourvoyeurs de la cantine'; zouave lying down on mountain ledge to observe. Original watercolor initialed by C.P. F(oley). after an original painting by Janet-Lange, 1867, depicting a scene from the Algerian War, entitled 'Les pourvoyeurs de la cantine'; zouave lying down on mountain ledge to observe. Narrow oblong, matted; no margins; clean.
Lithgraph by and after Bellangé, printed by Bry; zouave with rifle running towards right. Lithgraph by and after Bellangé, printed by Bry; zouave with rifle running towards right. Upright medium folio, mounted on tan paper; margins trimmed; clean. Paris, Duchartre, 1958.
Original oil or acrylic painting, unsigned (by Webber?); kneeling French zouave giving drink From canteen to badly wounded officer holding sword, on cobblestones, in dark landscape, gray wall in background. Original oil or acrylic painting, unsigned (by Webber?); kneeling French zouave giving drink From canteen to badly wounded officer holding sword, on cobblestones, in dark landscape, gray wall in background. Upright folio; no margins; badly chipped, scratched. Pencil notation on verso: 'From the collection of Wesley Webber's studio' title provided by cataloger Rochester, VT, Charles Woolley, 1998
Prisoners of war walking towards left escorted by armed guards near wagon carrying wounded soldiers Prisoners of war walking towards left escorted by armed guards near wagon carrying wounded soldiers Drawn for the Illustrated London News, August 27, page 212 and titled 'The War: Wounded French prisoners from the Battle of Worth escorted by Bavarian soldiers'. Inscribed in ink below drawings Ex: Collection of the first Sir Bruce Ingram
Hand-colored etched caricature inscribed C.L.S. (Charles Lorraine Smith) published Octr. 25, 1818. 'A mounted officer with drawn sabre heads a procession of 'Volunteers' linked by a chain to his horse and to each other. The horse is a well-bred animal with handsome trappings, but the rider is lean and has torn breeches. He is followed by a file of three whose necks are attached to the horse and whose hands or arms are pinioned. All are miserable wretches, barelegged and ragged; the last, less abject, has sabots and takes snuff. He is chained to the neck of a donkey on whose back is a pannier containing three despairing conscripts. To the animal's tail is tied a low truck on which a moribund shackled man lies on his back, his knees drawn up. To the truck is chained, in a stooping position, a man whose hands are tied behind his back, his nails being long talons. Birds, scenting carrion, fly towards the procession' -- British Museum Hand-colored etched caricature inscribed C.L.S. (Charles Lorraine Smith) published Octr. 25, 1818. 'A mounted officer with drawn sabre heads a procession of 'Volunteers' linked by a chain to his horse and to each other. The horse is a well-bred animal with handsome trappings, but the rider is lean and has torn breeches. He is followed by a file of three whose necks are attached to the horse and whose hands or arms are pinioned. All are miserable wretches, barelegged and ragged; the last, less abject, has sabots and takes snuff. He is chained to the neck of a donkey on whose back is a pannier containing three despairing conscripts. To the animal's tail is tied a low truck on which a moribund shackled man lies on his back, his knees drawn up. To the truck is chained, in a stooping position, a man whose hands are tied behind his back, his nails being long talons. Birds, scenting carrion, fly towards the procession' -- British Museum Large narrow oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; creased. London, Maggs, 1953.
Colored lithograph by and after Donjean; one-legged veteran in uniform, with crutch standing on terrace near door of café or inn with sign above "Au Baton de Maréchal." Colored lithograph by and after Donjean; one-legged veteran in uniform, with crutch standing on terrace near door of café or inn with sign above "Au Baton de Maréchal." Upright; margins trimmed; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.
One of three sheets (Schakos, Officier d'Infanterie de ligne; Vétérans-Volontaires) with original ink and water-color and pencil or crayon illustrations of uniforms and details, shakos; insignia etc., each with manuscript notes. One of three sheets (Schakos, Officier d'Infanterie de ligne; Vétérans-Volontaires) with original ink and water-color and pencil or crayon illustrations of uniforms and details, shakos; insignia etc., each with manuscript notes. Upright medium folio, margins; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.
One of three sheets (Schakos, Officier d'Infanterie de ligne; Vétérans-Volontaires) with original ink and water-color and pencil or crayon illustrations of uniforms and details, shakos; insignia etc., each with manuscript notes. One of three sheets (Schakos, Officier d'Infanterie de ligne; Vétérans-Volontaires) with original ink and water-color and pencil or crayon illustrations of uniforms and details, shakos; insignia etc., each with manuscript notes. Upright medium folio, margins; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.
Colored lithographic plate by Prodhomme after Bastin; three uniform figures of the Garde à pied de la Ville de Paris. Colored lithographic plate by Prodhomme after Bastin; three uniform figures of the Garde à pied de la Ville de Paris. Upright folio, 2 prints [cf. FrU1840 f-1a]; margins intact. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962. Title and subtitle provided by cataloger
Lithographic plate by Prodhomme after Bastin; mounted figure of Garde à cheval de la Ville de Paris, 3 infantrymen in background. Lithographic plate by Prodhomme after Bastin; mounted figure of Garde à cheval de la Ville de Paris, 3 infantrymen in background. Upright folio, 2 prints [cf FrU1840 f-1b]; margins intact. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962. Title and subtitle provided by cataloger
Colored aquatint by and after Gallina; 6 uniform figures, outdoors. From Ferrario, 'Le Costume ancien et moderne, Europe', vol. 5, France, plate 59. Colored aquatint by and after Gallina; 6 uniform figures, outdoors. From Ferrario, 'Le Costume ancien et moderne, Europe', vol. 5, France, plate 59. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original unsigned manuscript letter of 1 page, with crude ink and water-color drawing of soldier holding flower, linked by his wife, walking on grass Original unsigned manuscript letter of 1 page, with crude ink and water-color drawing of soldier holding flower, linked by his wife, walking on grass Upright small folio. South Deerfield, MA, Douglas Auctioneers, 1999. Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
One of a set of 3 unsigned preliminary wash drawings (attributed to Adam) of uniform groups and figures, outdoors, evidently designed for frieze of panels. One of a set of 3 unsigned preliminary wash drawings (attributed to Adam) of uniform groups and figures, outdoors, evidently designed for frieze of panels. Narrow oblong folio, mounted on buff and blue boards; somewhat soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1960.
One of a set of 3 unsigned preliminary wash drawings (attributed to Adam) of uniform groups and figures including vivandiere, outdoors, evidently designed for frieze of panels. One of a set of 3 unsigned preliminary wash drawings (attributed to Adam) of uniform groups and figures including vivandiere, outdoors, evidently designed for frieze of panels. Narrow oblong folio, mounted on buff and blue boards, somewhat soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1960.
One of a set of 3 unsigned preliminary wash drawings (attributed to Adam) of uniform groups and figures, outdoors, evidently designed for frieze of panels. One of a set of 3 unsigned preliminary wash drawings (attributed to Adam) of uniform groups and figures, outdoors, evidently designed for frieze of panels. Narrow oblong folio, mounted on buff and blue boards; somewhat soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1960.
8 aquatint pieces comprising cravat, waistcoat, stockings, tunic, busby, rifle and sword. From paper doll set titled 'The Protean Figure'. 8 aquatint pieces comprising cravat, waistcoat, stockings, tunic, busby, rifle 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/)
Color lithograph; infantry and cavalry uniform group, outdoors, including cantinière. Plate 11. Color lithograph; infantry and cavalry uniform group, outdoors, including cantinière. Plate 11. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly stained or soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original watercolor, signature unclear, A. Graf handwritten near signature; 4 standing uniform figures of French zouaves and/or colonial troops, wearing heavy field gear; identifying note beneath each. Original watercolor, signature unclear, A. Graf handwritten near signature; 4 standing uniform figures of French zouaves and/or colonial troops, wearing heavy field gear; identifying note beneath each. Oblong folio; margins; clean.
Albumen print photograph; group portrait of French soldiers and officers, outdoors, on low ridge or earthen embankment. Albumen print photograph; group portrait of French soldiers and officers, outdoors, on low ridge or earthen embankment. Upright, in white envelope; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
One of a pair of colored aquatints of uniform groups by Geissler and (Johann Heinrich) Ramberg after Geissler; six soldiers in foreground, two of whom are having a mock sword fight; two other soldiers, one mounted in background, one touching chin of young woman who carries a goblet and jug, watched by boy over fence One of a pair of colored aquatints of uniform groups by Geissler and (Johann Heinrich) Ramberg after Geissler; six soldiers in foreground, two of whom are having a mock sword fight; two other soldiers, one mounted in background, one touching chin of young woman who carries a goblet and jug, watched by boy over fence Small oblong, mounted on white paper, matted; margins severely trimmed. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
One of a pair of colored aquatints of uniform groups by Geissler and (Johann Heinrich) Ramberg after Geissler. Six soldiers including Mamaluke One of a pair of colored aquatints of uniform groups by Geissler and (Johann Heinrich) Ramberg after Geissler. Six soldiers including Mamaluke Small oblong, mounted on white paper, matted; foxed. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
