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.
Hand-colored engraving (from book?); Revolutionary officer and soldier in red-and-white and blue-and-white stripped trousers, one with bread skewered on bayonet. Hand-colored engraving (from book?); Revolutionary officer and soldier in red-and-white and blue-and-white stripped trousers, one with bread skewered on bayonet. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Suite of 4 colored stipple-engraved plates by Bonnet after Huet, of children in uniform playing as soldiers, etc., titled as follows : a) Départ pour le siège de la Bastille; b) La petite attaque ou la petite Bastille; c) le drapeau national; d) le point d'honneur ou le petit duel. Suite of 4 colored stipple-engraved plates by Bonnet after Huet, of children in uniform playing as soldiers, etc., titled as follows : a) Départ pour le siège de la Bastille; b) La petite attaque ou la petite Bastille; c) le drapeau national; d) le point d'honneur ou le petit duel. Oblong, together in large folio mat; margins; margins soiled.
Colored engraving, unsigned; mounted and dismounted soldiers, including standard bearer, on mound in foreground, horse artillery and supply wagons advancing across plain in background. Colored engraving, unsigned; mounted and dismounted soldiers, including standard bearer, on mound in foreground, horse artillery and supply wagons advancing across plain in background. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; creased, slightly soiled. London, Spencer, 1955.
Original unsigned sanguine sketch-drawing (possibly by Largillière?); small procession in town or city street showing infantrymen and cavalrymen escorting mounted dignitaries. Original unsigned sanguine sketch-drawing (possibly by Largillière?); small procession in town or city street showing infantrymen and cavalrymen escorting mounted dignitaries. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; faded, spotted. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor, unsigned (by Lami?); 2 figures in riding costume, one mounting horse at right. Original watercolor, unsigned (by Lami?); 2 figures in riding costume, one mounting horse at right. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
The text of a circular by the Forein Minister of France to the Cabinet of Turin is contained here. It contains information from the Emperor on the government and his proposed policy. In addition, an update on Garibaldi's health. The text of a circular by the Forein Minister of France to the Cabinet of Turin is contained here. It contains information from the Emperor on the government and his proposed policy. In addition, an update on Garibaldi's health. Published in Illustrated Times, November 22, 1862, vol. 1, p. 463.
Original pencil and watercolor sketch by G.C. L(oftus?).; 2 soldiers in foeground, others near windmill in right background, mountains and lake in distance. Original pencil and watercolor sketch by G.C. L(oftus?).; 2 soldiers in foeground, others near windmill in right background, mountains and lake in distance. Oblong; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1956.
Soldier standing holding a musket and bayonet, entrenchment and flag in left background, sea in right distance Soldier standing holding a musket and bayonet, entrenchment and flag in left background, sea in right distance This watercolor was originally identified as a zouave of the Union Army in the American Civil War (see cover of 'Civil War Times Illustrated', May 1979). However, it could also possibly represent a French zouave. The flag in the left background appears to be the French tricolor. In addition, fascines and gabions were rarely used as fortifications in the Civil War. Cincinnati, Cowan's, 2017. 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 unsigned (slightly crude) watercolor inscribed "A ma petite Pauline"; full-length figure wearing blue coat faced with light blue, with yellow buttons, gold-laced red Hungarian waistcoat, light blue pantaloons, left hand on scimitar, holding in right hand a colpack with red bag and light blue plume. Original unsigned (slightly crude) watercolor inscribed "A ma petite Pauline"; full-length figure wearing blue coat faced with light blue, with yellow buttons, gold-laced red Hungarian waistcoat, light blue pantaloons, left hand on scimitar, holding in right hand a colpack with red bag and light blue plume. Upright; yellowed, creased. Title supplied by cataloger Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Heath; uniform group of 3 officers, outdoors, smaller soldier figures in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Heath; uniform group of 3 officers, outdoors, smaller soldier figures in background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.
Gelatin DOP print photograph; group of 22 French Army officers near Antibes railway station, palm trees and tracks in background. Gelatin DOP print photograph; group of 22 French Army officers near Antibes railway station, palm trees and tracks in background. Oblong, in envelope; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 4 unsigned pencil drawings by an unidentified Russian artist of military scenes. One of a collection of 4 unsigned pencil drawings by an unidentified Russian artist of military scenes. Small oblong folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1965.
Original unsigned water-color; group of small mounted and unmounted soldier figures (of 8th Hussars?) in road, town gate, buildings, church tower in background. Original unsigned water-color; group of small mounted and unmounted soldier figures (of 8th Hussars?) in road, town gate, buildings, church tower in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; edges worn. Title suppled by cataloger.
Albumen print photograph; uniform portrait of (cavalry?) officer, seated crouching on edge of horizontal ladder, smoking pipe. Albumen print photograph; uniform portrait of (cavalry?) officer, seated crouching on edge of horizontal ladder, smoking pipe. Upright, in envelope; no margins; some fading, cracking. title provided by cataloger
Mezzotint by Jazet after Boily; bust portrait of unidentified officer. Mezzotint by Jazet after Boily; bust portrait of unidentified officer. Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean caption: Boily pinxit caption: Jazet sculpt.
Original water-color inscribed to Henry Cain and dated 1849 by Monnier; 3/4-length uniform portrait figure Original water-color inscribed to Henry Cain and dated 1849 by Monnier; 3/4-length uniform portrait figure Upright, matted; margins; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953.
1 of 2 original unsigned watercolors; officer with riding crop walking to left 1 of 2 original unsigned watercolors; officer with riding crop walking to left Small folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke, 2019 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/)
1 of 2 original unsigned watercolors; officer in green tunic walking to the right, title in ink below image 1 of 2 original unsigned watercolors; officer in green tunic walking to the right, title in ink below image Small folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke, 2019 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/)
7th in collection of 10 engravings, after Callot; standing uniform figure of French officer in broad hat and boots, wearing sword, hands behind back, facing left; scene of combat and mayhem in village in background. 7th in collection of 10 engravings, after Callot; standing uniform figure of French officer in broad hat and boots, wearing sword, hands behind back, facing left; scene of combat and mayhem in village in background. In small folio mats, unbound; in 3/4 red morocco and white parchment portfolio, red leather cover label st. gold, "Jacques Callot. Prints"; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Original charcoal drawing, heightened in chalk, on gray paper, by Armand-Dumaresq; officer in frock coat and forage cap, seated, straddling chair. Original charcoal drawing, heightened in chalk, on gray paper, by Armand-Dumaresq; officer in frock coat and forage cap, seated, straddling chair. Large upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Paris, Cart, 1952. title provided by cataloger
Original ink and watercolor drawing (one of three original drawings), signed and dated by Gonin; Officer standing with small whip. He wears an armband with the letters 'G.V.C.' - Gardes des Voies de Communication (Railway protection guard force) Original ink and watercolor drawing (one of three original drawings), signed and dated by Gonin; Officer standing with small whip. He wears an armband with the letters 'G.V.C.' - Gardes des Voies de Communication (Railway protection guard force) Upright, matted; margins, clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952 Title supplied by cataloger Signature: A. Gonin
Original sepia wash drawing, signed and dated 1816; full-length figure of officer standing near horse, mounted courier arriving at left, cavalry at review or maneuvers in landscape background. Original sepia wash drawing, signed and dated 1816; full-length figure of officer standing near horse, mounted courier arriving at left, cavalry at review or maneuvers in landscape background. Large upright folio, mounted on white board with border; no margins; slight foxing. Camden, Me., Staack, 1961. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 8 original unsigned watercolor caricatures of officers, full-length. Figure standing with legs apart looking forward. One of a collection of 8 original unsigned watercolor caricatures of officers, full-length. Figure standing with legs apart looking forward. Upright; no margins; yellowed, slightly soiled; mounted in small folio album of light blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold "French Military Caricatures, c. 1850". Paris, 1956. Presented by Boris Ermoloff. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 8 original unsigned watercolor caricatures of officers, full-length. Officer with left hand on hip. One of a collection of 8 original unsigned watercolor caricatures of officers, full-length. Officer with left hand on hip. Oblong, no margins; yellowed; slightly soiled, mounted in small folio album of light blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold "French Military Caricatures, c. 1850". Paris, 1956. Presented by Boris Ermoloff. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 8 original unsigned watercolor caricatures of officers, full-length. Figure with hands in pockets facing front. One of a collection of 8 original unsigned watercolor caricatures of officers, full-length. Figure with hands in pockets facing front. Upright; no margins; yellowed, slightly soiled; mounted in small folio album of light blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold "French Military Caricatures, c. 1850". Paris, 1956. Presented by Boris Ermoloff. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed by Wagner; French officer in long coat and helmet standing in street (in Greek town or city?), facing right, stroking moustache; fortress in right background. Original watercolor signed by Wagner; French officer in long coat and helmet standing in street (in Greek town or city?), facing right, stroking moustache; fortress in right background. Upright folio; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
One in a collection of nine original pencil and chalk sketches, on 6 sheets, stamped with monogram of E. C(rofts); officer in cocked hat and cape, rear view. One in a collection of nine original pencil and chalk sketches, on 6 sheets, stamped with monogram of E. C(rofts); officer in cocked hat and cape, rear view. Study for the painting "The Morning of Waterloo" (Royal Academy, 1876). New York, Rockman Prints, 1950. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 8 original unsigned watercolor caricatures of officers, full-length. Stout officer facing left. One of a collection of 8 original unsigned watercolor caricatures of officers, full-length. Stout officer facing left. Upright; no margins; yellowed, slightly soiled; mounted in small folio album of light blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold "French Military Caricatures, c. 1850". Paris, 1956. Presented by Boris Ermoloff. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Courboin; officer leading small troop of soldiers in turco uniforms, in desert landscape. Original watercolor signed and dated by Courboin; officer leading small troop of soldiers in turco uniforms, in desert landscape. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger Dedham, Henry Hornblower, 2005
