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.
33rd in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted figure of French officer in dark blue coat, white trousers, white trim, facing left. 33rd in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted figure of French officer in dark blue coat, white trousers, white trim, facing left. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
Albumen print photograph; North African soldier in burnoose, with rifle, mounted on white horse, facing right, open field in background. Albumen print photograph; North African soldier in burnoose, with rifle, mounted on white horse, facing right, open field in background. Square, in envelope; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original signed watercolor by Thuret; piquet of 6 mounted dragoons in countryside. Original signed watercolor by Thuret; piquet of 6 mounted dragoons in countryside. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956.
Original sepia ink sketch, signed by Shannon, of a French naval officer in Noumea with notations as to the color of various parts of his uniform; Noumea, New Caledonia. Original sepia ink sketch, signed by Shannon, of a French naval officer in Noumea with notations as to the color of various parts of his uniform; Noumea, New Caledonia. Shannon served as a war artist with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific War Art Unit in 1943. Later became picture editor and illustrator for the Army Information and Education Division, New York, 1944-1946.
Etching on grey-tan paper signed and dated by Boerner; dragoon leaning forward in saddle, horse resting, outdoors. Etching on grey-tan paper signed and dated by Boerner; dragoon leaning forward in saddle, horse resting, outdoors. Small upright; plate mark. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1971. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Derosne; uniform group, outdoors. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Derosne; uniform group, outdoors. Oblong medium folio; margins; yellowed. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1962. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
18th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Gallina; uniform group of 8 standing figures, including officer, dragoon, hussar, cuirassier, and infantrymen. 18th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Gallina; uniform group of 8 standing figures, including officer, dragoon, hussar, cuirassier, and infantrymen. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820". New York, Rockman Prints, 1948,
17th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Gallina; uniform group of 6 standing figures, including dragoon, hussar, cuirassier, rifleman, infantryman. 17th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Gallina; uniform group of 6 standing figures, including dragoon, hussar, cuirassier, rifleman, infantryman. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820". New York, Rockman Prints, 1948,
16th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Bramatti; uniform group of 6 standing figures, including officer, hussar, grenadier, lancer, dragoon, and Mamluk wearing turban and scimitar. 16th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Bramatti; uniform group of 6 standing figures, including officer, hussar, grenadier, lancer, dragoon, and Mamluk wearing turban and scimitar. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820". New York, Weyhe, 1942.
14th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Biasioli; uniform group of 9 standing figures, showing French military, governmental, and other uniforms and costume, ca. 1800. 14th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Biasioli; uniform group of 9 standing figures, showing French military, governmental, and other uniforms and costume, ca. 1800. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820". New York, Weyhe, 1938.
15th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Biasioli; uniform group of 9 standing figures, showing French military, governmental, and other uniforms and costume, ca. 1800. 15th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Biasioli; uniform group of 9 standing figures, showing French military, governmental, and other uniforms and costume, ca. 1800. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820". N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948. another copy of engraving mods record askb012958
Colored lithograph (impressionist style) by and after Ibels; soldiers marching in column, preceded by trumpeter; officer and another trumpeter at left. Colored lithograph (impressionist style) by and after Ibels; soldiers marching in column, preceded by trumpeter; officer and another trumpeter at left. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Redfern (Maggs), 1956. Title supplied by cataloger
Collection of 4 sheets of letter-paper with chromolithographic borders and illustrations of uniform figures and groups of: a) chasseurs à cheval, b) chasseurs à pied, c) cuirassiers, d) train. Collection of 4 sheets of letter-paper with chromolithographic borders and illustrations of uniform figures and groups of: a) chasseurs à cheval, b) chasseurs à pied, c) cuirassiers, d) train. Upright; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1972. title provided by cataloger
Hand-colored engraving, unsigned; scene of military execution (possibly of Claude François de Malet), dog clinging to condemned at left, firing squad at right, landscape background. Hand-colored engraving, unsigned; scene of military execution (possibly of Claude François de Malet), dog clinging to condemned at left, firing squad at right, landscape background. Small oblong, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Pencil drawing (by Dighton) of 4 soldiers standing and sitting. Pencil drawing (by Dighton) of 4 soldiers standing and sitting. Oblong small folio, mounted on white paper bearing title in pencil, no margins, clean. Southsea, UK, Stephen Wood, 2004
Original watercolor, signed bottom right: 'O. Norie'; group of French infantry troops in blue overcoats, forming up (for maneuvers?), with military band group in foreground. Original watercolor, signed bottom right: 'O. Norie'; group of French infantry troops in blue overcoats, forming up (for maneuvers?), with military band group in foreground. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Colored lithograph alphabet printed by Geny-Gros, with 38 uniform figures in 4 rows. Colored lithograph alphabet printed by Geny-Gros, with 38 uniform figures in 4 rows. Large upright folio, matted; margins; slightly worn and yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. title provided by cataloger
Sheet with 3 rows of pasted-on small colored lithograph cut-out imagerie figures forming military funeral cortège. Sheet with 3 rows of pasted-on small colored lithograph cut-out imagerie figures forming military funeral cortège. Oblong folio, 2 pieces [cf. FrP1860mf-b], mounted on paper; margins. Title and subtitle provided by cataloger
Sheet with 3 rows of pasted-on small colored lithograph cut-out imagerie figures forming military funeral cortège Sheet with 3 rows of pasted-on small colored lithograph cut-out imagerie figures forming military funeral cortège Oblong folio, 2 pieces [cf. FrP1860mf-1a], mounted on paper; margins. Title and subtitle provided by cataloger
One of 3 original watercolor drawings after Graf of uniform figure. [See also: French troops in Africa, II Empire; Proposed French Infantry Uniform, c. 1912]. One of 3 original watercolor drawings after Graf of uniform figure. [See also: French troops in Africa, II Empire; Proposed French Infantry Uniform, c. 1912]. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Lithograph; half-length portrait of unidentified lieutenant-general (possibly the duc de Choiseul), hatless, in uniform, arms folded, wearing Légion d'Honneur. Lithograph; half-length portrait of unidentified lieutenant-general (possibly the duc de Choiseul), hatless, in uniform, arms folded, wearing Légion d'Honneur. Upright; margins entirely trimmed away. Title supplied by cataloger
Unsigned sepia wash drawing; 3 mounted lancers of 1er Régiment, Lanciers Polonais de la Garde. Unsigned sepia wash drawing; 3 mounted lancers of 1er Régiment, Lanciers Polonais de la Garde. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Colored lithograph by and after Eugène (Lami?), dated 1820 by artist; 2 hussars and 2 lancers, dismounted, one with guidon, standing and talking together in street, other soldiers seen through gate at left. Colored lithograph by and after Eugène (Lami?), dated 1820 by artist; 2 hussars and 2 lancers, dismounted, one with guidon, standing and talking together in street, other soldiers seen through gate at left. Upright medium folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original watercolor signed bottom right: 'O. Norie'; mounted uniform figure of French lancer, riding toward left over barren hills (Crimea?), looking back over shoulder; smaller uniform figures in background. Original watercolor signed bottom right: 'O. Norie'; mounted uniform figure of French lancer, riding toward left over barren hills (Crimea?), looking back over shoulder; smaller uniform figures in background. Oblong small folio; no margins; clean.
6th of 7 watercolor, ink or pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups, mounted in album; pencil sketch of French lancer, standing with woman in hoop skirt, who is holding parasol. 6th of 7 watercolor, ink or pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups, mounted in album; pencil sketch of French lancer, standing with woman in hoop skirt, who is holding parasol. Upright; bound in red, black and white decorated boards, maroon leather label stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.
Original watercolor signed by Lalaisse; 3/4 view from rear of mounted lancer, small pencil sketch of dismounted figure at right. Original watercolor signed by Lalaisse; 3/4 view from rear of mounted lancer, small pencil sketch of dismounted figure at right. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 16 original matted pencil sketches heightened with chalk, stamped with monogram of E(rnest) C(rofts). Three-fourths view of mounted soldier from behind. Study for painting One of a collection of 16 original matted pencil sketches heightened with chalk, stamped with monogram of E(rnest) C(rofts). Three-fourths view of mounted soldier from behind. Study for painting Folio, unbound, matted; in maroon portfolio stamped gold; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1965.
Hand-colored engraving caricature, published March 1st, 1794. 'A scene at Brighton; some Frenchmen have landed on the beach; others are in broad clumsy boats which have left French men-of-war. In the foreground old women and yokels are dealing with the invaders. A woman resembling Martha Gunn, the bathing-woman, trampling on prostrate bodies, holds out at arm's length a kicking French soldier. Two lean and ragged fops (left) kneel before two irate women, one wielding a spit, the other an oar. A yokel uses his pitchfork to raise a prostrate man; he is smoking a pipe. Fat soldiers or volunteers advance from the right, one carrying a basket of pistols. Behind (right) is the high sea-front backed by houses. From this upper level guns are being fired at the boats, some of which founder, and at the ships. The nearest boat, half sunk, displays a guillotine. In bathing-boxes inscribed 'Smoaker' ('7') and ('8') are Fox and Sheridan, furtively looking out. The figures in the foreground are burlesqued, the fighting absurd. In the distance soldiers are drawn up on the beach firing at the invaders under the command of a mounted officer. The first row kneel, the second fire standing. Spectators watch from behind a sea wall and from the windows of the nearest house'. -- British Museum Hand-colored engraving caricature, published March 1st, 1794. 'A scene at Brighton; some Frenchmen have landed on the beach; others are in broad clumsy boats which have left French men-of-war. In the foreground old women and yokels are dealing with the invaders. A woman resembling Martha Gunn, the bathing-woman, trampling on prostrate bodies, holds out at arm's length a kicking French soldier. Two lean and ragged fops (left) kneel before two irate women, one wielding a spit, the other an oar. A yokel uses his pitchfork to raise a prostrate man; he is smoking a pipe. Fat soldiers or volunteers advance from the right, one carrying a basket of pistols. Behind (right) is the high sea-front backed by houses. From this upper level guns are being fired at the boats, some of which founder, and at the ships. The nearest boat, half sunk, displays a guillotine. In bathing-boxes inscribed 'Smoaker' ('7') and ('8') are Fox and Sheridan, furtively looking out. The figures in the foreground are burlesqued, the fighting absurd. In the distance soldiers are drawn up on the beach firing at the invaders under the command of a mounted officer. The first row kneel, the second fire standing. Spectators watch from behind a sea wall and from the windows of the nearest house'. -- British Museum Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Unsigned original charcoal portrait of unidentified man, hatless, in uniform of inspecteur des douanes, right hand thrust inside tunic. Unsigned original charcoal portrait of unidentified man, hatless, in uniform of inspecteur des douanes, right hand thrust inside tunic. Square folio, matted; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger
Unsigned original ink drawing; 2 infantrymen in combat in position behind ruined wall. Unsigned original ink drawing; 2 infantrymen in combat in position behind ruined wall. Upright folio; margins; splotches with watercolor. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.