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.
1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album
1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album
Line-lithograph by and after Grünwedel, dated 1849 by artist; scrolled design with 2 illustrations of mounted cuirrassiers, trophies in upper center. Line-lithograph by and after Grünwedel, dated 1849 by artist; scrolled design with 2 illustrations of mounted cuirrassiers, trophies in upper center. Oblong medium folio; margins trimmed; worn. Munich, Wölfle, 1954. Title supplied by cataloger
2nd in pair of engraved plates by and after Riedel, numbered 4; 3 decorative arrangements of weapons and trophies, etc. 2nd in pair of engraved plates by and after Riedel, numbered 4; 3 decorative arrangements of weapons and trophies, etc. Upright; plate marks, margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1956.
1st in pair of engraved plates by and after Riedel, numbered 3; 3 decorative arrangements of weapons and trophies, etc. 1st in pair of engraved plates by and after Riedel, numbered 3; 3 decorative arrangements of weapons and trophies, etc. Upright; plate marks, margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1956.
2nd of two sheets of original narrative ink caricatures [Un Frichti Bis à l'Oeil (and) Trop d'Hussards!] signed by de Sta (pseudonym of d’Arsène-Henry de Saint-Alary) (for Chronique Amusante); showing scenes of military portraiture. 2nd of two sheets of original narrative ink caricatures [Un Frichti Bis à l'Oeil (and) Trop d'Hussards!] signed by de Sta (pseudonym of d’Arsène-Henry de Saint-Alary) (for Chronique Amusante); showing scenes of military portraiture. Upright folio, margins intact; clean. N.Y.; Rockman Prints, 1964. Title: Trop d'Hussards! Sign: PEINTRE MILITAIRE
1st in pair of lithographs by Day and Haghe after Aubry; mounted uniform figure with lance, facing right, outdoors, smaller standing figures of soldiers in background. From 'The Peninsular Magazine' (London, 1840). [See also: Troops of Don Carlos]. 1st in pair of lithographs by Day and Haghe after Aubry; mounted uniform figure with lance, facing right, outdoors, smaller standing figures of soldiers in background. From 'The Peninsular Magazine' (London, 1840). [See also: Troops of Don Carlos]. Upright, matted together; margins intact; clean. Providence, Zaremba, 1958.
Etching (by and after Baur); mounted officer at left center near drummer, artillery pieces and group of soldiers gathering for battle at right. Etching (by and after Baur); mounted officer at left center near drummer, artillery pieces and group of soldiers gathering for battle at right. Oblong, mounted on beige paper; margins almost entirely trimmed away. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962. title provided by cataloger
2nd in pair of lithographs by Day and Haghe after Aubry; mounted uniform figure with lance, facing left, outdoors, smaller figures of soldiers in background. From 'The Peninsular Magazine' (London, 1840). [See also: Troops of the Queen]. 2nd in pair of lithographs by Day and Haghe after Aubry; mounted uniform figure with lance, facing left, outdoors, smaller figures of soldiers in background. From 'The Peninsular Magazine' (London, 1840). [See also: Troops of the Queen]. Upright, matted together; margins intact; clean. Providence, Zaremba, 1958.
Collodion print photographs; large troop of French infantry, led by mounted officer, marching with rifles down village street; detachment of chasseurs on country track, town in distance (somewhere in northeastern France). Collodion print photographs; large troop of French infantry, led by mounted officer, marching with rifles down village street; detachment of chasseurs on country track, town in distance (somewhere in northeastern France). Oblong, mounted with 2nd smaller photo on black board backing; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 23 engraved plates of camp, battle, maneuver and review scenes, showing small figures of soldiers and groups. Officers on hill reviewing soldiers headed to battle. One of a collection of 23 engraved plates of camp, battle, maneuver and review scenes, showing small figures of soldiers and groups. Officers on hill reviewing soldiers headed to battle. Unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Uncolored copper engraved caricature after Collet; grenadier and woman carrying corpulent officers across brook, other soldiers in background, 2 women outside cottage watching at left, dog carrying puppy across at right. Uncolored copper engraved caricature after Collet; grenadier and woman carrying corpulent officers across brook, other soldiers in background, 2 women outside cottage watching at left, dog carrying puppy across at right. Upright folio; plate mark, matted; margins trimmed close; yellowed; worm hole. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
Hand-colored copper engraved caricature after Collet, published 25 Jany. 1772; grenadier and woman carrying corpulent officers across brook, other soldiers in background, 2 women outside cottage watching at left, dog carrying puppy across at right. Hand-colored copper engraved caricature after Collet, published 25 Jany. 1772; grenadier and woman carrying corpulent officers across brook, other soldiers in background, 2 women outside cottage watching at left, dog carrying puppy across at right. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed; several holes. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
5th in suite of 12 mounted aquatint plates of battles, military and camp scenes, views (by C. Turner after St. Clair); army encamped in wooded valley, mountains in background; showing troops engaged in various camp activities. 5th in suite of 12 mounted aquatint plates of battles, military and camp scenes, views (by C. Turner after St. Clair); army encamped in wooded valley, mountains in background; showing troops engaged in various camp activities. Folio, unbound in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "St. Clair Peninsular Campaign - 1810"; titles and margins trimmed away; clean. From 'A Series of Views of the Principal Occurrences of the Campaigns in Spain and Portugal'. London, Francis Edwards, 1945.
Original photograph dated 10.6.54 of Queen Elizabeth II, in uniform of Colonel-in-Chief of the Coldstream Guards, riding side-saddle on Winston during her official birthday parade. With her is the Duke of Edinburgh, riding Alamein. Original photograph dated 10.6.54 of Queen Elizabeth II, in uniform of Colonel-in-Chief of the Coldstream Guards, riding side-saddle on Winston during her official birthday parade. With her is the Duke of Edinburgh, riding Alamein. Medium upright folio; margins; clean.
Original photograph dated 10.6.54 of Queen Elizabeth II on horseback in front of a crowd of people, some using cardboard telescopes, during the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Original photograph dated 10.6.54 of Queen Elizabeth II on horseback in front of a crowd of people, some using cardboard telescopes, during the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Medium upright folio; margins; clean.
Subject: Grenadier Guards parading in front of Windsor Castle; Queen Victoria passing in carriage. Subject: Grenadier Guards parading in front of Windsor Castle; Queen Victoria passing in carriage. Title continues: Descriptive fantasia by John Pridham. Pr. 4/-
1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; mounted figure galloping right, soldiers, horses and casualties in background 1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; mounted figure galloping right, soldiers, horses and casualties in background Upright folio. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961. 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 unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; mounted uniform figure, facing left. Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; mounted uniform figure, facing left. Small upright, matted; margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed by Angus McBride; three soldiers in various uniforms. For Osprey volume on SAS Original watercolor signed by Angus McBride; three soldiers in various uniforms. For Osprey volume on SAS Rochester, VT, Charles Woolley, 1999
One of a pair of etchings, signed and one dated Rouen 1917, by Milliere; seated uniform figures. One of a pair of etchings, signed and one dated Rouen 1917, by Milliere; seated uniform figures. Large upright folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Cart, 1948.
One of a pair of color prints of mounted uniform figures after Teague, cited 1945 by artist. See also: Officers of the 6th Dragoon Guards--Carabiniers. One of a pair of color prints of mounted uniform figures after Teague, cited 1945 by artist. See also: Officers of the 6th Dragoon Guards--Carabiniers. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Los Angeles, Windsor House, 1946.
8th in suite of 8 watercolors of mounted uniform figures (by Lawson) after original painting of 1802; mounted cavalryman in tan coat, red jacket, helmet, holding rifle on shoulder, facing left. 8th in suite of 8 watercolors of mounted uniform figures (by Lawson) after original painting of 1802; mounted cavalryman in tan coat, red jacket, helmet, holding rifle on shoulder, facing left. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson, from original documents". London, Lawson, 1959.
One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in blue with rifle walking to the left. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in blue with rifle walking to the left. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
Unsigned pencil sketch by Day of 3 soldiers seated together and talking on a troop train. Unsigned pencil sketch by Day of 3 soldiers seated together and talking on a troop train. Oblong folio; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger.
Unsigned pencil sketch on aqua paper of soldiers seated and standing in train car. Unsigned pencil sketch on aqua paper of soldiers seated and standing in train car. Oblong folio; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.
