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.
Color aquatint by Williams after Barker, published Feby. 6, 1810; view of Dutch city in distance under siege from cannon on dyke in foreground and from ships offshore at right. Color aquatint by Williams after Barker, published Feby. 6, 1810; view of Dutch city in distance under siege from cannon on dyke in foreground and from ships offshore at right. Narrow oblong folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
1st in collection of 4 engraved plates after Langendyck of military scenes; generals in foreground mounting horses in flight, battle on ridge in background. 1st in collection of 4 engraved plates after Langendyck of military scenes; generals in foreground mounting horses in flight, battle on ridge in background. Small oblong folio; margins; somewhat soiled. Paris, Grangié sale, 1968. Title supplied by cataloger
3rd in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; 2 standing adjutants in conversation, in blue and white jackets, respectively, and gray trousers. 3rd in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; 2 standing adjutants in conversation, in blue and white jackets, respectively, and gray trousers. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.
Engraving by and after Butler; two mounted officers, one falling, leading infantry into battle. Engraving by and after Butler; two mounted officers, one falling, leading infantry into battle. Large upright folio, matted; margins; margin stained. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2005
34th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of Soviet air forces sergeant in blue uniform; insignia images in upper right margin. 34th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of Soviet air forces sergeant in blue uniform; insignia images in upper right margin. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
1st in set of original drawings in ink, pencil and crayon, signed (and some dated) by Hubl; rotund Austrian soldier facing left, playing tuba. 1st in set of original drawings in ink, pencil and crayon, signed (and some dated) by Hubl; rotund Austrian soldier facing left, playing tuba. Upright folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
One of a suite of 8 numbered hand colored engraved plates (by and?) after Geissler, showing scenes in Leipzig with French, Saxon, Prussian troops, civilians, etc. Troops in bivouac eating, mingling with civilians including woman. No. 6. One of a suite of 8 numbered hand colored engraved plates (by and?) after Geissler, showing scenes in Leipzig with French, Saxon, Prussian troops, civilians, etc. Troops in bivouac eating, mingling with civilians including woman. No. 6. In maroon slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.
One of a pair of original watercolors on brown and gray paper signed and dated 16.8.71 and 17.8.71 by E. Hünten. [See also: Sergeant Hammann 2te Gde. Jäger.] One of a pair of original watercolors on brown and gray paper signed and dated 16.8.71 and 17.8.71 by E. Hünten. [See also: Sergeant Hammann 2te Gde. Jäger.] Small narrow upright folio, one of 2 pieces; margins; faded, spotted. Hamburg, Schulz, 1968.
Original ink sketch signed and dated by Stevenson; front view of flatbed truck with powerful engine and wheels, "My Gal Sal" painted on engine hood. Original ink sketch signed and dated by Stevenson; front view of flatbed truck with powerful engine and wheels, "My Gal Sal" painted on engine hood. 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.
Humorous image of a soldier in the driver's seat of a jeep looking out window at a flat tire. The jeep is just before the German border. Humorous image of a soldier in the driver's seat of a jeep looking out window at a flat tire. The jeep is just before the German border. Arnett served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. After training in camouflage deception at Fort Meade in 1943, he became part of a special secret unit, the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army') in January 1944. He served in Belgium, France, Holland, Luxembourg and Germany. Encouraged by his officers, he did numerous cartoons to improve the morale of his fellow soldiers.
Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Js. Gillray, published Novr. 18th, 1793; women dressing soldiers in hoods, leggings etc. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Js. Gillray, published Novr. 18th, 1793; women dressing soldiers in hoods, leggings etc. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; creased; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Colored lithograph by Thayer, published by Hewitt; soldiers and officers near camp, showing uniforms; certificate issued to Charles C. Merchant, Sept. 6, 1862. Colored lithograph by Thayer, published by Hewitt; soldiers and officers near camp, showing uniforms; certificate issued to Charles C. Merchant, Sept. 6, 1862. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; yellowed, margins torn. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.
The burned bodies of two Japanese soldiers lie on the ground in a hollow behind a sand dune, surrounded by barrels, baskets and barbed wire. The silhouette of an American Marine walks on the horizon. The burned bodies of two Japanese soldiers lie on the ground in a hollow behind a sand dune, surrounded by barrels, baskets and barbed wire. The silhouette of an American Marine walks on the horizon. 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 engraving. 'John Bull and a Frenchman stand facing each other; each holds a large flag inscribed with a message. The latter (r.), a soldier with a long pigtail, wearing a cocked hat and clumsy postilion's jackboots, points to his tricolour, saying, "Mon Grande Maitre bid a you read dat Monsieur." The flag: "Citizen first Consul Buonaparte presents Compliments and thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Great Britain, who have honored him with their visits at Paris, and intends himself the pleasure of returning it in person, as soon as his arrangements for that purpose can be completed." John, stout and ugly, is dressed as a sailor in short coat and trousers but wears a wig and a hat of civilian character. He answers: "And let your Grand Master read that Mownseer." The flag, on which is a St. George's Cross: "John Bull does not rightly understand the Chief Consuls lingo - but supposes he means something about Invasion, therefore the said Bull deems it necessary to observe that if his Consular Highness, dares attempt to invade any Ladies or Gentlemen, on his coast he'll be damn'd if he don't sink him." -- British Museum Hand-colored engraving. 'John Bull and a Frenchman stand facing each other; each holds a large flag inscribed with a message. The latter (r.), a soldier with a long pigtail, wearing a cocked hat and clumsy postilion's jackboots, points to his tricolour, saying, "Mon Grande Maitre bid a you read dat Monsieur." The flag: "Citizen first Consul Buonaparte presents Compliments and thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Great Britain, who have honored him with their visits at Paris, and intends himself the pleasure of returning it in person, as soon as his arrangements for that purpose can be completed." John, stout and ugly, is dressed as a sailor in short coat and trousers but wears a wig and a hat of civilian character. He answers: "And let your Grand Master read that Mownseer." The flag, on which is a St. George's Cross: "John Bull does not rightly understand the Chief Consuls lingo - but supposes he means something about Invasion, therefore the said Bull deems it necessary to observe that if his Consular Highness, dares attempt to invade any Ladies or Gentlemen, on his coast he'll be damn'd if he don't sink him." -- British Museum Published by Ackermann, July 10, 1803. Broadley attributes the print to Roberts. George, however, suggests that Woodward and Rowlandson may have been the authors. One of many invasion satires.
Original oval watercolor drawing by Lloyd (?), inscribed 'Edward Lloyd, jun."' 33 flags and ensigns of various countries in oval design. Original oval watercolor drawing by Lloyd (?), inscribed 'Edward Lloyd, jun."' 33 flags and ensigns of various countries in oval design. Upright oval, matted; margins; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger.
Line engraving tinted pink, green and yellow; 130 small illustrations of flags. Line engraving tinted pink, green and yellow; 130 small illustrations of flags. Oblong folio, matted large folio; plate mark, margins intact; creased, margins soiled. London, Francis Edwards, 1954.
words by J. B. Murphy ; melody by Sig. Gustavo Bidaux ; arranged by Calixa Lavalle. For voice and piano. Cover title. 'Respectfully dedicated to the Fenian Brotherhood throughout the world'--top of cover. Lithographic cover illustration: crossed Fenian flags. Page [2] is blank.
Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; five soldiers resting under large tree. Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; five soldiers resting under large tree. Oblong; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist.
Five soldiers drink and rest in close proximity. Pen and ink with some wash. Five soldiers drink and rest in close proximity. Pen and ink with some wash. Censor's stamp on verso. Fredenthal was one of the civilian artists assigned to the War Department Art Program in 1943. He served with the South Pacific War Art Unit and later became a Life magazine artist-correspondent in the Pacific. Gift of Ruth Ann Fredenthal, 1994.
One of a collection of 6 original pencil sketches by Krareisen; 5 uniform figures from behind, showing backpacks, most holding rifles. One of a collection of 6 original pencil sketches by Krareisen; 5 uniform figures from behind, showing backpacks, most holding rifles. Oblong, unbound; mounted on cream paper; yellowed and worn; in blue case, white leather backstrip with gold stamped lettering. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1954.
One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Five figures on horseback riding toward left. One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Five figures on horseback riding toward left. Oblong; red cloth, red leather label stamped gold; margins of plate trimmed close, plate yellowed and mounted. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Chromolithograph (trade card?); bust portrait in uniform, decoration of trophies, etc. at left. Chromolithograph (trade card?); bust portrait in uniform, decoration of trophies, etc. at left. Upright; margins intact; clean. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.
1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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/)
Two men fishing from boat, bridge in background Two men fishing from boat, bridge in background Formerly in the collection of Perpetua Ingram; sold at Sotheby's May 22, 1997. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, May 4, 1871, page 440. New York, Swann Auction Galleries, 2015
5th in collection of 10 original pen and ink drawings signed and dated by Jeffreys; grinning British soldier in pith helmet, holding (fishing?) twig over trench or waterhole. 5th in collection of 10 original pen and ink drawings signed and dated by Jeffreys; grinning British soldier in pith helmet, holding (fishing?) twig over trench or waterhole. Upright folio, unbound; no margins; in blue cloth portfolio, white label: 'Jeffreys, Edward Grover. Scenes during World War One. 10 pen and ink drawings on paper" (older red label scratched off spine). Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2012
Hand-colored line print on gray paper; standing uniform figure. Hand-colored line print on gray paper; standing uniform figure. Upright; margins; clean. Washington, DC, H. Williams. title provided by cataloger
Hand-colored engraving; bird's eye view of battle. 'Print showing American soldiers in the foreground, Boulden's house, and the British troops, as well as General Robert Ross being shot, his horse rearing, and the retreat of the British, with Ross, back to the water in the upper right' -- Library of Congress. Hand-colored engraving; bird's eye view of battle. 'Print showing American soldiers in the foreground, Boulden's house, and the British troops, as well as General Robert Ross being shot, his horse rearing, and the retreat of the British, with Ross, back to the water in the upper right' -- Library of Congress. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. New York, Old Print Shop, 1945.
Color facsimile of hand colored engraving with same title, published by the Peale Museum, Baltimore, printed by Meriden Gravure Co., Meriden, CT, 1950. Color facsimile of hand colored engraving with same title, published by the Peale Museum, Baltimore, printed by Meriden Gravure Co., Meriden, CT, 1950.
Signed watercolor; lone figure on horseback From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' Signed watercolor; lone figure on horseback From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' 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/)
Original watercolor signed and dated by Prades; ranks of riflemen under review by 2 mounted officers at right center, landscape background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Prades; ranks of riflemen under review by 2 mounted officers at right center, landscape background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; small portion of one corner missing. title provided by cataloger