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.
One of a pair of hand-colored copper engravings by C. Lasinio after Minghi; central illustration on each of uniform figures surrounded by border showing hat, sword, buttons, sword-knot, epaulette etc. One of a pair of hand-colored copper engravings by C. Lasinio after Minghi; central illustration on each of uniform figures surrounded by border showing hat, sword, buttons, sword-knot, epaulette etc. Upright folio; plate marks, margins trimmed close; worn, stained, soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954.
Original pen and ink and wash sketch of 2 men boxing on the deck of a ship with 5 others looking on. Original pen and ink and wash sketch of 2 men boxing on the deck of a ship with 5 others looking on. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.
Etching with mezzotint. A well fed British sailor sits astride the globe and pushes the emaciated and badly hurt Citoyen François literally off the map and into obscurity. Jack Tar's growing heft contrasts with Citoyen François' body, which literally has been carved and hollowed by French military losses. Jack Tar straddles England, Europe and Northern Africa, whereas Citoyen François is beginning to lose his hold over Turkey. Colored aquatint with etching. The lower left corner of the sheet has been torn off and patched with a piece of white paper. As a result the "F" in "Fighting" is now missing. Etching with mezzotint. A well fed British sailor sits astride the globe and pushes the emaciated and badly hurt Citoyen François literally off the map and into obscurity. Jack Tar's growing heft contrasts with Citoyen François' body, which literally has been carved and hollowed by French military losses. Jack Tar straddles England, Europe and Northern Africa, whereas Citoyen François is beginning to lose his hold over Turkey. Colored aquatint with etching. The lower left corner of the sheet has been torn off and patched with a piece of white paper. As a result the "F" in "Fighting" is now missing. Published by Hannah Humphrey, 1799-11-20. British Museum, BM 9268. This engraving was originally published by H. Humphrey a year earlier on Nov. 20, 1798. It is this earlier state that Broadley catalogs, not the 1799 version. The earlier Gillray print was published in celebration of Admiral Nelson's naval victory and included a satirized portrait of 'Buonaparte' fighting Jack Tar, here replaced with 'Citoyen François.' Caption: Pubd Novr 20th 1798 by H. Humphrey St James's Street Label(s): "Warren", "Howe", "Duncan", "Bridport", "Nelson". Slogan(s): "Britannia Rules the W[orld]"
written by Ernest Ball and J. Sutton Pateman ; composed by Will Hyde ; sung by Ernest Ball. Cover title. Price 4/- F. & D. 5164. Song; melody and words only, staff and tonic sol-fa notation. First line: England she is proud to worship men who've nobly fought and won. First line of chorus: Fighting for liberty. Color lithographic cover illustration: soldier with sword on veldt; inset of soldiers fighting natives; H.G. Banks Lith. Song refers to Major Wilson's last stand on the Shangani River.
Poster urges boys to work against world hunger. Poster urges boys to work against world hunger. Printed in colors on white paper. Title superimposed on illustration of boy fighting off vultures with pitchfork.
One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Guard in gray and white with black hat with feather. One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Guard in gray and white with black hat with feather. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth slipcase, dark blue leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Guard in red and white with hat with black feather. One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Guard in red and white with hat with black feather. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth slipcase, dark blue leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
Wood-engraved plate; view of parade with buildings in background. Wood-engraved plate; view of parade with buildings in background. From Harper's Weekly, October 24, 1874, page 877; short explanatory article on verso page 878. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1954.
Original unsigned watercolor (possibly by Christopher Clark or Gilbert Holliday?); regiment charging towards left with lances and pennants, officer and trumpeter in foreground. Original unsigned watercolor (possibly by Christopher Clark or Gilbert Holliday?); regiment charging towards left with lances and pennants, officer and trumpeter in foreground. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original unsigned watercolor; mounted uniform figure galloping toward left, right arm raised, landscape background. Original unsigned watercolor; mounted uniform figure galloping toward left, right arm raised, landscape background. Oblong, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.
Original acrylic painting on board, signed by Michael; emblem design showing eagle holding torpedo, shadow of dragon, crocodile, and anchor surrounding globe, with shadowy hand reaching across Pacific toward Japan. Original acrylic painting on board, signed by Michael; emblem design showing eagle holding torpedo, shadow of dragon, crocodile, and anchor surrounding globe, with shadowy hand reaching across Pacific toward Japan. Upright folio; narrow margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
10th in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red, white and blue striped coat and tricorn hat, standing, playing fife; title in pencil on verso. 10th in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red, white and blue striped coat and tricorn hat, standing, playing fife; title in pencil on verso. Upright folio, unbound, in red board portfolio stamped gold "Costumes Suisses", red leather back; margins; slight foxing, portfolio rubbed. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.
Engraving; King and aides or princes, mounted and in uniform, riding through street at moment of bomb or sharpshooter attempt which has wounded some grenadiers and one officer. Engraving; King and aides or princes, mounted and in uniform, riding through street at moment of bomb or sharpshooter attempt which has wounded some grenadiers and one officer. Small oblong; margins trimmed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961.
Engraving by J. Gillray after Swarts; full-length portrait in military costume, sbaer in right hand, outdoors, smoke and burning town in background. Engraving by J. Gillray after Swarts; full-length portrait in military costume, sbaer in right hand, outdoors, smoke and burning town in background. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.
Original watercolor portrait signed by Heath; full-length figure in uniform of general of hussars, line of mounted hussars in background. Original watercolor portrait signed by Heath; full-length figure in uniform of general of hussars, line of mounted hussars in background. Upright folio, matted; no margins. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1973. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor caricature, unsigned; short and rotund officer figure (in profile) hurrying towards left, hat in upraised right hand, title from ink manuscript. Original watercolor caricature, unsigned; short and rotund officer figure (in profile) hurrying towards left, hat in upraised right hand, title from ink manuscript. Small; margins; yellowed; creased at two corners. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original oil painting, signed and dated by Day; group of 16 soldiers relaxing, drinking etc. at field station in woods, canopy tent in background. Original oil painting, signed and dated by Day; group of 16 soldiers relaxing, drinking etc. at field station in woods, canopy tent in background. In wooden frame. Gift of H. Talmage Day.
Hand-colored etched caricature by Williams after Woodward; officer interrupting soldier seated with two women near tree. Hand-colored etched caricature by Williams after Woodward; officer interrupting soldier seated with two women near tree. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Spencer, 1955.
One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in blue and khaki on brown horse facing left. One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in blue and khaki on brown horse facing left. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Player; mounted uniform figure, facing left, left hand on rear of saddle. Original watercolor signed and dated by Player; mounted uniform figure, facing left, left hand on rear of saddle. Square folio, matted on board; margins; clean. Title provided by cataloger. London, Maggs, 2006
1st in pair of unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings; dismounted uniform figure, wearing large bonneted feathered hat, red sash, heavy saber, carrying walking stick, beside horse, outdoors. [See also: Officer of Horse Artillery.] 1st in pair of unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings; dismounted uniform figure, wearing large bonneted feathered hat, red sash, heavy saber, carrying walking stick, beside horse, outdoors. [See also: Officer of Horse Artillery.] Upright, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery.
Full-length figure of soldier wearing shako and holding sword, gesturing to his right. Full-length figure of soldier wearing shako and holding sword, gesturing to his right. Title inscribed below in ink. Signed W. Spencer [?] Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2009
Stipple engraving by Bocquet for 'Gifford's History of the War'; 1/2-length portrait in uniform, showing orders. Stipple engraving by Bocquet for 'Gifford's History of the War'; 1/2-length portrait in uniform, showing orders. Upright, matted medium folio; margins intact. New York, Henry L. Bokelman, 1948.
Original pen and ink and watercolor caricature on board, signed and dated by Murphy, of General Sir Thomas Blamey wearing only shorts and slippers, standing on a red carpet,holding a drink in his right hand. Original pen and ink and watercolor caricature on board, signed and dated by Murphy, of General Sir Thomas Blamey wearing only shorts and slippers, standing on a red carpet,holding a drink in his right hand. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.
One of a collection of 7 colored and uncolored bust and half-length portraits in uniform. Engraved by H. Meyer after J. Jackson, from original by Sir W. Beechey, published Aug. 27, 1817; color. One of a collection of 7 colored and uncolored bust and half-length portraits in uniform. Engraved by H. Meyer after J. Jackson, from original by Sir W. Beechey, published Aug. 27, 1817; color. Upright folio; some margins trimmed; some soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
Colored stipple-engraving; oval bust portrait in uniform, Golden Fleece and Maria Theresia order. Colored stipple-engraving; oval bust portrait in uniform, Golden Fleece and Maria Theresia order. Upright; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.
Figure on horseback in rural landscape, soldiers on maneuvers in distance. Figure on horseback in rural landscape, soldiers on maneuvers in distance. Wash and ink drawing on board, reproduced in The Regiment, May 23, 1896, page 113 (cover) Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2006
Photoengraving by D.Cameron Swan after Paul (published 1910); 3/4-length portrait, seated, in field marshal's uniform, arms below. Photoengraving by D.Cameron Swan after Paul (published 1910); 3/4-length portrait, seated, in field marshal's uniform, arms below. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; yellowed and slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
