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.
Original watercolor on gray-blue paper signed by Spy (Leslie Matthew Ward); full-length portrait in field-marshal's uniform and greatcoat, baton in right hand, hat in left. Original watercolor on gray-blue paper signed by Spy (Leslie Matthew Ward); full-length portrait in field-marshal's uniform and greatcoat, baton in right hand, hat in left. For Vanity Fair, June 25, 1903, No. 884 as 'Chelsea Hospital'. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
Mezzotint proof by Scott after Fisher, published April 11th, 1864; full-length portrait in full dress uniform, hat and baton on table at left, fort and column in distance. Mezzotint proof by Scott after Fisher, published April 11th, 1864; full-length portrait in full dress uniform, hat and baton on table at left, fort and column in distance. The portrait is identical to an oil painting by George Théodore Berthon but with a different background. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955. title provided by cataloger
Color print (proof before letters) after Woodville, signed by artist, published 1st October 1914; equestrian portrait in field-marshal's uniform, followed by staff, marching soldiers in right background. Color print (proof before letters) after Woodville, signed by artist, published 1st October 1914; equestrian portrait in field-marshal's uniform, followed by staff, marching soldiers in right background. Large upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950. title provided by cataloger
Figure on horseback in rural landscape. Figure on horseback in rural landscape. Wash and ink drawing on board, reproduced in The Regiment, May 30, 1896, page 129 (cover) Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2006
Mezzotint, published by Messrs. Fores, London, July 6th, 1860 (after a painting by John Lucas); full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, battle in progress in left background. Mezzotint, published by Messrs. Fores, London, July 6th, 1860 (after a painting by John Lucas); full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, battle in progress in left background. Giant upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. The original portait is in the National Armny Musem, London. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
Color plate after Spy; semi-caricature full-length figure in uniform. Color plate after Spy; semi-caricature full-length figure in uniform. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; matted; clean.
Mezzotint proof before letters (by Young after Brand); profile head-and-shoulders portrait in hussar uniform. Mezzotint proof before letters (by Young after Brand); profile head-and-shoulders portrait in hussar uniform. Upright medium folio, matted folio; margins entirely trimmed away. Title supplied by cataloger N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
Ink and sepia wash on white paper; group of men in local costume at work around ovens in the open air, with a church in the background. Ink and sepia wash on white paper; group of men in local costume at work around ovens in the open air, with a church in the background. A Serbian field kitchen at Nish [Nis Fortress, Serbia]. Initialed and dated 'JS 25/11/1885'. Published in the Illustrated London News, December 26, 1885, page 658. During this conflict, Schönberg was at the headquarters of King Milan of Serbia. London, Richard M. Ford, 2015. 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/)
2nd of 3 color aquatint plates of uniform groups, by J. Redaway after Heath, published Sepr. 1819; mounted officer with binoculars and 2 lancers in foreground, observing line of infantry in far distance. [See also: Charge and Advance.] 2nd of 3 color aquatint plates of uniform groups, by J. Redaway after Heath, published Sepr. 1819; mounted officer with binoculars and 2 lancers in foreground, observing line of infantry in far distance. [See also: Charge and Advance.] Small oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Series title provided by cataloger.
Collodion print photograph; large crowd of Indian and colonial British men, women, children and military personnel standing in open field behind rope barrier (for horse race or military parade?); plain tarp-covered pavilion in right background, banner on post. Collodion print photograph; large crowd of Indian and colonial British men, women, children and military personnel standing in open field behind rope barrier (for horse race or military parade?); plain tarp-covered pavilion in right background, banner on post. Oblong; no margins; right and left borders browned, frayed, lower left corner trimmed. title provided by cataloger
One of 3 hand colored aquatints by J. Hill after Atkinson, troops in rifle practice. [See also: Halt of troops (and) Suttling booth]. One of 3 hand colored aquatints by J. Hill after Atkinson, troops in rifle practice. [See also: Halt of troops (and) Suttling booth]. Oblong medium folio, one of 3 prints, matted; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Aquatint by J. Hill after Atkinson; color variant with superior and more careful coloring of aquatint with same title; troops in rifle practice. Aquatint by J. Hill after Atkinson; color variant with superior and more careful coloring of aquatint with same title; troops in rifle practice. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; upper left corner creased; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Original watercolor signed "John Cockburn RHS" (1st Lieutenant, R.A., 1827; Lt., R.H.A. 1834; died in Dublin November 1837); artillery crew serving field piece in left foreground, officer sighting through telescope, troops maneuvering on plain in right background. Crew in service dress with packs and knapsacks. Original watercolor signed "John Cockburn RHS" (1st Lieutenant, R.A., 1827; Lt., R.H.A. 1834; died in Dublin November 1837); artillery crew serving field piece in left foreground, officer sighting through telescope, troops maneuvering on plain in right background. Crew in service dress with packs and knapsacks. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1953.
Smaller watercolor version of the scene: Field battery in action, c. 1835, signed on reverse "L. Cockburn, (illegible) Fort (?), 22 Oct. 1835" Smaller watercolor version of the scene: Field battery in action, c. 1835, signed on reverse "L. Cockburn, (illegible) Fort (?), 22 Oct. 1835" Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
10th in collection of 4 colored and 6 uncolored lithographic plartes after Raffet, printed by Gihaut Frères; Polish officer, hand on heart, making declaration to woman, another woman dancing with man, band on balcony, cafe scene in background. 10th in collection of 4 colored and 6 uncolored lithographic plartes after Raffet, printed by Gihaut Frères; Polish officer, hand on heart, making declaration to woman, another woman dancing with man, band on balcony, cafe scene in background. Medium folio and small folio, unbound; in folio blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Raffet. Miscellaneous lithographs, c. 1828-1832."
Hand-colored engraving; banquet scene in palace hall, shown in perspective. Hand-colored engraving; banquet scene in palace hall, shown in perspective. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1954.
2nd of pair of hand-colored engravings by Mark; perspective view of coronation procession in city square. 2nd of pair of hand-colored engravings by Mark; perspective view of coronation procession in city square. Oblong medium folio, 2 prints [cf. HuP1790f-5]; plate marks, margins trimmed; creased, soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.
Lithograph by and after Wolf, printed by Leykum; procession with state coach leaving Cathedral of S. Stephan and passing through street with numerous spectators on pavement and in windows. Lithograph by and after Wolf, printed by Leykum; procession with state coach leaving Cathedral of S. Stephan and passing through street with numerous spectators on pavement and in windows. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.
Lithograph by and after Wolf, printed by Joh(ann) Höfelich; state entry of carriages and escort through city gate, troops and spectators lining street, buildings within city walls in background; from Journal pitoresque. Lithograph by and after Wolf, printed by Joh(ann) Höfelich; state entry of carriages and escort through city gate, troops and spectators lining street, buildings within city walls in background; from Journal pitoresque. Medium oblong folio; margins; slightly foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
Hand-colored aquatint; monarchs and suite, mounted, followed by troops, riding toward arch at left, men and women spectators in left foreground, Vendôme Column in right distance. Hand-colored aquatint; monarchs and suite, mounted, followed by troops, riding toward arch at left, men and women spectators in left foreground, Vendôme Column in right distance. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Gilhofer, 1971.
Wood-engraving (crude); allied leaders and troops parading through Place Vendôme, which is thickly packed with spectators in background. Wood-engraving (crude); allied leaders and troops parading through Place Vendôme, which is thickly packed with spectators in background. Small oblong folio; margins; creased, corner torn, slightly yellowed.
Hand-colored engraving by and after Löschenkohl; marriage ceremony before canopied alter, Royal men and women witnesses at right and left, also showing 4 of soldier guard. Hand-colored engraving by and after Löschenkohl; marriage ceremony before canopied alter, Royal men and women witnesses at right and left, also showing 4 of soldier guard. Oblong medium folio: margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
One of a pair of colored engravings (Feÿerliche Begehung (and) Feÿerliche Seegens...) by and after Schütz, religious ceremonies on exterior church balcony of Kirche am Hof, with numerous small figures in ecclesiastical, court and military costume. One of a pair of colored engravings (Feÿerliche Begehung (and) Feÿerliche Seegens...) by and after Schütz, religious ceremonies on exterior church balcony of Kirche am Hof, with numerous small figures in ecclesiastical, court and military costume. Upright medium folio, matted, one of two prints; margins entirely trimmed away except at bottom. N. Y., Kraus, 1952.
Lithograph by F. Wolf after Gurk; large assembly of persons in palace hall receiving medals from Emperor, seated at left and with attendant suite. Lithograph by F. Wolf after Gurk; large assembly of persons in palace hall receiving medals from Emperor, seated at left and with attendant suite. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.
Lithograph by F. Wolf, printed by Joh. Höfelich, from 'Journal Pitoresque'; Queen Victoria riding through Trafalgar Square in State Coach, National Gallery and St. Martin's Church in background. Lithograph by F. Wolf, printed by Joh. Höfelich, from 'Journal Pitoresque'; Queen Victoria riding through Trafalgar Square in State Coach, National Gallery and St. Martin's Church in background. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
One of a pair of colored engravings (Feÿerliche Begehung (and) Feÿerliche Seegens...) by and after Schütz, religious ceremonies inside church with numerous small figures in ecclesiastical, court and military costume. One of a pair of colored engravings (Feÿerliche Begehung (and) Feÿerliche Seegens...) by and after Schütz, religious ceremonies inside church with numerous small figures in ecclesiastical, court and military costume. Upright medium folio, matted, one of two prints; margins entirely trimmed away except at bottom. N. Y., Kraus, 1952.
1st in collection of 7 aquatint plates, by Dorgez, Gauthier, Marchand, Aubertin, after Le Coeur; royal carriage entering city square, troops standing in formation around the perimeter. From 'Fête du Sacre et Couronnement de leurs Majestés Impériales'. 1st in collection of 7 aquatint plates, by Dorgez, Gauthier, Marchand, Aubertin, after Le Coeur; royal carriage entering city square, troops standing in formation around the perimeter. From 'Fête du Sacre et Couronnement de leurs Majestés Impériales'. Oblong and upright folio, matted; some margins trimmed; clean. New York, Kennedy, 1943.
5th in collection of 7 colored aquatints by Dorges, Gauthier, Marchand, and Aubertin after LeCoeur; 'View from the Place de Grève of an illuminated ship, emblem of the city of Paris, on the river and fireworks on an artificial mountain landscape, a tableau representing the passage of the Mont St. Bernard, on the opposite bank' -- British Museum.. From 'Fête du Sacre et Couronnement de leurs Majestés Impériales'. 5th in collection of 7 colored aquatints by Dorges, Gauthier, Marchand, and Aubertin after LeCoeur; 'View from the Place de Grève of an illuminated ship, emblem of the city of Paris, on the river and fireworks on an artificial mountain landscape, a tableau representing the passage of the Mont St. Bernard, on the opposite bank' -- British Museum.. From 'Fête du Sacre et Couronnement de leurs Majestés Impériales'. Upright folio, matted large folio; some margins trimmed; clean, good impressions.
Supplemental addition to collection of 7 aquatint plates by Dorges, Gauthier, Marchand, Aubertin, after Le Coeur; large outdoor pavilion crowded with dignitaries, with coronation throne at center, at top of steps lined on both sides with troops; allegorical seated statue in lower left foreground. From 'Fête du Sacre et Couronnement de leurs Majestés Impériales'. Supplemental addition to collection of 7 aquatint plates by Dorges, Gauthier, Marchand, Aubertin, after Le Coeur; large outdoor pavilion crowded with dignitaries, with coronation throne at center, at top of steps lined on both sides with troops; allegorical seated statue in lower left foreground. From 'Fête du Sacre et Couronnement de leurs Majestés Impériales'. Oblong folio, matted large folio; some margins trimmed; good impressions. New York, Kennedy Galleries, 1943.
From collection of 7 colored aquatint plates, this one by Gauthier and Marchand, after Le Coeur; 'A view of the Place de Concorde in Paris on the occasion of the coronation of Napoleon on 3 December 1804, showing the opening of the ceremony with the distribution of medals, the carriages with musicians and the ascension of five balloons' -- British Museum From collection of 7 colored aquatint plates, this one by Gauthier and Marchand, after Le Coeur; 'A view of the Place de Concorde in Paris on the occasion of the coronation of Napoleon on 3 December 1804, showing the opening of the ceremony with the distribution of medals, the carriages with musicians and the ascension of five balloons' -- British Museum Oblong folio, matted large folio; some margins trimmed; clean, good impressions. New York, Kennedy Galleries, 1943.