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.
From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; profile view of infantry officer in black jacket, light blue trousers, red trim, facing right. From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; profile view of infantry officer in black jacket, light blue trousers, red trim, facing right. Unbound; clean, some slightly yellowed; in red portfolio, black label st. gold "Italian uniforms, 1900-1912; original watercolor caricatures" by "J. Ronny". Rome, Querzola, 1967.
From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of uniform decorations, etc., in scarlet, blue and black. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of uniform decorations, etc., in scarlet, blue and black. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)
Subject: Standing figure of 78th Highlanders, landscape background of castle and loch; J. Lewis Lith, 29 Dome St, Dublin. Subject: Standing figure of 78th Highlanders, landscape background of castle and loch; J. Lewis Lith, 29 Dome St, Dublin. Title continues: Dedicated to 78th Highlanders by Esme. Price 3/-
Mounted dragoon trumpeters blowing fanfare; by A. Laby. Mounted dragoon trumpeters blowing fanfare; by A. Laby. Composé pour le piano par Claude Davenport, author of "The Swallows Farewell Waltz" - "The Queen of Hearts' Waltz" Pr. 3/-
Collodion print photograph; panoramic view of massive bridge across river, with hundreds of men and women standing (for photo) in river and at river's edge, many carrying flat baskets on their heads. Collodion print photograph; panoramic view of massive bridge across river, with hundreds of men and women standing (for photo) in river and at river's edge, many carrying flat baskets on their heads. Oblong small folio; no margins; edges torn and frayed.
One of a collection of 10 mounted original watercolors signed and dated by Vladimiroff, of revolutionary scenes, some showing soldiers. Family group pulling a cart in the street piled with their household belongings. Car, statue and buildings in background. One of a collection of 10 mounted original watercolors signed and dated by Vladimiroff, of revolutionary scenes, some showing soldiers. Family group pulling a cart in the street piled with their household belongings. Car, statue and buildings in background. Oblong medium folio, mounted and bound in portfolio of 1/4 red leather stamped gold and marble boards; clean. N.Y., Lemmermann, '53. TRd.
Stipple-engraving by Lafuite after Koepfer; 11 round bust portraits of Louis Philippe, Marie Amélie, Mademoiselle d'Orleans, Duc de Nemours, Duc d'Orleans, Prince de Joinville, Mademoiselle de Baujolois, Duc de Montpensier, Duc d'Aumale, 3 of the men being in uniform, in foliate enframement with cock, flags at top. Stipple-engraving by Lafuite after Koepfer; 11 round bust portraits of Louis Philippe, Marie Amélie, Mademoiselle d'Orleans, Duc de Nemours, Duc d'Orleans, Prince de Joinville, Mademoiselle de Baujolois, Duc de Montpensier, Duc d'Aumale, 3 of the men being in uniform, in foliate enframement with cock, flags at top. title: FAMILLE ROYALE, De Louis Phillipe ler Roi des Française. label: LOUIS PHILIPPE D’ORLEANS, PROCLAMÉ ROI DES FRANCAIS LE 9 AOUT 1830. NÉ A PARIS, LE 6 OCTOBRE 1773. MARIE LE 25 NOVEMBRE 1809. EUGENE ADELAÏDE LOUISE MADEMOISELLE D’ORLEANS SŒUR DU ROI NÉE A PARIS LE 23 AOUT 1777. FRANCOIS FERDINAND LOUIS MARIE D’ORLEANS (PRINCE DE JOINVILLE) NÉ A NEUILLY LE 14 AOUT 1818. MARIE CLEMENTINE CAROLINE LEOPOLDINE CLOTILDE D’ORLÉANS (MADEMOISELLE DE BAUJOLOIS) NÉE A NEUILLY LE 3 JUIN 1718. HENRI EUGENE PHILIPPE LOUIS D’ORLEANS (DUC D’AUMALE) NÉ A PARIS LE 16 JANVIERS 1822. ANTOINE MARIE PHILIPPE LOUIS D’ORLEANS 9DUC DE MONTPENSIER) NE A NEUILLY LE 31 JUILLET 1824. MARIE CAROLINE ADELAIDE FRANCOISE LEOPOLDINE D’ORLEANS (MADEMOISELLE DE VALOIS) NEE A PALRME LE 12 AVRIL 1813. LOUIS, CHARLES PHILIPPE, RAPHAËL D’ORLEANS (DUC DE NEMOURS) NE A PARIS LE 28(?)8.bre 1814. MARIE AMELIE REINE DES FRANÇAIS NE A PALERME LE 26 AVRIL 1782. label: FERDINAND PHILIPPE LOUIS CHARLES HENRI JOSEPHE D’ORLEANS (DUC D’ORLEANS) NÉ A PALERME LE 3 7.bre 1810. LOUISE MARIE THERESE CHARLOTTE ISABELLE D’ORLÉANS (MADEMOISELLE) NÉE A PALERME LE 3 AVRIL 1812. caption: Kœpfer Del.t caption: Lafuite Sculp.t
Hand-colored line-lithograph (imagerie-type); central ill. of Napoleon in coronation robes and regalia; border of 13 round bust portraits of Bonapartes etc. in uniform or court dress; eagle and cipher at top. Hand-colored line-lithograph (imagerie-type); central ill. of Napoleon in coronation robes and regalia; border of 13 round bust portraits of Bonapartes etc. in uniform or court dress; eagle and cipher at top. Large upright folio, matted; margins; creased, 1 corner torn.
13th in collection of 15 mounted original ink and watercolor caricatures signed by Woodward; woman at left remonstrating with smug man; elderly couple conversing at right; dialogue text above. 13th in collection of 15 mounted original ink and watercolor caricatures signed by Woodward; woman at left remonstrating with smug man; elderly couple conversing at right; dialogue text above. Folio and small folio, unbound; in 1/4 blue morocco and blue cloth slipcase st. gold; some stained; from Woodin collection. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.
27th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of soldier in light gray uniform, tight gray cap, heavy machine gun over shoulder, facing left. 27th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of soldier in light gray uniform, tight gray cap, heavy machine gun over shoulder, facing left. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Sanfilippo; American soldier holding dying comrade; wooden fence in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Sanfilippo; American soldier holding dying comrade; wooden fence in background. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Soldiers in foreground cheering, one blows bugle; city in distance Soldiers in foreground cheering, one blows bugle; city in distance Formerly in the collection of Perpetua Ingram; sold at Sotheby's May 22, 1997, Detail reproduced in the Illustrated London News, October 8, 1870, page 365 (cover) New York, Swann Auction Galleries, 2015
One of a collection of 26 lithographs on paper by Pryse, all signed in pencil lower right; group of men, women and children on dockside, soldiers, ships in distance One of a collection of 26 lithographs on paper by Pryse, all signed in pencil lower right; group of men, women and children on dockside, soldiers, ships in distance N.Y., Argosy, 2010.
One of a collection of 26 lithographs on paper, all signed in pencil lower right; women and children in building with piles of bags, belongings, boxes, etc., soldiers nearby One of a collection of 26 lithographs on paper, all signed in pencil lower right; women and children in building with piles of bags, belongings, boxes, etc., soldiers nearby N.Y., Argosy, 2010.
Various images, laid out as if on postcards, depict the notorious acts of Napoleon. Various images, laid out as if on postcards, depict the notorious acts of Napoleon. Spring 1815 Caption: Exterminez, Grands Dieux! de la terre ou nous sommes, Quiconque avec plaisir répand le sang des hommes!.... Voltaire [Exterminate, Great Gods! from the earth where we stand, anyone who with pleasure spills the blood of men!...] Caption: Déposé Caption: Abdication forcée du Roi d'Espagne Charles IV. Débarquement à Fréjus. Journée du 18 Brumaire. Arrestation de Pie VII. Journée du 13 Vendémiaire. Assassinat du Duc d'Enghien. Déport de l'Ile d'Elbe. Incendie du Kremlin. Assasinat [sic] de Pichegru. Explosion du Pont de Leipsick [sic]. [Forced abdication of the King of Spain Charles IV. Debarkation at Fréjus. Day of 18 Brumaire. Arrest of Pius VII. Day of 13 Vendémiaire. Assassination of the Duke of Enghien. Deportation to the Island of Elba. Fire at the Kremlin. Assassination of Pichegru. Explosion of the Bridge of Leipzig.]
1 photogravure; sailor standing by large naval gun on ship; dead comrades around him. 1 photogravure; sailor standing by large naval gun on ship; dead comrades around him. "Boy (1st Class) John Travers Cornwall, of Chester, was mortally wounded early in the action [the Battle of Jutland Bank]. He nevertheless remained standing alone at the most exposed post, quietly awaiting orders till the end of the action, with the gun's crew dead and wounded all round him. His age was under 16 1/2 years. I regret that he has since died, but I recommend his case for special recognition in justice to his memory, and as an acknowledgement of the high example set by him - Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty's dispatch" -- text below title. Supplement to the Christmas number of the Graphic 1916 Oblong medium folio. Dedham, Henry Hornblower, 2007. 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 on blue-gray paper, by Handley-Read; ruined building and debris with large cathedral in background. Original watercolor on blue-gray paper, by Handley-Read; ruined building and debris with large cathedral in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Folkstone, G. & D. Marrin, 1999.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a sword, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a sword, standing. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers, (this one by Binck, formerly attributed to Beham). 'The standard bearer on horseback and the foot soldier; the figure on horseback in three-quarter profile to left, the head in three-quarter profile to right; the soldier with a bird on his right shoulder seen from behind' -- British Museum. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers, (this one by Binck, formerly attributed to Beham). 'The standard bearer on horseback and the foot soldier; the figure on horseback in three-quarter profile to left, the head in three-quarter profile to right; the soldier with a bird on his right shoulder seen from behind' -- British Museum. Upright; margins; slightly soiled. Title provided by cataloger.
One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Two figures holding flags, building in distance. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Two figures holding flags, building in distance. Unbound, yellowed; in green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Sachsen Uniforms. Beck. c. 1880"; plate trimmed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.
12th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; standing figure of soldier in royal blue uniform, gray cap, holding furled banner or large folded umbrella. 12th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; standing figure of soldier in royal blue uniform, gray cap, holding furled banner or large folded umbrella. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Two flags of the Czechoslovak army, one from 1937 and one from 1945. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Two flags of the Czechoslovak army, one from 1937 and one from 1945. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
One of 4 (of 10) color lithograph plates by G. Wolf after E. Wolf of uniform groups. One of 4 (of 10) color lithograph plates by G. Wolf after E. Wolf of uniform groups. Upright folio; margins; yellowed and soiled. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a sword, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a sword, standing. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
Three officers standing by grave, one places wreath on cross Three officers standing by grave, one places wreath on cross From Raffet's Souvenirs d'Italie, 1849
The Duomo of Parma where the marriage of Philip V and Elisabeth Farnese took place The Duomo of Parma where the marriage of Philip V and Elisabeth Farnese took place
The Duomo of Parma where the marriage of Philip V and Elisabeth Farnese took place The Duomo of Parma where the marriage of Philip V and Elisabeth Farnese took place
13th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of hussar wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène and other medals, standing, wearing shako, holding drawn sabre right hand, indoors. 13th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of hussar wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène and other medals, standing, wearing shako, holding drawn sabre right hand, indoors. Photographed by Erwin Hanfstaengl (also known as Erwin frères, a German photographer), around 1863, who began working in Paris in 1861, at 4, Rue Frochet, 4, en face la Rue Breda. This is based on the similar photographic portraits of Dorigny and Bonneville on which the photographer's name appears, and the similarity in the backgrounds of several carte de visites. (information courtesy of Wouter Lambrechts, Antwerp, Belgium)
One of a collection of 3 lithographs of battles in towns or countryside; soldiers retreating from cavalry. [See also Die Erstürmurg der St. Marxer Linie, am 28ten October 1848 (and) Die Erstürmung des Gloggnitzer-Bahnhofes bei Wien]. One of a collection of 3 lithographs of battles in towns or countryside; soldiers retreating from cavalry. [See also Die Erstürmurg der St. Marxer Linie, am 28ten October 1848 (and) Die Erstürmung des Gloggnitzer-Bahnhofes bei Wien]. Small oblong folio, uncolored; margins intact; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.