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.
1st in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; 3 standing infantrymen in scarlet jackets, white trousers and trim, with grounded rifles. 1st in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; 3 standing infantrymen in scarlet jackets, white trousers and trim, with grounded rifles. 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, 1958.
2nd in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; 3 standing figures of officer, pointing finger, and two soldiers, all in scarlet jackets, white trousers, black feathered hats. 2nd in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; 3 standing figures of officer, pointing finger, and two soldiers, all in scarlet jackets, white trousers, black feathered hats. 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, 1958.
One of a pair of original gouache paintings signed and dated by Oetinger; groups in violent cavalry battle in countryside, during Seven Years' War. One of a pair of original gouache paintings signed and dated by Oetinger; groups in violent cavalry battle in countryside, during Seven Years' War. Small oblong folio, one of 2 pieces, matted folio; slight flaking of paint in small area on one. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Kraus, 1952.
1st in pair of original gouache paintings signed and dated by Oetinger; violent cavalry battle in countryside, during Sevn Years' War. 1st in pair of original gouache paintings signed and dated by Oetinger; violent cavalry battle in countryside, during Sevn Years' War. Small oblong folio, 2 pieces, matted folio; slight flaking of paint in small area on one. N.Y., Kraus, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a collection of 6 small unsigned ink sketches of cavalry and infantry scenes and combat, showing Russian, German, French and Austrian troops, 1 partially colored with orange crayon. One of a collection of 6 small unsigned ink sketches of cavalry and infantry scenes and combat, showing Russian, German, French and Austrian troops, 1 partially colored with orange crayon. Very narrow, mounted on 1 sheet of gray paper. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
One of a collection of 6 small unsigned ink sketches of cavalry and infantry scenes and combat, showing Russian, German, French and Austrian troops, this one partially colored with orange crayon. One of a collection of 6 small unsigned ink sketches of cavalry and infantry scenes and combat, showing Russian, German, French and Austrian troops, this one partially colored with orange crayon. Very narrow, mounted on 1 sheet of gray paper. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
One of a collection of 6 small unsigned ink sketches of cavalry and infantry scenes and combat, showing Russian, German, French and Austrian troops, 1 partially colored with orange crayon. One of a collection of 6 small unsigned ink sketches of cavalry and infantry scenes and combat, showing Russian, German, French and Austrian troops, 1 partially colored with orange crayon. Very narrow, mounted on 1 sheet of gray paper. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
One of a collection of 6 small unsigned ink sketches of cavalry and infantry scenes and combat, showing Russian, German, French and Austrian troops, 1 partially colored with orange crayon. One of a collection of 6 small unsigned ink sketches of cavalry and infantry scenes and combat, showing Russian, German, French and Austrian troops, 1 partially colored with orange crayon. Very narrow, mounted on 1 sheet of gray paper. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
One of a collection of 6 small unsigned ink sketches of cavalry and infantry scenes and combat, showing Russian, German, French and Austrian troops, 1 partially colored with orange crayon. One of a collection of 6 small unsigned ink sketches of cavalry and infantry scenes and combat, showing Russian, German, French and Austrian troops, 1 partially colored with orange crayon. Very narrow, mounted on 1 sheet of gray paper. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
One of a collection of 6 small unsigned ink sketches of cavalry and infantry scenes and combat, showing Russian, German, French and Austrian troops, 1 partially colored with orange crayon. One of a collection of 6 small unsigned ink sketches of cavalry and infantry scenes and combat, showing Russian, German, French and Austrian troops, 1 partially colored with orange crayon. Very narrow, mounted on 1 sheet of gray paper. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Unsigned etching (by Deplessis-Bertaux); mounted officers near building in right foreground, prisoners being brought in in left foreground, line of infantry firing against enemy in background. Unsigned etching (by Deplessis-Bertaux); mounted officers near building in right foreground, prisoners being brought in in left foreground, line of infantry firing against enemy in background. Oblong; plate mark, margins. Title supplied by cataloger.
1st in collection of 6 colored and uncolored lithographic caricatures; colored lithograph showing Frenchman, Turk and Englishman hanging from scales over map of Black Sea, Russian soldier standing on top of scales. 1st in collection of 6 colored and uncolored lithographic caricatures; colored lithograph showing Frenchman, Turk and Englishman hanging from scales over map of Black Sea, Russian soldier standing on top of scales. Upright and oblong folio and small folio; margins intact; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958. original title in Russian, translated by cataloger
Etched folding panorama by Jost Amman (originally attributed to Georg Hoefnagel), dated 1564. 'A Turkish army attacking a city defended by troops outside the city; the Turkish troops on the right accompanied by camels, the infantry and cavalry troops defending the city on the left, canons being fired in the foreground and from the fortified city walls. Amman's coat of arms on a chest at lower left. Illustration to Leonhart Fronsperger, 'Kriegsrechte', Frankfurt am Main: Feyerabend & Hüter, 1565. 1565 Etched folding panorama by Jost Amman (originally attributed to Georg Hoefnagel), dated 1564. 'A Turkish army attacking a city defended by troops outside the city; the Turkish troops on the right accompanied by camels, the infantry and cavalry troops defending the city on the left, canons being fired in the foreground and from the fortified city walls. Amman's coat of arms on a chest at lower left. Illustration to Leonhart Fronsperger, 'Kriegsrechte', Frankfurt am Main: Feyerabend & Hüter, 1565. 1565 Long narrow oblong folio, 2 prints, folded; in maroon cloth folio slipcase, red leather label st. gold "Hafnagel - Siege of Szigeth - 1564". [Note: the Siege of Szigeth was in 1566]. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958.
Etched folding panorama by and after Hoefnagel, dated 1564; perspective view showing mass formations of pikemen, cavalry, artillery, etc.; small fortified town in center, tent camps on right and left. Etched folding panorama by and after Hoefnagel, dated 1564; perspective view showing mass formations of pikemen, cavalry, artillery, etc.; small fortified town in center, tent camps on right and left. Long narrow oblong folio, 2 prints, folded; in maroon cloth folio slipcase, red leather label st. gold "Hafnagel - Siege of Szigeth - 1564" [Note: the Siege of Szigeth was in 1566]. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.
Color lithograph by Bocquin, printed by Lemercier, after Leloir; groups on quai showing Highlander, general, Royal Horse Guards officer, naval lieutenant, sailor, marines in background, ships in distance. Color lithograph by Bocquin, printed by Lemercier, after Leloir; groups on quai showing Highlander, general, Royal Horse Guards officer, naval lieutenant, sailor, marines in background, ships in distance. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Hand-colored lithograph; standing figure in military costume with sabre, 2 pistols, knife. Hand-colored lithograph; standing figure in military costume with sabre, 2 pistols, knife. Upright; margins intact; clean.
Companion to the collection of 4 unsigned wood engraved illustrations from book; military types; standing figure with two swords and bow. [See also: Pohle; Ein Schütze, (and) Serdinguesti]. From 'Der Kern Turkischer Geschichte' (1739) Companion to the collection of 4 unsigned wood engraved illustrations from book; military types; standing figure with two swords and bow. [See also: Pohle; Ein Schütze, (and) Serdinguesti]. From 'Der Kern Turkischer Geschichte' (1739) Upright, matted.
Engraving by G.P. Busch; 3/4-length portrait in armour, pointing towards battle in left background. Engraving by G.P. Busch; 3/4-length portrait in armour, pointing towards battle in left background. Small upright folio, mounted on cream paper; margins trimmed close; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.
Engraving by P. Lombart after Vaillant; oval half-length portrait in part-armor, in enframement with wreath, trophies, arms etc. Engraving by P. Lombart after Vaillant; oval half-length portrait in part-armor, in enframement with wreath, trophies, arms etc. Upright folio, mounted on cream paper, in white board mount; margins entirely trimmed away; slightly worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title supplied by cataloger Caption: W. Vaillant Pinxit Caption: P. Lombart Sculpsit
Colored engraving (from book?) by Charon; small full-length portrait in uniform. Colored engraving (from book?) by Charon; small full-length portrait in uniform. Upright; plate mark, margins; clean. title: Eugêne Boharnais (sic) caption: Je tus toujours chéri des braves et je voux toujours l'être caption: A Paris chez Jean, Rue St. Jean de Beauvais, No. 10 caption: Déposé. caption: Charon Sculp
Steel engraving by Sixdéniers after Deveria, dated 1824 by artist or engraver; bust portrait in uniform, wrapped in cloak, trophy below. Steel engraving by Sixdéniers after Deveria, dated 1824 by artist or engraver; bust portrait in uniform, wrapped in cloak, trophy below. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled, some foxing. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Finart; equestrian figure in uniform leading charge, riding towards left. Original watercolor signed and dated by Finart; equestrian figure in uniform leading charge, riding towards left. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Hand-colored engraving; oval bust portrait, hatless, in uniform. Hand-colored engraving; oval bust portrait, hatless, in uniform. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; clean. from Bernard Franck collections title: EUGENE. caption: A Paris, chez Potrelle, rue St. Honoré, en face l'Oratoire.
Lithograph by and after Prinzhofer, printed by Rauh; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Lithograph by and after Prinzhofer, printed by Rauh; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Upright medium folio, matted folio; margins intact. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Original pencil and bistre wash drawing signed and dated 1790 by Gamelin; uniform group of 7 figures seen from front, side and back. Original pencil and bistre wash drawing signed and dated 1790 by Gamelin; uniform group of 7 figures seen from front, side and back. Oblong medium folio, matted. New York, Lucien Goldschmidt, 1970.
Cover page for series of colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; showing color-bearer with tattered regimental flag of 115th infantry regiment, 2 other soldiers in lower right background. Cover page for series of colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; showing color-bearer with tattered regimental flag of 115th infantry regiment, 2 other soldiers in lower right background. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; in fragile condition, edges badly frayed.
1st of 5 colored lithograph plates by Villain after Adam; French officer peering through scope resting on corporal's shoulder 1st of 5 colored lithograph plates by Villain after Adam; French officer peering through scope resting on corporal's shoulder Large folio, unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather back stamped gold; worn, soiled
One of a collection of lithographic plates by Coqueret and Jazet after Vernet; mounted Polish cavalryman on rearing horse, facing right. One of a collection of lithographic plates by Coqueret and Jazet after Vernet; mounted Polish cavalryman on rearing horse, facing right. Large oblong folio; worn and soiled; bound in marble paper, white paper cover labels lettered black, in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "C. & H. Vernet. European cavalry."
One of a collection of lithographic plates by Coqueret and Jazet after Vernet; French grenadier, seen from behind, preparing to mount horse, other mounted troops in right distance. One of a collection of lithographic plates by Coqueret and Jazet after Vernet; French grenadier, seen from behind, preparing to mount horse, other mounted troops in right distance. Large oblong folio; worn and soiled; bound in marble paper, white paper cover labels lettered black, in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "C. & H. Vernet. European cavalry."
14th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of African footman, in blue coat with bronze and silver trim, red leggings; scene of estate in background. 14th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of African footman, in blue coat with bronze and silver trim, red leggings; scene of estate in background. Small folio, bound in 3/4 red morocco stamped gold and red cloth; some plates stained and soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.