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.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a sword, standing and handing a piece of paper. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a sword, standing and handing a piece of paper. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
7th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; profile view, staff officer in royal blue uniform, gold trim, field cap, holding sword, walking toward right. 7th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; profile view, staff officer in royal blue uniform, gold trim, field cap, holding sword, walking toward right. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
1st in set of 3 copper-engraved plates by Torley after Vernier; British general and aides surrendering sword to American officers, troops standing by at right. 1st in set of 3 copper-engraved plates by Torley after Vernier; British general and aides surrendering sword to American officers, troops standing by at right. Small oblong; margins. N.Y., Argosy, 1952.
21st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted staff officer in light blue jacket, gold trim, shako, looking toward right. 21st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted staff officer in light blue jacket, gold trim, shako, looking toward right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.
Hand colored engraved schema, showing facing colors and placement of troops. Hand colored engraved schema, showing facing colors and placement of troops. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
Original unsigned watercolor schema with border of trophies and with arms at top. Original unsigned watercolor schema with border of trophies and with arms at top. Small upright; margins intact; one spot and some surface dirt; crease and fold at bottom right corner; from Saxe-Teschen collection. London, Marlborough Rare Books, 1962.
Engraving by S. Fürck after Freÿse; triumphal entry of Prince August of Brunswick showing coach procession arriving at town hall, guard of honor, standard-bearers, drummers in line in foreground, spectators and officials in front of building and in right background, angel with trumpet and oval port. of Prince in sky above. Engraving by S. Fürck after Freÿse; triumphal entry of Prince August of Brunswick showing coach procession arriving at town hall, guard of honor, standard-bearers, drummers in line in foreground, spectators and officials in front of building and in right background, angel with trumpet and oval port. of Prince in sky above. Oblong medium folio; margins trimmed; slightly creased and stained. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1960.
Satire depicting Napoleon stepping down from throne into a bog filled with frogs, holding a long pike with a liberty cap on top at which he is looking. Satire depicting Napoleon stepping down from throne into a bog filled with frogs, holding a long pike with a liberty cap on top at which he is looking. Broadley: 1814 Print has 1804 handwritten on the mount.
One of a suite of 12 mounted engraved plates, including title page by Heinrich Ullrich after Mayr, all showing figures in military costume. Figure loading musket. One of a suite of 12 mounted engraved plates, including title page by Heinrich Ullrich after Mayr, all showing figures in military costume. Figure loading musket. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Paul Mayr & Heinrich Ulrich. Military costume. Nürmberg". Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
5th in collection of 12 mounted lithographic caricatures; 3 French soldiers, drinking and smoking at small cafe table. 5th in collection of 12 mounted lithographic caricatures; 3 French soldiers, drinking and smoking at small cafe table. Small square folio, glued to larger backing sheet; margins trimmed; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Charlet, Miscellaneous Lithographs." Paris, Duchartre, 1958
One of a suite of 3 unsigned original watercolor sketches of mounted uniform figures, 2 being seen from the rear. (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793). [See also: Esterhazy hussars. Brown & D. grey horses and Blankenstein hussars. Torhout. Black horses.] One of a suite of 3 unsigned original watercolor sketches of mounted uniform figures, 2 being seen from the rear. (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793). [See also: Esterhazy hussars. Brown & D. grey horses and Blankenstein hussars. Torhout. Black horses.] Upright, matted small folio; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
One of a suite of 3 unsigned original watercolor sketches of mounted uniform figures, 2 being seen from the rear (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793). [See also Esterhazy hussars. Menin and Blankenstein hussars. Tourhout. Black horses.] One of a suite of 3 unsigned original watercolor sketches of mounted uniform figures, 2 being seen from the rear (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793). [See also Esterhazy hussars. Menin and Blankenstein hussars. Tourhout. Black horses.] Upright, matted small folio; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
27th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of soldier in brown jacket, gray top hat, red skirt, holding horsewhip and sword; wood-and-thatch wagon in left background. 27th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of soldier in brown jacket, gray top hat, red skirt, holding horsewhip and sword; wood-and-thatch wagon in left background. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.
Hand-colored engraved plate with 78 illustrations of regimental uniform figures, register of regiments and arms at top center. Hand-colored engraved plate with 78 illustrations of regimental uniform figures, register of regiments and arms at top center. Large oblong folio; plate mark, margins; clean, creased, some marginal tears. Paris, auction, 1964.
1st of pair of hand-colored engraved plate showing group of Russian officers and soldiers, outdoors, with smaller soldier and civilian figures nearby and in background. 1st of pair of hand-colored engraved plate showing group of Russian officers and soldiers, outdoors, with smaller soldier and civilian figures nearby and in background. Depicts Russian troops in the army of occupation in Paris in 1814 N.Y., Weyhe, 1943.
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 5 infantrymen standing in barracks yard, 2 holding regimental colors. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 5 infantrymen standing in barracks yard, 2 holding regimental colors. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; mounted officer in foreground wearing red jacket and helmet, holding sword; troop of infantry presenting arms on field in background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; mounted officer in foreground wearing red jacket and helmet, holding sword; troop of infantry presenting arms on field in background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; officer at left gesturing toward infantryman standing with shouldered rifle, seen from behind; military band in right background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; officer at left gesturing toward infantryman standing with shouldered rifle, seen from behind; military band in right background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 officers holding sabers at left, inspecting line of infantrymen at right; 6 soldiers in khaki in background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 officers holding sabers at left, inspecting line of infantrymen at right; 6 soldiers in khaki in background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 6 infantrymen, led by officer with pistol, charging up from trench toward right. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 6 infantrymen, led by officer with pistol, charging up from trench toward right. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; camp scene, drum corps at left, infantry marching at right and in background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; camp scene, drum corps at left, infantry marching at right and in background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Soldiers on foot in battle near village (Plate 478). One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Soldiers on foot in battle near village (Plate 478). Folio, mounted on cream paper, margins trimmed close; slightly soiled, unbound; in tan cloth portfolio stamped gold.
Partially-colored engraving; perspective view or plan of fortress on plain, under attack, figures of troops in right foreground. Partially-colored engraving; perspective view or plan of fortress on plain, under attack, figures of troops in right foreground. Oblong folio, mounted on paper; margins trimmed close; creased, stained. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
2nd in pair of tinted lithograph, 'photographié d'après nature par Auguste Daries (Estado Mayor)', lithograph by Didier et Aubrun, printed by Lemercier; general and suite riding along large mass of infantry drawn up in city square. Depicts the Spanish Expeditionary Corps in Vera Cruz in 1862 under General Juan Prim y Prats. In 1855, Dariès went into a photographic business with Charles Deforest Fredricks in Havana, Cuba. 2nd in pair of tinted lithograph, 'photographié d'après nature par Auguste Daries (Estado Mayor)', lithograph by Didier et Aubrun, printed by Lemercier; general and suite riding along large mass of infantry drawn up in city square. Depicts the Spanish Expeditionary Corps in Vera Cruz in 1862 under General Juan Prim y Prats. In 1855, Dariès went into a photographic business with Charles Deforest Fredricks in Havana, Cuba. Giant oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1973.
1st in pair of tinted lithograph, 'photographié d'après nature par Auguste Daries (Estado Mayor)', lithograph by Didier et Aubrun, printed by Lemercier; city officials greeting officers on pier, troops at left, sailors arriving in longboats at left and right. In 1855, Dariès went into a photographic business with Charles Deforest Fredricks in Havana, Cuba 1st in pair of tinted lithograph, 'photographié d'après nature par Auguste Daries (Estado Mayor)', lithograph by Didier et Aubrun, printed by Lemercier; city officials greeting officers on pier, troops at left, sailors arriving in longboats at left and right. In 1855, Dariès went into a photographic business with Charles Deforest Fredricks in Havana, Cuba Giant oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1973.
Lithograph; 3/4 length portrait in hussar uniform, orders and decorations, holding shako in right hand. Lithograph; 3/4 length portrait in hussar uniform, orders and decorations, holding shako in right hand. Upright; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1955.
Color lithograph; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, orders and decorations, hatless. Color lithograph; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, orders and decorations, hatless. Small upright folio, matted; margins; yellowed, creased, corner torn and repaired. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
Hand-colored engraving after Bernieri, being Tav. 29 from 'Asia', vol. V; Middle Eastern horsemen with lances exercising in courtyard of fort, soldier and others looking on in foreground. Hand-colored engraving after Bernieri, being Tav. 29 from 'Asia', vol. V; Middle Eastern horsemen with lances exercising in courtyard of fort, soldier and others looking on in foreground. Oblong, matted; margins slightly trimmed; clean.
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; 3 side views of vehicles, including medical wagon, and 2 metal badges. 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; 3 side views of vehicles, including medical wagon, and 2 metal badges. 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)
