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.
Colored lithograph by Fourquemin; standing uniform figure, 2 smaller figures in right background, Tuileries or Ecole Militaire (?) in distance. Colored lithograph by Fourquemin; standing uniform figure, 2 smaller figures in right background, Tuileries or Ecole Militaire (?) in distance. Upright folio; margins intact; foxed. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.
Second in collection of eight hand-colored, engraved caricature plates on War of the Second Coalition, as fought in Italy by England, Austria and Russia against France; nude figure of French female Liberty or Democracy, being drawn in cart by soldiers toward mausoleum, 4 Allied troops in different uniforms following behind, 2 birds fighting in sky overhead; verse inscription below. Second in collection of eight hand-colored, engraved caricature plates on War of the Second Coalition, as fought in Italy by England, Austria and Russia against France; nude figure of French female Liberty or Democracy, being drawn in cart by soldiers toward mausoleum, 4 Allied troops in different uniforms following behind, 2 birds fighting in sky overhead; verse inscription below. Oblong folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 19'60.
Hand-colored line and stipple engraving by and after Löschenkohl; oval deathbed scene with numerous members of family in foreground. Hand-colored line and stipple engraving by and after Löschenkohl; oval deathbed scene with numerous members of family in foreground. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly spotted. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
Tinted lithograph, numbered XIII, unsigned; Prince and retinue received in sultan's palace. Depicts a scene from Duke Maximilian Joseph of Bavaria's 1838 excursion to Egypt, Palestine and Lebanon. Possibly a plate from 'Die übergangsländer von Asien und Afrika begreifend : Arabien nebst Mesopotamien und Syrien und das Nilgebiet. . ..' (Munich, C. Wenng, 1845). Tinted lithograph, numbered XIII, unsigned; Prince and retinue received in sultan's palace. Depicts a scene from Duke Maximilian Joseph of Bavaria's 1838 excursion to Egypt, Palestine and Lebanon. Possibly a plate from 'Die übergangsländer von Asien und Afrika begreifend : Arabien nebst Mesopotamien und Syrien und das Nilgebiet. . ..' (Munich, C. Wenng, 1845). Upright folio; margins intact; damage to lower right corner, some spotting. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
One of a collection of colored, tinted and uncolored lithograph plates of military, campaign and other scenes etc., printed by Lanzedelli or Jac. Loder. Gathering in cathedral; Kaiser speaking to clergy, various ladies around. One of a collection of colored, tinted and uncolored lithograph plates of military, campaign and other scenes etc., printed by Lanzedelli or Jac. Loder. Gathering in cathedral; Kaiser speaking to clergy, various ladies around. Oblong, unbound, margins trimmed, yellowed; in maroon cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Lancedelli--European Events 2nd Empire." N.Y., Rockman, 1960.
One of a collection of colored, tinted and uncolored lithograph plates of militia, campaign and other scenes etc., printed by Lanzedelli or Jac. Loder. Napoleon III greeting leader of Burma. One of a collection of colored, tinted and uncolored lithograph plates of militia, campaign and other scenes etc., printed by Lanzedelli or Jac. Loder. Napoleon III greeting leader of Burma. Oblong, unbound; margins trimmed, yellowed, slightly soiled; in maroon cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Lancedelli--European Events 2nd Empire." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
2nd in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; emperor in purple robe seated on throne. 2nd in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; emperor in purple robe seated on throne. Upright small folio, bound in album; margins; slightly foxed. London, Maggs, 1964. title provided by cataloger
Color lithographic cover illustration by L. Prang & Co. Lith, Boston: Emperor Napoleon III on horseback awarding a medal to a soldier who stands in salute to the Emporer's right, flags and other officers on horseback behind. Color lithographic cover illustration by L. Prang & Co. Lith, Boston: Emperor Napoleon III on horseback awarding a medal to a soldier who stands in salute to the Emporer's right, flags and other officers on horseback behind. Composed by Chas. D'Albert. Cover title.
Engraving (by Dente, called Marco de Ravenna) after an antique relief; 'Emperor Trajan on horseback at left fighting the Dacians, two of which are under his rearing horse; Roman soldiers at right flanking a captured Dacian with his hands tied behind his back' -- British Museum. After a relief that was once part of Trajan's Arch, now on the Arch of Constantine in Rome. Engraving (by Dente, called Marco de Ravenna) after an antique relief; 'Emperor Trajan on horseback at left fighting the Dacians, two of which are under his rearing horse; Roman soldiers at right flanking a captured Dacian with his hands tied behind his back' -- British Museum. After a relief that was once part of Trajan's Arch, now on the Arch of Constantine in Rome. Oblong medium folio; margins severely trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1969.
1st in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; emperor in purple robe seated on throne. 1st in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; emperor in purple robe seated on throne. Upright small folio, bound in album; margins; slightly foxed. London, Maggs, 1964. title provided by cataloger
1st of 9 original ink wash military portraits, some with ornamental borders, signed by Wiles; Emperor Maximilian, standing by podium in civilian dress. 1st of 9 original ink wash military portraits, some with ornamental borders, signed by Wiles; Emperor Maximilian, standing by podium in civilian dress. Folio, matted, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold; clean. Springfield, Vt., Illustration House, 1957. title provided by cataloger
Lithograph by and after Kriehuber after painting by Quadal; equestrian group portrait Lithograph by and after Kriehuber after painting by Quadal; equestrian group portrait Large oblong folio; margins intact; margins creased, margins slightly torn and foxed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor and gouache painting signed and dated II-76 by Krieger; Emperor standing in small boat in flooded town, directing soldiers in rescue work. Original watercolor and gouache painting signed and dated II-76 by Krieger; Emperor standing in small boat in flooded town, directing soldiers in rescue work. Small oblong; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Soldier Shop, 1968.
Mezzotint; full-length portrait in armor and court mantle, baton in right hand, crown and scepter on pedestal at left, drapery background with 5 medallion portraits of predecessors, putto with globe in lower right corner. Image similar to mezzotint published by Christoph Weigel (1654-1725) in British Museum. Mezzotint; full-length portrait in armor and court mantle, baton in right hand, crown and scepter on pedestal at left, drapery background with 5 medallion portraits of predecessors, putto with globe in lower right corner. Image similar to mezzotint published by Christoph Weigel (1654-1725) in British Museum. Upright folio; margins trimmed; margins browned with worm holes, repaired. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned native gouache; aged Emperor on litter with attendants, supervising native cavalry and artillery attack on walled and fortified city in background. Original unsigned native gouache; aged Emperor on litter with attendants, supervising native cavalry and artillery attack on walled and fortified city in background. Upright folio, matted; decorative border; clean. London, Maggs, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger
112th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; equestrian portrait of Austrian emperor, in scarlet uniform, riding toward left. 112th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; equestrian portrait of Austrian emperor, in scarlet uniform, riding toward left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
Tinted lithograph by Gonzalez; oval bust portrait of Dom Pedro II (?) in naval uniform, hatless. Tinted lithograph by Gonzalez; oval bust portrait of Dom Pedro II (?) in naval uniform, hatless. Upright; margins trimmed; foxed. N.Y., Rockman, 1964.
Original pencil drawing on paper by Lt. Karl R. Rittmann; full-length figure of soldier wearing heavy overcoat Original pencil drawing on paper by Lt. Karl R. Rittmann; full-length figure of soldier wearing heavy overcoat Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)
One of a suite of numbered engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich (probably after P. Mayr); figure from behind with musket over right shoulder, left hand holding stand. One of a suite of numbered engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich (probably after P. Mayr); figure from behind with musket over right shoulder, left hand holding stand. Bound in maroon cloth, red leather label stamped gold "H. Ulrich & P. Mayr - Military Costume - c. 1590"; margins trimmed close, slightly soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Series title supplied by cataloger.
Colored lithograph by Fournier; voltigeurs at right firing over wall at cuirassiers. Colored lithograph by Fournier; voltigeurs at right firing over wall at cuirassiers. Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1972.
"Sur la proposition du General Vaillant, commandant le Génie, une compagnie du 1er bataillon de chasseurs à pied, relevée toutes les vingt-quatre heures, fut mise spécialement a la disposition des officiers qui commandaient "Sur la proposition du General Vaillant, commandant le Génie, une compagnie du 1er bataillon de chasseurs à pied, relevée toutes les vingt-quatre heures, fut mise spécialement a la disposition des officiers qui commandaient From Raffet's Souvenirs d'Italie, 1849
Unsigned watercolor copy of mezzotint by Earlom, after Zoffany; arrival of 2 elephants, one spilling passengers off back, the other carrying howdah with British officer and attendants, bearers arriving in foreground, crowd of men, women and children, warriors in foreground and background. Unsigned watercolor copy of mezzotint by Earlom, after Zoffany; arrival of 2 elephants, one spilling passengers off back, the other carrying howdah with British officer and attendants, bearers arriving in foreground, crowd of men, women and children, warriors in foreground and background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
From collection of 6 colored lithographic plates, this one after Pingret, by Adam, Bichebois & Durand-Brager; quayside scene of dignitaries boarding steamship, crowd of spectators and troops on esplanade, clouds and rain over port in background, Dover Castle and White Cliffs in right distance, in October 1844. From collection of 6 colored lithographic plates, this one after Pingret, by Adam, Bichebois & Durand-Brager; quayside scene of dignitaries boarding steamship, crowd of spectators and troops on esplanade, clouds and rain over port in background, Dover Castle and White Cliffs in right distance, in October 1844. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1959.
Pencil drawing with white ink on paper, by Landells; soldiers waiting on deck, others climbing steps to transport, military band playing on board. Pencil drawing with white ink on paper, by Landells; soldiers waiting on deck, others climbing steps to transport, military band playing on board. Drawn for the Illustrated London News, 1856 but not published. London, Maggs, 1998.
Wood-engraved illustration after Wiser; troops congregated near and marching up gangplank of transport ship. From Harper's Weekly, January 25, 1862. The artist may have been Sergeant Angelo Wiser of Co. H. 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry Wood-engraved illustration after Wiser; troops congregated near and marching up gangplank of transport ship. From Harper's Weekly, January 25, 1862. The artist may have been Sergeant Angelo Wiser of Co. H. 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry Small oblong folio, mounted on ivory board; margins trimmed close. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
One of 2 wood engraved plates; troops marching aboard ship. [See also: Reinforcements for Canada]. One of 2 wood engraved plates; troops marching aboard ship. [See also: Reinforcements for Canada]. Illustrated London News, December 14, 1861, page 607 Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.
1st of 2 colored lithographs after Katzler; coronation ceremony, with flags and drapery in background. 1st of 2 colored lithographs after Katzler; coronation ceremony, with flags and drapery in background. Oblong folio; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.
Original humorous watercolor sketch signed by Woodward for engraving published by W. Holland in December 1789; officer and woman mounted on horse galloping towards left, faint pencil inscription below reads: 'Elopment from Nottingham a la militaire! Holland's Exhibition Rooms may be seen the largest Collection of [Humorous Prints]'. Original humorous watercolor sketch signed by Woodward for engraving published by W. Holland in December 1789; officer and woman mounted on horse galloping towards left, faint pencil inscription below reads: 'Elopment from Nottingham a la militaire! Holland's Exhibition Rooms may be seen the largest Collection of [Humorous Prints]'. Oblong, matted; no margins; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
composed by Adolph Baumbach. Plate no.: 566-5. At head of title: To Capt. Lucius Slade National Lancers, Boston. Cover lithographic illustration by Ed. Mendel: two zouave and two National Lancer figures outdoors. For piano solo.
