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.
Hand-colored lithograph by Auguste Bry after Adam, from 'Album Militar'; 2 standing uniform figures, outdoors, officer and marching troops in background. Hand-colored lithograph by Auguste Bry after Adam, from 'Album Militar'; 2 standing uniform figures, outdoors, officer and marching troops in background. Upright; margins intact; stained, very foxed. Madrid, Capt. Mercer, 1949.
21st in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; soldier in long scarlet coat, steel cuirass, holding grenade and horsewhip, facing left. 21st in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; soldier in long scarlet coat, steel cuirass, holding grenade and horsewhip, facing left. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.
36th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; mounted cavalryman in green shirt, brown hat, riding toward right. 36th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; mounted cavalryman in green shirt, brown hat, riding toward right. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.
Broadley: 'Atlas is depicted as supporting the world on the top of a chair. Napoleon falls from a broken ladder, and on a stone close by is a house of playing-cards inscribed 'Universal Monarchy.' Broadley: 'Atlas is depicted as supporting the world on the top of a chair. Napoleon falls from a broken ladder, and on a stone close by is a house of playing-cards inscribed 'Universal Monarchy.'
Tinted lithograph by F. Federer after Eberlein, printed by Késtner; full-length sculptured relief figures of Eitel Friedrich, in armor, and wife, Magdalene Margravine of Brandenburg, armorial devices above. Based on the tomb monument in the St. Jakobus Collegiate and Parish Church at Hechingen, Germany. Tinted lithograph by F. Federer after Eberlein, printed by Késtner; full-length sculptured relief figures of Eitel Friedrich, in armor, and wife, Magdalene Margravine of Brandenburg, armorial devices above. Based on the tomb monument in the St. Jakobus Collegiate and Parish Church at Hechingen, Germany. Narrow upright folio, matted; margins intact; cleaned. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
24th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in blue uniform, gold trim, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. 24th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in blue uniform, gold trim, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger
Engraving; view of coach procession with military attendants and including crown in litter, about to enter gate in city walls. Engraving; view of coach procession with military attendants and including crown in litter, about to enter gate in city walls. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; slight stains. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1960.
Engraving; small figure of King in center receiving obeisance of delegation, coach procession at left, mounted troops firing salute in center background, soldiers, coaches and spectators in foreground, city and river in distance. From Matthias Merian: Theatrum Europaeum, 1698. Engraving; small figure of King in center receiving obeisance of delegation, coach procession at left, mounted troops firing salute in center background, soldiers, coaches and spectators in foreground, city and river in distance. From Matthias Merian: Theatrum Europaeum, 1698. From Theatrum Europaeum London, Parker, 1975.
Hand-colored engraving by and after Ponheimer; mounted Emperor and military escort at left approaching triumphal portal in grove outside city. Hand-colored engraving by and after Ponheimer; mounted Emperor and military escort at left approaching triumphal portal in grove outside city. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; margins yellowed, creased. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
2nd in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; Prussian troops, in blue uniforms, red trim, black and gold helmets, marching into town, meeting civilians in foreground; buildings in background. 2nd in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; Prussian troops, in blue uniforms, red trim, black and gold helmets, marching into town, meeting civilians in foreground; buildings in background. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".
Hand colored engraving by and after Löschenkohl; carriage procession with Moroccan and Austrian military escort, large state carriage in center, followed by four other carriages. Hand colored engraving by and after Löschenkohl; carriage procession with Moroccan and Austrian military escort, large state carriage in center, followed by four other carriages. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
Broadside with text below by Zimmerman and 5 engraved illustrations at top, including panorama of royal coach parade, procession and escorts, 4 of parades, ceremonies. Broadside with text below by Zimmerman and 5 engraved illustrations at top, including panorama of royal coach parade, procession and escorts, 4 of parades, ceremonies. Large upright folio, mounted on gray paper; creased, worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.
2nd in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; parade of mounted Cossacks in blue uniforms, led by line of mounted men in civilian clothes; men, women and children watching from side of road in foreground. 2nd in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; parade of mounted Cossacks in blue uniforms, led by line of mounted men in civilian clothes; men, women and children watching from side of road in foreground. In gray cloth slipcase, blue leather label stamped gold "Suhr. War Scenes. 1813-16". Munich, Wölfle, 1953.
Hand-colored engraved caricature; the Allied Kings at right standing at the barrière de St Denis in Paris greeting the returning French emigrés in 1814 including Napoleon, Davout and Madame Ney. Hand-colored engraved caricature; the Allied Kings at right standing at the barrière de St Denis in Paris greeting the returning French emigrés in 1814 including Napoleon, Davout and Madame Ney. Small oblong folio, matted folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Original gouache drawing, unsigned, by Wigand; parade of troops through city portal, buildings in background, spectators in foreground. Original gouache drawing, unsigned, by Wigand; parade of troops through city portal, buildings in background, spectators in foreground. Small oblong folio; margins; clean, slight stain in lower margin. Vienna, Nebehay, 1954.
Hand colored engraving (by and?) after Löschenkohl; students, wearing academy uniform, in amphitheater seats with lecturer on platform at center of rear wall. Hand colored engraving (by and?) after Löschenkohl; students, wearing academy uniform, in amphitheater seats with lecturer on platform at center of rear wall. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed away; slightly worn.
Lithograph by and after Wolf, printed by J(ohann) Höfelich; outdoor ceremony with military and ecclesiastical figures in foreground, background of troops in formation with fortress in mountains above; from Journal pitoresque. Lithograph by and after Wolf, printed by J(ohann) Höfelich; outdoor ceremony with military and ecclesiastical figures in foreground, background of troops in formation with fortress in mountains above; from Journal pitoresque. Oblong medium folio; margins; slightly worn and soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
Engraving by Martin Esslinger after Vogel; contral illustration in wreath border showing jägers surrounding landesknecht with banner, 2 vignettes of trophies at right and left. Engraving by Martin Esslinger after Vogel; contral illustration in wreath border showing jägers surrounding landesknecht with banner, 2 vignettes of trophies at right and left. Large oblong, matted; margins; surface dirt. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.
One of a collection of colored, tinted and uncolored lithograph plates of military, campaign and other scenes etc., printed by Lanzedelli or Jac. Loder. Soldiers along shore, ships in harbor. One of a collection of colored, tinted and uncolored lithograph plates of military, campaign and other scenes etc., printed by Lanzedelli or Jac. Loder. Soldiers along shore, ships in harbor. Oblong, unbound, yellowed, margins worn; in maroon cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Lancedelli--European Events 2nd Empire." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
9th in collection of 11 mounted lith. pl. after Meyer, this one by Lange; crowd of troops and civilians including a woman and two children, with others embarking in boats on river toward sea in right background. 9th in collection of 11 mounted lith. pl. after Meyer, this one by Lange; crowd of troops and civilians including a woman and two children, with others embarking in boats on river toward sea in right background. Iin black cloth portfolio, light blue label st. gold "Meyer & Lange. Militär Scenen von Braunsweig". Hamburg, Schulz, 1954.
One of a pair of colored engravings after Hess; soldiers in sitting-room giving attention to young women at right, householder at door with newly arrived soldier and wife holding infant at left. One of a pair of colored engravings after Hess; soldiers in sitting-room giving attention to young women at right, householder at door with newly arrived soldier and wife holding infant at left. Small oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact; clean. Zürich, August Laube, 1953. Title: Einquartierung in der Stadt. Letter (Correspondence): Aust...für di...Einquartierung Label(s): Nouveau Calendrier Label(s): Méla, Hess Letter (Correspondence): Brigrrier. Cagie...
One of a pair of colored engravings after Hess; soldiers eating and abusing a family in kitchen in which they are billeted; one attacks a young women as a family member tries to intervene with a stick, as another soldier prepares to fend him off with his sword; a mother cries with a cloth to her face as a man surrendering with hands up is being ordered by a solder to clear a broken plate of food on the floor as a cat runs away; infants watching. One of a pair of colored engravings after Hess; soldiers eating and abusing a family in kitchen in which they are billeted; one attacks a young women as a family member tries to intervene with a stick, as another soldier prepares to fend him off with his sword; a mother cries with a cloth to her face as a man surrendering with hands up is being ordered by a solder to clear a broken plate of food on the floor as a cat runs away; infants watching. Small oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact; clean. Zürich, August Laube, 1953. Title: Einquartierung auf dem Lande. Label(s): Bibl Label(s): 1799
Lithograph by and after Wolf; printed by Joh. Höfelich; officer planting standard on Turkish fortifications, fighting in the background, prisoners in the foreground. Lithograph by and after Wolf; printed by Joh. Höfelich; officer planting standard on Turkish fortifications, fighting in the background, prisoners in the foreground. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
23rd in collection of 22 hand-colored and 3 uncolored unnumbered engraved imagerie plates of war scenes; scene of Turks surrendering keys to fortified city to Russian officers, troops looking on. 23rd in collection of 22 hand-colored and 3 uncolored unnumbered engraved imagerie plates of war scenes; scene of Turks surrendering keys to fortified city to Russian officers, troops looking on. Small oblong folio; margins severely trimmed on 11; clean; matted and in maroon cloth case, folio, maroon leather backstrip label stamped gold.
Lithograph by and after Lanzedelli, printed by Joh. Höfelich; officer and troops advancing, with standard, up ledge from harbor to fort. Lithograph by and after Lanzedelli, printed by Joh. Höfelich; officer and troops advancing, with standard, up ledge from harbor to fort. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
Hand-colored engraving by and after Löschenkohl; panoramic view of troop formations advancing toward town, mounted officer directing from knoll in left foreground, numerous ships in river in background, mountains in distance. Hand-colored engraving by and after Löschenkohl; panoramic view of troop formations advancing toward town, mounted officer directing from knoll in left foreground, numerous ships in river in background, mountains in distance. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Gilhofer, 1976.
One of a collection of colored, tinted and uncolored lithograph plates of military, campaign and other scenes etc., printed by Lanzedelli or Jac. Loder. Troops on field firing on city. One of a collection of colored, tinted and uncolored lithograph plates of military, campaign and other scenes etc., printed by Lanzedelli or Jac. Loder. Troops on field firing on city. Oblong, unbound; margins trimmed, yellowed; in maroon cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Lancedelli--European Events 2nd Empire." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
After Fr. Zellenburg, 1868; guards, mounted, coming out of arched portal, observed by standing officer. After Fr. Zellenburg, 1868; guards, mounted, coming out of arched portal, observed by standing officer. Oblong medium folio, 2 prints [cf. AuU1863-1913mf-1b]; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1956.
Hand-colored copper-engraving; panoramic view of royal procession with many bodies of troops, royal canopy and 2 carriages winding across plain to river and city in background. Part of the month-long festivities for the marriage of Maria Anna of Spain to King Ferdinand of Hungary-Bohemia on February 20, 1631 Hand-colored copper-engraving; panoramic view of royal procession with many bodies of troops, royal canopy and 2 carriages winding across plain to river and city in background. Part of the month-long festivities for the marriage of Maria Anna of Spain to King Ferdinand of Hungary-Bohemia on February 20, 1631 Oblong medium folio; margins severely trimmed; creased, dull. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.
