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.
Engraving by J. A. Muller after drawing by A. Altomonte, court architect and engineer; large ceremonial procession. Key describes each carriage. Plate from: 'Erb-Huldigung, welche der Allerdurchleuchtigst-Großmächtigsten Frauen, Frauen Mariae Theresiae, zu Hungarn, und Böheim Königin, als Ertz-Herzogin zu Oesterreich, von denen gesammten Nider-Oesterreichischen Ständen [.] allerunterthänigst abgeleget den 22. Novembris Anno 1740'. Engraving by J. A. Muller after drawing by A. Altomonte, court architect and engineer; large ceremonial procession. Key describes each carriage. Plate from: 'Erb-Huldigung, welche der Allerdurchleuchtigst-Großmächtigsten Frauen, Frauen Mariae Theresiae, zu Hungarn, und Böheim Königin, als Ertz-Herzogin zu Oesterreich, von denen gesammten Nider-Oesterreichischen Ständen [.] allerunterthänigst abgeleget den 22. Novembris Anno 1740'.
Color lithograph; mounted dragoon or cuirassier riding through sabre attack. Color lithograph; mounted dragoon or cuirassier riding through sabre attack. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1957.
Aquatint, numbered 12, by and after Isenring; troops in formation outside camp hearing sermon or lecture, men and women spectators and visitors in foreground. Aquatint, numbered 12, by and after Isenring; troops in formation outside camp hearing sermon or lecture, men and women spectators and visitors in foreground. Oblong, matted small folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
One of 2 hand-colored wood-cut engraved plates, number VIII; woman wine-seller with soldiers in camp. One of 2 hand-colored wood-cut engraved plates, number VIII; woman wine-seller with soldiers in camp. From: 'Curioser Spiegel, worinnen der ganzen Lebenslauf des Menschen von der Kindheit bis zum Alter zu sehen, in Figuren, mit beygefugten ganz neuen kurzen Erklarungen vorgestellt' (1689). [See also: Der Soldaten-Marsch]. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1963.
Unsigned watercolor mounted in album; line of soldiers marching past church in center distance, outlines of two cannon in foreground. Sketch for lithograph entitled 'Near Beschenkovitschi, 28 July, at 5.00 in the morning' Unsigned watercolor mounted in album; line of soldiers marching past church in center distance, outlines of two cannon in foreground. Sketch for lithograph entitled 'Near Beschenkovitschi, 28 July, at 5.00 in the morning' Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. 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 collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Suhr) for Bourgeois de Hambourg, being plate (94) (Eine Gruppe von 4 franz. Dounaniers) One of collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Suhr) for Bourgeois de Hambourg, being plate (94) (Eine Gruppe von 4 franz. Dounaniers) Upright, mounted on grey and tan paper; margins; clean. N. Y., Walter Schatzki, 1959. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers, monogram on stone in center foreground. Soldier and his wife seated under tree outside of a village, castle in background. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers, monogram on stone in center foreground. Soldier and his wife seated under tree outside of a village, castle in background. Upright; margins trimmed close; lower left corner missing. Title supplied by cataloger.
Colored aquatint; cavalry group with lances and bows, led by officer with sword at left, landscape background. Colored aquatint; cavalry group with lances and bows, led by officer with sword at left, landscape background. Oblong, matted folio; margins trimmed; soiled, foxed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.
One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Uncolored battle scene between mounted and unmounted troops. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 8. One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Uncolored battle scene between mounted and unmounted troops. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 8. Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Soldiers on horseback and on foot in intense battle with rifles and swords. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 8. One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Soldiers on horseback and on foot in intense battle with rifles and swords. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 8. Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Hand-colored line-lithographic plate; zouaves and a tirailleur resting around cooking-fire, one a centre with raised arm telling story to others, another carrying stolen lamb in at left. From series. Hand-colored line-lithographic plate; zouaves and a tirailleur resting around cooking-fire, one a centre with raised arm telling story to others, another carrying stolen lamb in at left. From series. Small oblong folio; margins. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.
Colored aquatint by Jos. Schütz after Jäger; soldiers sitting and standing, indoors. Colored aquatint by Jos. Schütz after Jäger; soldiers sitting and standing, indoors. Oblong; margins intact; yellowed and worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
One of a set of 4 engravings of genre scenes in life of young recruit; soldier taking leave of wife while 3 soldiers stand by. One of a set of 4 engravings of genre scenes in life of young recruit; soldier taking leave of wife while 3 soldiers stand by. Upright medium folio; matted; plate marks, margins; edges soiled. London, Maggs, 1960.
Original slightly crude unsigned watercolor; handcuffed deserter soldier at left with leg-chain, being pushed along by soldier at right with upraised sword. Original slightly crude unsigned watercolor; handcuffed deserter soldier at left with leg-chain, being pushed along by soldier at right with upraised sword. Small upright folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Roulleau, 1965.
From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of officer in navy blue jacket, white trousers, shako with green plume, arms folded, facing right. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of officer in navy blue jacket, white trousers, shako with green plume, arms folded, facing right. Bound in maroon cloth, black leather label stamped gold "G. Schäfer. Troops quartered, Hamburg 1806-1813. Ms."; clean. Volume including typewritten title-page, list of drawings and text by Schäfer.
14th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, facing left, outdoors. 14th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, facing left, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Colored engraving (by or after Engelbrecht?); 3 figures of irregulars in uniform and carrying sabre, blunderfuss, spear. Colored engraving (by or after Engelbrecht?); 3 figures of irregulars in uniform and carrying sabre, blunderfuss, spear. Oblong, matted medium folio; margins entirely trimmed away. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951.
2nd in pair of copper-engravings by and after Rugendas; mounted leader in military costume with followers, background with castle tower. [See also: Zwei ungarische Reiter.] 2nd in pair of copper-engravings by and after Rugendas; mounted leader in military costume with followers, background with castle tower. [See also: Zwei ungarische Reiter.] Small upright folio, 2 prints, together in oblong folio mat; margins trimmed close; slightly soiled or stained. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of 4 lithograph military caricatures, this one partially hand colored, on 2 sheets. [See also: Wie sieh Meister Dünnbein, Bei dem Schildhausl hab'ns do a s'Maass verlor'n!; and Herr Majorr! hab g'horrsamst zu verr-melden.] One of 4 lithograph military caricatures, this one partially hand colored, on 2 sheets. [See also: Wie sieh Meister Dünnbein, Bei dem Schildhausl hab'ns do a s'Maass verlor'n!; and Herr Majorr! hab g'horrsamst zu verr-melden.] Small oblong folio, mounted together to folio size on cream paper, matted; margins intact, yellowed, worn. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.
From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; profile view of standing figure of trumpeter in light blue jacket, white trousers, cuirassier helmet, facing right, with trumpet slung under arm. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; profile view of standing figure of trumpeter in light blue jacket, white trousers, cuirassier helmet, facing right, with trumpet slung under arm. Bound in maroon cloth, black leather label stamped gold "G. Schäfer. Troops quartered, Hamburg 1806-1813. Ms."; clean. Volume including typewritten title-page, list of drawings and text by Schäfer.
2nd in collection of 3 steel-engravings by Benedetti after Treml, supplements to periodical "Faust"; full-length uniform figure of infantryman, outdoors. 2nd in collection of 3 steel-engravings by Benedetti after Treml, supplements to periodical "Faust"; full-length uniform figure of infantryman, outdoors. Upright, 3 prints [cf. AuU1848mf-1a, -c], matted; margins intact. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
2nd of pair of engravings by and after Amman; tournament scene in courtyard (same engraving with borders and different captions are in Rüxner-Thurnierbuch, 3rd ed. 2nd of pair of engravings by and after Amman; tournament scene in courtyard (same engraving with borders and different captions are in Rüxner-Thurnierbuch, 3rd ed. Upright, 2 prints [cf. AuP1566sf-1], matted medium folio; plate marks, margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Unsigned colored engraved plate; three officers in conversation in hallway of Vienna Zeughaus (armory); flags and decorative weaponry on walls. Unsigned colored engraved plate; three officers in conversation in hallway of Vienna Zeughaus (armory); flags and decorative weaponry on walls. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean, slightly wrinkled.
Hand-colored engraving by and after Stahl; view of tent encampment showing numerous soldiers, women vendors, washerwomen, and men and women visitors etc., city in distance. Depicts part of the Fränkische Kreis Troupen before Nuremberg on the so-called Peter Heide camp in 1793 Hand-colored engraving by and after Stahl; view of tent encampment showing numerous soldiers, women vendors, washerwomen, and men and women visitors etc., city in distance. Depicts part of the Fränkische Kreis Troupen before Nuremberg on the so-called Peter Heide camp in 1793 Small oblong folio, mounted on folio ivory paper; margins. Munich, auction, 1957.
From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; mounted cavalryman in scarlet jacket, blue trousers, holding lance, facing left. From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; mounted cavalryman in scarlet jacket, blue trousers, holding lance, facing left. Upright medium folio; plate marks, margins intact; somewhat soiled, some margins trimmed; mounted and bound in folio-size 1/4 green morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Russian uniforms - Prague, 1797". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of drum major in scarlet jacket, white trousers, tall hat, holding baton. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of drum major in scarlet jacket, white trousers, tall hat, holding baton. Bound in maroon cloth, black leather label stamped gold "G. Schäfer. Troops quartered, Hamburg 1806-1813. Ms."; clean. Volume including typewritten title-page, list of drawings and text by Schäfer.
One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in blue holding sword upright in his right hand. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in blue holding sword upright in his right hand. Upright medium folio, unbound, foxed, hole in upper and lower edge, in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815". Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.
Companion to the collection of 4 unsigned wood engraved illustrations from book; military types; side view of standing archer, wearing sword, holding short bow; printed fragment of book text in German on verso. [See also: Pohle; Europaeischer Tartar; (and) Serdinguesti]. From 'Der Kern Turkischer Geschichte' (1739) Companion to the collection of 4 unsigned wood engraved illustrations from book; military types; side view of standing archer, wearing sword, holding short bow; printed fragment of book text in German on verso. [See also: Pohle; Europaeischer Tartar; (and) Serdinguesti]. From 'Der Kern Turkischer Geschichte' (1739) Uprigt, matted; no margins; clean.
One of a pair of hand-colored engraving by and after Wolffgang; costume figures. [See also: Conterfan dess Mezomorto gewesten Daÿ in Algier.] One of a pair of hand-colored engraving by and after Wolffgang; costume figures. [See also: Conterfan dess Mezomorto gewesten Daÿ in Algier.] Small upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1968.
4th of collection of 4 hand-colored copper-engravings by and after Benedict; full-length uniform figure, holding grounded rifle. 4th of collection of 4 hand-colored copper-engravings by and after Benedict; full-length uniform figure, holding grounded rifle. Upright, 4 prints [cd. AuU1770f-1a-c], mounted and matted together folio; plate marks, margins. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.