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.
From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of sapper, wearing blue jacket, gray apron, bearskin hat, holding axe. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of sapper, wearing blue jacket, gray apron, bearskin hat, holding axe. 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.
From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of sapper in tan apron, bearskin hat, holding axe over shoulder. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of sapper in tan apron, bearskin hat, holding axe over shoulder. 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.
Hand-colored engraving (by and?) after Bernard; standing figure, with poleaxe, in semi-military costume, trouser-less, cockade on hat. Hand-colored engraving (by and?) after Bernard; standing figure, with poleaxe, in semi-military costume, trouser-less, cockade on hat. Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightlly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a collection of 4 (of ?) numbered hand-colored engraved plates of uniforms. See also: Russischer Grenjadier, Officier der Kosaken, and Kosake von der Kaÿsl. One of a collection of 4 (of ?) numbered hand-colored engraved plates of uniforms. See also: Russischer Grenjadier, Officier der Kosaken, and Kosake von der Kaÿsl. Small, plate mark, margins; foxed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
One of a collection of 4 (of ?) numbered hand colored engraved plates of uniforms. [See also: Russischer Offizier in Austheilung der Order, Officier der Kosaken (and) Kosake von der Kaÿsl. One of a collection of 4 (of ?) numbered hand colored engraved plates of uniforms. [See also: Russischer Offizier in Austheilung der Order, Officier der Kosaken (and) Kosake von der Kaÿsl. Small; plate marks, margins; foxed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
8th of 8 hand-colored, engraved plates by Rugendas (adapted from Entwurf einer Vorstellung der Russisch-Kayserlichen Armee); in blue-green jacket, on white horse, facing right. 8th of 8 hand-colored, engraved plates by Rugendas (adapted from Entwurf einer Vorstellung der Russisch-Kayserlichen Armee); in blue-green jacket, on white horse, facing right. Small, unbound; in green cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
7th of 8 hand-colored, engraved plates by Rugendas (adapted from Entwurf einer Vorstellung der Russisch-Kayserlichen Armee); mounted uniform figure of officer in pink jacket, on brown horse, facing left. 7th of 8 hand-colored, engraved plates by Rugendas (adapted from Entwurf einer Vorstellung der Russisch-Kayserlichen Armee); mounted uniform figure of officer in pink jacket, on brown horse, facing left. Small, unbound; in green cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
5th of 8 hand-colored, engraved plates by Rugendas (adapted from Entwurf einer Vorstellung der Russisch-Kayserlichen Armee); mounted figure of hussar in yellow uniform, on light blue horse, facing left. 5th of 8 hand-colored, engraved plates by Rugendas (adapted from Entwurf einer Vorstellung der Russisch-Kayserlichen Armee); mounted figure of hussar in yellow uniform, on light blue horse, facing left. Small, unbound; in green cloth case, red leather label st. gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
31st of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; 2 artillerymen directing fire from 6 cannon at square and round towers in background. 31st of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; 2 artillerymen directing fire from 6 cannon at square and round towers in background. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing figure of infantry officer in green coat, white trousers, red facings, holding pike. From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing figure of infantry officer in green coat, white trousers, red facings, holding pike. Oblong and 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". Munich, Gröber collection, 1953.
One of a set of 4 engravings of genre scenes in life of young recruit; recruit pardoned by officer, kneeling wife at left, child clutching recruit's knees. One of a set of 4 engravings of genre scenes in life of young recruit; recruit pardoned by officer, kneeling wife at left, child clutching recruit's knees. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed slightly; edges soiled. London, Maggs, 1960.
1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)
Engraving; standing figure, outdoors, in national dress with scythe in one hand, standard in the other. Engraving; standing figure, outdoors, in national dress with scythe in one hand, standard in the other. Upright, matted; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a pair of colored engravings by and after Stöckl (one unsigned); standing figure, outdoors, in uniform One of a pair of colored engravings by and after Stöckl (one unsigned); standing figure, outdoors, in uniform Upright, matted small folio; plate marks, margins intact New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952
One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Magrisson; titles in German and French. Figure in green on gray horse facing right. One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Magrisson; titles in German and French. Figure in green on gray horse facing right. Folio; bound in 3/4 red morocco tooled gold and olive boards, black leather label stamped gold; cover slightly rubbed; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Helburh, 1948.
One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Figure in blue and white on brown horse facing right. One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Figure in blue and white on brown horse facing right. Folio; bound in 3/4 red morocco tooled gold and olive boards, black leather label stamped gold; cover slightly rubbed; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Helburh, 1948.
Engraving by and after Baur (?); 3 figures in military costume in conversation, outdoors. Engraving by and after Baur (?); 3 figures in military costume in conversation, outdoors. Oblong, matted medium folio; margins entirely trimmed away. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
1st in suite of 4 copper-engraved plates of uniforms after Mathieu (with engraved portrait of Karl Ludwig on verso of each); standing figure of grenadier officer in white uniform, bearskin hat, walking toward right, outdoors 1st in suite of 4 copper-engraved plates of uniforms after Mathieu (with engraved portrait of Karl Ludwig on verso of each); standing figure of grenadier officer in white uniform, bearskin hat, walking toward right, outdoors Folio, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, blue leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a collection of 4 (of ?) numbered hand colored engraved plates of uniforms. [See also: Russischer Offizier in Austheilung der order; Russischer Grenjadier, (and) Kosake von der Kaÿsl.] One of a collection of 4 (of ?) numbered hand colored engraved plates of uniforms. [See also: Russischer Offizier in Austheilung der order; Russischer Grenjadier, (and) Kosake von der Kaÿsl.] Small; plate marks, margins; foxed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
One of a pair of signed original watercolor drawings by l'Allemand (evidently preliminary studies for lithographs, for Bermann & Sohn); uniform groups showing uniforms of Infanterie, 1670-1790. One of a pair of signed original watercolor drawings by l'Allemand (evidently preliminary studies for lithographs, for Bermann & Sohn); uniform groups showing uniforms of Infanterie, 1670-1790. Oblong medium folio; matted folio; margins; wrinkled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.
9th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; archer in purple jacket, carrying bow and arrows, seated in chair, smoking pipe. 9th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; archer in purple jacket, carrying bow and arrows, seated in chair, smoking pipe. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.
One of a pair of colored engravings by and after Stöckl (one unsigned); standing figures, outdoors, in uniform. [See also: Ein Offizier des Bürgerl. Artillerie Chorps]. One of a pair of colored engravings by and after Stöckl (one unsigned); standing figures, outdoors, in uniform. [See also: Ein Offizier des Bürgerl. Artillerie Chorps]. Upright, matted small folio; plate marks, margins intact. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.
1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)
1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)
5th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; large cannon facing right, part of tree trunk at far left; text below. 5th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; large cannon facing right, part of tree trunk at far left; text below. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
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 black plume, looking toward 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 black plume, looking toward 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.
From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of rifleman in blue jacket, buff trousers, holding rifle in crook of arm, facing right. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of rifleman in blue jacket, buff trousers, holding rifle in crook of arm, 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.
Color lithograph by and after Wolf, printed by J. Höfelich's Wwe.; Emperor Franz Josef, in uniform, walking in castle grounds with Empress Elisabeth. Color lithograph by and after Wolf, printed by J. Höfelich's Wwe.; Emperor Franz Josef, in uniform, walking in castle grounds with Empress Elisabeth. Large upright folio; margins; margins foxed. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1968.
