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.
2nd in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; mounted dragoon in red coat, black facings, buff trousers, carrying gun, riding toward right. 2nd in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; mounted dragoon in red coat, black facings, buff trousers, carrying gun, riding toward right. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of original charcoal drawings of uniform figures on grey paper, heightened in white tempera, signed and 3 dated, by Emelé. Standing dragoon holding bridle of horse One of a collection of original charcoal drawings of uniform figures on grey paper, heightened in white tempera, signed and 3 dated, by Emelé. Standing dragoon holding bridle of horse Small upright folio, matted; no margins; clean New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Colored aquatint (after Bleuler); dragoon in winter uniform, leaning on wounded horse in snow. Colored aquatint (after Bleuler); dragoon in winter uniform, leaning on wounded horse in snow. Upright, 2 prints [cf. FrP1805sf-2], matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.
Colored lithograph by G. K(owosthul?); 2 mounted uniform figures. Colored lithograph by G. K(owosthul?); 2 mounted uniform figures. Square folio; margins; slightly worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958.
Hand-colored line lithographic plate from book (after Heuer); uniform figure standing by horse, outdoors. Hand-colored line lithographic plate from book (after Heuer); uniform figure standing by horse, outdoors. Upright, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.
One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in black and khaki holding sword. One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in black and khaki holding sword. Upright, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels tamped gold "Foreign Troops in Bruges, 1793."
One of 2 (of 3) hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by Gatine after Finart. See also: Officier de Hussards de la Garde Russe. One of 2 (of 3) hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by Gatine after Finart. See also: Officier de Hussards de la Garde Russe. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
65th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Russian dragoon, in green jacket, gray trousers, red trim, with sabre to shoulder, facing right. 65th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Russian dragoon, in green jacket, gray trousers, red trim, with sabre to shoulder, facing right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 65. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
26th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing dragoon in blue coat, orange facings, buff trousers, outdoors. 26th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing dragoon in blue coat, orange facings, buff trousers, outdoors. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth cover label stamped gold "L. Scharf. Prussian uniforms, 1740-1. Original watercolors". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.
66th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Hungarian dragoon, in royal blue jacket, white trousers, sword drawn, galloping toward right. 66th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Hungarian dragoon, in royal blue jacket, white trousers, sword drawn, galloping toward right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 66. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
17th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted French officer in dark blue jacket, white trousers, facing left. 17th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted French officer in dark blue jacket, white trousers, facing left. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
Uncolored plate, being No. 4, (Dragon en grande tenue) from suite of 8 (colored) lithographed plates of uniform figures, numbered 1-8, by Engelmann after Bellangé. Uncolored plate, being No. 4, (Dragon en grande tenue) from suite of 8 (colored) lithographed plates of uniform figures, numbered 1-8, by Engelmann after Bellangé. Folio, matted; margins trimmed; margins slightly soiled.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, green and white on gray/brown horse facing left. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, green and white on gray/brown horse facing left. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure on left in tan, green and white with rifle; figure on right in purple, green and white with rifle. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure on left in tan, green and white with rifle; figure on right in purple, green and white with rifle. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; some staining on left edge. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left with sword and rifle. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left with sword and rifle. Small, yellowed; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of 6 original watercolor drawings signed by Lasinio of uniform figures, outdoors. Soldier on horseback facing right, one other soldier on horseback in distance. One of a collection of 6 original watercolor drawings signed by Lasinio of uniform figures, outdoors. Soldier on horseback facing right, one other soldier on horseback in distance. Upright folio, unbound, slightly soiled, margins trimmed; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold "Lasinio--Uniforms of Cisalpine and Ligurian Republics--Original Water-Colours, c. 1804." N.Y., Arthur Rau, 1956.
One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in gray and green with helmet facing left. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in gray and green with helmet facing left. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in red and black with plumed helmet and sword, looking right. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in red and black with plumed helmet and sword, looking right. Unbound , clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.
One of 2 unsigned original watercolors (Dragon de la Garde imériale 1809 (and) Grenadier à cheval et trompette des dragons de la Garde, 1er Empire); being a 3/4 length uniform figure, side view. One of 2 unsigned original watercolors (Dragon de la Garde imériale 1809 (and) Grenadier à cheval et trompette des dragons de la Garde, 1er Empire); being a 3/4 length uniform figure, side view. Upright medium folio, no margins. Not contemporary New York, Walter Schatzki, 1972.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure with sword on brown horse facing left. Inlaid and bound in album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure with sword on brown horse facing left. Inlaid and bound in album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; slight foxing. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Rear view of figure with rifle. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Rear view of figure with rifle. Small, bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of 3 rough pencil and watercolor sketches (by Kobell) of one mounted figure and three foot soldiers. [See also: Grenadier à cheval; Cuirassier of 7th Regiment and infantryman.] One of a collection of 3 rough pencil and watercolor sketches (by Kobell) of one mounted figure and three foot soldiers. [See also: Grenadier à cheval; Cuirassier of 7th Regiment and infantryman.] Oblong, foxed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger.
71st in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Bavarian dragoon, in green jacket, white trousers, red trim, facing left. 2nd of 2 prints (this one matted). 71st in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Bavarian dragoon, in green jacket, white trousers, red trim, facing left. 2nd of 2 prints (this one matted). In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 71. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
71st in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Bavarian dragoon, in green jacket, white trousers, red trim, facing left. 1st of 2 prints. 71st in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Bavarian dragoon, in green jacket, white trousers, red trim, facing left. 1st of 2 prints. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 71. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
72nd in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of British dragoon, in red jacket, gray trousers, facing left. 72nd in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of British dragoon, in red jacket, gray trousers, facing left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. 'Troupes Etrangères' 72. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
One of a collection of 11 hand-colored engraved plates by Huquier after Parrocel plus title plate, all showing mounted figures in uniform. Figure in light salmon with sword on rearing horse facing left. One of a collection of 11 hand-colored engraved plates by Huquier after Parrocel plus title plate, all showing mounted figures in uniform. Figure in light salmon with sword on rearing horse facing left. Small folio, unbound, yellowed, soiled, edges worn; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1957.
One of a collection of 11 hand-colored engraved plates plus title plate by Huquier after Parrocel, all showing mounted figures in uniform. Figure in blue and salmon with rifle on brown horse. One of a collection of 11 hand-colored engraved plates plus title plate by Huquier after Parrocel, all showing mounted figures in uniform. Figure in blue and salmon with rifle on brown horse. Small upright folio, unbound, yellowed, soiled, edges worn, in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1957.
1 of a collection of 11 hand-colored engraved plates plus engraved title plate by Huquier after Parrocel, all showing mounted figures in uniform. Figure in salmon holding rifle on brown horse facing right. 1 of a collection of 11 hand-colored engraved plates plus engraved title plate by Huquier after Parrocel, all showing mounted figures in uniform. Figure in salmon holding rifle on brown horse facing right. Small upright folio, unbound, yellowed, soiled, edges worn; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1957.
Composed by H. Berlin, and arranged by C. Rimback (Leader of the U.S. Ship Columbus' Band) For piano. Cover lith. ill. by Thayer: figure in uniform standing on a parapet, harbor in distance.
