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 of 2 unnumbered, uncolored plates by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); group of mounted officers riding from left to right; lancer in right foreground. 2nd of 2 unnumbered, uncolored plates by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); group of mounted officers riding from left to right; lancer in right foreground. Oblong; plate mark, margins intact; foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.
1st in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; farmyard scene, 5 boys in foreground playing at cavalrymen with brooms and sticks; in background, an actual troop of hussars forming up. 1st in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; farmyard scene, 5 boys in foreground playing at cavalrymen with brooms and sticks; in background, an actual troop of hussars forming up. Oblong medium folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Nebehay, 1959.
19th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; duke falling from horse in front of line of hussars in review in field, staff at right, more troops and mountain in background. Depicts the sudden death of Crown Prince Carl August of Sweden on May 28, 1810, when he fell from his horse during a military practice in Kvidinge. 19th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; duke falling from horse in front of line of hussars in review in field, staff at right, more troops and mountain in background. Depicts the sudden death of Crown Prince Carl August of Sweden on May 28, 1810, when he fell from his horse during a military practice in Kvidinge. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.
Napoleon is seen as a wanderer, carrying a walking stick and wearing a backpack. Napoleon is seen as a wanderer, carrying a walking stick and wearing a backpack. Not in Broadley or BM catalogue.
11th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; frontal view, mounted drummer in tricorn hat, playing kettle drums, outdoors. 11th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; frontal view, mounted drummer in tricorn hat, playing kettle drums, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
1st in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; emperor in golden robe, seated on throne, looking toward right. 1st in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; emperor in golden robe, seated on throne, looking toward right. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.
75th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; allegorical scene, angels of victory hovering over burning brazier, awarding laurels to 3 Allied rulers of Austria, Prussia and Russia, soldiers fighting off Napoleon below. 75th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; allegorical scene, angels of victory hovering over burning brazier, awarding laurels to 3 Allied rulers of Austria, Prussia and Russia, soldiers fighting off Napoleon below. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.
Sepia aquatint by Berger after Wolff; putto and allegorical female posed near monument displaying 6 medallion portraits of Franz II, Napoleon and English and French leaders. Sepia aquatint by Berger after Wolff; putto and allegorical female posed near monument displaying 6 medallion portraits of Franz II, Napoleon and English and French leaders. Medium upright folio; margins trimmed; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.
Color lithograph after Katzler, printed by J. Höfelich; Franz Joseph in court robes standing before throne, flanked by consort, generals etc., architectural border and background incorporating miniatures of preceding sovereigns, trophies, blasons, views. Color lithograph after Katzler, printed by J. Höfelich; Franz Joseph in court robes standing before throne, flanked by consort, generals etc., architectural border and background incorporating miniatures of preceding sovereigns, trophies, blasons, views. Oblong folio; mounted on white board; margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.
Copper-engraved panoramic view of procession at Nuremberg on September 11th, 1704, showing soldiers, coaches. Copper-engraved panoramic view of procession at Nuremberg on September 11th, 1704, showing soldiers, coaches. Oblong medium folio; margins severely trimmed; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.
9th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, galloping toward left, outdoors. 9th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, galloping toward left, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a pair of hand-colored engraved caricature plates by Martin Engelbrecht; militia officer. See also: Iodel Druzer der G'steisste Buea ... in erbeüteter Soldaten Montur. One of a pair of hand-colored engraved caricature plates by Martin Engelbrecht; militia officer. See also: Iodel Druzer der G'steisste Buea ... in erbeüteter Soldaten Montur. Small upright folio; plate marks, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1968.
4th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; scene outside peasant hut, young recruit bidding farewell to tearful wife and child, soldiers on road in background. 4th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; scene outside peasant hut, young recruit bidding farewell to tearful wife and child, soldiers on road in background. Oblong medium folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.
1st of pair of steel-engravings by Bl. Höfel after Krafft; militiaman taking leave of wife, children and parents, indoors. 1st of pair of steel-engravings by Bl. Höfel after Krafft; militiaman taking leave of wife, children and parents, indoors. Small oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuP1813sf-1b], matted medium folio; plate marks, margins trimmed; cleaned. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of two color lithograph plates; by Strixner after Treml, printed by Rauh; mother taking leave of recruit, wife and child in background, soldier standing nearby, indoors. One of two color lithograph plates; by Strixner after Treml, printed by Rauh; mother taking leave of recruit, wife and child in background, soldier standing nearby, indoors. Folio. N.Y., Kraus, 1951.
9th in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; French soldier forcing civilians to build fortifications in foreground, huge fire at sea or river (of burning ships or bridge) on horizon. 9th in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; French soldier forcing civilians to build fortifications in foreground, huge fire at sea or river (of burning ships or bridge) on horizon. Oblong folio, unbound; in gray cloth slipcase, blue leather label stamped gold "Suhr. War Scenes. 1813-16"; some yellowed, some foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a suite of 12 uncolored or partially tinted lithograph plates by Arnold and L. Burger after Salpius of campaign scenes, battle scenes. Troops on foot with rifles at the battle of Düppel, earthwork fortifications behind. One of a suite of 12 uncolored or partially tinted lithograph plates by Arnold and L. Burger after Salpius of campaign scenes, battle scenes. Troops on foot with rifles at the battle of Düppel, earthwork fortifications behind. Small oblong folio, foxed; bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold "Zalpius (sic). Denmark Campaign." Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.
One of a suite of 12 uncolored or partially tinted lithograph plates by Arnold and L. Burger after Salpius of campaign scenes, battle scenes. Troops returning after the battle of Düppel; some playing instruments, some transporting wounded. One of a suite of 12 uncolored or partially tinted lithograph plates by Arnold and L. Burger after Salpius of campaign scenes, battle scenes. Troops returning after the battle of Düppel; some playing instruments, some transporting wounded. Small oblong folio, foxed; bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold "Zalpius (sic). Denmark Campaign." Vienna, Nebehay, 1953.
Color lithograph by Concanen, Lee & Siebe after Towell, published May 1st, 1864; 2 standing uniform figures. See also: Officer, Field Battery, Royal Artillery and Infantry of the Line. Color lithograph by Concanen, Lee & Siebe after Towell, published May 1st, 1864; 2 standing uniform figures. See also: Officer, Field Battery, Royal Artillery and Infantry of the Line. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; margins worn. From 'Standard uniforms & patterns of the army, navy, militia, volunteer, civil services, &c', (London, William Jones & Co., 1864).
2nd in pair of original unsigned watercolors; 2 standing figures showing front and back of uniform. [See also Lord Lieutenant, c. 1880.] 2nd in pair of original unsigned watercolors; 2 standing figures showing front and back of uniform. [See also Lord Lieutenant, c. 1880.] Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; glue on margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of ships with tugboats at their side, leaving the docks under cover of blimps. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of ships with tugboats at their side, leaving the docks under cover of blimps. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist, 1994.
Monochrome photogravure by Goupil & Cie., after Jazet; dragoon taking leave of wife and daughter outside cottage in right foreground, other dragoons waiting in background. Monochrome photogravure by Goupil & Cie., after Jazet; dragoon taking leave of wife and daughter outside cottage in right foreground, other dragoons waiting in background. Upright; margins intact; slightly soiled; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold "Military paintings. Paris, Salon 1879-80". N.Y., Argosy, 1952.
1st in group of 3 colored lithographic plates of military and campaign scenes; Australian infantry in olive green uniforms and pith helmets, marching through Sydney street crowded with men, women and children spectators. 1st in group of 3 colored lithographic plates of military and campaign scenes; Australian infantry in olive green uniforms and pith helmets, marching through Sydney street crowded with men, women and children spectators. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.
Color lithograph by Bufford after Sheldon; body of soldiers and spectators in city street. Color lithograph by Bufford after Sheldon; body of soldiers and spectators in city street. Oblong folio; margins intact; light staining. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.
Hand-colored steel-engraving by D.J. Pound after Kunzley; Guards marching through square, cheered by men, women and children, small figures of guardsmen on pedestals at left and right. Hand-colored steel-engraving by D.J. Pound after Kunzley; Guards marching through square, cheered by men, women and children, small figures of guardsmen on pedestals at left and right. From '100 Engravings Chiefly Illustrating the Crimean War and Indian Mutiny'. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.
Original unsigned wash drawing (by Dickinson); soldiers waving from rail of ship. Original unsigned wash drawing (by Dickinson); soldiers waving from rail of ship. For a Supplement to the The Graphic, October 7, 1899. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953.
One of 2 color lithograph plates of soldiers marching in city streets, cathedral and cemetery, by Sarony, Major & Knapp; for D.T. Valentine's Manual, 1862. See also: Departure of the 69th Regt. N.Y.S.M. Tuesday April 23rd 1861. One of 2 color lithograph plates of soldiers marching in city streets, cathedral and cemetery, by Sarony, Major & Knapp; for D.T. Valentine's Manual, 1862. See also: Departure of the 69th Regt. N.Y.S.M. Tuesday April 23rd 1861. Oblong, one of 2 prints matted together; creased, soiled. Los Angeles, Clark, 1957.
Soldiers marching to the left with a group of officers behind them saying their goodbyes to their sweethearts written in speech bubbles. Soldiers marching to the left with a group of officers behind them saying their goodbyes to their sweethearts written in speech bubbles. It is likely that this picture was drawn by Robert Provo Norris, an officer in the regiment, with the speech bubbles referring to in jokes. The soldiers have blue facings, which were changed from yellow, when they became a Royal Regiment in 1852. The also look to be wearing Albert Shakos with a peak to the front and back. It was introduced in 1844 and in use until 1878. Norris was killed in 1851. Small oblong folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke, 2018.
