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.
Original unsigned oval wash drawing (by Taunay); horse artillery in mountain pass near fort. Original unsigned oval wash drawing (by Taunay); horse artillery in mountain pass near fort. Small oblong folio, mounted on grey paper; margins; edges worn, slightly stained. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962. subtitle supplied by cataloger
Hand-colored engraving (imagerie-type), numbered 23; 2 rows of mounted and marching soldiers, showing (top) Colonel, Cimbalier, Cors, Trompettes, (bottom) Pelotons de Gardes Nationaux. Hand-colored engraving (imagerie-type), numbered 23; 2 rows of mounted and marching soldiers, showing (top) Colonel, Cimbalier, Cors, Trompettes, (bottom) Pelotons de Gardes Nationaux. Small oblong folio; plate mark; margins intact. Title supplied by cataloger label: Colonel; Cimbalier; Cors; Trompelles; Pelotons de Gardes Nationaux text: A Paris chez Jean Rue St. Jean de Beauvais No. 10. number: No. 23.
One of a collection of 5 engraved plates of military and court scenes in ornamental borders; mounted king and staff in right foreground following troopers towards cavalry battle. One of a collection of 5 engraved plates of military and court scenes in ornamental borders; mounted king and staff in right foreground following troopers towards cavalry battle. Oblong folio; one; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed; clean; stamped gold "C. LeBrun - Scenes in the Life of Louis XIV - Paris, 1680-1781". Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1960.
Original signed ink and watercolor caricature sketch by Noé (later known as Cham); group of soldiers relaxing. Original signed ink and watercolor caricature sketch by Noé (later known as Cham); group of soldiers relaxing. Oblong, matted; no margins. New York, Rockman, 1956.
Color lithograph imagerie plate numbered 44; Turks manning artillery piece on battlement. Title also in German and English. Color lithograph imagerie plate numbered 44; Turks manning artillery piece on battlement. Title also in German and English. Oblong folio, mounted on blue paper; margins trimmed; soiled.
One of 6 colored lithographic prints by and after Guérard, printed by Jacomme et Cie. (titles also in English); fierce combat at stone barricade between French zouaves and Russian troops. From 'Campagne de Crimée' One of 6 colored lithographic prints by and after Guérard, printed by Jacomme et Cie. (titles also in English); fierce combat at stone barricade between French zouaves and Russian troops. From 'Campagne de Crimée' Oblong folio; margins intact; clean; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold. N.Y., Haller, 1958.
Line and stipple engraving by Fogg after Hamilton, published 7 April 1802; officers and sailors standing on pile of stones in center, resisting attack from French at right, native soldiers rushing in at left. Line and stipple engraving by Fogg after Hamilton, published 7 April 1802; officers and sailors standing on pile of stones in center, resisting attack from French at right, native soldiers rushing in at left. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; margins very soiled and worn. London, Spencer, 1953.
1 hand-colored lithograph; view of distant buildings under attack, soldiers in foreground, columns of troops and elephants approaching top right 1 hand-colored lithograph; view of distant buildings under attack, soldiers in foreground, columns of troops and elephants approaching top right Large oblong folio. Ontario, Lord Durham Rare Books, 2012 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/)
3rd in collection of 7 chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland; panoramic scene of siege and battle around surrounded town in background, troop train at center-right. 3rd in collection of 7 chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland; panoramic scene of siege and battle around surrounded town in background, troop train at center-right. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins; edges slightly soiled. From 'Bacon's South African Battle Pictures - No. 3'.
One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolors of battles and military scenes. Battle scene between mounted soldiers and other on foot. Casualties on ground. One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolors of battles and military scenes. Battle scene between mounted soldiers and other on foot. Casualties on ground. Original watercolor for or copy of steel engraving in 'The History of the Indian Mutiny' by Charles Ball (London, 1858-1859), vol. 1 N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Engraving by Pass after Godfroy, published August 1st, 1795; infantrymen in foreground looking on as dying officer is carried off to left, artillery in upper left background, infantry combat in right distance. Engraving by Pass after Godfroy, published August 1st, 1795; infantrymen in foreground looking on as dying officer is carried off to left, artillery in upper left background, infantry combat in right distance. Small oblong; margins; creased. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1976.
Color aquatint by P.L. Debucourt after Laclotte, "architect and assistant engineer in the Louisiana Army"; view of battle on plain, river edge in foreground. Color aquatint by P.L. Debucourt after Laclotte, "architect and assistant engineer in the Louisiana Army"; view of battle on plain, river edge in foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; marings trimmed; margins worn, soiled, foxed, corner torn and repaired. New York, Old Print Shop, 1954.
Engraving by Edmund Scott after Dodd, in ornamental enframement. Braddock in left foreground wounded and toppling from horse, ranks of soldiers in musket conflict in foreground. Engraving by Edmund Scott after Dodd, in ornamental enframement. Braddock in left foreground wounded and toppling from horse, ranks of soldiers in musket conflict in foreground. Engraved for Russel's History of England; N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Etching by and after de la Hire; panoramic view of battle on plain, allegorical herald and putti at top, arms and supporters at bottom Etching by and after de la Hire; panoramic view of battle on plain, allegorical herald and putti at top, arms and supporters at bottom Large oblong folio; margins trimmed close; creased, yellowed
One of a collection of 3 poem broadsides, each with hand colored engraved illustrations of soldier groups or scene by and after Gardiner, this one published Sepr. 10, 1803. Large group of yeomanry and volunteers standing in front of a large monument engraved 'Defending his King & County. Capt. James Gardiner fell at the Battle of Preston Pans 1745'. One of a collection of 3 poem broadsides, each with hand colored engraved illustrations of soldier groups or scene by and after Gardiner, this one published Sepr. 10, 1803. Large group of yeomanry and volunteers standing in front of a large monument engraved 'Defending his King & County. Capt. James Gardiner fell at the Battle of Preston Pans 1745'. Upright medium folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact; edges torn and soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
One of a collection of 11 partially hand-colored, tinted or uncolored etched caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original portraits and caricature etchings, published 1837-1838. Mounted figure (identified in pencil as John Adams, Royal Midlothian Volunteer Cavalry) One of a collection of 11 partially hand-colored, tinted or uncolored etched caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original portraits and caricature etchings, published 1837-1838. Mounted figure (identified in pencil as John Adams, Royal Midlothian Volunteer Cavalry) Upright; margins; yellowing. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.
Color aquatint; uniform figure in bayonet charge position, troops in background advancing over cliff to fortress at right. Color aquatint; uniform figure in bayonet charge position, troops in background advancing over cliff to fortress at right. Oblong folio, matteg; margins entirely trimmed away; crease at lower left corner; clean. N.Y., Weyhe, 1943.
Cover lith. ill. by C. Hamilton & Co., St. Louis: 3 soldiers in regimental uniform standing and sitting outdoors under trees by water, tent encampment and soldiers in background. 'Schottische Militaire. Quickstep. Camp Life Waltz'
Mezzotint proof by Walker 'from a photograph by John Watkins', published 18th March 1857; 3/4-length portrait, seated, in uniform with sword across knees, hat held in lap. Mezzotint proof by Walker 'from a photograph by John Watkins', published 18th March 1857; 3/4-length portrait, seated, in uniform with sword across knees, hat held in lap. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; slightly foxed. London, Parker Gallery, 1959.
One of 4 color plates showing corps and branch insignia etc., decorations and ribbons. One of 4 color plates showing corps and branch insignia etc., decorations and ribbons. One of 2 plates mounted on 2 oblong sheets of white paper; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Zürich, Paul Alfred Hauser, 1967.
Coloured lithograph (perhaps sheet music cover) by and after Brandard; military group in portico, young officer with standard saluting while medal is pinned on by Duc d'Orléans(?), other soldiers nearby and in background. Coloured lithograph (perhaps sheet music cover) by and after Brandard; military group in portico, young officer with standard saluting while medal is pinned on by Duc d'Orléans(?), other soldiers nearby and in background. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger
Wood-engraved plate after Beck; Civil War veterans decorating graves in foreground, with allegorical figures appearing in sky in background. Wood-engraved plate after Beck; Civil War veterans decorating graves in foreground, with allegorical figures appearing in sky in background. From Harper's Weekly, May 30, 1891, page 409.
One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 15. Pen and ink sketch of a military tank being off loaded from a cargo ship at dock, and onto a LCT by a crane. One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 15. Pen and ink sketch of a military tank being off loaded from a cargo ship at dock, and onto a LCT by a crane. 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.
Color lithograph caricature by Benard et Frey after Nanteuil; infantrymen marching in North Africa in rainstorm (?), mosque in top right distance. Color lithograph caricature by Benard et Frey after Nanteuil; infantrymen marching in North Africa in rainstorm (?), mosque in top right distance. Small oblong folio; margins; foxing, fold along right margin; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold: 'French Caricatures c. 1830-1848'. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Lithograph after Droit; French infantryman standing in trench, hands in pockets, rifle at side, at sunrise. Lithograph after Droit; French infantryman standing in trench, hands in pockets, rifle at side, at sunrise. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Paris, Cart, 1956.
One of a pair of hand-colored engravings by Calendi, Lapi and Raphael Morghen after Beys; troops landing at quay outside city walls, welcomed by populace. One of a pair of hand-colored engravings by Calendi, Lapi and Raphael Morghen after Beys; troops landing at quay outside city walls, welcomed by populace. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1954.
Unsigned original wash drawing (attributed to Langendyck); Royal Marine Artillery going into action, followed by infantry landing from ships and advancing. Unsigned original wash drawing (attributed to Langendyck); Royal Marine Artillery going into action, followed by infantry landing from ships and advancing. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; slightly creased. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Bessel, 1955.
Colored aquatint; Napoleon arriving in shallop from warship at right, welcoming men and women in foreground. Colored aquatint; Napoleon arriving in shallop from warship at right, welcoming men and women in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. Paris, Franck sale, 1955.
Color lithograph by and after Deroy, printed by Lemercier, numbered 12; Turkish troops coming in boats and marching across a beach, some British and French soldiers and sailor looking on in left foreground by young girl, women and men on right watching. Color lithograph by and after Deroy, printed by Lemercier, numbered 12; Turkish troops coming in boats and marching across a beach, some British and French soldiers and sailor looking on in left foreground by young girl, women and men on right watching. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; margins soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.