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.
Lithograph by and after Katzler, being a supplement to journal 'Faust'; troops marching forth in left foreground, mounted officers in right foreground, tent encampment in background. Lithograph by and after Katzler, being a supplement to journal 'Faust'; troops marching forth in left foreground, mounted officers in right foreground, tent encampment in background. Small oblong folio; margins intact; some foxing. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958
Colored lithograph by and after Waage, printed by J. Höfelichs Wwe.; view of Arsenal buildings, showing small figures of soldiers marching near road in foreground; no. 47 in series 'Wien und seine Umgebungen'. Colored lithograph by and after Waage, printed by J. Höfelichs Wwe.; view of Arsenal buildings, showing small figures of soldiers marching near road in foreground; no. 47 in series 'Wien und seine Umgebungen'. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.
In this small, highly charged image, the Devil and his infant, Napoleon, gaze at each other in affectionate recognition. The Devil has the body of a satyr (hoofed feet, a long tail, clawed hands and horns protruding from his forehead), and has been colored with a dark pigment and given staring yellow eyes rimmed in red. Napoleon is tightly wrapped in swaddling clothes and lies on a board, comfortable in the Devil's embrace. In his right hand the devil holds the cross of the Legion of Honor. The biblical quotation that provides the title is derived from St. Mark, I, II. This phrase was spoken by the Lord on the baptism of Jesus. (See Napoleon, no. 336.) Caricatures and satires of Napoleon frequently use and invert biblical references in order to simultaneously create and to insist on a pre-existing iconography for Napoleon cast as the antichrist. As such, this image clearly identifies Napoleon as the spawn of the Devil. In this small, highly charged image, the Devil and his infant, Napoleon, gaze at each other in affectionate recognition. The Devil has the body of a satyr (hoofed feet, a long tail, clawed hands and horns protruding from his forehead), and has been colored with a dark pigment and given staring yellow eyes rimmed in red. Napoleon is tightly wrapped in swaddling clothes and lies on a board, comfortable in the Devil's embrace. In his right hand the devil holds the cross of the Legion of Honor. The biblical quotation that provides the title is derived from St. Mark, I, II. This phrase was spoken by the Lord on the baptism of Jesus. (See Napoleon, no. 336.) Caricatures and satires of Napoleon frequently use and invert biblical references in order to simultaneously create and to insist on a pre-existing iconography for Napoleon cast as the antichrist. As such, this image clearly identifies Napoleon as the spawn of the Devil. Sheet is not signed or dated. The date provided by the German catalog 'Napoleon Im Speigel der Karikatur' is '1813/1814.'
One of 2 hand colored engraved plates, numbered 117 (c. 1810?), after the watercolors of the same. [See also: Das regulaire Militair]; humorous scene of soldiers being drilled and officers measuring spaces, steps, length of ponytail, etc. One of 2 hand colored engraved plates, numbered 117 (c. 1810?), after the watercolors of the same. [See also: Das regulaire Militair]; humorous scene of soldiers being drilled and officers measuring spaces, steps, length of ponytail, etc. Small oblong folio, matted together; margins slightly trimmed; yellowed. Vienna, Nebehay, auction, 1954.
One of a pair of original watercolors, unsigned (by Loutherbourg); humorous scenes showing unkempt and straggling line of militia parading in countryside. [See also: Das regulaire Militair]. One of a pair of original watercolors, unsigned (by Loutherbourg); humorous scenes showing unkempt and straggling line of militia parading in countryside. [See also: Das regulaire Militair]. Medium oblong folio, matted; narrow black margins. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger.
4th in set of 5 heliogravure prints of battles after paintings signed (and 2 dated 1913) by Knötel; battle scene showing massed infantry driving back cavalry toward right. 4th in set of 5 heliogravure prints of battles after paintings signed (and 2 dated 1913) by Knötel; battle scene showing massed infantry driving back cavalry toward right. Large oblong folio; margins; marginal tears and stains. Hamburg, Schulz, 1958.
Hand-colored engraving by and after Löschenkohl; perspective interior view of ceremony in church showing ecclesiastics, heralds, court officials, military guard, spectators, etc. Hand-colored engraving by and after Löschenkohl; perspective interior view of ceremony in church showing ecclesiastics, heralds, court officials, military guard, spectators, etc. Upright folio; plate mark, margins inact; slightly worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.
Steel engraving by and after l'Allemand; large military group, outdoors, landscape background; accompanied by line-lithograph key to personages. Steel engraving by and after l'Allemand; large military group, outdoors, landscape background; accompanied by line-lithograph key to personages. Large oblong folio, one of 2 prints; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
1st in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; parade of red-coated infantry marching toward left in large town square; mounted officers and civilian men and women spectators in foreground and background. 1st in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; parade of red-coated infantry marching toward left in large town square; mounted officers and civilian men and women spectators in foreground and background. In gray cloth slipcase, blue leather label stamped gold "Suhr. War Scenes. 1813-16". Munich, Wölfle, 1953.
A group of soldiers stand and cheer as one at the left sets off a small cannon. Napoleon in the guise of a plucked bird hangs upside down from a pole. His laurel wreath falls to the ground. Musicians at the left play horns and drums. A dog in the foreground sniffs at a table holding the bird's plucked feathers. A tent stands behind the figures and a city is seen in the background. A group of soldiers stand and cheer as one at the left sets off a small cannon. Napoleon in the guise of a plucked bird hangs upside down from a pole. His laurel wreath falls to the ground. Musicians at the left play horns and drums. A dog in the foreground sniffs at a table holding the bird's plucked feathers. A tent stands behind the figures and a city is seen in the background. Not in Broadley or BM catalogue. Dialogue: Bird (Napoleon): 'Au Weh! mein Centrum' Dialogue: Soldier at lower left: 'Wir werden an das Vogelschiessen denhen!' Dialogue: Soldiers in center: 'Hurrah! Hurrah! Daseh war gut getrofen' [Hurray. That was a good hit] Label(s): Die Herren Schützen. Russland. Oestreich. Preussen. Schweden. [The Shooters. Russia. Austria. Prussia. Sweden] Label(s): Recht Flüg [right wing] Link Flüg [left wing] Schwanz [tail]
Engraving by and after Zaswinger; numerous mounted figures, including musicians, taking part in tournament in city square, streets and buildings with additional horsemen, spectators etc., in perspective in background. Engraving by and after Zaswinger; numerous mounted figures, including musicians, taking part in tournament in city square, streets and buildings with additional horsemen, spectators etc., in perspective in background. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; margins entirely trimmed away; torn at bottom and repaired. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Hand-colored engraved imagerie plate after Voltz, numbered 264; French infantrymen rising from meal at table in farmhouse billet to respond to muster-call from drummer and mounted trumpeter outside Hand-colored engraved imagerie plate after Voltz, numbered 264; French infantrymen rising from meal at table in farmhouse billet to respond to muster-call from drummer and mounted trumpeter outside Upright medium folio; plate mark, margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.
Tinted lithograph by and after Katzler, printed by Höfelich; battle scene, showing wounded officer toppling from horse at right center. Tinted lithograph by and after Katzler, printed by Höfelich; battle scene, showing wounded officer toppling from horse at right center. Large oblong folio; margins intact; foxing. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.
41st in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, German general holding colors leads infantry toward left, battle in background. 41st in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, German general holding colors leads infantry toward left, battle in background. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black. series title provided by cataloger
Hand-colored line-lithograph (imagerie-type); infantry battle in countryside. Hand-colored line-lithograph (imagerie-type); infantry battle in countryside. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed. Lower half of page missing depicting 'Schlacht bei Kolding am 23 April, 1849'.
2ns of pair of colored aquatint plates by and after Grüner; returning soldier being welcomed home by family. 2ns of pair of colored aquatint plates by and after Grüner; returning soldier being welcomed home by family. Upright folio, 2 prints [cf. AuP1814f-2a], matted; plate marks, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.
18th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; combat scene, troop of French infantry attacking Turkish forces, outdoors. 18th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; combat scene, troop of French infantry attacking Turkish forces, outdoors. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black. series title provided by cataloger
Partially hand-colored imagerie-type engraving; infantry, cavalry and artillerymen being trained in countryside, walled town in left distance. Partially hand-colored imagerie-type engraving; infantry, cavalry and artillerymen being trained in countryside, walled town in left distance. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; margins worn and soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1959.
A depiction of the end of the Polish insurrection in an engraved imagerie plate A depiction of the end of the Polish insurrection in an engraved imagerie plate "Nach dem Falle Warschaus glaube man, die Polnische Armée würde sich unterwerfen; allein dem war nicht also. Unter Romarino trat der eine reichisches Gebiet, unter Rybinski der andere auf Preussiches, und so stellten sich genen 50,000 Tapfere unter den Schutz des Völkerrechtes. Die Landleute aber unterwurfen sich, baten um Guade, lieferten ihre Waffen ab und harreten deduldig dessen, das da kommen soll"
Colored lithograph by Remy after Elzholtz; wounded officer with aides on rocky knoll in foreground, battle on plain in left background. Colored lithograph by Remy after Elzholtz; wounded officer with aides on rocky knoll in foreground, battle on plain in left background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; small repaired tear in margin. New York, Maurice Sloog, 1950.
A miniature Napoleon is held within a glass bottle. Two men look and point at him. A miniature Napoleon is held within a glass bottle. Two men look and point at him. Not in Broadley or BM catalogue. Dialogue: Man: Ey, Ey, Camerad, du hast dich ja recht ins Enge gezogen
Hand-colored engraving; tournament scene in Spanish Riding School at Vienna. Hand-colored engraving; tournament scene in Spanish Riding School at Vienna. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
7th in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; line of mounted (Hamburg?) dragoons crossing bridge over river in winter, 2 officers in foreground, 2 standing officers in capes in lower right corner. 7th in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; line of mounted (Hamburg?) dragoons crossing bridge over river in winter, 2 officers in foreground, 2 standing officers in capes in lower right corner. 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.
Lithograph by and after Albrecht; soldiers directing artillery at bridge and buildings across river. Lithograph by and after Albrecht; soldiers directing artillery at bridge and buildings across river. Small oblong folio; margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1957.
Colored lithograph printed by Manning; outdoor camp scene in village, showing soldiers drinking and lounging. Colored lithograph printed by Manning; outdoor camp scene in village, showing soldiers drinking and lounging. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; margins intact. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1953.
Colored lithograph of uniform group standing before portal and tower, water-wagon etc. at right Colored lithograph of uniform group standing before portal and tower, water-wagon etc. at right Oblong folio; margins intact; slightly yellowed, clean New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956
Tinted lithograph by Joh. Nep. Geiger after Alt, printed by Johann Höfelich; banquet scene in palace hall, table at right, footmen, women and military figures at left. Tinted lithograph by Joh. Nep. Geiger after Alt, printed by Johann Höfelich; banquet scene in palace hall, table at right, footmen, women and military figures at left. Oblong folio; margins intact; soiled, margins foxed and worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
Lithograph by MacLure & MacDonald after Lt. L.G. Fawkes, R.A., dated Sept. 1873 by artist; groups of officers in conversation etc., outdoors, tents in background. Lithograph by MacLure & MacDonald after Lt. L.G. Fawkes, R.A., dated Sept. 1873 by artist; groups of officers in conversation etc., outdoors, tents in background. In August 1873, the First and Second Divisions consisting of 12,000 soldiers and 2,100 horses gathered on Dartmoor for two weeks of maneuvers with the main camp being on Ringmoor Down. The exercises were carried out over a wide area of the moor but had to be called off due to bad weather. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Colored aquatint by Susemihl and Schnell after Perglas; panoramic battle scene in rolling countryside, small figures of officers and soldiers in foreground. Colored aquatint by Susemihl and Schnell after Perglas; panoramic battle scene in rolling countryside, small figures of officers and soldiers in foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; upper margin trimmed; margins slightly worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1948.
Lithograph by Strohmeyer; central ill. of parade before Emperor in city square, 6 illustrations of uniform groups above and below, arms at top, trophies at left and right. Lithograph by Strohmeyer; central ill. of parade before Emperor in city square, 6 illustrations of uniform groups above and below, arms at top, trophies at left and right. Large oblong folio; margins; foxed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1963.