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.
One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Camp scene with soldiers in and around tents, woman walking with man, another woman with cooking pot over fire. Plate No. 11. One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Camp scene with soldiers in and around tents, woman walking with man, another woman with cooking pot over fire. Plate No. 11. Oblong; tan paper; yellowed; bound in maroon cloth, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangiée sale, 1966.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue, yellow and khaki adjusting equipment on white horse. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue, yellow and khaki adjusting equipment on white horse. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
One of a pair of crude engraved plates (Royal-Etranger. No. 6; Cuirassiers. No. 7.), on pages 119 and 120 of a book; standing uniform figures; facing and button colours printed below. One of a pair of crude engraved plates (Royal-Etranger. No. 6; Cuirassiers. No. 7.), on pages 119 and 120 of a book; standing uniform figures; facing and button colours printed below. Upright; margins intact; water-stain at edge. Presented, 1960, by Victor Grouvel, Paris.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Scott; mounted cuirassier in dark navy or black uniform, holding sword; line of mounted cavalry in background, facing right. Original watercolor signed and dated by Scott; mounted cuirassier in dark navy or black uniform, holding sword; line of mounted cavalry in background, facing right. Large upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Paris, Cart, 1953. title provided by cataloger
Lithograph (by and) after W., proof before letters; charge of cuirassiers of Napoleonic period, dead soldier in right foreground. Lithograph (by and) after W., proof before letters; charge of cuirassiers of Napoleonic period, dead soldier in right foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Paris, Lemmerman, 1953.
Original watercolor by Klein after Perger; 3 cuirassiers charging toward spectator, prostrate dead enemy soldier in right foreground. Original watercolor by Klein after Perger; 3 cuirassiers charging toward spectator, prostrate dead enemy soldier in right foreground. Oblong; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a collection of 3 (grenadier à cheval, dragon de la Garde d'Italie, cuirassier of 7th Regiment and infantryman) rough pencil and watercolor sketches (by Kobell) of uniform figures, supply wagon. One of a collection of 3 (grenadier à cheval, dragon de la Garde d'Italie, cuirassier of 7th Regiment and infantryman) rough pencil and watercolor sketches (by Kobell) of uniform figures, supply wagon. Oblong, foxed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952. 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 blue and white with plumed 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 blue and white with plumed 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 gray and red with plumed helmet holding sword in left hand, looking 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 red with plumed helmet holding sword in left hand, looking 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. Russian soldier in gray facing left. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors, signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Russian soldier in gray facing left. Unbound; clean, some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.
1st in group of 3 original signed watercolors of uniform figures; standing figure of cuirassier, left leg crossed over right, leaning on sheathed sabre. 1st in group of 3 original signed watercolors of uniform figures; standing figure of cuirassier, left leg crossed over right, leaning on sheathed sabre. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger Paris, Cart, 1950.
70th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Austrian cavalryman, in white uniform, cuirass, helmet, looking back toward right. 1st of 2 prints. 70th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Austrian cavalryman, in white uniform, cuirass, helmet, looking back toward right. 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. 70. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
70th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Austrian cavalryman, in white uniform, cuirass, helmet, looking back toward right. 2nd of 2 prints (this one matted). 70th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Austrian cavalryman, in white uniform, cuirass, helmet, looking back toward right. 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. 70. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
One of a pair of colored aquatint engravings; uniform figures, outdoors, with horses. One of a pair of colored aquatint engravings; uniform figures, outdoors, with horses. Oblong, mounted on card; margins entirely trimmed away; soiled and stained. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Original unsigned partly unfinished watercolor; 2 dismounted soldiers with horse near country tavern building, young woman near door pouring a drink, troop of cuirassiers charging on in right background. Original unsigned partly unfinished watercolor; 2 dismounted soldiers with horse near country tavern building, young woman near door pouring a drink, troop of cuirassiers charging on in right background. Small oblong folio; no margins except at bottom. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1972.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure with armor on brown horse facing left. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure with armor on 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.
From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; close-up side view of gray cuirass with white cross in front. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; close-up side view of gray cuirass with white cross in front. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger
From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; close-up front view of gray cuirass with white cross at center. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; close-up front view of gray cuirass with white cross at center. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Chromolith. after W. Urio (?); allegorical composition showing soldier with flag at left, figure of Victory at right, arms at lower center, ships in background. Chromolith. after W. Urio (?); allegorical composition showing soldier with flag at left, figure of Victory at right, arms at lower center, ships in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; stained, yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.
2nd in suite of 9 hand-colored drypoint(?) drawings, signed and dated by Greter, showing hussar uniforms; mounted hussar in scarlet uniform, gold trim, facing left. 2nd in suite of 9 hand-colored drypoint(?) drawings, signed and dated by Greter, showing hussar uniforms; mounted hussar in scarlet uniform, gold trim, facing left. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio stamped red on cover. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a collection of watercolors of U.S. and Allied troops. Notation on inventory: CSA - 27 Louisiana. Capt. 7th Cav. Cuba 1898. Figure in gray and khaki with rifle, other troops in the background. One of a collection of watercolors of U.S. and Allied troops. Notation on inventory: CSA - 27 Louisiana. Capt. 7th Cav. Cuba 1898. Figure in gray and khaki with rifle, other troops in the background. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
Line-engraving with manuscript title pasted below; soldiers firing houses, violating citizens etc. Line-engraving with manuscript title pasted below; soldiers firing houses, violating citizens etc. Oblong, mounted on tan paper; margins severely trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954. Title supplied by cataloger
Topographical map of Sardinia, with adjacent countries (France, Switzerland, Italian provinces), showing mountains, railroad lines, roads, etc. Topographical map of Sardinia, with adjacent countries (France, Switzerland, Italian provinces), showing mountains, railroad lines, roads, etc. Large square folio, in paper covers; advertisement on back cover.
Original unsigned ink and wash drawing (by Bleibtreu); Crown Prince on horse at right center, observing infantry in battle around him. Original unsigned ink and wash drawing (by Bleibtreu); Crown Prince on horse at right center, observing infantry in battle around him. Oblong folio, matted; no margins. N.Y., Rockman, 1972. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure with orange blanket and holding rifle. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure with orange blanket and holding rifle. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
Lithographed plate after Lami, being No. 3 from series, with three vignettes showing soldiers, street fighting, wounded being aided. Lithographed plate after Lami, being No. 3 from series, with three vignettes showing soldiers, street fighting, wounded being aided. Oblong folio, mounted on white paper; margins intact; clean. S. Lincoln, Mass., Marino, 1962.
Soldiers are rowed across the river Roer and prepare to disembark. Other soldiers have already landed in the background. Soldiers are rowed across the river Roer and prepare to disembark. Other soldiers have already landed in the background. Chapman served in the U.S. Army and sketched scenes stateside, in convoy, and in England before being transferred in 1944 to the Public Relations and Historical Section of the 84th Infantry Division to produce work on the Battle of Germany. He also did cartoons for the 84th divisional newspaper and Stars & Stripes.
Color lithograph after Alexander Jack, (proof?) numbered 1; troops being ferried across river on native boats, elephants walking across also, mountains in background. From 'Six Views of Kot Kangra' (London, Smith Elder & Co., 1847). Jack was killed at Cawnpore in 1857 during the Sepoy Rebellion. Color lithograph after Alexander Jack, (proof?) numbered 1; troops being ferried across river on native boats, elephants walking across also, mountains in background. From 'Six Views of Kot Kangra' (London, Smith Elder & Co., 1847). Jack was killed at Cawnpore in 1857 during the Sepoy Rebellion. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
12th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; cross-sections of 2 upright mortars, showing shell inside. 12th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; cross-sections of 2 upright mortars, showing shell inside. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
11th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; cross-section of upright mortar, showing shell inside. 11th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; cross-section of upright mortar, showing shell inside. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger