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.
3rd in collection of 4 (of 115) hand-colored engraved plates.; group of three soldiers, two women and a child in conversation. 3rd in collection of 4 (of 115) hand-colored engraved plates.; group of three soldiers, two women and a child in conversation. From the series 'Le Bon Genre' which was published over a long period of time, and was one of the many series masterminded by the great entrepreneur in this field, La Mésangère. The best account is by Annemarie Kleinert, 'Le Journal des Dames et des Modes ou la conquête de l'Europe féminine', Stuttgart, 2001, p.356 and passim.-- British Museum New York, Rockman Prints, 1951.
22nd in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Biasioli after Bramatti; standing groups of 3 women and 4 men, in civilian and state costume. 22nd in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Biasioli after Bramatti; standing groups of 3 women and 4 men, in civilian and state costume. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820". New York, Rockman Prints, 1951.
One of a pair (J, Q) of engraved playing cards with full length figure of lancer (chasseur à cheval on J). One of a pair (J, Q) of engraved playing cards with full length figure of lancer (chasseur à cheval on J). Upright, margins; clean. Brussels, A. Elebaut, 1960.
One of a pair (J, Q) of engraved playing cards with full length figure of chasseur à cheval (lancer on Q). One of a pair (J, Q) of engraved playing cards with full length figure of chasseur à cheval (lancer on Q). Upright, margins; clean. Brussels, A. Elebaut, 1960.
Original pencil drawing, unsigned; standing uniform figure, head turned towards left. Original pencil drawing, unsigned; standing uniform figure, head turned towards left. Upright; no margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Engraving by W. & G. Cook after Dayes and F.B. Spilsbury, published July 1, 1820; view during cross-country march, showing in foreground band, Grand Vizier with attendants and officers, soldiers, drummer, long line of infantry, camels etc. in background. Engraving by W. & G. Cook after Dayes and F.B. Spilsbury, published July 1, 1820; view during cross-country march, showing in foreground band, Grand Vizier with attendants and officers, soldiers, drummer, long line of infantry, camels etc. in background. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; creased, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.
Color lithographic plate by and after Mansion and Eschauzier, printed by Lefevre & Co., colored by C.H. Martin. From the series 'Costume of the Royal Navy & Marines'. Color lithographic plate by and after Mansion and Eschauzier, printed by Lefevre & Co., colored by C.H. Martin. From the series 'Costume of the Royal Navy & Marines'. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1954.
Hand colored engraving by J. Clark; 3 standing uniform figures of officer (?), foot soldier, guard. Identical to a plate in Charles MacFarlane, 'Constantinople in 1828' (London, 1829) with the exception of the absence of a building in the background. [See plate of same title] Hand colored engraving by J. Clark; 3 standing uniform figures of officer (?), foot soldier, guard. Identical to a plate in Charles MacFarlane, 'Constantinople in 1828' (London, 1829) with the exception of the absence of a building in the background. [See plate of same title] Oblong, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled.
Original unsigned watercolor; mounted hussar looking over shoulder towards right. Original unsigned watercolor; mounted hussar looking over shoulder towards right. Small upright folio, matted; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Original unsigned watercolor; standing figure in red turban, white kaftan patterned in red, yellow patterned skirt, white sash and cross-belt, with musket and javelin(?) or baton. Original unsigned watercolor; standing figure in red turban, white kaftan patterned in red, yellow patterned skirt, white sash and cross-belt, with musket and javelin(?) or baton. For 'The Costume of Hindoostan' (Calcutta, 1804) Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1952.
Sheet (probably proof-sheet for book) with 9 hand-colored engraved illustrations of uniform groups from period of Henri IV to Louis Philippe. Sheet (probably proof-sheet for book) with 9 hand-colored engraved illustrations of uniform groups from period of Henri IV to Louis Philippe. Oblong folio; margins intact; creased. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
One of a collection of 4 sheets of ink drawings of military costume, armor, headgear and weapons by Millais. [See also: Reign of Elizabeth, Reign of Henry 8th, and Military costume of the Reign of Charles 1th (sic)]. One of a collection of 4 sheets of ink drawings of military costume, armor, headgear and weapons by Millais. [See also: Reign of Elizabeth, Reign of Henry 8th, and Military costume of the Reign of Charles 1th (sic)]. Oblong small folio, unbound; in brown cloth portfolio, brown leather label stamped gold; soiled and slightly foxed. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953.
Colored lithograph by Delpech after H. Lecomte, numbered 317; standing figure in consular uniform. Colored lithograph by Delpech after H. Lecomte, numbered 317; standing figure in consular uniform. Upright, mounted on white paper; margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 62 numbered ink drawings of uniform figures siged and dated by Zimmermann. Hand-written title page One of a collection of manuscript title page and 62 numbered ink drawings of uniform figures siged and dated by Zimmermann. Hand-written title page Small, slightly 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 suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in salmon and brown standing next to table. One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in salmon and brown standing next to table. Small, unbound, lower right corner torn; in blue cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.
Hand-colored aquatint, after Chiflard; uniform group of 11 standing figures and 1 officer, with regimental banner at center, fife-player & drummer at right, mountain landscape background. Hand-colored aquatint, after Chiflard; uniform group of 11 standing figures and 1 officer, with regimental banner at center, fife-player & drummer at right, mountain landscape background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean, fine condition. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
Color lithograph; standing uniform figure, outdoors, right hand on hip, 2 pistols in holsters. Color lithograph; standing uniform figure, outdoors, right hand on hip, 2 pistols in holsters. Small upright, matted; margins severely trimmed.
Hand-colored engraving; semi-caricature full-front figure with flag, costumed like the monk in the companion piece. [See also: Costume d'un Benedictin Porte Etendart de l'Armée des Croisées Belgique.] Hand-colored engraving; semi-caricature full-front figure with flag, costumed like the monk in the companion piece. [See also: Costume d'un Benedictin Porte Etendart de l'Armée des Croisées Belgique.] Large upright, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
Hand-colored engraving; monk in tucked-up robe, breeches, boots, head-gear with cockade, carrying sword and flag. [See also: Costume d'un Cordelier Porte Etendard de l'Armée des Croisées Belgiques.] Hand-colored engraving; monk in tucked-up robe, breeches, boots, head-gear with cockade, carrying sword and flag. [See also: Costume d'un Cordelier Porte Etendard de l'Armée des Croisées Belgiques.] Upright, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
Original unsigned watercolor showing 5 costume figures, of which 2 are in military uniform, and two women both wearing veils. Original unsigned watercolor showing 5 costume figures, of which 2 are in military uniform, and two women both wearing veils. Oblong, matted; margins; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1973.
Hand-colored etched caricature plate by and after Heath, published Oct. 1st, 1829; A French soldier holding his Legion of Honour medal, talking to a British soldier who wears the Waterloo medal, seated at tavern table. Hand-colored etched caricature plate by and after Heath, published Oct. 1st, 1829; A French soldier holding his Legion of Honour medal, talking to a British soldier who wears the Waterloo medal, seated at tavern table. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1957.
9th in collection of 9 engraved plates, all or chiefly by and after Le Blond; standing figure of Cossack, seen from behind, carrying scythe in one hand and decapitated head of Tatar in the other; battle in background. 9th in collection of 9 engraved plates, all or chiefly by and after Le Blond; standing figure of Cossack, seen from behind, carrying scythe in one hand and decapitated head of Tatar in the other; battle in background. Folio; bound in brown cloth, 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold "Bonnart. Costumes militaires - 1675"; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1946.
Hand-colored aquatint plate published Jany. 1st, 1820, with 2 illustrations of cossack and Turkish cavalrymen, outdoors. Hand-colored aquatint plate published Jany. 1st, 1820, with 2 illustrations of cossack and Turkish cavalrymen, outdoors. Narrow small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed.
Hand-colored etched caricature published January 1, 1813; three Cossacks on horseback pretend to flee from French soldiers Hand-colored etched caricature published January 1, 1813; three Cossacks on horseback pretend to flee from French soldiers Caption: Pubd Jany 1, 1813 by S. Knight, late Walker & Knight, No 3 Sweetings Alley Royl Exch.
4th in album containing 18 numbered etched plates by Parrocel or Wille after Parrocel; Cossack holding sword, pointing toward left; 3 other Cossacks in left background, playing game(?), horse standing at right. 4th in album containing 18 numbered etched plates by Parrocel or Wille after Parrocel; Cossack holding sword, pointing toward left; 3 other Cossacks in left background, playing game(?), horse standing at right. Large; 1/4 parchment lettered brown and brown marble boards; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1967. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by H.B.; troop of cossacks passing through farm village, some stopping to talk to peasants including women and children by farmhouse buildings. Original watercolor signed by H.B.; troop of cossacks passing through farm village, some stopping to talk to peasants including women and children by farmhouse buildings. Small oblong folio; no margins; clean. Paris, Bessel, 1960. title provided by cataloger
Original ink and watercolor drawing; 2 mounted cossacks with lances, facing left, another figure in background. Original ink and watercolor drawing; 2 mounted cossacks with lances, facing left, another figure in background. Upright, matted; no margins; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951. title provided by cataloger
11th of 12 mounted etched plates, by and after Klein, of soldiers on campaign, in camps or villages, etc; troop of cossacks resting and drinking by wooden well, in farm field. 11th of 12 mounted etched plates, by and after Klein, of soldiers on campaign, in camps or villages, etc; troop of cossacks resting and drinking by wooden well, in farm field. Oblong folio, unbound; mounted on gray paper with blue paper title or label engraved black; some foxing, clean; bound in maroon. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1958. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor; mounted cossacks convoying long column of civilians on foot and in wagons across snow-covered plain. Original unsigned watercolor; mounted cossacks convoying long column of civilians on foot and in wagons across snow-covered plain. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951. title provided by cataloger
