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 in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing cavalry corporal in navy blue jacket, light blue trousers, field hat, riding gloves, outdoors. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, Feb'y 17, 1901 2nd in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing cavalry corporal in navy blue jacket, light blue trousers, field hat, riding gloves, outdoors. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, Feb'y 17, 1901 Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. New York, Putnam, 1951. Presented, 1983, by Miss Gail Ephram-Jones
8th in collection of 9 chromolithographic plates after Payne, some dated 1892 by artist; hussar, seen from rear, standing next to horse, talking with mounted dragoon at right. 8th in collection of 9 chromolithographic plates after Payne, some dated 1892 by artist; hussar, seen from rear, standing next to horse, talking with mounted dragoon at right. Large upright folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, maroon cloth label stamped gold; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
4th in collection of 6 chromolithographic plates after Payne, some dated 1892 by artist; mounted hussar in dark gray jacket, red trousers, holding carbine; profile view, facing right. 4th in collection of 6 chromolithographic plates after Payne, some dated 1892 by artist; mounted hussar in dark gray jacket, red trousers, holding carbine; profile view, facing right. Large upright folio, matted; margins; clean; in red cloth portfolio, maroon cloth label stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Original watercolor initialed F.R. (?); full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, sword under arm. Original watercolor initialed F.R. (?); full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, sword under arm. Although wounded, Shaw took part in several charges at the battle and became separated from his comrades. Quickly surrounded by the enemy, he killed nine of them until brought to the ground. When night fell, he struggled along a track but collapsed and died from his injuries - DNB London, W. Hill, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
Hand-colored line-engraving by S. Mitan (after George Jones from The Battle of Waterloo, also of Ligny, and Quatre-Bras. By a near observer) published Decr. 23, 1816; party of Life Guards cutting down French infantrymen. Hand-colored line-engraving by S. Mitan (after George Jones from The Battle of Waterloo, also of Ligny, and Quatre-Bras. By a near observer) published Decr. 23, 1816; party of Life Guards cutting down French infantrymen. Oblong, mounted on cream boards; margins intact; clean.
Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; figure of soldier holding saw. Reproduced in the 'Providence Sunday Journal', January 7, 1945, page 6. Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; figure of soldier holding saw. Reproduced in the 'Providence Sunday Journal', January 7, 1945, page 6. Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)
written and composed by Henry C. Work. For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano. Title page illustration: 4 vignettes, 1 in each corner, depicting different war episodes in the song. First line of text: Mine heart ish proken into little pits. First line of chorus: Ah! mine fraulein! You ish so ferry unkind.
Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; figure of soldier standing behind surveying equipment. Reproduced in the 'Providence Sunday Journal', January 7, 1945, page 6. Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; figure of soldier standing behind surveying equipment. Reproduced in the 'Providence Sunday Journal', January 7, 1945, page 6. Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)
9th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing engineer corporal in dark blue uniform, scarlet stripe, holding grounded rifle; snowy steps, cannon in background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, April 21, 1901. 9th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing engineer corporal in dark blue uniform, scarlet stripe, holding grounded rifle; snowy steps, cannon in background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, April 21, 1901. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. N.Y., Putnam, 1951. Presented, 1983, by Miss Gail Ephram-Jones
3rd in collection of 6 chromolithographic plates after Payne, some dated 1892 by artist; mounted cavalryman in gray jacket, white gloves, silver helmet, holding regimental flag. 3rd in collection of 6 chromolithographic plates after Payne, some dated 1892 by artist; mounted cavalryman in gray jacket, white gloves, silver helmet, holding regimental flag. Large upright folio, matted; margins; clean; in red cloth portfolio, maroon cloth label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1948.
1 original miniature watercolor portrait mounted in red velvet case with glass; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless 1 original miniature watercolor portrait mounted in red velvet case with glass; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless Small oval. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958 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/)
One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Soldier in red, white and blue holding rifle, facing left, other troops in background. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Soldier in red, white and blue holding rifle, facing left, other troops in background. Upright folio, yellowed and soiled, unbound; in 1/4 blue morocco and blue decorated board slip-case stamped gold "N. Hoffmann - French uniforms, 1775-1788.". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
19th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of artilleryman, holding coat, facing left. 19th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of artilleryman, holding coat, facing left. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Portrait of a soldier sitting on his bunk and reading a newspaper. Portrait of a soldier sitting on his bunk and reading a newspaper. Tompkins served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army').
Color aquatint; full-length portrait in uniform wearing the representation of the Standard on his tunic, with captured French standard, wall of fort in right background. Color aquatint; full-length portrait in uniform wearing the representation of the Standard on his tunic, with captured French standard, wall of fort in right background. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; slightly worn and soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957 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/)
One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 uniform figures, two from the front and one from the back; two holding rifles. One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 uniform figures, two from the front and one from the back; two holding rifles. Oblong folio, unbound; slightly soiled. In red cloth slip-case, green leather label stamped gold: 'Army of Prince Eugene, Viceroy of Italy - Original Water Colors'.
One of a suite of 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures of local troops of Madeira. Figure in blue and white, right hand raised. One of a suite of 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures of local troops of Madeira. Figure in blue and white, right hand raised. Unbound; white paper tied with green ribbon, in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1964.
1st in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of colonel in white uniform, scarlet waistcoat and trim, holding walking stick; large coat-of-arms at left. 1st in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of colonel in white uniform, scarlet waistcoat and trim, holding walking stick; large coat-of-arms at left. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.
17th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of officer in light blue coat, white trousers, red sash and trim, holding sword with both hands. 17th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of officer in light blue coat, white trousers, red sash and trim, holding sword with both hands. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.
Original wash drawing signed by G. S(oper); aides-de-camp, Coldstream Guards, sailors, Yeoman of the Guard, Royal grooms waiting at entrance to Westminster Abbey annexes. Original wash drawing signed by G. S(oper); aides-de-camp, Coldstream Guards, sailors, Yeoman of the Guard, Royal grooms waiting at entrance to Westminster Abbey annexes. For The Graphic, 1902 Title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953
Lithograph (proof?); Imperial party at table in palace hall, court attendants grouped about, city buildings seen through windows in rear. Lithograph (proof?); Imperial party at table in palace hall, court attendants grouped about, city buildings seen through windows in rear. Large oblong folio; margins intact; creased. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
Souvenir handkerchief printed in colors; flags, garlands crowns etc. enframing round halftone portrait of Edward VIII in uniform, bust. Souvenir handkerchief printed in colors; flags, garlands crowns etc. enframing round halftone portrait of Edward VIII in uniform, bust. Square, mounted on white board; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.
Engraved illustrated plate by Vercruysse after Spolverini; view of prelates, townspeople, etc. gathered for wedding inside vast cathedral. From: ''Ragguaglio della Nozze delle Maestà Filippo Quinto e di Elisabetta Farnese nata principessa di Parma, re Cattolici delle Spagne : solennemente celebrate in Parma l’Anno 1714. (Parma, Stamperia di S.A.S., 1717). Engraved illustrated plate by Vercruysse after Spolverini; view of prelates, townspeople, etc. gathered for wedding inside vast cathedral. From: ''Ragguaglio della Nozze delle Maestà Filippo Quinto e di Elisabetta Farnese nata principessa di Parma, re Cattolici delle Spagne : solennemente celebrate in Parma l’Anno 1714. (Parma, Stamperia di S.A.S., 1717). Oblong giant folio; some margins trimmed or cut; creased.
Steel-engraving by Archer & Boilley after Smirke; Washington in center, beneath banner and fortifications, accepting sword from Cornwallis, subordinates in background. Steel-engraving by Archer & Boilley after Smirke; Washington in center, beneath banner and fortifications, accepting sword from Cornwallis, subordinates in background. Upright; left margin trimmed; soiled, stained. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
Sepia stipple-engraved oval bust portrait in uniform (by Bolt); small figure of reclining man in civilian dress in lower left margin. Sepia stipple-engraved oval bust portrait in uniform (by Bolt); small figure of reclining man in civilian dress in lower left margin. Upright, mounted on white paper; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger
Hand-colored engraving; militia group formed in ranks on grass behind buildings, spectators seated and on stairs in background. Hand-colored engraving; militia group formed in ranks on grass behind buildings, spectators seated and on stairs in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a suite of 8 mezzotint plates by Rugendas, including 1 title-dedication plate (military trophies) and 7 of cavalry ranks and uniforms. Figure on horse holding flag. One of a suite of 8 mezzotint plates by Rugendas, including 1 title-dedication plate (military trophies) and 7 of cavalry ranks and uniforms. Figure on horse holding flag. Upright, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; margins almost entirely trimmed away; soiled. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
