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 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in gray and white with white plumed hat facing right. One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in gray and white with white plumed hat facing right. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
19th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; equestrian portrait of French Algerian officer, facing left, in red outfit, 4 cavalryman in white burnouses in background. 19th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; equestrian portrait of French Algerian officer, facing left, in red outfit, 4 cavalryman in white burnouses in background. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
Mezzotint by Reynolds after Grant; full-length portrait in uniform of Yorkshire Hussars, shako in hand, landscape in right background. Mezzotint by Reynolds after Grant; full-length portrait in uniform of Yorkshire Hussars, shako in hand, landscape in right background. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
Mezzotint by Phillips after Lawrence, published April 1831; 3/4-length portrait in hussar uniform, holding hat. Mezzotint by Phillips after Lawrence, published April 1831; 3/4-length portrait in hussar uniform, holding hat. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
One of a set of 4 lithographic plates by R.E. Sly of scenes at Kabul and Bukhara (published by Blackwood & Page,1844). It depicts Colonel Arthur Stoddart and Captain Charles Conolly about to be murdered in Bukhara One of a set of 4 lithographic plates by R.E. Sly of scenes at Kabul and Bukhara (published by Blackwood & Page,1844). It depicts Colonel Arthur Stoddart and Captain Charles Conolly about to be murdered in Bukhara Small oblong folio; margins trimmed. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1954.
Original watercolor signed by Fairlie; mounted hussar officer galloping towards left. Accompanied by cartes-de-visite of artist [See Herbert James Fairlie] Original watercolor signed by Fairlie; mounted hussar officer galloping towards left. Accompanied by cartes-de-visite of artist [See Herbert James Fairlie] Small oblong folio. London, Parker Gallery, 1951 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/)
Subject: Mounted Life Guards colonel riding toward left with raised sword; H.C. Maguire; Stannard & Son. Subject: Mounted Life Guards colonel riding toward left with raised sword; H.C. Maguire; Stannard & Son. Title continues: By Hervé Solo 4/-, Duet 4/-
Carte-de-visite; full-length figure wearing smock with left hand on sword, right hand by pedestal on which is a hat, indoors Carte-de-visite; full-length figure wearing smock with left hand on sword, right hand by pedestal on which is a hat, indoors Carte-de-visite. Welshpool, Powys, Owen & Barlow Autograph Letters, 2017 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/)
Color lithograph after Woodville; mounted uniform figure, turning in saddle, seen in 3/4 view from rear. Color lithograph after Woodville; mounted uniform figure, turning in saddle, seen in 3/4 view from rear. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled and worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Uncolored lithograph after Woodville; mounted uniform figure, turning in saddle, seen in 3/4 view from rear. Uncolored lithograph after Woodville; mounted uniform figure, turning in saddle, seen in 3/4 view from rear. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; spotted. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original unsigned semi-caricature ink and watercolor drawing; mounted figure of officer in uniform, riding toward left. Original unsigned semi-caricature ink and watercolor drawing; mounted figure of officer in uniform, riding toward left. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; worn, soiled, repaired tears. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.
Color mezzotint by Earlom after Zoffany; several Indian men, women and children, with British officers, sitting or standing around under tent canopy, observing cockfight. Color mezzotint by Earlom after Zoffany; several Indian men, women and children, with British officers, sitting or standing around under tent canopy, observing cockfight. The painting records British colonial life in the Indian court of Asaf-Ud-Dowlah -- Wikipedia N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
1st of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original uniform of uniform groups and figures, etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); a colonel and sergeant in the field; 2 additional soldiers in the background, a dog sleeping at their feet. After painting attributed to Giuseppe Ignacio Maria Chiesa (1720-1805). Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean London, Lawson, 1954
1 original oval miniature portrait on ivory in gold metal frame; bust portrait in uniform, hatless 1 original oval miniature portrait on ivory in gold metal frame; bust portrait in uniform, hatless Small oval. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950 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/)
Original watercolor signed and dated Aug. 22d 1860 by Nast; full-length figure of officer outdoors, small soldier figures resting in background. Originally not thought to be Garibaldi but in letter of January 18, 1989 from Mr. Draper Hill, identified as being the English Garibaldi enthusiast Colonel John Whitehead Peard. Accompanied by 2 photostats from the New York Illustrated News of October 27, 2860, and November 3, 1860, showing this watercolor as reproduced in a wood engraved plate in that journal and 1 wood engraved illustration of seated portrait of Nast outdoors; inserted loose in mat with original watercolor. Original watercolor signed and dated Aug. 22d 1860 by Nast; full-length figure of officer outdoors, small soldier figures resting in background. Originally not thought to be Garibaldi but in letter of January 18, 1989 from Mr. Draper Hill, identified as being the English Garibaldi enthusiast Colonel John Whitehead Peard. Accompanied by 2 photostats from the New York Illustrated News of October 27, 2860, and November 3, 1860, showing this watercolor as reproduced in a wood engraved plate in that journal and 1 wood engraved illustration of seated portrait of Nast outdoors; inserted loose in mat with original watercolor. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; clean, slight foxing New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.
Mezzotint published Decr. 28, 1815; profile portrait drawn just before his death, half-length, in uniform with medals, battle in distance. Mezzotint published Decr. 28, 1815; profile portrait drawn just before his death, half-length, in uniform with medals, battle in distance. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
Steel-engraving by J. Cochran after Salter, published Feby. 15, 1853 (originally published in 1841); 3/4-length portrait in hussar uniform, holding bonnet. Steel-engraving by J. Cochran after Salter, published Feby. 15, 1853 (originally published in 1841); 3/4-length portrait in hussar uniform, holding bonnet. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Mezzotint by C. Turner after J.J. Halls; half-length portrait in uniform, holding hat in hand. Mezzotint by C. Turner after J.J. Halls; half-length portrait in uniform, holding hat in hand. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
One of a collection of 13 original photographs, some with pencil captions. Portrait of Kessel in uniform. One of a collection of 13 original photographs, some with pencil captions. Portrait of Kessel in uniform. Upright, no margins; in small green cloth portfolio stamped red "German and colonial Troops, World War I. Photographs". New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.
One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; officer in green on white horse facing left. One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; officer in green on white horse facing left. Mounted on tan paper, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Kraus, 1942.
Original photographic print by Chickering; bust portrait in campaign uniform and hat. Rice won the Medal of Honor at Gettysburg in 1863; he was made Colonel of the 6th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 1898 Original photographic print by Chickering; bust portrait in campaign uniform and hat. Rice won the Medal of Honor at Gettysburg in 1863; he was made Colonel of the 6th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 1898 Upright folio, mounted large folio, matted; margins slightly soiled and foxed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and black with walking stick in left hand. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and black with walking stick in left hand. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
57th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding cocked hat under arm, facing left. 57th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding cocked hat under arm, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
1st in collection of 7 uncolored copper-engraved plates, by Le Prince; standing figure of Russian officer in long cloak, sash, walking with cane outdoors. 1st in collection of 7 uncolored copper-engraved plates, by Le Prince; standing figure of Russian officer in long cloak, sash, walking with cane outdoors. Small folio; bound in green cloth, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
45th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, gray trousers, stovepipe hat, facing right. 45th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, gray trousers, stovepipe hat, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; mounted trooper riding left, two other troopers in left background 1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; mounted trooper riding left, two other troopers in left background Upright folio. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961. 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/)
