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.
1st of 3 original watercolors signed by Norie; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with grounded rifle, outdoors. 1st of 3 original watercolors signed by Norie; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with grounded rifle, outdoors. Upright, matted; margins; one corner torn. London, Francis Edwards, 1962. title provided by cataloger
3rd of 3 original watercolors signed by Norie; standing uniform figure, hands folded in front, with grounded rifle, outdoors. 3rd of 3 original watercolors signed by Norie; standing uniform figure, hands folded in front, with grounded rifle, outdoors. Upright, matted; margins; one corner torn. London, Francis Edwards, 1962. title provided by cataloger
Two of a collection of 6 crude small unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings of soldier and peasant men and women figures. Two of a collection of 6 crude small unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings of soldier and peasant men and women figures. Narrow upright, in 4 mats; margins severely trimmed; clean. Series title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.
Mezzotint by John Brooks after W. Hoare; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, holding baton, tent camp in left background. Mezzotint by John Brooks after W. Hoare; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, holding baton, tent camp in left background. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
Original ink sketch of sleeping soldier in clearing station, signed and dated by Day. Original ink sketch of sleeping soldier in clearing station, signed and dated by Day. Oblong medium folio; no margins; clean.
A Marine is seen from the rear, seated on the ground, cleaning his rifle. Another Marine is seen in profile to the right, seated in front of his rifle, which is pointed outward at the enemy. The landscape around them is devastated. A Marine is seen from the rear, seated on the ground, cleaning his rifle. Another Marine is seen in profile to the right, seated in front of his rifle, which is pointed outward at the enemy. The landscape around them is devastated. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.
Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; back view of crouching soldier cleaning machine gun tripod. Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; back view of crouching soldier cleaning machine gun tripod. 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.
Uncolored aquatint plate from book by Mixille and St. Saveur after Labrousse ('Encyclopédie de Voyages'); three infantrymen stand beside a fourth dead soldier. Uncolored aquatint plate from book by Mixille and St. Saveur after Labrousse ('Encyclopédie de Voyages'); three infantrymen stand beside a fourth dead soldier. Small upright and oblong, 4 prints [cf. FrP1793sf-1a, FrP1794sf-1a,b], matted; clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947. Subtitle supplied by cataloger
Sepia photograph of the class of 1894 at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Cadets standing and seated on the steps in front of a building. Sepia photograph of the class of 1894 at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Cadets standing and seated on the steps in front of a building. Oblong medium folio; mounted on cream board; margins; slighty soiled and yellowed.
respectfully dedicated to Capt. S. Lucas, officers and members of the Marion Guards by I.T. Stoddard. For piano. Caption title: Clark's quick step / arranged and partly composed for the piano forte and respectfully dedicated to Capt. S. Lucas, officers & members of the Marion Guards by J.T. [sic] Stoddard. Lithograph on title page of soldiers engaged in a mock battle; Lith. Ed. Weber & Co., Baltimore. Printed below caption title: Duffy. "L.W. Webb"--Lower corner of p. [2] Refers to the Marion Guards of Marion County, Ohio? Pl. no.: 1035.
Colored lithographed caricature by and after Draner (Jules Renard), print by Becquet; stout officer, waving sword, and aide indoors, manipulating toy soldiers. Colored lithographed caricature by and after Draner (Jules Renard), print by Becquet; stout officer, waving sword, and aide indoors, manipulating toy soldiers. Upright folio; margins intact; slightly foxed. Title: CIVILS ET MILITAIRES. Number: 14 Caption: -Sur la 4e. division de la 5e. section du 6c. bataillon, par le flanc gauche à droite, déployez la colonne....Arche! -Çà y est, mon Commandant. Caption: DUSACQ & Cie. 14. Boulevart Poissonnière, Paris. Caption: Dessiné et Lithie. par Draner. Caption: Imp. Becquet à Paris. Printed Signature: Draner
1 water-color from album of costumes; seated civilian speaking to soldier at desk with ink stand and note, another soldier sits at end 1 water-color from album of costumes; seated civilian speaking to soldier at desk with ink stand and note, another soldier sits at end Small folio. 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/)
Colored lithograph by and after l'Allemand; battle scene with mounted soldiers in sword and lance combat in center. Colored lithograph by and after l'Allemand; battle scene with mounted soldiers in sword and lance combat in center. Oblong folio; margins; slightly worn and soiled. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.
1st of 2 lithographic plates of battle scenes; lancers engaging enemy cavalry on rolling plain. 1st of 2 lithographic plates of battle scenes; lancers engaging enemy cavalry on rolling plain. Oblong folio; margins intact; slightly soiled, repaired tears. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1957.
Unsigned letter (incomplete) in German with 7 sketches (of which 2 are in ink and 5 in water-color) showing Rhode Island Regiment soldier in campaign dress; New York Zouave uniform; summer havelock head-dress; Confederate flag; two officer's hats; diagram of palisade camp Unsigned letter (incomplete) in German with 7 sketches (of which 2 are in ink and 5 in water-color) showing Rhode Island Regiment soldier in campaign dress; New York Zouave uniform; summer havelock head-dress; Confederate flag; two officer's hats; diagram of palisade camp Small upright folio, 3 pages. New York, C. Hamilton, 1956. Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Unsigned letter (incomplete) in German with 7 sketches (of which 2 are in ink and 5 in water-color) showing Rhode Island Regiment soldier in campaign dress; New York Zouave uniform; summer havelock head-dress; Confederate flag; two officer's hats; diagram of palisade camp Unsigned letter (incomplete) in German with 7 sketches (of which 2 are in ink and 5 in water-color) showing Rhode Island Regiment soldier in campaign dress; New York Zouave uniform; summer havelock head-dress; Confederate flag; two officer's hats; diagram of palisade camp Small upright folio, 3 pages. New York, C. Hamilton, 1956. Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Unsigned letter (incomplete) in German with 7 sketches (of which 2 are in ink and 5 in water-color) showing Rhode Island Regiment soldier in campaign dress; New York Zouave uniform; summer havelock head-dress; Confederate flag; two officer's hats; diagram of palisade camp Unsigned letter (incomplete) in German with 7 sketches (of which 2 are in ink and 5 in water-color) showing Rhode Island Regiment soldier in campaign dress; New York Zouave uniform; summer havelock head-dress; Confederate flag; two officer's hats; diagram of palisade camp Small upright folio, 3 pages. New York, C. Hamilton, 1956. Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
2nd of 2 color lithographs by M. & N. Hanhart after Fluess; portrait of standing officer, outdoors, with 3 other standing uniform figures. [See also: London Scottish Volunteer Rifle Corps.] 2nd of 2 color lithographs by M. & N. Hanhart after Fluess; portrait of standing officer, outdoors, with 3 other standing uniform figures. [See also: London Scottish Volunteer Rifle Corps.] Upright folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
8th in suite of 12 mounted aquatint plates of battles, military and camp scenes, views (by C. Turner after St. Clair); panoramic view of town in right background, beside river and bay, fort or barracks across river on left, peasant men and women with goats and donkeys in foreground. 8th in suite of 12 mounted aquatint plates of battles, military and camp scenes, views (by C. Turner after St. Clair); panoramic view of town in right background, beside river and bay, fort or barracks across river on left, peasant men and women with goats and donkeys in foreground. Folio, unbound in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "St. Clair Peninsular Campaign - 1810"; titles and margins trimmed away; clean. From 'A Series of Views of the Principal Occurrences of the Campaigns in Spain and Portugal'. London, Francis Edwards, 1945.
A scene of a town done using cubist facets and vibrant colors, reflecting the influence of modern art. A scene of a town done using cubist facets and vibrant colors, reflecting the influence of modern art. Tompkins served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army').
composed by Walch. Arranged for the piano-forte with a flute accompaniment, and also for two flutes by Ch. Zeuner. Dedicated to the City Guards by the Boston Brigade Band. Cover image drawn by George L. Brown: officer blowing bugle, and men lined up; others practicing drill in open country. Pendleton's Lithography, Boston.
composed by Walch. Arranged for the piano-forte with a flute accompaniment, and also for two flutes by Ch. Zeuner. Dedicated to the City Guards by the Boston Brigade Band. Cover image drawn by George L. Brown: officer blowing bugle, and men lined up; others practicing drill in open country. Pendleton's Lithography, Boston.
As Performed by Dodsworth's Brass Band on their improved instruments. As Performed by Dodsworth's Brass Band on their improved instruments. For piano. Arranged for the Piano Forte by Allen Dodsworth, & dedicated to the City Guard of New York by Allen Dodsworth.
composed by David L. Downing, member of Dodworth's Cornet Band. For piano. Caption title. "To the City Blues, Capt. Johnson. From Dodworth's Cornet Band"--Cover. Cover lith. ill. by Sarony and Major: Soldier (Capt. Johnson?) posing with sword, ornamental enframement.
Colored lithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son after Lieut. J.F. Irwin; view of city walls and tents, figure in left foreground by wall Colored lithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son after Lieut. J.F. Irwin; view of city walls and tents, figure in left foreground by wall Small oblong folio. London, Parker Gallery, 1965 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/)
Stipple-engraving by P. Bernardi after G. G.; oval half-length portrait in uniform, enframement of festoons and trophies. Stipple-engraving by P. Bernardi after G. G.; oval half-length portrait in uniform, enframement of festoons and trophies. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1957.
Etching signed and dated by de Hooghe; officers at right near flags receiving supplicating officers or burghers, advancing troops--some on other side of canal--at left. From set of the eight plates by de Hooghe etched to illustrate Abraham de Wicquefort, 'Advis fidelle aux veritables Hollandois touchant ce qui s'est passé dans les villes de Bodegrave & Swammerdam, & les cruautés inouies que les François y ont exercées', The Hague 1673. Etching signed and dated by de Hooghe; officers at right near flags receiving supplicating officers or burghers, advancing troops--some on other side of canal--at left. From set of the eight plates by de Hooghe etched to illustrate Abraham de Wicquefort, 'Advis fidelle aux veritables Hollandois touchant ce qui s'est passé dans les villes de Bodegrave & Swammerdam, & les cruautés inouies que les François y ont exercées', The Hague 1673. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; slightly creased. Title supplied by cataloger printed signature: Romÿn de Hooghe 1673
by Carl O. Edelman. For piano. Caption title. Cover lith. ill. by Sarony, Major and Knapp showing officer and soldier in regimental uniform, tent encampment in background.
by Carl O. Edelman. For piano. Caption title. Cover lith. ill. by Sarony, Major and Knapp showing officer and soldier in regimental uniform, tent encampment in background.