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 12 engraved plates of equestrian portraits by and after Weiss. Mounted figure in full armor, ruff collar and sash holding baton on rearing horse, battle in background. Heraldic crest in top right. One of a collection of 12 engraved plates of equestrian portraits by and after Weiss. Mounted figure in full armor, ruff collar and sash holding baton on rearing horse, battle in background. Heraldic crest in top right. Upright folio, yellowed, margins trimmed; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
First in collection of eight engraved equestrian (except the 8th) military portraits by and after Leopold; mounted general on dappled horse, facing right, armies marching on battlefield in background. First in collection of eight engraved equestrian (except the 8th) military portraits by and after Leopold; mounted general on dappled horse, facing right, armies marching on battlefield in background. Small upright folio, unbound; in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "J.E. Leopold. Commanders of Turkish War. 1683"; some slightly worn or soiled, margins of 8th trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Engraving (by or after C. Hagen); 3/4-length portrait in armor, baton in hand, regalia on table at left, battle in right background. Engraving (by or after C. Hagen); 3/4-length portrait in armor, baton in hand, regalia on table at left, battle in right background. Small upright folio, mounted on ivory board; plate mark, margins; corner torn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.
Engraving by Alb. Haelwegh after Wuchters; bust portrait in armor, wearing Order of the Elephant. Engraving by Alb. Haelwegh after Wuchters; bust portrait in armor, wearing Order of the Elephant. Small upright folio; margins severely trimmed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1973.
Engraving by Beck; half-length portrait in military dress. Engraving by Beck; half-length portrait in military dress. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964.
Mezzotint by Richard Houston after painting by Angelica Kauffmann, 1768; oval bust portrait showing ribbon and badge of order. Mezzotint by Richard Houston after painting by Angelica Kauffmann, 1768; oval bust portrait showing ribbon and badge of order. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.
Lithograph by Julien after Court, printed by Lemercier Bénard & Co.; bust portrait in uniform and orders, arms below. Lithograph by Julien after Court, printed by Lemercier Bénard & Co.; bust portrait in uniform and orders, arms below. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1973.
Engraving (from book?); profile bust portrait in uniform, in oval enframement. Engraving (from book?); profile bust portrait in uniform, in oval enframement. Small upright, mounted on white board; margins trimmed close; corner torn, slightly yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.
One of a collection of 6 engraved portraits of figures in military costume with partial armor. Figure with pistol, dog in right background. One of a collection of 6 engraved portraits of figures in military costume with partial armor. Figure with pistol, dog in right background. Folio; in blue cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Stipple-engraving by Heuer after Gröger; oval half-length portrait in uniform. Stipple-engraving by Heuer after Gröger; oval half-length portrait in uniform. Small upright folio, mounted on white board; plate mark, margins trimmed; foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.
Sixth in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 11, rear view of mounted general, holding baton, facing left. Sixth in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 11, rear view of mounted general, holding baton, facing left. Small, unbound; in red cloth portfolio case, maroon leather label stamped gold "Alex. Boener. Commanders of the Turkish War, 1683"; some worn and stained. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. series title provided by cataloger
Engraving; half-length portrait in armor and royal mantle, in architectural enframement. Apparently intended for Johann Heinrich Schlegel's 'Geschichte der Könige von Dänemark aus dem Oldenburgischen Stamme' but not used. Engraving; half-length portrait in armor and royal mantle, in architectural enframement. Apparently intended for Johann Heinrich Schlegel's 'Geschichte der Könige von Dänemark aus dem Oldenburgischen Stamme' but not used. Upright; margins severely trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1973.
Lithograph by Fortling, printed by Em. Baerentzen & Co.; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Lithograph by Fortling, printed by Em. Baerentzen & Co.; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Upright folio, mounted on white board; margins intact; slight foxing. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.
Engraving; half-length portrait in part armor and court coat and robe. Engraving; half-length portrait in part armor and court coat and robe. Upright, mounted on white board; plate mark, margins intact; slightly stained. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.
Hand-colored wood block plate signed by S.V. (or V.S.?); mounted king riding towards right with escort of landsknechte on foot, arms in upper right corner. Hand-colored wood block plate signed by S.V. (or V.S.?); mounted king riding towards right with escort of landsknechte on foot, arms in upper right corner. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Bern, auction, 1959.
One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. Three soldiers, in uniform and carrying guns and swords, standing at attention. One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. Three soldiers, in uniform and carrying guns and swords, standing at attention. Unbound, in tan cloth slip-case, black leather label st. gold. London, Lawson, 1966.
Steel engraving by Th. and A. Weger; bust portrait in hussar uniform, hatless. From the 'Almanach de Gotha, 1903'. Steel engraving by Th. and A. Weger; bust portrait in hussar uniform, hatless. From the 'Almanach de Gotha, 1903'. Upright; margins; slightly yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.
Original ink sketch, signed and dated by Day, of 4 soldiers in chow line. Original ink sketch, signed and dated by Day, of 4 soldiers in chow line. Oblong medium folio; right margin only; soiled.
Original sepia ink sketch, signed by Day, of soldiers being served and waiting on chow line. Original sepia ink sketch, signed by Day, of soldiers being served and waiting on chow line. Oblong medium folio; no margins; slightly soiled.
Original ink wash sketch, dated by Murphy, of two men crouching on the ground eating from a pan or dish. Notation at bottom: Leyte w/Filipinos. Original ink wash sketch, dated by Murphy, of two men crouching on the ground eating from a pan or dish. Notation at bottom: Leyte w/Filipinos. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.
One of a collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités" in Le Charivari, October 25, 1864, number 41, page 166, by and after Darjou. Two figures glaring at each other leaning against a signpost bearing the words 'Amériques. Nord--Sud'; crowd in right background preoccupied watching Italy One of a collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités" in Le Charivari, October 25, 1864, number 41, page 166, by and after Darjou. Two figures glaring at each other leaning against a signpost bearing the words 'Amériques. Nord--Sud'; crowd in right background preoccupied watching Italy Square; trimmed; slightly yellowed at edges. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Engraving by Bertaux and Liénard after Coutois and Borel; fierce cavalry combat in right foreground, small figures in battle in left foreground, castle in right background. From 'Galerie du Palais Royal'. The lower part of the copper plate, which included a commentary on the scene, has been cut off. Engraving by Bertaux and Liénard after Coutois and Borel; fierce cavalry combat in right foreground, small figures in battle in left foreground, castle in right background. From 'Galerie du Palais Royal'. The lower part of the copper plate, which included a commentary on the scene, has been cut off. Oblong, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
40th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of officer in black coat, blue trousers, showing front and rear views; figure on right reading letter. 40th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of officer in black coat, blue trousers, showing front and rear views; figure on right reading letter. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1959.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left with walking stick. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left with walking stick. Small, foxed; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Amée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a pair of watercolor paintings on silk; one showing warriors riding through a mountain pass, the other showing a fortified house defended by bowmen and under attack by spearmen. One of a pair of watercolor paintings on silk; one showing warriors riding through a mountain pass, the other showing a fortified house defended by bowmen and under attack by spearmen. Oblong, mounted in silk borders in 2 white paper folders; fine condition. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
One of a pair of mounted watercolor paintings on silk; one showing warriors riding through a mountain pass, the other showing a fortified house defended by bowmen and under attack by spearmen. One of a pair of mounted watercolor paintings on silk; one showing warriors riding through a mountain pass, the other showing a fortified house defended by bowmen and under attack by spearmen. Oblong, mounted in silk borders in 2 white paper folders; fine condition. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Original watercolor signed by Heath; 2 figures in military costume outside cottage. Original watercolor signed by Heath; 2 figures in military costume outside cottage. Matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1956.
One of a collection of 7 mounted original watercolors of Chinese soldiers in battle or of soldier types, all signed or initialled by Wergman. Soldier with rifle and sword facing left. One of a collection of 7 mounted original watercolors of Chinese soldiers in battle or of soldier types, all signed or initialled by Wergman. Soldier with rifle and sword facing left. Wirgman covered the Second Opium War for the Illustrated London News.
One of a collection of 7 mounted original watercolors of Chinese soldiers in battle or of soldier types, all signed or initialed by Wirgman. Soldier in thick wool coat outside of a tent facing right. One of a collection of 7 mounted original watercolors of Chinese soldiers in battle or of soldier types, all signed or initialed by Wirgman. Soldier in thick wool coat outside of a tent facing right. Reproduced in The Cosmopolitan, Vol. XVII (October 1894), page 654. Wirgman covered the Second Opium War for the Illustrated London News,
