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.
Original unsigned ink drawing (by Berne-Bellecour); soldiers piling furniture etc. at corner of farm or garden wall, one guarding door in wall; a preliminary sketch for the artist's oil painting (with one or two changes or additions to the composition) entitled 'Attaque Imprévue', commissioned from the artist by John Carter Brown in 1889 (sold at Sotheby's, New York, June 1986). Original unsigned ink drawing (by Berne-Bellecour); soldiers piling furniture etc. at corner of farm or garden wall, one guarding door in wall; a preliminary sketch for the artist's oil painting (with one or two changes or additions to the composition) entitled 'Attaque Imprévue', commissioned from the artist by John Carter Brown in 1889 (sold at Sotheby's, New York, June 1986). Large oblong, matted; margins intact; clean, yellowed.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in blue and white with rifle, front and back views. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in blue and white with rifle, front and back views. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
Colored lithograph by Delpech after Adam; chasseurs fording stream under fire. Colored lithograph by Delpech after Adam; chasseurs fording stream under fire. Oblong; margins; slightly soiled. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1960.
2nd in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; 2 mounted uniform figures in dark green, facing left. 2nd in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; 2 mounted uniform figures in dark green, facing left. Folio, unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped blue "J.W.D. Swedish Uniforms 1848" Munich, auction 1957.
8th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; troop of infantry in dark blue coats, packs, standing with grounded rifles, officer at left. 8th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; troop of infantry in dark blue coats, packs, standing with grounded rifles, officer at left. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
Original ink and watercolor drawing, unsigned (crude); 4 mounted and dismounted uniform figures, outdoors near tree. Original ink and watercolor drawing, unsigned (crude); 4 mounted and dismounted uniform figures, outdoors near tree. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; clean.
Albumen print photograph; frontal image of troop of mounted cavalrymen, in white helmets, on white horses, charging over low ridge in open plain. Albumen print photograph; frontal image of troop of mounted cavalrymen, in white helmets, on white horses, charging over low ridge in open plain. Oblong narrow, in envelope; no margins; clean, slightly wrinkled. title provided by cataloger
5th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; troop of mounted French legionnaires on white horses, riding toward left. 5th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; troop of mounted French legionnaires on white horses, riding toward left. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
16th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; French chasseur and Algerian horseman fighting with sabres, more chasseurs in background. 16th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; French chasseur and Algerian horseman fighting with sabres, more chasseurs in background. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
63rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of rifleman in green jacket, gray trousers, black trim, opening canteen. 63rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of rifleman in green jacket, gray trousers, black trim, opening canteen. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of Algerian chasseur in red jacket and pantaloons, and officer in blue uniform, white cape, stovepipe hat; palm trees in background. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of Algerian chasseur in red jacket and pantaloons, and officer in blue uniform, white cape, stovepipe hat; palm trees in background. Unbound; in blue marble board portfolio with gouache cover design, blue cloth back, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.
Hand-colored wood engraving; uniform group of officer and men, outdoors. Hand-colored wood engraving; uniform group of officer and men, outdoors. Oblong, mounted on black paper; margins; clean. Brussels, A. Elebaut, 1955.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green, red and white with sword and rifle on white horse facing right. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green, red and white with sword and rifle on white horse facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1946.
10th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of very long-necked cavalryman in light blue coat, russet trousers and trim, holding whip, facing right. 10th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of very long-necked cavalryman in light blue coat, russet trousers and trim, holding whip, facing right. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, "F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910."
6th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in blue hussar jacket, scarlet trousers, shako, facing left. 6th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in blue hussar jacket, scarlet trousers, shako, facing left. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.
7th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in blue hussar jacket slung over shoulder, scarlet trousers, shako, looking toward right. 7th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in blue hussar jacket slung over shoulder, scarlet trousers, shako, looking toward right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.
8th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in blue uniform, soft white cap, arms folded, facing right. 8th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in blue uniform, soft white cap, arms folded, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.
One of a set of 3 watercolors of uniform groups. Group of four soldiers. [See also: Infantry, voltigeurs, grenadiers and Zouaves]. One of a set of 3 watercolors of uniform groups. Group of four soldiers. [See also: Infantry, voltigeurs, grenadiers and Zouaves]. Small oblong, matted; margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Maggs, 1952.
49th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, green-plumed helmet, with grounded rifle, facing left. 49th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, green-plumed helmet, with grounded rifle, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album
1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album
One of 2 color plates of mounted uniform figures; after Edouard Detaille, 1887. One of 2 color plates of mounted uniform figures; after Edouard Detaille, 1887. Large upright folio, matted giant folio; margins intact; clean. Bedford, Peter Young, 1951.
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 holding sword. 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 holding sword. Small, 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 collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in green and gray pointing with right hand, from behind. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in green and gray pointing with right hand, from behind. Unbound, some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series 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 blue facing left and resting rifle against left shoulder. 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 blue facing left and resting rifle against left shoulder. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
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 blue facing forward and holding rifle. 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 blue facing forward and holding rifle. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
31st in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of chasseur in bright blue uniform, gun slung over shoulder, facing left. 31st in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of chasseur in bright blue uniform, gun slung over shoulder, facing left. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 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 holding rifle. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure holding rifle. 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.
