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 manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing right holding rifle and 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 right holding rifle and sword. Small, foxed and yellowed; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grand Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
One of a collection of 7 (of 14) hand-colored engraved plates by Blanchard, Thiebaut, Rulhières, chiefly after David Noël-Dieudonné Finart, of allied soldiers and Parisian women, caricatured. One of a collection of 7 (of 14) hand-colored engraved plates by Blanchard, Thiebaut, Rulhières, chiefly after David Noël-Dieudonné Finart, of allied soldiers and Parisian women, caricatured. Upright medium folio, matted; some margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
1 (of 6) colored lithographic plates (by and) after Noguès, printed by Genty : uniform figure in foreground, leaning on rifle; another soldier in background. 1 (of 6) colored lithographic plates (by and) after Noguès, printed by Genty : uniform figure in foreground, leaning on rifle; another soldier in background. Upright medium folio, 2 prints [cf. FrU1830f-1a]; margins intact; stained. Paris, Franck sale, 1955.
Original unsigned (crude) watercolor and gouache drawing; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Original unsigned (crude) watercolor and gouache drawing; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Small upright folio; painted border or margin; soiled, part of upper right corner missing. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
13th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Blanchard; standing figure of rifleman in green jacket, facing left, muzzle-loading rifle. 13th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Blanchard; standing figure of rifleman in green jacket, facing left, muzzle-loading rifle. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio st. gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 13. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure with sword on brown horse facing left, unfinished pencil sketches in upper right corner. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure with sword on brown horse facing left, unfinished pencil sketches in upper right corner. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; slight staining. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
1 water-color from album of costumes; soldier holding rifle 1 water-color from album of costumes; soldier holding rifle 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/)
One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson of uniform figures from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in green holding rifle. One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson of uniform figures from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in green holding rifle. Upright, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Foreign Troops in Bruges, 1793."
7th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; mounted cavalry captain in light blue jacket, red trousers, holding horsewhip, on parade ground. 7th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; mounted cavalry captain in light blue jacket, red trousers, holding horsewhip, on parade ground. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
Lithograph by Dewasme-Pletincke; standing figure in uniform, outdoors; presumably a portrait of J.B. Emile Leboeuf, according to pencil inscription below. Lithograph by Dewasme-Pletincke; standing figure in uniform, outdoors; presumably a portrait of J.B. Emile Leboeuf, according to pencil inscription below. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; worn. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.
115th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing rifleman in olive green uniform, holding rifle, rock outcrop and barricade in right background. 115th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing rifleman in olive green uniform, holding rifle, rock outcrop and barricade in right background. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
19th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; rifleman in dark green field uniform, wearing backpack, with shouldered rifle; mountains in background. 19th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; rifleman in dark green field uniform, wearing backpack, with shouldered rifle; mountains in background. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
18th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; rifleman in teal field uniform, wearing backpack, leaning on grounded rifle. 18th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; rifleman in teal field uniform, wearing backpack, leaning on grounded rifle. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier from behind with tent in background. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier from behind with tent in background. Unbound; clean; some foxing, in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.
Hand-colored engraving of uniform figure, about to charge towards right. Hand-colored engraving of uniform figure, about to charge towards right. Upright, mounted on white paper, matted; yellowed, worn.
Original signed watercolor by Lecomte; mounted chasseur addressing peasant carrying hay on country road, farm in left distance. Original signed watercolor by Lecomte; mounted chasseur addressing peasant carrying hay on country road, farm in left distance. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger London, Redfern, 1955.
Original ink drawing signed by Hilpert; standing uniform figure of cavalryman in plumed helmet, hands on hips, looking toward right. Original ink drawing signed by Hilpert; standing uniform figure of cavalryman in plumed helmet, hands on hips, looking toward right. Small upright folio, unbound; in green paper folder lettered black; slightly soiled. Paris, Cart, 1955.
Original ink and watercolor sketch by Tiret-Bognet; 2 larger and 1 small uniform figures. Original ink and watercolor sketch by Tiret-Bognet; 2 larger and 1 small uniform figures. Matted; no margins; soiled; detached signature of artist mounted inside mat. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
1st of 3 (of 25) hand-colored engraved plates (by and after Engelbrecht); standing uniform figure, side view, with sword. 1st of 3 (of 25) hand-colored engraved plates (by and after Engelbrecht); standing uniform figure, side view, with sword. Upright; margins; slightly soiled and worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1945.
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword, kettle and trumpet, standing and smoking. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword, kettle and trumpet, standing and smoking.
Original gouache, signed, dated and inscribed by Lalauze; standing uniform figure looking over shoulder. Original gouache, signed, dated and inscribed by Lalauze; standing uniform figure looking over shoulder. Upright; margins; clean, slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger Camden, Me., Staack, 1960.
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword, standing. Paris, Librairie Militaire Cart, 1950.
Original watercolor signed, inscribed "à ma chère Colette" and dated 30 mars 1913 by Lalauze; full-length figure in uniform. Original watercolor signed, inscribed "à ma chère Colette" and dated 30 mars 1913 by Lalauze; full-length figure in uniform. Small upright, mounted on tan board; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger Camden, Me., Staack, 1962.
64th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted hussar officer in light blue jacket and shako, red trousers, riding white horse toward left. 64th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted hussar officer in light blue jacket and shako, red trousers, riding white horse toward left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean. title provided by cataloger
6th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; cavalryman in teal hussar jacket, red trousers, kepi, facing left, holding sabre. 6th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; cavalryman in teal hussar jacket, red trousers, kepi, facing left, holding sabre. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.
One of a pair of unsigned watercolor drawings (by Lalaisse); standing uniform figure. [See also Elève de Saint-Cyr.] One of a pair of unsigned watercolor drawings (by Lalaisse); standing uniform figure. [See also Elève de Saint-Cyr.] Narrow upright medium folio, together in folio mat; no margins; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
79th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in blue uniform, orange trim, shako, marching with shouldered rifle toward left. 79th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in blue uniform, orange trim, shako, marching with shouldered rifle toward 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.
Lithograph by J.P. Quénot and C. Motte after copy by V. Adam after Géricault; French officer of the Chasseurs a Cheval of the Imperial Guard on rearing horse, looking over shoulder, battle in background. Lithograph by J.P. Quénot and C. Motte after copy by V. Adam after Géricault; French officer of the Chasseurs a Cheval of the Imperial Guard on rearing horse, looking over shoulder, battle in background. "Galerie du Palais Royal"--top of print New York, Maurice Sloog, 1949.
