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 4 hand-colored engravings of uniform figures by and after Hoffmann (of which 3 are unlettered proofs. Soldier in black, and red with plumed hat holding spear. One of a collection of 4 hand-colored engravings of uniform figures by and after Hoffmann (of which 3 are unlettered proofs. Soldier in black, and red with plumed hat holding spear. Upright folio, clean, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1964.
Mounted Cent Garde; signed 'Maguire', Stannard & Co., 7, Poland St. W. Mounted Cent Garde; signed 'Maguire', Stannard & Co., 7, Poland St. W. by Charles Coote Junr. Solo 4/-, etc.
One of a suite of 13 numbered engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich (probably after P. Mayr); figure with arms outstretched, plumed hat in left hand, building in left background. One of a suite of 13 numbered engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich (probably after P. Mayr); figure with arms outstretched, plumed hat in left hand, building in left background. Bound in maroon cloth, red leather label stamped gold "H. Ulrich & P. Mayr - Military Costume - c. 1590"; margins trimmed close; slightly soiled. Series title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
composed & arranged for the piano forte and respectfully dedicated to the officers and members of the Company, by I.N. Metcalf. For piano. Cover lithograph illustration by Thayer: Mechanic Phalanx group drawn up at dedication of railed cemetery plot.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in gray with backpack and rifle facing left. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in gray with backpack and rifle facing left. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in light blue smoking cigarette. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in light blue smoking cigarette. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in light blue with back pack and rifle facing left. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in light blue with back pack and rifle facing left. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures. Figure in khaki and red with white plumed hat. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures. Figure in khaki and red with white plumed hat. Field-gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in tan coat and black fur hat. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in tan coat and black fur hat. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
arranged by Thomas D. Sullivan. For piano, with dance instruction between staves. Wood-engraved cover illustration by Quidor; decorative frame of flags and patriotic symbols, with a small portrait photograph of Corcoran pasted in center. "Cordially inscribed to Brigadier General Corcoran on his return from captivity." Corcoran, an Irish immigrant and member of the New York militia, was taken captive at the first Battle of Bull's Run and released on 15 August 1862.
Color lithograph humorous plate printed by Aubert et de Junca; soldier and woman embracing in stair-hall, wan with crate or coffin on back ascending stairs at right. Color lithograph humorous plate printed by Aubert et de Junca; soldier and woman embracing in stair-hall, wan with crate or coffin on back ascending stairs at right. Upright; margins trimmed; clean, some ink marks in margins; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold: "French Caricatures...ca. 1830-48." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.
One of a collection of 24 original watercolor caricatures of soldiers by Lavrate. Sapeur holding child and standing next to wife. One of a collection of 24 original watercolor caricatures of soldiers by Lavrate. Sapeur holding child and standing next to wife. Unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather back stamped gold "Laurette--French Military Caricatures--c. 1850"; yellowed and brittle, worn, London, Spencer, 1955.
Lithograph caricature by and after Vernier, Actualités. 'Soldiers in varying uniforms and headgear stand in two rows for inspection by a high ranking military officer who declares his satisfaction to their lieutenant, both men standing to right' -- British Museum. Published in 'Le Charivari', June 14, 1844, plate 107 Lithograph caricature by and after Vernier, Actualités. 'Soldiers in varying uniforms and headgear stand in two rows for inspection by a high ranking military officer who declares his satisfaction to their lieutenant, both men standing to right' -- British Museum. Published in 'Le Charivari', June 14, 1844, plate 107 Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper matted; margins.
1st in collection of 9 lithographic plates of soldier scenes by Delpech after Vernet; comic domestic scene, soldier showing dead cat to old woman, 2nd soldier roasting another cat over fire in fireplace. 1st in collection of 9 lithographic plates of soldier scenes by Delpech after Vernet; comic domestic scene, soldier showing dead cat to old woman, 2nd soldier roasting another cat over fire in fireplace. Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean; in "H. Vernet Misc. Lithographs, 1818-'28." S. Lincoln, Mass., Maroni, 1962.
1st in set of 17 engraved plates of scenes from Thirty Years' War, by Israel after Callot; massed troops of pikemen and musketeers assembled outside fortress walls, officers at table in right foreground. 1st in set of 17 engraved plates of scenes from Thirty Years' War, by Israel after Callot; massed troops of pikemen and musketeers assembled outside fortress walls, officers at table in right foreground. Oblong; margins trimmed close, inset-mounted; bound in 3/4 blue morocco stamped gold and blue marble boards; clean. N.Y., Bodley, 1948.
selected & arranged for the piano forte and dedicated to Capt. Thomas N. Cazneau and the officers & members of the New York Fusiliers, by Francis H. Brown. For piano. Cover title. Caption title: Cazeneu's [sic] quick step. Cover lith. ill. by Thayer: Capt. Cazneau on horseback reviewing troops standing at attention. "G. W. Quidor Engvr."--Colophon, p. 5. "Price 25 cts. nett."
Color lithograph by E. Walker after Sankey, published June 10th, 1858; soldiers and officers looking over bullet-scarred arcades inside building. Color lithograph by E. Walker after Sankey, published June 10th, 1858; soldiers and officers looking over bullet-scarred arcades inside building. Oblong folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Manuscript ink chart listing cavalry and dragoon regiments and commanders and showing colours of coat facings etc. Manuscript ink chart listing cavalry and dragoon regiments and commanders and showing colours of coat facings etc. Narrow upright folio, unbound. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1966.
4th in set of 7 (of 10?) etchings by Bodenehr after Rugendas and Wolff; 2 mounted cavalrymen leading extra horses at right, soldier standing with pack horse at left. 4th in set of 7 (of 10?) etchings by Bodenehr after Rugendas and Wolff; 2 mounted cavalrymen leading extra horses at right, soldier standing with pack horse at left. Oblong, mounted on gray paper, medium folio; margins intact; some foxing in margins. In folio maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "G.P. Rugendas. Military scenes, c. 1710." Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 6 unsigned and unfinished watercolors and wash drawings (attributed to Newhouse) of figures and groups in proposed uniforms. One of a collection of 6 unsigned and unfinished watercolors and wash drawings (attributed to Newhouse) of figures and groups in proposed uniforms. Upright medium folio. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Screbowski, 1987.
2nd of pair of mezzotints by and after Huchtenburgh; close cavalry combat. 2nd of pair of mezzotints by and after Huchtenburgh; close cavalry combat. Oblong folio and medium folio, 2 prints [cf. AuB1697f-2a], matted; margins severely trimmed. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
One of a collection of 16 mounted etchings by Baur. Turks on horseback fleeing down steep hill. From a series of fourteen etchings of battles scenes entitled: Capricci di varie battaglie One of a collection of 16 mounted etchings by Baur. Turks on horseback fleeing down steep hill. From a series of fourteen etchings of battles scenes entitled: Capricci di varie battaglie Oblong; 3/4 brown morocco and brown marble boards; margins of plate trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
6th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; cavalryman in green jacket, white trousers, dragoon helmet, with salmon cloak over shoulder. 6th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; cavalryman in green jacket, white trousers, dragoon helmet, with salmon cloak over shoulder. Upright, bound; in leather portfolio, black label stamped gold "Hauck. Fransche Soldaten 1795". title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 16 mounted etchings by Baur; fleeing Turk or Hungarian escaping on horseback; Polish foot-soldiers in background. From a series of fourteen etchings of battles scenes entitled: Capricci di varie battaglie One of a collection of 16 mounted etchings by Baur; fleeing Turk or Hungarian escaping on horseback; Polish foot-soldiers in background. From a series of fourteen etchings of battles scenes entitled: Capricci di varie battaglie Oblong; 3/4 brown morocco and brown marble boards; margins of plate trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 4 colored lithographic plates of standing uniform figures, outdoors, each with caption in Turkish script. One of a collection of 4 colored lithographic plates of standing uniform figures, outdoors, each with caption in Turkish script. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled and worn. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
8th in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; mounted lancer in green coat, scarlet turban, riding toward right. 8th in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; mounted lancer in green coat, scarlet turban, riding toward right. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.
One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, one signed N.F. and dated 1614. Trumpeter on horseback facing right. One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, one signed N.F. and dated 1614. Trumpeter on horseback facing right. Unbound; in russet cloth portfolio stamped bold; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954 Title supplied by cataloger.
3rd of 7 by Engelbrecht and Wolff after Rugendas, in collection of 24 mounted oblong copper-engraved plates of battle scenes; large troop of cavalry riding in countryside, preceded by 3 mounted musicians. 3rd of 7 by Engelbrecht and Wolff after Rugendas, in collection of 24 mounted oblong copper-engraved plates of battle scenes; large troop of cavalry riding in countryside, preceded by 3 mounted musicians. Oblong; red cloth, red leather label stamped gold "War scenes c. 1685-1705"; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Original pencil drawing signed bottom left: 'H. Vernet'; violent cavalry combat. Original pencil drawing signed bottom left: 'H. Vernet'; violent cavalry combat. Oblong; no margins; foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
