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.
Cavalry scout giving orders to piquet, two mounted figures; on verso, unfinished sketch of cavalryman and foot soldier in combat Cavalry scout giving orders to piquet, two mounted figures; on verso, unfinished sketch of cavalryman and foot soldier in combat
Facsimile reprint of broadside with wood-engraved headpiece illustration of mounted cavalryman. Facsimile reprint of broadside with wood-engraved headpiece illustration of mounted cavalryman. Small oblong folio; margins; upper edge wrinkled. Amityville, N.Y., Greenvale, 1957.
Sepia and grey aquatint(?) after wash drawing by Giacomo Cortesi, called "il Borgognone" (Jacques Courtois de Bourguignon); cavalry advancing over hillock. Sepia and grey aquatint(?) after wash drawing by Giacomo Cortesi, called "il Borgognone" (Jacques Courtois de Bourguignon); cavalry advancing over hillock. Small oblong, mounted on white paper, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger printed signature: (bottom left) Giacomo Cortesi, detto il Borgognone. caption: Cavalry on the March in Italy, c. 1638.)
6th in suite of 7 unsigned ink sketches of scenes and groups during Napoleonic wars - perhaps Waterloo campaign - and after; troop of cavalry halted by country bridge; hills, mansion in left background. 6th in suite of 7 unsigned ink sketches of scenes and groups during Napoleonic wars - perhaps Waterloo campaign - and after; troop of cavalry halted by country bridge; hills, mansion in left background. Oblong, matted; no margins; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "British troops in the field, 1815-1830". London, Parker Gallery, 1969. title provided by cataloger
7th of 7 by Engelbrecht and Wolff after Rugendas, in collection of 24 mounted oblong copper-engraved plates of battle scenes; mounted officers in conference near tree in foreground; cavalry troop on march in left background. 7th of 7 by Engelbrecht and Wolff after Rugendas, in collection of 24 mounted oblong copper-engraved plates of battle scenes; mounted officers in conference near tree in foreground; cavalry troop on march in left background. Oblong; red cloth, red leather label stamped gold "War scenes c. 1685-1705"; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Guards officer c. 1830; full-length profile facing left. Cut out on board. One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Guards officer c. 1830; full-length profile facing left. Cut out on board. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; yellowed and slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a suite of 6 numbered color lithograph plates by Ligny of uniform figures and groups, No. 4. Soldier leaning against rock next to his horse, buildings in the distance. One of a suite of 6 numbered color lithograph plates by Ligny of uniform figures and groups, No. 4. Soldier leaning against rock next to his horse, buildings in the distance. Upright folio, unbound, clean; in yellow cloth case, red leather label stamped bold. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Rosenthal, 1952.
One of a suite of 6 numbered lithograph plates by Ligny of uniform figures and groups, No. 6. Soldier with spear leading a horse through rocks. One of a suite of 6 numbered lithograph plates by Ligny of uniform figures and groups, No. 6. Soldier with spear leading a horse through rocks. Upright folio, unbound, yellowed, tear in lower left corner; in yellow cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Rosenthal, 1952.
One of a suite of 6 numbered color lithograph plates by Ligny of uniform figures and groups, No. 2. Soldier with spear seated on ground in front of horse. One of a suite of 6 numbered color lithograph plates by Ligny of uniform figures and groups, No. 2. Soldier with spear seated on ground in front of horse. Upright folio, unbound, slightly soiled; in yellow cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Rosenthal, 1952.
Original unsigned pencil and wash drawing (attributed to Courtois); close cavalry combat with swords and pistols, probably during Thirty Years' War, perhaps skirmish by French cavalry near Milan. This drawing is similar in style with the works of Lambert de Hondt II, active 1690-1709 Original unsigned pencil and wash drawing (attributed to Courtois); close cavalry combat with swords and pistols, probably during Thirty Years' War, perhaps skirmish by French cavalry near Milan. This drawing is similar in style with the works of Lambert de Hondt II, active 1690-1709 Narrow small oblong folio, on mount with border; no margins. New York, Rockman Prints, 1972. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
One of a collection of 16 mounted etchings by Baur; battle scene with soldiers on horseback in fierce battle. From a series of fourteen etchings of battles scenes entitled: Capricci di varie battaglie One of a collection of 16 mounted etchings by Baur; battle scene with soldiers on horseback in fierce battle. 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 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). One soldier mounted, another leading his horse, troopers in distance crossing bridge One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). One soldier mounted, another leading his horse, troopers in distance crossing bridge Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "C. H. Smith. Costume of the British Army. Original Drawings"; soiled, worn. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.
One of a collection of 16 mounted etchings by Baur; two soldiers on horseback with rifles shooting soldier with sword. From a series of fourteen etchings of battles scenes entitled: Capricci di varie battaglie One of a collection of 16 mounted etchings by Baur; two soldiers on horseback with rifles shooting soldier with sword. 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 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid); two figures in blue, one saluting the other on horseback. One of a collection of 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid); two figures in blue, one saluting the other on horseback. Small folio, unbound; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, c. 1815-1833. Watercolors"; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid); figure in blue with black plumed helmet on black horse holding sword in right hand. One of a collection of 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid); figure in blue with black plumed helmet on black horse holding sword in right hand. Small folio, unbound; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, c. 1815-1833. Watercolors"; slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1950.
One of a collection of 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid); figure in blue with white plume in hat on brown horse facing left. One of a collection of 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid); figure in blue with white plume in hat on brown horse facing left. Small folio, unbound; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, c. 1815-1833. Watercolors". N.Y., Rockman, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a collection of 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid). Figure with plumed helmet on horse facing right. One of a collection of 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid). Figure with plumed helmet on horse facing right. Small folio, unbound; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, c. 1815-1833. Watercolors". Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1950.
One of a collection of 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid); figure in blue with white plumed hat and sword in right hand charging to the left on a white horse. One of a collection of 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid); figure in blue with white plumed hat and sword in right hand charging to the left on a white horse. Small folio, unbound; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, c. 1815-1833. Watercolors"; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger.
One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. Groups of cavalrymen crossing bridge, while fire burns in building behind them. One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. Groups of cavalrymen crossing bridge, while fire burns in building behind them. Oblong, unbound; slightly soiled; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "I.G. Hertel. 18th Century Battle Scenes, c. 1750". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
5th in suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also including suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates, by same; cavalry combat scene, 1 cavalryman with pistol shooting another at close range; battle in background. 5th in suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also including suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates, by same; cavalry combat scene, 1 cavalryman with pistol shooting another at close range; battle in background. Oblong; bound in blue cloth, white leather label stamped gold.
1st of 2 by Bodenehr after Rugendas, in collection of 24 mounted oblong copper-engraved plates of battle scenes; close cavalry combat, soldier shooting unmounted soldier with pistol in center, more cavalry in background. 1st of 2 by Bodenehr after Rugendas, in collection of 24 mounted oblong copper-engraved plates of battle scenes; close cavalry combat, soldier shooting unmounted soldier with pistol in center, more cavalry in background. Oblong; red cloth, red leather label stamped gold "War scenes c. 1685-1705"; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Etching signed and dated by Bazicaluva; Cavalry scene with horsemen charging across a landscape with trees. Etching signed and dated by Bazicaluva; Cavalry scene with horsemen charging across a landscape with trees. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed close. New York, Rockman Prints, 1963. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned sanguine and wash drawing; mounted tartars (or Hungarians?) in combat with Turks, fallen horse and warrior in foreground, mountainous landscape background. Original unsigned sanguine and wash drawing; mounted tartars (or Hungarians?) in combat with Turks, fallen horse and warrior in foreground, mountainous landscape background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; lower left corner and upper margin repaired; stained. New York, Rockman Prints, 1965. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor (somewhat crude) labelled and dated on back "Rugendas, 1770"; four figures in cavalry combat on empty plain. Original watercolor (somewhat crude) labelled and dated on back "Rugendas, 1770"; four figures in cavalry combat on empty plain. Oblong, matted; no margins; worn. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Engraving by L(ucas?) V(orstermann?) ionior after J.B.; cavalrymen in combat on battlefield. Engraving by L(ucas?) V(orstermann?) ionior after J.B.; cavalrymen in combat on battlefield. Oblong; margins trimmed; stained. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960. Title supplied by cataloger
Original unsigned sepia and gray wash drawing (by Huchtenburg); on a rise, cavalry can be seen in combat wearing part=armor. In the foreground are prostrate and unhorsed soldiers. Battle rages in the background below a hill surmounted by a building Original unsigned sepia and gray wash drawing (by Huchtenburg); on a rise, cavalry can be seen in combat wearing part=armor. In the foreground are prostrate and unhorsed soldiers. Battle rages in the background below a hill surmounted by a building Inscribed on verso in pencil in modern hand: Huchtenberg; from the Vinzent Mayer and Rudolf Peltzer Collections. Similar to two drawings by the same artist in the Royal Collection, Windsor Castle. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Helene C. Seiferheld, 1960.
Original unsigned wash drawing (attributed to Parrocel but possibly by his father Joseph); cavalry combat between European cavalry and Turks, showing 3 mounted figures, struggling at left, other mounted soldiers advancing at right. Original unsigned wash drawing (attributed to Parrocel but possibly by his father Joseph); cavalry combat between European cavalry and Turks, showing 3 mounted figures, struggling at left, other mounted soldiers advancing at right. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
Etching by and after Courtois (signed 'G. Courtese', bottom right), numbered 7; combat among cavalrymen in half-armor. Etching by and after Courtois (signed 'G. Courtese', bottom right), numbered 7; combat among cavalrymen in half-armor. Oblong, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; cleaned. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title provided by cataloger