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 watercolor signed (partly rubbed away) and dated by J.P. C(ockburn); cavalry moving from left to right and charging into combat on stone country bridge at right, wounded in foreground. Original watercolor signed (partly rubbed away) and dated by J.P. C(ockburn); cavalry moving from left to right and charging into combat on stone country bridge at right, wounded in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; slightly worn. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
3rd in suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also, suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by same; cavalry charging into wooded area at right, officers in foreground; town in center distance. 3rd in suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also, suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by same; cavalry charging into wooded area at right, officers in foreground; town in center distance. Oblong; bound in blue cloth, white leather label stamped gold.
6th 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 lifting sabre over another on fallen horse; battle in background. 6th 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 lifting sabre over another on fallen horse; battle in background. Oblong; bound in blue cloth, white leather label stamped gold.
Original signed (very rough or unfinished) ink and wash sketch by Parrocel; cavalrymen in combat on battlefield, some unhorsed in foreground. Original signed (very rough or unfinished) ink and wash sketch by Parrocel; cavalrymen in combat on battlefield, some unhorsed in foreground. Inscribed top right in sepia ink: C. Parrocel (?); bottom right: C.P.C.; on verso in pencil in modern hand: Bourguinon (sic) Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961.
Unsigned watercolor on paper mounted on board; mounted solders at drinking trough, woods and camp in background Unsigned watercolor on paper mounted on board; mounted solders at drinking trough, woods and camp in background Small oblong folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke, 2017. 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/)
Unsigned original bistre wash drawing, (by Simonini?); beneath the walls of a castellated town, a troop of cavalry lead by a standard-bearer and trumpeters in center foreground, prepare to enter the fray which is taking place below the rise in the left middle distance. In the background to the left can be seen a town. If this work is by Simonini, it clearly owes considerable influence to Courtois in its composition and use of motifs. In fact, when Simonini was working in Florence it is said that he copied Courtois' battle scenes Unsigned original bistre wash drawing, (by Simonini?); beneath the walls of a castellated town, a troop of cavalry lead by a standard-bearer and trumpeters in center foreground, prepare to enter the fray which is taking place below the rise in the left middle distance. In the background to the left can be seen a town. If this work is by Simonini, it clearly owes considerable influence to Courtois in its composition and use of motifs. In fact, when Simonini was working in Florence it is said that he copied Courtois' battle scenes Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; bottom and corner worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964. title provided 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. Group on cavalry, one reaching out to peasant woman and child, tents in background. 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. Group on cavalry, one reaching out to peasant woman and child, tents in background. Oblong, unbound, slightly soiled; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "J.G. Hertel. 18th Century Battle Scenes, c. 1750". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
1st 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 advancing over rolling ridges into battle, mounted officers in left foreground. 1st 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 advancing over rolling ridges into battle, mounted officers in left foreground. Oblong; bound in blue cloth, white leather label stamped gold.
One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Mounted trooper in foreground, another in background near wagon and tent encampment. Notes in ink and pencil One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Mounted trooper in foreground, another in background near wagon and tent encampment. Notes in ink and pencil Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "C. H. Smith. Costume of the British Army. Original Drawings"; soiled, worn, plate mark. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.
Hand colored engraving, being Tav: X from Ippologia; mounted uniform figure riding towards right. Hand colored engraving, being Tav: X from Ippologia; mounted uniform figure riding towards right. Upright; margins; stained, worn. Rome, E. Bloodgood, 1961.
Hand-colored engraving (after Vernet or Lami); mounted uniform figure with lance, firing pistol off towards left, smaller cavalry figure in right background. Hand-colored engraving (after Vernet or Lami); mounted uniform figure with lance, firing pistol off towards left, smaller cavalry figure in right background. Upright, margins; foxed, slightly worn. Rome, 1960.
Engraving by G. J. Schneider; 2 cavalrymen dueling while others look on from sidelines, skyline of town in background. Engraving by G. J. Schneider; 2 cavalrymen dueling while others look on from sidelines, skyline of town in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Color lithograph by A. Achilles, printed by Fuchs; mounted officer, outdoors, facing right. Color lithograph by A. Achilles, printed by Fuchs; mounted officer, outdoors, facing right. Upright, matted medium folio; margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Hobby Shop, 1947.
Original pencil sketch signed by Monten; mounted cavalryman riding towards left; marginal notes. Accoutrement details on verso. Original pencil sketch signed by Monten; mounted cavalryman riding towards left; marginal notes. Accoutrement details on verso. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; surface dirt; lower right corner creased. Title provided by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1948.
One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two Russian Cavalry figures facing each other, one with a long spear and the other smoking a pipe, holding his sword under his left arm. One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. Two Russian Cavalry figures facing each other, one with a long spear and the other smoking a pipe, holding his sword under his left arm. Upright; in red cloth slip-case, white leather label stamped gold, "Austrian uniforms - original watercolors - ca. 1813."
One of 3 series of prints and 2 separate prints bound together, this one published by Bance; 9 mounted uniform figures of Russian lancers and cavalry, including Cossacks, Bashkirs. One of 3 series of prints and 2 separate prints bound together, this one published by Bance; 9 mounted uniform figures of Russian lancers and cavalry, including Cossacks, Bashkirs. Folio; bound in 3/4 green morocco stamped gold "Prints. Russian Campaign" and marble boards; worn, some plates foxed. London, Francis Edwards, 1951.
One of a pair of color aquatint plates, each showing large uniform group, outdoors. [See also: Cavallerie Impériale Russe.] One of a pair of color aquatint plates, each showing large uniform group, outdoors. [See also: Cavallerie Impériale Russe.] Oblong folio; plate marks, margins slightly trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. A soldier smoking a pipe and extending his hand to take a glass of wine from woman in uniform, who has a child on her back. One of a collection of 11 unsigned (somewhat crude) original watercolors and gouaches of uniform figures. A soldier smoking a pipe and extending his hand to take a glass of wine from woman in uniform, who has a child on her back. Upright, slightly soiled, unbound; in red cloth slip-case, white leather label stamped gold, "Austrian uniforms - original watercolors - ca. 1813."
One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in dark blue uniform with a sword. One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in dark blue uniform with a sword. Bound in red leatherette, in full red morocco portfolio st. and tooled gold; clean. Camden, ME., Staack, 1949.
One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A mounted soldier in uniform and with lance, fighting and performing in a rehearsal. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A mounted soldier in uniform and with lance, fighting and performing in a rehearsal. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.
From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of artillery insignia, caps, decorations etc.; and color chart of cavalry units. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of artillery insignia, caps, decorations etc.; and color chart of cavalry units. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)
Color lithograph after Ferrari, lithograph by Delpech (from Lecomte, Hippolyte - Costumes de differentes Nations); mounted figure, riding towards left. Color lithograph after Ferrari, lithograph by Delpech (from Lecomte, Hippolyte - Costumes de differentes Nations); mounted figure, riding towards left. Small, matted; repaired tear, crease; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform with a sword, pointing. One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform with a sword, pointing. Bound in red leatherette, in full red morocco portfolio st. and tooled gold; clean. Camden, ME., Staack, 1949.
Original watercolor signed by Cervi; mounted uniform figure, advancing. Original watercolor signed by Cervi; mounted uniform figure, advancing. Small upright folio; margins; surface dirt; crease in right margin. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Cart, 19523.
From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; profile view of cavalryman in black jacket, white trousers, facing left, hands on sword hilt. From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; profile view of cavalryman in black jacket, white trousers, facing left, hands on sword hilt. Unbound; clean, some slightly yellowed; in red portfolio, black label st. gold "Italian uniforms, 1900-1912; original watercolor caricatures" by "J. Ronny". Rome, Querzola, 1967.
From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of blue hat, white belt, various uniform decorations and insignia. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of blue hat, white belt, various uniform decorations and insignia. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)
From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; profile view of cavalryman in black jacket, blue trousers, red trim, facing right. From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; profile view of cavalryman in black jacket, blue trousers, red trim, facing right. Unbound; clean, some slightly yellowed; in red portfolio, black label st. gold "Italian uniforms, 1900-1912; original watercolor caricatures" by "J. Ronny". Rome, Querzola, 1967.
From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; standing figure of cavalryman in black jacket, light blue trousers, red trim, facing left. From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; standing figure of cavalryman in black jacket, light blue trousers, red trim, facing left. Unbound; clean, some slightly yellowed; in red portfolio, black label st. gold "Italian uniforms, 1900-1912; original watercolor caricatures" by "J. Ronny". Rome, Querzola, 1967.
From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; standing figure of cavalryman in black jacket, light blue trousers, large hussar-style hat, facing left. From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; standing figure of cavalryman in black jacket, light blue trousers, large hussar-style hat, facing left. Unbound; clean, some slightly yellowed; in red portfolio, black label st. gold "Italian uniforms, 1900-1912; original watercolor caricatures" by "J. Ronny". Rome, Querzola, 1967.
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