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 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits. Portrait of General von Wrede; facsimile signature undecipherable; by and after Hanfstaengl, printed by Jos(ef) Lacrois, Munich, 1828. One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits. Portrait of General von Wrede; facsimile signature undecipherable; by and after Hanfstaengl, printed by Jos(ef) Lacrois, Munich, 1828. Upright folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; light soiling; in blue-gray portfolio stamped "Bavarian Military Portraits, c. 1828-60." N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Copper-engraving; full-length portrait in uniform, document in right hand, tent encampment and village in background. Copper-engraving; full-length portrait in uniform, document in right hand, tent encampment and village in background. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; stained. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Copper-engraving by and after Fill; oval bust portrait of Carl Ludwig in uniform on pedestal with trophies and supported by standing hussar figure at right. Copper-engraving by and after Fill; oval bust portrait of Carl Ludwig in uniform on pedestal with trophies and supported by standing hussar figure at right. Upright; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
9th in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plates of portrait.; full-length portrait of king standing on portico, pointing toward fleet at sea in background. 9th in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plates of portrait.; full-length portrait of king standing on portico, pointing toward fleet at sea in background. Small upright folio, unbound; margins intact; worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
Collodion print photograph; uniform portrait of Duke, in hussar uniform (1st Lieb-Hussar Regiment?), mounted on white horse, woodland background Collodion print photograph; uniform portrait of Duke, in hussar uniform (1st Lieb-Hussar Regiment?), mounted on white horse, woodland background Upright, gray paper back, matted; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952
Collodion print photograph; uniform portrait of Duke, in hussar uniform (1st Lieb-Hussar Regiment?), mounted on white horse, woodland background. Collodion print photograph; uniform portrait of Duke, in hussar uniform (1st Lieb-Hussar Regiment?), mounted on white horse, woodland background. Upright, gray paper back, matted; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952
Eleventh in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 17, side view of mounted general, holding baton, on rearing horse, facing right. Eleventh in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 17, side view of mounted general, holding baton, on rearing horse, facing right. Small, unbound; in red cloth portfolio case, maroon leather label stamped gold "Alex. Boener. Commanders of the Turkish War, 1683". Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. series title provided by cataloger
Etching (proof impression); view of the Arena of Nancy, also called The New Street of Nancy, showing tournament, acrobatics and various public amusements in progress. Etching (proof impression); view of the Arena of Nancy, also called The New Street of Nancy, showing tournament, acrobatics and various public amusements in progress. Narrow oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; slightly soiled and creased. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated 20th May 1837-24th November 1838. Sketches of soldiers, Indians, civilians, woman, animals, etc. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated 20th May 1837-24th November 1838. Sketches of soldiers, Indians, civilians, woman, animals, etc. Bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; slightly soiled. London, Spencer, 1952.
One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 7. Warship anchored in harbor, with two cars on road near the shore. One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 7. Warship anchored in harbor, with two cars on road near the shore. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.
One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 23. View from the side of a cargo ship at a dock. One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 23. View from the side of a cargo ship at a dock. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.
One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 10. Pen and ink sketch of warship from the side. One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 10. Pen and ink sketch of warship from the side. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.
Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; frontal view of massive blue freighter tied to dock, green truck, 2 other ships in background; military censor stamp on verso. Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; frontal view of massive blue freighter tied to dock, green truck, 2 other ships in background; military censor stamp on verso. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994. title provided by cataloger
Engraving by and after H.F.; oval 3/4-length portrait with standard over shoulder. Engraving by and after H.F.; oval 3/4-length portrait with standard over shoulder. Small upright, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
11th in collection of 11 engraved equestrian military portraits by and after Stevensz and Peeters; mounted general, pointing with right hand, facing left. Plate from a series of equestrian portraits and scenes of the Siege of Vienna. 11th in collection of 11 engraved equestrian military portraits by and after Stevensz and Peeters; mounted general, pointing with right hand, facing left. Plate from a series of equestrian portraits and scenes of the Siege of Vienna. Small, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Original pencil sketch of 4 soldiers gathered together on a ship deck to play cards. Original pencil sketch of 4 soldiers gathered together on a ship deck to play cards. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.
Mezzotint by Cousins after de Prades; Cardigan, mounted, in hussar uniform, leading cavalry charge in valley, mountains with tents in background. Mezzotint by Cousins after de Prades; Cardigan, mounted, in hussar uniform, leading cavalry charge in valley, mountains with tents in background. Giant upright folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
One of 3 mounted color plates of uniform figures. One of 3 mounted color plates of uniform figures. Small upright folio, mounted on brown paper and that mounted on cream board; margins intact; clean. Brussels, A. Elebaut, 1955.
1st of set of 7 original caricature ink and watercolor drawings of Swiss Army uniform figures, from collection of 805, of various nationalities, signed illegibly; infantryman in green jacket, walking toward right. 1st of set of 7 original caricature ink and watercolor drawings of Swiss Army uniform figures, from collection of 805, of various nationalities, signed illegibly; infantryman in green jacket, walking toward right. In folio mat, unbound; clean. Rome, Querzola, 1968.
One of a collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Suhr) for Bourgeois de Hambourg, being plate (53) (Carabiniers vom 23ten Chasseurs Regiment) One of a collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Suhr) for Bourgeois de Hambourg, being plate (53) (Carabiniers vom 23ten Chasseurs Regiment) Upright, mounted on grey and tan paper; margins; clean. N. Y., Walter Schatzki, 1959. Title supplied by cataloger
From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by 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; carabinieri uniform insignia; tricorn hat, cords, buttons, etc. in red, blue, silver and gold. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by 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; carabinieri uniform insignia; tricorn hat, cords, buttons, etc. in red, blue, silver and gold. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)
One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German, and bearing the stamp of Bavarian hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in black and white with red plumed hat and sword in right hand. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German, and bearing the stamp of Bavarian hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in black and white with red plumed hat and sword in right hand. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.
One of 5 original signed watercolors by Italo Cenni; row of 5 standing figures of carabinieri officers and men, in black uniforms with red trim; trumpeter at left. One of 5 original signed watercolors by Italo Cenni; row of 5 standing figures of carabinieri officers and men, in black uniforms with red trim; trumpeter at left. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.
28th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; drunken soldier and civilian at cafe table outdoors, 3rd man standing in background left. 28th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; drunken soldier and civilian at cafe table outdoors, 3rd man standing in background left. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.
One of a collection of 3 modern color prints of uniform group and figures. One of a collection of 3 modern color prints of uniform group and figures. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. Lebanon, N.H., Wilson, 1962.
32nd 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; mounted figure of French cavalryman in dark blue coat, white trousers, red trim, facing left. 32nd 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; mounted figure of French cavalryman in dark blue coat, white trousers, red trim, facing left. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
One of a set of 3 unsigned watercolor drawings (by Aaron Martinet? with manuscript notes for above series. One of a set of 3 unsigned watercolor drawings (by Aaron Martinet? with manuscript notes for above series. Upright, matted; no margins; slightly yellowed. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1956. Title supplied by cataloger
2nd in collection of 6 original pencil and watercolor drawings for lithographic series by Lami and Vernet; standing uniform figure, facing left, saluting, with horse in background at right. 2nd in collection of 6 original pencil and watercolor drawings for lithographic series by Lami and Vernet; standing uniform figure, facing left, saluting, with horse in background at right. Small, mounted on white board, unbound; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1948.
Destroyed Japanese aircraft litter the foreground. An airplane comes in for a landing from the right, approaching a landing strip that stretches across the center of the work. Destroyed Japanese aircraft litter the foreground. An airplane comes in for a landing from the right, approaching a landing strip that stretches across the center of the work. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.
