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.
Mezzotint by R.N. Hodgetts after Wildman; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and fur cloak. Mezzotint by R.N. Hodgetts after Wildman; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and fur cloak. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins intact; margins soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
Original watercolor (sketch for painting?) signed and dated by Rochard; half-length portrait of Captain the Hon. Major Henniker-Major in uniform, plumed hat under arm. Original watercolor (sketch for painting?) signed and dated by Rochard; half-length portrait of Captain the Hon. Major Henniker-Major in uniform, plumed hat under arm. Upright, matted; margins intact; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
1 of 25 original photographs; officer swearing-in three NCOs 1 of 25 original photographs; officer swearing-in three NCOs "Official Photograph. Base Photographic Laboratory, Godman Field, Kentucky. When this photograph is released for publication by proper authority credit line must read as follows: 'Photograph by Army Air Force'"-- stamp on verso Gift of George S. Lima, 2007 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/)
Three-quarter length figure, hatless, in red regimental uniform. Three-quarter length figure, hatless, in red regimental uniform. Upright folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2007
One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and red with sword. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and red with sword. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.
Colored stipple engraving from book by J. Chapman (after Nathaniel Dance), published Sepr. 20, 1800; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless; below, small vignette of death of Cook showing Cook holding up his hand in an attempt to stop two soldiers firing upon the mob of Hawaiians who are attacking him. Illustration to the 'Encyclopedia Londinensis' (1800). Colored stipple engraving from book by J. Chapman (after Nathaniel Dance), published Sepr. 20, 1800; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless; below, small vignette of death of Cook showing Cook holding up his hand in an attempt to stop two soldiers firing upon the mob of Hawaiians who are attacking him. Illustration to the 'Encyclopedia Londinensis' (1800). Small upright, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Hobby Shoppe, 1947.
1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; British official on elephant with Indian attendants, being attacked by tiger; small British officer on horseback in left foreground and Indian with shield and sword. Title from inscription on opposite page 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; British official on elephant with Indian attendants, being attacked by tiger; small British officer on horseback in left foreground and Indian with shield and sword. Title from inscription on opposite page Album inscribed in ink on flyleaf 'Wm. Jenkins. Ram dutta' Small upright folio. London, Maggs, 1978. 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/)
Original unsigned watercolor; full-length portrait in uniform with shawl, seated on upturned basket, standing figures of volunteer(?) or non-comimissioned officer(?) and Indian infantryman in background, landscape in distance. Original unsigned watercolor; full-length portrait in uniform with shawl, seated on upturned basket, standing figures of volunteer(?) or non-comimissioned officer(?) and Indian infantryman in background, landscape in distance. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Possibly by Capt. Francis Augustus Fane (1824-1893). London, Spencer, 1952.
Engraved plate from book, published April 1st, 1786; oval bust profile portrait in uniform. Engraved plate from book, published April 1st, 1786; oval bust profile portrait in uniform. Small upright; plate mark, left margin trimmed; clean. From 'History of the War with America, France, Spain & Holland' by John Andrews. N.Y., Argosy, 1955.
Hand-colored engraved caricature, published 4th Novr. 1818; very short captain (Capt. Hehl) and 2 tall subalterns of Life Guards. Hand-colored engraved caricature, published 4th Novr. 1818; very short captain (Capt. Hehl) and 2 tall subalterns of Life Guards. Upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled, edges worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
composed and arranged for the piano forte and respectfully dedicated to his friend Capt. Geo. W. Towle, by Alonzo Bond For piano Cover lith. ill. by Tappan & Bradford; half-length seated portrait of Capt. Towle of Portsmouth City Guard
Original sepia photograph of Richard Frederick Meysey Thompson; full-length portrait, standing before parapet, in uniform with sabretache and spurs, wearing Ashanti War Medal. Original sepia photograph of Richard Frederick Meysey Thompson; full-length portrait, standing before parapet, in uniform with sabretache and spurs, wearing Ashanti War Medal. Upright, on board mount with ornamental border.
Composed and respectfully dedicated to the officers & members of the Albany Burgesses Corps by D.L. Downing. Cover title. Cover lithographic illustration by Harry E. Pease showing officers and formation of soldiers before row of tents and flag bearing initials ABC.
Arranged and respectfully dedicated to Capt. Thos. D. Smith by C.S. Graffulla. Cover lithographic illustration by W. & G. Endicott after J. Penniman: portrait of Capt. Smith standing in countryside, encampment in distance.
One of an album containing 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches, and 2 ink sketches (by Wingate?), dated 20 May 1837-24 November 1838, depicting barracks, parade, social and sporting scene. Man on horse, which is reacting to seeing its shadow Ooblong folio, bound in 1/4 green morocco st. gold and green marble boards
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. Incomplete watercolor showing two figures standing outdoors with dog, third figure in pencil at right edge. 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. Incomplete watercolor showing two figures standing outdoors with dog, third figure in pencil at right edge. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; foxed, creased. London, Spencer, 1952.
Unsigned watercolor (by Capt. The Hon. George Cadogan); full-length figure in uniform Unsigned watercolor (by Capt. The Hon. George Cadogan); full-length figure in uniform Small upright folio. Manchester by the Sea, Christopher Bryant, 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/)
One of a pair of mounted original photographs by Charles W. Hearn Studios; 3/4-length portrait of cadet corps officer in uniform with "BSC" badge on cap. Greene was a major in the Second Battalion, Second Regiment of the Boston School Cadets, 1896-1897 One of a pair of mounted original photographs by Charles W. Hearn Studios; 3/4-length portrait of cadet corps officer in uniform with "BSC" badge on cap. Greene was a major in the Second Battalion, Second Regiment of the Boston School Cadets, 1896-1897 Small upright, matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.
P.F. Miller. Caption title. For piano. Title page illustration: photogravure portrait of Capt. Cusack, with the of the Troy Citizens Corps above, printed in color. At head of title: Respectfully dedicated to the Troy Citizens Corps.
Addition to collection of 7 hand-colored etched semi-caricature portraits by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); standing full-length portrait in uniform with hat, sword and baton, walking outdoors. Addition to collection of 7 hand-colored etched semi-caricature portraits by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); standing full-length portrait in uniform with hat, sword and baton, walking outdoors. Unbound; clean, foxing, matted small folio. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch; port. of merchant marine captain, wearing hat, facing forward. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch; port. of merchant marine captain, wearing hat, facing forward. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch; port. of officer, wearing glasses, looking toward right. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch; port. of officer, wearing glasses, looking toward right. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean.
Original pencil and watercolor drawing signed by heath; full-length portrait in uniform with fur hat in hand (possibly William Edward or Robert Anthony Flood Sharp). Original pencil and watercolor drawing signed by heath; full-length portrait in uniform with fur hat in hand (possibly William Edward or Robert Anthony Flood Sharp). Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
Composed for the piano forte & dedicated to the Richmond Fayette Artillery by Francis H. Brown. For piano. Cover lithographic illustration by Bufford: half-length portrait of Ellis.
composed by Harvey B. Dodworth. For piano. Cover lithographic illustration by G. & W. Endicott: half-length portrait of Capt. Ellis in uniform, surrounded by ornamental enframement of scrolls, military trophies, vignettes, etc.
Bufford. Title continues: As performed by the Boston Brigade Band. Composed and arranged for the pianoforte and respectfully dedicated to Captain Samuel Andrews and the officers and members of the Boston Light Infantry by C.L. Holbrook.
Composed and arranged for the piano forte and most respectfully dedicated to Capt. Saml. G. Adams and officers and memebers of the Mechanic Infantry by Alonzo Bond. Cover title Cover lithographic illustration by Tappan & Bradford: officer (Adams) and solder standing near tents, ship in distance
Hand-colored engraving numbered 10, in the style of William Heath or Henry Alken; officer driving cabriolet with "tiger" in hussar-type uniform on platform at rear. Hand-colored engraving numbered 10, in the style of William Heath or Henry Alken; officer driving cabriolet with "tiger" in hussar-type uniform on platform at rear. Small oblong folio; plate mark, lower margin trimmed; yellowed.