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.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of infantryman in orange jacket, buff trousers, holding grounded rifle; also images of "shoulder-belt plate" and "lace-loop & button (in 2's)", and note in upper left corner, "Canada 1813". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of infantryman in orange jacket, buff trousers, holding grounded rifle; also images of "shoulder-belt plate" and "lace-loop & button (in 2's)", and note in upper left corner, "Canada 1813". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of infantrymen, 1 on left in green and gray uniform, 1 on right in gray overcoat; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1812/15". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of infantrymen, 1 on left in green and gray uniform, 1 on right in gray overcoat; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1812/15". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of officer, at left, in scarlet and gray uniform, top hat, and sapper, at right, in navy blue and gray, holding shovel. From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of officer, at left, in scarlet and gray uniform, top hat, and sapper, at right, in navy blue and gray, holding shovel. Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures; officer at left in scarlet jacket, holding map, pointing; cavalryman at right, in navy blue jacket and dragoon helmet, saluting; note in upper right corner, "Canada 1812". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures; officer at left in scarlet jacket, holding map, pointing; cavalryman at right, in navy blue jacket and dragoon helmet, saluting; note in upper right corner, "Canada 1812". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing figure of infantryman in blue and buff uniform, with grounded rifle, hand on hip; also image of gold strap button with regimental name, and note in upper left corner "Canada 1797". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing figure of infantryman in blue and buff uniform, with grounded rifle, hand on hip; also image of gold strap button with regimental name, and note in upper left corner "Canada 1797". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman, in scarlet jackets and white trousers; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1794". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman, in scarlet jackets and white trousers; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1794". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of infantrymen, 1 on left in green and buff uniform, 1 on right in brown; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1776". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of infantrymen, 1 on left in green and buff uniform, 1 on right in brown; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1776". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures of infantryman, facing forward; 1 on left in green coat, leggings, beret, 1 on right in scarlet uniform, leaning on grounded rifle; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1746/55". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures of infantryman, facing forward; 1 on left in green coat, leggings, beret, 1 on right in scarlet uniform, leaning on grounded rifle; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1746/55". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of infantryman in scarlet uniform, facing right, barrel-loading grounded musket; image of sabre, sheath and insignia at right, "Pattern 1742 infantry hanger & reg'tl. lace"; note in upper right corner, "Canada 1742". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of infantryman in scarlet uniform, facing right, barrel-loading grounded musket; image of sabre, sheath and insignia at right, "Pattern 1742 infantry hanger & reg'tl. lace"; note in upper right corner, "Canada 1742". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures of sergeant, with halberd, and private, with rifle, in long red coats with green trim; note in upper right corner, "Canada 1707/17". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures of sergeant, with halberd, and private, with rifle, in long red coats with green trim; note in upper right corner, "Canada 1707/17". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of infantryman in long brown coat, light blue trim, holding grounded rifle; image of rifle and canteen at left, with note "a. fourniment de fantassin, b. modèle ancien de fusil à pierre", also note in upper left corner, "Canada 1665/69". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of infantryman in long brown coat, light blue trim, holding grounded rifle; image of rifle and canteen at left, with note "a. fourniment de fantassin, b. modèle ancien de fusil à pierre", also note in upper left corner, "Canada 1665/69". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of officer with walking stick, in brown coat, light blue trim; image of flag and halberd at left, with note, "a. drapeau d'ordonnance, b. Esponton de l'officier", also note in upper right corner, "Canada 1665/69". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of officer with walking stick, in brown coat, light blue trim; image of flag and halberd at left, with note, "a. drapeau d'ordonnance, b. Esponton de l'officier", also note in upper right corner, "Canada 1665/69". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
Colored lithograph by and after Burgess; view of tent encampment on hillside showing soldiers, families and guests etc., town, piers and harbor with ships in background. [See also: Camp of 41st Regiment, Dover Heights and A Field Day of the Highland Brigade, Dover]. Colored lithograph by and after Burgess; view of tent encampment on hillside showing soldiers, families and guests etc., town, piers and harbor with ships in background. [See also: Camp of 41st Regiment, Dover Heights and A Field Day of the Highland Brigade, Dover]. Oblong folio, matted; margins; margins worn and soiled.
Colored lithograph by and after Bellangé, dated 1833 by artist, printed by Gihaut, officers and orderlies, boy soldiers, etc. in garden near staff tent at left, soldiers drilling in barracks street at right. Colored lithograph by and after Bellangé, dated 1833 by artist, printed by Gihaut, officers and orderlies, boy soldiers, etc. in garden near staff tent at left, soldiers drilling in barracks street at right. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; creased. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
1st in collection of 4 colored and uncolored stipple-engravings, this one by Cajetan Venzo after Novelli; showing general and mounted officers reviewing cavalry and infantry troops. 1st in collection of 4 colored and uncolored stipple-engravings, this one by Cajetan Venzo after Novelli; showing general and mounted officers reviewing cavalry and infantry troops. Oblong folio, 4 prints [cf. EuP1797-9f-1b-d], matted; margins trimmed, soiled. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1953.
4th in collection of 4 colored and uncolored stipple-engravings by P. Zancon after Novelli, this one colored; showing military encampment with large tent, palm trees, tents in background; large tent, officers and soldiers in foreground, two soldiers talking to local woman on left. 4th in collection of 4 colored and uncolored stipple-engravings by P. Zancon after Novelli, this one colored; showing military encampment with large tent, palm trees, tents in background; large tent, officers and soldiers in foreground, two soldiers talking to local woman on left. Oblong folio [cf. EuP1797-9f-1a-c], matted; margins intact, clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1953.
3rd in collection of 4 colored and uncolored stipple-engravings, this one colored, by Angelo Zaffonato after Novelli; showing tent encampent with officers and officials in foreground, soldiers in background. 3rd in collection of 4 colored and uncolored stipple-engravings, this one colored, by Angelo Zaffonato after Novelli; showing tent encampent with officers and officials in foreground, soldiers in background. Oblong folio, 4 prints [cf. EuP1797-9f-1a-b, -d], matted; margins trimmed, soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
2nd in collection of 4 colored and uncolored stipple-engravings (this one colored) by Angelo Zaffonato after Novelli; showing officers, soldiers and civilians in foreground of tent encampment. 2nd in collection of 4 colored and uncolored stipple-engravings (this one colored) by Angelo Zaffonato after Novelli; showing officers, soldiers and civilians in foreground of tent encampment. Oblong folio, 4 prints [cf. EuP1797-9f-1a, -c-d], matted; margins intact, clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1953.
Broadside with no illustrations. Seizième Bulletin. Viazma, le 31 août 1812. Broadside with no illustrations. Seizième Bulletin. Viazma, le 31 août 1812. Folio, unbound; white paper printed black; clean, creased.
Broadside with no illustrations. Quinzième Bulletin. Slawkovo, le 27 août 1812 Broadside with no illustrations. Quinzième Bulletin. Slawkovo, le 27 août 1812 Folio, unbound; white paper printed black; clean, creased.
1 of 8 original watercolors signed by Boisselier; three figures in uniform 1 of 8 original watercolors signed by Boisselier; three figures in uniform Unbound, in maroon cloth slip-case, maroon leather label stamped gold 'Boisselier - French & English Troops in Canada, 1758 - Original Watercolors.' New York, Soldier Shop, 1967 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/)
Lithographic proof (by and after Raffet); French infantry sentry at left; Tartar walking along road at right; bust portrait of Auguste Bry at top. Lithographic proof (by and after Raffet); French infantry sentry at left; Tartar walking along road at right; bust portrait of Auguste Bry at top. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean, slight foxing; from the collection of Hector Giacomelli. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1976.
One of a pair of original (slightly crude) unsigned watercolors (by Chef de Brigade Jean-François Barbier); showing French hussars advancing to attack German hussars; Barbier later Généal de Brigade and Baron of the Empire, died Strasbourg, 1825. [See also: Officers et Hussards du 2e Régiment è l'Attaque]. One of a pair of original (slightly crude) unsigned watercolors (by Chef de Brigade Jean-François Barbier); showing French hussars advancing to attack German hussars; Barbier later Généal de Brigade and Baron of the Empire, died Strasbourg, 1825. [See also: Officers et Hussards du 2e Régiment è l'Attaque]. Oblong folio, margins intact; edges stained. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Grangié sale, 1966.
One of a collection of 4 (of 12?) numbered lithographs by and after Pruche, printed by Lemercier, of military scenes. Soldiers with swords surrounding monks in a cathedral, numbered 11. One of a collection of 4 (of 12?) numbered lithographs by and after Pruche, printed by Lemercier, of military scenes. Soldiers with swords surrounding monks in a cathedral, numbered 11. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; bottom edge torn, worn, yellowed; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "French Caricatures, c. 1830-48." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Unsigned ink and pencil list of units at the camp and uniform colors, on verso of drawing of soldier firing musket; mounted in album with 15 unsigned pencil or ink and pencil drawings of uniformed figures; Unsigned ink and pencil list of units at the camp and uniform colors, on verso of drawing of soldier firing musket; mounted in album with 15 unsigned pencil or ink and pencil drawings of uniformed figures; Upright folio. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961 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/)
For piano. "Arranged by A.F. Knight"--Caption. "W.H. Oakes, Engr."--Colophon. Lithographic cover illustration : scene of the tent encampment at Camp Sargent with small figures in the foreground / R Cooke, del, Thayer's Lith. Boston.
For piano. "Arranged by A.F. Knight"--Caption. "W.H. Oakes, Engr."--Colophon. Lithographic cover illustration : scene of the tent encampment at Camp Sargent with small figures in the foreground / R Cooke, del, Thayer's Lith. Boston.
For piano. "Arranged by A.F. Knight"--Caption. "W.H. Oakes, Engr."--Colophon. Lithographic cover illustration : scene of the tent encampment at Camp Sargent with small figures in the foreground / R Cooke, del, Thayer's Lith. Boston.
One of a pair of hand colored line lithograph prints by Rosenthal; views of tent encampments. [See also: Fort Pennsylvania, Headquarters of the 113th Regt. N.Y.S.V.] One of a pair of hand colored line lithograph prints by Rosenthal; views of tent encampments. [See also: Fort Pennsylvania, Headquarters of the 113th Regt. N.Y.S.V.] Small oblong folio, one of 2 prints, mounted on white board; margins intact; yellowed. Presented, 1955, by Brown University Library, Providence.
Colored lithograph by P.S. Duval, after Queen; encampment and parade of various regiments, with vignette of monument and printing below. Colored lithograph by P.S. Duval, after Queen; encampment and parade of various regiments, with vignette of monument and printing below. Upright medium folio, mounted on paper cut to size; margins; edges cracked, much yellowed and stained.
