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.
39th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Kalmyk archer, in striped red cloak, shooting arrow toward left. 39th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Kalmyk archer, in striped red cloak, shooting arrow toward left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. 'Troupes Russes 39'. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
5th in collection of 5 hand-colored semi-caricature engraved plates; brightly-colored print of mounted figure of kalmuk, holding bow, hat falling from head, mortally wounded by cannon ball; corner of fortress and small figure of infantryman in lower right background. 5th in collection of 5 hand-colored semi-caricature engraved plates; brightly-colored print of mounted figure of kalmuk, holding bow, hat falling from head, mortally wounded by cannon ball; corner of fortress and small figure of infantryman in lower right background. Upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; clean, in green cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Cosaques". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
4th in collection of 5 hand-colored semi-caricature engraved plates; mounted figure of kalmuk, holding bow, hat falling from head, mortally wounded by cannon ball; corner of fortress and small figure of infantryman in lower right background. 4th in collection of 5 hand-colored semi-caricature engraved plates; mounted figure of kalmuk, holding bow, hat falling from head, mortally wounded by cannon ball; corner of fortress and small figure of infantryman in lower right background. Upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; clean, in green cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Cosaques". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
Third of 3 aquatint plates of figures in military costume by and after Le Prince; uncolored; signed and dated. Third of 3 aquatint plates of figures in military costume by and after Le Prince; uncolored; signed and dated. Upright; matted small folio; plate marks, margins intact; clean New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
10th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted Kalmyk archer in tan coat, feathered cap, playing flute. 10th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted Kalmyk archer in tan coat, feathered cap, playing flute. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 10. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
Colored lithograph (printed in N.Y. by Kelloggs & Thayer, in Hartford by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, in Buffalo by D. Needham); 3 figures showing officers' and men's uniforms against outdoor background with smaller uniform figures (uniform thought to be spurious). Colored lithograph (printed in N.Y. by Kelloggs & Thayer, in Hartford by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, in Buffalo by D. Needham); 3 figures showing officers' and men's uniforms against outdoor background with smaller uniform figures (uniform thought to be spurious). Small folio, matted medium folio; margins; slightly soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes. 1947.
Calendar printed red and black attached to middle of mezzotint broadside with illustrations of soldiers surrounding bier of Mars in armor and 5 (i.e. 7) illustrations of peaceful civil, domestic and agricultural pursuits at sides and bottom. Calendar printed red and black attached to middle of mezzotint broadside with illustrations of soldiers surrounding bier of Mars in armor and 5 (i.e. 7) illustrations of peaceful civil, domestic and agricultural pursuits at sides and bottom. Upright folio; plate mark, margins intact. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1960.
Chromolithograph calendar sheet for October, 1888; 24 U.S. Army corps badges, 3 insignia badges, 7 decorations. Chromolithograph calendar sheet for October, 1888; 24 U.S. Army corps badges, 3 insignia badges, 7 decorations. Margins; torn, punched in upper corners. Washington, DC, Williams, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Steel-engraving by E. Radclyffe after Allom; view of government buildings, entrance arch etc. on riverbank, soldiers parading in foreground. From 'Gallery of Historical Portraits' (ca. 1880) Steel-engraving by E. Radclyffe after Allom; view of government buildings, entrance arch etc. on riverbank, soldiers parading in foreground. From 'Gallery of Historical Portraits' (ca. 1880) Represents the official announcement stating that the political authority of the East India Company had ceased to exist, and that the Government of India had been transferred to the management of the Crown. Oblong; margins; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
Original unsigned pencil sketch on gray paper, heightened in white (by Hünten), dated 16/12.69; 3/4 rear view of mounted hussar. Original unsigned pencil sketch on gray paper, heightened in white (by Hünten), dated 16/12.69; 3/4 rear view of mounted hussar. Square, matted; margins. Hamburg, Schulz, 1968.
15th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; side-view of artillery caisson, facing left. 15th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; side-view of artillery caisson, facing left. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Colored lithograph by Motte after Adam; artillery caisson in village, battle in background. Colored lithograph by Motte after Adam; artillery caisson in village, battle in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by artist; side view of soldier, with back turned, and two women, seated at bar, woman bartender at left, cafe in background. Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by artist; side view of soldier, with back turned, and two women, seated at bar, woman bartender at left, cafe in background. Oblong folio; no margins; clean.
by C.F. Hupfeld. Cover lith. ill. by Wagner & McGuigan: full-lenght port. of Cadwalader standing in front of a chair and next to a table; in his right hand is a scroll and his left holds his sheathed sword.
1 of 25 original photographs; airman standing in front of large building. 1 of 25 original photographs; airman standing in front of large building. 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/)
Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by F.F. L(lull); standing figure of cadet, castle in left background, insignia at upper right. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by F.F. L(lull); standing figure of cadet, castle in left background, insignia at upper right. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. Bala-Cynwyd, Pa. James C. Tily, 1972.
1 of 25 original photographs; airman standing in front of large building. 1 of 25 original photographs; airman standing in front of large building. Gift of George 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/)
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 teal and white with rifle and sword. 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 teal and white with rifle and sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.
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; profile view of 2 mounted cavalrymen wearing dragoon helmets, riding toward left. 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; profile view of 2 mounted cavalrymen wearing dragoon helmets, riding toward left. 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)
One of a collection of 24 original watercolors signed by L.S. of military and naval uniform figures. Figure in light blue and dark blue with rifle standing outside a building. One of a collection of 24 original watercolors signed by L.S. of military and naval uniform figures. Figure in light blue and dark blue with rifle standing outside a building. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold "Army of Naples. Original Water-Colours, 1830-50"; clean. Camden, ME, Staack, 1951.
Lithograph title page design by and after Franco. Sainz with 3 illustrations of patriotic and military scenes; 30 lithograph plates by and after Sainz, Urrabieta and Miranda, printed by Nueva Ce. Caballero de Gracia, of uniform groups, soldier types, military scenes, etc. Lithograph title page design by and after Franco. Sainz with 3 illustrations of patriotic and military scenes; 30 lithograph plates by and after Sainz, Urrabieta and Miranda, printed by Nueva Ce. Caballero de Gracia, of uniform groups, soldier types, military scenes, etc. Small oblong folio; unbound; in red cloth slipcase, yellow leather label stamped gold "Spain. Carlist Troops. 1835-1845"; soiled, edges worn. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1965.
One of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Officer and soldiers on horseback on dusty field. One of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Officer and soldiers on horseback on dusty field. Small oblong folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, yellow leather label stamped gold "Spain. Carlist Troops. 1835-1845"; soiled, edges worn. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1965.
One of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January, 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure in red, white and blue, holding rifle against right shoulder. One of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January, 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure in red, white and blue, holding rifle against right shoulder. Unbound, in light blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly worn.
Unsigned original watercolor; standing uniform figure with gun leaning against rock ledge on cliff. Unsigned original watercolor; standing uniform figure with gun leaning against rock ledge on cliff. Small upright, matted; narrow margins; some spotting.
1 of 11 ink and watercolor drawings initialled FFL; single figure, bare chested, wearing shako. From series 'Paraguayan uniforms, 1806-1934: Water-colors' 1 of 11 ink and watercolor drawings initialled FFL; single figure, bare chested, wearing shako. From series 'Paraguayan uniforms, 1806-1934: Water-colors' Upright medium portfolio. Montevideo, Llull, 1968 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 collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series "Actualités", in the French journal "le Charivari". This one by and after Darjou, numbered 1; on page 8. Britannia representing Albion (with a profile of the late Duke of Wellington?), scowling at John Bull hugging an American officer One of a collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series "Actualités", in the French journal "le Charivari". This one by and after Darjou, numbered 1; on page 8. Britannia representing Albion (with a profile of the late Duke of Wellington?), scowling at John Bull hugging an American officer Upright; one of 28 prints; matted; margins trimmed; tape along lower edge; slightly soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
2nd in pair of lithographs after Raffet, numbered 2 and 12, this one dated 1836 by artist; ghostly figures of Grande Armée passing in review behind charging cavalry 2nd in pair of lithographs after Raffet, numbered 2 and 12, this one dated 1836 by artist; ghostly figures of Grande Armée passing in review behind charging cavalry Oblong folio; margins intact; soiled.
Exiled to St. Helena, Napoleon sleeps propped up by a drum (left). He continues to wear a military uniform and his cocked hat, and, in his sleep, Napoleon even manages to smoke a pipe. A large white cat who carries a rifle stands guard outside Napoleon's tent and remarks that at last Napoleon is at peace. This rest Napoleon and his cat enjoy won't last much longer. At the right of the sheet, a group of rats gather to plot a levee en masse whereby they will tie a bell around the cat's neck to warn of his approach. Already, the imperial eagle is being silenced by a group of rats (middle distance) who savagely attack its neck and wings. In the far distance a fortress rises up on a cliff overlooking the water. At the base of the cliff, a small sailboat moves away from shore. Exiled to St. Helena, Napoleon sleeps propped up by a drum (left). He continues to wear a military uniform and his cocked hat, and, in his sleep, Napoleon even manages to smoke a pipe. A large white cat who carries a rifle stands guard outside Napoleon's tent and remarks that at last Napoleon is at peace. This rest Napoleon and his cat enjoy won't last much longer. At the right of the sheet, a group of rats gather to plot a levee en masse whereby they will tie a bell around the cat's neck to warn of his approach. Already, the imperial eagle is being silenced by a group of rats (middle distance) who savagely attack its neck and wings. In the far distance a fortress rises up on a cliff overlooking the water. At the base of the cliff, a small sailboat moves away from shore. Although this image is not signed or dated, Clerc identifies the artist/enrgaver as J. B. Gautier and notes that the image was registered with the depot legal on Sept. 9, 1815. Dialogue: Napoleon: "Je fume mëme en dormant." Dialogue: White Cat: "Enfin le voila donc tranquille." Dialogue: Rat: "Puisqu' aucun de vous n'ose lui mettre le grelot je propose la levée en masse." Dialogue: Rat: "L'order du jour... apuiée." Inscription: Déposé
Color lithograph by L.C. Advinent, printed by Jacques Loder; soldier in barracks painting portrait of another while a third watches. Color lithograph by L.C. Advinent, printed by Jacques Loder; soldier in barracks painting portrait of another while a third watches. Oblong folio; margins; worn, soiled, repaired tears. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.
