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.
1st in pair of color stipple-engravings by Knight after Singleton, published Jan. 1st, 1794; sailor walking with 2 women friends on quay. 1st in pair of color stipple-engravings by Knight after Singleton, published Jan. 1st, 1794; sailor walking with 2 women friends on quay. Large upright folio; margins trimmed; margins soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Original unsigned watercolor; full-length portrait in uniform and State robe, leaning against pedestal with drapery and chair nearby, landscape in right background Original unsigned watercolor; full-length portrait in uniform and State robe, leaning against pedestal with drapery and chair nearby, landscape in right background Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor drawing; front and rear views of standing uniform figure wearing green jacket faced with white or gray-green, yellow buttons, black belt, gray breeches, small bicorne hat with yellow braid, red pompom and green plume, holding rifle or musket rest. Original unsigned watercolor drawing; front and rear views of standing uniform figure wearing green jacket faced with white or gray-green, yellow buttons, black belt, gray breeches, small bicorne hat with yellow braid, red pompom and green plume, holding rifle or musket rest. Upright folio; margins; soiled. Paris, Pierre Petitot, 1972. title provided by cataloger
Unsigned original watercolor; 2 standing officer figures in foreground, native infantrymen in right background. Unsigned original watercolor; 2 standing officer figures in foreground, native infantrymen in right background. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original unsigned watercolor; 4 officers, of 10th Hussars (?), light infantry, light dragoons and staff, seated and smoking cigars and large pipes around table with decanters, bottles, tins, etc., indoors, painting of horse on wall, sabretache hanging, chair. Original unsigned watercolor; 4 officers, of 10th Hussars (?), light infantry, light dragoons and staff, seated and smoking cigars and large pipes around table with decanters, bottles, tins, etc., indoors, painting of horse on wall, sabretache hanging, chair. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; worn. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.
1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; three British officers including a member of the Madras cavalry on left, seated in room drinking and smoking a hookah 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; three British officers including a member of the Madras cavalry on left, seated in room drinking and smoking a hookah 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/)
Color lithograph caricature, unsigned; 2 figures of officers in fur caps and fur-lined pelisses with brandenburgs, red sashes, white waist-belts, shivering in snow in Canada. Color lithograph caricature, unsigned; 2 figures of officers in fur caps and fur-lined pelisses with brandenburgs, red sashes, white waist-belts, shivering in snow in Canada. From Army and Navy Drolleries by Major Secombe London, Spencer, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor caricature; 2 officers smoking and drinking before fireplace, 2 others seated on either side. Original unsigned watercolor caricature; 2 officers smoking and drinking before fireplace, 2 others seated on either side. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; creased; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
Original watercolor signed and dated March 1855 by Simpson; tent encampment in foreground with officers resting at right, sentry at left center, troops marching down slope in background; city, harbor and sea in distance. Original watercolor signed and dated March 1855 by Simpson; tent encampment in foreground with officers resting at right, sentry at left center, troops marching down slope in background; city, harbor and sea in distance. Oblong folio, mounted on white board; no margins; clean. London, Maggs, 1960. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by de Caselli, 1809; full-length portrait in uniform, hatless, landscape background showing mountains with low barracks or other buildings at base. Original watercolor signed and dated by de Caselli, 1809; full-length portrait in uniform, hatless, landscape background showing mountains with low barracks or other buildings at base. Swiss-born Caselli was a captain in the Regiment de Meuron, and later a successful miniature painter in Pondicherry. He died there on May 23, 1817 and is buried in the English Cemetery. Title supplied by cataloger.
Hand-colored original photograph by Lambert Weston, Folkestone; full-length portrait of officer with ribbon for DSO, Military Cross and 1914-15 Star Hand-colored original photograph by Lambert Weston, Folkestone; full-length portrait of officer with ribbon for DSO, Military Cross and 1914-15 Star Upright folio; margins; foxing. Title provided by cataloger.
Original unsigned watercolor caricature; very tall, thin figure of officer in red undress coatee with blue collar and cuffs, white skirt facing and breeches, black hat with green plume, black boots, one hand adjusting monacle or lorgnette, the other on dagger. Original unsigned watercolor caricature; very tall, thin figure of officer in red undress coatee with blue collar and cuffs, white skirt facing and breeches, black hat with green plume, black boots, one hand adjusting monacle or lorgnette, the other on dagger. Small narrow upright folio, matted; no margins; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
Original pen sketch (somewhat crude), unsigned; officer standing at right, watching flogging of soldier. Original pen sketch (somewhat crude), unsigned; officer standing at right, watching flogging of soldier. Square; no margins; creased, slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.
Unsigned original watercolor; 3/4 view of officer seated in chair, full-length, wearing red uniform with green waistcoat and facings, gold loops and buttons, black hat and gaiters or boots, mourning band, gorget. Unsigned original watercolor; 3/4 view of officer seated in chair, full-length, wearing red uniform with green waistcoat and facings, gold loops and buttons, black hat and gaiters or boots, mourning band, gorget. Upright, matted medium folio; margins; faded. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original pencil and wash sketch (by Buckley), unsigned; 3/4 rear view of standing uniform figure (busby bag should be on right), small sketch of trousers and boots only at left. Original pencil and wash sketch (by Buckley), unsigned; 3/4 rear view of standing uniform figure (busby bag should be on right), small sketch of trousers and boots only at left. Small upright; margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Original unsigned octagonal watercolor (by Dalvimart); half-length portrait of unidentified officer, in uniform, background of fortifications and rocky coastline (probably Gibraltar). Original unsigned octagonal watercolor (by Dalvimart); half-length portrait of unidentified officer, in uniform, background of fortifications and rocky coastline (probably Gibraltar). Matted folio; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger Sepia ink notation on verso: 'Octavian Dalvimart, General in the French Service, Pinxt. Ceuta Coast of Africa, 1811
Unsigned original unfinished watercolor; 3/4-length portrait in full-dress tunic and sash, forage cap on table at right. Unsigned original unfinished watercolor; 3/4-length portrait in full-dress tunic and sash, forage cap on table at right. Upright folio, matted; margins; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger
Original unsigned oval miniature on ivory; half-length portrait of officer in uniform Original unsigned oval miniature on ivory; half-length portrait of officer in uniform Upright oval in gilt frame. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962. 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 unsigned watercolour portrait of an unknown British Officer with medals for the 1st Carlist War including the oval medal for the Battle of Irun, the silver medal for St. Sebastian and the San Fernando Military Order Three-quarter length unsigned watercolour portrait of an unknown British Officer with medals for the 1st Carlist War including the oval medal for the Battle of Irun, the silver medal for St. Sebastian and the San Fernando Military Order Small upright folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke, 2017. Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Original stippled watercolor signed and dated by Smith; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, holding shako, standing before stone wall. Original stippled watercolor signed and dated by Smith; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, holding shako, standing before stone wall. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. Title provided by cataloger.
Engraving by R. Pranker after Collet; standing figure of officer walking in street, exterior of palace in background. Engraving by R. Pranker after Collet; standing figure of officer walking in street, exterior of palace in background. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; slightly foxed. From a series of 'Six Whole Length Figures, cloathed in Modern Taste...' c.1763-75. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960. Title provided by cataloger.
1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; British officer mounting horse assisted by attendant and sepoy 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; British officer mounting horse assisted by attendant and sepoy 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/)
Unsigned original native watercolor; officer reading book in enclosed litter or palanquin carried by 6 native bearers with spears and with 4 guards also walking with spears. Unsigned original native watercolor; officer reading book in enclosed litter or palanquin carried by 6 native bearers with spears and with 4 guards also walking with spears. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger
Hand-colored unsigned engraved caricature (by Dighton?); standing figure in profile wearing greatcoat with fur collars and cuffs, cocked hat and with walking stick. Hand-colored unsigned engraved caricature (by Dighton?); standing figure in profile wearing greatcoat with fur collars and cuffs, cocked hat and with walking stick. Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; some creases and soiling. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger.
Collection of 3 original sepia photographs of full-length portraits: a) Lieutenant P.C. Johnstone, "Mutine"; in uniform. b) Mr. E.B. D'Arcey (Navy Lieutenant) "Mutine"; in mufti. Regd. C. Townshend (3rd Lieutenant) "Mutine"; in uniform. HMS Mutine was a Greyhound-class sloop launched in 1859. Collection of 3 original sepia photographs of full-length portraits: a) Lieutenant P.C. Johnstone, "Mutine"; in uniform. b) Mr. E.B. D'Arcey (Navy Lieutenant) "Mutine"; in mufti. Regd. C. Townshend (3rd Lieutenant) "Mutine"; in uniform. HMS Mutine was a Greyhound-class sloop launched in 1859. Upright, mounted together on white paper; no margins. Title provided by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Original unsigned watercolor; 3/4-length portrait of young officer in full dress, hatless, left hand on hip. Original unsigned watercolor; 3/4-length portrait of young officer in full dress, hatless, left hand on hip. Upright, matted; margins; slightly yellowed and spotted. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956. Title supplied by cataloger.
Unfinished original watercolor signed by W.H.B(unbury); officers and seaman of Royal Navy in left foreground in dockage area, Marine officer and woman sketched at portal in center background, Marines carrying in victuals at right, dog in foreground. Unfinished original watercolor signed by W.H.B(unbury); officers and seaman of Royal Navy in left foreground in dockage area, Marine officer and woman sketched at portal in center background, Marines carrying in victuals at right, dog in foreground. Large oblong folio, mounted on white paper, matted; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1974.
Unsigned original gouache; 3/4-length portrait of unidentified officer, hatless, showing well details of uniform. Unsigned original gouache; 3/4-length portrait of unidentified officer, hatless, showing well details of uniform. Upright. Title supplied by cataloger. Manchester by the Sea, Christopher Bryant, 2013
Color lithograph by L. Lee; gun teams readying guns for drill or battle on lower gun deck of ship. Color lithograph by L. Lee; gun teams readying guns for drill or battle on lower gun deck of ship. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; margins severely trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Original ink wash drawing signed and dated by Stevenson; 3 large military balloons lined up on beach or city lot, town buildings in left background, airborne dirigible floating above; military censor stamp on verso. Original ink wash drawing signed and dated by Stevenson; 3 large military balloons lined up on beach or city lot, town buildings in left background, airborne dirigible floating above; 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.