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.
2nd of 15 original unsigned pencil and ink drawings attributed to Loutherbourg; full-length uniform sketch of infantryman (of 25th Infantry Reg't?) in tricorn hat, lifting rifle toward left. 2nd of 15 original unsigned pencil and ink drawings attributed to Loutherbourg; full-length uniform sketch of infantryman (of 25th Infantry Reg't?) in tricorn hat, lifting rifle toward left. Upright folio, mounted in album; margins; slightly soiled. title provided by cataloger Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
5th of 15 original unsigned pencil and ink drawings, attributed to Loutherbourg; full-length uniform sketch of infantryman, in tricorn hat, kneeling, facing left, firing rifle. 5th of 15 original unsigned pencil and ink drawings, attributed to Loutherbourg; full-length uniform sketch of infantryman, in tricorn hat, kneeling, facing left, firing rifle. Upright folio, mounted in album; margins; slightly soiled. title provided by cataloger Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
5th in suite of 7 unsigned ink sketches of scenes and groups during Napoleonic wars - perhaps Waterloo campaign - and after; group of riflemen firing into valley from behind shrubs and trees. 5th in suite of 7 unsigned ink sketches of scenes and groups during Napoleonic wars - perhaps Waterloo campaign - and after; group of riflemen firing into valley from behind shrubs and trees. Oblong, matted; no margins; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "British troops in the field, 1815-1830". London, Parker Gallery, 1969. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 11 original mounted photographs. Cabinet portrait photo of uniform figure right arm resting on pedestal. One of a collection of 11 original mounted photographs. Cabinet portrait photo of uniform figure right arm resting on pedestal. Title supplied by cataloger. In red cloth case stamped gold; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1956.
Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Wilson on back; group of infantrymen and officer skirmishing in country, wearing covered shakos, red coatees, white overalls, packs. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Wilson on back; group of infantrymen and officer skirmishing in country, wearing covered shakos, red coatees, white overalls, packs. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1951.
Color aquatint by and after Manskirsch, numbered 11; group of infantrymen and two drummer boys halted outside cottage on country road, farm family and animals at right, other soldiers and baggage wagon following in left background. Color aquatint by and after Manskirsch, numbered 11; group of infantrymen and two drummer boys halted outside cottage on country road, farm family and animals at right, other soldiers and baggage wagon following in left background. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Original watercolor signed by T.S. Seccombe; 2 standing uniform figures in conversation, outdoors. Original watercolor signed by T.S. Seccombe; 2 standing uniform figures in conversation, outdoors. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Color lithograph caricature (after Hort); group of officers standing near wall of building. Color lithograph caricature (after Hort); group of officers standing near wall of building. Small oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Hobby Shop, 1947.
Colored lithograph from Gazette of Fashion; 2 standing uniform figures, outdoors, showing front and rear of uniform. Colored lithograph from Gazette of Fashion; 2 standing uniform figures, outdoors, showing front and rear of uniform. Large, matted; margins trimmed; edges worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. Title provided by cataloger.
Original unsigned pencil and watercolor drawing; standing uniform figure near column and balustrade, clerk at desk in right background. Original unsigned pencil and watercolor drawing; standing uniform figure near column and balustrade, clerk at desk in right background. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
Lithograph (proof?); 3/4-length figure (by Dighton?), outdoors, pointing toward right with sword, wearing shako with star helmet plate, small figure of standard-bearer in right background. Lithograph (proof?); 3/4-length figure (by Dighton?), outdoors, pointing toward right with sword, wearing shako with star helmet plate, small figure of standard-bearer in right background. Upright folio, mounted on white paper, matted; margins trimmed. Title provided by cataloger.
Unsigned original watercolor; (territorial or colonial?) infantry on drill field, group of standing officers in foreground wearing unusual tall helmets of Russian type with spikes or crests or plumes, variously, on top (probably tentative designs not formally adopted). Unsigned original watercolor; (territorial or colonial?) infantry on drill field, group of standing officers in foreground wearing unusual tall helmets of Russian type with spikes or crests or plumes, variously, on top (probably tentative designs not formally adopted). Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.
Partially hand-colored engraved plate (crude); 16 illustrations of soldier figure in manual of arms with musket. Partially hand-colored engraved plate (crude); 16 illustrations of soldier figure in manual of arms with musket. Small upright folio, matted; margins; very soiled and worn. N.Y., Hobby Shoppe, 1947. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor (by Atkinson); British infantryman, followed by others, bayonetting leader of gun crew outside town. Original unsigned watercolor (by Atkinson); British infantryman, followed by others, bayonetting leader of gun crew outside town. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Bokelman Prints, 1948. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original unsigned wash drawing (by de la Rue?); 1 seated and 2 standing soldiers resting near tree on countryside. Original unsigned wash drawing (by de la Rue?); 1 seated and 2 standing soldiers resting near tree on countryside. Small square, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1951.
Original (unfinished) wash drawing signed by W. Heath; battle scene showing British soldiers routing Sikhs at left. Original (unfinished) wash drawing signed by W. Heath; battle scene showing British soldiers routing Sikhs at left. Oblong folio; no margins; creased; repaired tears. Title supplied by Cataloger. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.
Original pencil drawing signed by H. Martens; officer standing on dead horse and encouraging infantry in charge up hill, dead Russian cuirassier in right foreground. Original pencil drawing signed by H. Martens; officer standing on dead horse and encouraging infantry in charge up hill, dead Russian cuirassier in right foreground. Upright, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
29th 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; standing figure of officer in scarlet coat, white trousers, dark gray trim, holding walking stick. 29th 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; standing figure of officer in scarlet coat, white trousers, dark gray trim, holding walking stick. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.
2nd of 2 original watercolors signed A.J.M.; 3/4 rear view of mounted hussar in red dolman and blue breeches, brown fur busby with red plume, shabraque edged in gold. 2nd of 2 original watercolors signed A.J.M.; 3/4 rear view of mounted hussar in red dolman and blue breeches, brown fur busby with red plume, shabraque edged in gold. Oblong, mounted on white paper; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.
1st of 2 original watercolors signed by A.J.M.; side view of mounted officer of 10th Hussars in full dress, outdoors, tents, other troopers in background. 1st of 2 original watercolors signed by A.J.M.; side view of mounted officer of 10th Hussars in full dress, outdoors, tents, other troopers in background. Oblong, mounted on white paper; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955. Title provided by cataloger.
3rd in suite of 7 unsigned ink sketches of scenes and groups during Napoleonic wars - perhaps Waterloo campaign - and after; column of mounted cavalry riding down country road, small building on horizon at left. 3rd in suite of 7 unsigned ink sketches of scenes and groups during Napoleonic wars - perhaps Waterloo campaign - and after; column of mounted cavalry riding down country road, small building on horizon at left. Oblong, matted; no margins; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "British troops in the field, 1815-1830". London, Parker Gallery, 1969. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor (possibly by Heath); 2 hussars in foreground and others in background charging. Original unsigned watercolor (possibly by Heath); 2 hussars in foreground and others in background charging. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger.
Hand-colored lithograph; mounted hussar riding towards left and pointing with sword, smaller figures in background. Hand-colored lithograph; mounted hussar riding towards left and pointing with sword, smaller figures in background. Oblong, matted with watercolor; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor by W. Heath of mounted hussar figure in red uniform with blue pelisse, riding towards left and pointing; signed. Original watercolor by W. Heath of mounted hussar figure in red uniform with blue pelisse, riding towards left and pointing; signed. Oblong, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original watercolor, unsigned; mounted hussar officer, 3/4 front view facing left, landscape background. Original watercolor, unsigned; mounted hussar officer, 3/4 front view facing left, landscape background. Small oblong, mounted on white paper; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. Title provided by cataloger.
Unsigned original pencil and watercolor drawing (by Alken); hussar galloping away from ambush by 3 sharpshooters concealed in bushes. Unsigned original pencil and watercolor drawing (by Alken); hussar galloping away from ambush by 3 sharpshooters concealed in bushes. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; foxing. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original unsigned watercolor; hussar and mameluke in sword combat, galloping toward left. Original unsigned watercolor; hussar and mameluke in sword combat, galloping toward left. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.
Two unsigned original pencil drawings (by Alken) on one sheet; dismounted hussar with horse at left, study of horse's head at right. Two unsigned original pencil drawings (by Alken) on one sheet; dismounted hussar with horse at left, study of horse's head at right. Oblong, matted; margins. Title supplied by cataloger.
