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.
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in green with tall black boots and leaning on sword ('nach E. Detaille']. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in green with tall black boots and leaning on sword ('nach E. Detaille']. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue on brown horse, from behind. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue on brown horse, from behind. Unbound, in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in green and red on horseback, holding rifle. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in green and red on horseback, holding rifle. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
3rd in collection of 3 signed watercolor drawings of uniform figures; grenadier standing at attention with rifle. 3rd in collection of 3 signed watercolor drawings of uniform figures; grenadier standing at attention with rifle. Small upright folio; margins intact; clean. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
2nd in collection of 3 signed watercolor drawings (by Braun?) of uniform figures; infantryman with shouldered rifle. 2nd in collection of 3 signed watercolor drawings (by Braun?) of uniform figures; infantryman with shouldered rifle. Small upright folio; margins intact; clean. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue coat holding pipe in right hand. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue coat holding pipe in right hand. Unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
Colored lithograph (from series?) by Hommel after von Branca; uniform group of one mounted and 3 standing figures, outdoors. Colored lithograph (from series?) by Hommel after von Branca; uniform group of one mounted and 3 standing figures, outdoors. Oblong folio; margins intact; soiled, slightly worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.
18th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of cavalryman in green uniform, scarlet trim, holding sabre and carbine in either hand. 18th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of cavalryman in green uniform, scarlet trim, holding sabre and carbine in either hand. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".
One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by typewritten index of 8 pages. One figure facing left, holding rifle. Index includes description: Ein Angehöriger der sogenannten "Legionen." One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by typewritten index of 8 pages. One figure facing left, holding rifle. Index includes description: Ein Angehöriger der sogenannten "Legionen." Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.
Original oil painting by Braun on paper, mounted on cardboard to size; single standing figure. Original oil painting by Braun on paper, mounted on cardboard to size; single standing figure. Upright, matted medium folio; no margins; soiled, worn, tear at top. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in orange and yellow playing trumpet. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in orange and yellow playing trumpet. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
Original pencil drawing by Braun; mounted figure in 3/4 view, horse not shown. Original pencil drawing by Braun; mounted figure in 3/4 view, horse not shown. Upright, matted medium folio; no margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Original watercolor (by Hess); mounted cuirassier and 2 grenadiers with cantinière at right foreground, several French prisoners at left, officers and soldiers in middle distance, battle in progress in landscape background. Original watercolor (by Hess); mounted cuirassier and 2 grenadiers with cantinière at right foreground, several French prisoners at left, officers and soldiers in middle distance, battle in progress in landscape background. Bayerisch Truppen bei den Kampfen in Frankreich 1815 Title supplied by cataloger. Munich, auction, 1957.
Tinted lithograph (by and after Hess); troops on battlefield, showing battle in progress in background, soldier guarding group of prisoners in left foreground, vivandiere in military costume giving refreshment to soldiers in right foreground. Tinted lithograph (by and after Hess); troops on battlefield, showing battle in progress in background, soldier guarding group of prisoners in left foreground, vivandiere in military costume giving refreshment to soldiers in right foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; margins worn, stained and slightly torn. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Colored lithograph by and after Voltz; mounted uniform figure riding toward left with saber drawn, smaller mounted figures in background. Colored lithograph by and after Voltz; mounted uniform figure riding toward left with saber drawn, smaller mounted figures in background. Upright medium folio, matted folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled and foxed near edges. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.
One of a collection of 10 original ink drawings, signed by Knötel, of uniform figures and groups, this one of two Bavarian helmets and one hat. One of a collection of 10 original ink drawings, signed by Knötel, of uniform figures and groups, this one of two Bavarian helmets and one hat. Small folio, one of 10 pieces, margins; yellowed; in 1/2 dark blue leather stamped gold and blue marble board portfolio.
Original watercolor by Friedmann; uniform group, outdoors, showing 13 mounted and standing figures in uniforms 1686-1914. Original watercolor by Friedmann; uniform group, outdoors, showing 13 mounted and standing figures in uniforms 1686-1914. Oblong folio; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Schulz, 1957.
2nd in pair of original unsigned pencild rawings on paper watermarked C. & I. Honig (by Monten?); soldier standing at attention with grounded rifle, two others in background. 2nd in pair of original unsigned pencild rawings on paper watermarked C. & I. Honig (by Monten?); soldier standing at attention with grounded rifle, two others in background. Small upright folio; margins intact; soiled. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
Color lithograph; soldiers in combat on crest of small hill, routing enemy foot soldiers. Color lithograph; soldiers in combat on crest of small hill, routing enemy foot soldiers. Oblong folio; margins severely trimmed, title absent; slightly foxed, wrinkled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954.
Original oil sketch on canvas by Braun; 4 uncompleted mounted 3/4-length figures, horses not shown. Stamped 'Nachlass Prof. Louis Braun + 1916'. Original oil sketch on canvas by Braun; 4 uncompleted mounted 3/4-length figures, horses not shown. Stamped 'Nachlass Prof. Louis Braun + 1916'. Oblong folio, matted; no margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Lithograph after G.G. dated 1829 by artist; chevauslegers riding from left to right to begin to attack enemy in grove of trees. Lithograph after G.G. dated 1829 by artist; chevauslegers riding from left to right to begin to attack enemy in grove of trees. Small oblong folio; marings intact; corner crumpled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in gold and white with walking stick. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in gold and white with walking stick. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue and red holding rifle. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue and red holding rifle. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in red coat with walking stick. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in red coat with walking stick. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in orange and yellow holding drum. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in orange and yellow holding drum. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in yellow and white with baton and sword. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in yellow and white with baton and sword. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and white holding rifle. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and white holding rifle. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in partial armor and tan and red coat facing right. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in partial armor and tan and red coat facing right. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in yellow and orange facing left and blowing trumpet. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in yellow and orange facing left and blowing trumpet. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
