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.
Unsigned original pencil drawing on tan paper; mounted cuirassier facing left, another horse, without rider, shown in rear view at right. Unsigned original pencil drawing on tan paper; mounted cuirassier facing left, another horse, without rider, shown in rear view at right. Oblong, matted medium folio; no margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
3rd in collection of 10 small unsigned watercolors, mounted on 5 sheets; 2 standing uniform figures of infantrymen in blue coats and trousers, helmets; one holding rifle. 3rd in collection of 10 small unsigned watercolors, mounted on 5 sheets; 2 standing uniform figures of infantrymen in blue coats and trousers, helmets; one holding rifle. Unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953.
3 unsigned etchings; side and front views of soldier uniform figures and side view of officer uniform figure. 3 unsigned etchings; side and front views of soldier uniform figures and side view of officer uniform figure. Narrow upright, together in medium folio mat; margins of 1 trimmed close. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
Lithograph; infantry marching in countryside, mounted staff officers at left, horse artillery in foreground. Lithograph; infantry marching in countryside, mounted staff officers at left, horse artillery in foreground. Small upright folio; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger.
Unsigned somewhat crude watercolor or gouache drawing; standing uniform figure, arms folded, walking toward left; drawn on tan paper. Unsigned somewhat crude watercolor or gouache drawing; standing uniform figure, arms folded, walking toward left; drawn on tan paper. Upright, matted; margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
1st in pair of pencil sketches (by Voltz) on both sides of one sheet; standing infantry officer, rear view. 1st in pair of pencil sketches (by Voltz) on both sides of one sheet; standing infantry officer, rear view. Small upright folio; margins; yellowed, soiled and spotted. Hamburg, Schulz, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger
Line-engraving; side and rear views of uniform figure with drum and equipment, outdoors. Line-engraving; side and rear views of uniform figure with drum and equipment, outdoors. Upright small folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
Original pencil sketch signed by Adam (not contemporary?); infantry combat. Original pencil sketch signed by Adam (not contemporary?); infantry combat. Small oblong folio; no margins; slightly soiled. Munich, Wölfle, 1958. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor by Graf, signed and dated; 3 uniform figures, showing offeicers' mantel, parade and interims uniforms, also pencil sketch of sword in scabbard. Original watercolor by Graf, signed and dated; 3 uniform figures, showing offeicers' mantel, parade and interims uniforms, also pencil sketch of sword in scabbard. Oblong folio, matted; margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor drawing by Behringer; 2 mounted uniform figures outdoors, small figures of horse artillery in background. Original watercolor drawing by Behringer; 2 mounted uniform figures outdoors, small figures of horse artillery in background. Upright, matted medium folio; margins; yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger
Original wash drawing (by Chodowiekci?); mounted general near windmill watching some surrendering (French?) soldiers approach with drum and weapons, very small figures of troops drawn up on field in background. Original wash drawing (by Chodowiekci?); mounted general near windmill watching some surrendering (French?) soldiers approach with drum and weapons, very small figures of troops drawn up on field in background. Upright, matted; margins intact. N.Y., Rockman, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger
Hand-colored engraving, unsigned; mounted gendarme officer with sword held upright, in conversation with standing gendarme holding rifle. Hand-colored engraving, unsigned; mounted gendarme officer with sword held upright, in conversation with standing gendarme holding rifle. Upright, matted; margins trimmed very close. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Dighton; mounted Gardes du Corps charging towards left in countryside. Original watercolor signed and dated by Dighton; mounted Gardes du Corps charging towards left in countryside. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker, 1963.
Line lithograph; full-size detailed front view of helmet. Line lithograph; full-size detailed front view of helmet. Large upright folio; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. title provided by cataloger
2nd of 3 uniform pencil sketches or worksheets, signed and dated by Jank, 1907; uniform details of tunic, cuirass and helmet. 2nd of 3 uniform pencil sketches or worksheets, signed and dated by Jank, 1907; uniform details of tunic, cuirass and helmet. Small upright folio; no margins; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
1st of 3 original pencil sketches or worksheets, signed and dated by Janko, 1907; mounted uniform figure, holding saber. 1st of 3 original pencil sketches or worksheets, signed and dated by Janko, 1907; mounted uniform figure, holding saber. Small upright folio; no margins; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
3rd of 3 original pencil sketches or worksheets, signed and dated by Janko, 1907; details of cavalry standard. 3rd of 3 original pencil sketches or worksheets, signed and dated by Janko, 1907; details of cavalry standard. Small upright folio; no margins; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger
Colored aquatint by J. Brandard; soldier wooing young woman in local costume, outside village; [epaulettes of soldier incorrect, and cuirass should be gold]. Colored aquatint by J. Brandard; soldier wooing young woman in local costume, outside village; [epaulettes of soldier incorrect, and cuirass should be gold]. Medium folio; margins entirely trimmed away. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger
Original pencil drawing signed 'Lang 47/48 December'; mounted figure riding toward right, subordinate figure following in background. Original pencil drawing signed 'Lang 47/48 December'; mounted figure riding toward right, subordinate figure following in background. Large upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled and yellowed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor (possibly by Dietrich Monten) for or afetr Monten and Eckert, Sämmtlichen Truppen von Europa; 2 dismounted chevauxlegers smoking pipes and standing before campfire in countryside, small figures of soldiers and horses in left and right backgrounds. Original watercolor (possibly by Dietrich Monten) for or afetr Monten and Eckert, Sämmtlichen Truppen von Europa; 2 dismounted chevauxlegers smoking pipes and standing before campfire in countryside, small figures of soldiers and horses in left and right backgrounds. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger
1st in pair of original ink caricatures, signed by Schwanthaler; strolling cavalryman in helmet. 1st in pair of original ink caricatures, signed by Schwanthaler; strolling cavalryman in helmet. Upright, together in medium folio mat; no margins. Munich, Wölfle, 1953 Title supplied by cataloger
2nd in pair of original ink caricatures, by Schwanthaler; striding cavalryman in helmet, with sword. 2nd in pair of original ink caricatures, by Schwanthaler; striding cavalryman in helmet, with sword. Upright, together in medium folio mat; no margins. Munich, Wölfle, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor, unsigned, by Monten; mounted soldiers in combat. Original watercolor, unsigned, by Monten; mounted soldiers in combat. Small oblong, matted folio; no margins; clean. Munich, auction, 1957. Title supplied by cataloger
Lithograph (proof?) by and after E.D. (possibly Detaille?); dismounted chevau-leger with pipe in mouth, right hand on saber, left hand on hip. Lithograph (proof?) by and after E.D. (possibly Detaille?); dismounted chevau-leger with pipe in mouth, right hand on saber, left hand on hip. Upright medium folio; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger
Pencil skecth of Bavarian cavalrymen and horses in action, showing 7 small equestrian studies on one page. Pencil skecth of Bavarian cavalrymen and horses in action, showing 7 small equestrian studies on one page. 2 small and 1 large drawing, 2 matted medium folio, 1 matted folio; no margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger
2nd in pair of pencil sketches (by Voltz) on both sides of one sheet; mounted cavalry officer, 3/4 view. 2nd in pair of pencil sketches (by Voltz) on both sides of one sheet; mounted cavalry officer, 3/4 view. Small upright folio; margins; yellowed, soiled and spotted. Hamburg, Schulz, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger
Original unsigned drawing (by Klein); 3 saddled horses standing together, one with partially sketched mounted figure at right, 2 other horses held by roughly sketched soldier attendant. Original unsigned drawing (by Klein); 3 saddled horses standing together, one with partially sketched mounted figure at right, 2 other horses held by roughly sketched soldier attendant. Oblong, matted; margins intact; yellowed. Munich, Wölfle, 1959. Title supplied by cataloger
Etching by and after Adam, dated 1809; camp scene above with men attending horse in foreground, soldiers being transported in open farm wagon below. Etching by and after Adam, dated 1809; camp scene above with men attending horse in foreground, soldiers being transported in open farm wagon below. Small oblong folio, matted folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly foxed. Title supplied by cataloger. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1954.
Unsigned original sanguine and wash drawing; group of artillerymen with mortar in left foreground, firing across lake toward tent encampment in right background men and women observing; appears to be artillery practice. Unsigned original sanguine and wash drawing; group of artillerymen with mortar in left foreground, firing across lake toward tent encampment in right background men and women observing; appears to be artillery practice. Oblong, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954. Title supplied by cataloger