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.
Hand-colored engraving (somewhat crude); battle scene showing hussars and infantry charging from left, landscape background. Hand-colored engraving (somewhat crude); battle scene showing hussars and infantry charging from left, landscape background. Oblong folio; margins intact; margins worn and foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958. Title: Bataille Célèbre de Marengo Caption: Donnée par Bonaparte 1er. Consul, et Victoire remportée le 26 Prairial An 8. Le Général Desaix y perdit la vie et prononça en mourant Ces Paroles remarquables, allez dire au premier Consul que je meurs avec le regret de n'avoir pas assez fait pour la postérité. Caption: A Paris chez Basset Md. d'Estampes et Fabriquant de Papiers Peints, rue St. Jacques au coin de celle des Malturins. No. 670.
2nd of 6 mounted engraved plates by and after Chedel; panoramic battle scene between steep ridge at left, fortress on heights at right. 2nd of 6 mounted engraved plates by and after Chedel; panoramic battle scene between steep ridge at left, fortress on heights at right. Bound in beige cloth, brown leather label stamped brown; trimmed. Paris, Bihn, 1950.
Engraving after Ruge; birds-eye view of battle formations in landscape, Napoleon and staff, mounted in foreground. Engraving after Ruge; birds-eye view of battle formations in landscape, Napoleon and staff, mounted in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; cleaned. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954. Title: Bataile Memorable Près d'Austerlitz le 2 xbre: Nomée de les 3 Empereurs 1805 Title: Merkwürdige Schlacht beÿ Austerliz den 2ten. Decemb: 1805 die 3 Kaÿser genant. Caption: L'Armée Francoise Sur le Comandement de S.M:L' Empereur, e Roi Napoleon Ataque L'Armée Coalisée Russe, Autrichiene a grand Courage; Apres Une Vieue Combay de part, e d'autres, ou le Camp de Bataile fut Couvert des Morts La fortune favorisa les Francois avec la Victorie. Cete Victorie aporte a la Trionfante Armée Francoise plus de 20 : mille hommes prisoniers de Guerre de Russe. 18 Genraux 100 Canon. 45 Drapeaux, e la Paix. N-1 Napoleon Empereur, e Roi. 2 L'Armée Francoise. 3 la Resserve. 4 L'Empereur Romain d'Austriche. 5 L'Empereur Russe. 6 L'Armée Coalisée. 7 Austerliz. 8 le Lac ou 6000 Russe feurant precipité. 9. 2 Village. 10. les prisioniers. Caption: die Franz÷sische Armeé unter dem Com[straight line over "m"]ando Sr["r" is superscript] Majästet des Kaiser und K÷nigs Napoleon grief die coalisirte Russische und Oestreichische Armeé an und nach einer hizigen Schlacht auf beÿden Seiten, da das Schlacht Feld mit Todten bedekt war, erhielten die Franzossen den Sig. dieser Sig verschafte der Triumphirenden Fraz÷sischen [sic] Armeé über 20.000 Rusische Krigsgefangene, benebst 18 Generals, ferner 100 Kanonen, 45 Fahnen, und darauf den Frieden. No 1. Napoleon Kaj- u: K÷n. v. Ital. 2. die Fr. Armee. 3. die Fr. Reserfe Armee. 4. Der Oest. II. R÷mi. Kaj. 5. der Russi. Kaj. 6. die Coalisierte Oestreichische u. Russische Armee. 7. Austerliz. 8. der zugefrahrne See, wo 6000. Russen versuncken. 9.2 D÷rfer. 10. die gefangene Caption: Daprés le plan original de Mr Ruge. Caption: Chez Dominique Fietta in Krigshaber prés d'Augsbourg. Key: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2nd in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plates of portraits; full length portrait of Turkish general, standing at edge of ravine, 2 smaller seated Turks at left, burning fortress in background (Craiova, 1801?). 2nd in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plates of portraits; full length portrait of Turkish general, standing at edge of ravine, 2 smaller seated Turks at left, burning fortress in background (Craiova, 1801?). Small upright folio, unbound; margins intact; worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.
Original ink and watercolor drawing, perhaps by Bunbury; 2 Austrian or German hussars molesting and pillaging 2 French or Dutch peasants. Original ink and watercolor drawing, perhaps by Bunbury; 2 Austrian or German hussars molesting and pillaging 2 French or Dutch peasants. Oblong; no margins; yellowed and worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a set of 15 hand colored photostats of uniforms and standards after D. Von Schriltz. Figure in brown and yellow with bass drum. One of a set of 15 hand colored photostats of uniforms and standards after D. Von Schriltz. Figure in brown and yellow with bass drum. Bound in tan cloth, white leather labels stamped gold. Von Schriltz, 1957.
One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier with bow, standing facing left, tents in far distance. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier with bow, standing facing left, tents in far distance. Unbound, clean; some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.
9th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted Bashkir archer in light blue outfit, red cap, raising whip, facing left. 9th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted Bashkir archer in light blue outfit, red cap, raising whip, facing left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 9. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
4th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Blanchard fils; mounted Bashkir archer in green fur-lined coat, riding toward right. 4th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Blanchard fils; mounted Bashkir archer in green fur-lined coat, riding toward right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 4. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.
One of a collection of 5 color lithograph plates from book or series; lithograph by Bichebois, figures by V. Adam, showing some small figures in uniform. One of a collection of 5 color lithograph plates from book or series; lithograph by Bichebois, figures by V. Adam, showing some small figures in uniform. Oblong folio, matted; margins; soiled, worn.
One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. Small; bound in 3/4 red leather tooled gold and marble boards with red leather cover label stamped gold "Uniformen"; drawings slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1963.
1 page; wood engraved illustration in text of mounted Bashi-Bazouks charging. From Ballou's Pictorial, February 22, 1856, page 124. 1 page; wood engraved illustration in text of mounted Bashi-Bazouks charging. From Ballou's Pictorial, February 22, 1856, page 124. Folio, unbound; matted; yellowed; repaired tear. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1949.
One of a collection of 5 color lithograph plates; standing figure holding spear. One of a collection of 5 color lithograph plates; standing figure holding spear. From: 'Cutch; or, Random Sketches, taken during a Residence in One of the Northern Provinces of Western India; Interspersed with Legends and Traditions by Mrs. Postans (London, Smith, Elder and Co.,1839).
15th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in royal blue uniform, gold trim, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. 15th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in royal blue uniform, gold trim, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger
One of a pair of colored lithographs by and after Loth; militia and citizens building stone barricade. Title also in Hungarian. From: 'Bildliche Darstellung nebst kurzer Erklarung von 12 Scenen der Pfingst-Wocke Prags im Jahre 1848'. One of a pair of colored lithographs by and after Loth; militia and citizens building stone barricade. Title also in Hungarian. From: 'Bildliche Darstellung nebst kurzer Erklarung von 12 Scenen der Pfingst-Wocke Prags im Jahre 1848'. Small oblong folio; margins severely trimmed; yellowed and soiled, tears. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
Colored lithograph printed by Werner; soldiers and civilians including women and children constructing stone barricade in city street. Colored lithograph printed by Werner; soldiers and civilians including women and children constructing stone barricade in city street. Oblong folio; margins intact; slight tear at top. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.
Original pencil drawing signed (and dated on verso) by Woodward; five soldiers lounging and sleeping in barracks. Original pencil drawing signed (and dated on verso) by Woodward; five soldiers lounging and sleeping in barracks. Woodward was one of the artists in early stage of the Fort Belvoir Art Project
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch of street in army camp, soldier walking past row of cabins at left, street sign for church services and watch tower at right. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch of street in army camp, soldier walking past row of cabins at left, street sign for church services and watch tower at right. After training at Pendleton Field, Oregon, in aerial and ground photography, Baldwin served with the 20th U.S. Air Force as public relations photographer and artist. Stationed on Iwo Jima, he later covered the surrender of Japanese forces in Tokyo Bay, August, 1945. Gift of the artist, 1994.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, soldier lying on cot outdoors, reading, barracks building in background. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, soldier lying on cot outdoors, reading, barracks building in background. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean.
1st in pair of colored aquatint plates by Boissier (Barra) and Moret (Viala); figure of goddess Liberty crowning boy in uniform with laurels, pantheon in background. 1st in pair of colored aquatint plates by Boissier (Barra) and Moret (Viala); figure of goddess Liberty crowning boy in uniform with laurels, pantheon in background. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Camden, Me., Staack, 1959.
Lithograph by and after Kriehuber, dated 1853, printed by Höfelich; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Lithograph by and after Kriehuber, dated 1853, printed by Höfelich; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Upright folio; margins intact; slightly soiled, margins slightly worn and torn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
One of a suite of 4 large unsigned color lithographic equestrian military portraits. Mounted officers with Slavic troops nearby One of a suite of 4 large unsigned color lithographic equestrian military portraits. Mounted officers with Slavic troops nearby Giant upright folio; margins; clean, edges of margins worn, slightly torn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1955.
Mezzotint (proof) by J. Walker after Wheatley; full-length portrait in uniform, sword in outstretched right hand, standing near cannon Mezzotint (proof) by J. Walker after Wheatley; full-length portrait in uniform, sword in outstretched right hand, standing near cannon Large upright folio matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; some creases London, Parker Gallery, 1958
A Marine wades through water holding a rifle. A Marine wades through water holding a rifle. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.
From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by 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; collection of buckles, insignia, decorations etc. for horses of cavalry officers. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by 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; collection of buckles, insignia, decorations etc. for horses of cavalry officers. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)
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; collection of saddles, belts etc. for horses of artillery. 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; collection of saddles, belts etc. for horses of artillery. 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)
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; collection of saddles, reins, belts etc. for horses of cavalry. 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; collection of saddles, reins, belts etc. for horses of cavalry. 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)
Copper-engraving by and after Fehr; perspective panoramic view of city under artillery attack from positions in foreground and also from ships at right, small figures of soldiers in foreground. Copper-engraving by and after Fehr; perspective panoramic view of city under artillery attack from positions in foreground and also from ships at right, small figures of soldiers in foreground. Oblong medium folio, mounted on white paper, matted; margins trimmed. N.Y., Rockman, 1960. Title: BARCELONA Caption: P. Fehr fect.
Original watercolor by Karl Rittmann; barber cutting hair of soldier Original watercolor by Karl Rittmann; barber cutting hair of soldier Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)
1 watercolor inscribed 'Pace -44'; barbed wire entanglement by bunker 1 watercolor inscribed 'Pace -44'; barbed wire entanglement by bunker Gift of The Stephen and Palmina Pace Foundation, 2018. Pace competed in the Life magazine exhibit of soldier art in 1943 while serving at Camp Lee, Virginia. He served in the European Theater in England and France in 1944 and 1945. 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/)