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.
Chromolithograph of Barbara Frietchie holding an American flag from an upstairs window in her house while Confederate troops with a flag and a mounted officer are outside. Chromolithograph of Barbara Frietchie holding an American flag from an upstairs window in her house while Confederate troops with a flag and a mounted officer are outside. Oblong small folio; no margins; some damage to corners.
1st of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in blue and green jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. 1st of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in blue and green jacket, scarlet trousers, 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
4th in collection of 5 lithographic proofs by and after Raffet; full-length portrait of marshal, wearing hat, holding gloves. 4th in collection of 5 lithographic proofs by and after Raffet; full-length portrait of marshal, wearing hat, holding gloves. In blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black "Raffet - Portraits et Uniformes". Paris, Robert Prouté, 1976.
Colored lithographic imagerie plate; 4 rows of illustrations of court, ecclesiastical, diplomatic and other personages in attendance at baptism ceremony. Colored lithographic imagerie plate; 4 rows of illustrations of court, ecclesiastical, diplomatic and other personages in attendance at baptism ceremony. Large upright folio; margins.
Original watercolor showing a banquet in honor of returning officers from the Crimean War held at Portsmouth in September, 1856. Original watercolor showing a banquet in honor of returning officers from the Crimean War held at Portsmouth in September, 1856. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, September 27, 1856, page 326. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2005
Menu with lith. border design by N. Heins after A. Heins; mounted and standing soldier figures, trophies, cavalry charge. Menu with lith. border design by N. Heins after A. Heins; mounted and standing soldier figures, trophies, cavalry charge. Small upright folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.
1st in pair of colored aquatints by and after Albane; large assembly of troops at banquet in park, under canopies, elephant pulling chariot bearing king-like figure holding miniature man in right foreground, band, turbaned figures in right foreground. 1st in pair of colored aquatints by and after Albane; large assembly of troops at banquet in park, under canopies, elephant pulling chariot bearing king-like figure holding miniature man in right foreground, band, turbaned figures in right foreground. Large oblong folio, matted large folio and giant folio; margins trimmed; margins soiled.
6th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; uncolored pencil sketch of militia flag design, showing figure of Liberty. 6th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; uncolored pencil sketch of militia flag design, showing figure of Liberty. Folio; blue cloth, buff leather label stamped gold; most sketches soiled, worn, creased, torn etc. New York, Joseph A. Heckel, 1952.
3rd in collection of 3 chromolithograph plates by Julius Bien & Co.; 10 figures in fatigue, regimental and dress band uniforms, outdoors. 3rd in collection of 3 chromolithograph plates by Julius Bien & Co.; 10 figures in fatigue, regimental and dress band uniforms, outdoors. Oblong folio, matted large folio; margins intact; slightly soiled and stained in margins. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1944.
One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in blue and white holding tuba. One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in blue and white holding tuba. Unbound; in black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
One of a suite of 4 unsigned primitive but detailed gouache or watercolor drawings of uniform figures; bandsman standing with horn in right hand, other members of band in distance. One of a suite of 4 unsigned primitive but detailed gouache or watercolor drawings of uniform figures; bandsman standing with horn in right hand, other members of band in distance. Upright folio, matted; yellowed, tears in margins. In red cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped red. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Stadden; 2 standing uniform figures, one reading a musical score and the other playing a clarinet, outdoors. Original watercolor signed and dated by Stadden; 2 standing uniform figures, one reading a musical score and the other playing a clarinet, outdoors. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.
One of a set of 15 hand colored photostats of uniforms and standards after D. Von Schriltz. Figure in brown with sword and baton. One of a set of 15 hand colored photostats of uniforms and standards after D. Von Schriltz. Figure in brown with sword and baton. Bound in tan cloth, white leather labels stamped gold. Von Schriltz, 1957.
Unsigned ink sketch with some color by Ebsworth showing 9 figures with various notes on uniforms, drum, etc. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Unsigned ink sketch with some color by Ebsworth showing 9 figures with various notes on uniforms, drum, etc. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Small folio. London, Francis Edwards, 1955 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/)
One of a pair of chromolithograph plates (from book) after Becker; uniform groups, outdoors. [See also: The Coldstream Guards.] One of a pair of chromolithograph plates (from book) after Becker; uniform groups, outdoors. [See also: The Coldstream Guards.] Small oblong folio; clean; margins. London, W. Hill, 1952.
Unsigned watercolor by Ebsworth showing 14 members of the regimental band. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Unsigned watercolor by Ebsworth showing 14 members of the regimental band. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Small folio. London, Francis Edwards, 1955 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 ink sketch by Ebsworth showing 5 figures with various notes on uniforms, drum. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Unsigned ink sketch by Ebsworth showing 5 figures with various notes on uniforms, drum. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Small folio. London, Francis Edwards, 1955 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/)
by Dielman ; respectfully dedicated to Capt. James H. Millikin by his friend Thos. E. Tilden, Paymaster of the 53 Regt. For piano. Lithographic cover illustration by Ed. Weber & Co. depciting allegorical figures and soldier in regimental uniform near urn on pedestal.
Steel-engraving (possibly after Andrew Bayntun); view of harbor or lagoon at Belize, soldier guards near cannon and flagpole in foreground, houses, bridge in background. Steel-engraving (possibly after Andrew Bayntun); view of harbor or lagoon at Belize, soldier guards near cannon and flagpole in foreground, houses, bridge in background. Small oblong folio; margins entirely trimmed away; creased. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
Original pencil drawing, signed by J.M.F(lagg); worker at left adjusting airplane prop held in industrial assembly mount. Original pencil drawing, signed by J.M.F(lagg); worker at left adjusting airplane prop held in industrial assembly mount. Upright large folio, matted; margins; clean.
Engraving by and after Vangeliste, 1780; Frederick the Great seated in half-armor and robe, holding scales of justice, surrounded by symbolic and allegorical figures. An allegory on the judgment of the king in the dispute of the miller Arnold 1779 and the condemnation of the three chamber judges Engraving by and after Vangeliste, 1780; Frederick the Great seated in half-armor and robe, holding scales of justice, surrounded by symbolic and allegorical figures. An allegory on the judgment of the king in the dispute of the miller Arnold 1779 and the condemnation of the three chamber judges Large; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Colored lithograph by and after Bisch, printed by May & Winsing;cavalry charge in battle, wounded in freground Colored lithograph by and after Bisch, printed by May & Winsing;cavalry charge in battle, wounded in freground Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled and spotted. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953 Balaklava. Angriff der englischen, leichten Cavallerie, 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/)
Original unsigned watercolor (by Simpson); sailors relaxing outside tents, Balaclava harbor and mountains in distance. Original unsigned watercolor (by Simpson); sailors relaxing outside tents, Balaclava harbor and mountains in distance. Oval medium oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.
Original watercolor by Norie; soldiers on- and off-duty (including sailor, French trooper and several men of the 6th Dragoon Guards) on streets of frontier town; other troops parading in distance. One wooden building bears sign: 'Wines. Spirits. Ale. Porter. Orlando Norie'. Original watercolor by Norie; soldiers on- and off-duty (including sailor, French trooper and several men of the 6th Dragoon Guards) on streets of frontier town; other troops parading in distance. One wooden building bears sign: 'Wines. Spirits. Ale. Porter. Orlando Norie'. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Spinks Auction, 1996. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor (by Simpson); supply train, cannon etc. stuck in muddy road, village, mountains etc. in background. Original unsigned watercolor (by Simpson); supply train, cannon etc. stuck in muddy road, village, mountains etc. in background. Watercolor for the lithograph plate published in Simpson's 'The seat of War in the East'. London, Parker Galery, 1950.
Original watercolor signed by Norie on wooden box, left; mounted and dismounted soldiers, sailors, French Zouave, near sheds in foreground, some unloading crates etc., Circassian man and boy in center. Original watercolor signed by Norie on wooden box, left; mounted and dismounted soldiers, sailors, French Zouave, near sheds in foreground, some unloading crates etc., Circassian man and boy in center. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery
Original unsigned watercolor, inscribed with place and date at lower right; view of barren landscape of hills and ridges around harbor; tent encampment and scattered soldiers in valley, massed ships in harbor in distance. Original unsigned watercolor, inscribed with place and date at lower right; view of barren landscape of hills and ridges around harbor; tent encampment and scattered soldiers in valley, massed ships in harbor in distance. Oblong folio; narrow margins; margins frayed, some water stains. London, Bonhams, 2010
First in a set of three chromolithographic sheets, intended as mount or background for two military portraits (not present); with British and Empire soldiers in military scenes and uniform groups. First in a set of three chromolithographic sheets, intended as mount or background for two military portraits (not present); with British and Empire soldiers in military scenes and uniform groups. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958. Title supplied by cataloger.
Colored lithograph by Stannard & Dixon (from music-sheet?); charge of husssars in midst of battle; portion of poem (Tennyson, "Charge of the Light Brigade") beneath. Colored lithograph by Stannard & Dixon (from music-sheet?); charge of husssars in midst of battle; portion of poem (Tennyson, "Charge of the Light Brigade") beneath. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled, worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Collodion print photograph; side view of iron bailey bridge with stone embankments at Nainital, rocky ridge on right, dry riverbed below. Collodion print photograph; side view of iron bailey bridge with stone embankments at Nainital, rocky ridge on right, dry riverbed below. Oblong; no margins; edges wrinkled, faded. title provided by cataloger