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 and unfinished original watercolor caricature; Austrian officer at left in shako and greatcoat walking with woman (lightly sketched in pencil), stout British officer on horse at right. Unsigned and unfinished original watercolor caricature; Austrian officer at left in shako and greatcoat walking with woman (lightly sketched in pencil), stout British officer on horse at right. Oblong; margins. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.
1 colored wax half-length portrait of officer wearing brown double-breasted tunic with green collar and cuffs and gold buttons, yellow waist-belt and sword with yellow sword-knots; black shako on table at left with two bands of gold galloon on upper rim and 1 on visor, gold cockade and gold-rimmed pom-pom. 1 colored wax half-length portrait of officer wearing brown double-breasted tunic with green collar and cuffs and gold buttons, yellow waist-belt and sword with yellow sword-knots; black shako on table at left with two bands of gold galloon on upper rim and 1 on visor, gold cockade and gold-rimmed pom-pom. Small folio. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950 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 watercolor signed and dated (lower left) in red: 'L.W. 1855'; 2 mounted troopers in foreground, 1 talking to standing man, farmhouse or small barracks and outbuildings in background. Original watercolor signed and dated (lower left) in red: 'L.W. 1855'; 2 mounted troopers in foreground, 1 talking to standing man, farmhouse or small barracks and outbuildings in background. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.
3rd in group of 3 colored lithographic plates of military and campaign scenes; detachment of Australian infantry marching through narrow pass among barren hills. 3rd in group of 3 colored lithographic plates of military and campaign scenes; detachment of Australian infantry marching through narrow pass among barren hills. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
Original gouache on gray board signed and dated 1896 by Cullen; 3/4-length portrait of officer in uniform, bearskin hat in hand. Original gouache on gray board signed and dated 1896 by Cullen; 3/4-length portrait of officer in uniform, bearskin hat in hand. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger
Hand-colored copper engraving by and after Seipp, printed by F. Steuer; body of Kaise, in uniform, exposed upon coffin placed on catafalque and surrounded by imperial regalia and candles, military guard standing watch. Hand-colored copper engraving by and after Seipp, printed by F. Steuer; body of Kaise, in uniform, exposed upon coffin placed on catafalque and surrounded by imperial regalia and candles, military guard standing watch. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins; matted folio. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1952.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Murphy. 3 separate scenes: two Aussies in C-47, looking out a window; a group of men huddled together in a transport plane; one Royal Papuan constabulary. Original watercolor signed and dated by Murphy. 3 separate scenes: two Aussies in C-47, looking out a window; a group of men huddled together in a transport plane; one Royal Papuan constabulary. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.
1st in pair of copper-engravings by Balthasar Setlezki after Weyermann; troop of mounted cavalry emerging from village. 1st in pair of copper-engravings by Balthasar Setlezki after Weyermann; troop of mounted cavalry emerging from village. Small oblong folio; plate marks, margins trimmed; mounted on gray paper; removed from mounts and matted medium folio. Hamburg, Helmet Gerhard Schulz, 1952.
Uncolored copper engraving by Franz Stancka, 'Mitglied des Corps', of artillery corps, with gun carriages etc., marching through city square, background of buildings enclosing square. Depicts the parade of the Viennese artillery regiment on the occasion of the marriage of Napoleon and Marie Louise. Uncolored copper engraving by Franz Stancka, 'Mitglied des Corps', of artillery corps, with gun carriages etc., marching through city square, background of buildings enclosing square. Depicts the parade of the Viennese artillery regiment on the occasion of the marriage of Napoleon and Marie Louise. Oblong folio, matted large folio; plate mark, margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Hand-colored line print after Hoffmann; soldiers marching through square in Munich. Hand-colored line print after Hoffmann; soldiers marching through square in Munich. Oblong folio; margins intact; slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. Munich, Wolfle, 1962.
2nd in collection of small engravings by Solis, initialed 'VS' bottom right, this one 2nd in series of 4; Landsknechts on march, toward left, on foot, with muskets and pikes, including some musicians. 2nd in collection of small engravings by Solis, initialed 'VS' bottom right, this one 2nd in series of 4; Landsknechts on march, toward left, on foot, with muskets and pikes, including some musicians. Oblong; half calf stamped gold and brown marble boards; engraving all trimmed very close, some soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection , 1951.
1st in collection of small engravings by Solis, this one 1st in series of 4; Landsknechts on march, toward left, mounted and on foot, with lances and pikes. 1st in collection of small engravings by Solis, this one 1st in series of 4; Landsknechts on march, toward left, mounted and on foot, with lances and pikes. Oblong; half calf stamped gold and brown marble boards; engraving all trimmed very close, some soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Etching by A. Zampis after Schaeffer dated 1878 by artist; Archduke in travelling coupe emerging from beneath bridge in park, promenaders bowing at left and right. Etching by A. Zampis after Schaeffer dated 1878 by artist; Archduke in travelling coupe emerging from beneath bridge in park, promenaders bowing at left and right. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean, small part of one corner torn off. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962. Title supplied by cataloger.
A depiction of the opening of the Polish Revolution in Warsaw, November 1830, in an engraved imagerie plate A depiction of the opening of the Polish Revolution in Warsaw, November 1830, in an engraved imagerie plate
Colored lithographic plate after Monten; group of Prussian cavalry in maneuvers across field, those in foreground having great difficulty crossing a deep trench. Colored lithographic plate after Monten; group of Prussian cavalry in maneuvers across field, those in foreground having great difficulty crossing a deep trench. Oblong folio; margins; clean.
Sepia photogravure plate after von Diez; cavalryman in foreground adjusting bridle of horse, small child and rear view of another man, mounted at left. Sepia photogravure plate after von Diez; cavalryman in foreground adjusting bridle of horse, small child and rear view of another man, mounted at left. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Caption title. For piano. 'Subject from Labitzky' Cover lithographic illustration by Thayer entitled 'View of the encampment of the Boston City Greys at Baltimore, July 1844' from a sketch by W. Lydston, Jr.
11th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of hostler in blue jacket, bronze trim, red leggings, holding horsewhip; carriage in background. 11th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of hostler in blue jacket, bronze trim, red leggings, holding horsewhip; carriage in background. Small folio, bound in 3/4 red morocco stamped gold and red cloth; some plates stained and soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a collection of 9 copper engraved plates; group portrait in uniform by Johann Michael Motz after J. Gottlieb Rugendas. One of a collection of 9 copper engraved plates; group portrait in uniform by Johann Michael Motz after J. Gottlieb Rugendas. Upright small folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stampeg dold "J.L. Rugendas. Commanders & Battles, 1740-50" ; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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/)
12th in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, facing left, waving sword; small figures of troops in background. 12th in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, facing left, waving sword; small figures of troops in background. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951 Small folio, 18 prints, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; some yellowed or foxed.
Etching ; 3/4-length portrait in armour by Marco Sadeler. Etching ; 3/4-length portrait in armour by Marco Sadeler. Small upright folio, inset in narrow paper mount; margins severely trimmed; clean. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Steel engraving; half-length portrait in uniform, hatless, hand on hip. Steel engraving; half-length portrait in uniform, hatless, hand on hip. Upright; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Lithograph by Noël after painting by Winterhalter, 1845; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, hat in hand. Lithograph by Noël after painting by Winterhalter, 1845; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, hat in hand. Large upright folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.
Original gouache drawing by Loersch; 2 mounted dragoon figures with pasted-on photographic heads; landscape background with hilltop castle at right. Original gouache drawing by Loersch; 2 mounted dragoon figures with pasted-on photographic heads; landscape background with hilltop castle at right. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; slightly yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.
Engraving by and after Mansfeld (uncut plate for or from Taschenbuch or Jahrbuch?); bürgermilitär soldiers in city square preparing to drill. Engraving by and after Mansfeld (uncut plate for or from Taschenbuch or Jahrbuch?); bürgermilitär soldiers in city square preparing to drill. Upright small, matted medium folio; margins. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.
Official military document with lithographed scene of Danube waterfront and bridge, view of Pressburg in background, 2 soldiers in vignettes. Official military document with lithographed scene of Danube waterfront and bridge, view of Pressburg in background, 2 soldiers in vignettes. Oblong folio, yellowed, repaired tears.
One of a collection of 4 hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures (probably by Mansfeld), this one numbered 4 and showing figure in gray coat holding halberd with right hand. One of a collection of 4 hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures (probably by Mansfeld), this one numbered 4 and showing figure in gray coat holding halberd with right hand. Small upright, margins, slightly foxed, in gray cloth portfolio, stamped red "Oesterr. Freikorps, c. 1800". Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.
