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 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue, leaning on cannon. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue, leaning on cannon. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
11th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 3 standing figures of artillerymen in dark blue coats, gray trousers, outdoors near fortress wall. 11th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 3 standing figures of artillerymen in dark blue coats, gray trousers, outdoors near fortress wall. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
Colored lithograph plate by and after Raffet, dated 1848 by artist, printed by Auguste Bry; uniform group, outdoors, cannon in left background. Colored lithograph plate by and after Raffet, dated 1848 by artist, printed by Auguste Bry; uniform group, outdoors, cannon in left background. Upright, mounted on tan paper; margins; clean. Paris, Duchartre, 1958.
19th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; artilleryman in blue coat, buff trousers and waistcoat, holding fuse. 19th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; artilleryman in blue coat, buff trousers and waistcoat, holding fuse. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth cover label stamped gold "L. Scharf. Prussian uniforms, 1740-1. Original watercolors". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.
From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; back view, mounted artillery staff officer in dark blue uniform, gold trim, gold-plumed hat, facing right. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; back view, mounted artillery staff officer in dark blue uniform, gold trim, gold-plumed hat, facing right. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.
One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue and red from behind. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue and red from behind. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.
One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue and red pointing with left hand. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue and red pointing with left hand. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.
One of suite of 8 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures by Sauerweid. A soldier in uniform with sword, holding gloves and standing at ease. One of suite of 8 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures by Sauerweid. A soldier in uniform with sword, holding gloves and standing at ease. Upright; plate marks, most margins trimmed; worn; unbound; in green cloth portfolio, white cloth labels stamped green "Saxon Uniforms, c.1810. (after Sauerweid)." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1790 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Officer on left pointing with left hand and speaking to soldier on right. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1790 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Officer on left pointing with left hand and speaking to soldier on right. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; find condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
1st in collection of 11 photogravure plates of Second Empire and Franco-Prussian War military scenes, this one after Dupray; battle scene, light artillery unit with cannon galloping toward left. 1st in collection of 11 photogravure plates of Second Empire and Franco-Prussian War military scenes, this one after Dupray; battle scene, light artillery unit with cannon galloping toward left. Oblong, unbound; clean; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Military paintings. Paris, Salon 1879-80". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
16th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; standing figure of artilleryman in dark blue uniform, red trim, holding ramrod, facing left. 16th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; standing figure of artilleryman in dark blue uniform, red trim, holding ramrod, facing left. Small folio, unbound; clean; in blue portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold.
Stipple-engraving by and after Huet, numbered 8; horse artillery travelling through countryside. Stipple-engraving by and after Huet, numbered 8; horse artillery travelling through countryside. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. Paris, Bihn, 1952.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Two figures in red and blue holding rifles. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Two figures in red and blue holding rifles. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in Blue and red on brown horse facing right. Some unfinished pencil sketches on left edge. Inlaid and bound in album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in Blue and red on brown horse facing right. Some unfinished pencil sketches on left edge. Inlaid and bound in album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; slightly soiled. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.
21st in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; French horse artillery unit walking mountain pass with horses and equipment. 21st in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; French horse artillery unit walking mountain pass with horses and equipment. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
15th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of marine artilleryman in blue uniform, red trim, shako, holding grounded rifle, facing right. 15th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of marine artilleryman in blue uniform, red trim, shako, holding grounded rifle, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.
17th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of marine artilleryman in blue uniform, pink trim, shako, facing forward, hand on hip. 17th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of marine artilleryman in blue uniform, pink trim, shako, facing forward, hand on hip. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.
16th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of marine artilleryman in blue uniform, red trim, shako, holding rifle in crook of arm, facing left. 16th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of marine artilleryman in blue uniform, red trim, shako, holding rifle in crook of arm, facing left. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Lalauze; standing uniform figure in foreground, others near artillery caisson in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Lalauze; standing uniform figure in foreground, others near artillery caisson in background. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Paris, Cart, 1953.
Colored lithograph by Ratier; mounted uniform figure. Colored lithograph by Ratier; mounted uniform figure. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; slightly yellowed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.
One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform, with sword and trumpet, standing. One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform, with sword and trumpet, standing. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1952.
One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform and with sword, charging. One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform and with sword, charging. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1952.
1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt.' (1818) 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt.' (1818) Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)
22nd in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; French artillerymen and engineers behind barricades. 22nd in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; French artillerymen and engineers behind barricades. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. Front side of the painting. A soldier in uniform, with gun, backpack, and flask, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. Front side of the painting. A soldier in uniform, with gun, backpack, and flask, standing.
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword and trumpet, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword and trumpet, standing. Paris, Librairie Militaire Cart, 1950.
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. Front side of this painting. A soldier in uniform, with sword, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. Front side of this painting. A soldier in uniform, with sword, standing.
33rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of horse artilleryman in blue uniform, red trim,, bearskin hat, facing forward. 33rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of horse artilleryman in blue uniform, red trim,, bearskin hat, facing forward. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.
One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left holding rifle. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left holding rifle. Small, slightly yellowed; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
12th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 3 standing figures of artillerymen in dark blue coats, gray trousers, outdoors near salmon-colored wall. 12th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 3 standing figures of artillerymen in dark blue coats, gray trousers, outdoors near salmon-colored wall. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather label st. gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.