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 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in green and white standing next to brown horse. One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in green and white standing next to brown horse. Small folio; 1/4 black morocco stamped gold and black cloth; clean; bookplate of F.C. Koch. hamburg, Hauswedell sale, 1966.
One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure with brown coat and green vest holding rifle and with sword held in sash. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure with brown coat and green vest holding rifle and with sword held in sash. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold; clean.
One of a collection of six photographs, this the first of two copies of a class photograph taken by the U.S. Army of the Army War College Class of 1939-40. Four rows of men in suits in front of a building, with the identification of each member below. In an envelope with four other photographs as part of the series: U.S. Army Easter Services, 1st Bn 18th Infantry - Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NY. One of a collection of six photographs, this the first of two copies of a class photograph taken by the U.S. Army of the Army War College Class of 1939-40. Four rows of men in suits in front of a building, with the identification of each member below. In an envelope with four other photographs as part of the series: U.S. Army Easter Services, 1st Bn 18th Infantry - Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NY. Oblong medium folio; one of six photographs; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
Ink drawing signed 'Stephen Pace'; two Army trucks. Ink drawing signed 'Stephen Pace'; two Army trucks. Gift of the artist, 1994. 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.
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, covered army truck on road near military base, soldiers walking by, buildings at left. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, covered army truck on road near military base, soldiers walking by, buildings at left. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; ink wash drawing, army tents on island ridge, sea and mountain in distance. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; ink wash drawing, army tents on island ridge, sea and mountain in distance. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
A group of tents pitched closely together with several signs in front. Pencil on paper, outlined in dark ink, mounted on the same board as "Soldiers Doing Laundry." A group of tents pitched closely together with several signs in front. Pencil on paper, outlined in dark ink, mounted on the same board as "Soldiers Doing Laundry."
21st in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Army Pay Dept. officer in dark blue jacket, facing right. 21st in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Army Pay Dept. officer in dark blue jacket, facing right. Unbound; soiled, in blue cloth case stamped gold "R. Simkin. Royal Navy and Service Corps, c.1910. Original watercolors". London, Francis Edwards, 1968. titles in pencil on verso provided by cataloger
19th in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Royal Army Ordnance officer in dark blue jacket, helmet, hand on sword-hilt. 19th in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Royal Army Ordnance officer in dark blue jacket, helmet, hand on sword-hilt. Unbound; soiled, in blue cloth case stamped gold "R. Simkin. Royal Navy and Service Corps, c.1910. Original watercolors". London, Francis Edwards, 1968. titles in pencil on verso provided by cataloger
Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; profile of officer wearing cap, seated in cafe chair, facing right. Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; profile of officer wearing cap, seated in cafe chair, facing right. Upright; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist. title provided by cataloger
2nd in collection of 3 unsigned wash drawings of uniform figures; 2 standing uniform figures, showing front and rear views of officer's uniform; figure on left holding paper. 2nd in collection of 3 unsigned wash drawings of uniform figures; 2 standing uniform figures, showing front and rear views of officer's uniform; figure on left holding paper. Narrow upright folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio st. gold on cover. William Whiteside, 1988.
1st in collection of 3 unsigned wash drawings of uniform figures; standing officer facing forward, holding gloves. 1st in collection of 3 unsigned wash drawings of uniform figures; standing officer facing forward, holding gloves. Narrow upright folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover. William Whiteside, 1988.
Original acrylic painting, signed and dated by Stevenson; 2 soldiers in jeep in the middle of flat field, in the rain. Original acrylic painting, signed and dated by Stevenson; 2 soldiers in jeep in the middle of flat field, in the rain. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned sketch in brown ink (by Stevenson); U.S. Army helmet hanging from nail on wooden board partition, with cooking pot or small pail on shelf below. Original unsigned sketch in brown ink (by Stevenson); U.S. Army helmet hanging from nail on wooden board partition, with cooking pot or small pail on shelf below. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994. title provided by cataloger
Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; Army engineers beginning to repair ruined bridge over river; bulldozer working at left, soldiers on top of pylon at right; detailed artist's report (for Intelligence Division) on verso. Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; Army engineers beginning to repair ruined bridge over river; bulldozer working at left, soldiers on top of pylon at right; detailed artist's report (for Intelligence Division) on verso. Gift of the artist, 1994 title provided by cataloger
2nd in suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also, suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by same; mounted officer directing staff in right foreground; tent encampment in left background, walled town in distance. 2nd in suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also, suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by same; mounted officer directing staff in right foreground; tent encampment in left background, walled town in distance. Oblong; bound in blue cloth, white leather label stamped gold.
Unsigned original sepia wash drawing or sketch; perspective view with cavalry and infantry in the foreground beside a building. In the middle distance, artillery bombard a besieged town, seen from a bird's eye view, while cavalry and infantry in formation await the attack. Unsigned original sepia wash drawing or sketch; perspective view with cavalry and infantry in the foreground beside a building. In the middle distance, artillery bombard a besieged town, seen from a bird's eye view, while cavalry and infantry in formation await the attack. Upright folio, matted; no margins; yellowed, repaired rip in middle. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962. title provided by cataloger
5th in suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also, suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by same; army marching to attack large fortified town across plain in distance; mounted officer directing in left foreground. 5th in suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also, suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by same; army marching to attack large fortified town across plain in distance; mounted officer directing in left foreground. Oblong; bound in blue cloth, white leather label stamped gold.
15th (untitled, unnumbered) of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); army officer and naval officer viewing fortified harbor, 2 small soldier figures and ship in background. 15th (untitled, unnumbered) of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); army officer and naval officer viewing fortified harbor, 2 small soldier figures and ship in background. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Lawson, 1954. title provided by cataloger
Color plate from book with 50 small illustrations of coats of arms. Color plate from book with 50 small illustrations of coats of arms. Small upright folio, matted; margins.
5th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); mounted, armored officer leading troop of armored knights, with lances, banner. 5th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); mounted, armored officer leading troop of armored knights, with lances, banner. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
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 rifles, swords, bayonets, and packs. 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 rifles, swords, bayonets, and packs. 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 carbine, sabre, pistol, lance with pennant, etc. 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 carbine, sabre, pistol, lance with pennant, etc. 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)
One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. 18 badges for Czechoslovak uniforms. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. 18 badges for Czechoslovak uniforms. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.
Hand-colored engraving; standing uniform figure, walking towards left, outdoors, smaller figures of officers and soldier in background. Hand-colored engraving; standing uniform figure, walking towards left, outdoors, smaller figures of officers and soldier in background. Upright; margins trimmed; soiled. London, J. Hall, 1964.
From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; standing jäger in blue jacket, white trousers, gold trim, holding rifle in crook of arm, facing right; smaller figures in background. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; standing jäger in blue jacket, white trousers, gold trim, holding rifle in crook of arm, facing right; smaller figures in background. 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.
18th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 4 standing figures of infantry, naval and cadet officers, and cadet, all in navy blue jackets; near riverbank or lake. 18th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 4 standing figures of infantry, naval and cadet officers, and cadet, all in navy blue jackets; near riverbank or lake. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
8th 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 officers, 2 in navy blue jackets, 1 in white, in barracks field or courtyard. 8th 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 officers, 2 in navy blue jackets, 1 in white, in barracks field or courtyard. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
4th in collection of 4 colored lithographic plates by Riffault after Raffet; three uniform figures of Turkish infantrymen, standing, with more in background. 4th in collection of 4 colored lithographic plates by Riffault after Raffet; three uniform figures of Turkish infantrymen, standing, with more in background. Upright; margins intact; soiled. Dick Von Schriltz, 1951.
