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.
Wood-engraved preliminary plate from book, by and after D. (Hübschmann); horseman in armor with shield, galloping toward right and waving sword, in round foliate enframement. Wood-engraved preliminary plate from book, by and after D. (Hübschmann); horseman in armor with shield, galloping toward right and waving sword, in round foliate enframement. Small upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A collection of insignia. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A collection of insignia. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.
Union soldier on guard in woods near river, gravestone in foreground with the following epitaph engraved upon it: 'Died for the Union. Good friend! For Jesus' sake forbear, to dig the dust inclosed here. Blessed be the man that spares these stones. And curst be he that moves my bones' [epitaph from Shakespeare's grave] Union soldier on guard in woods near river, gravestone in foreground with the following epitaph engraved upon it: 'Died for the Union. Good friend! For Jesus' sake forbear, to dig the dust inclosed here. Blessed be the man that spares these stones. And curst be he that moves my bones' [epitaph from Shakespeare's grave] From Harper's Weekly, January 14, 1871, page 36. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
Original watercolor signed by Norie; standing uniform figure in kilt. Original watercolor signed by Norie; standing uniform figure in kilt. Upright, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
Original watercolor drawing signed and dated by Roberson; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Original watercolor drawing signed and dated by Roberson; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Upright, matted; margins intact; yellowed, corner torn, very faded. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, marching in front of sentry box. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, marching in front of sentry box. Uprighton board, matted; no margins; clean. Title provided by cataloger.
Original unsigned watercolor (by de Hastral); standing full-length figure (3/4 rear view) wearing poncho, holding lance with banner. Original unsigned watercolor (by de Hastral); standing full-length figure (3/4 rear view) wearing poncho, holding lance with banner. Upright medium folio; margins; small stain in right margin. Title supplied by cataloger.
Color lithograph after Gamy (pseudonym of Marguerite Montaut); 3 figures of French officers and soldier in foreground watching primitive plane flying over airfield. Color lithograph after Gamy (pseudonym of Marguerite Montaut); 3 figures of French officers and soldier in foreground watching primitive plane flying over airfield. Large narrow oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1960.
View of arena and pavilions with city in background. Small figures of spectators in foreground Part of a larger set of 14 engravings and one watercolor, all mounted, or processions, views, etc. at various periods between 1592 and 1733. Large oblong folio; bound in 1/2 green morocco and green cloth stamped gold "Nürnberger Stückschiessen - 1592-1733".
Poster showing text bordered by American flags, bunting, an eagle, and smoking cannons. Poster showing text bordered by American flags, bunting, an eagle, and smoking cannons. Stern. Printed in red, dark blue, black and gray on white paper. Reproduced artist's signature: Stern. "U.S. Treasury will pay interest every six months." No. 10-A.
Hand-colored etched caricature by and after T.J., published May 1826; one-legged, one-eyed British naval officer sitting in center and drinking, flanked by Russian cavalry officer and woman, also drinking. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after T.J., published May 1826; one-legged, one-eyed British naval officer sitting in center and drinking, flanked by Russian cavalry officer and woman, also drinking. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1971.
Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; back view of crouching soldier, washing up outside in winter landscape, building in background. Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; back view of crouching soldier, washing up outside in winter landscape, building in background. Chapman served in the U.S. Army and sketched scenes stateside, in convoy, and in England before being transferred in 1944 to the Public Relations and Historical Section of the 84th Infantry Division to produce work on the Battle of Germany. He also did cartoons for the 84th divisional newspaper and Stars & Stripes.
A soldier sits on the ground in front of a building and reads a book. Another soldier walks by with a rifle on his back. Both are wearing heavy coats and it appears to be winter. Another building is seen in the right background. The paper is serrated at the top edge. A soldier sits on the ground in front of a building and reads a book. Another soldier walks by with a rifle on his back. Both are wearing heavy coats and it appears to be winter. Another building is seen in the right background. The paper is serrated at the top edge. Chapman served in the U.S. Army and sketched scenes stateside, in convoy, and in England before being transferred in 1944 to the Public Relations and Historical Section of the 84th Infantry Division to produce work on the Battle of Germany. He also did cartoons for the 84th divisional newspaper and Stars & Stripes.
Depicts an apparently disabled German Panzer tank. A child stands on the turret. Depicts an apparently disabled German Panzer tank. A child stands on the turret. Wasserman served with the U.S. Army in Belgium and Germany, 1944-1945.
1 (of ?) colored lithographs; troops and officers in foreground marching from fortifications towards battle in background, houses nearby, wounded soldiers on ground. 1 (of ?) colored lithographs; troops and officers in foreground marching from fortifications towards battle in background, houses nearby, wounded soldiers on ground. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1959.
Uncolored lithograph; troops and officers in foreground marching from fortifications towards battle in background, houses nearby, wounded soldiers on ground. Uncolored lithograph; troops and officers in foreground marching from fortifications towards battle in background, houses nearby, wounded soldiers on ground. Large oblong folio, matted; at bottom, slightly soiled.
8th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of cavalryman and officer, in scarlet jackets with black and gold facings, buff and white trousers. 8th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of cavalryman and officer, in scarlet jackets with black and gold facings, buff and white trousers. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
9th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of officers in scarlet jackets with gold facings, white trousers; officer on left in profile, holding sword under arm. 9th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of officers in scarlet jackets with gold facings, white trousers; officer on left in profile, holding sword under arm. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Collodion print sepia photograph (by Samuel Bourne?); close-up of stone entryway to palace or temple, highly ornamented, showing pillars, arched doorways, and balcony above. Collodion print sepia photograph (by Samuel Bourne?); close-up of stone entryway to palace or temple, highly ornamented, showing pillars, arched doorways, and balcony above. Upright; no margins; left side slightly folded, dented. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 6 matted unsigned original gouache paintings on rice paper of figures of military types. One of a collection of 6 matted unsigned original gouache paintings on rice paper of figures of military types. Folio, matted but unbound; some foxing around edges and creased; in red cloth portfolio, buff leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958.
8th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; archer in long gray cloak and pink conical hat, facing left, aiming bow and arrow. 8th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; archer in long gray cloak and pink conical hat, facing left, aiming bow and arrow. Small upright folio, in album; margins; foxed. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.
One of a collection of 6 matted unsigned original gouache paintings on rice paper of figures of military types. Man in pink robe facing left and pointing a bow and arrow ready to shoot. One of a collection of 6 matted unsigned original gouache paintings on rice paper of figures of military types. Man in pink robe facing left and pointing a bow and arrow ready to shoot. Folio, matted but unbound, some foxing around edges and creased; in red cloth portfolio, buff leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958.
9th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; military archer in dark blue armor, holding bow. 9th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; military archer in dark blue armor, holding bow. Upright small folio, bound in album; margins; slightly foxed. London, Maggs, 1964. title provided by cataloger
Line engraving (attributed to Andries Jacobsz. Stock) after de Gheyn. 'Landscape with a man holding a cross-bow and pointing to the front, a milkmaid behind him and supporting his arms, the same couple sitting in a field surrounded by cows in background; first state with address of de Clerck; after Jacob de Gheyn II. c.1610' -- British Museum. Signed in lower corners: '[IDGheyn] in.' and 'N. de Clerck ex'. [See also: Arquebusier and milkmaid.] Line engraving (attributed to Andries Jacobsz. Stock) after de Gheyn. 'Landscape with a man holding a cross-bow and pointing to the front, a milkmaid behind him and supporting his arms, the same couple sitting in a field surrounded by cows in background; first state with address of de Clerck; after Jacob de Gheyn II. c.1610' -- British Museum. Signed in lower corners: '[IDGheyn] in.' and 'N. de Clerck ex'. [See also: Arquebusier and milkmaid.] Upright folio, matted; margins, left signature and lower caption of Dutch and Latin lines in three columns entirely trimmed away; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Mezzontint (by Pichler after Joseph Kreutzinger); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, in oval enframement within rectangle. Mezzontint (by Pichler after Joseph Kreutzinger); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, in oval enframement within rectangle. Upright medium folio, matted folio; plate mark, margins; cleaned. Newport, Hoffman Sale, 1944. title provided by cataloger
Stipple engraving by F. John after Krafft; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless, wearing orders. Stipple engraving by F. John after Krafft; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless, wearing orders. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.
From collection of 16 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton, this one published Oct. 20, 1814; full-length portrait of general in white uniform, hat in hand, sword in scabbard under arm. From collection of 16 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton, this one published Oct. 20, 1814; full-length portrait of general in white uniform, hat in hand, sword in scabbard under arm. Upright folio, medium folio, small folio, some matted, some trimmed; clean; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.
2nd of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in black-trimmed green jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with green saddle blanket. 2nd of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in black-trimmed green jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with green 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 collection of 5 color lithograph plates; two soldiers, one facing the other. One of a collection of 5 color lithograph plates; two soldiers, one facing the other. 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). Series title added by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
