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.
Colored lithograph by and after Albrecht, printed by Toma; Ferdinand, in uniform, and his wife advancing from river steamer and triumphal arch through lane of soldiers, small group of cheering men, women and children spectators at right, children playing. Colored lithograph by and after Albrecht, printed by Toma; Ferdinand, in uniform, and his wife advancing from river steamer and triumphal arch through lane of soldiers, small group of cheering men, women and children spectators at right, children playing. Small upright folio, matted; margins, worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1952.
Hand-colored engraving after Turetin (after Støttrup?) ; mounted Danish officers in centre welcomed by 2 burgesses on outskirts of city, infantry drawing up at left, artillery pieces etc. at right. Relates to the Danish siege of Hamburg on March 29, 1801, to deny Britain access to the Elbe Hand-colored engraving after Turetin (after Støttrup?) ; mounted Danish officers in centre welcomed by 2 burgesses on outskirts of city, infantry drawing up at left, artillery pieces etc. at right. Relates to the Danish siege of Hamburg on March 29, 1801, to deny Britain access to the Elbe Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; foxed. Hamburg, Helmet Gerhard Schulz, 1957.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and white with rifle. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and white with rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
One of 2 unsigned sheets of origginal pencil and charcoal drawings, partially heightened in chalk, on tan and green paper, one being of shakos, the other of intantry heads and figures in various poses. One of 2 unsigned sheets of origginal pencil and charcoal drawings, partially heightened in chalk, on tan and green paper, one being of shakos, the other of intantry heads and figures in various poses. Oblong, matted together; no margins; repairs. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1968.
One of 2 unsigned sheets of original pencil and charcoal drawings, partially heightened in chalk, on tan and green paper, one being of shakos, the other of infantry heads and figures in various poses. One of 2 unsigned sheets of original pencil and charcoal drawings, partially heightened in chalk, on tan and green paper, one being of shakos, the other of infantry heads and figures in various poses. Oblong, matted together; no margins; repairs. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1968.
Photogravure of painting by Faber du Faur; troops in field or meadow firing and advancing toward town in left background, captured black French soldier in right foreground sitting against signpost for Champigny Photogravure of painting by Faber du Faur; troops in field or meadow firing and advancing toward town in left background, captured black French soldier in right foreground sitting against signpost for Champigny Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; cleaned. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
1st in collection of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of battles; Austrian and French infantry battling in foreground, massed troops, colors, buildings in background. 1st in collection of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of battles; Austrian and French infantry battling in foreground, massed troops, colors, buildings in background. Small oblong folio, 3 prints [cf. EuB1813mf-2a-b]; plate marks, margins trimmed; yellowed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967. subTitle supplied by cataloger
Color aquatint (by and) after von Habermann; battle among horsemen in foreground, riflemen and conflagration in background. Color aquatint (by and) after von Habermann; battle among horsemen in foreground, riflemen and conflagration in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; margins soiled. N.Y., Kraus, 1952.
Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); British volunteer, tents in distance. Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); British volunteer, tents in distance.
Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); Scottish highlander with wind blowing kilt, another in distance. Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); Scottish highlander with wind blowing kilt, another in distance.
Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); British officer leaning on capstan on harbor wall, ships in distance. Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); British officer leaning on capstan on harbor wall, ships in distance.
Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); British soldier in stable dress, three others in background, one wearing oversized bearskin. Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); British soldier in stable dress, three others in background, one wearing oversized bearskin.
Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); British sapper burdened with numerous tools on his back. Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); British sapper burdened with numerous tools on his back.
Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); British cavalryman hiding behind cloak in dark street illuminated by candle in helmet. Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); British cavalryman hiding behind cloak in dark street illuminated by candle in helmet.
Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); British cavalryman with oversized bearskin. Semi-humorous watercolor by Draner (Jules Renard); British cavalryman with oversized bearskin.
One of a pair of color prints numbered 21, signed by Lelièpvre; mounted uniform figures. One of a pair of color prints numbered 21, signed by Lelièpvre; mounted uniform figures. Upright medium folio; margins; clean. Philadelphia, James C. Tily, 1966.
One of a pair of color prints numbered 22 and 21, signed by Lelièpvre; mounted uniform figures. [See also Angleterre - 1830. 10th Royal Hussars.] One of a pair of color prints numbered 22 and 21, signed by Lelièpvre; mounted uniform figures. [See also Angleterre - 1830. 10th Royal Hussars.] Upright medium folio; margins; clean. Philadelphia, James C. Tily, 1966.
One of a collection of 11 hand-colored engraved full-length portraits. Figure with plumed hat leaning on horse with left arm. One of a collection of 11 hand-colored engraved full-length portraits. Figure with plumed hat leaning on horse with left arm. Small upright folio, one of 11 prints; plate marks, margins intact; slightly soiled and worn, lower right corner torn off; in blue, beige and white decorated board slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1965.
From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; mounted Cossack in white uniform, red sash and cap, holding sabre, riding toward left. From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; mounted Cossack in white uniform, red sash and cap, holding sabre, riding toward left. Oblong and upright medium folio; plate marks, margins intact; somewhat soiled, some margins trimmed; mounted and bound in folio-size 1/4 green morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Russian uniforms - Prague, 1797". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.
Hand-colored engraving; Serbian uniform figure facing left, right hand resting on large unsheathed sword, left arm partly extended in gesture. Hand-colored engraving; Serbian uniform figure facing left, right hand resting on large unsheathed sword, left arm partly extended in gesture. Small upright folio; margins; slightly torn. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
One of a collection of 2 colored and 2 uncolored wood engraved plates of battle scenes. One of a collection of 2 colored and 2 uncolored wood engraved plates of battle scenes. Oblong folio; one of 4 prints; margins; creased, torn, worn, taped. Presented, 1959, by Christian Nebehay, Vienna. Title supplied by cataloger.
Steel engraving by Charles C. Torrey after Earl; bust portrait in uniform. Steel engraving by Charles C. Torrey after Earl; bust portrait in uniform. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close; margins soiled and worn. Boston, Goodspeed, 1948.
Hand-colored line- and stipple-engraving; full-length portrait of Hofer in Tyrolean dress, with sword, wearing gold chain and seal about neck, hat and sash on top of rock at left. Hand-colored line- and stipple-engraving; full-length portrait of Hofer in Tyrolean dress, with sword, wearing gold chain and seal about neck, hat and sash on top of rock at left. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1955.
Original watercolor, unsigned; full-length portrait in uniform or military costume, leaning on pedestal. Original watercolor, unsigned; full-length portrait in uniform or military costume, leaning on pedestal. Upright; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original watercolor, unsigned; full-length figure, outdoors, in military costume. Original watercolor, unsigned; full-length figure, outdoors, in military costume. Upright, mounted small folio; margins. Title supplied by cataloger. Munich, Wölfe, 1953.
