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 13 engraved plates by Adam and after Adam and Joseph Kreutzinger and L. Bosch of military portraits. Figure on horse facing left. One of a collection of 13 engraved plates by Adam and after Adam and Joseph Kreutzinger and L. Bosch of military portraits. Figure on horse facing left. Unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; yellowed, right margin creased. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Original gouache by Unteranger; half-length portrait of Hofer in broad-brimmed hat. Original gouache by Unteranger; half-length portrait of Hofer in broad-brimmed hat. Upright, matted; margins intact. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.
From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; grenadier in dark blue uniform, red epaullettes, large dragoon hat, looking toward left; more mounted and standing troops in background. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; grenadier in dark blue uniform, red epaullettes, large dragoon hat, looking toward left; more mounted and standing troops 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.
From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; standing figure of guardsman in black jacket, white trousers, red facings, grenadier hat; more guardsmen clustered in background. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; standing figure of guardsman in black jacket, white trousers, red facings, grenadier hat; more guardsmen clustered 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.
Poster showing wounded soldier carrying rifle and German helmets, by C. Forsythe, Cf. Theofiles. Poster showing wounded soldier carrying rifle and German helmets, by C. Forsythe, Cf. Theofiles. Upright folio.
Original watercolor signed and dated March 1864 by Hobday; officer of 10th Lancers turning to look at women waving from window at upper right. Original watercolor signed and dated March 1864 by Hobday; officer of 10th Lancers turning to look at women waving from window at upper right. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957. 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/)
3rd in collection of 10 original pen and ink drawings signed and dated by Jeffreys; British soldier lying on ground, lighting cigarette by fuse of grenade; 2 other soldiers watching from trench. 3rd in collection of 10 original pen and ink drawings signed and dated by Jeffreys; British soldier lying on ground, lighting cigarette by fuse of grenade; 2 other soldiers watching from trench. Upright folio, unbound; no margins; in blue cloth portfolio, white label: "Jeffreys, Edward Grover. Scenes during World War One. 10 pen and ink drawings on paper" (older red label scratched off spine). Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2012
Unsigned original watercolor, inscribed and dated by Adye; Tented campsite in foreground, mounted and dismounted soldiers near tower on the edge of mountain, mountainous landscape in background. Unsigned original watercolor, inscribed and dated by Adye; Tented campsite in foreground, mounted and dismounted soldiers near tower on the edge of mountain, mountainous landscape in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean.
A member of the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment in full Scottish dress holds Napoleon and uses him as a bagpipe. Print is mounted on what appears to be a contemporary British newspaper. The full size of the mount is 37x22.7 cm. The size of the print alone is 33x21 cm. A member of the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment in full Scottish dress holds Napoleon and uses him as a bagpipe. Print is mounted on what appears to be a contemporary British newspaper. The full size of the mount is 37x22.7 cm. The size of the print alone is 33x21 cm. September 22, 1803. Print commemorates the Battle of Alexandria of 1801 when the 42nd Regiment captured the standard of Napoleon's "Invincible Legion." Caption: God save great George our King Annotation: 1815
Wood engraving illustration on magazine page; seated figure in national costume with sabre, pistols. Wood engraving illustration on magazine page; seated figure in national costume with sabre, pistols. From Gleason's Pictorial, December 9, 1854, page 357. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1946.
Hand-colored aquatint; three cavalry officers relaxing in a room. Hand-colored aquatint; three cavalry officers relaxing in a room. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2014
Original watercolor signed and titled by Payne; parade of soldiers, band and horse-drawn caisson marching in the countryside. Original watercolor signed and titled by Payne; parade of soldiers, band and horse-drawn caisson marching in the countryside. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. Portland, ME, Bryant, 1995.
Hand-colored caricature of officer of Royal Dragoons, facing left, published May 10th, 1801?. Hand-colored caricature of officer of Royal Dragoons, facing left, published May 10th, 1801?. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
One of a collection of 3 original semi-caricature watercolor drawings by Dighton; rear-view of officer. One of a collection of 3 original semi-caricature watercolor drawings by Dighton; rear-view of officer. Small upright folio; margins; yellowed. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1963.
Etched caricature (by Dighton); standing figure in uniform, facing right, carrying walking-stick; thought to represent Lord Cathcart as colonel of the Life Guards. Etched caricature (by Dighton); standing figure in uniform, facing right, carrying walking-stick; thought to represent Lord Cathcart as colonel of the Life Guards. Small upright folio; margins trimmed; yellowed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1964. title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor, signed and dated by Warren; battle scene showing rear view of massed Belgian infantry attacking French infantry in background, Prince of Orange and officers mounted in foreground right. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Warren; battle scene showing rear view of massed Belgian infantry attacking French infantry in background, Prince of Orange and officers mounted in foreground right. Oblong folio, unmatted; margins; clean. New York, Harry Hymes, 1947
Watercolor and pencil on paper; full length figure standing holding sword in right hand; slight foxing to bottom edge. Watercolor and pencil on paper; full length figure standing holding sword in right hand; slight foxing to bottom edge. Upright small folio. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spinks, 1999.
Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing by Tsen; standing uniform figure and 5 illustrations of insignia; manuscript letter inside. Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing by Tsen; standing uniform figure and 5 illustrations of insignia; manuscript letter inside. Small; margins; clean. Presented, 1962 by artist.
Original unsigned charcoal and watercolor portrait; full-length figure in uniform, hat in hand, left hand on hip, native attendant with horse at left, landscape background. Original unsigned charcoal and watercolor portrait; full-length figure in uniform, hat in hand, left hand on hip, native attendant with horse at left, landscape background. Large upright folio, matted; no margins; worn. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1952.
Hand-colored etching by and after Edward Hull, published 1 Feby. 1817; uniform figure with sword, standing at stairway entrance. Hand-colored etching by and after Edward Hull, published 1 Feby. 1817; uniform figure with sword, standing at stairway entrance. Upright medium folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.
1st in collection of 5 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton; full-length profile of standing uniform figure, with sword, outdoors (Col. Edward Kerrison). 1st in collection of 5 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton; full-length profile of standing uniform figure, with sword, outdoors (Col. Edward Kerrison). Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; some worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Subtitle supplied by cataloger.
Hand-colored print caricature of an officer (Lt. Col. Barnes) of the Light Dragoons from Life. Figure on horse facing right, published 1802 Hand-colored print caricature of an officer (Lt. Col. Barnes) of the Light Dragoons from Life. Figure on horse facing right, published 1802 Upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.
Original unsigned watercolor (probably after Dighton); uniform figure of cavalry officer (Major Francis Forrester), standing outdoors, with sword. Original unsigned watercolor (probably after Dighton); uniform figure of cavalry officer (Major Francis Forrester), standing outdoors, with sword. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; some worn. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1949.
4th in collection of 5 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton; standing uniform figure of cavalry officer (Major Francis Forrester), with sword. 4th in collection of 5 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton; standing uniform figure of cavalry officer (Major Francis Forrester), with sword. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; some worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
Hand-colored caricature of officer of Light Dragoons, published Augt. 1801. Hand-colored caricature of officer of Light Dragoons, published Augt. 1801. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
3rd in collection of 5 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton; standing uniform figure of cavalry officer with sword (Lt. Col. Quinton). 3rd in collection of 5 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton; standing uniform figure of cavalry officer with sword (Lt. Col. Quinton). Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; some worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
Hand-colored caricature of officer of the Light Dragoons, published Novr. 20th, 1801.. Hand-colored caricature of officer of the Light Dragoons, published Novr. 20th, 1801.. Upright folio; matted, trimmed; yellowed, worn and several holes and tears. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
