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.
Pencil drawing signed and dated by Simpson, Gundumuck, 9th May 1879; figure seated in chair looking right. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, June 14, 1879. Pencil drawing signed and dated by Simpson, Gundumuck, 9th May 1879; figure seated in chair looking right. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, June 14, 1879. Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953. 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/)
2nd of 2 hand-colored copper-engraving by and after Will; side view of rifleman in uniform. 2nd of 2 hand-colored copper-engraving by and after Will; side view of rifleman in uniform. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins. Leichtenstein Hauslab Collection, 1951.
1st of 2 hand-colored copper-engraving by and after Will; front view of rifleman in uniform. 1st of 2 hand-colored copper-engraving by and after Will; front view of rifleman in uniform. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins. Leichtenstein Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Original gouache signed by Hughes; profile bust-length view of American G.I., rifle on shoulder, facing right; profiles of soldiers from Revolution, Civil War and WW I, along with Liberty Bell and sun (or moon?) in upper background behind him. Original gouache signed by Hughes; profile bust-length view of American G.I., rifle on shoulder, facing right; profiles of soldiers from Revolution, Civil War and WW I, along with Liberty Bell and sun (or moon?) in upper background behind him. Upright folio; no margins; edges slightly stained. title provided by cataloger
1st of 2 original ink sketches by Copley; 2 groups of infantry in combat. 1st of 2 original ink sketches by Copley; 2 groups of infantry in combat. Upright, matted; no margins; slightly creased. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956. title provided by cataloger
American soldier walking down a village street holding the hand of a young girl wearing traditional costume; younger child carried by the soldier. Charcoal drawing signed and dated lower right: L. Jonas 1918. American soldier walking down a village street holding the hand of a young girl wearing traditional costume; younger child carried by the soldier. Charcoal drawing signed and dated lower right: L. Jonas 1918. Upright folio.
Original charcoal drawing signed and dated by Thomason; 3/4-length figure of sailor, seated, rifle across knees. Original charcoal drawing signed and dated by Thomason; 3/4-length figure of sailor, seated, rifle across knees. Upright folio, matted; no margins; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.
Wood-engraved plate from magazine; 2 relief panels after Buberl showing 1. Garfield delivering a dispatch to General Thomas, and 2) Garfield taking the oath as President of the United States. From Harper's Weekly, 1887 Wood-engraved plate from magazine; 2 relief panels after Buberl showing 1. Garfield delivering a dispatch to General Thomas, and 2) Garfield taking the oath as President of the United States. From Harper's Weekly, 1887 Upright medium folio, mounted on cream paper; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.
Original unsigned watercolor (by Heine) for lithograph; soldiers and sailors lined-up on right, others practicing gun drills in the middle distance, Japanese onlookers in left foreground watching, temple and wooded landscape in background. Original unsigned watercolor (by Heine) for lithograph; soldiers and sailors lined-up on right, others practicing gun drills in the middle distance, Japanese onlookers in left foreground watching, temple and wooded landscape in background. Original watercolor repaired and re-backed. Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Poster publicizes animal welfare organization. Poster publicizes animal welfare organization. Printed in dark blue and red on white paper. Large red five-pointed star at center. "This and other literature supplied by The National Headquarters Red Star Animal Relief, Albany, New York."
21st in collection of 37 original ink and watercolor caricatures and 3 title pages signed by J. B(rouillet); figure of Red Cross staff person, standing at attention, in profile, facing left. 21st in collection of 37 original ink and watercolor caricatures and 3 title pages signed by J. B(rouillet); figure of Red Cross staff person, standing at attention, in profile, facing left. Small, unbound; in maroon cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Jacques Brouillet. Allied troops, 1945. Original watercolors". Orléans, Dick Von Schriltz, 1962.
Woodblock print on paper; American naval officer in black coat and top hat on rearing brown horse, dog in foreground, two men and two women in background; text in Japanese along top edge. Woodblock print on paper; American naval officer in black coat and top hat on rearing brown horse, dog in foreground, two men and two women in background; text in Japanese along top edge. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor sketch with pen and ink,signed and dated by Stevenson, of American naval ships in Torbay Harbor; blimps flying overhead. Original watercolor sketch with pen and ink,signed and dated by Stevenson, of American naval ships in Torbay Harbor; blimps flying overhead. 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.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Masson; officer in bearskin hat standing with arms folded near tree and cannon, soldiers and marching band in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Masson; officer in bearskin hat standing with arms folded near tree and cannon, soldiers and marching band in background. Upright folio; no margins; corners clipped. title provided by cataloger
2nd in pair of crude original ink and watercolor drawings, showing row of 4 mounted cavalrymen riding toward right. 2nd in pair of crude original ink and watercolor drawings, showing row of 4 mounted cavalrymen riding toward right. Narrow oblong folio, matted; no margins; worn, foxing, holes, repaired. Newport, 1959. title provided by cataloger
by D. L. Downing. Caption title. For piano. "To Col. Harry Rockafellar, 71st. Regt. N.G.S.N.Y." -- at head of title. Color lithograph cover illustration: half-length portrait of Harry Rockafellar in uniform.
by D. L. Downing. Caption title. For piano. "To Col. Harry Rockafellar, 71st. Regt. N.G.S.N.Y." -- at head of title. Color lithograph cover illustration: half-length portrait of Harry Rockafellar in uniform.
Membership certificate with color center illustration reproducing the painting 'Birth of Our Nation's Flag' by Charles H. Weisgerber, depicting Washington in uniform, Robert Morris, and standing, the Honorable George Ross, inspecting flag held by Betsy Ross, 2 halftone illustrations of views at left (of house in Philadelphia where the flag was made), and right (grave of Betsy Ross). Membership certificate with color center illustration reproducing the painting 'Birth of Our Nation's Flag' by Charles H. Weisgerber, depicting Washington in uniform, Robert Morris, and standing, the Honorable George Ross, inspecting flag held by Betsy Ross, 2 halftone illustrations of views at left (of house in Philadelphia where the flag was made), and right (grave of Betsy Ross). Oblong medium folio, matted; clean, slightly creased. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1959. subtitle provided by cataloger
Original pencil sketch, signed and dated by Murphy, of main hall of the American Embassy in Tokyo. Original pencil sketch, signed and dated by Murphy, of main hall of the American Embassy in Tokyo. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.
3rd in group of 3 crude original ink and watercolor drawings; mounted dragoon figure riding toward right, sword in hand. 3rd in group of 3 crude original ink and watercolor drawings; mounted dragoon figure riding toward right, sword in hand. Small upright folio; no margins, no holes. Newport, 1959. title provided by cataloger
Original ink and watercolor caricature on gray paper, signed by J. B(rouillet); full-length figure, hand in pocket, smoking cigarette. Original ink and watercolor caricature on gray paper, signed by J. B(rouillet); full-length figure, hand in pocket, smoking cigarette. Upright; margins; clean. Orléans, Dick Von Schriltz, 1962. title provided by cataloger
Poster with lithograph showing a stern Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer. Poster with lithograph showing a stern Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer. PR. Printed in black on white paper within double-line border. Title continues: As a consumer you are a shareholder in the industrial system of the United States. Every dollar spent for anything you need goes into the General Stock Company of American Industry and pays back in dividends of wages and profits. Do your bit for Democracy by co-operating with the business men of your community. It will keep production costs down and save you money by doing away with industrial war. "Issued by the National Industrial Conservation Movement, 30 Church Street, New York City. Copies supplied on request." "E-4."
Poster urges avoidance of waste to fulfill pledge to feed the Allies and liberated nations of Europe. Poster urges avoidance of waste to fulfill pledge to feed the Allies and liberated nations of Europe. Printed in red and dark blue on heavy white card stock. Title within wreath of wheat ears at left of text. Text headed: Member of U.S. Food Administration.
music by Archie Gottler ; words by Edgar Leslie. For voice and piano. Caption title. Advertising includes musical incipit for 'The Letter that never reached home' by Archie Gottler. "I consider 'America I love you' the greatest popular song of its kind ever written. Signed James M. Curley, Mayor, City of Boston"--Cover. F.J. Lawson Co. N.Y. Cover illustration: Large central photograph of James Michael Curley surrounded by emblems of America including the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, a scene of the Boston Tea Party, an American Indian chief, pioneers, pilgrims and a skyscraper / Al. Barbelle.
music by Archie Gottler ; words by Edgar Leslie. For voice and piano. Caption title. Advertising includes musical incipit for 'The Letter that never reached home' by Archie Gottler. "I consider 'America I love you' the greatest popular song of its kind ever written. Signed James M. Curley, Mayor, City of Boston"--Cover. F.J. Lawson Co. N.Y. Cover illustration: Large central photograph of James Michael Curley surrounded by emblems of America including the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, a scene of the Boston Tea Party, an American Indian chief, pioneers, pilgrims and a skyscraper / Al. Barbelle.
Map depicts Perry's arrival in Edo Bay. Across top of image are emblems representing lists of government fortifications around Edo Bay, their leaders and numbers of soldiers. American ship is described, including number of men on board. Map depicts Perry's arrival in Edo Bay. Across top of image are emblems representing lists of government fortifications around Edo Bay, their leaders and numbers of soldiers. American ship is described, including number of men on board. Woodcut print by unknown artist. Japanese style case with bone clasps. Rutland, VT, Tuttle, 1955.
One of a collection of etchings by and after Franck. 'The ambush; two travellers on horseback at left being shot at by an attacker hiding in the undergrowth of a forest at right; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war. 1656' -- British Museum. One of a collection of etchings by and after Franck. 'The ambush; two travellers on horseback at left being shot at by an attacker hiding in the undergrowth of a forest at right; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war. 1656' -- British Museum. Oblong, unbound; in beige cloth portfolio case, brown leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
