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.
1 watercolor inscribed 'Pace -44'; distant view of ambulance on road with trees 1 watercolor inscribed 'Pace -44'; distant view of ambulance on road with trees Gift of The Stephen and Palmina Pace Foundation, 2018. 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. 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/)
One of a collection of 12 engraved plates of equestrian portraits by and after Weiss. Mounted figure in full armor and sash, holding baton on rearing horse, city of Oppenheim and Rhine River in background, troops crossing bridge of boats One of a collection of 12 engraved plates of equestrian portraits by and after Weiss. Mounted figure in full armor and sash, holding baton on rearing horse, city of Oppenheim and Rhine River in background, troops crossing bridge of boats Upright folio, foxed, in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
Colored lithographic plate by Koeppelin after Sainson, numbered 149; 2 illustrations of uniform figures. From: 'Voyage de la corvette l'Astrolabe exécuté par ordre du roi, pendant les années 1826-1827-1828-1829' (Paris, 1833) Colored lithographic plate by Koeppelin after Sainson, numbered 149; 2 illustrations of uniform figures. From: 'Voyage de la corvette l'Astrolabe exécuté par ordre du roi, pendant les années 1826-1827-1828-1829' (Paris, 1833) Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.
5th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; panoramic scene of army of pikemen and warships beginning siege against walled town on shoreline, in background. 5th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; panoramic scene of army of pikemen and warships beginning siege against walled town on shoreline, in background. Folio, unbound; in maroon cloth case, yellow cloth backstrip label stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
4th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; Prussian infantry troop marching through town; mounted hussars, in scarlet jackets, man with tray of drinks in left foreground; man and woman talking to soldiers in right foreground, other civilians in background.. 4th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; Prussian infantry troop marching through town; mounted hussars, in scarlet jackets, man with tray of drinks in left foreground; man and woman talking to soldiers in right foreground, other civilians in background.. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".
Original wash drawing signed by da Canal; full-length portrait in uniform, telescope in right hand, on shoreline, cannon at right, fleet in background. (Engraving after the above in apt. of Signor de Servin at Palazzo Abrizzi, Venice.) Original wash drawing signed by da Canal; full-length portrait in uniform, telescope in right hand, on shoreline, cannon at right, fleet in background. (Engraving after the above in apt. of Signor de Servin at Palazzo Abrizzi, Venice.) Small upright folio, mounted on white paper with ink border, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952. title provided by cataloger
Chromolithograph by and after Heinemann (copied from von Menzel?); uniform figure pulling on glove. Chromolithograph by and after Heinemann (copied from von Menzel?); uniform figure pulling on glove. Upright; margins intact; yellowed, slightly worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
Lithographic poster by Kobe, printed by Wurzbach; 3 illustrations of arms and trophies at top and bottom, central illustration of military review, surrounded by printed slogans, exhortations etc. Lithographic poster by Kobe, printed by Wurzbach; 3 illustrations of arms and trophies at top and bottom, central illustration of military review, surrounded by printed slogans, exhortations etc. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled. Hamburg, Schulz, 1951. title provided by cataloger
One of a set of 7 color copper engraved plates, each with one or two uniform figures. Figure on left in green and khaki holding rifle; figure on right in white holding sword and rifle. One of a set of 7 color copper engraved plates, each with one or two uniform figures. Figure on left in green and khaki holding rifle; figure on right in white holding sword and rifle. In red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; foxed and slightly soiled. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.
One of a suite of 8 numbered color lithograph plates by Jahn, printed by Wilh. Koppenhagen, each showing uniform group of 6-10 figures with standard. 6 figures in n groups of 2 with plumed hats, one with flag and the remainder with rifles or swords. One of a suite of 8 numbered color lithograph plates by Jahn, printed by Wilh. Koppenhagen, each showing uniform group of 6-10 figures with standard. 6 figures in n groups of 2 with plumed hats, one with flag and the remainder with rifles or swords. Small oblong folio, margins intact; yellowed. Bound in green cloth, white leather labels stamped gold. Vienna, Gilhofer, 1962.
One of a set of 16 (of ?) colored and uncolored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht of cavalry musicians. Uncolored plate of figure playing horn on horseback. Title also in German. One of a set of 16 (of ?) colored and uncolored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht of cavalry musicians. Uncolored plate of figure playing horn on horseback. Title also in German. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, maroon leather label stamped gold; some foxing. New York, F. Staack, 1947.
One of a set of 16 (of ?) colored and uncolored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht of cavalry musicians. Hand colored figure in turban on white horse playing horn. Title also in German. One of a set of 16 (of ?) colored and uncolored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht of cavalry musicians. Hand colored figure in turban on white horse playing horn. Title also in German. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, maroon leather label stamped gold; foxed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1968.
Napoleon leads an army of rat soldiers on the island of St Helena. He stands outside a tent, sword in hand Napoleon leads an army of rat soldiers on the island of St Helena. He stands outside a tent, sword in hand Label(s): Vivre libre ou -- courir! [live free or run!] Label(s): Mort aux Chats [Death to Cats]
One of a pair of engravings by Beaumont after Wouwermans. 'A sutler's booth, with on the right cavalry soldiers gathered outside the tent; one of the soldiers, whose horse is pissing, blows his trumpet, while another pesters a wench; on the far right a horse eats at a manger; in the distance, at left, the military camp' -- British Museum. One of a pair of engravings by Beaumont after Wouwermans. 'A sutler's booth, with on the right cavalry soldiers gathered outside the tent; one of the soldiers, whose horse is pissing, blows his trumpet, while another pesters a wench; on the far right a horse eats at a manger; in the distance, at left, the military camp' -- British Museum. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.
15th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; bird's-eye view of military ceremony, official awarding wreath to Duke within small fort surrounded by moat or river. Depicts the Duke of Parma being presented with the Golden Fleece at Fort Kallo (Fort Liefkenshoek). 15th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; bird's-eye view of military ceremony, official awarding wreath to Duke within small fort surrounded by moat or river. Depicts the Duke of Parma being presented with the Golden Fleece at Fort Kallo (Fort Liefkenshoek). Folio, unbound; in maroon cloth case, yellow cloth backstrip label stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
6th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; panoramic view of massive army of pikemen and cavalry attacking town at upper left background, tent encampment and river at right, women on far right cooking 6th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; panoramic view of massive army of pikemen and cavalry attacking town at upper left background, tent encampment and river at right, women on far right cooking Folio, unbound; in maroon cloth case, yellow cloth backstrip label st. gold. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
Line-engraving by and after Prestel, reprint (?) by Küffner; group portrait of Kaiser and courtiers, indoors, in throne hall, 2 pet dogs in left foreground. Line-engraving by and after Prestel, reprint (?) by Küffner; group portrait of Kaiser and courtiers, indoors, in throne hall, 2 pet dogs in left foreground. Large upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.
Engraving by William Rogers. 'Full-length portrait of Alfonso VI of Castile and León; turned to the left; wearing armour and a short cloak' -- British Museum Engraving by William Rogers. 'Full-length portrait of Alfonso VI of Castile and León; turned to the left; wearing armour and a short cloak' -- British Museum Small upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; some staining. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title supplied by cataloger.
Color print after Gibb; battle scene, mounted officers leading line of Highland infantry up ridge toward left. Color print after Gibb; battle scene, mounted officers leading line of Highland infantry up ridge toward left. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean.
Subject: soldiers climbing hill into battle; J. Brandard; M. & N. Hanhart Lith. Imp. Subject: soldiers climbing hill into battle; J. Brandard; M. & N. Hanhart Lith. Imp. Title continues: A battle piece for the piano forte by Albert Lindahl. Price 3/- Ent. Sta. Hall.
Manuscript letter with crude watercolor drawing of full-length portrait of Picard in uniform. Manuscript letter with crude watercolor drawing of full-length portrait of Picard in uniform. Oblong folio, matted; margins; yellowed, creased, worn. Paris, Cart, 1952.
Engraving (from book published 1684) by and after Landry, dated 1683 by artist; oval bust portrait in armor, helmet, book etc. and arms below. Engraving (from book published 1684) by and after Landry, dated 1683 by artist; oval bust portrait in armor, helmet, book etc. and arms below. Small upright; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints. Title: ALLAIN MANESON MALLET PARISI, INGENI DES CAMPS ET ARMÉES DU ROY DE PORTUGAL P. Landry ad Vium sc, 1683
Etching (by and after?) Fioravanti; Austrian foot soldiers, partially in armor, forming a square to withstand cavalry charge of Turks, of whom 5 representative figures are charging at left; legend begins with dedication "Alla Sacra Maesta Cesarea di Massimiliano. II. Imperatore." Etching (by and after?) Fioravanti; Austrian foot soldiers, partially in armor, forming a square to withstand cavalry charge of Turks, of whom 5 representative figures are charging at left; legend begins with dedication "Alla Sacra Maesta Cesarea di Massimiliano. II. Imperatore." Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed very close.
words and music by Francis C. Chantereau. March for voice and piano. English and French words. Cover title. Dedicated to: Marshal Foch. Advertisement for "Come back to me": p. [6] Cover illustration: photograph of Marshal Foch. Parts available for orchestra and band.
Poster showing four soldiers enjoying pie, doughnuts, and coffee. One has a souvenir German helmet on his backpack, another has a German cap on his gun Poster showing four soldiers enjoying pie, doughnuts, and coffee. One has a souvenir German helmet on his backpack, another has a German cap on his gun Oblong folio.
Color aquatint after Dupré; portly figure in uniform and wearing fur-trimmed cloak, seated on divan, holding long staff, weapons hanging on wall in right background. From Louis Dupré, 'Voyage à Athènes et à Constantinople'. Color aquatint after Dupré; portly figure in uniform and wearing fur-trimmed cloak, seated on divan, holding long staff, weapons hanging on wall in right background. From Louis Dupré, 'Voyage à Athènes et à Constantinople'. Large upright, matted; margins trimmed, torn at bottom; yellowed and slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.
Original unsigned manuscript letter of 4 pages dated December 4, 8, 9, 1831, with water-color illustration of uniform figure of zouave titled 'Soldat zouave 2 ème Bn." Original unsigned manuscript letter of 4 pages dated December 4, 8, 9, 1831, with water-color illustration of uniform figure of zouave titled 'Soldat zouave 2 ème Bn." Small upright folio. Paris, Roulleau (acc. 1962). 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/)
Original sepia conté crayon sketch of a bearded Algerian's face with a tall hat. On reverse is a sketch of a hatless man looking up. Original sepia conté crayon sketch of a bearded Algerian's face with a tall hat. On reverse is a sketch of a hatless man looking up. Fisher served overseas during World War Two as a map specialist with the U.S. Army's 30th Topographic Engineers.
