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.
Original watercolor by De Verger showing large sailing ship and smaller vessel; in manuscript diary. Original watercolor by De Verger showing large sailing ship and smaller vessel; in manuscript diary. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1964. 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 4 color aquatints of military scenes; by Dubourg after Henry Smith (after Robert Daubeny King?), published Augt. 1, 1813. 'A group of soldiers resting beside a gnarled tree around a fire, a man carrying wood approaching them on the left, at the top of a hill, overlooking a fort built on the top of a mountain, soldiers marching along the road at the base, from the left, a town surrounded by thick walls on a lower level behind to left and an aqueduct in the background to right'. -- British Museum. One of a collection of 4 color aquatints of military scenes; by Dubourg after Henry Smith (after Robert Daubeny King?), published Augt. 1, 1813. 'A group of soldiers resting beside a gnarled tree around a fire, a man carrying wood approaching them on the left, at the top of a hill, overlooking a fort built on the top of a mountain, soldiers marching along the road at the base, from the left, a town surrounded by thick walls on a lower level behind to left and an aqueduct in the background to right'. -- British Museum. Large oblong folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
One of 2 color lithographic plates of combat or siege scenes in the 'Incidents of Indian War' series. No. 2 "The Tower of Jhansi" by E. Walker after Watts Phillips, printed by Day & Son. Depicts soldier who has just been shot (Capt. Frank Gordon), another pointing pistol (Capt. Alexander Skene), while a woman (Mrs. Skene) loads a musket; Indians behind. [See also: Cashmere Gate.] One of 2 color lithographic plates of combat or siege scenes in the 'Incidents of Indian War' series. No. 2 "The Tower of Jhansi" by E. Walker after Watts Phillips, printed by Day & Son. Depicts soldier who has just been shot (Capt. Frank Gordon), another pointing pistol (Capt. Alexander Skene), while a woman (Mrs. Skene) loads a musket; Indians behind. [See also: Cashmere Gate.] Mrs Skene and her husband, Captain Alexander Skene of the 68th Bengal Native Infantry, were killed at Jhansi Fort on 8 June 1857 during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Captain Skene was British superintendent at Jhansi. London, Spencer, 1952.
Hand-colored line-engraving, unsigned; rout of French troops, showing Napoleon, mounted in center, galloping toward waiting carriage at right. Hand-colored line-engraving, unsigned; rout of French troops, showing Napoleon, mounted in center, galloping toward waiting carriage at right. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954. Title: THE TOTAL DEFEAT & FLIGHT OF THE FRENCH ARMY (AT THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO) COMMANDED BY NAPOLN. BOUNAPARTE (sic): JUNE 18, 1815 Caption: Publish'd June 4, 1816. by Whittle & Laurie, 53 Fleet Street, London.
Hand-colored etched plate by and after Cruikshank; central view of St. Helena, surrounded by 9 illustrations of figures of Napoleon, soldier figures, view, eagles. Hand-colored etched plate by and after Cruikshank; central view of St. Helena, surrounded by 9 illustrations of figures of Napoleon, soldier figures, view, eagles. Oblong; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.
Color aquatint by T. Sutherland after Marryat; view of tomb slab in fenced enclosure with British sentry, 2 British soldier and sailor visitors leaning on fence at right, landscape background. Color aquatint by T. Sutherland after Marryat; view of tomb slab in fenced enclosure with British sentry, 2 British soldier and sailor visitors leaning on fence at right, landscape background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled.
Round sepia stipple-engraving by Verhelst after Walton; soldier receiving gift of small tobacco-box from sweetheart before departing. Round sepia stipple-engraving by Verhelst after Walton; soldier receiving gift of small tobacco-box from sweetheart before departing. Large square; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
Color aquatint by Well after Livesay, published January 1, 1800; troops and officers on beach and field in foreground, fortifications in left background, cliffs in distance. Color aquatint by Well after Livesay, published January 1, 1800; troops and officers on beach and field in foreground, fortifications in left background, cliffs in distance. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
arranged for the piano forte and dedicated to the Tippecanoe Clubs of the United States by A. Walker. For piano. Cover lith. ill. showing William Henry Harrison leading a charge against an Native Americans.
by William Ratel. For piano. Caption title. Cover lithograph ill. by Thos. Sinclair, Lith. Phil, depicts Gen. Harrison on rearing horse, soldiers in battle in background.
composed by T. Comer. For piano. Illustration: in the foreground a leaping tiger; placed beneath the tiger, in the background, are troops marching in formation / Pendleton's Lithography.
One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published December 1, 1771; a soldier (Lieut. Alex Murray, 1st Guards) with cane and sword marching. One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published December 1, 1771; a soldier (Lieut. Alex Murray, 1st Guards) with cane and sword marching. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather backstrip label stamped gold; most clean, some worn.
Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Marks; Louis XVIII, Alexander of Russia, Francis II of Austria and Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia driving on sledge pulled by princes of Holy Alliance, John Bull in background closing toll-gate ahead of them. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Marks; Louis XVIII, Alexander of Russia, Francis II of Austria and Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia driving on sledge pulled by princes of Holy Alliance, John Bull in background closing toll-gate ahead of them. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean, edges worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1959.
5th in collection of 11 color engravings by Harris, after Martens, published Jan. 1, 1848; clash of British and Indian infantry in hectic combat, large rock formations in background. 5th in collection of 11 color engravings by Harris, after Martens, published Jan. 1, 1848; clash of British and Indian infantry in hectic combat, large rock formations in background. Large oblong folio, matted; some margins severely or entirely trimmed; some worn, soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
1st in collection of 11 colored engravings by Harris, after Martens 'from a sketch by Major G.F. White, H.M. 31st', published June 14th, 1848; British infantry charging toward left against Sikh artillery battery and massed troops; Sikh snipers perched in trees at left. 1st in collection of 11 colored engravings by Harris, after Martens 'from a sketch by Major G.F. White, H.M. 31st', published June 14th, 1848; British infantry charging toward left against Sikh artillery battery and massed troops; Sikh snipers perched in trees at left. Large oblong folio, matted; some margins severely or entirely trimmed; some worn, soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
One of a collection of 11 original tempera drawings on gray board, most signed by Red (pseudonym). One of a collection of 11 original tempera drawings on gray board, most signed by Red (pseudonym). Upright medium folio; margins intact; corner crumpled. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952
12th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; large troop of mounted uniform figures riding with swords drawn in open country. 12th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; large troop of mounted uniform figures riding with swords drawn in open country. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
One of a collection of 5 original gouache drawings on gray board signed by Topee (pseudonym) of uniform figures. One of a collection of 5 original gouache drawings on gray board signed by Topee (pseudonym) of uniform figures. Upright medium folio; margins intact; clean, corner crumpled. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952
1 watercolor in sketchbook; soldier sitting smoking cigarette, other osldiers in background 1 watercolor in sketchbook; soldier sitting smoking cigarette, other osldiers in background 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. Small folio. Gift of the artist, 1994 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/)
Color aquatint by J. C. Stadler after Rosenberg, published March 1st, 1811; equestrian portrait in profile, uniform of 10th Hussars, outdoors, riding toward left, small figures of hussar troop and Brighton Pavilion in background. [See also: King George the Third, in the fiftieth year of his reign]. Color aquatint by J. C. Stadler after Rosenberg, published March 1st, 1811; equestrian portrait in profile, uniform of 10th Hussars, outdoors, riding toward left, small figures of hussar troop and Brighton Pavilion in background. [See also: King George the Third, in the fiftieth year of his reign]. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
31st in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; rear view of 2 standing uniform figures, marching with shouldered rifles down lane toward town in background, more soldiers on road in distance. 31st in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; rear view of 2 standing uniform figures, marching with shouldered rifles down lane toward town in background, more soldiers on road in distance. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 20 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
27th in coll. of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; Highland infantry regiment with flag lining up to march in town square, coach and livery, domed building in background. 27th in coll. of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; Highland infantry regiment with flag lining up to march in town square, coach and livery, domed building in background. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 19 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
Respectfully dedicated to Gen. Edward Burleson of the Republic of Texas by Francis Prentiss ; music arranged by William C. Glynn. For piano. Cover lith. ill by Thayer & Co depicting cavalrymen (Mexican and Texan?) in combat.
Caption title: Texas quick step, arranged for the piano forte. New York, Published by Firth & Hall. Copyrighted by J. Willis. Cover lith. ill. by Endicott after H. Wade: militiamen marching, smaller figures of soldiers in the background, ornamental enframement of scrolls, trophies, allegories.
One of a collection of 5 original gouache drawings on gray board signed by Topee (pseudonym) of uniform figures. One of a collection of 5 original gouache drawings on gray board signed by Topee (pseudonym) of uniform figures. Upright medium folio; margins intact; clean, corner crumpled. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952
Original watercolor signed by Reeks; 2 amphibious troop carriers landing under fire at Iwo Jima, through high waves. Original watercolor signed by Reeks; 2 amphibious troop carriers landing under fire at Iwo Jima, through high waves. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.
Hand-colored engraved caricature plate; comic figures of soldiers crowding near table at which is seated civilian lawyer with cartoons. Hand-colored engraved caricature plate; comic figures of soldiers crowding near table at which is seated civilian lawyer with cartoons. Oblong folio; plate mark; bottom margin trimmed; repaired tear, soiled.
One of a suite of 3 color lithographic plates by E. Walker after Fairlie, 10th Hussars, printed by Day & Son, of military scenes and groups. [See also: In front of the main guard and Orderly T.S. Major.] One of a suite of 3 color lithographic plates by E. Walker after Fairlie, 10th Hussars, printed by Day & Son, of military scenes and groups. [See also: In front of the main guard and Orderly T.S. Major.] Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, W. M. Sabin, 1947.
One of a suite of 3 color lithographic plates by E. Walker after Fairlie, 10th Hussars, printed by Day & Son, of military scenes and groups. [See also: Drill order and In front of main guard.] One of a suite of 3 color lithographic plates by E. Walker after Fairlie, 10th Hussars, printed by Day & Son, of military scenes and groups. [See also: Drill order and In front of main guard.] Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, W. M. Sabin, 1947.
One of a suite of 3 color lithographic plates by E. Walker after Fairlie, printed by Day & Son, of military scenes and groups. [See also: Drill order and Orderly T.S. Major.] One of a suite of 3 color lithographic plates by E. Walker after Fairlie, printed by Day & Son, of military scenes and groups. [See also: Drill order and Orderly T.S. Major.] Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, W. M. Sabin, 1947.