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.
Lithograph published by Tomala; procession in Nógrád of figures in military costume, national costume, musicians, etc., including hero who is carried on shoulders and waves banner. Refers to the National Song. Lithograph published by Tomala; procession in Nógrád of figures in military costume, national costume, musicians, etc., including hero who is carried on shoulders and waves banner. Refers to the National Song. Oblong; margins trimmed; slight foxing. N.Y., Walter Schatzki,1958.
Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; large supply wagon pulled by 2 horses crossing stream, mounted officer accompanying at right, landscape background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; large supply wagon pulled by 2 horses crossing stream, mounted officer accompanying at right, landscape background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".
Copper-engraving; bust portrait of Lafayette in cartouche on pedestal, surrounded by military trophies, swags, etc. Copper-engraving; bust portrait of Lafayette in cartouche on pedestal, surrounded by military trophies, swags, etc. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; soiled.
One of 2 steel engraved plates from book; oval bust portrait in uniform in ornamental enframement, each with small illustrations of military scene below; engraved by G. Stodart. See also: F. Sigel. One of 2 steel engraved plates from book; oval bust portrait in uniform in ornamental enframement, each with small illustrations of military scene below; engraved by G. Stodart. See also: F. Sigel. Upright; margins; foxed. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.
Chromolithograph by Rojas; oval bust portrait in uniform and orders. Chromolithograph by Rojas; oval bust portrait in uniform and orders. Small; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.
Hand-colored engraved caricature (re-issue of 1816 print entitled 'A view of the R-g-t's bomb'); rear view of obese figure (George IV or a royal duke) in uniform, outdoors, spectators looking at his massive mortar in right background. Hand-colored engraved caricature (re-issue of 1816 print entitled 'A view of the R-g-t's bomb'); rear view of obese figure (George IV or a royal duke) in uniform, outdoors, spectators looking at his massive mortar in right background. Upright; margins trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958.
A Marine lies on his back, his knees bent and his head resting on his hands, a book by his side and a fence running across the background. He is seen in extreme perspective, from the feet, with his head hidden behind one of his knees. A Marine lies on his back, his knees bent and his head resting on his hands, a book by his side and a fence running across the background. He is seen in extreme perspective, from the feet, with his head hidden behind one of his knees. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Continues: 'Leatherneck closes his mind to all surroundings and directs his attention to the mysteries of a book'. 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 stipple engraving, numbered 362; child in semi-military costume and hat standing in front of small sofa, sword on table at left, toy horse on floor at right. Hand-colored stipple engraving, numbered 362; child in semi-military costume and hat standing in front of small sofa, sword on table at left, toy horse on floor at right. Upright; plate mark, margins. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1969.
Left panel: yeoman with castle in the distance; right panel: one mounted solder Left panel: yeoman with castle in the distance; right panel: one mounted solder Oblong folio, slightly soiled and worn "Engraved for Spencer's New History of England"
Original charcoal drawing (by Porter (?); nearly illegible signature in lower left corner); two French soldiers supporting wounded Russian (?) labelled in ink 'A Wounded Russian at Salestria'. Original charcoal drawing (by Porter (?); nearly illegible signature in lower left corner); two French soldiers supporting wounded Russian (?) labelled in ink 'A Wounded Russian at Salestria'. Oblong, matted; no margins; slightly worn. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.
Engraved caricature; Highlander and woman pulling wagon or chariot, containing seated dog with headdress of boot, towards hospital for Scotch Pensioners at left and being intercepted by stout figure in ancient military costume. Engraved caricature; Highlander and woman pulling wagon or chariot, containing seated dog with headdress of boot, towards hospital for Scotch Pensioners at left and being intercepted by stout figure in ancient military costume. The small car upon which George III is seated is being pulled by the Princess of Wales and the Earl of Bute. The Duke of Cumberland dressed as a Roman general rushes forward to aid the king. In the right background, merchants dispatch bales going to 'Pondicherry', 'Martinico', 'Guadeloup', 'Louisbourg' and 'Quebec', all names of places captured from the French during the French and Indian War/Seven Years War, which it was proposed to conclude by a peace promoted by Lord Bute. Satire probably designed to induce the ministry of Lord Bute to desist from surrendering these places -- British Museum Satires, Vol IV, page 100, No. 3885 London, Spencer, 1952.
Original watercolor with pen and ink highlights, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a hospital ship taking on supplies at a dock in Southampton, England. Original watercolor with pen and ink highlights, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a hospital ship taking on supplies at a dock in Southampton, England. 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.
Hand-colored caricature of Major of the Scotch Grays (Lt. Col. Cheyney), facing left. Hand-colored caricature of Major of the Scotch Grays (Lt. Col. Cheyney), facing left. Upright, matted; trimmed; worn, several small holes and light soiling. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
One of a collection of 3 color plates of uniform figures from sketch for Royal Diamond Jubilee picture. [See also: Gentleman at Arms.] One of a collection of 3 color plates of uniform figures from sketch for Royal Diamond Jubilee picture. [See also: Gentleman at Arms.] Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
One of a collection of color plates of uniform figures. One of a collection of color plates of uniform figures. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. Langsport, Somerset, Johnston, 1969.
Lithographic caricature by Peter Smith (i.e. Nathaniel Currier). 'A caricature of Democratic candidate Lewis Cass, a general in the War of 1812, suggesting that his expansionist leanings would lead the United States into war. Cass (dubbed "General Gas" by the unfriendly press) is pictured as a veritable war machine. He sits on a wheeled gun-carriage, with his various limbs and body parts in the form of cannon shells and barrels shooting "gas" and shot. Over his head he waves a bloody saber labeled "Manifest Destiny," while reciting, "New Mexico, California, Chihuahua, Zacatecas, MEXICO, Peru, Yucatan, Cuba." These reflect, with some exaggeration, Cass's ambitious agenda for territorial expansion in the wake of American victory in the Mexican War. In his left hand he holds a spear.' -- Library of Congress Lithographic caricature by Peter Smith (i.e. Nathaniel Currier). 'A caricature of Democratic candidate Lewis Cass, a general in the War of 1812, suggesting that his expansionist leanings would lead the United States into war. Cass (dubbed "General Gas" by the unfriendly press) is pictured as a veritable war machine. He sits on a wheeled gun-carriage, with his various limbs and body parts in the form of cannon shells and barrels shooting "gas" and shot. Over his head he waves a bloody saber labeled "Manifest Destiny," while reciting, "New Mexico, California, Chihuahua, Zacatecas, MEXICO, Peru, Yucatan, Cuba." These reflect, with some exaggeration, Cass's ambitious agenda for territorial expansion in the wake of American victory in the Mexican War. In his left hand he holds a spear.' -- Library of Congress Oblong folio, mounted; margins; clean. N.Y., Edward Eberstadt, 1954.
Hand-colored mezzotint semi-caricature, published 25 Sepr. 1770; mounted woman in semi-military riding-habit greeted by officer in foreground, tent encampment in background, including 1 tent where officer is entertaining 2 women guests. Hand-colored mezzotint semi-caricature, published 25 Sepr. 1770; mounted woman in semi-military riding-habit greeted by officer in foreground, tent encampment in background, including 1 tent where officer is entertaining 2 women guests. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. Caption below reads: 'To Visit her Captain miss Kity is come, To the Camp, nor is she afraid of the Sound of the Drums, Tents, & Arms on her Bosom no terror can move, For each Hostile Idea is conquer'd by Love.' Chicago, W. Russell Button, 1964.
Hand-colored engraved caricature after H. Bunbury; soldier at left sitting near tree and tent, being shaved, civilian visitors including a women and black servant looking on at center. Upper part of double print, the lower part entitled 'Recruits' missing. Hand-colored engraved caricature after H. Bunbury; soldier at left sitting near tree and tent, being shaved, civilian visitors including a women and black servant looking on at center. Upper part of double print, the lower part entitled 'Recruits' missing. Small oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed away; yellowed.
1 aquatint published June 24, 1807; British artillery and infantry assaulting masonry fortifications, ships in distance. Descriptive letterpress below image. 1 aquatint published June 24, 1807; British artillery and infantry assaulting masonry fortifications, ships in distance. Descriptive letterpress below image. Print commemorates the events of February 3, 1807, when British troops under General Samuel Auchmuty and Admiral Charles Stirling besieged and captured the city. Giant obling folio. Dedham, MA, Hornblower, 2014 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/)
6th in suite of 12 mounted aquatint plates of battles, military and camp scenes, views (by C. Turner after St. Clair); battle scene on steep ridge, French troops attacking in center, British charging forward in lower left foreground, hilltop in left background. 6th in suite of 12 mounted aquatint plates of battles, military and camp scenes, views (by C. Turner after St. Clair); battle scene on steep ridge, French troops attacking in center, British charging forward in lower left foreground, hilltop in left background. Folio, unbound in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "St. Clair Peninsular Campaign - 1810"; titles and margins trimmed away; clean. From 'A Series of Views of the Principal Occurrences of the Campaigns in Spain and Portugal'. London, Francis Edwards, 1945.
Hand colored engraving published April 10, 1752; view across cour d'honneur of the Escorial, showing units of cavalry guard, spectators and promenaders. Numbered 34. Hand colored engraving published April 10, 1752; view across cour d'honneur of the Escorial, showing units of cavalry guard, spectators and promenaders. Numbered 34. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed close, title cut off and mounted below; hole through left side; clean. London, Maggs, 1952.
One of a pair of hand colored engravings; perspective view towards buildings and along street, with Royal coach and escort emerging from arch at right, men and womenpedestrians. [See also: A view of the Royal building for His Majesty's Horse & Foot Guards with the Treasury in St. James's Park, London.] One of a pair of hand colored engravings; perspective view towards buildings and along street, with Royal coach and escort emerging from arch at right, men and womenpedestrians. [See also: A view of the Royal building for His Majesty's Horse & Foot Guards with the Treasury in St. James's Park, London.] Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. Philadelphia, Sessler, 1944.
Hand-colored engraved caricature by and after Cruikshank, published March 22nd, 1823; portly civilian personage (Duke of York) walking past Horse Guards, showing 2 small mounted sentry figures in background. Hand-colored engraved caricature by and after Cruikshank, published March 22nd, 1823; portly civilian personage (Duke of York) walking past Horse Guards, showing 2 small mounted sentry figures in background. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; edges slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.
Hand-colored engraving (published by Laurie & Whittle, March 14, 1808); view of buildings with court or square in foreground, showing carriage, promenaders etc., including 2 small figures of infantryman and grenadier drummer. Hand-colored engraving (published by Laurie & Whittle, March 14, 1808); view of buildings with court or square in foreground, showing carriage, promenaders etc., including 2 small figures of infantryman and grenadier drummer. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1955.
Colored aquatint published by W. Faden, August 1, 1783, after G.F. Koehler, Aid de Camp to General Eliott; panorama of naval attack on fortified Gibraltar by French and Spanish warships, showing 1 ship exploding, small figures of infantry and artillery on land in right foreground. Colored aquatint published by W. Faden, August 1, 1783, after G.F. Koehler, Aid de Camp to General Eliott; panorama of naval attack on fortified Gibraltar by French and Spanish warships, showing 1 ship exploding, small figures of infantry and artillery on land in right foreground. Large oblong folio, mounted on stiff paper; margins and caption severely trimmed; soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.
Hand-colored engraving; George III standing near coach in courtyard, restraining woman assassin with knife, sentries, Yeomen of the Guard, spectators etc. nearby. Hand-colored engraving; George III standing near coach in courtyard, restraining woman assassin with knife, sentries, Yeomen of the Guard, spectators etc. nearby. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Aquatint, published Feby. 13th, 1798; large paddle-wheel raft equipped with fortifications etc., seen taking on mounted troops for transport. Aquatint, published Feby. 13th, 1798; large paddle-wheel raft equipped with fortifications etc., seen taking on mounted troops for transport. Oblong folio; matted; margins trimmed; creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.
Hand colored engraving after Menageot; perspective view of tent encampment in meadows, soldiers, women and other guests diverting selves in foreground, landscape background with Carisbrooke Castle in left distance, ruins of Sandown Castle in top right distance. Hand colored engraving after Menageot; perspective view of tent encampment in meadows, soldiers, women and other guests diverting selves in foreground, landscape background with Carisbrooke Castle in left distance, ruins of Sandown Castle in top right distance. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1955.
Hand-colored engraving by F. Canot after Short; soldiers drilling in town square watched by men and women, partially ruined buildings in background. Hand-colored engraving by F. Canot after Short; soldiers drilling in town square watched by men and women, partially ruined buildings in background. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.