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.
6th in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; soldier in green coat, white trousers, brown hat, near pine tree on mountain ridge, facing right. 6th in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; soldier in green coat, white trousers, brown hat, near pine tree on mountain ridge, facing right. Small, unbound, clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colours by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.
Hand-colored version of engraving by Grignion Archibald Campbell, published 10 Nov. 1762: view of fort and grounds, small tent encampment and soldier figures in foreground. Hand-colored version of engraving by Grignion Archibald Campbell, published 10 Nov. 1762: view of fort and grounds, small tent encampment and soldier figures in foreground. Oblong; margins.
Hand-colored engraving published April 3rd, 1809 ; carriage and litter procession with military escort crossing city square, market cross in center, buildings and spectators in background. Hand-colored engraving published April 3rd, 1809 ; carriage and litter procession with military escort crossing city square, market cross in center, buildings and spectators in background. Reproduced from 'La Serre's 'Histoire de l'entrée de la Reyne Mère dans la Grande Brétaigne' (London, George Thomason and Octavian Pullen, 1639)
In this scene, a group of gentlemen are seated in a drawing room and are over-indulging in alcohol. Several of the men have had far too much to drink and are falling to the floor, lying under the table or vomiting. Two men, however, continue to raise their glasses and toast Lord Wellington with whisky. In this scene, a group of gentlemen are seated in a drawing room and are over-indulging in alcohol. Several of the men have had far too much to drink and are falling to the floor, lying under the table or vomiting. Two men, however, continue to raise their glasses and toast Lord Wellington with whisky. Published by McCleary. Not signed, not dated. Not listed in Broadley or in the British Museum catalog. Caption: "Lord Wellington & our Army in Portugal." Caption: Pub'd by McCleary, 32 Nassau Street
Hand-colored etched caricature after Gillrary, published Feby. 16th, 1804; scrawny Prince of Wales's hussar (Col. George Leigh, 10th Light Dragoons), mounted and facing left, landscape background with small figures of huntsmen galloping. Hand-colored etched caricature after Gillrary, published Feby. 16th, 1804; scrawny Prince of Wales's hussar (Col. George Leigh, 10th Light Dragoons), mounted and facing left, landscape background with small figures of huntsmen galloping. Upright, matted; plate mark, top margin trimmed close; clean.
Hand colored etched caricature, published Augt. 22d, 1827; 2 naval officers (one being the Duke of Clarence) and civilian at table with fruits and wines. Hand colored etched caricature, published Augt. 22d, 1827; 2 naval officers (one being the Duke of Clarence) and civilian at table with fruits and wines. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Original watercolor signed B.D. Grant and dated Allibabad, Dec. 12, 1845; standing uniform figure facing front; unfinished pencil sketch of military combat on verso; matted together with signed pencil sketch of dead horse and 4-page holograph letter by Grant. Original watercolor signed B.D. Grant and dated Allibabad, Dec. 12, 1845; standing uniform figure facing front; unfinished pencil sketch of military combat on verso; matted together with signed pencil sketch of dead horse and 4-page holograph letter by Grant. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
Colored lithograph (after Fane); uniform group reconnoitering in mountains, looking toward left from cliff. Colored lithograph (after Fane); uniform group reconnoitering in mountains, looking toward left from cliff. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean, edges worn. London, Spencer, 1952.
Color aquatint by Lizars after Allan; mounted figure in military costume, riding toward left, 2 smaller mounted figures in right background. Color aquatint by Lizars after Allan; mounted figure in military costume, riding toward left, 2 smaller mounted figures in right background. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; somewhat soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.
Wash drawing signed by de Haenen; wounded being evacuated on stretchers from dressing-station tents during grass fire. Wash drawing signed by de Haenen; wounded being evacuated on stretchers from dressing-station tents during grass fire. From photograph by Lieut. Ernest Blake Knox, R.A.M.C., for The Graphic, September 15, 1900, page 380. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger.
6th in collection of 9 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) copied from originals in library of India Office; profile view of bearded lancer in royal blue coat and hat, gold trim, facing left. 6th in collection of 9 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) copied from originals in library of India Office; profile view of bearded lancer in royal blue coat and hat, gold trim, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio st. green; clean. London, Lawson, 1955.
One of a suite of 11 original unsigned watercolors, evidently by a native artist. Figure with shield, sword and rifle facing left. One of a suite of 11 original unsigned watercolors, evidently by a native artist. Figure with shield, sword and rifle facing left. Unbound, mounted on beige boards; slightly soiled, in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold "Indian Seapoys and Tradesmen. Original Water Colors, c. 1810". London, Maggs, 1958.
Political cartoon: monument surmounted by figure of Columbia, below scenes from the Civil War. Political cartoon: monument surmounted by figure of Columbia, below scenes from the Civil War. From Harper's Weekly, June 8, 1882, page 349. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.
Original wash drawing signed and dated by Woodville, for unidentified magazine issue of Aug. 1, 1908; infantry column on the march on narrow mountain path, accompanied by women and pack-mules, body of water and mountain in background. Original wash drawing signed and dated by Woodville, for unidentified magazine issue of Aug. 1, 1908; infantry column on the march on narrow mountain path, accompanied by women and pack-mules, body of water and mountain in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
Uncolored print; uniform group of artillery unit, in field, with mounted officer, cannon wagon, drummer in foreground. Uncolored print; uniform group of artillery unit, in field, with mounted officer, cannon wagon, drummer in foreground. Oblong folio; margins trimmed and partly replaced; worn, soiled. Paris, Bihn?
Color print; uniform group of artillery unit, in field, with mounted officer, cannon wagon, drummer in foreground. Color print; uniform group of artillery unit, in field, with mounted officer, cannon wagon, drummer in foreground. Oblong folio; margins trimmed and partly replaced; worn, soiled. Paris, Bihn?
Hand-colored etched caricature plate by Bretherton after Banbury, published May 23, 1799; comic figures, 1 in uniform, sitting and standing near table, having discussion, 2 dogs at right Hand-colored etched caricature plate by Bretherton after Banbury, published May 23, 1799; comic figures, 1 in uniform, sitting and standing near table, having discussion, 2 dogs at right Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; creased, slightly stained Jamestown, RI, North, 1953.
Hand-colored etched caricature plate by Bretherton after Banbury, published by Fores, 2d. Jany. 1773; comic figures, 1 in uniform, sitting and standing near table, having discussion, 2 dogs at right Hand-colored etched caricature plate by Bretherton after Banbury, published by Fores, 2d. Jany. 1773; comic figures, 1 in uniform, sitting and standing near table, having discussion, 2 dogs at right Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; creased, slightly stained N.Y., Kennedy Galleries, 1954.
One of a pair of hand colored lithographs by W.T. Fry after Harlow, published May 8th, 1817; mounted lancer figures in dress and undress uniform, facing right. One of a pair of hand colored lithographs by W.T. Fry after Harlow, published May 8th, 1817; mounted lancer figures in dress and undress uniform, facing right. Large upright folio, matted; margins; creased.
One of a pair of hand colored lithographs by W.T. Fry after Harlow; mounted lancer figures in dress and undress uniform facing left. One of a pair of hand colored lithographs by W.T. Fry after Harlow; mounted lancer figures in dress and undress uniform facing left. Large upright folio, matted; margins; creased.
Original unsigned watercolor; mounted officers and staff in foreground, infantry drawn up before buildings in background, small figures of drummer and trumpeter in center foreground. Original unsigned watercolor; mounted officers and staff in foreground, infantry drawn up before buildings in background, small figures of drummer and trumpeter in center foreground. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Redfern, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger
Hand-colored etched caricature of a military inspector (Maj.-Gen. Jenkinson) facing left, published Feby. 1804. Hand-colored etched caricature of a military inspector (Maj.-Gen. Jenkinson) facing left, published Feby. 1804. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
A scene in the caves of the Sint Pietersberg during the Siege of Maastricht by the French armies of Napoleon in 1796 A scene in the caves of the Sint Pietersberg during the Siege of Maastricht by the French armies of Napoleon in 1796 Signed and dated (lower left) : Dirk Langendijk fecit / 1800. 'Various engagements took place in the caves of the Sint Pietersberg during the French siege of Maastricht in the Dutch province of Limburg in 1794. Sint Pietersburg was of strategic importance because of the fortress that was situated on its northern flank. Marl from the Sint Pietersburg had been mined for centuries, which created a vast network of underground tunnels and caves. The French had obtained a primitive map of the cave system and devised a plan to set off explosives underneath the fortress. The artist may have based this image on observations recorded by himself, or from written or other sources' -- information from Dr. Louis Sloos, and the dealer. 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/)
Original watercolor (by Eyre); soldiers with women and children cooking and washing etc. in foreground, tent encampment in background, buildings showing above trees in distance including Westminster Abbey. Original watercolor (by Eyre); soldiers with women and children cooking and washing etc. in foreground, tent encampment in background, buildings showing above trees in distance including Westminster Abbey. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker, 1952.
Subject: Military band marching; C.G.Roder Ltd., London. Subject: Military band marching; C.G.Roder Ltd., London. Title continues: By J. Ord Hume. Price 2/- net. Sabbath Morn; - Christchurch Bells; - Inspection; - March to church; - Divine Service; - A Soldier's hymn; - The return home.
10th in collection of 10 original pen and ink drawings signed and dated by Jeffreys; interior of troop train at night, soldiers resting and talking on crowded bunks. 10th in collection of 10 original pen and ink drawings signed and dated by Jeffreys; interior of troop train at night, soldiers resting and talking on crowded bunks. 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
Color semi-humourous aquatint; midshipman in uniform sitting on chest and working as boot-black in street. Color semi-humourous aquatint; midshipman in uniform sitting on chest and working as boot-black in street. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean, yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
words by a lady ; music by Mark Hassler ; respectfully dedicated to H.T. Helmbold. Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (STB) and piano. Caption title. Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 5. First line of text: Yes! Lady on the battleground. Frist line of refrain: Upon the battlefield he lies. Color illustration: scene of a wounded soldier in a military hospital in conversation with two women, a man and a child / James Queen Lith. ; printed in oil colors by P.S. Duval & Son.
