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.
One of a series of 6 (of 20?) color engraved plates copied, with variations, apparently from "Abbildung der russisch Kaiserlichen Hilfstruppen welche im Monathe December 1798 in der Gegend von Brünn gelagert waren", published by Mollo, Vienna; each shows single figure in uniform or military costume, outdoors and has manuscript caption. [See also: Russian Musketier, Calmuch, an officer of Grenadiers, an officer of Cossacks, and a private of Cossacks.] One of a series of 6 (of 20?) color engraved plates copied, with variations, apparently from "Abbildung der russisch Kaiserlichen Hilfstruppen welche im Monathe December 1798 in der Gegend von Brünn gelagert waren", published by Mollo, Vienna; each shows single figure in uniform or military costume, outdoors and has manuscript caption. [See also: Russian Musketier, Calmuch, an officer of Grenadiers, an officer of Cossacks, and a private of Cossacks.] Uprightmatted together; margins severely trimmed; yellowed. London, Spencer, 1953.
Original pencil and watercolor drawing, illegibly signed?; figure in national costume, with rifle, seated at base of column. Original pencil and watercolor drawing, illegibly signed?; figure in national costume, with rifle, seated at base of column. Upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger
Etching after Rowlandson. 'Napoleon, immensely elongated, bestrides a prancing horse on the summit of a globe on which 'Swisserla[nd]', 'Germany', and 'Italy' are marked, the upper part only being within the design. Napoleon, in profile to the left, holds a drawn sword inscribed 'Vive La Republique'. The horse is crowned; its collar is inscribed 'Power', the tail-strap 'Libertas'. Below the title: 'A Design for an Intended Statue on the Place la Liberté at Paris.' -- British Museum Etching after Rowlandson. 'Napoleon, immensely elongated, bestrides a prancing horse on the summit of a globe on which 'Swisserla[nd]', 'Germany', and 'Italy' are marked, the upper part only being within the design. Napoleon, in profile to the left, holds a drawn sword inscribed 'Vive La Republique'. The horse is crowned; its collar is inscribed 'Power', the tail-strap 'Libertas'. Below the title: 'A Design for an Intended Statue on the Place la Liberté at Paris.' -- British Museum British Museum catalogue: 'Conjecturally attributed by E. Hawkins and Broadley to May 1804 (the establishment of the Empire), but more in the spirit of prints during the Consulate, and especially early in 1803.'
One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in red and khaki with pistol and pointing with left hand. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in red and khaki with pistol and pointing with left hand. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
Etched (?) caricature (after Rowlandson, signed? and dated 1802 on mount), slightly heightened with ink; men drinking around a table in a wine cellar fall over terrified at the sight of a suit of armor standing before them Etched (?) caricature (after Rowlandson, signed? and dated 1802 on mount), slightly heightened with ink; men drinking around a table in a wine cellar fall over terrified at the sight of a suit of armor standing before them Oblong medium folio, on paper mount, matted; no margins. N.Y., Argosy, 1954. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor; standing figure of native with bow, arrows and small halberd, in war dress. Original unsigned watercolor; standing figure of native with bow, arrows and small halberd, in war dress. Upright medium folio, atted; margins intact; some surface dirt and small tear in right margin.
Hand-colored etched caricature, published April 1816; Princess Charlotte of Wales receiving gift of large sausage from Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg while Prince Regent, seated in background, looks on. Hand-colored etched caricature, published April 1816; Princess Charlotte of Wales receiving gift of large sausage from Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg while Prince Regent, seated in background, looks on. Oblong medium folio, mounted on blue paper; plate mark, margins trimmed close. clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1961.
Collodion print photograph by Holmes, No. 58; panoramic view of large labor or military camp, with tents in valley and box houses along upper ridge, dry hills in background. Collodion print photograph by Holmes, No. 58; panoramic view of large labor or military camp, with tents in valley and box houses along upper ridge, dry hills in background. Oblong small folio, on card backing; no margins; slightly stained, bent. title provided by cataloger
Cromolithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son signed 'Spy'; caricature group portrait of standing and seated general staff officers in South Africa, in campaign dress. [See watercolor of same title.] Cromolithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son signed 'Spy'; caricature group portrait of standing and seated general staff officers in South Africa, in campaign dress. [See watercolor of same title.] Large oblong folio; matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1967.
Original watercolor by Ward signed 'Spy'; caricature group portrait of standing and seated general staff officers in South Africa, in campaign dress. [See lithograph of same title.] Original watercolor by Ward signed 'Spy'; caricature group portrait of standing and seated general staff officers in South Africa, in campaign dress. [See lithograph of same title.] Large oblong folio; matted; margins. London, Charles J. Sawyer, 1973.
Original unsigned watercolor; uniform figure of general holding walking stick, tents and equipment in background. Original unsigned watercolor; uniform figure of general holding walking stick, tents and equipment in background. Upright, matted; margins slightly trimmed; some stains, faded. Title provided by cataloger.
1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; British general? on rearing horse facing left, native infantry and cavalry below 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; British general? on rearing horse facing left, native infantry and cavalry below Album inscribed in ink on flyleaf 'Wm. Jenkins. Ram dutta' Small upright folio. London, Maggs, 1978. 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/)
Napoleon, (l.), and General Cornwallis, (r.), sit opposite each other at a circular table on which a chess board is set out. Napoleon is drawn in profile, making his strong features even more salient. Additionally his uniform announces his identity; he wears a cocked hat, topped with plumes, and a long blue coat with red and gold details. Here Napoleon is not "Little Boney," but rather he is a confident military leader. As he reaches to check Cornwallis' King with the castle, Napoleon rests his sword on the table with his left hand. Cornwallis is represented as a heavy, bewildered gentleman. His decorated uniform is crumpled on his figure, and his thin sword hangs listlessly at his side. Cornwallis raises his hands to his head and goggles at Napoleon; he is clearly no match for Napoleon's ability to strategize the situation. The sheet has been mounted onto a piece of heavy paper. Measurements above reflect the size of the mount followed by the size of the print. On sheet, lower left corner, a small triangle drawn in graphite. Napoleon, (l.), and General Cornwallis, (r.), sit opposite each other at a circular table on which a chess board is set out. Napoleon is drawn in profile, making his strong features even more salient. Additionally his uniform announces his identity; he wears a cocked hat, topped with plumes, and a long blue coat with red and gold details. Here Napoleon is not "Little Boney," but rather he is a confident military leader. As he reaches to check Cornwallis' King with the castle, Napoleon rests his sword on the table with his left hand. Cornwallis is represented as a heavy, bewildered gentleman. His decorated uniform is crumpled on his figure, and his thin sword hangs listlessly at his side. Cornwallis raises his hands to his head and goggles at Napoleon; he is clearly no match for Napoleon's ability to strategize the situation. The sheet has been mounted onto a piece of heavy paper. Measurements above reflect the size of the mount followed by the size of the print. On sheet, lower left corner, a small triangle drawn in graphite. Published by Samuel W. Fores. Mary George notes that this image relates to the inept attempts of Cornwallis to negotiate peace with Napoleon. 1802-01-09 Caption: Pubd Jany 9th 1802 by S W Fores 50 Piccadilly Dialogue: Napoleon, (l.): "Check to your King, remember it is not the first time, and I think a very few Manoeuvres more will completely convince you that I am better acquainted with the Game I am playing than you are aware of." Dialogue: Cornwallis, (r.): "Curse it I shall lose this Game; You are too much for me." Inscription: Folios of Caricatures lent out for the Evening. Collector's Mark: A
Wash drawing of head and shoulder portrait of woman inscribed in ink. Wash drawing of head and shoulder portrait of woman inscribed in ink. Published in the Illustrated London News, August 29, 1868, page 193.
Unsigned watercolor showing 7 men and women sitting in a small sail boat near land, ship in distance. From an Album of Original Military and other Drawings and Water-colors Unsigned watercolor showing 7 men and women sitting in a small sail boat near land, ship in distance. From an Album of Original Military and other Drawings and Water-colors Small upright folio. Camden, ME, Staack, 1954. 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/)
British military band marching through bazaar watched by locals. British military band marching through bazaar watched by locals. Print reproduction of painting exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1888, No. 1073. Title supplied by cataloger.
Color lithograph by Sarony, Major & Knapp; woman (of Sanitary Corps?) handing small object to zouave, who upholds U.S. flag on battlefield, zouave attack in progress in background. Color lithograph by Sarony, Major & Knapp; woman (of Sanitary Corps?) handing small object to zouave, who upholds U.S. flag on battlefield, zouave attack in progress in background. Upright oval small folio; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. Washington, D.C., Williams, 1954.
Hand-colored engraved caricature. 'Louis XVIII caricatured as an elephant, seen from behind. His broad bowed shoulders are the animal's hind-quarters, with an arc of bald head between side-pieces of powdered hair which serve as elephant's ears. A very narrow pointed coat-tail hangs between the pillarlike legs of the gouty king. Across the back is a ribbon from which dangles a fleur-de-lis' -- British Museum Hand-colored engraved caricature. 'Louis XVIII caricatured as an elephant, seen from behind. His broad bowed shoulders are the animal's hind-quarters, with an arc of bald head between side-pieces of powdered hair which serve as elephant's ears. A very narrow pointed coat-tail hangs between the pillarlike legs of the gouty king. Across the back is a ribbon from which dangles a fleur-de-lis' -- British Museum Upright; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1958. Title: A FRENCH ELEPHANT. Publd. by J.W. Fores 50 Piccadilly
Hand-colored engraved caricature (by and?) after A. W. S.; standing figures of guardsman and of a merveilleuse, outdoors. Hand-colored engraved caricature (by and?) after A. W. S.; standing figures of guardsman and of a merveilleuse, outdoors. Oblong, mounted on white paper; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1963 Caption: Publish'd Mar. 7, 1803 by Laurie & Whittle, 33 Fleet Street, London Caption: A. W. S. del 1803
Lithograph from 'Gems of Art', a series of 45 lithographic plates published by Bufford Brothers, Boston; soldiers, artillery train etc. on march through countryside, small figure of dead soldier lying near sand bank in right foreground. Lithograph from 'Gems of Art', a series of 45 lithographic plates published by Bufford Brothers, Boston; soldiers, artillery train etc. on march through countryside, small figure of dead soldier lying near sand bank in right foreground. Small oblong folio; left margin trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.
Color lithograph caricature by and after Hall, printed by Maguire, published April 10, 1834; Horse Guardsman in undress uniform seated before fireplace, besieged by weird birds and frog. Color lithograph caricature by and after Hall, printed by Maguire, published April 10, 1834; Horse Guardsman in undress uniform seated before fireplace, besieged by weird birds and frog. Small oblong; margins trimmed; edges worn and slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.
Halftone illustration and plate from book after Remington; non-commissioned officer drilling recruits in civilian dress outside fort. [See also: Hurdling on three horses, United States Regular Cavalry]. Halftone illustration and plate from book after Remington; non-commissioned officer drilling recruits in civilian dress outside fort. [See also: Hurdling on three horses, United States Regular Cavalry]. From Harper's Weekly, Vol.XLII, No.2153, March 26, 1898, cover . Amityville, N.Y., Greenvale, 1956.
One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Officer with sword and telescope standing and pointing, sapper in background with cables and bars, shovel and hammer on the ground. One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Officer with sword and telescope standing and pointing, sapper in background with cables and bars, shovel and hammer on the ground. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "C. H. Smith. Costume of the British Army. Original Drawings"; soiled, worn, plate mark. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.
2nd in pair of colored lithographs by and after Burgess; review of Highland soldiers on coastal plain, several Highland drummers and drums in center foreground, castle in distance. [See also: Camp of 41st Regiment, Dover Heights; (and) Camps of 44th & 49th Regiments, Arch Cliff fort, Dover]. 2nd in pair of colored lithographs by and after Burgess; review of Highland soldiers on coastal plain, several Highland drummers and drums in center foreground, castle in distance. [See also: Camp of 41st Regiment, Dover Heights; (and) Camps of 44th & 49th Regiments, Arch Cliff fort, Dover]. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Colored aquatint by Malton after Rowlandson, published May 15th, 1789. 'A line of soldiers in formation with rifles opening fire in Hyde Park on the right, behind them a man sits on a horse looking out eagerly over the soldiers; on the left a crowd of people in distress, a man falls flat on his back, pushing a lady over onto her front while a horse ridden by a bald man rears up over her, a man, woman and dog flee the scene to their right, a cloud of smoke from gunfire in background.' -- British Museum Colored aquatint by Malton after Rowlandson, published May 15th, 1789. 'A line of soldiers in formation with rifles opening fire in Hyde Park on the right, behind them a man sits on a horse looking out eagerly over the soldiers; on the left a crowd of people in distress, a man falls flat on his back, pushing a lady over onto her front while a horse ridden by a bald man rears up over her, a man, woman and dog flee the scene to their right, a cloud of smoke from gunfire in background.' -- British Museum Large oblong folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; clean. N.Y., Kennedy Galleries, 1952.
At first glance, Rome appears to be commonplace when, in fact, it is a wonderful city At first glance, Rome appears to be commonplace when, in fact, it is a wonderful city Published in Illustrated Times, September 12, 1863, vol. 3, p. 172.
Unisgned original pencil and watercolor drawing; seated soldier, 3/4-length, in uniform or military costume and turban. Unisgned original pencil and watercolor drawing; seated soldier, 3/4-length, in uniform or military costume and turban. Upright; no margins; slightly soiled.
Song sheet with engraved illustration of 2 soldiers with Magna Charta banner, outdoors, published Nov. 5, 1803. BM description reads: 'Political satire: two soldiers in the countryside rallying to a flag labelled "Magna Charta", on a post labelled "United British Volunteers", above a song celebrating the Magna Carta, with an added verse declaring Britons will die in the cause rather than suffer a Corsican tyrant to give them new laws'. Song sheet with engraved illustration of 2 soldiers with Magna Charta banner, outdoors, published Nov. 5, 1803. BM description reads: 'Political satire: two soldiers in the countryside rallying to a flag labelled "Magna Charta", on a post labelled "United British Volunteers", above a song celebrating the Magna Carta, with an added verse declaring Britons will die in the cause rather than suffer a Corsican tyrant to give them new laws'. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; soiled; tape residue on back. Camden, Me., Staack, 1961.
Original watercolor signed by (Filippo?) Severati; young drummer figure of 29th Foot, outdoors. Original watercolor signed by (Filippo?) Severati; young drummer figure of 29th Foot, outdoors. Upright; margins; marginal tear. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Color aquatint plate by and after I. R. Cruikshank, published April 25th, 1822; sleeping guardsman on bench in guardroom, pigs walking about, 5 vignettes at top representing scenes in dream. Color aquatint plate by and after I. R. Cruikshank, published April 25th, 1822; sleeping guardsman on bench in guardroom, pigs walking about, 5 vignettes at top representing scenes in dream. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed at bottom; slightly soiled. London, Spencer, 1955.