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 suite of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by R.M. Jephson - possibly Richard Mounteney Jephson) showing soldiers in battle. [See also: R.A.M.C. at Balaclava]. One of a suite of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by R.M. Jephson - possibly Richard Mounteney Jephson) showing soldiers in battle. [See also: R.A.M.C. at Balaclava]. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
One of a suite of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Jephson - possibly Richard Mounteney Jephson) showing soldiers in battle. [See also: R.A.M.C. at Balaclava]. One of a suite of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Jephson - possibly Richard Mounteney Jephson) showing soldiers in battle. [See also: R.A.M.C. at Balaclava]. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
Original sepia photograph; group portrait of 19 unidentified standing, seating and lying field officers, and 2 boys in front of regimental hut. Original sepia photograph; group portrait of 19 unidentified standing, seating and lying field officers, and 2 boys in front of regimental hut. Oblong, on white thin card; slightly soiled with rip; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger.
112th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of purple oblong uniform patch, with white center and red stripe. 112th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of purple oblong uniform patch, with white center and red stripe. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
111th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, purple facings, with shouldered rifle. 111th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, purple facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
110th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of dark green oblong uniform patch, with white center and green stripes. 110th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of dark green oblong uniform patch, with white center and green stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.
109th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, dark green facings, with shouldered rifle. 109th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, dark green facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.
composed & dedicated to the 55th Regt. Mass. Vols. by J.S. Jacobus Cover tinted lithograph by J.H. Bufford: three-quarter length portrait of Col. A.S. Hartwell For piano solo Cover title
Original watercolor signed by P.W. Reynolds; 2 standing figures near wall, showing front and rear of undress and dress uniforms. Original watercolor signed by P.W. Reynolds; 2 standing figures near wall, showing front and rear of undress and dress uniforms. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
108th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of bright green oblong uniform patch, with white center and dark green stripe. 108th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of bright green oblong uniform patch, with white center and dark green stripe. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
107th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, bright green facings, with shouldered rifle. 107th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, bright green facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
39th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of grenadier in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding pike, facing toward right. 39th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of grenadier in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding pike, facing toward right. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in Khaki and blue facing right. One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in Khaki and blue facing right. Unbound; in 1/2 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
106th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of scarlet oblong uniform patch, with white center. 106th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of scarlet oblong uniform patch, with white center. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
105th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, scarlet facings, with shouldered rifle. 105th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, scarlet facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves and volunteer uniforms. Figure in blue and orange with sword and right hand on hip. One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves and volunteer uniforms. Figure in blue and orange with sword and right hand on hip. Unbound, in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Figure in blue, gold and orange with rifle facing right. One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Figure in blue, gold and orange with rifle facing right. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
One of a collection of 11 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, some signed on back by Bowling. Figure in gray, white and red facing right. One of a collection of 11 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, some signed on back by Bowling. Figure in gray, white and red facing right. Folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom.
1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; standing figure holding musket, other soldiers in background by tent encampment 1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; standing figure holding musket, other soldiers in background by tent encampment Upright folio. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961. 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 signed by Norie of two uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Norie of two uniform figures. Upright; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Simkin; standing uniform figures showing officer of 1832 in review order; other shows private of 1815 in marching order. One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Simkin; standing uniform figures showing officer of 1832 in review order; other shows private of 1815 in marching order. Upright folio, matted; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Simkin; standing uniform figures showing private of 1815 in marching order; other showing officer of 1832 in review order. One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Simkin; standing uniform figures showing private of 1815 in marching order; other showing officer of 1832 in review order. Upright folio; matted; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
101st in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, green facings, with shouldered rifle. 101st in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, green facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
Original watercolor signed by Norie of standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed by Norie of standing uniform figure. Upright; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery
100th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of black oblong uniform patch, with red stripes. 100th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of black oblong uniform patch, with red stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
99th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, black facings, with shouldered rifle. 99th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, black facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
Color lithograph by E. Walker, Day & Son after Mornewick; uniform group near tree stump, outdoors. Color lithograph by E. Walker, Day & Son after Mornewick; uniform group near tree stump, outdoors. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; slightly yellowed. New York, Hymes, 1946.
11th of 16 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (by and after Carl Müller) of uniform figures and groups 1. Hauptmann u. Commandant der freiwilligen Artillerie -- 2. Major u. Commandant des 1ten Inf. Bataillon's -- 3. Adjutant des Obristen (Oberlieutenant) -- 4. Major und Commandant des freiwilligen Inf. Bataillons -- 6. Adjutant de Obristen (Lieutenant) -- 7. Major und Commandant der freien Cavallerie -- 8. Major und Commandant des freiw. Jäger-Bataillon
One of a suite of242 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in green and white leaning on rifle. One of a suite of242 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in green and white leaning on rifle. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1953.
One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green holding sword in air with right hand. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green holding sword in air with right hand. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold.
