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 collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1798 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Figure on left watching figure on right putting up a tent marked 4e Halve. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1798 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Figure on left watching figure on right putting up a tent marked 4e Halve. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
Lithograph after 'Lt. Jean Droit 70e D', by Devambez (copy 1); French infantryman with rifle and heavy pack climbing up from trench. Lithograph after 'Lt. Jean Droit 70e D', by Devambez (copy 1); French infantryman with rifle and heavy pack climbing up from trench. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases.
98th 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 red and green stripes. 98th 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 red and green stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
97th 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. 97th 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 st. gold; clean.
49th (The Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Officers of Flank Companies in Review Order; accompanied by color lithograph as published in Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army, Plate 21. Two soldiers, one front and one back view, one foover on horseback, one standing and taling to a soldier, and group of soldiers lined up in background. 49th (The Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Officers of Flank Companies in Review Order; accompanied by color lithograph as published in Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army, Plate 21. Two soldiers, one front and one back view, one foover on horseback, one standing and taling to a soldier, and group of soldiers lined up in background. Small folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
Color lithograph published in R. Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army, Plate 21. Accompanies watercolor of the same scene. Color lithograph published in R. Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army, Plate 21. Accompanies watercolor of the same scene. Matted; margins; black mark along bottom edge. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
96th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of pale yellow oblong uniform patch, with black and red stripes. 96th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of pale yellow oblong uniform patch, with black and red stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
95th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, pale buff trousers and facings, with shouldered rifle. 95th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, pale buff trousers and facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
94th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of white oblong uniform patch, with black and red stripes. 94th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of white oblong uniform patch, with black and red stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
93rd 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, white facings, with shouldered rifle. 93rd 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, white facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
92nd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow oblong uniform patch, with broad red and plum stripes. 92nd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow oblong uniform patch, with broad red and plum stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
91st 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, mustard facings, with shouldered rifle. 91st 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, mustard facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
90th 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 leaf pattern on white center. 90th 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 leaf pattern on white center. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
89th 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. 89th 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 st. gold; clean.
One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in red, white and navy with sword facing forward. One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in red, white and navy with sword facing forward. Unbound; in 1/2 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed and slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
88th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow oblong uniform patch, with black stripes. 88th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow oblong uniform patch, with black stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
87th 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, pale yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. 87th 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, pale yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
One of a collection of 24 New York Zouaves and volunteers uniforms. Figure in blue and red with rifle facing right. One of a collection of 24 New York Zouaves and volunteers uniforms. Figure in blue and red with rifle facing right. 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 and volunteers uniforms. Figure in blue leaning on sword and reading from book. One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves and volunteers uniforms. Figure in blue leaning on sword and reading from book. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
37th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of drummer boy in yellow jacket, white trousers, grenadier hat, playing drum. 37th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of drummer boy in yellow jacket, white trousers, grenadier hat, playing drum. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword and gun, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword and gun, standing. Paris, Librairie Militaire Cart, 1950.
86th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of white oblong uniform patch, with red and black stripes. 86th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of white oblong uniform patch, with red and black stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
85th 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 and facings, with shouldered rifle. 85th 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 and facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
84th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of dark blue oblong uniform patch, with white center, red stripe. 84th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of dark blue oblong uniform patch, with white center, red stripe. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
83rd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, green kilt, navy blue facings, with shouldered rifle. 83rd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, green kilt, navy blue facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
5th of 9 hand-colored etched plates by and after Heath; 2 standing uniform figures of Highlanders, showing front and back of uniform, outdoors. 5th of 9 hand-colored etched plates by and after Heath; 2 standing uniform figures of Highlanders, showing front and back of uniform, outdoors. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather backstrip stamped gold "W. Heath. British Uniforms 1827. Manor Grove Series".
82nd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of dark blue oblong uniform patch, with silver button. 82nd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of dark blue oblong uniform patch, with silver button. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
81st 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, navy blue facings, with shouldered rifle. 81st 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, navy blue 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 uniforms. Figure in blue with red and yellow trim, holding rifle and walking to the left. One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Figure in blue with red and yellow trim, holding rifle and walking to the left. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
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