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.
From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; standing figure of bandsman in khaki uniform, red fez, carrying tuba. From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; standing figure of bandsman in khaki uniform, red fez, carrying tuba. Small, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, red leather label st. gold "African regiments 1897-1957 - water colors by C.C.P. Lawson". London, Lawson, 1959.
From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; standing figure of drummer in khaki uniform, red fez, playing drum. From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; standing figure of drummer in khaki uniform, red fez, playing drum. Small, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, red leather label st. gold "African regiments 1897-1957 - water colors by C.C.P. Lawson". London, Lawson, 1959.
Original watercolor signed by Simkin of one mounted and one standing uniform figure; dress and undress. Original watercolor signed by Simkin of one mounted and one standing uniform figure; dress and undress. Small upright folio; matted; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery.
One of a collection of 18 original watercolors after Robert Ebsworth of uniform groups. 7 figures, some standing, some on horseback. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors after Robert Ebsworth of uniform groups. 7 figures, some standing, some on horseback. Oblong, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean.
Watercolor signed and dated 1820 by W. H(eath), apparently a later copy after an original work of 1812; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Watercolor signed and dated 1820 by W. H(eath), apparently a later copy after an original work of 1812; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed by Simkin of a mounted uniform figure facing right. Original watercolor signed by Simkin of a mounted uniform figure facing right. Upright; matted; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
One of a collection of 11 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, some signed on back by Bowling. Figure in red, white and gold holding bugle. One of a collection of 11 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, some signed on back by Bowling. Figure in red, white and gold holding bugle. Folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London dealer.
Original sepia photograph of troops marching in a field, led by officers on horseback. On back in pencil: 3rd Hams 1898. Original sepia photograph of troops marching in a field, led by officers on horseback. On back in pencil: 3rd Hams 1898. Oblong medium folio; no margins; faded, creased.
2nd in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; 2 mounted uniform figures, 1 holding sabre, the other holding regimental colors. 2nd in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; 2 mounted uniform figures, 1 holding sabre, the other holding regimental colors. Folio and large folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
One of a collection of 21 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. One of a collection of 21 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "W. Heath. British Uniforms. c. 1827"; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; mounted dragoon, facing left, beside standing officer, outdoors. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; mounted dragoon, facing left, beside standing officer, outdoors. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.
21st in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, signed by Benham; standing figure of carabinier in scarlet jacket, blue trousers, gold trim, helmet, facing right. 21st in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, signed by Benham; standing figure of carabinier in scarlet jacket, blue trousers, gold trim, helmet, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom.
From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; mounted hussar talking with standing officer, outdoors, in meadow. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; mounted hussar talking with standing officer, outdoors, in meadow. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.
2nd in collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Reynolds); mounted uniform figure. 2nd in collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Reynolds); mounted uniform figure. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. title and subtitle provided by cataloger
3rd in collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Reynolds); mounted uniform figure, profile view. 3rd in collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Reynolds); mounted uniform figure, profile view. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. title and subtitle provided by cataloger
74th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; uhlan cavalryman in dark green uniform, helmet, standing with hands folded, holding sabre. 74th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; uhlan cavalryman in dark green uniform, helmet, standing with hands folded, holding sabre. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.
Photogravure after Detaille; mounted uniform figure of standard-bearer. Photogravure after Detaille; mounted uniform figure of standard-bearer. Upright folio; margins; somewhat soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green, red and white with rifle on white horse facing right. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green, red and white with rifle on white horse facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
51st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted cavalryman in yellow jacket, blue trousers and trim, red epaullettes, looking toward left. 51st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted cavalryman in yellow jacket, blue trousers and trim, red epaullettes, looking toward left. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.
6th in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; 2 mounted cavalrymen in green jackets, white trouser sna trim, showing back and front views. 6th in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; 2 mounted cavalrymen in green jackets, white trouser sna trim, showing back and front views. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
8th in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; cavalryman in green jacket, gray trousers, standing beside horse, facing left. 8th in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; cavalryman in green jacket, gray trousers, standing beside horse, facing left. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
7th in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; mounted cavalryman in green uniform, white and gold trim, riding toward left. 7th in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; mounted cavalryman in green uniform, white and gold trim, riding toward left. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
9th in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; mounted cavalryman in green uniform, scarlet trim, riding toward right. 9th in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; mounted cavalryman in green uniform, scarlet trim, riding toward right. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
58th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of grenadier in white uniform, black trim, advancing with rifle. 58th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of grenadier in white uniform, black trim, advancing with rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.
4th in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors, showing 3 Batavian Hussards, one 3e. Hussard; standing uniform figure of hussar, with rifle and sabre. Copied from collection by J.J. Gmaart, 1802, in possession of Baron Van Schomberg, Chambellan écuyer du roi des Pays-Bas. 4th in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors, showing 3 Batavian Hussards, one 3e. Hussard; standing uniform figure of hussar, with rifle and sabre. Copied from collection by J.J. Gmaart, 1802, in possession of Baron Van Schomberg, Chambellan écuyer du roi des Pays-Bas. Upright folio, unbound in album; no margins; slightly foxed. N.Y., Rockman, 1951. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1799 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures outside building in blue, yellow and white; figure on left holding bells; figure on right holding triangle. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1799 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures outside building in blue, yellow and white; figure on left holding bells; figure on right holding triangle. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated bottom left by Langendijk 1799 of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue and white adjusting poles to put up tent. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated bottom left by Langendijk 1799 of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue and white adjusting poles to put up tent. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1801 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in red, white and blue in conversation. Sea in background. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1801 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in red, white and blue in conversation. Sea in background. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
Lithograph after Jonas, by Devambez; Algerian soldier stands embracing wife, who holds hand of child dragging small toy cannon, background Algerian street scene with crowd and donkey carrying citrus fruit. Lithograph after Jonas, by Devambez; Algerian soldier stands embracing wife, who holds hand of child dragging small toy cannon, background Algerian street scene with crowd and donkey carrying citrus fruit. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Paris, Cart, 1956.