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 14 original watercolors signed A.B(ray). in monogram. Two figures in red, gray and yellow. One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B(ray). in monogram. Two figures in red, gray and yellow. Large, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled and yellowed. "British Uniforms. Original Water-colours, c. 1870." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original watercolor signed by (Cecil?) Harcourt Smith; standing uniform figure with grounded musket. Original watercolor signed by (Cecil?) Harcourt Smith; standing uniform figure with grounded musket. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. title provided by cataloger
One of a collection of 5 original signed watercolors by Heath (manuscript titles on back) of uniform figures and groups for Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army. One of a collection of 5 original signed watercolors by Heath (manuscript titles on back) of uniform figures and groups for Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army. Upright medium folio; no margins; clean. London, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.
4th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; oblong drawing of dark blue and white regimental uniform patch. 4th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; oblong drawing of dark blue and white regimental uniform patch. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
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, 1965.
3rd 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 leggings and facings, with shouldered rifle. 3rd 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 leggings and facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.
One of a collection of 4 original watercolors of caricature uniform figures signed by G.H.B(rennan). One of a collection of 4 original watercolors of caricature uniform figures signed by G.H.B(rennan). Upright, matted; margins; surface dirt. London, Spencer, 1952.
1st in pair of original watercolors on gray paper signed by Hull; standing uniform figure, rear view, in cap, holding riding whip behind back. 1st in pair of original watercolors on gray paper signed by Hull; standing uniform figure, rear view, in cap, holding riding whip behind back. Small upright folio, matted together; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger
2nd in pair of original watercolors on gray paper signed by Hull; standing uniform figure in helmet, with greatcoat over shoulders, hands on hilt of grounded saber. 2nd in pair of original watercolors on gray paper signed by Hull; standing uniform figure in helmet, with greatcoat over shoulders, hands on hilt of grounded saber. Small upright folio, matted together; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger
One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figures charging across field to left. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figures charging across field to left. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed and cropped on bottom; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure of officer in quadrangle, smaller soldier figures in background. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure of officer in quadrangle, smaller soldier figures in background. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1973. Title provided by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; 1 infantry and 1 officer standing uniform figures, outdoors. Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; 1 infantry and 1 officer standing uniform figures, outdoors. Upright, matted; margins.
Watercolor mounted on card signed bottom left; full-length figure in dress uniform standing in rural setting, water and boats in distance Watercolor mounted on card signed bottom left; full-length figure in dress uniform standing in rural setting, water and boats in distance Label on verso reads: 'This portrait of George Allan Hicks aged 26 was painted June 1839, when he was going to join the 60th Regt. Royal Rifles at Zante having left his Division at Dublin and got leave for London and to go [-] to join. born 16 Oct. 1815. Gazetted to 60th Regt. 27 Oct. 1837. Gazetted out July 1840' Small upright folio. Manchester-by-the-Sea, Christopher Bryant, 2017. 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/)
One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 5 figures, signed RW and dated 1882. One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 5 figures, signed RW and dated 1882. One of 2 upright watercolors matted together; painted on tan paper; margins; 2 small spots. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
One of a collection of original signed and unsiged watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 5 figures dated 1688, 1807, 1812, 1814, 1820, including bugler; unsigned. One of a collection of original signed and unsiged watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 5 figures dated 1688, 1807, 1812, 1814, 1820, including bugler; unsigned. Upright medium folio; painted on tan paper; matted; margins trimmed. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
8th in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; 3 standing uniform figures. 8th in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; 3 standing uniform figures. Small, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.
One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of two figures dated 1892 and 1840. One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of two figures dated 1892 and 1840. One of 2 upright watercolors matted together; painted on tan paper; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
7th in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure, playing kettledrums. 7th in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure, playing kettledrums. Small, matted; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints Title provided by cataloger.
6th in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing left. 6th in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing left. Small, matted; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints. Title provided by cataloger.
4th in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing left, with sword. 4th in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing left, with sword. Small, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.
3rd in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing right, with sword. 3rd in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing right, with sword. Small, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.
2nd in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing left. 2nd in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing left. Small, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.
1st in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing right, holding sword. 1st in set of 8 small, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing right, holding sword. Small, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, on horse facing left, outdoors. Original watercolor signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, on horse facing left, outdoors. Large oval, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960. Title supplied by cataloger
Original watercolor drawing signed by C.H. Smith; officer leading charge of Guards from right. Original watercolor drawing signed by C.H. Smith; officer leading charge of Guards from right. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.
Original watercolor signed and dated by de Prades; mounted review of troops, outdoors. Original watercolor signed and dated by de Prades; mounted review of troops, outdoors. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1968. Title provided by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Prades; mounted uniform figure on sentry duty in portal. Original watercolor signed and dated by Prades; mounted uniform figure on sentry duty in portal. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1948. Title provided by cataloger.
