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.
74th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantry officer in blue uniform, yellow trim, shako, with hand on hip. 74th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantry officer in blue uniform, yellow trim, shako, with hand on hip. 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.
Original pen and ink sketch by Fisher of 2 Luftwaffe prisoners (bust portraits), notation on back: shot down by French west of us. Sketched prior to interrogation in Affreville. Original pen and ink sketch by Fisher of 2 Luftwaffe prisoners (bust portraits), notation on back: shot down by French west of us. Sketched prior to interrogation in Affreville. Fisher served overseas during World War Two as a map specialist with the U.S. Army's 30th Topographic Engineers.
One of a collection of 4 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform groups. 3 figures, one seated and smoking pipe, 2 holding rifles. One of a collection of 4 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform groups. 3 figures, one seated and smoking pipe, 2 holding rifles. Small, no margins; clean; in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold "Münchener Bürgermilitär und Französen, 1796 - Contemporary Watercolors". Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of 4 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform groups. 3 soldiers in conversation, one with rifle. One of a collection of 4 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform groups. 3 soldiers in conversation, one with rifle. Small, one of 4 pieces; no margins; clean; in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold "Münchener Bürgermilitär und Französen, 1796 - Contemporary Watercolors". Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of 3 plates by and after Klein; 2 dismounted soldiers standing next to 3 horses. One of a collection of 3 plates by and after Klein; 2 dismounted soldiers standing next to 3 horses. Small oblong, in oblong folio album of red cloth, white leather label stamped gold, slightly soiled.
18th of 21 unsigned original watercolor drawings of standing figures in landscape background, showing uniforms under Louis Bonaparte; cavalryman in white uniform, blue facings, scarlet plume, with shouldered carbine. 18th of 21 unsigned original watercolor drawings of standing figures in landscape background, showing uniforms under Louis Bonaparte; cavalryman in white uniform, blue facings, scarlet plume, with shouldered carbine. Small folio; bound in 1/4 parchment lettered black on backstrip and marble boards; clean, one drawing spotted. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.
7th in suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also, suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by same; 2 carriages, 1 in left foreground carrying women, 2nd in right background, traveling with mounted escort toward town in distance. 7th in suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also, suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by same; 2 carriages, 1 in left foreground carrying women, 2nd in right background, traveling with mounted escort toward town in distance. Oblong; bound in blue cloth, white leather label stamped gold.
One of a collection of 4 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform groups. 3 figures, one smoking pipe, two holding rifles. One of a collection of 4 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform groups. 3 figures, one smoking pipe, two holding rifles. Small; no margins; clean; in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold "Münchener Bürgermilitär und Französen, 1796 - Contemporary Watercolors". Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
One of a collection of 4 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform groups. 3 figures, two in long gray coats. One of a collection of 4 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform groups. 3 figures, two in long gray coats. Small; no margins; clean; in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold "Münchener Bürgermilitär und Französen, 1796 - Contemporary Watercolors". Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
Original watercolor sketch signed by McNeill for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 Medical Corps officers in navy blue parade dress, in conversation outdoors. (On oblong sheet, right half unpainted; title on verso.) Original watercolor sketch signed by McNeill for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 Medical Corps officers in navy blue parade dress, in conversation outdoors. (On oblong sheet, right half unpainted; title on verso.) Oblong folio; no margins; clean.
One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Figure in red and gray with hate with red feather. One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Figure in red and gray with hate with red feather. Small, unbound, clean; in red cloth slipcase, dark blue leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
Original pencil sketch, unsigned (by Monten), with some rudimentary coloring; standing uniform figure, indistinct sketch of infantry helmet at left. Original pencil sketch, unsigned (by Monten), with some rudimentary coloring; standing uniform figure, indistinct sketch of infantry helmet at left. Square, mounted on pink paper; margins; clean. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1958.
9th of 16 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (by and after Carl Müller) of uniform figures and groups Four infantry officers, one pointing to the left. Includes drummer
7th of 16 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (by and after Carl Müller) of uniform figures and groups Infantrymen, including drummer and various officers
8th of 16 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (by and after Carl Müller) of uniform figures and groups Two infantry officers, one saluting the other
One of a collection of 4 unsigned watercolor drawings (perhaps by Atkinson) of standing or mounted uniform figures. One of a collection of 4 unsigned watercolor drawings (perhaps by Atkinson) of standing or mounted uniform figures. Upright; no margins; clean, some slight foxing. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Schulz, 1963.
1st in collection of 6 original pencil drawings signed and dated by Walker; frontal view of bearded cavalryman, right hand holding sabre, riding galloping horse. 1st in collection of 6 original pencil drawings signed and dated by Walker; frontal view of bearded cavalryman, right hand holding sabre, riding galloping horse. Upright medium folio; margins; yellowed; in large folio slipcase of blue cloth, dark blue morocco back st. gold "Civil War drawings. James Walker".
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; handwritten text in ink, describing aspects of American air attacks on Japan from base on Iwo Jima in 1945. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; handwritten text in ink, describing aspects of American air attacks on Japan from base on Iwo Jima in 1945. After training at Pendleton Field, Oregon, in aerial and ground photography, Baldwin served with the 20th U.S. Air Force as public relations photographer and artist. Stationed on Iwo Jima, he later covered the surrender of Japanese forces in Tokyo Bay, August, 1945. Gift of the artist, 1994.
Original watercolor drawing on heavy board, showing 4 women soldiers: one walking from left to right, one standing at ease, one sitting at a desk using a typewriter, and one a sergeant, standing with a stern glare. Original watercolor drawing on heavy board, showing 4 women soldiers: one walking from left to right, one standing at ease, one sitting at a desk using a typewriter, and one a sergeant, standing with a stern glare. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender. Gift of the artist.
6th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing artillery sergeant in dark blue jacket, light blue trousers, white gloves, holding grounded rifle. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, March 10, 1901 6th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing artillery sergeant in dark blue jacket, light blue trousers, white gloves, holding grounded rifle. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, March 10, 1901 Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. New York, Putnam, 1951. Presented, 1983, by Miss Gail Ephram-Jones
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 2 figures, signed RW and dated 1893. 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 2 figures, signed RW and dated 1893. Upright; matted; margins; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
One of a collection of 4 unsigned watercolor drawings (perhaps by Atkinson) of standing or mounted uniform figures. One of a collection of 4 unsigned watercolor drawings (perhaps by Atkinson) of standing or mounted uniform figures. Upright; no margins; clean, some slight foxing. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.
2nd 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. 2nd 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 stamped gold; clean.
Original watercolor signed by Norie; cuirassier standing beside horse, talking with peasant and girl who have given him a drink; other cuirassiers and civilians in background. Original watercolor signed by Norie; cuirassier standing beside horse, talking with peasant and girl who have given him a drink; other cuirassiers and civilians in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
1st 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. 1st 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 st. gold; clean.
Original watercolor signed and dated by Shakespeare; standing uniform figure with grounded musket. Original watercolor signed and dated by Shakespeare; standing uniform figure with grounded musket. Large upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1967.
Subject: Three volunteers in uniform, gun crew in background; Concanen & Lee, Lith; Stannard & Dixon, Imp. Subject: Three volunteers in uniform, gun crew in background; Concanen & Lee, Lith; Stannard & Dixon, Imp. Title continues: Respectfully inscribed to the officers and privates by C.C. Amos. Pr. 3/-
Color lithograph by J.W. Giles after Martens; uniform group in charge across drill field. Color lithograph by J.W. Giles after Martens; uniform group in charge across drill field. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Hand colored aquatint by John Harris after Martens, published Septr. 30th, 1851; band and drummer, accompanied by 2 flanking mounted Guardsmen, advancing towards left, military personages and spectators in left background. Hand colored aquatint by John Harris after Martens, published Septr. 30th, 1851; band and drummer, accompanied by 2 flanking mounted Guardsmen, advancing towards left, military personages and spectators in left background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly stained.
