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 pair of color lithographs by and after Walker, published Jany. 1845; mounted figure riding towards left. [See also: Plate 1st. First Life Guards.] One of a pair of color lithographs by and after Walker, published Jany. 1845; mounted figure riding towards left. [See also: Plate 1st. First Life Guards.] Small upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.
10th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing signal corps lieutenant in blue uniform, white gloves and leggings, field hat; snowy landscape background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, April 14, 1901 10th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing signal corps lieutenant in blue uniform, white gloves and leggings, field hat; snowy landscape background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, April 14, 1901 Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. New York, Putnam, 1951. Presented, 1983, by Miss Gail Ephram-Jones
3rd in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing infantry lieutenant in dark blue jacket, gray trousers, white gloves; brick building in background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, Feb'y 10, 1901 3rd in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing infantry lieutenant in dark blue jacket, gray trousers, white gloves; brick building in background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, Feb'y 10, 1901 Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. New York, Putnam, 1951. Presented, 1983, by Miss Gail Ephram-Jones
1st in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing cavalry lieutenant in navy blue jacket, light blue trousers, field hat, holding sabre in scabbard, outdoors. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, Feb'y, 1901 1st in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing cavalry lieutenant in navy blue jacket, light blue trousers, field hat, holding sabre in scabbard, outdoors. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, Feb'y, 1901 Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. New York, Putnam, 1951. Presented, 1983, by Miss Gail Ephram-Jones
5th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing artillery lieutenant in dark blue jacket, light blue trousers, white gloves, outdoors. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, March 3, 1901 5th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing artillery lieutenant in dark blue jacket, light blue trousers, white gloves, outdoors. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, March 3, 1901 Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. New York, Putnam, 1951. Presented, 1983, by Miss Gail Ephram-Jones
Pastel drawing signed 'Cyril Roberts, London'; half-length portrait of American general, in uniform. Pastel drawing signed 'Cyril Roberts, London'; half-length portrait of American general, in uniform. Upright folio, matted, unbound, in clear plastic cover; clean. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2008
1st in collection of 10 original watercolors signed and dated by Simkin; standing uniform figure of Life Guard, holding bugle with regimental colors against right hip, facing right. 1st in collection of 10 original watercolors signed and dated by Simkin; standing uniform figure of Life Guard, holding bugle with regimental colors against right hip, facing right. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. title provided by cataloger
One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, facing left, outdoors. One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, facing left, outdoors. Upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.
One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in green with sword facing left. One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in green with sword facing left. London, Parker Gallery, 1950. Unbound; in 1/4 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed.
15th in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; 2 mounted officers and 1 lancer, all in white uniforms, turbans, facing right. 15th in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; 2 mounted officers and 1 lancer, all in white uniforms, turbans, facing right. Small, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents".
Original watercolor drawing (crude) signed and dated 1831 by Ruhl; 3 uniform figures. Original watercolor drawing (crude) signed and dated 1831 by Ruhl; 3 uniform figures. Upright small, matted folio; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
2nd in collection of 5 watercolors on brown board initialed by W.R.R.; standing uniform figure of officer with walking stick. 2nd in collection of 5 watercolors on brown board initialed by W.R.R.; standing uniform figure of officer with walking stick. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Series title provided by cataloger.
1st in collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure with feathered hat, maroon sash, holding heavy sword, wearing short sword. 1st in collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure with feathered hat, maroon sash, holding heavy sword, wearing short sword. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker, Gallery, 1968.
Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 3 standing uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 3 standing uniform figures. Small upright folio; matted; margins; some surface dirt. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original unsigned watercolor; 3 uniform figures showing grenadier and front and rear views of fusilier. Original unsigned watercolor; 3 uniform figures showing grenadier and front and rear views of fusilier. Oblong, mounted on paper, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. Title provided by cataloger.
3rd in collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with musket and the other with halberd, tent encampment in background. 3rd in collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with musket and the other with halberd, tent encampment in background. Upright small, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1968. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure with grounded musket, smaller figures and tent in background. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure with grounded musket, smaller figures and tent in background. Small upright folio, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1969. title provided by cataloger
4th in collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; 4 standing uniform figures in town square, buildings in background. 4th in collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; 4 standing uniform figures in town square, buildings in background. Upright on board, matted; no margins; edge stained. London, Parker Gallery, 1968. title provided by cataloger
Original ink and wash drawing signed by Scott, for engraving; standing uniform figure, outdoors, building partly indicated in background. Original ink and wash drawing signed by Scott, for engraving; standing uniform figure, outdoors, building partly indicated in background. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled and foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.
Aquatint plate after Heath, published Augt. 1st, 1827; 3 standing uniform figures, showing front and rear views, smaller 4th figure in background. Aquatint plate after Heath, published Augt. 1st, 1827; 3 standing uniform figures, showing front and rear views, smaller 4th figure in background. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean, crease or repaired tear. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. Series title supplied by cataloger.
One of collection of watercolor copies of uniforms figures and groups. One soldier in uniform with sword, standing. One of collection of watercolor copies of uniforms figures and groups. One soldier in uniform with sword, standing. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
7th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; uncolored pencil sketch of officer standing with grounded sword at left, infantryman in tent entrance at right. 7th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; uncolored pencil sketch of officer standing with grounded sword at left, infantryman in tent entrance at right. Folio; blue cloth, buff leather label stamped gold; most sketches soiled, worn, creased, torn etc. New York, Joseph A. Heckel, 1952.
11th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing signal corps sergeant in blue uniform, white gloves and leggings, field hat; snowy landscape background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, April 7, 1901 11th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing signal corps sergeant in blue uniform, white gloves and leggings, field hat; snowy landscape background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, April 7, 1901 Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. New York, Putnam, 1951. Presented, 1983, by Miss Gail Ephram-Jones
5th in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; back view of mounted cavalryman in green jacket, gray trousers, looking toward left. 5th in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; back view of mounted cavalryman in green jacket, gray trousers, looking toward left. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.
Unsigned watercolor by Ebsworth showing group of soldiers including mounted officer, boy soldiers, standard bearers, and musicians. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Unsigned watercolor by Ebsworth showing group of soldiers including mounted officer, boy soldiers, standard bearers, and musicians. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Small folio. London, Francis Edwards, 1955 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 unsigned watercolor (by Payne); standing uniform figure, leaning on stone wall, musket lying on ground. Original unsigned watercolor (by Payne); standing uniform figure, leaning on stone wall, musket lying on ground. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.
4th in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; 3 mounted uniform figures, 1 in center with lance, 1 on right wearing bearskin cap. 4th in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; 3 mounted uniform figures, 1 in center with lance, 1 on right wearing bearskin cap. Folio and large folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
One of a pair of color lithograph plates (proofs?); each showing 2 uniform figures, landscape background. [See also: Russian Corps des Pages.] One of a pair of color lithograph plates (proofs?); each showing 2 uniform figures, landscape background. [See also: Russian Corps des Pages.] Upright folio; margins; creased; yellowed and soiled. Title provided by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1959.
One of a collection of color plates of uniform figures; unfinished image of trooper on horse initialed J[ohn] C[harlton]. One of a collection of color plates of uniform figures; unfinished image of trooper on horse initialed J[ohn] C[harlton]. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. Langport, Somerset, Johnston, 1969.