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 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, near brick wall, 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, near brick wall, outdoors. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.
From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 marching figures of infantryman, in long gray coat, and officer, carrying sword. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 marching figures of infantryman, in long gray coat, and officer, carrying sword. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)
1st in suite of 4 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing infantryman in red jacket, black trim, white trousers, with shouldered rifle, facing forward. 1st in suite of 4 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing infantryman in red jacket, black trim, white trousers, with shouldered rifle, facing forward. Small; plate marks, margins trimmed; clean; in folio slipcase of green cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.
6th in collection of watercolors signed and dated by Beaufort, of uniform groups after documents in Army Museum, Lisbon; 3 standing figures of drummer, officer with walking stick, and infantryman, all in brown uniforms, white leggings, scarlet facings. 6th in collection of watercolors signed and dated by Beaufort, of uniform groups after documents in Army Museum, Lisbon; 3 standing figures of drummer, officer with walking stick, and infantryman, all in brown uniforms, white leggings, scarlet facings. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold "L. de Beaufort. Armée Portugaise XVIII siècle. Paris, 1969". Paris, Louis de Beaufort, 1970.
Color aquatint by and after Yerenrag (Garner(a)y spelled backwards); view of settlement, soldiers and men at work, buildings in foreground and distance, women and children in foreground. Color aquatint by and after Yerenrag (Garner(a)y spelled backwards); view of settlement, soldiers and men at work, buildings in foreground and distance, women and children in foreground. Oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. FrP1816mf-1a], matted; margins intact. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.
One of a collection of hand-colored lithographic plates, accompanying larger collection of uncolored plates by Lukoin, Smirnov, Giller, Pashyennii, Konrad, Bir, Chevalier, Ulrich, Pyetrovskii and Baryshyev, after Piratski and Gubaryev; mounted and standing uniform figures from variety of cavalry units, on rolling landscape; identification key included. One of a collection of hand-colored lithographic plates, accompanying larger collection of uncolored plates by Lukoin, Smirnov, Giller, Pashyennii, Konrad, Bir, Chevalier, Ulrich, Pyetrovskii and Baryshyev, after Piratski and Gubaryev; mounted and standing uniform figures from variety of cavalry units, on rolling landscape; identification key included. Folio, unbound; in 3/4 black leather and green cloth portfolio stamped gold, red leather cover label stamped gold "Russian Uniforms"; portfolio worn. London, Fransic Edwards, 1943.
Hand-colored engraved caricature; Frederick William III, King of Prussia on stilts at left with money bag, sapper and drummer-boy seated near tent at right. Hand-colored engraved caricature; Frederick William III, King of Prussia on stilts at left with money bag, sapper and drummer-boy seated near tent at right. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1961. Title: 1ere Campagne du Roi de Pluche. Caption: PLACE AU NOUVEAU GUERRIER QUI VEUT ETRE UN ZÉROS Caption: à paris chéz Martinet Dialogue: soldats Marchés ...je suis payé d'avance. Dialogue: vas vas voici de quoi rogner ses échasses. Dialogue: oh qu'il parait grande comme-ç'a c'est dommage qu'il ait la vue si courte! Inscription: 6 portfolio
46th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of lancer in navy blue uniform, red trim, holding lance on shoulder, facing right. 46th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of lancer in navy blue uniform, red trim, holding lance on shoulder, facing right. 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.
38th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in white uniform, red trim, bearskin hat, with shouldered rifle, looking toward right. 38th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in white uniform, red trim, bearskin hat, with shouldered rifle, looking toward right. 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.
Colored aquatint by Coqueret after Vernet; mounted cuirassier waving sword and advancing towards right, small figures of soldiers in background. Colored aquatint by Coqueret after Vernet; mounted cuirassier waving sword and advancing towards right, small figures of soldiers in background. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1955.
72nd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in blue uniform, black trim, wearing pack, facing forward. 72nd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in blue uniform, black trim, wearing pack, facing forward. 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.
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with gun and a duck, smoking and standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with gun and a duck, smoking and standing. Paris, Librairie Militaire Cart, 1950.
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with gun and backpack standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with gun and backpack standing.
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword, gun, flask, backpack, and pot, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword, gun, flask, backpack, and pot, standing.
One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Figure with pipe on left leaning over figure on the ground. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Figure with pipe on left leaning over figure on the ground. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
38th 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 red and green stripes. 38th 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 red and green stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.
37th 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. 37th 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.
Original watercolor signed R. Simkin; mounted officer in Review Order facing right. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin; mounted officer in Review Order facing right. Upright; painted on brown paper; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of hussar on brown horse, trotting toward right. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of hussar on brown horse, trotting toward right. Upright folio, matted; no margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger
Original tempera painting on brown board initialed and dated by G.H.B.; standing uniform figure, right hand on hip. Original tempera painting on brown board initialed and dated by G.H.B.; standing uniform figure, right hand on hip. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.
Hand-colored aquatint by J. Gleadah after Heath, published Oct. 1, 1821; mounted uniform figure riding towards left, smaller figure and troop of lancers in distance. Hand-colored aquatint by J. Gleadah after Heath, published Oct. 1, 1821; mounted uniform figure riding towards left, smaller figure and troop of lancers in distance. Small upright folio; margins severely trimmed. London, Parker Gallery.
Original watercolor signed by Heath; mounted figure in uniform, facing left. Original watercolor signed by Heath; mounted figure in uniform, facing left. Matted; no margins; clean, slightly yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1954.
Original watercolor signed by Warren; mounted uniform figure riding towards right, outdoors. Original watercolor signed by Warren; mounted uniform figure riding towards right, outdoors. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 2 mounted uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 2 mounted uniform figures. Upright folio; matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 19'60.
Original watercolor caricature signed by Dash (pseudonym); standing figure in uniform with one hand on hip and twirling moustache with the other. Original watercolor caricature signed by Dash (pseudonym); standing figure in uniform with one hand on hip and twirling moustache with the other. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; some spots and stains. London, Parker Gallery, 1958.
One of a collection of color plates of uniform soldiers (after John Charlton). Figure on outline of horse. One of a collection of color plates of uniform soldiers (after John Charlton). Figure on outline of horse. Upright mediium folio, matted; margins; clean. Langsport, Somerset, Johnston, 1969.
One of a collection of color plates of uniform figures (after John Charlton). Side view of figure on horse looking right. One of a collection of color plates of uniform figures (after John Charlton). Side view of figure on horse looking right. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. Langport, Somerset, Johnston, 1969.
From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed by Ibbetson; officers in green field uniforms at camp table, distributing coin payment to soldiers standing in line; tents, other soldiers in background. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed by Ibbetson; officers in green field uniforms at camp table, distributing coin payment to soldiers standing in line; tents, other soldiers in background. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.
One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; standing uniform figure, facing mounted uniform figure on brown horse facing left. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; standing uniform figure, facing mounted uniform figure on brown horse facing left. Small, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger
