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.
1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier in stable dress on horseback 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier in stable dress on horseback
1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier om horseback 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier om horseback
1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of trooper on horseback 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of trooper on horseback
1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with musket 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with musket
1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with musket and bayonet 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with musket and bayonet
One of a collection of 7 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue facing right. One of a collection of 7 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue facing right. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold. N.Y., Sachatzki, 1952.
1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with rifle 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with rifle
1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with musket 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with musket
One of a collection of 7 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures. Figure in red and white with red plumed hat leaning on rifle. One of a collection of 7 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures. Figure in red and white with red plumed hat leaning on rifle. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Photogravure after Meissonier; review of charging mounted troope by Napoleon and staff. Photogravure after Meissonier; review of charging mounted troope by Napoleon and staff. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; slightly spotted, cleaned.
9th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing infantryman in blue jacket, light blue trousers, top hat, with gun slung over back; regimental flag in left background. 9th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing infantryman in blue jacket, light blue trousers, top hat, with gun slung over back; regimental flag in left background. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.
1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier
1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with riding crop 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with riding crop
1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of trooper on horseback with sabre 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of trooper on horseback with sabre
1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword
1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer on horseback 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer on horseback
Napoleon reviewing Garde Impériale; signed 'René Péan. Napoleon reviewing Garde Impériale; signed 'René Péan. Musique de Ch. Borel-Clerc. 'Créée par dona le chanteur populaire à l'Eldorado'
One of a collection of 8 color lithograph plates of uniform figures after Schenck. Figure in blue and white facing left and holding halberd. One of a collection of 8 color lithograph plates of uniform figures after Schenck. Figure in blue and white facing left and holding halberd. Unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio, white cloth labels stamped gold.
45th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing figures of riflemen, 2 at left in white uniforms, 3rd at right in dark brown and blue field uniform, wearing shoulder roll. 45th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing figures of riflemen, 2 at left in white uniforms, 3rd at right in dark brown and blue field uniform, wearing shoulder roll. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
80th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing uhlan officer in blue-green uniform, in profile, leaning on wooden rail. 80th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing uhlan officer in blue-green uniform, in profile, leaning on wooden rail. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.
Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; sketches of Russian men. Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; sketches of Russian men. Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. 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/)
From set of colored lithographic plates, by Söderberg, of uniform figures; standing infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, shako, holding grounded rifle; farm in background, soldier bidding farewell to wife and child. From set of colored lithographic plates, by Söderberg, of uniform figures; standing infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, shako, holding grounded rifle; farm in background, soldier bidding farewell to wife and child. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.
2nd in pair of crude ink and watercolor drawings signed with illegible monogram; rear view of mounted lancer. 2nd in pair of crude ink and watercolor drawings signed with illegible monogram; rear view of mounted lancer. Upright octagonal, mounted on oblong pink paper; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Colored lithograph by and after Alexander; 3 standing uniform figures, sentry, sentry-box and tent encampment in background. [See also: 12th Lancers]. Colored lithograph by and after Alexander; 3 standing uniform figures, sentry, sentry-box and tent encampment in background. [See also: 12th Lancers]. Small upright, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1957.
34th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of off-white oblong uniform patch, with black and yellow stripes. 34th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of off-white oblong uniform patch, with black and yellow stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.
Original watercolor signed R.S(imkin); standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed R.S(imkin); standing uniform figure. Small upright; margins, matted; glue residue along margins; surface dirt. London, Parker Gallery.
33rd 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, off-white facings, with shouldered rifle. 33rd 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, off-white facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.