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.
Original ink and watercolor drawing signed and dated 1866 Xbre by Kesjean; standing figure of infantryman, outdoors. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed and dated 1866 Xbre by Kesjean; standing figure of infantryman, outdoors. Upright, matted; no margins; small tear and surface dirt. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.
Color print after Wymer; mounted uniform figure, facing left. Color print after Wymer; mounted uniform figure, facing left. Small upright, mounted on white board, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. Subtitle provided by cataloger.
50th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing grenadiers in white uniforms, with blue and green facings, respectively, holding rifles. 50th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing grenadiers in white uniforms, with blue and green facings, respectively, holding rifles. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, white and blue with sword. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, white and blue with sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.
One of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue with rifle facing left. One of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue with rifle facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1946.
54th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing infantrymen in white coats; 1 at left with red facings, red trousers, 1 at right in blue trousers. 54th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing infantrymen in white coats; 1 at left with red facings, red trousers, 1 at right in blue trousers. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in green and gold holding rifle. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in green and gold holding rifle. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
34th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing soldiers in white uniforms with blue facings, each holding standard; 1 on left a green flag, 1 on right, white. 34th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing soldiers in white uniforms with blue facings, each holding standard; 1 on left a green flag, 1 on right, white. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
34th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; figure of dragoon in red coat, green trim, standing at attention with grounded rifle, facing left. 34th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; figure of dragoon in red coat, green trim, standing at attention with grounded rifle, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth cases, black leather labels st. gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.
33rd of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of Scottish piper, in red coat, tartan leggings, playing green bagpipes, walking toward left. 33rd of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of Scottish piper, in red coat, tartan leggings, playing green bagpipes, walking toward left. Unbound; in red cloth cases, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.
32nd of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of infantryman in red coat, tartan leggings and cap, holding grounded rifle. 32nd of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of infantryman in red coat, tartan leggings and cap, holding grounded rifle. Unbound; in red cloth cases, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.
31st of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of infantryman in red coat, blue trim, tricorn hat, preparing to load rifle. 31st of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of infantryman in red coat, blue trim, tricorn hat, preparing to load rifle. Unbound; in red cloth cases, black leather labels st. gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.
One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors, signed and some dated by Drexler, of uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue with rifle over left shoulder. One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors, signed and some dated by Drexler, of uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue with rifle over left shoulder. Title supplied by cataloger; title on item illegible. Folio; blue cloth, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.
30th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall. initialed CL; dismounted cavalryman in red coat, tricorn hat, with rifle under arm, walking toward left. 30th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall. initialed CL; dismounted cavalryman in red coat, tricorn hat, with rifle under arm, walking toward left. Unbound; in red cloth cases, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.
5th in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier at Thalwil (from contemporary originals?); 3 soldiers in red coats seated at tavern table, talking with waitress. 5th in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier at Thalwil (from contemporary originals?); 3 soldiers in red coats seated at tavern table, talking with waitress. Folio, unbound; in red board portfolio tooled black, no title. Zürich, August Laube, 1960.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green, red and white with rifle and sword. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green, red and white with rifle and sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1946.
Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; tower on wall. Ink sketch of Borodino battlefield. Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; tower on wall. Ink sketch of Borodino battlefield. 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/)
Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 1882; 3 uniform figures, one shown from rear. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 1882; 3 uniform figures, one shown from rear. Upright; painted on tan board; clean. London, Parker Gallery.
Original watercolor signed R. Simkin. Mounted officer in undress, facing right. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin. Mounted officer in undress, facing right. Upright; painted on brown paper, clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
Original watercolor signed by H(enry) H(eath); standing uniform figure, left hand on sword. Original watercolor signed by H(enry) H(eath); standing uniform figure, left hand on sword. Upright, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960. Title provided by cataloger.
32nd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow and light blue oblong uniform patch, with red stripe. 32nd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow and light blue oblong uniform patch, with red stripe. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.
31st 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, yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. 31st 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, yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped 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, 1949.
Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 2/84. Mounted officer in review order facing left. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 2/84. Mounted officer in review order facing left. Upright; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints.
Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 1879. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 1879. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Upright medium folio; edges trimmed; surface dirt. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.
15th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 16th Light Dragoon 15th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 16th Light Dragoon
17th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 16th Light Dragoon 17th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 16th Light Dragoon
Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 1879. Two uniform figures, one mounted, facing right. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 1879. Two uniform figures, one mounted, facing right. Upright; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints.
From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 separate standing and mounted uniform figures, with sabers, carbines and lance. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 separate standing and mounted uniform figures, with sabers, carbines and lance. Upright folio, matted; margins skewed; some staining. London, W. M. Sabin, 1950.