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.
10th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of musketeer in salmon coat and leggings, green trim, holding grounded musket. 10th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of musketeer in salmon coat and leggings, green trim, holding grounded musket. Unbound in red cloth cases, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.
4th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; mounted figure of cavalryman in scarlet uniform, yellow trim, cuirass, holding carbine, facing left. 4th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; mounted figure of cavalryman in scarlet uniform, yellow trim, cuirass, holding carbine, facing left. Unbound, in red cloth cases, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.
6th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of artilleryman in blue coat and leggings, yellow trim, soft hat, cuirass, facing right. 6th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of artilleryman in blue coat and leggings, yellow trim, soft hat, cuirass, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth cases, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.
3rd of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of musketeer in tan coat, orange leggings, cuirass, with gun over shoulder and gun rest in hand. 3rd of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of musketeer in tan coat, orange leggings, cuirass, with gun over shoulder and gun rest in hand. Unbound; in red cloth cases, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.
One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves and volunteer uniforms. Figure in blue with yellow trim facing left. One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves and volunteer uniforms. Figure in blue with yellow trim facing left. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
1st of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; profile view of mounted Royalist cavalryman, in tan coat, cuirass, helmet, facing left. 1st of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; profile view of mounted Royalist cavalryman, in tan coat, cuirass, helmet, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth cases, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.
33rd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing soldiers, each holding Austrian flag; 1 on left in red and black pantaloons, 1 on right in white jacket, red leggings. 33rd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing soldiers, each holding Austrian flag; 1 on left in red and black pantaloons, 1 on right in white jacket, red leggings. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.
Original unsigned gouache (by Heath) of standing uniform figure. Original unsigned gouache (by Heath) of standing uniform figure. Upright, matted; margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
Original unsigned watercolor; soldiers standing and sitting around campfire in right foreground, one smoking pipe, another carrying in branches at left, smaller figures of soldiers and horses in background. Original unsigned watercolor; soldiers standing and sitting around campfire in right foreground, one smoking pipe, another carrying in branches at left, smaller figures of soldiers and horses in background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.
Original unsigned watercolor and gouache drawing (by Newhouse); mounted uniform figure riding towards left. Original unsigned watercolor and gouache drawing (by Newhouse); mounted uniform figure riding towards left. Large upright, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.
Original unsigned watercolor caricature (by Heath); drunken hussar clinging to lamppost. Original unsigned watercolor caricature (by Heath); drunken hussar clinging to lamppost. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.
Original watercolor, illegibly signed; uniform figure riding towards left on rearing horse, 2 smaller mounted figures in right background; signature may read T.H.C. Ferris (?) Original watercolor, illegibly signed; uniform figure riding towards left on rearing horse, 2 smaller mounted figures in right background; signature may read T.H.C. Ferris (?) Oblong, matted; narrow margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
One of a collection of 8 original watercolors signed or initialed by H. Martens of uniform groups and uniform figures. One of a collection of 8 original watercolors signed or initialed by H. Martens of uniform groups and uniform figures. Small folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
Original watercolor initialed and dated (by Harold Wilberforce Bell?); composite sheet of 13 watercolor figures in uniform, some mounted. Original watercolor initialed and dated (by Harold Wilberforce Bell?); composite sheet of 13 watercolor figures in uniform, some mounted. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Toronto, George Henz, 1994.
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; hussar officer approaching mounted hussar, handing him a document, building in background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; hussar officer approaching mounted hussar, handing him a document, building in background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
30th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow oblong uniform patch, with red and black-yellow stripes. 30th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow oblong uniform patch, with red and black-yellow stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.
29th 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. 29th 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 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in Red, green and navy facing forward. One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in Red, green and navy facing forward. Unbound; in 1/2 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
14th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 15th Light Dragoon 14th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 15th Light Dragoon
95th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted lancer in scarlet and black jacket, riding toward right. 95th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted lancer in scarlet and black jacket, riding toward right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed. title provided by cataloger
1st in pair of crude sketches (this one in ink) signed by Manners; mounted hussar in field kit fording river. 1st in pair of crude sketches (this one in ink) signed by Manners; mounted hussar in field kit fording river. Oblong, matted together; margins; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
3rd in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; mounted uniform group of various cavalry units. 3rd in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; mounted uniform group of various cavalry units. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.
From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 3 mounted uniform figures of hussars, 2 with swords drawn. Narrow upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 3 mounted uniform figures of hussars, 2 with swords drawn. Narrow upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger
From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 3 mounted uniform figures of hussars. Narrow upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 3 mounted uniform figures of hussars. Narrow upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger
From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 1 mounted and 4 standing uniform figures. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 1 mounted and 4 standing uniform figures. Narrow upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger
One mounted figure on rearing horse. Other mounted figures in background. One mounted figure on rearing horse. Other mounted figures in background. Small; matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure of hussar. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure of hussar. Small upright folio on brown paper, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger
From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; uniform group of 3 mounted and 1 standing hussars. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; uniform group of 3 mounted and 1 standing hussars. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Martens; long line of hussars marching through countryside in sandy road or ditch. Original watercolor signed and dated by Martens; long line of hussars marching through countryside in sandy road or ditch. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960. Title supplied by cataloger.