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.
Colored lithographic proof, published March 2nd, 1831; 2 mounted uniform groups saluting each other on parade field, hussar officer with sword in foreground. Colored lithographic proof, published March 2nd, 1831; 2 mounted uniform groups saluting each other on parade field, hussar officer with sword in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1951. Title provided by cataloger.
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; profile view of standing hussar officer and mounted hussar, outdoors. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; profile view of standing hussar officer and mounted hussar, outdoors. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 3/83. One mounted uniform figure facing right and one standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 3/83. One mounted uniform figure facing right and one standing uniform figure. Upright; clean. London, Parker Gallery.
22nd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, facing left. 22nd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
One of a pair of watercolors signed and dated by (Major Edmund Arthur Ponsonby) Hobday; side view of mounted corporal in marching order. One of a pair of watercolors signed and dated by (Major Edmund Arthur Ponsonby) Hobday; side view of mounted corporal in marching order. Upright, matted; margins; glue and paper residue in margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1954.
One of a pair of watercolors signed and dated by (Major Edmund Arthur Ponsonby) Hobday; front view of mounted corporal in marching order. One of a pair of watercolors signed and dated by (Major Edmund Arthur Ponsonby) Hobday; front view of mounted corporal in marching order. Upright, matted; margins; glue and paper residue in the margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1954.
7th in suite of 7 original watercolors signed and dated 1885 by (Cecil? Charles) C. C(onroy); mounted lancer in dark gray uniform, white trim, black cap, facing left. 7th in suite of 7 original watercolors signed and dated 1885 by (Cecil? Charles) C. C(onroy); mounted lancer in dark gray uniform, white trim, black cap, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled.
5th in suite of 7 original watercolors signed and dated 1885 by (Cecil? Charles) C. C(onroy); mounted cavalryman in dark gray uniform, white trim, turban, facing left. 5th in suite of 7 original watercolors signed and dated 1885 by (Cecil? Charles) C. C(onroy); mounted cavalryman in dark gray uniform, white trim, turban, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled.
6th in suite of 7 original watercolors signed and dated 1885 by (Ceciil Charles?) C. C(onroy); mounted cavalryman in dark gray uniform, white trim, turban, in profile facing right. 6th in suite of 7 original watercolors signed and dated 1885 by (Ceciil Charles?) C. C(onroy); mounted cavalryman in dark gray uniform, white trim, turban, in profile facing right. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, green leather label st. gold; slightly soiled.
Colored lithograph after Hayes, published Jan. 1st, 1846; uniform group of mounted and dismounted figures near buildings at edge of town. Colored lithograph after Hayes, published Jan. 1st, 1846; uniform group of mounted and dismounted figures near buildings at edge of town. Oblong folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword and trumpet, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword and trumpet, standing. Paris, Cart, 1950.
One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword, flask and pipe, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword, flask and pipe, standing.
Color lithograph by F. Hofbauer, printed by Eduard Steger; demonstration and parade of armed civilians in square before Zeughaus, some soldiers in foreground, buildings illuminated in background. Color lithograph by F. Hofbauer, printed by Eduard Steger; demonstration and parade of armed civilians in square before Zeughaus, some soldiers in foreground, buildings illuminated in background. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean.
From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of infantryman in city square, leaning on grounded rifle; in blue uniform with red trim, shako, wearing backpack. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of infantryman in city square, leaning on grounded rifle; in blue uniform with red trim, shako, wearing backpack. Bound in maroon cloth, black leather label stamped gold "G. Schäfer. Troops quartered, Hamburg 1806-1813. Ms."; clean. Volume including typewritten title-page, list of drawings and text by Schäfer.
24th 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 black and red stripes. 24th 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 black and red stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.
23rd 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, mustard facings, with shouldered rifle. 23rd 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, mustard facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.
94th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted lancer in dark green uniform, red trim, holding lance, facing right. 94th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted lancer in dark green uniform, red trim, holding lance, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; top edge bent.
7th in collection of 10 original (slightly crude) watercolors, one signed by Fitzgerald; uniform group of mounted and standing cavalrymen, outdoors, tent at left, soldier at left handing note to mounted officer. 7th in collection of 10 original (slightly crude) watercolors, one signed by Fitzgerald; uniform group of mounted and standing cavalrymen, outdoors, tent at left, soldier at left handing note to mounted officer. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 red leather stamped gold and red marble boards, red leather cover stamped gold. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1963. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; four mounted uniform figures. Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; four mounted uniform figures. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with hands folded behind back, the other holding sword in scabbard. Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with hands folded behind back, the other holding sword in scabbard. Narrow upright small folio, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger
Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 2 separate standing uniform figures, one with hands on hips, the other holding sword. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 2 separate standing uniform figures, one with hands on hips, the other holding sword. Narrow upright small folio, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger
One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, galloping toward left. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, galloping toward left. Upright, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger
One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Figure standing with flag next to figure on horseback looking through binoculars. One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Figure standing with flag next to figure on horseback looking through binoculars. Large, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled and yellowed. "British Uniforms. Original Water-colours, c. 1870." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
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 1/84. One mounted uniform figure facing right. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 1/84. One mounted uniform figure facing right. Upright medium folio; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, F. Thomas Heller.
4th in collection of 5 (of 11?) hand-colored aquatint pl. by Marks; mounted uniform figure in foreground, soldiers beside tents in background. 4th in collection of 5 (of 11?) hand-colored aquatint pl. by Marks; mounted uniform figure in foreground, soldiers beside tents in background. Matted; margins trimmed; soiled. From 'Military Costumes', Plate 9. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Series title provided by cataloger.
Color lithograph by and after Alexander, published Decr. 1824; mounted uniform figure, 3/4 view from rear, smaller standing figure in right background. [See also: 17th, 50th and 34th Regt.] Color lithograph by and after Alexander, published Decr. 1824; mounted uniform figure, 3/4 view from rear, smaller standing figure in right background. [See also: 17th, 50th and 34th Regt.] Small upright; margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
