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 watercolor caricature with monogram S.M. (or M.S.); standing comic figure of officer, outdoors, with enormous plume. Original watercolor caricature with monogram S.M. (or M.S.); standing comic figure of officer, outdoors, with enormous plume. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Original unsigned watercolor; 2 mounted uniform figures, one showing rear view, mosque in left distance. Original unsigned watercolor; 2 mounted uniform figures, one showing rear view, mosque in left distance. Oblong, matted; no margins; corners trimmed. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.
Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for for Gale & Polden postcards; standing officer beside mounted lancer, in barracks courtyard. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for for Gale & Polden postcards; standing officer beside mounted lancer, in barracks courtyard. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in gray, red, and white with rifle. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in gray, red, and white with rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in red and khaki facing left. One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in red and khaki facing left. Unbound; in 1/2 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in yellow, black and white with rifle facing right. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in yellow, black and white with rifle facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.
6th in collection of 22 colored engraved plate of uniform groups, from vol. VII of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', engraving by Giarré and Stanghi; group of 5 mounted and 1 seated uniform figures (Cossacks); penciled identifying notes underneath. 6th in collection of 22 colored engraved plate of uniform groups, from vol. VII of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', engraving by Giarré and Stanghi; group of 5 mounted and 1 seated uniform figures (Cossacks); penciled identifying notes underneath. Oblong, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820". New York, Rockman Prints, 1951.
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 blue cape holding halberd. 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 blue cape holding halberd. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.
3rd in collection of 10 large sheets of watercolors signed (some dated) by Simkin, each showing a number of uniform figures; in center, mounted and standing uniform figures in tent encampment, surrounded by separate images of single mounted uniform figures, one blowing bugle, regimental insignia at top. 3rd in collection of 10 large sheets of watercolors signed (some dated) by Simkin, each showing a number of uniform figures; in center, mounted and standing uniform figures in tent encampment, surrounded by separate images of single mounted uniform figures, one blowing bugle, regimental insignia at top. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
4th in collection of 10 large sheets of watercolors signed (some dated) by Simkin, each showing a number of uniform figures; in center, mounted and standing uniform figures in tent encampment, surrounded by separate images of single mounted uniform figures, one blowing bugle, regimental insignia at top. 4th in collection of 10 large sheets of watercolors signed (some dated) by Simkin, each showing a number of uniform figures; in center, mounted and standing uniform figures in tent encampment, surrounded by separate images of single mounted uniform figures, one blowing bugle, regimental insignia at top. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger
22nd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of green and white oblong uniform patch, with red stripe. 22nd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of green and white oblong uniform patch, with red stripe. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.
21st 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, red and green facings, with shouldered rifle. 21st 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, red and green facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.
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 signed by Payne; mounted and dismounted officer figures, outdoors, in dress and undress uniforms. Original watercolor signed by Payne; mounted and dismounted officer figures, outdoors, in dress and undress uniforms. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.
One mounted figure riding to the left; other mounted figures in the background. One mounted figure riding to the left; other mounted figures in the background. Small; matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.
Original watercolor on gray paper inscribed with monogram 'M.A.H. del, 34 Westmoreland St, Dublin'; standing uniform figure, 2 smaller mounted figures in background. Original watercolor on gray paper inscribed with monogram 'M.A.H. del, 34 Westmoreland St, Dublin'; standing uniform figure, 2 smaller mounted figures in background. Upright, matted; margins; faded. London, Parker Gallery, 1950. Title provided by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed R. Simkin; 7 figures in various uniforms, c. 1912. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin; 7 figures in various uniforms, c. 1912. Oblong medium folio; discoloration at edges. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
Original watercolor signed R. Simkin; mounted figure riding to the right, painted in oval. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin; mounted figure riding to the right, painted in oval. Small upright. Title supplied by cataloger.
Original watercolor signed R. Simkin. Mounted officer in review order and dismounted officer in undress. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin. Mounted officer in review order and dismounted officer in undress. Small upright folio; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints.
One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Officer in gray facing left, right hand tucked in jacket. One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Officer in gray facing left, right hand tucked in jacket. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Figure in blue and red with rifle facing right. One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Figure in blue and red with rifle facing right. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Figure in gray and red with rifle. One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Figure in gray and red with rifle. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
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. S(imkin); mounted figure facing right. Original watercolor signed R. S(imkin); mounted figure facing right. Painted on green board; some discoloration. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Peter Young.
Color lithograph; 3/4 view from rear of mounted officer, outdoors, smaller mounted figures in background. Color lithograph; 3/4 view from rear of mounted officer, outdoors, smaller mounted figures in background. Oblong, matted; margins; clean. Charleston, SC, Schindler, 1952.
11th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 11th Light Dragoon 11th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 11th Light Dragoon
2nd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of cavalryman in blue jacket, buff trousers, holding regimental colors, facing left. 2nd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of cavalryman in blue jacket, buff trousers, holding regimental colors, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
1st in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of cavalryman in blue hussar jacket, buff trousers, red sash, looking toward left. 1st in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of cavalryman in blue hussar jacket, buff trousers, red sash, looking toward left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.
One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in blue and red on brown horse facing right. One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in blue and red on brown horse facing right. Folio, unbound; in 1/2 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.