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.
In this very simple satire, Napoleon is portrayed as an organ grinder. Napoleon wears a long gray coat and black hat. An organ is slung over his left shoulder. He holds it in front of his body while turning the crank with his right hand. In this very simple satire, Napoleon is portrayed as an organ grinder. Napoleon wears a long gray coat and black hat. An organ is slung over his left shoulder. He holds it in front of his body while turning the crank with his right hand. This image is not titled, signed, or dated. Dialogue: Napoleon: "Es konnt' ja nicht immer so bleiben." Inscription: Leipzig
From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch signed and dated 1943; facial portrait of soldier in field cap. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch signed and dated 1943; facial portrait of soldier in field cap. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger
3rd in collection of 3 original wash drawings signed and dated by Wood; mounted figure in foreground firing pistol, alongside mounted Basuto boy, massed Zulu warriors attacking in background. 3rd in collection of 3 original wash drawings signed and dated by Wood; mounted figure in foreground firing pistol, alongside mounted Basuto boy, massed Zulu warriors attacking in background. For 'The Expiation of Wynne Palliser' by Bertram Mitford, 1896, page 289. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.
composed by D.W. Reeves, leader of the American Brass-Band, Providence, R.I. Cover title. "Dedicated to Colonel Charles D. Jillson"--cover. Color lithographic cover illustration by J.F. Verelst & Co. showing officers and soldiers outdoors wearing zouave uniforms.
1st in pair of original unsigned humorous watercolors; soldier being fitted in khaki uniform by Indian attendants. [See 'He reaches Dustypore - hastens to report himself at Regimental Head Quarters ..'] 1st in pair of original unsigned humorous watercolors; soldier being fitted in khaki uniform by Indian attendants. [See 'He reaches Dustypore - hastens to report himself at Regimental Head Quarters ..'] Upright, matted together; no margins. N.Y., Rockman, 1954.
Original ink and watercolor caricature drawing signed by Heath; Napoleon III falling to ground between two tipped stools. Original ink and watercolor caricature drawing signed by Heath; Napoleon III falling to ground between two tipped stools. Upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952. Title: "Between Two Stools Title: He comes to the ground" - Old Proverb. Signature: H. Heath Text: PRUSSIAN PLUCK. Text: FRENCH VALOUR.
Original watercolor caricature initialed and dated by G.B.R.; three dogs in military uniform surveying the fields from mortar emplacement, one with cannon-rammer, one with telescope. Original watercolor caricature initialed and dated by G.B.R.; three dogs in military uniform surveying the fields from mortar emplacement, one with cannon-rammer, one with telescope. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Original ink and watercolor sketch on white notebook paper, signed and dated by artist; full-length portrait sketch of woman in white coat and pink skirt, holding black purse. Original ink and watercolor sketch on white notebook paper, signed and dated by artist; full-length portrait sketch of woman in white coat and pink skirt, holding black purse. Upright; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist.
Poster showing a soldier with a machine gun in the heat of battle, reaching out for ammunition. Poster showing a soldier with a machine gun in the heat of battle, reaching out for ammunition. Upright folio.
Original pen and ink sketch of officer giving his troops information about D-Day. Original pen and ink sketch of officer giving his troops information about D-Day. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.
Original watercolor signed by Frenzeny; mounted officer in foreground leading troop of Australian lancers into charge. Original watercolor signed by Frenzeny; mounted officer in foreground leading troop of Australian lancers into charge. Upright folio, matted; no margins; repaired marginal tears, clean.
A group of soldiers standing on the deck of a ship. Pen and ink drawing with ink wash. A group of soldiers standing on the deck of a ship. Pen and ink drawing with ink wash. Arnest joined the Army Signal Corps in 1941, becoming a war artist on Iceland in 1943 and later, Chief Artist, Historical Section, in the European Theater of Operations from 1944 until his discharge in 1945. He covered the Battle of the Bulge and was on one of the first patrols to meet Russian troops.
'Arr. by S. Knaebel. Comp. by Huebner' Cover lithographic illustration by Thayer: view of Bunker Hill monument and dedication ceremony with large crowd of spectators and bodies of militia in foreground. For piano.
Colored lithograph caricature after Payne, dated 1882 by artist; Guardsman arriving before officer with pony under each arm, soldiers drilling before barracks in distance. Colored lithograph caricature after Payne, dated 1882 by artist; Guardsman arriving before officer with pony under each arm, soldiers drilling before barracks in distance. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
Original pencil drawing signed and dated by Hahn; naval destroyer escorting 3 ships toward right, through fairly heavy seas. Original pencil drawing signed and dated by Hahn; naval destroyer escorting 3 ships toward right, through fairly heavy seas.
Oil print after Woodville, pr.inted by Whitehead, dated 1902 by artist; last stand of group of 17th Lancers. Oil print after Woodville, pr.inted by Whitehead, dated 1902 by artist; last stand of group of 17th Lancers. Large oblong folio; margins; worn, edges torn. Supplement to 'Holly Leaves', Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News Christmas Number, 1902 N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.
1 pencil sketch; group of soldiers playing cards or craps. 1 pencil sketch; group of soldiers playing cards or craps. Gift of Gail Caddell, 2015. Caddell trained in a topographical unit at Mitchell Field, Long Island, NY. He served with the Army Air Corps in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan from 1944 until 1946. 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/)
One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with right hand tucked inside jacket and left hand on hip. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with right hand tucked inside jacket and left hand on hip. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.
Color aquatint by Smirke and R. Earlom after Smirke; bird's-eye view of march-past of great number of soldier formations, spectators at left and right, houses, streets, etc. at right and in background, landscape in distance. Color aquatint by Smirke and R. Earlom after Smirke; bird's-eye view of march-past of great number of soldier formations, spectators at left and right, houses, streets, etc. at right and in background, landscape in distance. Giant oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Kennedy Galleries, 1952.
One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue with axe, sword and rifle facing forward. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue with axe, sword and rifle facing forward. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.
