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.
One of a collection of 12 watercolors of American Colonial militia uniforms, 1756-1761. Figure in blue, orange and white with rifle facing right. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of American Colonial militia uniforms, 1756-1761. Figure in blue, orange and white with rifle facing right. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.
Color lithograph by and after Morin, printed by Day & Son, from sketches by Nirom Pacha (for 'Lloyd's Incidents in the War in the Crimea'); humorous battle scene showing laughing Cossacks at right being charged by British infantry and cavalry at left with white dust-covers on bearskins and helmets. Color lithograph by and after Morin, printed by Day & Son, from sketches by Nirom Pacha (for 'Lloyd's Incidents in the War in the Crimea'); humorous battle scene showing laughing Cossacks at right being charged by British infantry and cavalry at left with white dust-covers on bearskins and helmets. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; margins soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original wash drawing heightened in white tempera, signed by F.C. D(ickinson); standing figure in court dress and cloak, detail of sword in upper right corner. Original wash drawing heightened in white tempera, signed by F.C. D(ickinson); standing figure in court dress and cloak, detail of sword in upper right corner. For The Graphic, May 31, 1902 London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953.
Hand-colored etched caricature, published Octr. 16, 1792; Prussian troops including the Duke of Brunswick, withdrawing in discomfort at left, pursued by trouserless French revolutionary soldiers. Hand-colored etched caricature, published Octr. 16, 1792; Prussian troops including the Duke of Brunswick, withdrawing in discomfort at left, pursued by trouserless French revolutionary soldiers. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Copper-engraving by Tho. Morris after Vernet: view toward harbor, showing men working with supplies of cannonballs, cannon etc. in foreground. Copper-engraving by Tho. Morris after Vernet: view toward harbor, showing men working with supplies of cannonballs, cannon etc. in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. title also in French title: The New Port or the Arsenal of Toulon. title: Le Port neuf ou l'Arsenal de Toulon. caption: Vernet Pinxt. caption: Tho Morris Sculpt caption: Sold by I. Boydell Engraver in Cheapside 1762.
Pair of wood-engravings on single newspaper sheet; 1st showing scene in Paris park, with gendarmes and strolling women; 2nd showing 2 men resting on cots in small room, 3rd man washing up near window. Pair of wood-engravings on single newspaper sheet; 1st showing scene in Paris park, with gendarmes and strolling women; 2nd showing 2 men resting on cots in small room, 3rd man washing up near window. From Harper's Weekly, November 26, 1870, page 756.
Colored lithograph after O'Connor, printed by Dean & Munday, published Novr. 1st, 1830; view of facade of Buckingham Palace and entrance arch, pedestrians, including soldier and wife, and riders in foreground. Colored lithograph after O'Connor, printed by Dean & Munday, published Novr. 1st, 1830; view of facade of Buckingham Palace and entrance arch, pedestrians, including soldier and wife, and riders in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; very worn, soiled, corner torn away. London, Redfern, 1955.
Hand-colored etched caricature after Argus (pseudonym of Charles Williams), published Feby. 1806; George III on throne dais with spy-glass in hand, being introduced to Fox. Hand-colored etched caricature after Argus (pseudonym of Charles Williams), published Feby. 1806; George III on throne dais with spy-glass in hand, being introduced to Fox. Upright medium folio; margins severely trimmed; slightly stained or browned. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958.
Hand-colored etched caricature (printed for Charles Williams), published May 1807; British veterans stopped at toll gate while affluent young and able soldiers pass. Hand-colored etched caricature (printed for Charles Williams), published May 1807; British veterans stopped at toll gate while affluent young and able soldiers pass. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; yellowed and slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Hand-colored line-engraving with title decoration of trophies, 24 illustrations of infantrymen in uniform, showing drill exercises. Hand-colored line-engraving with title decoration of trophies, 24 illustrations of infantrymen in uniform, showing drill exercises. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; worn, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Hand-colored line-engraving with title decoration of trophies, 24 illustrations of infantrymen in uniform, showing drill exercises. Hand-colored line-engraving with title decoration of trophies, 24 illustrations of infantrymen in uniform, showing drill exercises. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; worn, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Original wash drawing signed by Soper 'from a sketch by W.C. Mills'; Lord Mayor in civilian dress riding horse in procession with military escort and preceded by mounted herald, men and women spectators in foreground. Original wash drawing signed by Soper 'from a sketch by W.C. Mills'; Lord Mayor in civilian dress riding horse in procession with military escort and preceded by mounted herald, men and women spectators in foreground. Drawn for The Graphic. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953
by Charles D'Albert. Pl. no.: 9037. For piano. Cover title. Colored lithographic cover illustration of 17th Lancer uniform figure riding towards left, smaller lancer figures in background. J. Brandard, lith. J & W. Pearman, litho.
Hand-colored engraving by H. Adlard after Marchant; exterior view of east front of palace showing small figures changing guard, other soldiers and spectators. Hand-colored engraving by H. Adlard after Marchant; exterior view of east front of palace showing small figures changing guard, other soldiers and spectators. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean.
2nd in pair of hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton; mounted uniform figure, galloping with drawn sword, smaller mounted figures in landscape background. 2nd in pair of hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton; mounted uniform figure, galloping with drawn sword, smaller mounted figures in landscape background. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; somewhat worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
1st in pair of hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton; mounted uniform figure charging with drawn sword, smaller infantry figures in landscape background. 1st in pair of hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton; mounted uniform figure charging with drawn sword, smaller infantry figures in landscape background. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; somewhat worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.
Wash drawing signed by Simpson; group of 5 officials seated in tent. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, June 21, 1879 Wash drawing signed by Simpson; group of 5 officials seated in tent. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, June 21, 1879 Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953. 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/)
2nd in collection of 9 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) copied from originals in library of India Office; profile view of mounted officer or official in white jacket, golden pantaloons, on white horse with ornamental saddle, facing left. 2nd in collection of 9 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) copied from originals in library of India Office; profile view of mounted officer or official in white jacket, golden pantaloons, on white horse with ornamental saddle, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped green; clean. London, Lawson, 1955.
1st in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; mounted figure of Indian officer in white coat, yellow trousers, facing left. 1st in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; mounted figure of Indian officer in white coat, yellow trousers, facing left. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, black leather label st. gold "X.X.P. Lawson. Indian, Afghan and Thibetan State Troops, c.1830". London, Lawson, 1966.
One of a pair of lithographs by T. Picken after Bellew; British and native officers seated around table and conducting trial of native in left corner. [See also: Griffin marching to join.] One of a pair of lithographs by T. Picken after Bellew; British and native officers seated around table and conducting trial of native in left corner. [See also: Griffin marching to join.] Small oblong, one of 2 prints matted together; stained, foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.
Original unsigned watercolor (by Newhouse); recruiting party of 79th Highlanders and Scots Greys marching along country road followed by three civilians, two others watching, church in background. Original unsigned watercolor (by Newhouse); recruiting party of 79th Highlanders and Scots Greys marching along country road followed by three civilians, two others watching, church in background. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean; from S.M. Milne collection. London, W. Spencer, 1953.
Figure of National Guardsman with four small round illustrations of Napoleon's tomb, Poissy, [Napoleon on St. Helena], and Meulan; W. Strange Junr., 21, Paternoster Row. Figure of National Guardsman with four small round illustrations of Napoleon's tomb, Poissy, [Napoleon on St. Helena], and Meulan; W. Strange Junr., 21, Paternoster Row. Half score on cover and second page of score on verso. Strauss.
National Guardsman dancing with lady. National Guardsman dancing with lady. Arranged for the piano forte, by M. Corri. Price 1/- First page of score on verso.
composed and arranged for the pianoforte and respectfully dedicated to the officers and members of the National Blues by J.M. Hubbard. For piano. Cover lithographic illustration by Lewis & Brown: two military officers in front of tents and cannon. "Birch eng'r. N.Y."--Colophon.
Napoleon escapes the Cossacks by leaping out of the back window of a shabby farmhouse. His angular form gracelessly flies through the air and down into the pigsty below. Possibly Napoleon will also land in the cracked chamber pot by the pitchfork. An alarmed looking pig watches Napoleon's great escape from the far left side of the sheet. On the right side of the image, bearded Cossacks storm into the tavern/farmhouse. As they enter, they skewer and scalp the French officers who attempt to waylay them. The Grimaldi family were a troupe of Italian acrobats whose performances were well known in London. The diamond-pattern on the tavern wall refers to the family and to Harlequin, a character from the Commedia dell'Arte who performed acrobatic feats. This reference is clarified in the caption inscribed after the title of the image. This caption may have been derived from news accounts of the event. For other representations of Napoleon's escape from a Russian farmhouse, see "Nap Nearly Nab'd," published by Thomas Tegg in June 1813. It followed Cruikshank's caricature by 6 months. Napoleon escapes the Cossacks by leaping out of the back window of a shabby farmhouse. His angular form gracelessly flies through the air and down into the pigsty below. Possibly Napoleon will also land in the cracked chamber pot by the pitchfork. An alarmed looking pig watches Napoleon's great escape from the far left side of the sheet. On the right side of the image, bearded Cossacks storm into the tavern/farmhouse. As they enter, they skewer and scalp the French officers who attempt to waylay them. The Grimaldi family were a troupe of Italian acrobats whose performances were well known in London. The diamond-pattern on the tavern wall refers to the family and to Harlequin, a character from the Commedia dell'Arte who performed acrobatic feats. This reference is clarified in the caption inscribed after the title of the image. This caption may have been derived from news accounts of the event. For other representations of Napoleon's escape from a Russian farmhouse, see "Nap Nearly Nab'd," published by Thomas Tegg in June 1813. It followed Cruikshank's caricature by 6 months. Title: The Narrow Escape, or, Boney's Grand Leap 'a La Grimaldi!! Caption: "No sooner had Napoleon alighted &/ entered a miserable house for refreshment, then a party of Cossacks rushed in after him. Never was Miss Platoff so near Matrimony!!!/ Had not the Emperor been very alert at Vaulting and lept through the window with the nimbleness of an Harlequin, while his faithfull/ followers were fighting for his life, there would probably have been an end at once to that great Bubble, the French Empire." Caption: Pub by S Knight S Woodings Alley Je 1813 Label(s): The Hole in the Wall/ by Jimmy Jumps from/ the Dunghill/ food accommodation for travellers N3 hot baths &c
Colored aquatint by and after Dodd, published Octr. 2, 1790; officers and sailors in boat being sent off from stern of ship at left. Lettered with six lines of narrative text Colored aquatint by and after Dodd, published Octr. 2, 1790; officers and sailors in boat being sent off from stern of ship at left. Lettered with six lines of narrative text Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
Hand-colored stipple engraved caricature; 3 French soldiers and civilian whose mustache they are pulling (busts only). Hand-colored stipple engraved caricature; 3 French soldiers and civilian whose mustache they are pulling (busts only). Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; slightly soiled. N. Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954. Title: The Mustaches Text: Published by J. LePetit, Anglesea Street Dublin
composed by Dave Braham ; arranged by D. Angelo. For voice and piano. Caption title. Includes cues for side drum, bass drum, drum & fife and text of military orders to be interjected in the song. "To Mr. Josh Hart" [and] "Composed, arranged & performed with immense success by Harrigan & Hart"--Cover. Cover lithograph ill. of Harrigan and Hart as the officer and the private. Black boy in left background with circular banner reading M.G. which seems to be homemade from an ash can cover and pasteboard and mounted on a lath (Dicter and Shapiro, p.135)