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 lithograph by and after Laby, printed by Sannard & Dixon, published Nov. 10th, 1854; 2 standing uniform figures on terrace, Windsor Castle in distance. Colored lithograph by and after Laby, printed by Sannard & Dixon, published Nov. 10th, 1854; 2 standing uniform figures on terrace, Windsor Castle in distance. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.
4th of set of watercolor drawings of caricature uniform figures, signed Charlie Payne or C.P.; standing uniform figure, facing forward, in large busby and monocle, holding drawn sword against right shoulder. 4th of set of watercolor drawings of caricature uniform figures, signed Charlie Payne or C.P.; standing uniform figure, facing forward, in large busby and monocle, holding drawn sword against right shoulder. Small narrow upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
3rd of set of watercolor drawings of caricature uniform figures, signed Charlie Payne or C.P.; profile uniform figure, facing left, in large busby, holding upright sword. 3rd of set of watercolor drawings of caricature uniform figures, signed Charlie Payne or C.P.; profile uniform figure, facing left, in large busby, holding upright sword. Small narrow upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
Original watercolor on gray board signed by Snaffles (pseudonym of Charlie Johnson Payne); semi-caricature uniform figure in profile. Original watercolor on gray board signed by Snaffles (pseudonym of Charlie Johnson Payne); semi-caricature uniform figure in profile. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1967.
Subject: Ballroom scene showing Grenadier Guards dancing with ladies; W. Brandard, Lith., M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. Subject: Ballroom scene showing Grenadier Guards dancing with ladies; W. Brandard, Lith., M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. Title continues: By D. Godfrey. (B.M. Grenadier Guards). Author of the Guards Waltz.
Subject: Three members of the New England Guards standing in front of a military encampment on Savin Heights, Dorchester. Subject: Three members of the New England Guards standing in front of a military encampment on Savin Heights, Dorchester. composed & sung by a member of the New England Guards at their encampment on Savin Hill in the year 1823. Commander, Wm. H. Gardner, - Lieutenant. Wm. F. Otis, - Ensign. At head of title: "Our nation's honour the bond of union." Lithographed throughout. Illustration on title page signed: Pendleton's Lithography, Boston. For voice and piano.
To the left of the sheet, George III (?) stands on a green piece of ground labeled "Little Britain," and holds a paper announcing a British naval victory. Across "Georges Channel," figures representing France, Holland and Spain curse the war. France (center, l.) wears a large bag wig and is elegantly dressed. To his right, Spain is caricatured by a thin mustache and lace collar. Holland, at the far right, is depicted as a plump Dutchman with empty pockets. All three figures stand on a barren piece of ground which is contrasted with the grassy plateau on which George III stands. In the distance, two French war ships, the Formidable and Vile de Paris are partially obscured by billows of smoke. To the left of the sheet, George III (?) stands on a green piece of ground labeled "Little Britain," and holds a paper announcing a British naval victory. Across "Georges Channel," figures representing France, Holland and Spain curse the war. France (center, l.) wears a large bag wig and is elegantly dressed. To his right, Spain is caricatured by a thin mustache and lace collar. Holland, at the far right, is depicted as a plump Dutchman with empty pockets. All three figures stand on a barren piece of ground which is contrasted with the grassy plateau on which George III stands. In the distance, two French war ships, the Formidable and Vile de Paris are partially obscured by billows of smoke. Publisher and publication date unknown. This caricature is not in Broadley. Dialogue: George III: "Da_n the Peace." Dialogue: left: "I Swore (said Lewis) t'other day,/ My fleets should rule the sea;/ assur'd that Britain must give way/ To angry Spain and me." right: "Says Neptune, I who heard the Boast,/ Vow'd George should rule the main:/ You reckon'd, friend, without your host,/ So reckon o'er again." Dialogue: Napoleon: "O Da-n the War." Dialogue: Spain: "O Miserable War." Dialogue: Holland: "We 3 Logerheads be."
Subject: Oval bust portrait of officer, illustration of two officers in full dress, illustration of grenadiers marching; T.W. Lee; Hanhart Lith. Subject: Oval bust portrait of officer, illustration of two officers in full dress, illustration of grenadiers marching; T.W. Lee; Hanhart Lith. Title continues: by Theo. Bonheur.
One of a pair of color aquatints by J. Harris after Heath; Grenadier Guards marching into St. James's Palace court. [See also: The Royal Horse Guards]. One of a pair of color aquatints by J. Harris after Heath; Grenadier Guards marching into St. James's Palace court. [See also: The Royal Horse Guards]. Oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.
Color photogravure facsimile after painting signed and dated 1880 by Detaille; Guards band performing at left in courtyard, Yeoman of the Guard guiding men and woman visitors at right. Color photogravure facsimile after painting signed and dated 1880 by Detaille; Guards band performing at left in courtyard, Yeoman of the Guard guiding men and woman visitors at right. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.
One of a collection of 3 color lithograph plates of uniform groups by Dickinson Bros., printed by M. & N. Hanhart; 7 guardsmen standing and sitting in room. One of a collection of 3 color lithograph plates of uniform groups by Dickinson Bros., printed by M. & N. Hanhart; 7 guardsmen standing and sitting in room. Oblong folio, matted; margins. From 'Dickinson's Military Subjects'. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.
Song-sheet by Dibdin with color mezzotint illustration (probably after Robert Dighton) of one-legged pensioner in uniform, point towards buildings of Greenwich Hospital across river in background. Song-sheet by Dibdin with color mezzotint illustration (probably after Robert Dighton) of one-legged pensioner in uniform, point towards buildings of Greenwich Hospital across river in background. Upright folio; margins trimmed close; another copy in Robinson Collection, Vol. VI, part I.
Song-sheet numbered 262, published 22d March, 1791 with mezzotint illustration of 2 pensioners in uniform sitting outside tavern. Song-sheet numbered 262, published 22d March, 1791 with mezzotint illustration of 2 pensioners in uniform sitting outside tavern. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean; in Robinson Collection, Vol. VI, part I. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
From set of chromolithographic plates numbered 2-42, lacking 6, 19, 32 and with duplicate of no. 7; naval battle scene, deck of British battleship in foreground; title and published notes in Japanese, and in English along bottom edge. From set of chromolithographic plates numbered 2-42, lacking 6, 19, 32 and with duplicate of no. 7; naval battle scene, deck of British battleship in foreground; title and published notes in Japanese, and in English along bottom edge. Oblong folio; blue boards, ivory cloth back, no title; cover faded. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.
Color print on paper from original painting signed by Clark ("Supplement to The Graphic Christmas Number, 1914"); dead British soldier at foot of Christ on cross at left. Color print on paper from original painting signed by Clark ("Supplement to The Graphic Christmas Number, 1914"); dead British soldier at foot of Christ on cross at left. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean.
Colored lithograph by T.M. Baynes after an Officer, printed by Graf and Soret; large mortar and cannonballs seen in emplacement, 3 soldiers standing near. [See also: Mortier monstre sorti des fonderies de Liège]. Colored lithograph by T.M. Baynes after an Officer, printed by Graf and Soret; large mortar and cannonballs seen in emplacement, 3 soldiers standing near. [See also: Mortier monstre sorti des fonderies de Liège]. Small oblong folio, matted; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Hand-colored etched caricature by Shortshanks (pseudonym of Robert Seymour); George IV sitting cross-legged, in Chinese costume, on kettle at left, architects and oriental attendants moving about at right with toy buildings, toy soldiers, etc. Hand-colored etched caricature by Shortshanks (pseudonym of Robert Seymour); George IV sitting cross-legged, in Chinese costume, on kettle at left, architects and oriental attendants moving about at right with toy buildings, toy soldiers, etc. Oblong medium folio, plate mark, margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958.
From set of chromolithographic plates numbered 2-42, lacking 6, 19, 32 and with duplicate of no. 7; battle scene, Russian Cossacks in massive cavalry attack on German trench lines at right; title and published notes in Japanese, and in English along bottom edge. From set of chromolithographic plates numbered 2-42, lacking 6, 19, 32 and with duplicate of no. 7; battle scene, Russian Cossacks in massive cavalry attack on German trench lines at right; title and published notes in Japanese, and in English along bottom edge. Oblong folio; blue boards, ivory cloth back, no title; cover faded. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.
One of a pair of hand-colored engraved plates (crude) of battle scenes. One of a pair of hand-colored engraved plates (crude) of battle scenes. Oblong folio, matted; margins; margins worn and soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.
From set of chromolithographic plates numbered 2-42, lacking 6, 19, 32 and with duplicate of no. 7; panoramic battle scene, mounted officers in foreground, French infantry advancing toward left, many airplanes and dirigibles overhead; title and published notes in Japanese, and in English along bottom edge. From set of chromolithographic plates numbered 2-42, lacking 6, 19, 32 and with duplicate of no. 7; panoramic battle scene, mounted officers in foreground, French infantry advancing toward left, many airplanes and dirigibles overhead; title and published notes in Japanese, and in English along bottom edge. Oblong folio; blue boards, ivory cloth back, no title; cover faded. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.
Color lithograph by Vincent Brooks; view of monument on hillside with small soldier figures nearby, tent encampment on another hill in left background. Color lithograph by Vincent Brooks; view of monument on hillside with small soldier figures nearby, tent encampment on another hill in left background. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; slight yellowing and soiling. London, Spencer, 1952.
Original watercolor by (Major) Richard Brunton 'sketch'd 1. Jany. 1826'; view of grave enclosure with 2 small figures of soldier and sailor inside. Original watercolor by (Major) Richard Brunton 'sketch'd 1. Jany. 1826'; view of grave enclosure with 2 small figures of soldier and sailor inside. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.
Color aquatint by Merke engraved by Edward Orme, drawn by Daniel Orme after a sketch drawn on the spot by F.B. Spilsbury, numbered XVI, published May 1, 1803; British naval officers entertained in eastern potentate's tent, turbaned soldiers in background. Color aquatint by Merke engraved by Edward Orme, drawn by Daniel Orme after a sketch drawn on the spot by F.B. Spilsbury, numbered XVI, published May 1, 1803; British naval officers entertained in eastern potentate's tent, turbaned soldiers in background. Plate from 'Picturesque scenery in the Holy Land and Syria, delineated during the campaigns of 1799 and 1800' by F.B. Spilsbury, published by Edward Orme, 1803. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.
Hand-colored etched caricature (after Isaac Cruikshank), published June 28, 1792; George III and soldiers at left routing Prince of Wales and his soldiers at right, during manoeuvres. Other personages include William Pitt, Edmund Burke chasing the Prince of Wales, Charles Fox and Lord Stanhope; Sheridan also in retreat, has fallen and is lying on his back. A satire on the Proclamation against seditious meetings of May 21, 1792 and an allusion to the review of 23 June 1792. Hand-colored etched caricature (after Isaac Cruikshank), published June 28, 1792; George III and soldiers at left routing Prince of Wales and his soldiers at right, during manoeuvres. Other personages include William Pitt, Edmund Burke chasing the Prince of Wales, Charles Fox and Lord Stanhope; Sheridan also in retreat, has fallen and is lying on his back. A satire on the Proclamation against seditious meetings of May 21, 1792 and an allusion to the review of 23 June 1792. Oblong folio; margins severely trimmed; edges worn; soiled. London, Spencer, 1955.
Colored lithograph after Lynch, printed by Hanhart; British officers, Wellington and royal visitors etc., mounted in uniform at right, watching cavalry march past in left background. Colored lithograph after Lynch, printed by Hanhart; British officers, Wellington and royal visitors etc., mounted in uniform at right, watching cavalry march past in left background. Oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1957.
Copper engraving (crude) (by J. Marshall); perspective view of parading troops, King and suite mounted in left foreground, men, women and children spectators in foreground, scattered buildings and trees in distance. Copper engraving (crude) (by J. Marshall); perspective view of parading troops, King and suite mounted in left foreground, men, women and children spectators in foreground, scattered buildings and trees in distance. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn, creased; repaired tears and loss in margin. London, Spencer, 1955.
Color aquatint by R. Reeve after Heath and W.T. Fry; large outdoor group of mounted rulers and officers; accompanied by uncolored engraved plate of key to portrait group. Color aquatint by R. Reeve after Heath and W.T. Fry; large outdoor group of mounted rulers and officers; accompanied by uncolored engraved plate of key to portrait group. Large oblong folio, and key oblong medium folio, matted together in giant folio mat; plate marks, margins intact; mint impression. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.