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.
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Items in this collection

Wilhelm, Koenig von Württemberg

Colored lithograph by Elias after Adam, printed by G. Küstner; Wilhelm, mounted and in uniform, troop review in background. Colored lithograph by Elias after Adam, printed by G. Küstner; Wilhelm, mounted and in uniform, troop review in background. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Wilhelm I., deutscher Kaiser und König von Preussen

Etching by Doris Raab, half-length portrait in uniform with others and decorations, hatless. Etching by Doris Raab, half-length portrait in uniform with others and decorations, hatless. Upright, matted; margins; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.

Wilhelm I. R.: Blatt no. 78, Mappen-Werk "Unser Kaiser"

Tinted print after wash drawing signed and dated 1891 by Koner and autographed by Kaiser; half-length portrait in Garde du Corps uniform, hand on hip. Tinted print after wash drawing signed and dated 1891 by Koner and autographed by Kaiser; half-length portrait in Garde du Corps uniform, hand on hip. Upright folio, matted; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.

Wilhelm Freyherr von Jeetze: K. Bayr Generalmajor und Generalquartiermeister

One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits; by and after G. Widenbauer; printed by J.B. Kuhn, Munich. One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits; by and after G. Widenbauer; printed by J.B. Kuhn, Munich. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed, slight soiling; in blue-gray portfolio stamped "Bavarian Military Portraits, c. 1828-60." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Wilhelm Ferdinand Herzog von Braunschweig, &c.

Hand-colored line and stipple engraving; full-length portrait in black uniform with bonnet de police, grounded sword in right hand. Hand-colored line and stipple engraving; full-length portrait in black uniform with bonnet de police, grounded sword in right hand. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. Hamburg, Schulz, 1958.

Wife of mandarin, wearing yellow sash

6th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; noblewoman wearing long, thin yellow sash and elaborate gown. 6th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; noblewoman wearing long, thin yellow sash and elaborate gown. Upright small folio, bound in album; margins; slightly foxed. London, Maggs, 1964. title provided by cataloger

Wife of mandarin, in pink shawl, blue cap

4th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; noblewoman in gown with yellow fringe and puffy pink sleeves, walking toward right. 4th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; noblewoman in gown with yellow fringe and puffy pink sleeves, walking toward right. Upright small folio, bound in album; margins; slightly foxed. London, Maggs, 1964. title provided by cataloger

Wife of mandarin in elaborate gown with bright orange robe

8th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; noblewoman wearing elaborate red-orange cloak over rainbow skirt. 8th in suite of 12 mounted finely-executed watercolor and gouache drawings, attributed to Sunqua; noblewoman wearing elaborate red-orange cloak over rainbow skirt. Upright small folio, bound in album; margins; slightly foxed. London, Maggs, 1964. title provided by cataloger

Wiener Scene. No. 40. Bei diesem Reigmente Möchte Ich Dienen!

Hand-colored engraving by Andreas Geiger after Schoeller; humorous scene showing short man gazing at husky woman in hussar costume. Hand-colored engraving by Andreas Geiger after Schoeller; humorous scene showing short man gazing at husky woman in hussar costume. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956. Caption: Wien im Bureau der Theaterzeitung, Raubensteingasse, No 926 Caption: Wiener Scene

Wiener Nationalgarde Scharfschützen

Colored engraving; 3 uniform figures, outdoors, showing rear, front and side views. Colored engraving; 3 uniform figures, outdoors, showing rear, front and side views. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Wiener National-Garde

Wiener National-Garde

Brown University

10th (supplemental) in suite of 8 colored lithographs by Trentsensky; mounted figure of guardsman in navy blue uniform, facing left; view of Vienna in background. 10th (supplemental) in suite of 8 colored lithographs by Trentsensky; mounted figure of guardsman in navy blue uniform, facing left; view of Vienna in background. Giant upright folio, unbound; clean, in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold "K.K. Armee. Wien, M. Trentsensky, c.1848". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Wiener National-Garde

Wiener National-Garde

Brown University

9th (supplemental) in suite of 8 colored lithographs by Trentsensky; standing figure of guardsman in navy blue coat, gray trousers, holding rifle; 5 smaller infantry figures, building in background. 9th (supplemental) in suite of 8 colored lithographs by Trentsensky; standing figure of guardsman in navy blue coat, gray trousers, holding rifle; 5 smaller infantry figures, building in background. Giant upright folio, unbound; clean, in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold "K.K. Armee. Wien, M. Trentsensky, c.1848". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Wiener National Garde

Wiener National Garde

Brown University

Hand-colored wood engraving imagerie-type plate, numbered 241; 10 uniform figures, including officer, drummer and 8 soldiers. Hand-colored wood engraving imagerie-type plate, numbered 241; 10 uniform figures, including officer, drummer and 8 soldiers. Small oblong folio; margins; worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Wiener National Garde

Wiener National Garde

Brown University

1st in collection of 3 colored lithographic plates of uniform groups; shows 2 standing infantrymen. 1st in collection of 3 colored lithographic plates of uniform groups; shows 2 standing infantrymen. Upright medium folio, 3 prints [cf. AuU1848mf-2b-c]; margins intact; soiled and worn. N.Y., Hobby Shoppe, 1948.

Wiener Congress Feierlichkeiten. III: Feierliches Seelenamt für weiland Se. Majestät Ludwig XVI. den 21. Januar 1815

77th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; European rulers in ceremonial meeting at large tomb, black drapes overhead; lines of soldiers on either side. 77th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; European rulers in ceremonial meeting at large tomb, black drapes overhead; lines of soldiers on either side. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Wiener Bürger Militär 1831

One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. Two groups of soldiers, most with rifles, some with swords, dated 1831. One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. Two groups of soldiers, most with rifles, some with swords, dated 1831. Oblong, on small paper mount; in red cloth case, white leather cover label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978.

Wiener Bürger Militär 1831

One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. 3 soldiers with rifles on right facing another group of soldiers on left, dated 1831. One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. 3 soldiers with rifles on right facing another group of soldiers on left, dated 1831. Oblong, on small paper mount; in red cloth case, white leather cover label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978.

Wiener Bürger Militär 1812

One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. Soldiers marching in formation, dated 1812. One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. Soldiers marching in formation, dated 1812. Oblong, on small paper mount; in red cloth case, white leather cover label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978.

Wiener Bürger Militär 1805

One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. 7 uniform figures dated 1805. One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. 7 uniform figures dated 1805. Oblong, on small paper mount; in red cloth case, white leather cover label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978.

Wiener Bürger Militär 1797

One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. 3 mounted figures watching troops marching with rifles, dated 1797. One of a set of 10 mounted lithographic illustrations of uniform groups. 3 mounted figures watching troops marching with rifles, dated 1797. Oblong, on small paper mount; in red cloth case, white leather cover label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978.

Wien umlagert von den k.k. Truppen 1848

2nd in collection of 7 tinted or colored lithographic plates, this one by Höfelich, of military scenes; Austrian army, with artillery, assembled on ridge overlooking Vienna. 2nd in collection of 7 tinted or colored lithographic plates, this one by Höfelich, of military scenes; Austrian army, with artillery, assembled on ridge overlooking Vienna. Oblong folio, matted; margins; some stains, foxing; in gray portfolio, gold title "Austrian military scenes 1848".

Wien in der Nacht vom 28. October 1848

Color lithograph; view of city with numerous incendiary fires burning in distance, officers and troops observing from hill and foreground and forming ranks. Color lithograph; view of city with numerous incendiary fires burning in distance, officers and troops observing from hill and foreground and forming ranks. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.

Wien in Belagerungszustande No. 2.

One of a pair of color lithographs after Goebel, printed by J. Rauh; composite of 8 vignettes of military and civil scenes, showing various uniforms. One of a pair of color lithographs after Goebel, printed by J. Rauh; composite of 8 vignettes of military and civil scenes, showing various uniforms. Large oblong folio; margins intact; soiled, worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

Wien in Belagerungszustande No. 1.

One of a pair of color lithographs by and after Goebel, printed by J. Rauh; composite of 12 vignettes of military and civil scenes, showing various uniforms. One of a pair of color lithographs by and after Goebel, printed by J. Rauh; composite of 12 vignettes of military and civil scenes, showing various uniforms. Large oblong folio; margins intact; soiled, N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

Wien 1848. National-Garde: Terrain. Caroliner-und Stubenthor, sogenannter Wasserglacis

Original unsigned watercolor drawing (for lithograph?); 4 uniform figures (3 standing, 1 mounted) outdoors, portion of Vienna in background. Original unsigned watercolor drawing (for lithograph?); 4 uniform figures (3 standing, 1 mounted) outdoors, portion of Vienna in background. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1952.

Wie sieh Meister Dünnbein

One of 4 military caricatures on 2 sheets. [See also: Ein und zwanzig - zwei und zwanzig!, Bei dem Schildhausl hab'ns do a s'Maass verlor'n!; and Herr Majorr! hab g'horrsamst zu verr-melden.] One of 4 military caricatures on 2 sheets. [See also: Ein und zwanzig - zwei und zwanzig!, Bei dem Schildhausl hab'ns do a s'Maass verlor'n!; and Herr Majorr! hab g'horrsamst zu verr-melden.] Small oblong folio, one of 2 sheets mounted together to folio size on cream colored paper, matted; margins intact; torn at lower edge, worn; yellowed. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.

Wie gewonnen so zeronnen; Dieses hat gegenwärtiger Keyserlicher Cavallier; Rittmeister Brigrant genandt...auf mit gro...

Printed broadside with unsigned engraved illustration of soldier walking with stick, right arm in sling, accompanied by dog, battle raging in background. Anti-Catholic lampoon on the reversal of fortune of Count Tilly's Imperial Army after its defeat against the Swedes near Frankfurt-an-der-Oder Printed broadside with unsigned engraved illustration of soldier walking with stick, right arm in sling, accompanied by dog, battle raging in background. Anti-Catholic lampoon on the reversal of fortune of Count Tilly's Imperial Army after its defeat against the Swedes near Frankfurt-an-der-Oder Folio, folded in 2, unbound; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Wie gehts Alter? Gut Euer Excellenz! Brav. = Come va mio Vechio bene Excellenza! Bravo

Tinted lithograph by Schöpf, 'nach Vogels Photographica gez v. Grab'; Field Marshall Radetzky speaking to grenadier sentry, landscape background. Tinted lithograph by Schöpf, 'nach Vogels Photographica gez v. Grab'; Field Marshall Radetzky speaking to grenadier sentry, landscape background. Upright folio; margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.