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

The British Army Pl. 32. 12th (or, The Prince of Wales's) Royal Lancers

12th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 3 mounted and standing uniform figures, other smaller figures of mounted lancers in background. 12th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 3 mounted and standing uniform figures, other smaller figures of mounted lancers in background. Oblong folio, unbound, matted; some trimmed, worn or soiled. Plate 32 of 'The British Army' London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The British Army Pl. 31. 14th. (or, The King's) Light Dragoons. Review order

15th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; cavalry unit riding down road in India, palm trees, ruined wall and two Indians in turbans looking on. 15th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; cavalry unit riding down road in India, palm trees, ruined wall and two Indians in turbans looking on. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 31 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The British Army Pl. 30. Rifle Brigade. Light Marching Order

34th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; infantrymen firing rifles and maneuvering behind ruined wall on ridge. 34th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; infantrymen firing rifles and maneuvering behind ruined wall on ridge. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 30 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.

The British Army Pl. 3. 1st Regt. of Life Guards and the 8th Regt. of Hussars

2nd in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; mounted officers and women guests (Queen Victoria and lady in waiting) reviewing troop of mounted cavalrymen, landscape background. 2nd in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; mounted officers and women guests (Queen Victoria and lady in waiting) reviewing troop of mounted cavalrymen, landscape background. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 3 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The British Army Pl. 28. 7th. (The Queen's Own) Lt. Dragoons (Hussars). Review Order

7th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; troop of mounted hussars parading through city street. 7th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; troop of mounted hussars parading through city street. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 28 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The British Army Pl. 27. 9th. (The Queen's Royal) Regt. of Light Dragoons (Lancers.). Heavy Marching Order

9th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 4 uniform figures in village street, 2 mounted, 1 standing with horse, 1 drinking from cup offered by woman at doorway. 9th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 4 uniform figures in village street, 2 mounted, 1 standing with horse, 1 drinking from cup offered by woman at doorway. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 27 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The British Army Pl. 26. 12th. (The Prince of Wales's) Royal Regt. of Lancers. Heavy marching order

13th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 2 standing uniform figures, showing front and rear views, standing behind row of resting horses, 2 lines of mounted lancers riding in formation through village street in background. 13th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 2 standing uniform figures, showing front and rear views, standing behind row of resting horses, 2 lines of mounted lancers riding in formation through village street in background. Oblong folio, unbound, matted; some trimmed, worn or soiled. Plate 26 of 'The British Army' London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The British Army Pl. 25. 13th. Light Dragoons. Light marching order

14th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; rear view of 3 mounted uniform figures riding down country road, small bridge and mountain in background. 14th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; rear view of 3 mounted uniform figures riding down country road, small bridge and mountain in background. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 25 of 'The British Army' London, Parker Gallery, 1947.

The British Army Pl. 24. Regiments of the Line. 88th Regiment - Heavy Marching Order

32nd in collection of 34 (of 53?) color lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; three infantrymen question civilian at door of house, small boy watching, other soldiers walking in town street in background. 32nd in collection of 34 (of 53?) color lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; three infantrymen question civilian at door of house, small boy watching, other soldiers walking in town street in background. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 24 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.

The British Army Pl. 23. 6th. (Inniskilling) Dragoons. Heavy marching order

6th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; mounted uniform figure on skittish horse, which jumps, frightened by little dog, which causes woman innkeeper to spill mug of milk or ale; other mounted dragoons in background, riding through village street. 6th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; mounted uniform figure on skittish horse, which jumps, frightened by little dog, which causes woman innkeeper to spill mug of milk or ale; other mounted dragoons in background, riding through village street. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 23 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1947.

The British Army Pl. 22. 17th. Light Dragoons (Lancers). Review order

20th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; rear view of mounted military band with kettledrummers, assembled troop of mounted lancers in background. Plate 22 of 'The British Army'. 20th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; rear view of mounted military band with kettledrummers, assembled troop of mounted lancers in background. Plate 22 of 'The British Army'. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The British Army Pl. 21. 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabineers). Heavy Marching Order

4th in collection of 34 (of 53?) color lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 3 cavalrymen tending horse in foreground, other dismounted soldiers and horses in background of thatched cottages. 4th in collection of 34 (of 53?) color lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 3 cavalrymen tending horse in foreground, other dismounted soldiers and horses in background of thatched cottages. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 21 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The British Army Pl. 18.10th. (The Prince of Wales's Own) Royal Regiment of Hussars. Review order

10th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; lines of mounted hussars trotting in parade formation. 10th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; lines of mounted hussars trotting in parade formation. Oblong folio, unbound, matted; some trimmed, worn or soiled. Plate 18 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The British Army Pl. 14. 15th (or, The King's) Hussars. Review order

17th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 4 uniform figures, 3 mounted, one dismounted, one blowing bugle, assembled mounted cavalry, palm trees in background. 17th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 4 uniform figures, 3 mounted, one dismounted, one blowing bugle, assembled mounted cavalry, palm trees in background. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 14 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The British Army Pl. 13. 16th (or The Queen's) Light Dragoons (Lancers). Equipped for service (India)

18th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 2 uniform figures, one mounted, one dismounted tending horse; in background, rear view of massed cavalry troop, some fording river in distance. 18th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 2 uniform figures, one mounted, one dismounted tending horse; in background, rear view of massed cavalry troop, some fording river in distance. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 13 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1955. .

The British Army Pl. 12. Royal Artillery, Foot Brigade. Guard Mounting Order

24th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 7 standing uniform figures, changing the guard at sentry post, cannon and fort with British flag in background. 24th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 7 standing uniform figures, changing the guard at sentry post, cannon and fort with British flag in background. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 12 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The British Army Pl. 11. 71st. Regiment (Highland Light Infantry.) Heavy Marching Order

30th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; troop of Highland infantry marching down lane around horse drawn cart containing 3 prisoners (deserters?) under guard, houses, pine trees in background. 30th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; troop of Highland infantry marching down lane around horse drawn cart containing 3 prisoners (deserters?) under guard, houses, pine trees in background. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 11 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1947.

The British Army Pl. 10. 14th. (or The King's) Light Dragoons. Heavy marching order: Color variant

16th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 2 uniform figures, one mounted, lighting his pipe, another dismounted, tending to horse, in village square; small boy looking at 2 horses, woman holding torch at entrance to inn(?), houses in background. 16th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; 2 uniform figures, one mounted, lighting his pipe, another dismounted, tending to horse, in village square; small boy looking at 2 horses, woman holding torch at entrance to inn(?), houses in background. Oblong folio, unbound, matted.Plate 10 of 'The British Army' London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The British Army Pl. 10. 14th. (or The King's) Light Dragoons. Heavy marching order

Variant of 16th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes (variant of GB-U(Hayes)1840-1844f-18); 2 uniform figures, one mounted, lighting his pipe, another dismounted, tending to horse, in village square; small boy looking at 2 horses, woman holding torch at entrance to inn(?), houses in background. Variant of 16th in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes (variant of GB-U(Hayes)1840-1844f-18); 2 uniform figures, one mounted, lighting his pipe, another dismounted, tending to horse, in village square; small boy looking at 2 horses, woman holding torch at entrance to inn(?), houses in background. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 10 of 'The British Army' London, Parker Gallery, 1947.

The British Army Pl. 1. Royal Artillery - Horse Brigade

21st in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; mounted and dismounted artillery unit, with caisson and 2 cannons, firing toward river and town in distance. 21st in collection of 34 (of 53?) colored lithographic plates, 3 variants, 2 watercolor originals of uniform groups by J.H. Lynch after Hayes; mounted and dismounted artillery unit, with caisson and 2 cannons, firing toward river and town in distance. Oblong folio, unbound, matted. Plate 1 of 'The British Army'. London, Parker Gallery, 1947.

The British Army

The British Army

Brown University

Hand-colored photogravure after Wymer; large group of 22 mounted and 16 dismounted uniform figures, outdoors. Hand-colored photogravure after Wymer; large group of 22 mounted and 16 dismounted uniform figures, outdoors. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact. Paris, Cart, 1952.

The British Army

The British Army

Brown University

Color engraving by John Harris after Norie, published Feby. 7th, 1879; large uniform group of mounted and dismounted figures, outdoors. Color engraving by John Harris after Norie, published Feby. 7th, 1879; large uniform group of mounted and dismounted figures, outdoors. Large oblong folio; matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

The British Army

The British Army

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Norie; large uniform group of mounted and dismounted figures, outdoors. Original watercolor signed by Norie; large uniform group of mounted and dismounted figures, outdoors. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean, slightly faded. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. title provided by cataloger

The British Army

The British Army

Brown University

Color engraving by E.G. Hester after Norie; large mounted and dismounted uniform group, outdoors. Color engraving by E.G. Hester after Norie; large mounted and dismounted uniform group, outdoors. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Weyhe, 1944.

The Brigade of Guards, c. 1870-1880

3rd in collection of 3 original watercolors, signed T.S. (Seccombe); large group of infantrymen and mounted officer outdoors, castle or armory in background. 3rd in collection of 3 original watercolors, signed T.S. (Seccombe); large group of infantrymen and mounted officer outdoors, castle or armory in background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961. Title supplied by cataloger

The Bridge of Saltador, where the pursuit after the success at Salamonde terminated: To Major General Henry Fredk. Ca...

6th in collection of 12 (of 13) numbered and unnumbered hand-colored engravings (this one uncolored) by Fitler after Leveque, published April 3, 1812; soldiers retreating across stone bridge under heavy fire, hills and steep chasm in background. 6th in collection of 12 (of 13) numbered and unnumbered hand-colored engravings (this one uncolored) by Fitler after Leveque, published April 3, 1812; soldiers retreating across stone bridge under heavy fire, hills and steep chasm in background. Oblong folio, matted; most with plate marks and margins intact; some slightly soiled. From "Campaigns of the British Army in Portugal...' London, Francis Edwards, 1962.

The Bridal morn. The Queen and Prince Albert on their return from the sacred ceremony, on the 10th of February, 1840

Photogravure reprint of an engraving by S.W. Reynolds after Lock, published by J.W. Laird, 1844; Queen Victoria in bridal gown with Prince Albert in court uniform. Photogravure reprint of an engraving by S.W. Reynolds after Lock, published by J.W. Laird, 1844; Queen Victoria in bridal gown with Prince Albert in court uniform. Upright medium folio; margins intact; soiled. Bournemouth, Mathews, 1954.

The breakwater, sound & Mt. Edgecumbe from Staddon Heights

One of a pair of color lithographs by Newman & Co.; views across harbour from parapet with cannon emplacements, showing hills, shipping, etc. in background, figures of soldiers, sightseers in foreground. [See also: The hoe, Drakes Island & Mt. Edgecumbe from the Citadel.] One of a pair of color lithographs by Newman & Co.; views across harbour from parapet with cannon emplacements, showing hills, shipping, etc. in background, figures of soldiers, sightseers in foreground. [See also: The hoe, Drakes Island & Mt. Edgecumbe from the Citadel.] Oblong medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Spencer, 1953.

The Brave Volunteer: Zouave

Color lithograph (by Kellogg?), No. 617; standing figure of zouave upholding U.S. flag and trampling southern banner, tent camp in background. Color lithograph (by Kellogg?), No. 617; standing figure of zouave upholding U.S. flag and trampling southern banner, tent camp in background. Small upright folio; margins slightly trimmed; slightly yellowed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1949.

The Border Regt.: 34th & 45th Foot

Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; uniform figure of infantryman, facing forward, holding grounded rifle; note on verso : "no. 69, 4th set". Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; uniform figure of infantryman, facing forward, holding grounded rifle; note on verso : "no. 69, 4th set". Upright folio on board, unbound, in red portfolio stamped gold, "Original oil paintings for British regimental prints c. 1900-1910".