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.
This collection is part of Brown University Library, hosted by Brown University.

Items in this collection

Wie Falstaff seine Recruten mustert oder die Zopfparade

Sepia aquatint caricature; Falstaff as a stout kneeling figure in military costume with helmet measuring queue of one of a group of clownish militia recruits on parade. Sepia aquatint caricature; Falstaff as a stout kneeling figure in military costume with helmet measuring queue of one of a group of clownish militia recruits on parade. Oblong; plate mark, margins; worn, creased. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1957.

Wie ein Schurke Prügel emfängt

2nd in pair of engraved plates (by and?) after Chodowiecki; soldier (?) resisting punishment from another, men, women and children (refugees?) in background. 2nd in pair of engraved plates (by and?) after Chodowiecki; soldier (?) resisting punishment from another, men, women and children (refugees?) in background. Oblong, 2 prints matted together; margins entirely trimmed away.

Wie Don Jan D'Autriche das Schloss zu Namen erwishtt

1 hand-colored engraving after Frans Hogenberg; troop of mounted figures riding through gates of castle; from Michael Eytzinger, 'De Leone Belgico, eiusque topographica atque historica descriptione…' (Cologne, 1585) 1 hand-colored engraving after Frans Hogenberg; troop of mounted figures riding through gates of castle; from Michael Eytzinger, 'De Leone Belgico, eiusque topographica atque historica descriptione…' (Cologne, 1585) Medium folio. 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/)

Wie die verbündeten Heere, an ihrer Spitze der Kaiser von Russland, under der König von Preussen, unter dem Iubel des...

65th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; victory procession of the Emperors of Russia and Prussia, officers and troops including cossacks, through Place Vendôme, Paris; two women on horseback, crowds preparing to pull down statue of Napoleon on pillar in background, women genuflecting, etc. 65th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; victory procession of the Emperors of Russia and Prussia, officers and troops including cossacks, through Place Vendôme, Paris; two women on horseback, crowds preparing to pull down statue of Napoleon on pillar in background, women genuflecting, etc. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Wie die Krähwinkler Soldaten das Gewehr praesentiren

5th in collection of 11 hand-colored engravings, of which 2 (if not all) are by and after Wunder; a comic series showing adventures of mythical General and his troops; 3 infantrymen in red uniforms present arms in odd way before elderly gentleman walking his dogs in village road. 5th in collection of 11 hand-colored engravings, of which 2 (if not all) are by and after Wunder; a comic series showing adventures of mythical General and his troops; 3 infantrymen in red uniforms present arms in odd way before elderly gentleman walking his dogs in village road. Small oblong folio, unbound; plate marks, margins intact on most, 1 trimmed close; soiled, foxed; in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Wie die Krähwinkler gegen den Feind den Kürzern ziehen, dieser sie aber, ohne Pardon, über die Klinge springen lässt

7th in collection of 11 hand-colored engravings, of which 2 (if not all) are by and after Wunder; a comic series showing adventures of mythical General and his troops; soldier at left, in orange jacket, with sabre, attacking 5 bumbling soldiers in blue coats at right, broken yellow drum in foreground. 7th in collection of 11 hand-colored engravings, of which 2 (if not all) are by and after Wunder; a comic series showing adventures of mythical General and his troops; soldier at left, in orange jacket, with sabre, attacking 5 bumbling soldiers in blue coats at right, broken yellow drum in foreground. Small oblong folio, unbound; plate marks, margins intact on most, 1 trimmed close; soiled, foxed; in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Wie der Zabalkanskische Graf über die Weichsel setzen will

Color engraving; General Diebitsch mounted, in uniform, with sabre in hand and attempting to jump horse over long pigtail of young Polish woman in national costume. Color engraving; General Diebitsch mounted, in uniform, with sabre in hand and attempting to jump horse over long pigtail of young Polish woman in national costume. Oblong, matted; plate mark, margins; yellowed and slightly worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Wie der Hauptman Ville die Statt Campen von wegen der Staten innimptt: M.D. LXXVIII. XX July

11th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; army crossing moat to enter fortified town with blasted walls, along shoreline; ship and cannons in foreground, retreating troops leaving across moat in left background. Depicts the 'Troops of the States General taking Kampen, 20 July 1578; William of Orange's troops are seen crossing the river and entering town gates as the German garrison flee, background left' -- British Museum. 11th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; army crossing moat to enter fortified town with blasted walls, along shoreline; ship and cannons in foreground, retreating troops leaving across moat in left background. Depicts the 'Troops of the States General taking Kampen, 20 July 1578; William of Orange's troops are seen crossing the river and entering town gates as the German garrison flee, background left' -- British Museum. Folio, unbound; in maroon cloth case, yellow cloth backstrip label stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Widok Gmachu Kommissyi Województwa Lubelskiego

Color lithograph by Hackert after Fietta; group of small figures of mounted soldiers passing along road before country palace or government building, obelisk monument at left. View of the Kommissyi Building of the Lublin Province. [See also: Gields Czyli Bank Polski w Warszawie]. Color lithograph by Hackert after Fietta; group of small figures of mounted soldiers passing along road before country palace or government building, obelisk monument at left. View of the Kommissyi Building of the Lublin Province. [See also: Gields Czyli Bank Polski w Warszawie]. Small oblong folio; margins; margins soiled; repaired tears. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Why M.C.A.?: German prisoners of war, World War I, before Y.M.C.A. hut

Original ink and wash cartoon signed by Bairnsfather, on grey board; five German prisoners of war lounging before hut with YMCA sign; caption on verso in pencil reads: 'Why M.C.A.? One of those unfortunate photographs. The photographer has carefully omitted to consider his background when snapping this group of captured Kultur'. Original ink and wash cartoon signed by Bairnsfather, on grey board; five German prisoners of war lounging before hut with YMCA sign; caption on verso in pencil reads: 'Why M.C.A.? One of those unfortunate photographs. The photographer has carefully omitted to consider his background when snapping this group of captured Kultur'. Upright medium folio; margins; margins worn and peeled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Wholesome - nutritious foods from corn

Poster showing corn products, including corn oil, cornstarch and baked goods. Poster showing corn products, including corn oil, cornstarch and baked goods. Lloyd Harrison. Printed in colors on white paper. Caption: Corn products are plentiful. Use them in cakes, candies, puddings, and preserving, for salads, shortening, and for frying. United States Food Administration. Promotional goal: U.S. J7. 1918?

Who's to strike first?, or How long is this to last?

Tinted lithograph caricature by and after H.B. (pseudonym of John Doyle), printed by General Lithographic Establishment published Septr. 5th, 1843; Duke of Wellington on right and Daniel O'Connell on left facing each other astride chest, each with coat tails pinned down. HB Sketches No. 781 Tinted lithograph caricature by and after H.B. (pseudonym of John Doyle), printed by General Lithographic Establishment published Septr. 5th, 1843; Duke of Wellington on right and Daniel O'Connell on left facing each other astride chest, each with coat tails pinned down. HB Sketches No. 781 Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Preston, Lancs., Export Book Co., 1954.

Who said rats! 12th Lancer

Original watercolor caricature on olive paper signed by T. George; uniform figure in profile striding toward right. Original watercolor caricature on olive paper signed by T. George; uniform figure in profile striding toward right. Upright medium folio; margins; clean, slight marginal tears. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Who is to pay the piper? Mr. Campbell

3rd of 3 original watercolors by C.P. F(oley); standing figure of piper of Highland regiment. 3rd of 3 original watercolors by C.P. F(oley); standing figure of piper of Highland regiment. Upright; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.

White House reception for the Army and Navy

1st in pair of original wash drawings by Thulstrup; officers, civilians and ladies in evening dress in East Room, showing Secretaries Long and Root, Admirals Dewey and Sampson, Generals Corbin and Miles. [See also: Metropolitan Club, Washington, on the night of the Army and Navy reception]. 1st in pair of original wash drawings by Thulstrup; officers, civilians and ladies in evening dress in East Room, showing Secretaries Long and Root, Admirals Dewey and Sampson, Generals Corbin and Miles. [See also: Metropolitan Club, Washington, on the night of the Army and Navy reception]. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Latendorf, 1959. title provided by cataloger

Whist

Whist

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Color aquatint caricature plate by Smart and G. Hunt after Pyne; indoor scene of whist party showing ladies and gentlemen at cards, infantry officer watching game, lancer officer looking into mirror. Color aquatint caricature plate by Smart and G. Hunt after Pyne; indoor scene of whist party showing ladies and gentlemen at cards, infantry officer watching game, lancer officer looking into mirror. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly worn. London, Spencer, 1955.

While I am skipping over the ground, My faithful dog Close by my side; The sports of old and young goes round; With e...

Hand-colored stipple-engraving by and after (Louis François?) Charon; militia dragoon skipping with dog in foreground, goose over shoulder, cabin with flagstaff in background; uniform has black leather fur-crested cap, dark blue coatee faced and lined in red, with red gold-laced plastron, collar and cuffs; dark blue riding trousers with red stripe; brass chin scales, belt-plate with horn, buttons and saber-hilt; red shoulder straps and rolls laced in gold; black Wellington boots with spurs, white shoulder and waist belts and sword-knot, gold fourragère on right shoulder; civilians playing games in left background by house; printed verse below. Hand-colored stipple-engraving by and after (Louis François?) Charon; militia dragoon skipping with dog in foreground, goose over shoulder, cabin with flagstaff in background; uniform has black leather fur-crested cap, dark blue coatee faced and lined in red, with red gold-laced plastron, collar and cuffs; dark blue riding trousers with red stripe; brass chin scales, belt-plate with horn, buttons and saber-hilt; red shoulder straps and rolls laced in gold; black Wellington boots with spurs, white shoulder and waist belts and sword-knot, gold fourragère on right shoulder; civilians playing games in left background by house; printed verse below. Small upright folio, matted medium folio; plate mark, margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

Which drowns first, or, Boney's improved bucket

In this race between George Rose and Napoleon to see who will drown first, the British are clearly losing the contest. At the left of the sheet, Rose, identifiable by the rose on the bucket and the rose tucked into his hat, bends head first into a overflowing "Treasury Bucket." At the bucket's base, sheaves of paper titled "Orders in Council" and "Deposition from Birmingham" signal the hefty taxes levied on the British population. In the distance, Manchester burns, while a family in despair watches on. Sir Charles Mordaunt stands behind Rose. In his hands he carries mousetraps and razor blades, threatening a shabby American with the prospect that "You shall neither have Mouse Traps nor Razors." The American figure, wearing a long beard--a home to mice--counters the British threat with a "Resolution of Congress," announcing to Mordaunt that that the British "Shall have no Grain." Napoleon cheerfully watches Rose drown. His "Seau de la Grande Nation" is empty; an open spigot labeled "Perceive-Alls Patent" and "British Liscenses" has let all the water drain from the bucket. Further, Napoleon is protected by the "Berlin and Milan Decrees." Behind Napoleon, a cockrel crows and the road to Paris streatches on untroubled. Print is torn along the left edge of the plate impression. Additionally, there are several small tears at the edges of the sheet. In this race between George Rose and Napoleon to see who will drown first, the British are clearly losing the contest. At the left of the sheet, Rose, identifiable by the rose on the bucket and the rose tucked into his hat, bends head first into a overflowing "Treasury Bucket." At the bucket's base, sheaves of paper titled "Orders in Council" and "Deposition from Birmingham" signal the hefty taxes levied on the British population. In the distance, Manchester burns, while a family in despair watches on. Sir Charles Mordaunt stands behind Rose. In his hands he carries mousetraps and razor blades, threatening a shabby American with the prospect that "You shall neither have Mouse Traps nor Razors." The American figure, wearing a long beard--a home to mice--counters the British threat with a "Resolution of Congress," announcing to Mordaunt that that the British "Shall have no Grain." Napoleon cheerfully watches Rose drown. His "Seau de la Grande Nation" is empty; an open spigot labeled "Perceive-Alls Patent" and "British Liscenses" has let all the water drain from the bucket. Further, Napoleon is protected by the "Berlin and Milan Decrees." Behind Napoleon, a cockrel crows and the road to Paris streatches on untroubled. Print is torn along the left edge of the plate impression. Additionally, there are several small tears at the edges of the sheet. Published by William Holland, 1812-05-01. British Museum, BM 11876. George writes that that this satire takes the Continental System as its subject, specifically the debate of April 7, 1812, on the Orders of Council, 'and to the licensing system whose effect was to put commerce under the control of the Board of Trade, George Rose being its Vice-President.' Moreover: 'The licensing system is here represented as favorable to France; this was the contention of petitions from British sea-ports during 1812, alleging that it enabled Napoleon and his allies to trade with impunity under a neutral flag with British licences.' Dialogue: British Gentleman: "You shall have neither Mouse Traps nor Razors." Dialogue: Frenchman: "You shall have no Grain." Dialogue: Napoleon: "Ah ha!! me sing Old Rose and burn de bellows." London, Pubd May 1st 1812 by Wm Holland 11 Cockspur St.

Which bridge do you want?

Poster showing upper "Bridge of Ships" between American workers and the Allied nations and lower "Hyphen Bridge" along which various kinds of "Plots" walk to be welcomed by the Kaiser; beside the upper bridge a bird says, "This is the bridge that will win the war." Poster showing upper "Bridge of Ships" between American workers and the Allied nations and lower "Hyphen Bridge" along which various kinds of "Plots" walk to be welcomed by the Kaiser; beside the upper bridge a bird says, "This is the bridge that will win the war." Phifer. Printed in black on heavy white paper within double-line border. Title continues: American labor can either build a bridge of ships to help Pershing's army or it can permit enemy agitators to stretch the hyphen of disloyalty as a bridge to aid our enemies. Co-operation and vigorous effort will save the lives of Our Boys and bring us the right kind of Peace. We believe American wage-earners and wage-payers are loyal. Let us prove it by working together for America! "Issued by the National Industrial Conservation Movement, 30 Church Street, New York City. Copies supplied on request." "F-11."

Where do we go from here?

by Howard Johnson and Percy Wenrich. For voice and piano. Capion title. Advertising includes musical incipits for "If I had a son for each star in Old Glory" and "I called you my sweetheart" Cover illustration: American soldier standing in the tear of a large sheet of paper with fighting soldiers behind him; includes inset photo of Frank Bessinger.

When your boy comes back to you

by Gordon V. Thompson. For voice and piano. Caption title. Cover illustration: Soldier embracing woman in white dress with bow.

When Yankee Doodle learns to parlez vous francais

words by Will Hart ; music by Ed. Nelson. March for voice and piano. Caption title. Page 1 is unnumbered. Variant advertisements. Cover illustration: soldier dancing with two women / Barbelle.

When this cruel war is over

Subject: Soldier standing at gun emplacement during artillery attack. Subject: Soldier standing at gun emplacement during artillery attack. At top of page: The only correct edition as sung by the Christys Minstrels. Title continues: Sung with the greatest possible success by Louis Rainford of the Original Christy Minstrels (St. James's Hall), Moore & Burgess, (Proprietors.)

When They Say "Break" in the Army -- You Don't Waste Any Time!

Several soldiers lie asleep on the ground. There is a blue stamp labeled "United States Army" on the left side of the drawing. Several soldiers lie asleep on the ground. There is a blue stamp labeled "United States Army" on the left side of the drawing. Wasserman served with the U.S. Army in Belgium and Germany, 1944-1945.

When the world is "made safe for democracy"

words by Rebecca R. Davidson ; music by E. Adele Lord. Caption title. For voice and piano. Color cover design after Starmer showing allegorical female figures of liberty and justice clasping hands over globe, dove flying above. "Inspired by and respectfully dedicated to the Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the U.S.A. and to the allied defenders of unversal liberty, justice and peace"--cover. Adertisement on page [4] for the Liberty Series depicting covers of four songs by E. Adele Lord.

When the Grand Army's out on Parade

Words by Frank B. Williams ; music by Tom Lemonier. Caption title. 'Respectfully dedicated to the Grand Army of the Republic'--cover. Cover color lithographic illustration: veterans in blue uhniforms walking, two carrying flags, one mounted.

When the artillery stopped firing

A battleground strewn with debris. Smoke rises from the center. The silhouettes of two Marines carrying rifles are seen in the middle distance. A battleground strewn with debris. Smoke rises from the center. The silhouettes of two Marines carrying rifles are seen in the middle distance. 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.

When o'er thy trackless path I've sped ...

Hand colored etched valentine card with cover illustration of grenadier walking with young woman. Hand colored etched valentine card with cover illustration of grenadier walking with young woman. Small upright; margins intact; clean. London, Spencer, 1955.