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 Attack on the Convoy

1st in collection of 3 color prints; Prussian cavalry attacking French military convoy. 1st in collection of 3 color prints; Prussian cavalry attacking French military convoy. Oblong folio, 3 prints [cf. EuP1870f-1b-c], matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

The Attack of the Rear Guard of the French at Salamonde: To Lieut. General Sir John Cope Sherbrooke, K.B.; This Plate...

5th in collection of 12 (of 13) numbered and unnumbered hand-colored engravings (this one uncolored) by Fittler after Leveque, published April 2, 1812; soldiers led by mounted officer on white horse crossing river in boats, town and fortifications on high plateau across river in background. 5th in collection of 12 (of 13) numbered and unnumbered hand-colored engravings (this one uncolored) by Fittler after Leveque, published April 2, 1812; soldiers led by mounted officer on white horse crossing river in boats, town and fortifications on high plateau across river 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 Astor Light Battery: March

A.A. Clappé, Director of Music, The Waldorf-Astoria. Caption title. "Dedicated to Col. John Jacob Astor"--caption. Sepia halftone cover illustration: photograph of Astor Light Battery on parade by tents.

The Assault

The Assault

Brown University

One of a collection of 5 (of ?) numbered color lithograph plates of soldier scenes printed by W. Kohler. One of a collection of 5 (of ?) numbered color lithograph plates of soldier scenes printed by W. Kohler. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

The Ashantee Expedition march

Subject: soldiers on march in jungle, natives pulling wagon in foreground; oval bust portrait of Sir Garnet Wolseley. Subject: soldiers on march in jungle, natives pulling wagon in foreground; oval bust portrait of Sir Garnet Wolseley. Title continues: Composed by Azo de Ferrara. Price 4/- "Dedicated to Ernest B. Elliott, Esqre., South Hampstead"

The army quadrilles

The army quadrilles

Brown University

Subject: Uniform group showing Offr. Line, 1st Royals, Horse Artillery, 42nd Highlanders, 16th Lancers, Scotch Greys; J. Brandard lith. Subject: Uniform group showing Offr. Line, 1st Royals, Horse Artillery, 42nd Highlanders, 16th Lancers, Scotch Greys; J. Brandard lith.

The army quadrille

The army quadrille

Brown University

Subject: three-quarter length portrait of King Victor Emanuel in uniform; N. Piozezynski, Lith. Subject: three-quarter length portrait of King Victor Emanuel in uniform; N. Piozezynski, Lith. Title continues: Upon popular military airs, dedicated to Victor Emanuel II, King of Sardinia by Guiseppe T. Pietra. Pr. 2/6.

The Army of the Potomac: the wagon trains of the Army of the Potomac en route from Chickahominy to James River Va. du...

Tinted lithograph (proof, in tan and black) by J.H. Bufford after Bachelder; wagons and troops crossing plain and river in background, soldiers and officer in foreground, landcape of pine trees. Tinted lithograph (proof, in tan and black) by J.H. Bufford after Bachelder; wagons and troops crossing plain and river in background, soldiers and officer in foreground, landcape of pine trees. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly stained. N.Y., Argosy, 1955.

The Army of the Potomac: the wagon trains of the Army of the Potomac en route from Chickahominy to James River Va. du...

Color lithograph (proof) by J.H. Bufford after Bachelder; wagons and troops crossing plain and river in background, soldiers and officer in foreground, landcape of pine trees. Color lithograph (proof) by J.H. Bufford after Bachelder; wagons and troops crossing plain and river in background, soldiers and officer in foreground, landcape of pine trees. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly stained. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.

The army of the Potomac--camp at Cumberland Landing, on the Pamunky River, - sketched by Mr. Mead, of the Vermont Bri...

Two double-page wood engraved illustrations. Top image: view of a large tent encampment on plain near river. Bottom image: officers leading infantry charge upon enemy in left background. Two double-page wood engraved illustrations. Top image: view of a large tent encampment on plain near river. Bottom image: officers leading infantry charge upon enemy in left background. From Harper's Weekly, June 21, 1862, page 392-393.

The Army of the Allies entering Paris ... March 31. 1814

Hand-colored engraving (crude) published April 21, 1814; allied monarchs etc. riding into city in foreground, river, buildings, bridge etc. in background, battle in right distance. Hand-colored engraving (crude) published April 21, 1814; allied monarchs etc. riding into city in foreground, river, buildings, bridge etc. in background, battle in right distance. Oblong folio, mounted on cardboard; margins trimmed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964.

The Army and the Navy: This print representing the only interview between those great commanders Wellington and Nelso...

1 colored mezzotint on paper by S.W. Reynolds after J.P. Knight; the Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson standing in a room by a table; Nelson pointing at a map of Spain and the Mediterranean. Includes engraved signatures of 'Wellington' and 'Nelson Bronte'. Depicts the only meeting between Nelson and Wellington held in August 1805 in the anteroom of the Secretary of State, Whitehall, London. 1 colored mezzotint on paper by S.W. Reynolds after J.P. Knight; the Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson standing in a room by a table; Nelson pointing at a map of Spain and the Mediterranean. Includes engraved signatures of 'Wellington' and 'Nelson Bronte'. Depicts the only meeting between Nelson and Wellington held in August 1805 in the anteroom of the Secretary of State, Whitehall, London. Large upright folio. New Haven, CT, from the estate of Daniel H. Sise, 2011 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/)

The Army Air Corps

The Army Air Corps

Brown University

words and music by Robert Crawford. March for voice and piano, with chords for guitar. Caption title. "Official song of the United States Army Air corps." Dedicated to: the men who fly. Cover illustration: insignia of the Army Air Corps. Also published for: piano solo, simplified version of piano solo, accordion, miscellaneous instruments (C, B♭, E♭ and bass clef) with accompaniment, chorus (S.A.T.B., S.A.B., S.S.A., two-part treble voices, T.T.B.B., T.B.B.), standard band, symphonic band, small orchestra, full orchestra, vocal orchestration, dance orchestration. First line of text: Off we go into the wild blue yonder. Reprint. Originally published: New York : C. Fisher, 1939.

The arms waltz

The arms waltz

Brown University

Composed and dedicated to the young ladies of Rutgers Female College 5th Av. N.Y. by Henry Von Gudera. Cover title. Op. 8. Color lithographic cover illustration of coats of arms of 28 nations and princes; John H. Buffords' Lith...Boston.

The arms and uniforms of the different governments of the Russian Empire

Engraving; 42 numbered illustrations of coats of arms and uniforms of civil service (4 armorial shields left blank). Plate from 'Survey of the Russian Empire...' by Capt. Sergei Pleshcheev, London, J. Debrett, 1792. Engraving; 42 numbered illustrations of coats of arms and uniforms of civil service (4 armorial shields left blank). Plate from 'Survey of the Russian Empire...' by Capt. Sergei Pleshcheev, London, J. Debrett, 1792. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; creased, worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

The Armory at Albany, New York

Wood-engraved illustration; view of armory with troop review in front, group of soldiers running toward left in foreground. From Harper's Weekly, June 1, 1861, page 348 Wood-engraved illustration; view of armory with troop review in front, group of soldiers running toward left in foreground. From Harper's Weekly, June 1, 1861, page 348 Oblong, mounted on ivory board; margins; clean. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 1903

Original gouache painting signed by Hewerdine and by Alec (subject of painting?); portrait of standing uniform figure holding sword. Original gouache painting signed by Hewerdine and by Alec (subject of painting?); portrait of standing uniform figure holding sword. Narrow upright folio; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1971.

The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, 91st & 93rd Foot

Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; Highlander sergeant inspecting row of infantrymen with shouldered rifles, buildings in background. Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; Highlander sergeant inspecting row of infantrymen with shouldered rifles, buildings in background. Folio, unbound; some edges etc. soiled and worn, but images in good condition; in 2 red cloth cases, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

The Arab march

The Arab march

Brown University

Subject: Arab mounted on galloping horse; A. Laby Del et Lith., Stannard & Dixon, Imp. Subject: Arab mounted on galloping horse; A. Laby Del et Lith., Stannard & Dixon, Imp. Title continues: By Stephen Glover. Pr. 2/-

The apotheosis of Hoche

The apotheosis of Hoche

Brown University

British Museum catalogue: " A complicated and symmetrical design. Hoche, seated on a rainbow which spans a landscape undergoing military devastation, plays a guillotine as if it were a lyre. He is a handsome young man wearing only a cloak and sash in which is a pair of pistols. He has just kicked off his two heavy spurred jack-boots which fall towards the ground and is unconscious of a falling noose which is about to encircle his neck. His head is surrounded by a circular glory of rays which is framed by the winged and decollated heads of Jacobin cherubs shouting hymns of praise; three open books are the 'Marsellois Hymn' flanked by 'Ca Ira.' These cherubs, who completely encircle Hoche, wear bonnets-rouges; blood gushes from their necks...." British Museum catalogue: " A complicated and symmetrical design. Hoche, seated on a rainbow which spans a landscape undergoing military devastation, plays a guillotine as if it were a lyre. He is a handsome young man wearing only a cloak and sash in which is a pair of pistols. He has just kicked off his two heavy spurred jack-boots which fall towards the ground and is unconscious of a falling noose which is about to encircle his neck. His head is surrounded by a circular glory of rays which is framed by the winged and decollated heads of Jacobin cherubs shouting hymns of praise; three open books are the 'Marsellois Hymn' flanked by 'Ca Ira.' These cherubs, who completely encircle Hoche, wear bonnets-rouges; blood gushes from their necks...." Pubd. 11th [? Jan.] 1798 by H. Humphrey, 27, St James's Street, London Label(s): Equality Label(s): Assignats Label(s): Roland the Martyr. Condorcet. Progrès de l'esprit. Poison. Recit de mes Perils. Marat the Martyr. Pétion starv'd [to] Death. Barbaroux starved to Death. Text: no other God but me. upon the thirtieth & fortieth generation, & shalt have no Mercy at all. Denounce thy Father & thy Mother that thy days may [obscured] Thou shalt Murder. Thou shalt commit Adultery. Thou shalt bear false witness. Thou shalt covet thy Neighbours House & every thing that is his. Thou [obscured]

The antiquarian

The antiquarian

Brown University

Caricature of an antiquarian collector, published Sepr. 9, 1773. From 'Characters, Macaronies & Caricatures, by MDarly' [1773] (Vol.6). Caricature of an antiquarian collector, published Sepr. 9, 1773. From 'Characters, Macaronies & Caricatures, by MDarly' [1773] (Vol.6).

The antient English musket & halbert exercise. plate 3

Engraved plate of 18 illustrations of soldiers demonstrating halberts and muskets Engraved plate of 18 illustrations of soldiers demonstrating halberts and muskets Oblong folio, slightly soiled and worn "Engraved for Spencer's New History of England"

The Anglo-French polka

The Anglo-French polka

Brown University

Subject: equestrian group portrait of Napoleon III, Queen Victoria and the Sultan of Turkey, followed by Marshal Canrobert, Lord Raglan, Marshal Pelissier, and Omar Pasha; J. Brandard; M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. Subject: equestrian group portrait of Napoleon III, Queen Victoria and the Sultan of Turkey, followed by Marshal Canrobert, Lord Raglan, Marshal Pelissier, and Omar Pasha; J. Brandard; M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. Title continues: by Charles D'Albert.

The Anglo-Danish galop

The Anglo-Danish galop

Brown University

Subject: oval half-length portraits of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra of Denmark; Stannard & Dixon. Subject: oval half-length portraits of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra of Denmark; Stannard & Dixon. Title continues: By Charlotte Tasker.

The Anglesey waltzes

The Anglesey waltzes

Brown University

Subject: Mounted band of Life Guards ; by (and after?) J. Brandard, printed by M.& N. Hanhart. Subject: Mounted band of Life Guards ; by (and after?) J. Brandard, printed by M.& N. Hanhart. Title continues: Respectfully dedicated by permission to Field Marshal, The Marquis of Anglesey, K.G., G.C.B. &c., Colonel of the Royal Horse Guards by A. Pfinxton of the band of the regiment. Price 4/-

The Amir. A dog cart drive

Original pencil drawing signed by Prior; amir driving dog-cart through street, flanked by excort of mounted lancers. Original pencil drawing signed by Prior; amir driving dog-cart through street, flanked by excort of mounted lancers. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, January 21, 1905, supplement page vii. The caption reads: "The Amir's favour for English ways: A dog-cart drive, one of his Highness's favourite pastimes.' A sketch by Melton Prior from material supplied by an official in the Amir's service." London, Charles J. Sawyer, 1973.

The American victory at Bougainville and the Green Sea

Original watercolor, signed and dated by Greenhalgh, of Bougainville Island, showing the green sea in the background, after the American victory. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Greenhalgh, of Bougainville Island, showing the green sea in the background, after the American victory. Censor's stmap on front and verso.

The American tar: "Don't give up the ship"

Color lithograph by Currier; sailor in uniform, seated near ship's rail. Color lithograph by Currier; sailor in uniform, seated near ship's rail. Small upright folio, matted folio; margins trimmed; stained and spotted. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1947.