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 26th--The Cameronians--Regiment of Foot, 1792

One of a collection of 6 unsigned original watercolors painted by Simkin on green paper of a standing uniform figure of 1792. One of a collection of 6 unsigned original watercolors painted by Simkin on green paper of a standing uniform figure of 1792. Small upright, matted together; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

The 26th--The Cameronians--Regiment of Foot, 1742

One of a collection of 6 original unsigned watercolors, painted on green paper, by Simkin of standing uniform figure of 1742. One of a collection of 6 original unsigned watercolors, painted on green paper, by Simkin of standing uniform figure of 1742. Small upright; matted together; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

The 25th (the King's Own Borderers) Regiment of Foot, c. 1853

Original watercolor signed by Sikin; 8 standing uniform figures, outdoors. Original watercolor signed by Sikin; 8 standing uniform figures, outdoors. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger

The 24th South Wales Borderers Regiment of Foot

Original unsigned watercolor (by Feller); standing uniform figure of soldier with grounded gun, before sentry box. Original unsigned watercolor (by Feller); standing uniform figure of soldier with grounded gun, before sentry box. Upright, matted; margins intact. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

The 24th B London Regt.

The 24th B London Regt.

Brown University

One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures signed by Hudson. Figure in red and blue with walking stick. One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures signed by Hudson. Figure in red and blue with walking stick. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

The 23rd--Royal Welsh Fusiliers--Regiment of Foot. Adjutant, c. 1850-1853

Original watercolor signed by Sharpe; 2 standing uniform figures showing front and back of uniform. Original watercolor signed by Sharpe; 2 standing uniform figures showing front and back of uniform. Small upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

The 22nd Marines resting in Agat Town, Guam, July '44

Original watercolor signed and dated by Greenhalgh; 2 marines resting in shade of ruined building, looking toward left. Original watercolor signed and dated by Greenhalgh; 2 marines resting in shade of ruined building, looking toward left. Square folio, matted; margins; clean.

The 22nd Bn. London Regt.

One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, this one unsigned. Figure in blue and red holding rifle. One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, this one unsigned. Figure in blue and red holding rifle. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; margins stained with glue residue. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

The 21st London (Surrey Rifles)

Original gouache drawing signed by Pym (pseudonym?); standing uniform figure in hat with red plume, facing right. Original gouache drawing signed by Pym (pseudonym?); standing uniform figure in hat with red plume, facing right. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean.

The 21st Bn. London Regt.

One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, this one unsigned. Figure in gray with rifle. One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, this one unsigned. Figure in gray with rifle. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold. London, Foster Groom, 1950.

The 20th Hussars, c. 1890

Original watercolor signed R. Simkin; 2 mounted uniform figures facing right, with 5 mounted figures in the distance. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin; 2 mounted uniform figures facing right, with 5 mounted figures in the distance. Cean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

The 20th Deccan Horse

The 20th Deccan Horse

Brown University

One of a pair of original watercolors on gray-green board signed by Challenor; standing uniform figure. [See also: 22nd Sam Browne's Cavalry (Frontier Force).] One of a pair of original watercolors on gray-green board signed by Challenor; standing uniform figure. [See also: 22nd Sam Browne's Cavalry (Frontier Force).] Upright folio, matted; margins intact; some spotting and glue along bottom edge. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

The 1st Sikhs, coming out of the Kabool Gate, Jellalabad. 20. Dec. 1878

Signed wash drawing; three bagpiper's ahead of a mounted figure and other soldier. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' Signed wash drawing; three bagpiper's ahead of a mounted figure and other soldier. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953 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 1st Life Guards, 1887

One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; 2 standing uniform figures and 1 mounted figure, on black horse facing left. One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; 2 standing uniform figures and 1 mounted figure, on black horse facing left. Upright, matted; margins; stained, soiled on corners. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.

The 1st Life Guards, 1804

One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; 1 mounted uniform figure of officer, facing right, 2 standing figures, one at attention with rifle, the other standing beside water bucket. One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; 1 mounted uniform figure of officer, facing right, 2 standing figures, one at attention with rifle, the other standing beside water bucket. Upright, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.

The 18th--the Royal Irish--Regiment of Foot at Rangoon, 1852

Original unsigned watercolor (by Spaulding - Charles Bilger Spalding?); infantrymen relaxing near statues and entrance to small temple. Original unsigned watercolor (by Spaulding - Charles Bilger Spalding?); infantrymen relaxing near statues and entrance to small temple. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

The 18th Tiwana Lancers

The 18th Tiwana Lancers

Brown University

One of a collection of 4 original watercolors of caricature uniform figures, signed by G.H.B(rennan). and this one dated 1909. One of a collection of 4 original watercolors of caricature uniform figures, signed by G.H.B(rennan). and this one dated 1909. Oblong folio, matted; margins; foxing and surface dirt; lower right corner damaged. London, Spencer, 1952.

The 18th King's Irish Hussars, 1830

Original watercolor (somewhat crude) signed and inscribed 'J.C. Garside, musician, 18th Hussars fecit’; mounted hussar with silhouette face galloping toward left, waving sword, small figures of infantry formations drilling on plain in left background. Possibly depicts Lieut.-Col. William Everett. Original watercolor (somewhat crude) signed and inscribed 'J.C. Garside, musician, 18th Hussars fecit’; mounted hussar with silhouette face galloping toward left, waving sword, small figures of infantry formations drilling on plain in left background. Possibly depicts Lieut.-Col. William Everett. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

The 18th Hussars galop

The 18th Hussars galop

Brown University

Subject: Hussar officer jumping brook, trumpeter and other hussars following in right background; W.D. Blatchly Lith, Kell Bros, Castle St., Holborn. Subject: Hussar officer jumping brook, trumpeter and other hussars following in right background; W.D. Blatchly Lith, Kell Bros, Castle St., Holborn. Title continues: Dedicated to Lieutt. General E. Byam, Lieutt. Colonel R. Knox, and the officers of the 18th Hussars, by James Holt (Bandmaster of the 18th Hussars) Price 3/-

The 18th Hussars

The 18th Hussars

Brown University

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on brown horse facing left. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on brown horse facing left. Small, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger

The 17th Lancers, officer, c. 1850

Unsigned original watercolor; 3/4-length portrait in uniform,, tchapka in left hand. Unsigned original watercolor; 3/4-length portrait in uniform,, tchapka in left hand. Upright folio, matted; margins; faded. London, Parker Gallery, 1963. title provided by cataloger

The 17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers: officer in patrol jacket, 1898

Original watercolor caricature signed and dated by R. Learoyd, '98; standing figure in uniform, in profile. Original watercolor caricature signed and dated by R. Learoyd, '98; standing figure in uniform, in profile. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1958. title provided by cataloger

The 16th, the Queen's, Lancers: Officer, c. 1820

Original unsigend watercolor; standing uniform figure, outdoors, pointing with left hand, small figures of charging lancers in right background. Original unsigend watercolor; standing uniform figure, outdoors, pointing with left hand, small figures of charging lancers in right background. Large upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.

The 16th (the Queen's) Lancers: Officer in review order

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, looking back over shoulder, on brown horse facing right, smaller figures and tent encampment in background. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, looking back over shoulder, on brown horse facing right, smaller figures and tent encampment in background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger

The 15th, the King's Hussars, Officer in full dress

Original water-colour signed and dated by Dighton; full-length portrait of dismounted hussard standing next to horse Original water-colour signed and dated by Dighton; full-length portrait of dismounted hussard standing next to horse Large upright folio, matted; no margins; clean London, Parker Gallery, 1958

The 15th, the King's Hussars

Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 1879. Mounted uniform figure facting left. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 1879. Mounted uniform figure facting left. Upright medium folio; clean Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Heller.

The 15th--the King's--Hussars, 1831-1841

Original unsigned watercolor (by S. Eschauzier); mounted and standing uniform figures outdoors, showing front and rear of uniform. Original unsigned watercolor (by S. Eschauzier); mounted and standing uniform figures outdoors, showing front and rear of uniform. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

The 15th the King's Royal Light Dragoons, c. 1800

Original unsigned tempera painting on tan paper; standing uniform figure, gloves in outstretched right hand, before wall. Original unsigned tempera painting on tan paper; standing uniform figure, gloves in outstretched right hand, before wall. Upright folio, matted; no margins; repaired tears. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

The 15th the King's Hussars: uniforms 1760-1891: Composite

One of a pair of watercolors signed by R. Wymer; showing uniform groups and figures 1760, 1766, 1790, 1820, 1821, 1828, 1844, 1855, 1891. One of a pair of watercolors signed by R. Wymer; showing uniform groups and figures 1760, 1766, 1790, 1820, 1821, 1828, 1844, 1855, 1891. Large upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1967.

The 15th The King's Hussars, c. 1868

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of hussar, in profile, facing left. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of hussar, in profile, facing left. Upright folio on white board, matted; margins; edges soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1964. title provided by cataloger