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 15th the King's Hussars, c. 1825

Original unsigned watercolor by Dighton; mounted uniform figure, riding towards left, smaller soldier figures and tents in landscape background. Original unsigned watercolor by Dighton; mounted uniform figure, riding towards left, smaller soldier figures and tents in landscape background. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

The 15th (The King's) Hussars, c. 1880: Composite

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 individual mounted and standing uniform figures of hussars. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 individual mounted and standing uniform figures of hussars. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

The 15th (the King's) Hussars, c. 1855

Original watercolor signed 'M.A. Hayes'; uniform group, outdoors, probably on maneuvers, showing mounted officer with 2 standing figures in foreground, smaller figures in left background with building and farm gate. Original watercolor signed 'M.A. Hayes'; uniform group, outdoors, probably on maneuvers, showing mounted officer with 2 standing figures in foreground, smaller figures in left background with building and farm gate. Oblong folio, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.

The 15th (The King's) Hussars : 1760, 1804, 1814, 1834, 1845

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 individual mounted and standing uniform figures. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 individual mounted and standing uniform figures. Upright folio on gray paper, matted; margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

The 14th King's Light Dragoons, 1832

3rd in collection of 10 original watercolors signed and dated by Simkin; standing figure, shown from behind, of dragoon in red coat and blue trousers, holding carbine. 3rd in collection of 10 original watercolors signed and dated by Simkin; standing figure, shown from behind, of dragoon in red coat and blue trousers, holding carbine. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. title provided by cataloger

The 14e Regiment at Eylau

Original watercolor signed by Rousselot; winter battle scene, French infantry in brown greatcoats holding the line against Russian grenadiers attacking from right. Original watercolor signed by Rousselot; winter battle scene, French infantry in brown greatcoats holding the line against Russian grenadiers attacking from right. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean.

The 13th Military Order Dragoon Regiment, 1871

1st in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Piratsky; mounted and standing soldiers assembled on village square or green, wooden houses at right. 1st in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Piratsky; mounted and standing soldiers assembled on village square or green, wooden houses at right. Large upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956. title translated from Russian by cataloger

The 12th--the Prince of Wales's--Light Dragoons, c. 1812

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of an officer, facing left. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of an officer, facing left. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; yellowed, spotting in margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1967.

The 12th--the Prince of Wales's Royal--Lancers

Original watercolor signed by Christopher Clark; squadron of mounted lancers at canter. Original watercolor signed by Christopher Clark; squadron of mounted lancers at canter. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery

The 12th the Prince of Wales's Royal Lancers, 1860

11th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; standing and mounted uniform figures near tent encampment, dismounted soldiers pitching hay for horses. 11th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; standing and mounted uniform figures near tent encampment, dismounted soldiers pitching hay for horses. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The 12th (the Prince of Wales's) Royal Lancers. Full dress

Original watercolor caricature signed by Roberson; full-length figure of major in uniform, outdoors. Original watercolor caricature signed by Roberson; full-length figure of major in uniform, outdoors. Upright, matted; margins; slightly foxed or spotted. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

The 12th (The Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers: Officer, full dress, 1845

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, holding grounded saber. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, holding grounded saber. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

The 12th (Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers, c. 1865

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted and standing uniform figures outside camp tent. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted and standing uniform figures outside camp tent. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; slightly faded. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger

The 11th Hussars

The 11th Hussars

Brown University

1st in pair of original watercolor caricatures signed and dated by Junior (pseudonym); profile uniform figure, wearing monocle and holding sword, striding toward left. 1st in pair of original watercolor caricatures signed and dated by Junior (pseudonym); profile uniform figure, wearing monocle and holding sword, striding toward left. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker, Gallery, 1952.

The 11th Bengal Light Cavalry, 1847

Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens) for series published by Ackermann; uniform figure on rearing horse, facing left, smaller mounted figures in left background. Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens) for series published by Ackermann; uniform figure on rearing horse, facing left, smaller mounted figures in left background. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

The 10th, or Prince of Wales's Own Light Dragoons. Trooper, 1787

Original watercolor signed by (R.) A(nderson); standing uniform figure, outdoors, tent and small soldier figure in background. Original watercolor signed by (R.) A(nderson); standing uniform figure, outdoors, tent and small soldier figure in background. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. Title provided by cataloger.

The 10th, Lincolnshire, Regiment, c. 1870

Original watercolor signed by Norie of two uniform figures, one holding a flag. Original watercolor signed by Norie of two uniform figures, one holding a flag. Oval; matted; a few small spots on upper left of image and one larger area of dirt at lower edge. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Francis Edwards, 1967.

The 10th, Lincolnshire, Regiment, c. 1867

Original watercolor signed by Norie of 2 standing uniform figures, one leaning against wall. Original watercolor signed by Norie of 2 standing uniform figures, one leaning against wall. Oval; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Francis Edwards, 1967.

The 10th Gurkha Rifles

The 10th Gurkha Rifles

Brown University

One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures signed by Hudson or Cedric. Figure in tuxedo holding cigarette. One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures signed by Hudson or Cedric. Figure in tuxedo holding cigarette. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold. London, Forster Groom, 1950.

The 10th do fight!: take the town by surprise, and folly by the ears

Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Marks; soldier of 10th Hussars arriving in hat box at scnee of duel, attended by French hairdresser. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Marks; soldier of 10th Hussars arriving in hat box at scnee of duel, attended by French hairdresser. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. London, Maggs, 1953.

The 10th Bengal Irregular Cavalry polka

Jullien. For piano. Caption title. Cover title: The Xth Bengal Irregular Cavalry Polka. Color lithographic cover Illustration: mounted native cavalry trooper facing left; J. Brandard Lith. 'Dedicated to Captain J. E. Verner, & the officers of the corps by Jullien'--cover. 'Jullien's Catalogue of Musique Dansante,...'--advertisment, page [8]

The 105th Foot - Madras Light Infantry: Storming a position

Original watercolor on board, signed and dated by Simkin; infantry group firing from behind stone and brick wall, doorway on left, village in background. Original watercolor on board, signed and dated by Simkin; infantry group firing from behind stone and brick wall, doorway on left, village in background. Oblong, matted; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

The 102nd - Royal Madras - Fusiliers taking part in the advance of the 3rd Division on Fox Hill during maneuvers near...

Original watercolor signed by Norie; infantrymen advancing through shrubs and trees, over ledge, to fire at 'enemy' in distance. Original watercolor signed by Norie; infantrymen advancing through shrubs and trees, over ledge, to fire at 'enemy' in distance. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955. title provided by cataloger

The "Monitor" as she is - interior and exterior

Wood-engraved plate; 10 illustrations, including 7 of shipboard scenes, 1 view of ship, 2 bust portraits in uniform of Jeffers and Stimers. Wood-engraved plate; 10 illustrations, including 7 of shipboard scenes, 1 view of ship, 2 bust portraits in uniform of Jeffers and Stimers. From Harper's Weekly, April 12, 1862, page 236. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

The "Kremlin", Brompton. Lieut. Hamilton Thomas Gordon, B.E.; Lieut. John Eckford, B.E.; Lieut. Ashton Milnes Brandre...

1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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 "King's Colonials" I.Y. March: Dedicated by special permission to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales K.G. Hon. Colnl. "Ki...

Original watercolor on board, signed by George, of mounted uniform figure, being design for a cover of music score composed by Archibald Evans. Original watercolor on board, signed by George, of mounted uniform figure, being design for a cover of music score composed by Archibald Evans. Upright medium folio; margins; some foxing; some soiling. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1967

The " doctor's call" polka

composed by Rudolph Wittig. For piano. Cover lithographic color illustration design by T. Sinclair: 4 vignettes of camp scenes within scrolled enframement, U.S. eagle and shield above.