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

Spanish officer's uniform, c. 1851

Lithograph by Macphael; standing figure in uniform and cape, left hand resting on sword, outdoors. Lithograph by Macphael; standing figure in uniform and cape, left hand resting on sword, outdoors. Small upright folio, matted; margins; foxing. title provided by cataloger

Spanish military uniforms, c. 1800

2nd in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Gallina; group of 6 standing and 2 mounted uniform figures, 1 holding reins of horse, standing figure at far left leaning elbow on low column; penciled identifying notations underneath. 2nd in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Gallina; group of 6 standing and 2 mounted uniform figures, 1 holding reins of horse, standing figure at far left leaning elbow on low column; penciled identifying notations underneath. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820.". New York, Weyhe, 1942.

Spanish Legionnaire

Spanish Legionnaire

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated by Espinosa, of Spanish Legionnaire walking across desert in sandals, in uniform with rifle on his right shoulder. Original watercolor signed and dated by Espinosa, of Spanish Legionnaire walking across desert in sandals, in uniform with rifle on his right shoulder. Upright medium folio; no margins; corners discolored, glue residue along bottom. Title supplied by cataloger. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2005

Spanish infantry uniforms, 1807

Original watecolor signed and dated by Weber; group of officer, sapper, and 2 grenadiers. Original watecolor signed and dated by Weber; group of officer, sapper, and 2 grenadiers. Upright, matted; narrow black margins. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953. title provided by cataloger

Spanish hussar of the Princess Hussars Regiment with the regulation uniform in 1833

Original oil painting on paper, unsigned; hussar of the Princess Hussars Regiment riding along forest road. Original oil painting on paper, unsigned; hussar of the Princess Hussars Regiment riding along forest road. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; clean, slightly creased. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Spanish Guardia del Cuerpo del Rey: Undress uniform, c. 1830

Original unsigned watercolor; standing uniform figure, walking toward left foreground carrying hat and sword, portrait head on ivory inlaid. Original unsigned watercolor; standing uniform figure, walking toward left foreground carrying hat and sword, portrait head on ivory inlaid. Upright, matted; narrow black margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961. title provided by cataloger

Spanish graniadiers [sic]

Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing (by Rev. William Bradford); 2 standing uniform figures, side and rear views, outdoors. For or after plate in 'Sketches of the Country, Character and Costume in Portugal and Spain made During the Campaign and on the Route of the British Army in 1808 and 1809' (London, John Booth, 1809) Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing (by Rev. William Bradford); 2 standing uniform figures, side and rear views, outdoors. For or after plate in 'Sketches of the Country, Character and Costume in Portugal and Spain made During the Campaign and on the Route of the British Army in 1808 and 1809' (London, John Booth, 1809) Upright folio, matted; margins intact; foxed, repaired tear. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Spanish general's undress uniform, c. 1850

2nd in pair of colored lithographic plates after Carol; standing uniform figure on terrace. [See also: Spanish general's court dress, c. 1850]. 2nd in pair of colored lithographic plates after Carol; standing uniform figure on terrace. [See also: Spanish general's court dress, c. 1850]. Upright; margins intact; clean. Madrid, Berdequés, 1948. title provided by cataloger

Spanish general's court dress, c. 1850

1st in pair of colored lithographic plates after Carol; standing uniform figure near table and chair, large curtain in background. [See also: Spanish general's undress uniform, c. 1850]. 1st in pair of colored lithographic plates after Carol; standing uniform figure near table and chair, large curtain in background. [See also: Spanish general's undress uniform, c. 1850]. Upright; margins intact; clean. Madrid, Berdequés, 1948. title provided by cataloger

Spanish flies or Boney takeing an imoderate dose

Napoleon stands in the center of the image. He has removed his hat and is attempting to ward off a swarm of flies with the oversized hat hand his saber. A torn scroll at his feet is labeled "Decrees of the Junta at Bayonne" and is unrolled to reveal text referring to Joseph Bonaparte. Several broken swords and a tattered French flag are also at his feet. The masses of bottle-green flies arise from the city of Madrid, which is visible in the right distance of the image. Another swarm attacks the French army as they try to flee through a mountain pass located on the left of the sheet and labeled "Pass of the Pyranees route to Bayonne." Napoleon stands in the center of the image. He has removed his hat and is attempting to ward off a swarm of flies with the oversized hat hand his saber. A torn scroll at his feet is labeled "Decrees of the Junta at Bayonne" and is unrolled to reveal text referring to Joseph Bonaparte. Several broken swords and a tattered French flag are also at his feet. The masses of bottle-green flies arise from the city of Madrid, which is visible in the right distance of the image. Another swarm attacks the French army as they try to flee through a mountain pass located on the left of the sheet and labeled "Pass of the Pyranees route to Bayonne." The print is not signed or dated. Broadley attributes publication to Walker and dates the sheet to August, 1808. Inscription: Napoleon: "Morbleu, how faint and giddy I am, these Flies used to be of great service to me, but I am afraid this incautious use of them will cause a mortification, unless Doctor Tally can relieve me." Inscription: Cantharides, or Spanish flies, in too large a Dose brings on Faintings, Giddyness, Raving Madness and Death. Vide Lewis Dispensatory. Annotation: anon., pub. Walker, not described, Aug. 1808.

Spanish Emancipation, or An Effectual Mode of Getting Rid of Troublesome Neighbors

Etched caricature by and after Marks. 'A Spanish don (right), in feathered hat and trailing cloak, stands defiantly erect, holding up a placard and flourishing a scroll inscribed Freedom or Death—and Death to all Tyrants. He scowls at three men in military uniform who flee with furtive scowls towards the left. They are the ambassadors in Madrid of Russia, Prussia, and Austria. Watching this flight from the middle distance and on the extreme left is Louis XVIII, his gouty legs swollen and bandaged, and supported on crutches, one of which, inscribed Despotism, is breaking. His crown blows off, struck by a horizontal wind inscribed Liberty from the mouth of a cherub's head emerging from clouds on the extreme right, and immediately above spires and buildings representing Madrid. Louis says to the fugitives: I am come to help you!!!—Oh this Wind will blow my Crown off!!! Carrion birds fly towards him. The placard, slung from a tall pole, is inscribed: The very Insolent Notes you sent me yesterday, obliges me to say, that you have shamefully abused (perhaps through Ignorance) the Law of Nations, which has always been respected by the Spanish, Government, therefore with as many good wishes for you, as you have for us, & with equal indifference wether you maintain Diplomatic relations or not, We request you will be off as quick as possible, as we are determined to be Free!!! Miguel. After the title: minds enlightened never can be Slaves' -- British Museum Etched caricature by and after Marks. 'A Spanish don (right), in feathered hat and trailing cloak, stands defiantly erect, holding up a placard and flourishing a scroll inscribed Freedom or Death—and Death to all Tyrants. He scowls at three men in military uniform who flee with furtive scowls towards the left. They are the ambassadors in Madrid of Russia, Prussia, and Austria. Watching this flight from the middle distance and on the extreme left is Louis XVIII, his gouty legs swollen and bandaged, and supported on crutches, one of which, inscribed Despotism, is breaking. His crown blows off, struck by a horizontal wind inscribed Liberty from the mouth of a cherub's head emerging from clouds on the extreme right, and immediately above spires and buildings representing Madrid. Louis says to the fugitives: I am come to help you!!!—Oh this Wind will blow my Crown off!!! Carrion birds fly towards him. The placard, slung from a tall pole, is inscribed: The very Insolent Notes you sent me yesterday, obliges me to say, that you have shamefully abused (perhaps through Ignorance) the Law of Nations, which has always been respected by the Spanish, Government, therefore with as many good wishes for you, as you have for us, & with equal indifference wether you maintain Diplomatic relations or not, We request you will be off as quick as possible, as we are determined to be Free!!! Miguel. After the title: minds enlightened never can be Slaves' -- British Museum Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1964. Caption: London Pub. by S. W. Fores 41 Piccadilly (illeg) 1823 Caption: Marks fect. Annotation: Louis XVIII Russian Ambassador Prussian Amb. Austrian Amb.

Spanisches Militär: Jäger. Infanterist. Cavallerist

4th in collection of 4 (of ?) hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; sharpshooter, infantryman, mounted cavalryman. 4th in collection of 4 (of ?) hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; sharpshooter, infantryman, mounted cavalryman. Oblong medium folio; margins; somewhat soiled, creased. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.

Spanisches Militair

Spanisches Militair

Brown University

From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figures of 2 grenadiers in white uniforms, flanking figure of cavalry officer, in mustard and buff uniform, holding pipe in one hand and glass in the other. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figures of 2 grenadiers in white uniforms, flanking figure of cavalry officer, in mustard and buff uniform, holding pipe in one hand and glass in the other. Bound in maroon cloth, black leather label stamped gold "G. Schäfer. Troops quartered, Hamburg 1806-1813. Ms."; clean. Volume including typewritten title-page, list of drawings and text by Schäfer.

Spanischer Dragoner officier

One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. Small; bound in 3/4 red leather tooled gold and marble boards with red leather cover label stamped gold "Uniformen"; drawings slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1963.

Spanien 1809. Inf.-Regt. de la Princesa: Tambourmajor (Alte Uniform)

1st in collection of 3 original pencil and watercolor drawings by Scharf; standing uniform figure of band leader wearing hat with large red cockade, chevroned sash, and holding conductor's staff. 1st in collection of 3 original pencil and watercolor drawings by Scharf; standing uniform figure of band leader wearing hat with large red cockade, chevroned sash, and holding conductor's staff. Upright; margins; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Spaniards!--Death or Victory!

Broadside poem-sheet printed by H. Bryer, published September 1, 1808, with hand colored engraved headpiece illustration of Spanish soldiers and patriots including two women at left advancing to chase away French at right. Broadside poem-sheet printed by H. Bryer, published September 1, 1808, with hand colored engraved headpiece illustration of Spanish soldiers and patriots including two women at left advancing to chase away French at right. Upright folio, matted; margins; soiled, edges worn and torn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Spali: ou cavalier de la Bannière Iaune

6th in collection of 9 engraved plates, all or chiefly by and after Le Blond; standing figure of Turkish cavalryman in chain mail, feathered cap, carrying lance with banner over shoulder; profile view, walking toward right. 6th in collection of 9 engraved plates, all or chiefly by and after Le Blond; standing figure of Turkish cavalryman in chain mail, feathered cap, carrying lance with banner over shoulder; profile view, walking toward right. Folio; bound in brown cloth, 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold "Bonnart. Costumes militaires - 1675"; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1946.

Spahis Senigalais Brigadier

One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, with sword and gun, marching. One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, with sword and gun, marching. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Spahis Marocains salués par les fusiliers marins en Belgique

Color print after Fouqueray, dated 1916 by artist; spahis riding by, cheered by soldiers in trench in foreground. Color print after Fouqueray, dated 1916 by artist; spahis riding by, cheered by soldiers in trench in foreground. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; no margins; clean. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Spahis 4 Reg.

Spahis 4 Reg.

Brown University

One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform and with sword, standing. One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform and with sword, standing. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Spahis 3rd Rej. Trumpet

Spahis 3rd Rej. Trumpet

Brown University

One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform, blowing trumpet and marching. One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform, blowing trumpet and marching. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Spahi

Spahi

Brown University

8th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; spahi in red jacket and kepi, blue trousers, large red and white cape, holding grounded sabre. 8th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; spahi in red jacket and kepi, blue trousers, large red and white cape, holding grounded sabre. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Sowar, 6th Madras Light Cavalry c. 1830-40

16th in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; standing cavalryman in light blue hussar jacket, white trousers, dark blue shako. 16th in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; standing cavalryman in light blue hussar jacket, white trousers, dark blue shako. Small, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents."

Sowar, 2nd Madras Light Cavalry, c. 1846

2nd in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors; standing uniform figure with drawn sword. 2nd in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors; standing uniform figure with drawn sword. Small upright folio, matted; clean. Portland, ME, Christopher Bryant, 1994. Title supplied by cataloger

Sowar of Nizam's Prime Minister's escort, c. 1825-30

12th in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; mounted cavalryman in light blue coat and turban, red trim, riding toward left, looking back toward right. 12th in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; mounted cavalryman in light blue coat and turban, red trim, riding toward left, looking back toward right. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.

Sowar at feast: Nizam's Cav.? 1830's

11th in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; mounted cavalryman in dark blue tunic, yellow trim, holding ceremonial sword, in profile facing left. 11th in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; mounted cavalryman in dark blue tunic, yellow trim, holding ceremonial sword, in profile facing left. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.

Sovende Hornblaesere: 6te Brigades Alarmplads d. 8de October 1850

Lithograph after Lund, numbered 12; two young infantry trumpeters sitting and sleeping near roadside, mounted officer with mounted and dismounted dragoons at right, landscape background with houses. Lithograph after Lund, numbered 12; two young infantry trumpeters sitting and sleeping near roadside, mounted officer with mounted and dismounted dragoons at right, landscape background with houses. Oblong folio; margins intact; slight foxing.

Souvenirs du Théâtre Royal de Coutances

Lithograph caricature by Kaeppelin et Cie after Monnier; Garde Nationale cavalrymen, backstage, one peering through scenery. Lithograph caricature by Kaeppelin et Cie after Monnier; Garde Nationale cavalrymen, backstage, one peering through scenery. Upright medium folio; margins intact; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold: "French Caricatures ca. 1830-48." S. Lincoln, Mass., Marino, '62. Cd.