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

Souvenirs des armées françaises: L'Imperitié et la lachetté du Général l'Echelle avaient occasionne la déroute de Lav...

One of a collection of 4 (of 12?) numbered lithographs by and after Pruche, printed by Lemercier, of military scenes. Group of forlorn soldiers in the aftermath of a battle including dying soldier being mourned by woman, another with head in hands, one soldier praying, while others stand behind. One of a collection of 4 (of 12?) numbered lithographs by and after Pruche, printed by Lemercier, of military scenes. Group of forlorn soldiers in the aftermath of a battle including dying soldier being mourned by woman, another with head in hands, one soldier praying, while others stand behind. In light blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped fold "French Caricatures, c. 1830-48." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Soutiens moi, Chatillon... je m'évanouis! ...

35th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; drunken soldier swaying in street, assisted by 2 other soldiers; 2 smaller soldier figures in background. 35th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; drunken soldier swaying in street, assisted by 2 other soldiers; 2 smaller soldier figures in background. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.

Southern England, 1944

Southern England, 1944

Brown University

Original oil painting signed and dated by Stevenson; U.S. soldiers standing near troop trucks in rural area, bare trees and farmland in background, planes flying overhead. Original oil painting signed and dated by Stevenson; U.S. soldiers standing near troop trucks in rural area, bare trees and farmland in background, planes flying overhead. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist, 1994.

Southampton, England, lowered into Liberty ship hold

Original watercolor sketch with pen and ink, signed and dated by Stevenson, of crew lowering an army truck into the hold of a Liberty ship. Label on back: Deep, deep into the cavernous hold of a liberty ship swings a skillfully guided six by six. Original watercolor sketch with pen and ink, signed and dated by Stevenson, of crew lowering an army truck into the hold of a Liberty ship. Label on back: Deep, deep into the cavernous hold of a liberty ship swings a skillfully guided six by six. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.

Southampton, England, Hqs. S.B.S. Etousa, July 1944

Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a tank on land next to a liberty ship. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a tank on land next to a liberty ship. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist, 1994.

Southampton July 1944

Southampton July 1944

Brown University

Original watercolor, dated on the back by Stevenson, of ships in Southampton, England harbor. Original watercolor, dated on the back by Stevenson, of ships in Southampton, England harbor. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist, 1994.

South Wales Borderers - The Colours - No. 2

From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards; this one signed by Ibbetson; color guard on green in foreground; castle, other soldiers and crowd of men and women spectators in background. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards; this one signed by Ibbetson; color guard on green in foreground; castle, other soldiers and crowd of men and women spectators in background. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

South Wales Borderers - No. 3: The Company Commander

From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards; this one signed by Ibbetson; officer and sergeant with shouldered rifle in foreground, on path in park; 2 rows of troops lined up on path in background, with men and women spectators. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards; this one signed by Ibbetson; officer and sergeant with shouldered rifle in foreground, on path in park; 2 rows of troops lined up on path in background, with men and women spectators. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

South Gate of Tientsin

South Gate of Tientsin

Brown University

Chromolithograph after Japanese artist; Japanese soldiers advancing toward breach blown in wall in left foreground, British soldiers advancing in right background. Chromolithograph after Japanese artist; Japanese soldiers advancing toward breach blown in wall in left foreground, British soldiers advancing in right background. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact. London, Parker Gallery, 1957. title provided by cataloger

South African Army, Cavalry Brigade, (composed of XIIth Royal Lancers, Royal Artillery & C.M. Riflemen) Crossing the ...

5th in set of 5 colored engraved plates by Harris after Martens 'from a sketch by Captn. Carey, Cape Mounted Rifles', published June 1st, 1854; two lines of mounted cavalry in blue uniforms crossing wide river. 5th in set of 5 colored engraved plates by Harris after Martens 'from a sketch by Captn. Carey, Cape Mounted Rifles', published June 1st, 1854; two lines of mounted cavalry in blue uniforms crossing wide river. Large oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact; clean. London, Francis Edwards, 1946.

Souscrivez: Emprunt de la Libération

Lithograph after Romberg; Algerian horseman, on galloping black horse, waving hand and shouting. Lithograph after Romberg; Algerian horseman, on galloping black horse, waving hand and shouting. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Paris, Cart, 1956.

Souscrivez au IVème emprunt et le drapeau tricolore, à Strasbourg annoncera au monde le règne de la paix, de la liber...

Lithograph after Hansi (pseudonym of Johann Waltz), print by Lapina; 3 French sentries in trench gazing at radiant image of Strasbourg Cathedral, flying French tricolor, in the distance. Lithograph after Hansi (pseudonym of Johann Waltz), print by Lapina; 3 French sentries in trench gazing at radiant image of Strasbourg Cathedral, flying French tricolor, in the distance. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Presented, 1972, by Brown University Library

Souscrivez au 4e. Emprunt National: Crédit Lyonnais

Lithograph after Faivre; nude soldier wearing helmet and sword belt, carrying French flag, attacks German eagle with sword. Lithograph after Faivre; nude soldier wearing helmet and sword belt, carrying French flag, attacks German eagle with sword. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Paris, Cart, 1956.

Souscrivez à l'Emprunt de la Libération et la victoire est à nous

Lithograph after Malherbe by Devambez; French soldier lifting up female figure of Liberté, who holds tricolor in one hand and wreath in the other over soldier's head. Lithograph after Malherbe by Devambez; French soldier lifting up female figure of Liberté, who holds tricolor in one hand and wreath in the other over soldier's head. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Rutland, Vt., Tuttle, 1968.

Sous-officier du régiment de Cosaques de Sa Majesté Impériale

One of 2 color postcards, numbered 15, of uniform figures. See also: Sous-officier de peloton de l'Escorte de Sa Majesté Impériale. One of 2 color postcards, numbered 15, of uniform figures. See also: Sous-officier de peloton de l'Escorte de Sa Majesté Impériale. Upright; margins intact; slightly soiled. Providence, Zaremba, 1958.

Sous-officier de peloton de l'Escorte de Sa Majesté Impériale

One of 2 color postcards, numbered 11, of uniform figures. [See also: Soud-officier du régiment de Cosaques de Sa Majesté Impériale.] One of 2 color postcards, numbered 11, of uniform figures. [See also: Soud-officier du régiment de Cosaques de Sa Majesté Impériale.] Upright; margins intact; slightly soiled. Providence, Zaremba, 1958. .

Soup in the 2nd Ligne (1st Division)

American soldiers lining up for soup in front of a ruined building. Charcoal drawing signed and dated lower right L. Jonas. American soldiers lining up for soup in front of a ruined building. Charcoal drawing signed and dated lower right L. Jonas. Oblong folio. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soult

Soult

Brown University

One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in olive green coat facing left. One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in olive green coat facing left. Unbound, clean, in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Napoleon's Marshals ... c. 1830." Roulleau, 1956.

Soult

Soult

Brown University

Lithograph by Maurin after Rouillard, print by Delpech; bust portrait in uniform. Lithograph by Maurin after Rouillard, print by Delpech; bust portrait in uniform. Upright folio; margins intact; foxed. title: SOULT. printed signature: Maurin caption: Roillard pinxt. caption: Lith. de Delpech A Paris. printed signature: Soult

Sortie d’un Officier d'Hussard Français

Mezzotint by P.L. Debucourt after Vernet, hand colored by Vernet; hussar discharging pistol at infantryman at left, soldiers firing from fort in right background. Mezzotint by P.L. Debucourt after Vernet, hand colored by Vernet; hussar discharging pistol at infantryman at left, soldiers firing from fort in right background. Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; margins trimmed; edges worn and soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Bihn, 1950.

Sonst und Jetzt

Sonst und Jetzt

Brown University

Hand-colored engraved caricature by Fleischmann after Voltz; 3 bürger-gardes (?) at right in blue coats and breeches piped in light blue with light blue collars, cuffs and epualettes (officer has silver epaulette), black gaiters and bearskin caps with red plumes; at left is comic group of 3 early bürger-gardes in unmatching outfits. The caricature contrasts the Bavarian army at the end of the 18th century with the reorganized Bavarian army at the beginning of the 19th century. Hand-colored engraved caricature by Fleischmann after Voltz; 3 bürger-gardes (?) at right in blue coats and breeches piped in light blue with light blue collars, cuffs and epualettes (officer has silver epaulette), black gaiters and bearskin caps with red plumes; at left is comic group of 3 early bürger-gardes in unmatching outfits. The caricature contrasts the Bavarian army at the end of the 18th century with the reorganized Bavarian army at the beginning of the 19th century. Small oblong folio, matted folio; plate mark, margins intact. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Sons of the Empire: Dedicated by Special Permission to Field Marshal the Right Hon. Viscount Wolseley, K.P., G.C.B., ...

Color photogravure after Payne, dated December 1899 by artist, printed in Munich and published Jan. 1st, 1900; standing and mounted military and naval uniform group showing a variety of uniforms, landscape background with smaller figures in action etc. 'For the Benefit of the Transvaal War Fund for Widows and Orphans' Color photogravure after Payne, dated December 1899 by artist, printed in Munich and published Jan. 1st, 1900; standing and mounted military and naval uniform group showing a variety of uniforms, landscape background with smaller figures in action etc. 'For the Benefit of the Transvaal War Fund for Widows and Orphans' Large upright folio; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Song of the soldiers

Song of the soldiers

Brown University

written by "Private" Miles O'Riley ; composed by Chas. Van Oeckelen. Song; for voice and piano. Caption title. English words; verses 1-3 printed beneath the vocal line. First line of text: Comrades known in marches many. Illustration: five small scenes depicting the titles of the five songs in the collection: Sambo's right to be kilt, Song of the soldiers, The review, Our Lady of the hospital, and The swords were thirty seven / lith. of Henry C. Eno.

Song of the 35th Regt

Song of the 35th Regt

Brown University

strophic with chorus. piano and voice (satb) Words and Music by One of the Regiment. Arranged for the Piano Forte by Prof. Cull. Thomas & Eno, Lith. strophic with chorus. piano and voice (satb) Words and Music by One of the Regiment. Arranged for the Piano Forte by Prof. Cull. Thomas & Eno, Lith. 1 score (5 p.) sheet music. image/jpeg.

Son nom paraitra, dans la race future, aux plus cruels tyrans une cruelle injure

Napoleon (center) is weighed in a balance against Robespierre (l.) by Time (u.l.). The scale Robespierre stands on is weighed by scrolls inscribed with his crimes like the "Noyades de Nantes," or the drownings of Nantes. His scale is also being pulled down into the chasm by the Devil and prominent figures of the French Revolution, like Marat. Despite the severity of his crimes Robespierre is still higher in the balance than Napoleon--he even gestures towards him and proclaims "C'est lui qui l'emporte." Napoleon hovers inches above a river that flows red with blood. The scrolls on his scale are inscribed "Levée en masse," "Espagne," and "Moscou." He reaches towards his brother Joseph, dressed in white, and two officers who are on the edge of a bluff and asks for their help. While Joseph and one of the officers reach for him, the other cries "Sauve qui Peut" ("Save yourselves") and begins to flee in the opposite direction. Napoleon (center) is weighed in a balance against Robespierre (l.) by Time (u.l.). The scale Robespierre stands on is weighed by scrolls inscribed with his crimes like the "Noyades de Nantes," or the drownings of Nantes. His scale is also being pulled down into the chasm by the Devil and prominent figures of the French Revolution, like Marat. Despite the severity of his crimes Robespierre is still higher in the balance than Napoleon--he even gestures towards him and proclaims "C'est lui qui l'emporte." Napoleon hovers inches above a river that flows red with blood. The scrolls on his scale are inscribed "Levée en masse," "Espagne," and "Moscou." He reaches towards his brother Joseph, dressed in white, and two officers who are on the edge of a bluff and asks for their help. While Joseph and one of the officers reach for him, the other cries "Sauve qui Peut" ("Save yourselves") and begins to flee in the opposite direction. July 1815 Dialogue: Robespierre on left side of scale: "C'est lui qui l'emporte." Napoleon on right side of scale: "Soutenez moi donc." Joseph Bonaparte on land at right: "Il nous entraine." Figure at far right: "Sauve qui peut." Figure at bottom left: "Grace à lui on pense encore à nous." Robespierre: "It's he who wins." Napoleon: "Hold me up." Joseph Bonaparte: "We'll pull you." Figure at far right: "Run for your life." Figure at bottom left: "Thanks to him we are thought of again." Label(s): L'ami du Peuple. Journées 2 et 37 [obscured]. Liste des [obscured]. Noyades de Nantes. Label(s): Levée on masse. Espagne. Moscow. The quotation is from Britannicus, by Jean Racine (1639-1699), Act V, Scene 6

Son Altesse Serenissime Monseigneur Le Comte De la Marche

Engraving by Schmidt after Delorme; oval portrait in cuirass, hatless. Engraving by Schmidt after Delorme; oval portrait in cuirass, hatless. Large upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. title: Son Altesse Serenissime Monseigneur Le Comte De la Marche. caption: P. de Lorme pinx. caption: Schmidt sculp.

Son Altesse le Serenissime & Victorieux Prince de Savoye & de Piemont...

Unsigned engraving (from book, marked Tom.I, No.1); oval bust portrait of Eugene in military costume, encircled by laurel, supported by allegorical figures in foliate enframement, arms at top. Unsigned engraving (from book, marked Tom.I, No.1); oval bust portrait of Eugene in military costume, encircled by laurel, supported by allegorical figures in foliate enframement, arms at top. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.