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.
This collection is part of Brown University Library, hosted by Brown University.

Items in this collection

Soldier, 311 Med. Bat. 86th Div., Texas

Original oil painting, unsigned (by Day) on paper; bust portrait of soldier, 311 Medical Battalion 86th Division, Texas. Original oil painting, unsigned (by Day) on paper; bust portrait of soldier, 311 Medical Battalion 86th Division, Texas. Upright large folio; margins trimmed; tape in upper margin. Gift of H. Talmage Day.

Soldier Writing or Drawing

A soldier sits at a desk and writes or draws on a piece of paper. A bunk stands behind him. Below are two separate drawings of insignia with eagles. The one on the left shows an eagle and an airplane (possibly a US Army Air Forces logo) and the one on the right is a variant of the Seal of the United States. A soldier sits at a desk and writes or draws on a piece of paper. A bunk stands behind him. Below are two separate drawings of insignia with eagles. The one on the left shows an eagle and an airplane (possibly a US Army Air Forces logo) and the one on the right is a variant of the Seal of the United States. Served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy and his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany in June 13, 1944. Captured, he was interned in Stalag Luft 3 until liberated the following year.

Soldier with woman

Soldier with woman

Brown University

1 pencil drawing inscribed 'Stephen Pace -41'; soldier and woman walking 1 pencil drawing inscribed 'Stephen Pace -41'; soldier and woman walking Gift of The Stephen and Palmina Pace Foundation, 2018. Pace competed in the Life magazine exhibit of soldier art in 1943 while serving at Camp Lee, Virginia. He served in the European Theater in England and France in 1944 and 1945. 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/)

Soldier with sword and pole. X,11

One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,11 and showing soldier with sword and with right hand inside coat. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,11 and showing soldier with sword and with right hand inside coat. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

Soldier with sword

Soldier with sword

Brown University

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Figure facing right holding sword. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Figure facing right holding sword. Upright; margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soldier with right hand on hip, shiny leather boots

One of three photographs mounted on an album page showing a German officer from the American Civil War. Studio photograph of soldier with his right hand on his hip and his left hand leaning a sword. One of three photographs mounted on an album page showing a German officer from the American Civil War. Studio photograph of soldier with his right hand on his hip and his left hand leaning a sword. Upright small folio; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soldier with right hand on hip standing by curtain, left hand on sword

One of three photos on an album page of German volunteers in the American Civil War. Soldier wearing kepi standing by curtain, right hand on hip, left hand on sword. One of three photos on an album page of German volunteers in the American Civil War. Soldier wearing kepi standing by curtain, right hand on hip, left hand on sword. Upright small folio; one of 3 photos mounted on an album page; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soldier with rifle over shoulder and blanket on back

15th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in blue jacket, buff trousers, with gun over shoulder and blanket on back, walking toward right. 15th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in blue jacket, buff trousers, with gun over shoulder and blanket on back, walking toward right. Upright, bound; in leather portfolio, black label stamped gold "Hauck. Fransche Soldaten 1795". title provided by cataloger

Soldier with rifle in crook of arm

4th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in blue jacket, gray striped pants, walking with gun in crook of arm. 4th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in blue jacket, gray striped pants, walking with gun in crook of arm. Upright, bound; in leather portfolio, black label stamped gold "Hauck. Fransche Soldaten 1795". title provided by cataloger

Soldier with raised knee, holding spear

10th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; soldier in blue jacket and green pants, facing right, lifting one knee and aiming spear. 10th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; soldier in blue jacket and green pants, facing right, lifting one knee and aiming spear. Small upright folio, in album; margins; foxed. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.

Soldier with pike

Soldier with pike

Brown University

5th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; soldier in mauve jacket and blue pants, facing left, jabbing with trident-shaped pike. 5th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; soldier in mauve jacket and blue pants, facing left, jabbing with trident-shaped pike. Small upright folio, in album; margins; foxed. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.

Soldier with pike

Soldier with pike

Brown University

7th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; rear view of soldier in blue jacket and black pants, facing right, jabbing with pike. 7th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; rear view of soldier in blue jacket and black pants, facing right, jabbing with pike. Small upright folio, in album; margins; foxed. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.

Soldier with partizan

Soldier with partizan

Brown University

9th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; soldier in pink jacket and black trousers, holding partizan under arm, blade down. 9th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; soldier in pink jacket and black trousers, holding partizan under arm, blade down. Small upright folio, in album; margins; foxed. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.

Soldier with pack and rifle seated on ground

Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; side view of soldier with rifle, wearing pack, seated on ground. Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; side view of soldier with rifle, wearing pack, seated on ground. Upright; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist title provided by cataloger

Soldier with musket over shoulder. X,12

One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,12 and showing soldier with rifle over right shoulder and holding hat in left hand. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,12 and showing soldier with rifle over right shoulder and holding hat in left hand. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

Soldier with musket

Soldier with musket

Brown University

2nd in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; Chinese soldier in dark blue jacket, pink trousers, facing right, holding musket. 2nd in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; Chinese soldier in dark blue jacket, pink trousers, facing right, holding musket. Small upright folio, in album; margins; foxed. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.

Soldier with moustache leaning on a chair to his right

One of two photographs on an album page showing a German volunteer in the American Civil War. Soldier standing in a studio with a curtain behind, leaning with his right arm on a chair, and holding his sword to the floor in his left hand. One of two photographs on an album page showing a German volunteer in the American Civil War. Soldier standing in a studio with a curtain behind, leaning with his right arm on a chair, and holding his sword to the floor in his left hand. Upright small folio; one of two photographs mounted on an album page, clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soldier with moustache and beard with hand on his hip

One of two photographs on an album page of German volunteers in the American Civil War. Soldier standing with his right hand inside his jacket front, and his left hand on his hip. One of two photographs on an album page of German volunteers in the American Civil War. Soldier standing with his right hand inside his jacket front, and his left hand on his hip. Upright small folio; one of 2 photos mounted on album page; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soldier with life preserver, aboard ship

Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Shannon, of a single soldier with life preserver over his shoulder; U.S.A.T. Tjisadane to Noumea, New Caledonia. Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Shannon, of a single soldier with life preserver over his shoulder; U.S.A.T. Tjisadane to Noumea, New Caledonia. Shannon served as a war artist with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific War Art Unit in 1943. Later became picture editor and illustrator for the Army Information and Education Division, New York, 1944-1946.

Soldier with hand under strap, gun on shoulder

5th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in light brown coat, holding one hand under strap, gun on shoulder, looking toward left. 5th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in light brown coat, holding one hand under strap, gun on shoulder, looking toward left. Upright, bound; in leather portfolio, black label stamped gold "Hauck. Fransche Soldaten 1795". title provided by cataloger

Soldier with drum

Soldier with drum

Brown University

3rd of 18 engravings of mostly military figures, from Wapenbuch; rear view of soldier in feathered hat, wearing sword, crouching with baton near drum on ground. 3rd of 18 engravings of mostly military figures, from Wapenbuch; rear view of soldier in feathered hat, wearing sword, crouching with baton near drum on ground. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Soldier with cape and musket. X,10

One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,10 and showing soldier with cape facing left. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,10 and showing soldier with cape facing left. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

Soldier with cap set back

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, half-length portrait of shirtless soldier seated with arm around knee, wearing cap pushed back. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, half-length portrait of shirtless soldier seated with arm around knee, wearing cap pushed back. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Soldier with bamboo spear

3rd in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; rear view of Chinese soldier in green pants and conical hat, facing left, about to throw spear. 3rd in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; rear view of Chinese soldier in green pants and conical hat, facing left, about to throw spear. Small upright folio, in album; margins; foxed. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.

Soldier wearing large cape. X,8

One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,8 and showing soldier facing left and wearing long cape. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,8 and showing soldier facing left and wearing long cape. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

Soldier wearing large cap

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; ink sketch, portrait of soldier wearing large cap, looking left in near-profile view. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; ink sketch, portrait of soldier wearing large cap, looking left in near-profile view. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Soldier wearing gas mask

Pencil sketch of soldier with gas mask and glove facing left. Pencil sketch of soldier with gas mask and glove facing left. Upright, matted, yellowed. Gift of the artist. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soldier wearing cap, in profile

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; ink sketch, portrait of soldier wearing soft cap, in profile, facing right. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; ink sketch, portrait of soldier wearing soft cap, in profile, facing right. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Soldier wearing cap

Soldier wearing cap

Brown University

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; ink sketch, portrait of soldier in soft cap, with chin lowered, looking upward. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; ink sketch, portrait of soldier in soft cap, with chin lowered, looking upward. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Soldier wearing blue overcoat and mittens

13th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in blue winter coat, wearing mittens, with gun slung by strap over left shoulder. 13th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in blue winter coat, wearing mittens, with gun slung by strap over left shoulder. Upright, bound; in leather portfolio, black label stamped gold "Hauck. Fransche Soldaten 1795". title provided by cataloger