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 waving banner

Soldier waving banner

Brown University

7th of 18 engravings of mostly military figures, from Wapenbuch; rear view of soldier waving large military banner, outdoors. 7th of 18 engravings of mostly military figures, from Wapenbuch; rear view of soldier waving large military banner, outdoors. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Soldier walking with musket and pack. X,6

One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,6 and showing soldier with rifle and pack. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,6 and showing soldier with rifle and pack. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

Soldier walking with musket and pack towards right. X,4

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

Soldier tending horse by supply wagon

2nd in suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also including suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates, by same; soldier tending horse next to covered supply wagon, 2 others resting by tree at left, army halted in background. 2nd in suite of 6 large mounted oblong engraved plates by Huchtenburgh after van der Meulen; also including suite of 8 mounted small oval engraved plates, by same; soldier tending horse next to covered supply wagon, 2 others resting by tree at left, army halted in background. Oblong; bound in blue cloth, white leather label stamped gold.

Soldier standing. XII,1

Soldier standing. XII,1

Brown University

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

Soldier standing with musket. X,9

One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,9 and showing soldier, facing front with rifle. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,9 and showing soldier, facing front with rifle. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

Soldier standing with hand in waistcoat

19th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; officer in blue coat, red waistcoat, buff trousers, holding sword, one hand tucked in waistcoat. 19th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; officer in blue coat, red waistcoat, buff trousers, holding sword, one hand tucked in waistcoat. Upright, bound; in leather portfolio, black label stamped gold "Hauck. Fransche Soldaten 1795". title provided by cataloger

Soldier standing under blank banner and to the left of blank crest with decorative border

One of a collection of 2 mounted sets, each of 7 engraved plates (after Goltzius) of Landesknecht types standing near or supporting blank escutcheons and crests. Illustration from 'Emblemata nobilitati et vulgo scitu digna. (Frankfurt: Dietrich de Bry, 1593) One of a collection of 2 mounted sets, each of 7 engraved plates (after Goltzius) of Landesknecht types standing near or supporting blank escutcheons and crests. Illustration from 'Emblemata nobilitati et vulgo scitu digna. (Frankfurt: Dietrich de Bry, 1593) Small folio, 3/4 red morocco stamped gold "H. Goltzius & T. de Bry - Wappenbuch - c. 1600". Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Soldier standing under blank banner and to the left of blank crest

One of a collection of 2 mounted sets, each of 7 engraved plates (after Goltzius) of Landesknecht types standing near or supporting black escutcheons and crests, one set having ornamental strap-work borders. Illustration from 'Emblemata nobilitati et vulgo scitu digna. (Frankfurt: Dietrich de Bry, 1593) One of a collection of 2 mounted sets, each of 7 engraved plates (after Goltzius) of Landesknecht types standing near or supporting black escutcheons and crests, one set having ornamental strap-work borders. Illustration from 'Emblemata nobilitati et vulgo scitu digna. (Frankfurt: Dietrich de Bry, 1593) Small folio, 3/4 red morocco stamped gold "H. Goltzius & T. de Bry - Wappenbuch - c. 1600". Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Soldier sleeping with gun beside him

Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of a soldier sleeping with his helmet on and his rifle beside him. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of a soldier sleeping with his helmet on and his rifle beside him. One of two sketches matted together. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Soldier sleeping

Soldier sleeping

Brown University

Pencil sketch of soldier asleep on cot. Pencil sketch of soldier asleep on cot. Oblong, mat torn and partially missing, yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soldier sleeping

Soldier sleeping

Brown University

A man is depicted sleeping surrounded by duffel bags in a tent. A man is depicted sleeping surrounded by duffel bags in a tent. Title supplied by cataloger Tompkins served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army').

Soldier sitting on a bench, facing away, with cup in his hand

One of a collection of 6 original pencil sketches by Krareisen; uniform figure from behind, seated at a table with a cup in his hand. One of a collection of 6 original pencil sketches by Krareisen; uniform figure from behind, seated at a table with a cup in his hand. Oblong, unbound; mounted on medium folio gray paper; slightly soiled; in blue cloth case with white leather backstrip and stamped with gold lettering. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Soldier Sitting in a Rail Car

A soldier is seated inside the opening of a rail car. He appears to be reading. A soldier is seated inside the opening of a rail car. He appears to be reading. Wasserman served with the U.S. Army in Belgium and Germany, 1944-1945.

Soldier shaving, c. 1945

Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed by artist; soldier in brown uniform shaving at small mirror attached to bench, outdoors, 3 tree trunks behind bench. Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed by artist; soldier in brown uniform shaving at small mirror attached to bench, outdoors, 3 tree trunks behind bench. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Soldier seated on ground with backpack

Pencil sketch of soldier seated on ground with backpack, seen from behind. Pencil sketch of soldier seated on ground with backpack, seen from behind. Upright, matted, yellowed. Gift of the artist. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soldier seated firing machine-gun

Original pencil drawing by Pfc. K. R. Rittmann; seated soldier firing machine-gun Original pencil drawing by Pfc. K. R. Rittmann; seated soldier firing machine-gun Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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 seated at table, writing

Original ink wash drawing with white highlighting, signed by artist; profile view of soldier seated at table facing right, writing; hat on table. Original ink wash drawing with white highlighting, signed by artist; profile view of soldier seated at table facing right, writing; hat on table. Upright folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Soldier seated at table, reading

Original ink drawing, signed by artist; side view of soldier reading at table, facing left; arm of another soldier holding newspaper showing at far left. Original ink drawing, signed by artist; side view of soldier reading at table, facing left; arm of another soldier holding newspaper showing at far left. Oblong small folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Soldier scratching head, back view

12th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous Austrian cuirassier officers at review types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; standing hussar seen from behind, holding horsewhip and scratching head under cap. 12th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous Austrian cuirassier officers at review types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; standing hussar seen from behind, holding horsewhip and scratching head under cap. Upright small folio, unbound; mounted and bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Army in Poland, 1858-50 - original drawings". title provided by cataloger

Soldier resting, smoking

Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; soldier in t-shirt and cap, seated on roots of tree, smoking. Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; soldier in t-shirt and cap, seated on roots of tree, smoking. Upright; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist title provided by cataloger

Soldier resting with back against tree trunk, Camp Howze

Original unsigned ink sketch of a soldier seated on ground with back against a tree trunk, another soldier in background. Original unsigned ink sketch of a soldier seated on ground with back against a tree trunk, another soldier in background. Oblong medium folio; black tape residue along margins. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soldier removing rifle strap from shoulder

Pencil sketch of soldier sliding strap of rifle off left shoulder. Pencil sketch of soldier sliding strap of rifle off left shoulder. Upright, margins, yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soldier reclining on wagon

4th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; hussar reclining on couch-like wagon, pulled by 2 horses, driven by 2nd soldier holding whip. 4th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; hussar reclining on couch-like wagon, pulled by 2 horses, driven by 2nd soldier holding whip. Oblong small folio, unbound; mounted and bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Army in Poland, 1858-50 - original drawings". title provided by cataloger

Soldier reading, c. 1945

Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; seated soldier, with cap tucked under shoulder strap, reading book. Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; seated soldier, with cap tucked under shoulder strap, reading book. Upright; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist. title provided by cataloger

Soldier reading paper

Soldier reading paper

Brown University

Watercolor with monogram and date 'KH 19'; seated soldier reading a paper Watercolor with monogram and date 'KH 19'; seated soldier reading a paper Small upright folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke, 2017 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 reading paper

Soldier reading paper

Brown University

1 of 8 lithographs on paper, soldier reading newspaper, signed in pencil; from 'Men on Leave 1918-1919' 1 of 8 lithographs on paper, soldier reading newspaper, signed in pencil; from 'Men on Leave 1918-1919' Small upright folio. London, G & D Marrin, 1996 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 reading newspaper

Ink sketch of soldier in chair reading newspaper; marked: Pepsi-Cola Canteen Washington '43. Ink sketch of soldier in chair reading newspaper; marked: Pepsi-Cola Canteen Washington '43. Upright, margins, slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soldier reading letter, with leg on table: Le Havre, '46

Original ink drawing, signed and dated by artist; soldier slouched on chair, leg up on table, reading letter. Original ink drawing, signed and dated by artist; soldier slouched on chair, leg up on table, reading letter. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Soldier reading book, c. 1945

Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; seated soldier, with jacket folded over another chair, reading book. Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; seated soldier, with jacket folded over another chair, reading book. Upright; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist.