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 carrying drum on his back. X,3

One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,3 and showing soldier from behind carrying a drum on his back. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,3 and showing soldier from behind carrying a drum on his back. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed and slightly stained. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

Soldier carrying 2 swords

6th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; soldier in black jacket and blue pants, facing left, waving 2 green-handled swords. 6th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; soldier in black jacket and blue pants, facing left, waving 2 green-handled swords. Small upright folio, in album; margins; foxed. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.

Soldier carrying 2 decorative shields

4th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; soldier in conical hat and orange pants, walking left, carrying 2 small decorative shields. 4th in suite of 10 original watercolors on silk, mounted on white paper; soldier in conical hat and orange pants, walking left, carrying 2 small decorative shields. Small upright folio, in album; margins; foxed. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.

Soldier blowing trumpet

Soldier blowing trumpet

Brown University

One of a collection of 19 original gouache and watercolor drawings and 2 ink drawings of uniform figures signed by Leroux. Figure facing left and blowing trumpet. One of a collection of 19 original gouache and watercolor drawings and 2 ink drawings of uniform figures signed by Leroux. Figure facing left and blowing trumpet. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth slipcase, olive leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangie sale, 1967.

Soldier blowing French horn

One of a collection of 19 original gouache and watercolor drawings and 2 ink drawings of uniform figures signed by Leroux. Figure facing right holding trumpet and blowing French horn. One of a collection of 19 original gouache and watercolor drawings and 2 ink drawings of uniform figures signed by Leroux. Figure facing right holding trumpet and blowing French horn. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth slipcase, olive leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangie sale, 1967. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soldier attacking fleeing peasants

One of a suite of 8 small etchings (by and after Franck). 'A soldier attacking fleeing peasants; night scene with the soldier holding a sword at right, grabbing a peasant in his night-shirt at centre; a nude female figure fleeing to left; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war' -- British Museum One of a suite of 8 small etchings (by and after Franck). 'A soldier attacking fleeing peasants; night scene with the soldier holding a sword at right, grabbing a peasant in his night-shirt at centre; a nude female figure fleeing to left; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war' -- British Museum Oblong; margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled and worn; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "S.D. Franck. Military Scenes, 1656". Title supplied by cataloger. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Soldier at the wheel of the Countess

Original unsigned sepia ink sketch of soldier at the wheel of a jeep named Countess. Original unsigned sepia ink sketch of soldier at the wheel of a jeep named Countess. Medium oblong folio; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Soldier apparently being shot

Original watercolor signed by Reeks; soldier at cave mouth, reacting to, or hit by, explosion (grenade?); dead soldier behind rock in lower right foreground. Original watercolor signed by Reeks; soldier at cave mouth, reacting to, or hit by, explosion (grenade?); dead soldier behind rock in lower right foreground. 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. title provided by cataloger

Soldier and woman on horse

One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,14 and showing soldier and woman on horse from behind. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,14 and showing soldier and woman on horse from behind. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed.

Soldier and woman facing each other in front of a wall

One of a collection of 10 unsigned original watercolors, 1 wash drawing and 1 pencil drawing (by Chatelain), this one showing a soldier standing opposite of a woman, outside a stone wall. The solder has his hand over his heart. One of a collection of 10 unsigned original watercolors, 1 wash drawing and 1 pencil drawing (by Chatelain), this one showing a soldier standing opposite of a woman, outside a stone wall. The solder has his hand over his heart. In red cloth case, white leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.

Soldier and standard-bearer of Greys of Cleveland, Ohio

14th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; 2 uniform figures of infantryman and standard-bearer, showing front and back views, standing in road. 14th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; 2 uniform figures of infantryman and standard-bearer, showing front and back views, standing in road. Folio; blue cloth, buff leather label stamped gold; most sketches soiled, worn, creased, torn etc. New York, Joseph A. Heckel, 1952.

Soldier and Marine

Soldier and Marine

Brown University

Unsigned pencil sketch by Day; bust portrait of soldier and marine. Unsigned pencil sketch by Day; bust portrait of soldier and marine. Oblong folio; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.

Solders in action on mountain top

Original watercolor of soldiers atop hill with bayonets, mountains in background; squared for painting. Original watercolor of soldiers atop hill with bayonets, mountains in background; squared for painting. Oblong; matted; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger.

Solder with gun looking left

One of a collection of 4 original watercolor drawings on buff paper; uniform figure with gun. One of a collection of 4 original watercolor drawings on buff paper; uniform figure with gun. Upright, no margins; in red cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.

Soldatskaya piesnya (soldier song)

3rd in collection of 4 rather crude hand-colored engraved song-sheets by Tchuksin; 9 Russian soldiers from different units standing in semi-circle, singing; 3 columns of printed lyrics below image. 3rd in collection of 4 rather crude hand-colored engraved song-sheets by Tchuksin; 9 Russian soldiers from different units standing in semi-circle, singing; 3 columns of printed lyrics below image. Folio, unbound, in green cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Crimean War prints"; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958. title in Russian, translated into English by cataloger

Soldats: No.1. Ecossais blancs. No.2. Ecossais rouges

63rd in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of British Highlanders, 1 in white jacket, the other in red, outdoors. Subtitle at top margin : "Troupes etrangères 63". 63rd in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of British Highlanders, 1 in white jacket, the other in red, outdoors. Subtitle at top margin : "Troupes etrangères 63". In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Soldats Suisses: Aux armes!

Colored lithograph by and after Lugardon, printed by Bilet & Cougnard; allegorical figure with flag urging soldiers to battle. Colored lithograph by and after Lugardon, printed by Bilet & Cougnard; allegorical figure with flag urging soldiers to battle. Upright folio, matted; margins; worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.

Soldats jouant è la Drogue

One of a pair of the same image, this one a lithographic plate by Last(eyrie) after Vernet showing soldiers seated on log, playing cards, one with peg on his nose. One of a pair of the same image, this one a lithographic plate by Last(eyrie) after Vernet showing soldiers seated on log, playing cards, one with peg on his nose. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. South Lincoln, Mass., Maroni, 1962.

Soldats jouant à la drogue

One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Two figures playing cards while third man looks on; one man has peg on his nose. One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Two figures playing cards while third man looks on; one man has peg on his nose. Oblong; tan paper; yellowed; bound in maroon cloth, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1966.

Soldats jouant à la Drogue

One of a pair of the same image, this one an original unsigned pencil sketch by Lasteyrie after Vernet showing soldiers seated on log, playing cards, one with peg on his nose. One of a pair of the same image, this one an original unsigned pencil sketch by Lasteyrie after Vernet showing soldiers seated on log, playing cards, one with peg on his nose. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1959.

Soldats et chevaux

Soldats et chevaux

Brown University

Colored lithograph by and after Vernet, printed by Engelmann; 2 mounted and dismounted soldiers working with horses in countryside. Colored lithograph by and after Vernet, printed by Engelmann; 2 mounted and dismounted soldiers working with horses in countryside. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; yellowed and foxed. London, Redfern (Maggs), 1956. Title supplied by cataloger

Soldats de Police... 1808

12th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of soldier in light gray uniform, leaning on grounded rifle, facing right. 12th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of soldier in light gray uniform, leaning on grounded rifle, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Soldats de la marine

Soldats de la marine

Brown University

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Two figures in blue holding rifles. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Two figures in blue holding rifles. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Soldats d'Algérie, 1830-1865

Original watercolor title page for set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; display of trophies and regimental banners above title. Original watercolor title page for set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; display of trophies and regimental banners above title. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

Soldats autrichiens

Soldats autrichiens

Brown University

1st in collection of 6 hand-colored imagerie-type plates; double row of Austrian uniform groups, grenadiers and infantry on upper row, artillery and 3 guards in red cloaks on lower row. 1st in collection of 6 hand-colored imagerie-type plates; double row of Austrian uniform groups, grenadiers and infantry on upper row, artillery and 3 guards in red cloaks on lower row. Small oblong folio; plate marks, margins intact except for "Soldats autrichiens"; mostly clean; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold, "Troupes Allemands Ier Empire, Paris, Basset". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Soldats Albanois

Soldats Albanois

Brown University

Engraving by J.B. Tilliard after Hilaire; soldiers seated and standing on rock, resting near seashore, dog in foreground. Plate 2 from Vol. 1 of 'Voyagé Pittoresque de la Grèce' (Paris, 1782) Engraving by J.B. Tilliard after Hilaire; soldiers seated and standing on rock, resting near seashore, dog in foreground. Plate 2 from Vol. 1 of 'Voyagé Pittoresque de la Grèce' (Paris, 1782) Oblong; margins trimmed; repaired tear, clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.

Soldato voluntario della guardia del Gonfalone

17th in collection of 23 original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Feneck and numbered; also another watercolor no. 13 with variant pose, and signed replica of no. 24; standing figure of volunteer infantryman in maroon coat, with shouldered rifle. 17th in collection of 23 original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Feneck and numbered; also another watercolor no. 13 with variant pose, and signed replica of no. 24; standing figure of volunteer infantryman in maroon coat, with shouldered rifle. Small, unbound; in pink cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.

Soldato Svizzero di guardia del Legato di Bologna

One of 2 (of 360) hand colored engravings (by Viero?) from Raccaolta di 126 stampe, che representano figure, ed Abiti di varie Nazioni...; standing uniform figures, outdoors. See also: Soldato Svizzero che accompagna a piedi il Pontefice Romano. One of 2 (of 360) hand colored engravings (by Viero?) from Raccaolta di 126 stampe, che representano figure, ed Abiti di varie Nazioni...; standing uniform figures, outdoors. See also: Soldato Svizzero che accompagna a piedi il Pontefice Romano. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; surface dirt. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

Soldato Svizzero che accompagna a piedi il Pontefice Romano, quando va in funzione

One of 2 (of 360) hand colored engravings (by Viero?) from Raccaolta di 126 stampe, che represento figure, ed Abiti di varie Nazioni...; standing uniform figure, outdoors. [See also: Soldato Svizzero di guardia del Legato di Bologna]. (Titles also in French.) One of 2 (of 360) hand colored engravings (by Viero?) from Raccaolta di 126 stampe, che represento figure, ed Abiti di varie Nazioni...; standing uniform figure, outdoors. [See also: Soldato Svizzero di guardia del Legato di Bologna]. (Titles also in French.) Small upright folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact, lower margin trimmed unevenly. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

Soldato Svizzero

Soldato Svizzero

Brown University

One of a collection of 4 line-engraved plates of uniform figures hand colored by W.K.W. Figure in red, black and yellow holding halberd. One of a collection of 4 line-engraved plates of uniform figures hand colored by W.K.W. Figure in red, black and yellow holding halberd. Unbound; together with other prints and watercolors in yellow cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "Papal Guard, c. 1820."