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

Soldat du Trein de l'Armée Française

One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left with rifle and sword. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left with rifle and sword. Small, foxed; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Soldat du régiment du Préobrajensk de la compagnie de sa Majesté

3rd in set of 3 extra impressions from set of 8 chromolithographic plates after Benkendorf; infantryman in gray uniform, with sash or blanket roll, standing at attention with rifle. 3rd in set of 3 extra impressions from set of 8 chromolithographic plates after Benkendorf; infantryman in gray uniform, with sash or blanket roll, standing at attention with rifle. Upright folio and large upright folio, matted; margins; some worn edges. N.Y., Swan Auction Gallery, 1056.

Soldat du Landsturm

Soldat du Landsturm

Brown University

3rd of set of 7 original caricature ink and watercolor drawings of Swiss Army uniform figures, from collection of 805, of various nationalities, signed illegibly; standing uniform figure in light blue long coat, wearing holstered pistol, facing right. 3rd of set of 7 original caricature ink and watercolor drawings of Swiss Army uniform figures, from collection of 805, of various nationalities, signed illegibly; standing uniform figure in light blue long coat, wearing holstered pistol, facing right. In folio mat, unbound; clean. Rome, Querzola, 1968.

Soldat du Génie

Soldat du Génie

Brown University

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Soldat du Génie

Soldat du Génie

Brown University

One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; figure in blue with rifle and back pack, another behind with gabion. One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; figure in blue with rifle and back pack, another behind with gabion. Mounted on tan paper, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Kraus, 1942.

Soldat du Corps des Strelits: sous les armes

4th in collection of 7 uncolored copper-engraved plates, by Le Prince; standing figure of soldier wearing coat, sword, brace of ammunition, holding pike over shoulder. 4th in collection of 7 uncolored copper-engraved plates, by Le Prince; standing figure of soldier wearing coat, sword, brace of ammunition, holding pike over shoulder. Small folio; bound in green cloth, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Soldat du 8ième regiment de troupes de ligne

One of a collection of manuscript title page and 4 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures siged and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing right holding bayonetted rifle. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 4 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures siged and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing right holding bayonetted rifle. Small, slightly yellowed; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961

Soldat du 28th Foot

Soldat du 28th Foot

Brown University

32nd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, seen from behind, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle. 32nd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, seen from behind, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Soldat du 16ième Regiment de Chasseurs è p.

One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left holding rifle over left shoulder. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left holding rifle over left shoulder. Small, yellowed; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Soldat dela Grosse Cavalerie de ligne Autrichienne

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in tan and gray with helmet looking right. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in tan and gray with helmet looking right. Unbound, foxed; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Soldat dela Cavalerie légère Autrichienne, en grande tenue

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in green and tan with plumed hat from behind. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in green and tan with plumed hat from behind. Unbound, yellowed and spotted, creased at bottom; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. . Series title supplied by cataloger.

Soldat dela (Landweertt) Landwehr Prussienne

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in gray and white holding rifle in right hand and looking left. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in gray and white holding rifle in right hand and looking left. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Soldat De Ville De Cologne

1 water-color from album of costumes; soldier standing holding musket with bayonet 1 water-color from album of costumes; soldier standing holding musket with bayonet Small folio. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958. 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/)

Soldat de train, Garnis. Königshofen

One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Figure in gray and red, large hat with black feather, and figure in blue and gray with helmet with black plume. One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Figure in gray and red, large hat with black feather, and figure in blue and gray with helmet with black plume. Small, unbound, clean; in red cloth slipcase, dark blue leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.

Soldat de la Garde Nationale de Brest. Portant les armes: Dedié à la Nation

1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; soldier holding musket, other soldiers drilling in background 1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; soldier holding musket, other soldiers drilling in background Upright folio. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961. 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/)

Soldat de la Compie. Departementale de Naples, 1812

86th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in brown jacket, white trousers, mustard trim, holding grounded rifle, facing right. 86th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in brown jacket, white trousers, mustard trim, holding 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.

Soldat de l'infanterie lege. Wirtembe.

3nd of 3 (of 25 hand-colored engraved plates (by and after Engelbrecht); standing uniform figure of infantryman with rifle. 3nd of 3 (of 25 hand-colored engraved plates (by and after Engelbrecht); standing uniform figure of infantryman with rifle. Upright; margins; slightly soiled and worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1945.

Soldat de L'Electeur de Cologne

1 water-color from album of costumes; soldier holding musket and bayonet 1 water-color from album of costumes; soldier holding musket and bayonet Small folio. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958. 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/)

Soldat de l'Armée Mobile 1870

Unsigned etching on tan paper; single standing soldier figure with gun. Unsigned etching on tan paper; single standing soldier figure with gun. Upright on small folio sheet, mounted on white paper; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Maurice Sloog, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger

Soldat d'Infanterie deligne, Anglaise en grande tenue

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in red and gray with rifle from behind. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in red and gray with rifle from behind. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Soldat d'infanterie

Soldat d'infanterie

Brown University

One of 6 colored lithographic plates by Anatole et Bocquin, printed by Lemercier, showing standing uniform figure outdoors, each with title in Turkish. One of 6 colored lithographic plates by Anatole et Bocquin, printed by Lemercier, showing standing uniform figure outdoors, each with title in Turkish. Lith en couleur par Anatole et Bocquin.

Soldat Bavaroise

Soldat Bavaroise

Brown University

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in white and red, facing left. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in white and red, facing left. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Soldat Autrichien

Soldat Autrichien

Brown University

1 water-color from album of costumes; soldier standing to attention holding musket and bayonet 1 water-color from album of costumes; soldier standing to attention holding musket and bayonet Small folio. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958. 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/)

Soldat Austrien

Soldat Austrien

Brown University

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Soldat anglais achetant des cerises

Hand-colored engraving by Thiebaut after Dinant; soldier in conversation with peasant woman carrying basket of cherries. Hand-colored engraving by Thiebaut after Dinant; soldier in conversation with peasant woman carrying basket of cherries. Small upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.

Soldat africain

Soldat africain

Brown University

Engraved plate (from suite?); African soldier in turban, mounted with bow and arrow, rear view. Engraved plate (from suite?); African soldier in turban, mounted with bow and arrow, rear view. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; worn. Paris, Cart, 1947.

Soldat

Soldat

Brown University

10th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; musketeer in red jacket, blue pantaloons, walking toward left, carrying long musket on shoulder. 10th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; musketeer in red jacket, blue pantaloons, walking toward left, carrying long musket on shoulder. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Soldado è Cavallo

Soldado è Cavallo

Brown University

One of a suite of 8 mezzotint plates by Rugendas, including 1 title-dedication plate (military trophies) and 7 of cavalry ranks and uniforms. Figure on horseback with helmet, facing left. One of a suite of 8 mezzotint plates by Rugendas, including 1 title-dedication plate (military trophies) and 7 of cavalry ranks and uniforms. Figure on horseback with helmet, facing left. Upright, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; margins almost entirely trimmed away, slightly soiled. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Soldado de Infanteria paraguayo, 1845

1 of 11 ink and watercolor drawings initialled FFL; single figure in uniform. From series 'Paraguayan uniforms, 1806-1934: Water-colors' 1 of 11 ink and watercolor drawings initialled FFL; single figure in uniform. From series 'Paraguayan uniforms, 1806-1934: Water-colors' Upright medium portfolio. Montevideo, Llull, 1968 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/)

Soldado de dragones de policia

One of a collection of 11 unsigned original watercolors by a Peruvian artist of uniform figures. Figure in red and blue with sword facing left. One of a collection of 11 unsigned original watercolors by a Peruvian artist of uniform figures. Figure in red and blue with sword facing left. Matted folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold "Peruvian Uniforms c. 1845 - Original Watercolors"; yellowed, wormholes, corners torn, stained and repaired. N.Y., Walter Wallace, 1952.