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

Sir Henry Clinton

Sir Henry Clinton

Brown University

Copper-engraved plate from book, published 1st Novr. 1778; oval bust profile port. in uniform, trophies below. Copper-engraved plate from book, published 1st Novr. 1778; oval bust profile port. in uniform, trophies below. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; yellowed. From 'The history of America, from its discovery by Columbus to the conclusion of the late war' by William Russell. London, Fielding & Walker, 1778, opposite page 574..

Sir Harry Neale Bart

Sir Harry Neale Bart

Brown University

Mezzotint by C. Turner after Brown, published Novr. 19, 1812; half-length portrait in naval uniform, hatless. Mezzotint by C. Turner after Brown, published Novr. 19, 1812; half-length portrait in naval uniform, hatless. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. London, Maggs, 1954.

Sir Harry Burrard Neale, Bart. K.G.C.B. ...

One of a collection of 10 stipple engraved plates of bust and half-length naval portraits. Copied by W. Evans after Sir W. Beechey, engraved by J.B. Lane; published August 31, 1822. One of a collection of 10 stipple engraved plates of bust and half-length naval portraits. Copied by W. Evans after Sir W. Beechey, engraved by J.B. Lane; published August 31, 1822. Upright folio; some trimmed; some foxed.

Sir George Ridout Bingham, K.C.B. as Colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade, 1835

1 mezzotint; full-length figure in full dress uniform looking to right, shako in right hand 1 mezzotint; full-length figure in full dress uniform looking to right, shako in right hand Large upright folio. Manchester by the Sea, Christopher Bryant, 2018 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/)

Sir George Pocock Admiral, of the Blue Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet, & Knight of the most honourable Order of the ...

Mezzotint by J. McArdell after Hudson, published March 25th, 1762, 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, telescope in hand, leaning against parapet, ship in right distance. Mezzotint by J. McArdell after Hudson, published March 25th, 1762, 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, telescope in hand, leaning against parapet, ship in right distance. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1961.

Sir George Murray, K.C.B. Vice Admiral of the Red

Mezzotint (proof) by. W. Say after Woolcott, published July 15th, 1819; half-length portrait in uniform, hatless, hands clasped over sword. Mezzotint (proof) by. W. Say after Woolcott, published July 15th, 1819; half-length portrait in uniform, hatless, hands clasped over sword. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Sir George Campbell K.C.B. Admiral of the Blue

Mezzotint by Ward after Beechey, published Jany. 15, 1819; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand. Mezzotint by Ward after Beechey, published Jany. 15, 1819; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

Sir George Augustus Elliott

Engraving; oval bust profile portrait, hatless, in uniform. Engraving; oval bust profile portrait, hatless, in uniform. Upright; margins trimmed; clean.

Sir Garnet Wolseley's march

Ed. Reyloff. Caption title. For piano. Price 3/- Cover lithographic color cover: equestrian portrait of Wolseley in tropical landscape; 'M. Watson, Lith.', Stannard & Dixon, Imp' 'Easy Pianoforte Music'--page [7]

Sir Francis Delaval of Seaton Delaval as Lieutenant of the Fourth Foot

Etching tinted green, by and after (Miss) C.S. Blake; bust portrait in uniform and hat. Etching tinted green, by and after (Miss) C.S. Blake; bust portrait in uniform and hat. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; edges soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Sir Colquhoun Grant taking the salute, Dublin Garrison, 1826

Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; Grant, mounted, facing left and saluting, soldier standing at right. Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; Grant, mounted, facing left and saluting, soldier standing at right. Oblong, matted; margins; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Sir Charles Wills, Knight of the Bath, Colonel of the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards, 1725

Original oil painting, unsigned (in the style of Michael Dahl); 3/4-length portrait of British officer in armor, 1 hand resting on helmet on table, the other hand on hip, battle in left background. Original oil painting, unsigned (in the style of Michael Dahl); 3/4-length portrait of British officer in armor, 1 hand resting on helmet on table, the other hand on hip, battle in left background. In wooden frame. Title from verso. Gift of E. Andrew Mowbray. title provided by cataloger

Sir Charles reviewing the brigade at Barrackpore, May 1849

Color lithograph caricature by T. Black Asiatic Lith, Calcutta after Grant; bearded officer on horseback and with tropical helmet reviewing soldiers who are obliged to walk through creek at left. Ink manuscript inscription below: 'Cover! Cover! There Gentlemen, Cover. never mind the Water!!' Color lithograph caricature by T. Black Asiatic Lith, Calcutta after Grant; bearded officer on horseback and with tropical helmet reviewing soldiers who are obliged to walk through creek at left. Ink manuscript inscription below: 'Cover! Cover! There Gentlemen, Cover. never mind the Water!!' Upright folio; matted; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Sir Charles Napier, Befehlshaber der englischen Ostsee-Flotte. Contreadmiral Sir Edmund Lyon. Viceadmiral Deans Dunda...

Colored lithograph by Lanzedelli, printed by M. Backer; group portrait of 3 half-length figures in uniform. Plate XXIIII Colored lithograph by Lanzedelli, printed by M. Backer; group portrait of 3 half-length figures in uniform. Plate XXIIII Small oblong folio. New York, Rockman Prints, 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/)

Sir Charles Hardy. Admiral of the White, and Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Fleet in the Channel

Color mezzotint by P. Dawe after Thomas Hudson, published; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, pointing with right hand, ships in right background. Color mezzotint by P. Dawe after Thomas Hudson, published; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, pointing with right hand, ships in right background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Sir Charles Grey, K.B.

Sir Charles Grey, K.B.

Brown University

Stipple-engraving by J. Collyer after Lawrence, published 29 May 1797; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, baton in right hand, castle with flag in left background. Stipple-engraving by J. Collyer after Lawrence, published 29 May 1797; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, baton in right hand, castle with flag in left background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; cleaned. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Sir Charles Cotton, Bart: Admiral of the White Squadron

One of a collection of 3 hand-colored stipple engraved plates of oval bust portraits, in naval uniform. Engraved by Page; published 1812. Illustration to the Naval Chronicle (1812). [See also John Holloway Esqr. and Captn. Sir James Lucas Yeo. Knt.] One of a collection of 3 hand-colored stipple engraved plates of oval bust portraits, in naval uniform. Engraved by Page; published 1812. Illustration to the Naval Chronicle (1812). [See also John Holloway Esqr. and Captn. Sir James Lucas Yeo. Knt.] Upright, each inset in folio white paper; margins trimmed; worn, soiled. New York, Henry L. Bokelman, 1948. .

Sir Augustus S. Frazer, Knight Commander of the Bath. Colonel of the Royal Horse Artillery and Director of The Royal ...

Lithograph by Hamberger (after Heaphy), printed by Hullmandel; full-length portrait in uniform, standing beside cannon pointed at burning fort below large hill in distance (Gibraltar?). Lithograph by Hamberger (after Heaphy), printed by Hullmandel; full-length portrait in uniform, standing beside cannon pointed at burning fort below large hill in distance (Gibraltar?). Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close.

Sinhalese (?) Infantry officers, men and drummer, c. 1850

Color lithograph signed by Peck; uniform group standing in row, drum on ground at left; Ceylonese Lascars? Color lithograph signed by Peck; uniform group standing in row, drum on ground at left; Ceylonese Lascars? Oblong, matted; margins; worn. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Sindh soldiers

Sindh soldiers

Brown University

One of 2 unsigned original watercolors; shows front and rear views of 2 figures in similar costume. See also: a Bilachi soldier of Sindh. One of 2 unsigned original watercolors; shows front and rear views of 2 figures in similar costume. See also: a Bilachi soldier of Sindh. Small upright, matted; margins; surface dirt. Title provided by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Simon Naudot - Hussar Regiment

6th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of cavalryman, in hussar uniform and tall shako, wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, seated on wooden chair, with sabre, facing left, indoors. [Originally identified as Moret of the 2 Lnt. Regt. 1814/15 (2nd Hussar Regiment)] 6th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of cavalryman, in hussar uniform and tall shako, wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, seated on wooden chair, with sabre, facing left, indoors. [Originally identified as Moret of the 2 Lnt. Regt. 1814/15 (2nd Hussar Regiment)] Photographed by Erwin Hanfstaengl (also known as Erwin frères, a German photographer), around 1863, who began working in Paris in 1861 at 4, Rue Frochet, 4, en face la Rue Breda. The verso of another copy of the same portrait has the photographer's information, 'Photographe de Sa M. le roi de Prusse', address, 'Médaille 1re. Classe Exposition 1855', etc. (information courtesy of Nadine Naudot, France).

Sikh-Soldaten: Besondere Bilder-Beilage zur Theaterzeitung

Hand-colored engraving by Andr. Geiger; uniform group about to advance into battle. Hand-colored engraving by Andr. Geiger; uniform group about to advance into battle. From: 'Besondere Bilder-Beilage zur Theaterzeitung'. N.Y., Walter Schatzki.

Sikh troops dividing the spoil taken from the mutineers

One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings with typewritten titles pasted on back. Figures kneeling on rugs showing items to other figures standing around them. One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings with typewritten titles pasted on back. Figures kneeling on rugs showing items to other figures standing around them. In red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; clean. For or copied from Charles Ball, 'The History of the Indian Mutiny'.

Sikh soldier presenting arms to a lady, c. 1850

Original unsigned gouache drawing on paper with inscriptions in Arabic above; soldier in skirted tunic at right presenting arms or holding grounded gun, facing young woman at left, outdoors. Original unsigned gouache drawing on paper with inscriptions in Arabic above; soldier in skirted tunic at right presenting arms or holding grounded gun, facing young woman at left, outdoors. Upright, matted; margins; clean. London, Maggs, 1972. Title supplied by cataloger