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

Siege de Sarragosse: du 25 Janvier jusqu'au 19 Fevrier 1809

19th in collection of 32 colored and 2 uncolored large aquatint plates of campaign, battle and other scenes by and after Rugendas, this one engraved by Köpfer; panoramic view of siege; officers in lower right foreground, trenches, two soldiers attacking priest in center foreground, etc. in background, city under bombardment in distance. 19th in collection of 32 colored and 2 uncolored large aquatint plates of campaign, battle and other scenes by and after Rugendas, this one engraved by Köpfer; panoramic view of siege; officers in lower right foreground, trenches, two soldiers attacking priest in center foreground, etc. in background, city under bombardment in distance. Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; plates I-XX in orange marble board portfolio, plates XXI ff. in blue marble board portfolio, black cloth backs; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1951.

Siège de Rome: Sapeurs Mineurs. Tenue de travail.

1st (of 26) lithographic plates by and after Raffet; group of sappers with pickaxes and rifles, standing together outdoors. 1st (of 26) lithographic plates by and after Raffet; group of sappers with pickaxes and rifles, standing together outdoors. Upright, matted folio; margins trimmed; cleaned; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold : "Raffet. Miscellaneous lithographs, c.1828-1832." Paris, Bihn, 1950.

Siège de Paris. Au Bastion

Color lithograph by and after Draner (Jules Renard), printed by Lemercier; view inside artillery and observation bastion in winter showing numerous officers, soldiers, men and women guests, including cantinière, many in winter dress. Color lithograph by and after Draner (Jules Renard), printed by Lemercier; view inside artillery and observation bastion in winter showing numerous officers, soldiers, men and women guests, including cantinière, many in winter dress. Large oblong folio; margins intact; edges creased, clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1959.

Siège de la Citadelle de St. -Martin dans l'Ile de Ré

Engraving (after Callot), being a cartouche forming a part of the border of the lower right portion of a larger scene; arrival of troops by shop and combat among earthworks in foreground. Engraving (after Callot), being a cartouche forming a part of the border of the lower right portion of a larger scene; arrival of troops by shop and combat among earthworks in foreground. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; trimmed close; creased, slightly worn. N.Y. Rockman Prints, 1964. Annotation: 1627 lower right border Siège de la Citadelle de St. Martin dans l'Ile de Ré Annotation: CALLOT

Siège de la Citadelle d'Anvers

Lithograph by L. F. Genty; French commanders and soldiers leading attacking outside walls of fortress at right, wounded in foreground. Lithograph by L. F. Genty; French commanders and soldiers leading attacking outside walls of fortress at right, wounded in foreground. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Bihn, 1952. Caption: Se vend chez Jouan, Imp. LIbre. place Vente à Anvers.

Siège de Douay en l'année 1667

One of a collection of 5 engraved plates of military and court scenes in ornamental borders; King and courtier watching troopers fighting, guns firing in left background, fortified city in distance. One of a collection of 5 engraved plates of military and court scenes in ornamental borders; King and courtier watching troopers fighting, guns firing in left background, fortified city in distance. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed; clean; in beige cloth case, tan morocco back stamped gold "c. LeBrun - Scenes in the Life of Louis XIV - Paris 1680-1781". Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1960.

Siège d'York-Town: Le gal. Rochambeau et Washington donnent les derniers ordres pour l'attaque

Hand-colored engraving by J.M. Fontaine after Couder, drawn by Sandoz et Girardot; French and American officers and soldiers with flags, tents and fortifications in background. Hand-colored engraving by J.M. Fontaine after Couder, drawn by Sandoz et Girardot; French and American officers and soldiers with flags, tents and fortifications in background. Small oblong folio, mated folio; margins; slightly soiled. New York, Dutton, 1940.

Siège d'York-Town (6 octobre 1781): investissement de la place

Steel engraving (re-impression?) by Skelton after Fort; bird's-eye view of troops advancing down over hills to town on edge of river in distance. Steel engraving (re-impression?) by Skelton after Fort; bird's-eye view of troops advancing down over hills to town on edge of river in distance. Upright medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Presented, 1967, by Vicomtesse Grouvel.

Siege battery, West Point - looking north

Color lithograph by C. Parsons after Stone, printed by Endicott & Co.; cadet groups manning 3 artillery emplacements in foreground, view of mountains, river, boats in background. Color lithograph by C. Parsons after Stone, printed by Endicott & Co.; cadet groups manning 3 artillery emplacements in foreground, view of mountains, river, boats in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean, repaired tear. New York, Old Print Shop, 1979.

Siege artillery bombarding walled town

8th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); siege artillery behind wicker barriers bombarding walled town on hilltop, mounted officer watching. 8th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); siege artillery behind wicker barriers bombarding walled town on hilltop, mounted officer watching. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Siege and Bombardment of Sevastopol. Taken from Sketches by an Artillery Officer

Color lithograph by Maclure, printed by Maclure, Macdonald & Macgregor, published Nov. 25, 1854; panoramic battle scene, artillery in foreground bombarding fortified positions on ridge above shoreline, sea in distance. Color lithograph by Maclure, printed by Maclure, Macdonald & Macgregor, published Nov. 25, 1854; panoramic battle scene, artillery in foreground bombarding fortified positions on ridge above shoreline, sea in distance. Oblong folio, matted; margins' edges soiled.

Sieg des F.Z.M. Grafen v. Clerfait über den Fürsten Mavrojeny beÿ Callafait am 26ten Iuly 1790

Hand-colored engraving by and after Löschenkohl with some small details cut out and backed by col. fabric or paper; battle scene in plain near river, mountains in background. Hand-colored engraving by and after Löschenkohl with some small details cut out and backed by col. fabric or paper; battle scene in plain near river, mountains in background. Oblong medium folio; upper margin trimmed; slightly stained. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1955.

Sieg der Oesterreicher über die Türken im Mehadin Thale bei Lasmare... im Jahre 1788

1st in pair of etched plates by and after Stang; view of infantry and cavalry battle in valley, troops on landing-rafts crossing river at night. 1st in pair of etched plates by and after Stang; view of infantry and cavalry battle in valley, troops on landing-rafts crossing river at night. Oblong folio; plate marks. margins intact. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

Siebenbürgischer Hengst. Etalon transilvain

Color lithograph, numbered 64; mounted dragoon in stable dress on black horse, facing left; incorrectly colored: insignia should be white. Color lithograph, numbered 64; mounted dragoon in stable dress on black horse, facing left; incorrectly colored: insignia should be white. Oblong; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Sidi-Mohamed (Sultan de Marruecos)

Tinted lithograph by and after Llanta, printed by Donon; oval bust portrait in burnoose. Tinted lithograph by and after Llanta, printed by Donon; oval bust portrait in burnoose. Small upright folio; margins intact. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.

Sidi Brahim - le clairon Roland - Chasseurs d'Orléans - 23 Septbre. 1845

9th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; troop of infantry in dark blue coats under heavy fire, trumpeter blowing horn in foreground. 9th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; troop of infantry in dark blue coats under heavy fire, trumpeter blowing horn in foreground. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

Side Drummer of the 75th Gordon Highlanders, Waterloo Period

Original watercolor on gray board signed by Wollen; front view of kilted drummer. Original watercolor on gray board signed by Wollen; front view of kilted drummer. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.

Sick, 1944

Sick, 1944

Brown University

34th in collection of 37 original ink and watercolor caricatures and 3 title pages signed by J. B(rouillet); standing figure of bearded Sikh, in turban, facing left. 34th in collection of 37 original ink and watercolor caricatures and 3 title pages signed by J. B(rouillet); standing figure of bearded Sikh, in turban, facing left. Small, unbound; in maroon cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Jacques Brouillet. Allied troops, 1945. Original watercolors". Orléans, Dick Von Schriltz, 1962.

Sicilia - Cagliari

Sicilia - Cagliari

Brown University

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957. 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/)

Sich Hier den Platz wo Wienn den Segen der Sechste pius Selbst ertheilt...An Ostertage 1782

Engraving by and after Borowsky; view of square filled by large kneeling crowd, Pope on balcony of Kirche am Hof in background, guard of honour before church. Engraving by and after Borowsky; view of square filled by large kneeling crowd, Pope on balcony of Kirche am Hof in background, guard of honour before church. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Sic Impia Turba Peribit: Hier, an Sanct Mathias Nacht, Alss vonsorgen-freÿen Schlaff Jeder überfallen leg, plötzlich ...

Engraving by and after Meÿer; citizens and soldiers in night-time street fight. Represents an attempted coup by the opponents of Rudolf Brun, mayor of the city of Zürich, known as äusseres Zürich, in the city which was forcefully put down after intensive street fighting around the Münsterhof plaza on February 23-24, 1350 Engraving by and after Meÿer; citizens and soldiers in night-time street fight. Represents an attempted coup by the opponents of Rudolf Brun, mayor of the city of Zürich, known as äusseres Zürich, in the city which was forcefully put down after intensive street fighting around the Münsterhof plaza on February 23-24, 1350 Small upright folio, mounted on white board, matted; margins trimmed close; creased, slightly yellowed.

Sic ad condecorandum Magnae Ducis Toscanae Christina Lotharingiae primum in Florentiam introitum,...artifici sua manu...

Engraving by Adrian. Collaert after Johannes Stradanus (Jan van der Straet). 'The Siege of Vienna by the Turks; the Turkish cavalry in the foreground riding from the left, and its troops, seen on the plains beyond, leaving the city of Vienna with their loot and canon; Vienna is seen in the left background; burning dwellings are dotted about the landscape, a church burning on the horizon. From series: The War against the Turks' -- British Museum. Engraving by Adrian. Collaert after Johannes Stradanus (Jan van der Straet). 'The Siege of Vienna by the Turks; the Turkish cavalry in the foreground riding from the left, and its troops, seen on the plains beyond, leaving the city of Vienna with their loot and canon; Vienna is seen in the left background; burning dwellings are dotted about the landscape, a church burning on the horizon. From series: The War against the Turks' -- British Museum. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed close; corners damaged. Title supplied by cataloger.

Siamese twins

Siamese twins

Brown University

One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate dated July 2, 1837. Two figures on horse, one figure holding whip. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate dated July 2, 1837. Two figures on horse, one figure holding whip. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; edges worn. London, Spencer, 1952.

Si steteras donec de pulorie eideris ignem!

One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure aiming and shooting musket. One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure aiming and shooting musket. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Heinrich Ulrich - Military Costume - c. 1600"; margins trimmed close, yellowed. Series title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Si Smith and Dan Simpson, veteran fifer and drummer of the A & H. A.

Copy (by Carl J. Horner, published between 1905 and ca. 1910) of an original photograph; 2 figures in regimental uniform, full-length, Smith on the left, Simpson holding drum. Veteran fifer and drummer of the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. [Note: The drum may be the one played by John Robbins at the battle of Bunker Hill which Simpson donated to the Bostonian Society in 1882.] Copy (by Carl J. Horner, published between 1905 and ca. 1910) of an original photograph; 2 figures in regimental uniform, full-length, Smith on the left, Simpson holding drum. Veteran fifer and drummer of the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. [Note: The drum may be the one played by John Robbins at the battle of Bunker Hill which Simpson donated to the Bostonian Society in 1882.] Upright; mounted on small folio board; mount stained and foxed. Washington, D.C., H. Williams, 1952.

Si nous reprenons quelque haleine...

One of a collection of engraved plates after Watteau, this one by Cochin; weary soldiers, women and children resting along road, campfire at left; verse text below [2nd print of this engraving]. One of a collection of engraved plates after Watteau, this one by Cochin; weary soldiers, women and children resting along road, campfire at left; verse text below [2nd print of this engraving]. Folio etc., unbound; some soiled, trimmed or yellowed; in blue cloth portfolio case, white leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. original title cut off; title provided by cataloger

Si nous reprenons quelque haleine...

One of a collection of engraved plates after Watteau, this one by Cochin; weary soldiers and women and children resting along road, campfire at left; verse text below. [1st print of this engraving]. One of a collection of engraved plates after Watteau, this one by Cochin; weary soldiers and women and children resting along road, campfire at left; verse text below. [1st print of this engraving]. Folio etc., unbound; some soiled, trimmed or yellowed; in blue cloth portfolio case, white leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Si chorum possum celebrare letum...

2nd in collection of 3 hand-colored engravings; hussar prancing while holding hands with woman (in uniform?), tents in background. 2nd in collection of 3 hand-colored engravings; hussar prancing while holding hands with woman (in uniform?), tents in background. Small upright folio; plate marks, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1968. series title provided by cataloger

Shrine at St. Ann's Hill

This sheet is a later copy after a well known Gillray design published in 1789. The engraver of this sheet has taken great pains to reproduce the effect of the aquatint technique used by Gillray in the original print. Instead of using aquatint, the copyist has added texture to the plate and used color washes to create variations in shade, tone and color. In this image, Charles James Fox, the Whig leader, bows in prayer before an altar decorated with the attributes and symbols of the French Revolution. A bloody guillotine assumes the privliged position usually reserved for the crucifix. Hanging by a tricolor flag, the "Droits De L'Homme" are written on stone slabs recalling the tablets said to bear the christian Ten Commandments (and also grave stones). Busts of Robespierre and Bonaparte flank a liberty cap mounted above a skull and crossbones. In a cloud of smoke, winged heads, reminiscent of cherubim and seraphim in church decoration, swoop into the scene. These caricature-portraits of members of the opposition all wear liberty caps. George has identified them as Norfolk, Lansdowne, Bedford, Tierney, Lauderdale, and Nicholls. This sheet has been mounted onto another paper backing. The sheet shows signs of having been folded and possibly torn along the fold lines. Sheet without mount: 17x32.5. This sheet is a later copy after a well known Gillray design published in 1789. The engraver of this sheet has taken great pains to reproduce the effect of the aquatint technique used by Gillray in the original print. Instead of using aquatint, the copyist has added texture to the plate and used color washes to create variations in shade, tone and color. In this image, Charles James Fox, the Whig leader, bows in prayer before an altar decorated with the attributes and symbols of the French Revolution. A bloody guillotine assumes the privliged position usually reserved for the crucifix. Hanging by a tricolor flag, the "Droits De L'Homme" are written on stone slabs recalling the tablets said to bear the christian Ten Commandments (and also grave stones). Busts of Robespierre and Bonaparte flank a liberty cap mounted above a skull and crossbones. In a cloud of smoke, winged heads, reminiscent of cherubim and seraphim in church decoration, swoop into the scene. These caricature-portraits of members of the opposition all wear liberty caps. George has identified them as Norfolk, Lansdowne, Bedford, Tierney, Lauderdale, and Nicholls. This sheet has been mounted onto another paper backing. The sheet shows signs of having been folded and possibly torn along the fold lines. Sheet without mount: 17x32.5. Published by Humphrey, 1798-05-26. British Museum, BM 9217, 9217a. By situating the scene at St. Anne's Hill, Fox's home outside of London, Gillray makes reference to Gillray's retirement during the secession. (George). Caption: Pubd May 26th 1798 by H. Humphrey. St James's Street Printed Signature: James Gillray invt. List: "Droit De L'Homme: I. Right to worship whom we please. II. Right to create & bow down to anything we chuse to set up. III. Right to use in vain any Name we like. IV. Right to work Nine Days in the Week, & do what we please on the Tenth. V. Right to honor both Father & Mother, when we find it necessary. VI. Right to Kill. VII. Right to commit Adultery. VIII. Right to Plunder. IX. Right to bear what Witness we please. X. Right to covet our neighbour[s] house and all that is his." Plate Mark: VIII