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

Sergente dei Cacciatori a Cavallo

22nd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; mounted uniform figure of cavalryman on gray horse, in profile, facing right, holding sabre to shoulder. 22nd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; mounted uniform figure of cavalryman on gray horse, in profile, facing right, holding sabre to shoulder. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.

Sergente dei Cacciatori

Sergente dei Cacciatori

Brown University

50th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of soldier in navy blue jacket with green epaulettes, blue trousers, showing front and rear views. 50th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of soldier in navy blue jacket with green epaulettes, blue trousers, showing front and rear views. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1959.

Sergent Suisse de la Garde du Pape

Colored wood-engraving after M.Q.; standing uniform figure in half-armor and helmet. Colored wood-engraving after M.Q.; standing uniform figure in half-armor and helmet. Upright, margins intact; in folio yellow cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold "Uniforms of the Papal Guard, ca. 1830-50."

Sergent major, d'Infie.

Sergent major, d'Infie.

Brown University

12th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; sergeant in long gray coat, shako, hands in pockets, walking on cobblestones toward left. 12th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; sergeant in long gray coat, shako, hands in pockets, walking on cobblestones toward left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Sergent major du Regt. suisse de Sonnenberg

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Horrmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward and holding rifle. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Horrmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward and holding rifle. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Sergent major du Regt. suisse d'Eptingen

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white holding rifle and facing forward. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white holding rifle and facing forward. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Sergent major de Grenadiers du Regiment d'Infanterie de la Reine

One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white with red plumed hat reaching out with left hand and holding rifle in right hand. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white with red plumed hat reaching out with left hand and holding rifle in right hand. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.

Sergent major de fusilier du Regt. suisse d'Erlach

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and black facing forward with rifle resting on the ground. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and black facing forward with rifle resting on the ground. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Sergent major de Diesbach suisse

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle and facing forward. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle and facing forward. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Sergent du 42th Highlanders 1801

35th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of Highlander in blue kilt, scarlet jacket, pointing toward left. 35th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of Highlander in blue kilt, scarlet jacket, pointing toward left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Sergent du 2nd Infantry

Sergent du 2nd Infantry

Brown University

17th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry sergeant in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding pike. 17th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry sergeant in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding pike. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Sergent des Grenadier hongrois dela Garde Imp.ale Autrichienne en petite tenue

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in blue and white facing right, soldier and tents in background. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in blue and white facing right, soldier and tents in background. Unbound, foxed; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangiée sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Sergent des Gardes Suisses

3rd in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red coat and tricorn hat, standing, holding grounded halberd; title in pencil on verso. 3rd in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red coat and tricorn hat, standing, holding grounded halberd; title in pencil on verso. Upright folio, unbound, in red board portfolio stamped gold "Costumes Suisses", red leather back; margins; slight foxing, portfolio rubbed. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.

Sergent des chasseurs de Chastelet, c. 1830

Original watercolor signed by Newton; full-length figure in uniform seated at base of tree, holding fun, cigarette in mouth, landscape background. Original watercolor signed by Newton; full-length figure in uniform seated at base of tree, holding fun, cigarette in mouth, landscape background. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Sergent de Voltigeurs du Regiment d'Infanterie de la Reine

One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white with green plumed hat, facing left leaning on rifle. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white with green plumed hat, facing left leaning on rifle. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.

Sergent de grenadiers, 1er regt. étranger, Bougie, 1858

1st of pair of original ink and watercolor drawings signed and dated by Lapeyre; standing single uniform figure, outdoors, colonial edifice in background. 1st of pair of original ink and watercolor drawings signed and dated by Lapeyre; standing single uniform figure, outdoors, colonial edifice in background. Upright, 2 pieces [cf. FrU1857mf-2], matted; margins intact; margins soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

Sergent de grenadiers du Rgt. suisse d'Eptingen

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawing of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white with walking stick facing left. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawing of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white with walking stick facing left. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Sergent de grenadiers du Rgt. suisse d'Eptingen

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white facing forward and holding rifle against left shoulder. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white facing forward and holding rifle against left shoulder. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Sergent de grenadiers du Regt. suisse de Sonnenberg

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after H. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward and resting rifle on the ground. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after H. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward and resting rifle on the ground. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; foxing along right edge. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Sergent de Grenadiers

Sergent de Grenadiers

Brown University

Matted and unbound impression of plate 10 (from Recueil de Costumes de l'ex-Garde) by and after Charlet, printed by Delpech, showing sergeant holding hand of boy soldier. Matted and unbound impression of plate 10 (from Recueil de Costumes de l'ex-Garde) by and after Charlet, printed by Delpech, showing sergeant holding hand of boy soldier. à pied en petite tenue; margins entirely trimmed away. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Sergent de fusilier du Regt. suisse d'Erlach

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and black facing left and resting rifle against left shoulder. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and black facing left and resting rifle against left shoulder. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Sergent de fusilier du Regt. de Courten, 8eme suisse 89eme

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle against left shoulder and facing left. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle against left shoulder and facing left. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Sergent de chasseurs du Regt. suisse de Salis-Marschlins

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward with rifle resting against left shoulder. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward with rifle resting against left shoulder. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Sergent de chaseur du Regt. suisse de Diesbach

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle and facing forward. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle and facing forward. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Sergent d'Infanterie de ligne Anglaise

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

Sergent bombardier

Sergent bombardier

Brown University

One of 3 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, outdoors: soldier holding spontoon, bomb at his feet. [See also: Caporal Bombardier; Bombardier.] One of 3 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, outdoors: soldier holding spontoon, bomb at his feet. [See also: Caporal Bombardier; Bombardier.] Upright medium folio, mounted on 2 sheets of white board; margins; clean; from Ponti collection. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961. Title supplied by cataloger.

Sergeants at Addiscombe College

1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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/)

Sergeant, Red Army - Louisiana maneuvers 1943

Watercolor, signed and dated by Day, of soldier standing in woods, cooking a meal over a fire. Watercolor, signed and dated by Day, of soldier standing in woods, cooking a meal over a fire. Upright folio; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Sergeant, private. In rolled blanket, a grenadier on night duty

7th of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); sergeant and private in red coats, and grenadier wrapped in gray blanket, standing outside tent. 7th of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); sergeant and private in red coats, and grenadier wrapped in gray blanket, standing outside tent. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Lawson, 1954.

Sergeant, Fusilier

Sergeant, Fusilier

Brown University

One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Sergeant and Fusilier in red and white. One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Sergeant and Fusilier in red and white. Small; unbound, clean; in red cloth slipcase, dark blue leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.