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

Sergeant, Corporal, Battalion Companies

3rd in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing sergeant facing forward and corporal facing back. 3rd in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing sergeant facing forward and corporal facing back.

Sergeant, 7th Royal Fusiliers

Original unsigned watercolor of rear view of uniform figure with musket, pack etc. Original unsigned watercolor of rear view of uniform figure with musket, pack etc. Upright, cut-out and mounted on white paper; mount slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953.

Sergeant-Major (1903-12)

One of a set of 15 hand colored photostats of uniforms and standards after D. Von Schriltz. Figure in brown with sword facing left. One of a set of 15 hand colored photostats of uniforms and standards after D. Von Schriltz. Figure in brown with sword facing left. Bound in tan cloth, white leather labels stamped gold. Von Schriltz, 1957.

Sergeant-Major

Sergeant-Major

Brown University

One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothè Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073. One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothè Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped golf; mint condition. Paris, 1954.

Sergeant William A. Moore: New York Light Artillery, Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac

Chromoithographic print; honorary or memorial emblem showing small photograph of Moore of the New York Light Artillery beneath Sixth Corps insignia. Chromoithographic print; honorary or memorial emblem showing small photograph of Moore of the New York Light Artillery beneath Sixth Corps insignia. Upright large folio; no margins; clean.

Sergeant P. Mullane, the Royal Horse Artillery, helping to save the guns, 1880

Original watercolor by Payne (overlaid with false signature of Ernest Crofts); artillery sergeant helping wounded soldier down from gun wagon in battle Original watercolor by Payne (overlaid with false signature of Ernest Crofts); artillery sergeant helping wounded soldier down from gun wagon in battle Small oblong, matted; no margins; slightly foxed. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

Sergeant of the 71st Highland Lt. Infy. In 1837

Original unsigned watercolor (by Hayes); standing uniform figure, facing left, landscape background. Original unsigned watercolor (by Hayes); standing uniform figure, facing left, landscape background. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Victor Spark, 1951.

Sergeant of Grenadiers, Vieille Garde Impériale

Aquatint by Maile after Charlet; standing uniform figure, outdoors, other grenadiers and stand of muskets in right background. Aquatint by Maile after Charlet; standing uniform figure, outdoors, other grenadiers and stand of muskets in right background. Upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; slightly foxed. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1972. title provided by cataloger

Sergeant Major. Grenadier

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

Sergeant Major. Full Dress

One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates of uniform figures (after Capt. the Hon. George Cadogan); full-length figure of Grenadier Guard. One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates of uniform figures (after Capt. the Hon. George Cadogan); full-length figure of Grenadier Guard. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Sergeant Major, Engineers

8th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing sergeant major in dark blue uniform, scarlet stripe, holding sword in scabbard; winter landscape with lake or river in background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, March 17, 1901 8th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing sergeant major in dark blue uniform, scarlet stripe, holding sword in scabbard; winter landscape with lake or river in background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, March 17, 1901 Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. N.Y., Putnam, 1951. Presented, 1983, by Miss Gail Ephram-Jones

Sergeant Major Patrick Gould: Royal Regt. Edinr. Volunteers (Blue) 1794

Mezzotint by Jno. Young fter Watson; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, pointing with staff or baton at soldiers drilling in left background, Edinburgh Castle on cliff in right background. Mezzotint by Jno. Young fter Watson; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, pointing with staff or baton at soldiers drilling in left background, Edinburgh Castle on cliff in right background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; worn, edges soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Sergeant Major du 21ième Regiment de Voltigeurs

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 and holding pole with left hand. 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 and holding pole with left hand. Small, soiled; 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.

Sergeant Lt. Co.

Sergeant Lt. Co.

Brown University

One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothèque Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073). One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothèque Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073). Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; mint condition. Paris, 1954.

Sergeant Light Company ; Corporal Grenadier Company

First in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing sergeant facing forward and corporal facing to the rear First in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing sergeant facing forward and corporal facing to the rear

Sergeant Infantrie

Sergeant Infantrie

Brown University

1st of 20 ink and watercolor drawings 1st of 20 ink and watercolor drawings

Sergeant Hammann 2te Gde. Jäger

One of a pair of original watercolors on brown and gray paper signed and dated 16.8.71 and 17.8.71 by E. Hünten. [See also: Fleck 1te (Leib) Compagnie Garde Regt]. One of a pair of original watercolors on brown and gray paper signed and dated 16.8.71 and 17.8.71 by E. Hünten. [See also: Fleck 1te (Leib) Compagnie Garde Regt]. Small narrow upright folio, one of 2 pieces; margins; faded, spotted. Hamburg, Schulz, 1968.

Sergeant des Chasseurs de 31ième Regiment de Troupes de Ligne

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 aiming rifle. 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 aiming rifle. Small, slightly soiled; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards tamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris. Delacre sale, 1961.

Sergeant der cechischen Komp. des 1.mobilen Fremden-Regiments. Sept. 1914

One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures. Figure with backpack holding rifle with flag. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures. Figure with backpack holding rifle with flag. Field-gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.

Sergeant D.M. Damon, 1862

Three-quarter portrait of D.M. Damon in uniform. Unidentified man on reverse. Damon was a 1st Sergeant in the 34th Massachusetts Infantry and saw action in the Shenandoah Valley and elsewhere between 1862 and 1865, and was taken prisoner Three-quarter portrait of D.M. Damon in uniform. Unidentified man on reverse. Damon was a 1st Sergeant in the 34th Massachusetts Infantry and saw action in the Shenandoah Valley and elsewhere between 1862 and 1865, and was taken prisoner

Sergeant Brownell: the avenger of Col. Ellsworth

Lithograph by and after Schutz, printed by Strong; 3/4-length portrait in uniform with gun and pack. Lithograph by and after Schutz, printed by Strong; 3/4-length portrait in uniform with gun and pack. Upright medium folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; yellowed, creased, slightly soiled and worn. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1944.

Sergeant Bland Simpson

Sergeant Bland Simpson

Brown University

Original pencil drawing on paper by Lt. Karl Robert Rittmann; half-length portrait of soldier seated holding rifle Original pencil drawing on paper by Lt. Karl Robert Rittmann; half-length portrait of soldier seated holding rifle Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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 Beaulieu and aerial photographic markup

1 of 25 original photographs; two men working with equipment 1 of 25 original photographs; two men working with equipment "Official Photo U.S. AAF. By AAF" -- stamp on verso Gift of George S. Lima, 2007 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 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards--Crimea 1855

One of a pair of unsigned watercolors (by Sharpe?); standing uniform figures. One of a pair of unsigned watercolors (by Sharpe?); standing uniform figures. Small upright folio; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Seressaner. Halt! Studio! komm mit

One of a collection of 4 lithographic plates of caricatures; by and after L.M.; published by A. Leykum. One of a collection of 4 lithographic plates of caricatures; by and after L.M.; published by A. Leykum. Small upright folio; margins; worn, repaired tears. Middletown, Conn., Schwarz, 1956.

Seressaner Haram Pascha

Seressaner Haram Pascha

Brown University

1st in pair of colored lithographs by and after Goebel, printed by J. Rauh; full-length figure of Croat in military costume, outdoors. 1st in pair of colored lithographs by and after Goebel, printed by J. Rauh; full-length figure of Croat in military costume, outdoors. Upright folio; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.