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

Seige (sic) of St. Sebastian

One of a collection of 6 original matted watercolors signed by Heath of military scenes and battles. One of a collection of 6 original matted watercolors signed by Heath of military scenes and battles. Small oblong folio, unbound; in red cloth slip-case, red leather label stamped gold; faded and soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Segt. Saml. Shaw B.H.A.

Segt. Saml. Shaw B.H.A.

Brown University

Original pen and ink sketch inscribed Segt. Saml. Shaw B.H.A, with possible signature in lower right corner; mounted trooper of Bengal Horse Artillery with sword raised. Original pen and ink sketch inscribed Segt. Saml. Shaw B.H.A, with possible signature in lower right corner; mounted trooper of Bengal Horse Artillery with sword raised. Small folio, matted; folds; soiled. Presented 1988 by Christopher Bryant.

Seetabuldee Coat of arms with Indian soldier supporters

Unsigned original gouache drawing of coat of arms with one quarter incribed "Seetabuldee" and with 2 native soldier supporters (probably Bengal cavalry lancer and 24th Madras Infantry); possibly grant of arms to Col. Hopetown Scott, commander at battle of Seetabuldar. Unsigned original gouache drawing of coat of arms with one quarter incribed "Seetabuldee" and with 2 native soldier supporters (probably Bengal cavalry lancer and 24th Madras Infantry); possibly grant of arms to Col. Hopetown Scott, commander at battle of Seetabuldar. Oblong, matted; margins; some yellowing. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

Seesoldat im Mantel

Seesoldat im Mantel

Brown University

8th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; standing figure of soldier in gray overcoat, field cap, holding rifle under arm. 8th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; standing figure of soldier in gray overcoat, field cap, holding rifle under arm. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Seesoldat feldmarschmässig

10th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; back view, soldier in royal blue uniform and field gear, holding rifle. 10th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; back view, soldier in royal blue uniform and field gear, holding rifle. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Seesoldat

Seesoldat

Brown University

2nd in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; infantryman in gray-green uniform, yellow trim, helmet, holding grounded rifle. 2nd in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; infantryman in gray-green uniform, yellow trim, helmet, holding grounded rifle. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Seesoldat

Seesoldat

Brown University

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A sailor in uniform with a sword and gun, tree leaves on the hat, walking. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A sailor in uniform with a sword and gun, tree leaves on the hat, walking. Small unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Seer Furieuse Attacque Veranderineen Bataille Tusschen de Leegers der Gealie en der Fransen

Engraving by and after de Hooghe; battle scene, landscape background. Engraving by and after de Hooghe; battle scene, landscape background. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection. Nagler VI, 293. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954. Title: Seer furieuse ATTACQUE Veranderineen BATAILLE tusschen de Leegers der Gealie en der Fransen. Key: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P Number: 3,5,6,10,11,12,13,15,19,20,21,22,23,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33 Caption: Romyn de Hooghe 19t, 1674

Seeländische Lanzenier Regiment

1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)

Sédan (Derniers Coups de Feu.) 1 September 1870

Colored lithograph by Bocquin after Férat, numbered 12; handful of soldiers making last stand behind barricade on battlefield. Colored lithograph by Bocquin after Férat, numbered 12; handful of soldiers making last stand behind barricade on battlefield. Oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. Paris, Bihn, 1952. title: SÉDAN (DERNIERS COUPS DE FEU.) 1 SEPTEMBRE 1870 caption: Férat Del. caption: Paris. Eugène Jouy, édit Rue St. André-des-Arts 49 number: 12 caption: Bocquin lith caption: Imp Lemercier & Cie. r. de Seine 57, Paris

Securier. Général de l'Armée d'Italie

One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure with plumed hat facing forward and pointing with right hand. One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure with plumed hat facing forward and pointing with right hand. Small upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; soiled, tear in right margin; in blue, beige and white decorated label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1965.

Secure lances

Secure lances

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving; mounted uniform figure (19th Lancers) facing right, holding pistol. Hand-colored engraving; mounted uniform figure (19th Lancers) facing right, holding pistol. Small oblong, matted; margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Secundum circensium ludorum equestre certamen continens. 1560

Etching by Lautensak; tournament in Vienna; town square encircled by buildings; with numerous spectators in grandstands, tilt-yard, man on stilts, trumpeters, knights, pikemen, etc.. Used as illustration to the Latin edition of Hans von Francolin Burgunder, Rerum praeclare gestarum intra et extra moenia ..., and Plate IV in the German edition: Thurnier Buech / Wahrhafftiger Ritterlicher Thate ..., both Vienna, Raphael Hofhhalter, 1560. Etching by Lautensak; tournament in Vienna; town square encircled by buildings; with numerous spectators in grandstands, tilt-yard, man on stilts, trumpeters, knights, pikemen, etc.. Used as illustration to the Latin edition of Hans von Francolin Burgunder, Rerum praeclare gestarum intra et extra moenia ..., and Plate IV in the German edition: Thurnier Buech / Wahrhafftiger Ritterlicher Thate ..., both Vienna, Raphael Hofhhalter, 1560. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed very close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Secretaire du Directoire Exécutif

One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in black standing next to desk. One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in black standing next to desk. Small, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Secondo Regimento di Truppa Leggera

One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 figures, two from the front and one from the rear, two holding rifles. Uniform details in the margins. One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 figures, two from the front and one from the rear, two holding rifles. Uniform details in the margins. Oblong folio, unbound; slightly soiled. In red cloth slip-case, green leather label stamped gold: 'Army of Prince Eugene, Viceroy of Italy - Original Water Colors'. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Seconde vue du Champ-de-Mars & de la prestation du serment par les troupes: Après la réception des aigles données dan...

Aquatint plate by Allix after Martinet; outdoor military ceremony held on June 1, 1815 at the Champ de Mars, showing Napoleon addressing troops from throne on platform. Aquatint plate by Allix after Martinet; outdoor military ceremony held on June 1, 1815 at the Champ de Mars, showing Napoleon addressing troops from throne on platform. Oblong folio, 1 of 2 prints [cf. FrP1815mf-4a]; matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled, creased. New York, Bokelmann, 1948.

Second to none!

Second to none!

Brown University

Original watercolor caricature signed by Roberson; standing uniform figure, facing left in profile, hands clasped on sword. Original watercolor caricature signed by Roberson; standing uniform figure, facing left in profile, hands clasped on sword. Upright medium folio, matted; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Second Regiment, Connecticut N.G. march

by D.W. Reeves. Caption title. At head of title: To Col. S.R. Smith, and officers & members of the "Second Regiment, C.N.G." Lithographic cover illustration by Bufford: bust portrait of Colonel Smith. For pianoforte.

Second Life Guards riding past Wellington Arch

One of a pair of color lithographs by and after A.P., dated 1851 by artist; mounted soldiers, men and women spectators etc., buildings in background. One of a pair of color lithographs by and after A.P., dated 1851 by artist; mounted soldiers, men and women spectators etc., buildings in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

Second Lieut. Margaret Putney, 15th Evacuation Hospital, 1944

Unsigned watercolor; full-length portrait of woman soldier in uniform, medical tents and vehicle in background. Unsigned watercolor; full-length portrait of woman soldier in uniform, medical tents and vehicle in background. Upright folio; no margins; clean.

Second Corporal of the Royal Garrison Artillery

One of a collection of 11 original mounted photographs. Cabinet photograph of uniformed figure wearing pillbox forage cap with the badge of a 'Second Corporal', leaning against cannon, arms folded; tents and other figures in background. One of a collection of 11 original mounted photographs. Cabinet photograph of uniformed figure wearing pillbox forage cap with the badge of a 'Second Corporal', leaning against cannon, arms folded; tents and other figures in background. Unbound; in red cloth case stamped gold; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1956.

Sebastopol. Repulse of the night sortie of the Russians on the allied entrenchments

Colored lithograph; artillery on hillside firing across to fortifications and soldiers on neighboring spit of land at right, ships in harbor in background. Colored lithograph; artillery on hillside firing across to fortifications and soldiers on neighboring spit of land at right, ships in harbor in background. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled, tear on edge. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Sébastopol: État-major de la place

Part of a collection of original sepia (albumen print) photographs by Henri Durand-Brager & Lassimonne, numbered 16; portrant group of 4 seated and standing officers on stairs. Part of a collection of original sepia (albumen print) photographs by Henri Durand-Brager & Lassimonne, numbered 16; portrant group of 4 seated and standing officers on stairs. Upright folio; matted; side margins trimmed; margins soiled New York, Rockman Prints, 1955

Sebastopol from the ravine: road to Light Division trenches; Mamelon & Malakoff in the distance

2nd in collection of 3 original watercolors by Plummer; dirt road through deep ravine between two low hills, small figures of 3 soldiers and tents in or near ravine, harbor battlements and sea in distance. 2nd in collection of 3 original watercolors by Plummer; dirt road through deep ravine between two low hills, small figures of 3 soldiers and tents in or near ravine, harbor battlements and sea in distance. Oblong, in card portfolio; no margins; clean.

Sebastian Huber Fendrich von St. Fiden: dem Hochfürste St. Gallischen Contingent

23rd of 26 hand-colored engraved plates, after Feyerabend; standing uniform figure of officer in blue jacket with red trim, tricorn hat, holding walking stick; shield with bear insignia below. 23rd of 26 hand-colored engraved plates, after Feyerabend; standing uniform figure of officer in blue jacket with red trim, tricorn hat, holding walking stick; shield with bear insignia below. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red morocco back stamped gold "Feyerabend - die Eidgenössen Truppen - Basel 1792". Zürich, August Laube, 1954.

Sebastian Heusler. Bürger und Frei-fechter von Nürnb

Engraving; full-length portrait in military costume. Engraving; full-length portrait in military costume. Upright, matted medium folio; margins entirely trimmed away except at bottom. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.