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

Sebastain Hergershofer / Hauptman über ein Fendlein Burger

2nd in suite of 10 wood-engraved plates; mounted officer on white horse, and 4 pikemen in black and blue uniforms, moving toward right. From: 'Ordenliche Beschreibung des Christlichen, Hochlöblichen vnd Fürstlichen Beylags oder Hochzeit...', Wien, 1571, in honor of the wedding of Archduke Charles and Maria of Bavaria in 1571. 2nd in suite of 10 wood-engraved plates; mounted officer on white horse, and 4 pikemen in black and blue uniforms, moving toward right. From: 'Ordenliche Beschreibung des Christlichen, Hochlöblichen vnd Fürstlichen Beylags oder Hochzeit...', Wien, 1571, in honor of the wedding of Archduke Charles and Maria of Bavaria in 1571. Oblong folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Seated soldier writing or drawing

1 ink drawing on American Red Cross notepaper; soldier (self-portrait) seated at desk writing or drawing. Inscribed "To Mum and Dad" 1 ink drawing on American Red Cross notepaper; soldier (self-portrait) seated at desk writing or drawing. Inscribed "To Mum and Dad" Gift of The Stephen and Palmina Pace Foundation, 2018. Pace competed in the Life magazine exhibit of soldier art in 1943 while serving at Camp Lee, Virginia. He served in the European Theater in England and France in 1944 and 1945. 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/)

Seated soldier with musket. X,1

One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, this one numbered X, 1, of soldier seated, facing right and holding rifle. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, this one numbered X, 1, of soldier seated, facing right and holding rifle. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

Seated soldier having his portrait drawn

1 watercolor; seated soldier having his portrait taken. On verso of seated soldier 1 watercolor; seated soldier having his portrait taken. On verso of seated soldier Gift of The Stephen and Palmina Pace Foundation, 2018. Pace competed in the Life magazine exhibit of soldier art in 1943 while serving at Camp Lee, Virginia. He served in the European Theater in England and France in 1944 and 1945. 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/)

Seated soldier giving commands

7th in album containing 18 numbered etched plates by Parrocel or Wille after Parrocel; back view of shirtless soldier giving orders to 2 other soldiers; elderly man with woman and child by obelisk in background. 7th in album containing 18 numbered etched plates by Parrocel or Wille after Parrocel; back view of shirtless soldier giving orders to 2 other soldiers; elderly man with woman and child by obelisk in background. Large; 1/4 parchment lettered brown and brown marble boards; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1967. title provided by cataloger

Seated soldier

Seated soldier

Brown University

1 watercolor inscribed 'Shell Pace -41'; seated soldier. On verso of 'Seated soldier having his portrait drawn' 1 watercolor inscribed 'Shell Pace -41'; seated soldier. On verso of 'Seated soldier having his portrait drawn' Gift of The Stephen and Palmina Pace Foundation, 2018. Pace competed in the Life magazine exhibit of soldier art in 1943 while serving at Camp Lee, Virginia. He served in the European Theater in England and France in 1944 and 1945. 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/)

Seated Marine, seen from behind

A Marine sits on a square object, bare-chested and seen from the rear, his head down. Ropes are piled to his left. The scene probably takes place on a ship. A Marine sits on a square object, bare-chested and seen from the rear, his head down. Ropes are piled to his left. The scene probably takes place on a ship. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Seated highlander writing at desk

1 of 8 lithographs on paper; seated soldier from highland regiment writing at desk, signed in pencil; from 'Men on Leave 1918-1919' 1 of 8 lithographs on paper; seated soldier from highland regiment writing at desk, signed in pencil; from 'Men on Leave 1918-1919' Small upright folio. London, G & D Marrin, 1996 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/)

Seated German Prisoner of War

A young German POW wearing green pants, a gray field cap, and a gray jacket, sits with his legs stretched out in front of him and his hands folded in his lap. He is dressed as prisoners of war are in other drawings by Hughes. A young German POW wearing green pants, a gray field cap, and a gray jacket, sits with his legs stretched out in front of him and his hands folded in his lap. He is dressed as prisoners of war are in other drawings by Hughes.

Seated French soldier holding cane

6th in collection of 8 woodblock pl. after Berne-Bellecour, Jonas; seated French soldier, wearing soft cap, holding cane, facing left. 6th in collection of 8 woodblock pl. after Berne-Bellecour, Jonas; seated French soldier, wearing soft cap, holding cane, facing left. Small folio, unbound; slightly yellowed; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels st. gold "Berne-Bellecour. French military scenes, 1915-1916". Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961. title provided by cataloger

Seated Figure Studies

Seated Figure Studies

Brown University

Three figure studies of two seated men. At the top left are two men carrying objects on a bench. At the top right is a partial sketch of a male torso. This is the reverse of a work entitled "Brew Water; Block 48." Like that image, the present one appears to represent bathhouse scenes. Three figure studies of two seated men. At the top left are two men carrying objects on a bench. At the top right is a partial sketch of a male torso. This is the reverse of a work entitled "Brew Water; Block 48." Like that image, the present one appears to represent bathhouse scenes. Served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy and his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany in June 13, 1944. Captured, he was interned in Stalag Luft 3 until liberated the following year.

Seated figure of officer [Major William Hotchkiss?]

Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; officer, seated with right hand on pistol Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; officer, seated with right hand on pistol 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/)

Seated British officer

Seated British officer

Brown University

1st in collection of 8 woodblock pl. after Berne-Bellecour, Jonas; seated British officer, hands folded, facing right, smoking pipe. 1st in collection of 8 woodblock pl. after Berne-Bellecour, Jonas; seated British officer, hands folded, facing right, smoking pipe. Small folio, unbound; slightly yellowed; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels st. gold "Berne-Bellecour. French military scenes, 1915-1916" '63. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961. title provided by cataloger

Seat of war & battles

Seat of war & battles

Brown University

13 wood engraved illustrations including map and vignette on broadside (military scenes, military portraits, etc.) 13 wood engraved illustrations including map and vignette on broadside (military scenes, military portraits, etc.) Giant folio, folded to medium folio; margins intact; worn on folds and reinforced by tape at back.

Seasick

Seasick

Brown University

A close-up portrait of a young Marine on the deck of a ship, looking ill. A second Marine is seen in profile in the back. A close-up portrait of a young Marine on the deck of a ship, looking ill. A second Marine is seen in profile in the back. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Sears quick step

Sears quick step

Brown University

Composed & respectfully dedicated to Col. David Sears and the officers & members of the Boston Independent Company of Cadets by Henry Schmidt. For piano. Cover lithograph ill. by Thayer & Co. showing a version of the Massachusetts state seal.

Seapoys of the 3d Battalion at Bombay

Hand-colored engraving; 2 standing native infantry figures, showing front and rear views. Hand-colored engraving; 2 standing native infantry figures, showing front and rear views. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed; surface dirt. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

Seapoys (Sipoys)

Seapoys (Sipoys)

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving; group of native officers and men, showing various uniforms, landscape background. From: 'Asiatisches Magazin'. Hand-colored engraving; group of native officers and men, showing various uniforms, landscape background. From: 'Asiatisches Magazin'. Oblong, matted; plate mark, margins; slightly stained or yellowed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.

Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's)

56th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); 2 infantrymen with grounded rifles, standing outdoors; note on verso: "72nd". 56th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); 2 infantrymen with grounded rifles, standing outdoors; note on verso: "72nd". Oblong and upright; a few soiled; in folio red cloth case, red leather label st. gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-Shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany's)

Unsigned original watercolor by McNeill; 2 Highland infantrymen, in kilts, holding grounded rifles; heather on ridge in background. Title on verso. Unsigned original watercolor by McNeill; 2 Highland infantrymen, in kilts, holding grounded rifles; heather on ridge in background. Title on verso. Upright; no margins; stained.

Sea-captain

Sea-captain

Brown University

1st of 18 engravings of mostly military figures, from Wapenbuch; full-length figure, possibly sea-captain, wearing cape, hat, sword, on shore, men loading crates for ship in background. 1st of 18 engravings of mostly military figures, from Wapenbuch; full-length figure, possibly sea-captain, wearing cape, hat, sword, on shore, men loading crates for ship in background. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Sea training: The U.S. Shipping Board needs 50,000 young men

Poster offers free training for the merchant marine as sailors, firemen, coal-passers, oilers, water-tenders, cooks and stewards. Poster offers free training for the merchant marine as sailors, firemen, coal-passers, oilers, water-tenders, cooks and stewards. Printed in red, black and gray on heavy white paper. At center reproduction of painting signed: Worden Wood 1918 of ship captioned: A new American freighter. Poster promises graduates training on shipboard and a merchant marine job. At end of text: Recruiting Service, United States Shipping Board, Custom House, Boston, Mass. Henry Howard, Director. Suggested publication date from internal evidence.

Se. Majestät Nicolaus I Kaiser von Russland als Oberst des 9. Husaren Regiments bei der Revue auf dem Glacis den 30 D...

Colored lithograph by Albrecht after Katzler, printed by Horigschi; Tsar Nicholas and aides, mounted, at review, buildings in right background, men, women and children spectators in right foreground. Colored lithograph by Albrecht after Katzler, printed by Horigschi; Tsar Nicholas and aides, mounted, at review, buildings in right background, men, women and children spectators in right foreground. Oblong folio; margins intact; marginal tear; margins slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Sd. Lee. 56th Foot

Sd. Lee. 56th Foot

Brown University

Originla crude watercolor; figure of soldier of 56th Foot in undress uniform, tombstone and view in background, flags at bottom. Originla crude watercolor; figure of soldier of 56th Foot in undress uniform, tombstone and view in background, flags at bottom. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1969.

Scutari Hospital from Constantinople, May 1854

One of 7 original watercolors by H.S. Bush, signed and inscribed lower left; title in ink on card; distant view of hospital, barracks and houses on hillside overlooking Bosporus One of 7 original watercolors by H.S. Bush, signed and inscribed lower left; title in ink on card; distant view of hospital, barracks and houses on hillside overlooking Bosporus Lieut. Henry Stratton Bush of the 41st Welsh Regt. of Foot was at the Alma and the siege of Sebastopol--per dealer. Small oblong folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2010 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/)

Scutari Barracks & Hospital with the Camp of the 2nd Division, Lord Raglan's House on the Right, June 2nd 1854

One of 7 original watercolors (by H.S. Bush); distant view looking across water with boats towards hospital, barracks and tent encampent One of 7 original watercolors (by H.S. Bush); distant view looking across water with boats towards hospital, barracks and tent encampent Lieut. Henry Stratton Bush of the 41st Welsh Regt. of Foot was at the Alma and the siege of Sebastopol--per dealer. Small oblong folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2010 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/)

Scutari Barracks & Hospital from the Guards Camp May 1854

One of 7 original watercolors by H.S. Bush, signed and dated lower right, titled in ink; distant view of hospital, barracks and tent encampment One of 7 original watercolors by H.S. Bush, signed and dated lower right, titled in ink; distant view of hospital, barracks and tent encampment Lieut. Henry Stratton Bush of the 41st Welsh Regt. of Foot was at the Alma and the siege of Sebastopol--per dealer. Small oblong folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2010 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/)

Scuola Nazinale di Franteria

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/)

Scout planes at dawn

Scout planes at dawn

Brown University

Etching signed in pencil by the artist; column of artillery and soldiers with scout planes above Etching signed in pencil by the artist; column of artillery and soldiers with scout planes above Narrow oblong folio. Storrs, CT, Allinson Gallery, 2017 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/)