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

Schles. Cuirass. - Officier: Nieder Schl. 5 Escadr.

28th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted cuirassier officer in white jacket, gray trousers, dragoon helmet, facing left. 28th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted cuirassier officer in white jacket, gray trousers, dragoon helmet, facing left. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Schlechten Krieg ("Bad War")

Line-lithograph by Mansfeld & Co. after Pilizotti, copied from Holbein; combat scene (Battle of Morgarten?) with 2 large groups of pikemen and other mercenaries (landsknecht). From the original pen drawing in the Albertina, Vienna, Austria Line-lithograph by Mansfeld & Co. after Pilizotti, copied from Holbein; combat scene (Battle of Morgarten?) with 2 large groups of pikemen and other mercenaries (landsknecht). From the original pen drawing in the Albertina, Vienna, Austria Large narrow oblong folio, in 2 sections, joined; margins; slightly soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Schlacht von Hanau den 31ten Octbr. 1813

4th in collection of 5 aquatint plates of military scenes and battles (titles also in French); massed Austrian infantry advancing through town, cavalry and officers on either side, burning buildings, bridge portal and river in background. 4th in collection of 5 aquatint plates of military scenes and battles (titles also in French); massed Austrian infantry advancing through town, cavalry and officers on either side, burning buildings, bridge portal and river in background. Small oblong folio and medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; somewhat yellowed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1968. Title: Schlacht von Hanau den 31ten Octbr. 1813. Title: Bataille de Hanau le 31. Octbre. 1813. Caption: Dresden, i.d. Begersche Buch - u. Kunsthandl. SchlossG. N. 332. Annotation: From Set = (Napoleonic Campaigns of 1813)

Schlacht und Sturm auf die Festung Braila d. 3ten Iuni 1828 ...

4th in collection of 22 hand-colored and 3 uncolored unnumbered engraved imagerie plates of war scenes; battle scene, Russians advancing on retreating Turks in left background, burning fortress in background, cavalry fighting in foreground. 4th in collection of 22 hand-colored and 3 uncolored unnumbered engraved imagerie plates of war scenes; battle scene, Russians advancing on retreating Turks in left background, burning fortress in background, cavalry fighting in foreground. Small oblong folio; margins severely trimmed on 11; clean; matted and in maroon cloth case, folio, maroon leather backstrip label stamped gold.

Schlacht bey Würzburg den 22ten October 1813

3rd in collection of 5 aquatint plates of military scenes and battles (titles also in French); massed Austrian cavalry and infantry advancing against French in distance, background landscape of town and hills. 3rd in collection of 5 aquatint plates of military scenes and battles (titles also in French); massed Austrian cavalry and infantry advancing against French in distance, background landscape of town and hills. Small oblong folio and medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; somewhat yellowed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1968. Title: Schlacht bey Würzburg den 22ten October 1813 Title: Bataille de Würzbourg le 22 me. Octobre 1813. Caption: Dresden, in der Begersche Buch - und Kunsthandlung a.d. Schlossgasse, No. 332 Annotation: From Set = (Napoleonic Campaigns of 1813)

Schlacht bey Martinestie am 22 September 1789: Dédiée a Son Altesse Serenissime Monseigneur le Prince Frederic Josie,...

2nd in pair of hand-colored engraving by Schütz after 'Nach der Natur gezeichnet von J. Petrich, Oberlieut. v. K.K. Genie Corps' and Schütz; perspective view of battle, showing troop formations. 2nd in pair of hand-colored engraving by Schütz after 'Nach der Natur gezeichnet von J. Petrich, Oberlieut. v. K.K. Genie Corps' and Schütz; perspective view of battle, showing troop formations. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.

Schlacht bey Focksan am 31 Julius 1789: Dédiée a Son Altesse Serenissime Monseigneur le Prince Frederic Josie, Duc de...

1st in pair of hand-colored engravings by Schütz, 'Nach der Natur gezeichnet von J. Petrich, Oberlieut. v. K.K. Genie Corps' and Schütz; perspective view of battle, showing troop formations. 1st in pair of hand-colored engravings by Schütz, 'Nach der Natur gezeichnet von J. Petrich, Oberlieut. v. K.K. Genie Corps' and Schütz; perspective view of battle, showing troop formations. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.

Schlacht bei Waterloo am 18 Juni 1815

One of a pair of wash drawings by Dunkler; view of battle. [See also: General Graf Bülow.] One of a pair of wash drawings by Dunkler; view of battle. [See also: General Graf Bülow.] Oblong; mounted on cream card; no margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Schlacht bei Wagram am 6ten July 1809

14th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, large armies fighting on plain, mounted Napoleon and staff in right foreground. 14th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, large armies fighting on plain, mounted Napoleon and staff in right foreground. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Schlacht bei Trautenau

Schlacht bei Trautenau

Brown University

8th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene on plain, lancers attacking from left against Austrian artillery unit in foreground. 8th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene on plain, lancers attacking from left against Austrian artillery unit in foreground. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Schlacht bei Trautenau

Schlacht bei Trautenau

Brown University

4th in collection of 6 colored lithograph pltes by and after Meinhardt, printed by Barth and Wendland; battle scene, clash of Prussian and Austrian infantry, burning buildings in right background, dead and wounded in foreground. 4th in collection of 6 colored lithograph pltes by and after Meinhardt, printed by Barth and Wendland; battle scene, clash of Prussian and Austrian infantry, burning buildings in right background, dead and wounded in foreground. Oblong medium folio, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956.

Schlacht bei Saarbrucken: Erstürmung der Spickerer Hohen am 6 August 1870

One of four color lithographic imagerie plates of battle scenes; jubilant Prussian soldiers charging over battery and killing wounded French infantry and zouaves. One of four color lithographic imagerie plates of battle scenes; jubilant Prussian soldiers charging over battery and killing wounded French infantry and zouaves. Oblong folio; some margins trimmed.

Schlacht bei Pressburg

Schlacht bei Pressburg

Brown University

22nd in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; large battle scene, massed Prussian cavalry charging toward Austrian position on fortified mount at right; hills, burning farm buildings in background. 22nd in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; large battle scene, massed Prussian cavalry charging toward Austrian position on fortified mount at right; hills, burning farm buildings in background. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Schlacht bei Palestro. 31. Mai 1859

Colored lithograph by Jab, numbered 2, printed by J. Hesse, battle scene, showing zouaves in combat. Colored lithograph by Jab, numbered 2, printed by J. Hesse, battle scene, showing zouaves in combat. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1958. title: Schlacht bei Palestro. 31. Mai 1859. title: Battle of Palestro. caption: Italien. number: 2 caption: Lith. v. Jab. caption: Verlag v. W. Zawitz in Berlin K÷nigs u Poststr Ecke. caption: Druck v. J. Hesse in Berlin.

Schlacht bei Oltenitza, am 4 Novbr. 53

Color lithograph from series 'Russisch türkischer Krieg'; Turkish cavalry at right charging Russian infantry at left. [See also: Erstürmung der russ. Veste Schefketil 15 Nov. 1853 (and) Siegreicher Ausfall der türkischen Garnison von Silistria. am 14ten Juni 1854]. Color lithograph from series 'Russisch türkischer Krieg'; Turkish cavalry at right charging Russian infantry at left. [See also: Erstürmung der russ. Veste Schefketil 15 Nov. 1853 (and) Siegreicher Ausfall der türkischen Garnison von Silistria. am 14ten Juni 1854]. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; creased; clean. N.Y., Kraus, 1952.

Schlacht bei Nachod (Gr. Skalitz)

5th in collection of 6 colored lithograph plates by and after Meinhardt, printed by Barth and Wendland; battle scene, Prussian infantry charging down slope from left toward Austrian positions at right, dead and wounded in the foreground. 5th in collection of 6 colored lithograph plates by and after Meinhardt, printed by Barth and Wendland; battle scene, Prussian infantry charging down slope from left toward Austrian positions at right, dead and wounded in the foreground. Oblong medium folio, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956.

Schlacht bei Lottorf und Geltorf: Die Brigade Graf Gondiecourt erstürmt nach dielmaligen Bajonnettin Angriff den Köni...

1st in set of 3 unsigned lithographic plates of battle scenes; infantry engagement in sunken plain, artillery unit and officers in foreground, massed infantry line in background. 1st in set of 3 unsigned lithographic plates of battle scenes; infantry engagement in sunken plain, artillery unit and officers in foreground, massed infantry line in background. Oblong folio, print; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Schlacht bei Lottorf und Geltorf am 8 Februar 1864

Colored lithograph; battle scene with individual combat in foreground. Colored lithograph; battle scene with individual combat in foreground. Small oblong folio; margins; slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Schlacht bei Königgrätz. 2. Blatt.

15th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; large battle scene, massed infantry formations clashing at center; church steeple and buildings in background. 15th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; large battle scene, massed infantry formations clashing at center; church steeple and buildings in background. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Schlacht bei Königgrätz. 1 Blatt.

12th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; large battle scene on rolling field, destroyed artillery caisson with dead and wounded in foreground. 12th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; large battle scene on rolling field, destroyed artillery caisson with dead and wounded in foreground. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Schlacht bei Königgrätz no.2

2nd in collection of 6 colored lithographic plates by and after Meinhardt, printed by Barth and Wendland; battle scene, Prussian cavalry and infantry attacking from low ridge at left, close combat around cannon in right foreground. 2nd in collection of 6 colored lithographic plates by and after Meinhardt, printed by Barth and Wendland; battle scene, Prussian cavalry and infantry attacking from low ridge at left, close combat around cannon in right foreground. Oblong medium folio, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956.

Schlacht bei Königgrätz no.1

1st in collection of 6 colored lithograph plates by and after Meinhardt, printed by barth and Wendland; battle scene, large forces clashing on plain, mounted Prussian officers, hussars and infantry in foreground. 1st in collection of 6 colored lithograph plates by and after Meinhardt, printed by barth and Wendland; battle scene, large forces clashing on plain, mounted Prussian officers, hussars and infantry in foreground. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels st. gold. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956.

Schlacht bei Jstedt in Schleswig am 26ten July 1850

Color lithograph by Kanning; artillery and infantry in foreground marching into battle taking place on plain in background. Color lithograph by Kanning; artillery and infantry in foreground marching into battle taking place on plain in background. Oblong folio; margins intact; browned. Munich, Wölfle, 1958.

Schlacht bei Gitschin

Schlacht bei Gitschin

Brown University

6th in collection of 6 colored lithographic plates by and after Meinhardt, printed by Barth and Wendland; battle scene, Prussian infantry charging up toward Austrians at town's edge, left; Austrians massed for counter-attack in right background. 6th in collection of 6 colored lithographic plates by and after Meinhardt, printed by Barth and Wendland; battle scene, Prussian infantry charging up toward Austrians at town's edge, left; Austrians massed for counter-attack in right background. Oblong medium folio, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956.

Schlacht bei Gitschin

Schlacht bei Gitschin

Brown University

11th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene, Prussian infantry charging up rocky cliff toward defenders on peak at left; cavalry in background right. 11th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene, Prussian infantry charging up rocky cliff toward defenders on peak at left; cavalry in background right. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Schlacht bei Eckmühl am 22 April 1809

8th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; panoramic battle scene on wide plain, 4 mounted officers in foreground. 8th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; panoramic battle scene on wide plain, 4 mounted officers in foreground. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black. series title provided by cataloger

Schlacht bei Aspern: am 21ten und 22ten Juny 1809

15th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, large armies fighting on plain, officer on dappled horse in left foreground. 15th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, large armies fighting on plain, officer on dappled horse in left foreground. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Schlacht bei Arcis: den 21 Merz 1814

35th in collection of 32 colored and 2 uncolored large aquatint plates of campaign, battle and other scenes by and after Rugendas, some engraved by Küpfer; panoramic battle scene in valley; officers and wounded on ridge in foreground, infantry battle and burning town in background. Descriptive note below in German and French. 35th in collection of 32 colored and 2 uncolored large aquatint plates of campaign, battle and other scenes by and after Rugendas, some engraved by Küpfer; panoramic battle scene in valley; officers and wounded on ridge in foreground, infantry battle and burning town in background. Descriptive note below in German and French. 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. London, Redfern (Maggs), 1956.

Schlacht b. Würzburg, 2-3 Sept. 1796. Oesterr. Karabinier: Vienna, 1866

One of a collection of 4 original charcoal drawings of uniform figures on gray paper, heightened in white tempera, signed and 3 dated, by Emelé One of a collection of 4 original charcoal drawings of uniform figures on gray paper, heightened in white tempera, signed and 3 dated, by Emelé Small upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Schlacht am Burg Thor beÿ Lübeck geliefert von K. Preussischen und K.K. Französischen Truppen am 6ten November 1806

Etching (reprint or facsimile) by and after Stein; military engagement showing artillery and infantry on outskirts of city near fortifications, earthworks and villas. Etching (reprint or facsimile) by and after Stein; military engagement showing artillery and infantry on outskirts of city near fortifications, earthworks and villas. Oblong folio, mounted on cream board; margins intact; clean. Zürich, August Laube auction, 1960.