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

Wachtmeister der Kavallerie Ausgehuniform 1936

One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Figure in khaki and red facing right. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Figure in khaki and red facing right. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.

Wachmann in graver Uniform

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in grey uniform with a trumpet, walking. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in grey uniform with a trumpet, 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.

Wache. Halt! wer da?

Wache. Halt! wer da?

Brown University

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.

Wache und Ablösung: Leipzig, im September 1830

One of a pair of color lithographs, numbered 3, printed by Pönicke; militia groups relaxing and drilling. Relates to an eruption of violence in Leipzig in September 1830 inspired by events in France. [See 'Urban Violence and the Modernization Process in Pre-March Saxony 1830-1831 and 1845' by Richard J. Bazillion, in Historical Reflections / Réflexions Historiques, Vol. 12, No. 2 (Summer 1985), pages 279-303]. [See also: Thor-Wache.] One of a pair of color lithographs, numbered 3, printed by Pönicke; militia groups relaxing and drilling. Relates to an eruption of violence in Leipzig in September 1830 inspired by events in France. [See 'Urban Violence and the Modernization Process in Pre-March Saxony 1830-1831 and 1845' by Richard J. Bazillion, in Historical Reflections / Réflexions Historiques, Vol. 12, No. 2 (Summer 1985), pages 279-303]. [See also: Thor-Wache.] Oblong folio; margins trimmed; repaired tear; worn and slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1955.

WAC. 1945

WAC. 1945

Brown University

22nd in collection of 37 original ink and watercolor caricatures and 3 title pages signed by J. B(rouillet); figure of blonde American WAC in brown jacket and skirt, walking toward left. 22nd in collection of 37 original ink and watercolor caricatures and 3 title pages signed by J. B(rouillet); figure of blonde American WAC in brown jacket and skirt, walking toward left. Small, unbound; in maroon cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Jacques Brouillet. Allied troops, 1945. Original watercolors". Orléans, Dick Von Schriltz, 1962.

W.T. Sherman

W.T. Sherman

Brown University

Wood-engraving; half-length portrait in uniform wearing sash or riband (after full-length portrait by José Maria Mora, circa. 1870) Wood-engraving; half-length portrait in uniform wearing sash or riband (after full-length portrait by José Maria Mora, circa. 1870) Upright, mounted on white board; margins trimmed close; clean. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.

W.J. Worth Brig. Genl. U.S. Army

Lithograph by and after Fenderich, dated 1844 by artist, printed by Weber & Co. bust portrait in uniform. Lithograph by and after Fenderich, dated 1844 by artist, printed by Weber & Co. bust portrait in uniform. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; yellowed. New York, Weyhe, 1943.

Vue topographique et pittoresque du champ où la bataille mémorable de Waterloo fut gagnée

Original unsigned wash drawing; perspective view of former battle area; various locations in view numbered to correspond with ink manuscript explanation in margins, ink manuscript title below. Original unsigned wash drawing; perspective view of former battle area; various locations in view numbered to correspond with ink manuscript explanation in margins, ink manuscript title below. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; slightly soiled, slight foxing. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Vue perspective du siège de la ville de Dresde

Hand-colored optique engraving; troops and artillery in foreground besieging city (Barcelona misidentified as Dresden), which is seen in background, with sea and ships at left. View of the siege by the Bourbon troops of Felipe V in 1713-14. Copied (?) from engraving by Jacques Rigaud (1680-1754) Hand-colored optique engraving; troops and artillery in foreground besieging city (Barcelona misidentified as Dresden), which is seen in background, with sea and ships at left. View of the siege by the Bourbon troops of Felipe V in 1713-14. Copied (?) from engraving by Jacques Rigaud (1680-1754) Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; worn. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Vue perspective du siège de Gibraltar, commencé par les Espagnols en Juillet 1779

Hand-colored engraving; panoramic view of Gibraltar under siege from Spanish fleet and land positions in foreground. [See: Gibraltar]. Hand-colored engraving; panoramic view of Gibraltar under siege from Spanish fleet and land positions in foreground. [See: Gibraltar]. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; slightly worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

Vue Perspective de la Descente des Francois à l'Isle de Terre Neuve du Cõté à l'Occident

Hand-colored engraving, numbered 38; perspective view of landing of French troops in inlet (at Newfoundland?). Hand-colored engraving, numbered 38; perspective view of landing of French troops in inlet (at Newfoundland?). Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; yellowed. London, Spencer, 1953. Title: VUE PERSPECTIVE DE LA DESCENTE DES FRANCOIS A L'ISLE DE TERRE NEUVE Caption: VUE PERSPECTIVE DE LA DESCENTE DES FRANCOIS A L'ISLE DE TERRE NEUVE DU COTÉ DE SAINT JEAN A L'OCCIDENT, Aux ordres du Chevalier de Ternay, Capitaine de Vaissaux sa Majesté tres Chretienne, le quel a sous son commandement les Vaissaux de Guerre le Robuse et l'Eveillé, la Fregate, la Licorne et la Flute, la Garonne avec quel que Troupes de débarquement afait une descente dans l'Isle de Terre Neuve du cõté de St. Jean ou il s'est emparé d'un Vaissaux de Guerre Anglois ainsi que de plusieurs Navire et Batiment de Pèche qu'il avoit détruit. Caption: A Paris chez Basset rue S. Jacques a Se. Genevieve. Number: No. 38

Vue intérieure de l'Assemblée du Champ-de-Mai au moment de la présentation des drapeaux: Jamais fête plus nationale, ...

Aquatint plate by Jazet after Martinet; outdoor military ceremonie showing Napoleon addressing troops from pavilion as the flags are presented. Aquatint plate by Jazet after Martinet; outdoor military ceremonie showing Napoleon addressing troops from pavilion as the flags are presented. Oblong folio, 1 of 2 prints [cf. FrP1815mf-4b]; matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled, creased. New York, Bokelmann, 1948.

Vue intérieure de l'assemblée du Champ-de-Mai au moment de la présentation des drapeaux: Jamais fête plus nationale, ...

Colored aquatint plate by Jazet and Allix after Martinet; outdoor military ceremonies showing Napoleon addressing troops from pavilion and from throne on platform as flags are presented. Colored aquatint plate by Jazet and Allix after Martinet; outdoor military ceremonies showing Napoleon addressing troops from pavilion and from throne on platform as flags are presented. Oblong folio, matted, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. New York, Bokelmann, 1948.

Vüe et perspective du Palais des Tuilleries du côté de la Cour

Hand-colored line-engraving by and after Aveline; numbered 60; perspective view of palace across entrance courts and outbuildings, showing carriage arriving with escort, passing between honor guard in foreground. Hand-colored line-engraving by and after Aveline; numbered 60; perspective view of palace across entrance courts and outbuildings, showing carriage arriving with escort, passing between honor guard in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; stained, foxed. Camden, Me., Staack, 1959.

Vue et perspective du feu fait par ordre de la Cour de Vienne à l'occasion du mariage de l'Archiduc Joseph avec Madem...

Hand-colored imagerie-type optique engraving by and after Chereau, numbered 2 and 7; view towards side pavilion of Louvre, showing allegorical statuary groups, boat, fireworks apparatus etc. in water, artificial mound with cascade, illuminations, etc. Hand-colored imagerie-type optique engraving by and after Chereau, numbered 2 and 7; view towards side pavilion of Louvre, showing allegorical statuary groups, boat, fireworks apparatus etc. in water, artificial mound with cascade, illuminations, etc. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; soiled.

Vue du Chateau du Costù de la rue du Pò: Veduta del Castello Reale, verso la strada del Pò

Hand colored engraving by Gio. Ant. Belmondo; view of entrance elevation of Royal Palace at Turin, coaches, promenaders and line-up of troops in foreground. Hand colored engraving by Gio. Ant. Belmondo; view of entrance elevation of Royal Palace at Turin, coaches, promenaders and line-up of troops in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

Vue du Champ de Mars, le 14 Juillet 1790: Dediée et Presentée à M. Charon, Président de la Commune de Paris, pour le ...

Color aquatint by Berthault; 'View of the Champ de Mars on 14 July 1790: three-arched triumphal arch marking the entrance to a large, oval esplanade at the center of which stands an altar' -- British Museum. The stadium designed by Charles-François Mandar and constructed by 150,000 volunteer citizens in three weeks, could accommodate over 300,000 spectators. At the event organized by La Fayette with contributions from Mirabeau and Talleyrand, King Louis XVI gave a speech. Color aquatint by Berthault; 'View of the Champ de Mars on 14 July 1790: three-arched triumphal arch marking the entrance to a large, oval esplanade at the center of which stands an altar' -- British Museum. The stadium designed by Charles-François Mandar and constructed by 150,000 volunteer citizens in three weeks, could accommodate over 300,000 spectators. At the event organized by La Fayette with contributions from Mirabeau and Talleyrand, King Louis XVI gave a speech. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. London, Redfern (Maggs), 1956.

Vue des bains chinois sur le Boulevard de la Chaussée d'Antin

Hand-colored engraving by Guiget after Courvoisier; view of street and buildings, pedestrians, including some soldiers, in foreground. Hand-colored engraving by Guiget after Courvoisier; view of street and buildings, pedestrians, including some soldiers, in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. London, Redfern (Maggs), 1956.

Vue de Refectoire de l'Hõtel Royal des Invalides

Hand-colored engraved optique (somewhat crude); view in large, long hall, showing veterans in uniform eating at long tables, visitors approaching through door in background. Hand-colored engraved optique (somewhat crude); view in large, long hall, showing veterans in uniform eating at long tables, visitors approaching through door in background. Oblong folio; margins severely trimmed; yellowed, faded. title: VUE DU REFECTOIRE DE L'HOTEL ROYAL DES INVALIDES.

Vue de la ville de Paris prise de la lanterne Napoleon, dans le jardin de St. Cloud

Color engraving by Klein after Runk; perspective view towards city from hill with observation tower in foreground, numerous men and women promenading, some in uniform. Color engraving by Klein after Runk; perspective view towards city from hill with observation tower in foreground, numerous men and women promenading, some in uniform. Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean, repaired tear at right. Paris, Bihn, 1953.

Vue de la Porte Iverskoy

One of a collection of 5 colored lithographic plates from book or series; by Muller after Vivien, showing street scene and small soldier figures, men, women, carriages, coach, etc. From a series of views of Moscow and St Petersburg', published by Daziaro in Moscow and St. Petersburg. One of a collection of 5 colored lithographic plates from book or series; by Muller after Vivien, showing street scene and small soldier figures, men, women, carriages, coach, etc. From a series of views of Moscow and St Petersburg', published by Daziaro in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Upright folio, yellowed; worn.

Vue de la Place et du Grand Théâtre de l'Opéra à St. Pétersbourg

1st of 3 hand-colored engraved plales, numbered 3, by Dubois after Courvoisier; winter scene of soldiers, men and women, and sleds crossing city plaza, with large buildings on 3 sides, four fires burning in large stoves around square. 1st of 3 hand-colored engraved plales, numbered 3, by Dubois after Courvoisier; winter scene of soldiers, men and women, and sleds crossing city plaza, with large buildings on 3 sides, four fires burning in large stoves around square. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; soiled, foxed, some tears. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

Vue de la Place d'Exercice: ou Place d'Armes: devant la Caserne du Regiment d'Infanterei de S.A.I. l'Archiduc Charles...

Hand-colored engraving by H. Reinhold after le Febvre; outdoor scene with monument in center of grove of trees, men, women and children strolling. small figures of soldiers exercising and drilling in landscape background. Manuscript title below. Hand-colored engraving by H. Reinhold after le Febvre; outdoor scene with monument in center of grove of trees, men, women and children strolling. small figures of soldiers exercising and drilling in landscape background. Manuscript title below. Oblong folio, matted; margins. London, Maggs, 1951.

Vue de la Grande Place d'Armes è Florence

Hand colored optique engraving; view through arcade between wings of Ufizzi Palace showing men and women walking and 1 soldier figure in foreground. Hand colored optique engraving; view through arcade between wings of Ufizzi Palace showing men and women walking and 1 soldier figure in foreground. Oblong volio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1952.

Vue de la grande parade passée par le Premier Consul dans la cour du Palais des Tuilleries

Copper-engraving by Le Beau after Desrais; 'Military parade in the grounds of the Tuilleries Palace in front of 1st Consul Napoleon; civilian spectators outside the railings kept off by armed guardsmen' -- British Museum Copper-engraving by Le Beau after Desrais; 'Military parade in the grounds of the Tuilleries Palace in front of 1st Consul Napoleon; civilian spectators outside the railings kept off by armed guardsmen' -- British Museum Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Vue de la grande parade par l'Empereur dans la cour du Palais des Thuilleries

Engraving by Le Grand after Nodet [sic], numbered 20; perspective view of parade, spectators outside fence and entrance arch in foreground, façade of palace in background. Engraving by Le Grand after Nodet [sic], numbered 20; perspective view of parade, spectators outside fence and entrance arch in foreground, façade of palace in background. Oblong folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1957.

Vue de la grande parade devant le Palais d'Hiver et d'une partie du nouveau boulevard autour de l'Amirauté à St. Pete...

Hand-colored engraving (after Lory); Paul I, mounted with military suite, reviewing troops in Winter Palace Square, spectators at right. Hand-colored engraving (after Lory); Paul I, mounted with military suite, reviewing troops in Winter Palace Square, spectators at right. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; one edge repaired, slightly soiled and streaked. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.