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

Saint-Cyr

Saint-Cyr

Brown University

One of a collection of 6 hand colored etched soldier caricatures after Willette. Soldier on right saluting girl in fancy dress on left. One of a collection of 6 hand colored etched soldier caricatures after Willette. Soldier on right saluting girl in fancy dress on left. Matted small folio, unbound; in 1/2 red and blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; soiled.

Saint Shela: "Trotting out" the vermin from ye Emerals Isle. Nine Vile kind of Vermin Rat drove out-at lenth [sic]

Hand-colored etched caricature plate; Irish woman chasing soldiers of the Tenth Hussars off Irish coast with broom, man with Irish banner at left. Hand-colored etched caricature plate; Irish woman chasing soldiers of the Tenth Hussars off Irish coast with broom, man with Irish banner at left. Oblong medium folio; margins trimmed; light soiling. London, Spencer, 1955.

Saint Lucia. Royal Rangers. 1797

Original watercolor by Capt. Valentine Munbee, 43rd Regiment, initialed bottom left: 'V.M.'', titled bottom center; date bottom right; two soldiers (of Malcolm's Royal Rangers) standing outside guardhouse, one holding sword in right hand and decapitated head in left Original watercolor by Capt. Valentine Munbee, 43rd Regiment, initialed bottom left: 'V.M.'', titled bottom center; date bottom right; two soldiers (of Malcolm's Royal Rangers) standing outside guardhouse, one holding sword in right hand and decapitated head in left Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, Christoper Bryant, 2016 Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Saint James's march and the palace galop

Subject: Standing figure of ensign of Coldstream Guards with flag and sword. Subject: Standing figure of ensign of Coldstream Guards with flag and sword. Title continues: as originally played by the celebrated Coldstream Band, St. James Palace. Composed by T. Bloomer Phipps. 'Price 3s.'

Sailors' encampment before Sebastopol. The Trafalgar lambs

Color lithograph humorous plate, numbered 2, published Nov. 11th, 1854; group of sailors relaxing, smoking, singing etc. outside tent. Color lithograph humorous plate, numbered 2, published Nov. 11th, 1854; group of sailors relaxing, smoking, singing etc. outside tent. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; worn, soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

Sailors: gunnery practice while at sea - heading for Eng.

Original colored pencil sketch by Cohen; group of four sailors aboard ship, firing anti-aircraft gun Original colored pencil sketch by Cohen; group of four sailors aboard ship, firing anti-aircraft gun Upright, in manila folder; no margins; wrinkled, worn.

Sailors on rigging

Sailors on rigging

Brown University

Unsigned watercolor of sailors on top mast furling sail. From a collection of 28 watercolors and drawings by Saumarez Unsigned watercolor of sailors on top mast furling sail. From a collection of 28 watercolors and drawings by Saumarez Oblong medium folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke, 2011. 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/)

Sailors eating pork

Sailors eating pork

Brown University

Hand-colored etched caricature by Roberts after Woodward; 2 sailors at table eating bristly meat, watched by woman hostess, dog in foreground. Hand-colored etched caricature by Roberts after Woodward; 2 sailors at table eating bristly meat, watched by woman hostess, dog in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; slight foxing. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

Sailors & marines

Sailors & marines

Brown University

11th in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); group of 6 sailors and marines, including 2 boys, conversing in parkland; ship masts in distance. Title handwritten on verso. 11th in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); group of 6 sailors and marines, including 2 boys, conversing in parkland; ship masts in distance. Title handwritten on verso. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, yellow leather label stamped gold. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.

Sailor on ship in convoy

Original unsigned col. pencil sketch, by Packlick; back view of shirtless sailor on observation deck, other ships in distance. Original unsigned col. pencil sketch, by Packlick; back view of shirtless sailor on observation deck, other ships in distance. Upright folio; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist, '96. title provided by cataloger

Sailor

Sailor

Brown University

One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Sailor, c. 1830; 3/4 front view, full-length, cut out mounted on board; soldier with arms extended, hat in left hand. One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Sailor, c. 1830; 3/4 front view, full-length, cut out mounted on board; soldier with arms extended, hat in left hand. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; yellowed, upper right corner and lower left corner torn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.

Sahmadaun Trebedee: Soobadar Major--Ramghur Battalion

Original watercolor (by native artist?); full-length portrait in parade dress, outdoors. Original watercolor (by native artist?); full-length portrait in parade dress, outdoors. Upright, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Saechsischer Postillon

Saechsischer Postillon

Brown University

1 (of 26) colored aquatints of uniform figures (from 'Graenicher and Niele, Costumes in Sachsen'); standing figure in yellow jacket, holding whip, blowing hunting horn. 1 (of 26) colored aquatints of uniform figures (from 'Graenicher and Niele, Costumes in Sachsen'); standing figure in yellow jacket, holding whip, blowing hunting horn. Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1947.

Sadyk Pasha Empfängt Kosaken von der Dobrudscha in Schumla

Tinted lithograph; printed by E. Sieger; Turkish officers inspecting cossacks in village. Mehmed Sadyk Pasha was a Polish émigré named Michal Czajkowski (1804–1886), who converted to Islam and served in the Ottoman army as commander of the Ottoman Cossack regiment. Tinted lithograph; printed by E. Sieger; Turkish officers inspecting cossacks in village. Mehmed Sadyk Pasha was a Polish émigré named Michal Czajkowski (1804–1886), who converted to Islam and served in the Ottoman army as commander of the Ottoman Cossack regiment. Oblong, matted; margins trimmed; foxed.

Sadly the bells toll the death of the hero

words by E.A.S. ; music by A. Birt Tobey. For voice and piano. Caption title. "To the memory of Col. E.E. Ellsworth. Who fell at Alexandria, VA. May 24th 1861"--cover. Cover lith. illustration by Ed. Mendel: Flags with eagle above an oval portrait of Col. Ellsworth and scenes of his death and funeral. First line of text: Sadly the bells toll the death of the hero. Oct. 1958, Edward Morrell, bb, (misc. sheet music coll.), NSB.

Sadlers flying artillery

Color aquatint by and after Rowlandson; artillery vehicles and cavalry in battle. Color aquatint by and after Rowlandson; artillery vehicles and cavalry in battle. Oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

Saddling unbroken mules for the transport, Obbia

Mule on ground while another kicks back-legs, Sikh soldiers attempting to restrain them; artist in left sketching incident, tents in background. Mule on ground while another kicks back-legs, Sikh soldiers attempting to restrain them; artist in left sketching incident, tents in background. Inscribed: Melton Prior, Obbia Feb. 28. Drawn for the Illustrated London News, 1903. St. Catharines, Ontario, Lord Durham Rare Books, 2013

Saddling for the Day's March; 12th The Prince of Wales's Royal Lancers. Heavy Marching Order

Colored lithograph after M.A.H(ayes); uniform group of mounted and dismounted lancers in town street or square, buildings in background. Colored lithograph after M.A.H(ayes); uniform group of mounted and dismounted lancers in town street or square, buildings in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. Title provided by cataloger.

Sacre de Napoléon

Sacre de Napoléon

Brown University

Mezzotint after David; Napoleon in coronation robes about to crown kneeling Josephine, Pope seated at right, maids of honor and courtiers at left. Mezzotint after David; Napoleon in coronation robes about to crown kneeling Josephine, Pope seated at right, maids of honor and courtiers at left. Oblong giant folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Paris, 1952.

Sächsischer reitende Artillerie

Hand-colored engraving of the front view of a member of the horse artillery Hand-colored engraving of the front view of a member of the horse artillery

Sächsischer Polizey

Sächsischer Polizey

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving of side view of Saxon police Hand-colored engraving of side view of Saxon police

Sächsischer Ober Jäger

Hand-colored engraving of the front view of an infantryman Hand-colored engraving of the front view of an infantryman

Sächsischer Jäger Offizier

Hand-colored engraving of front view of Saxon infantry officer Hand-colored engraving of front view of Saxon infantry officer

Sächsischer Feldjäger

Sächsischer Feldjäger

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving of front view of Saxon military policeman Hand-colored engraving of front view of Saxon military policeman

Sachsische Scharfschützen nehmen den Braunschweigern einen zurückgelassenen Troszwagen wieder ab.

1st of 2 unnumbered, uncolored plates by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); violent urban combat in village street, hussar being dragged off horse at left, soldier firing from house window at right. 1st of 2 unnumbered, uncolored plates by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); violent urban combat in village street, hussar being dragged off horse at left, soldier firing from house window at right. Oblong; plate mark, margins intact; foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.

Sächsische Reiter, c. 1835

Colored lithographic plate (from series?); 2 mounted dragoons, 1 firing pistol, 1 drawing sword, small figures of mounted squadron in background. Colored lithographic plate (from series?); 2 mounted dragoons, 1 firing pistol, 1 drawing sword, small figures of mounted squadron in background. Small oblong folio, mounted on gray paper, matted; gray paper margins trimmed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1953.

Sächsische Garde-Reiter. Unteroffizier

75th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing Saxon cavalry guard officer in pale green uniform, white trim, facing left. 75th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing Saxon cavalry guard officer in pale green uniform, white trim, facing left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.