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

Sächsische Banner Jäger: Offizier Kaiserlich Russische Garde, 1814

2nd of 2 original watercolors signed and dated by Thost; mounted cavalry officer in black jacket, gray trousers, red trim, looking toward right, horse facing left, outdoors. 2nd of 2 original watercolors signed and dated by Thost; mounted cavalry officer in black jacket, gray trousers, red trim, looking toward right, horse facing left, outdoors. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean.

Sächsische Banner Jäger: Offizier Kaiserlich Russische Garde, 1814

1st of 2 original watercolors signed and dated by Thost; mounted cavalry officer in black jacket, gray trousers, red trim, holding sabre to shoulder, facing right, outdoors. 1st of 2 original watercolors signed and dated by Thost; mounted cavalry officer in black jacket, gray trousers, red trim, holding sabre to shoulder, facing right, outdoors. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean.

Sachsen Pionier 1830

Sachsen Pionier 1830

Brown University

One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. Two figures, one from front and one from back. One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. Two figures, one from front and one from back. Unbound; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, 1750-1860. Pencil Sketches". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Sachsen Infanterie 1830

Sachsen Infanterie 1830

Brown University

One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. 3 figures from Sachsen Infantry. One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. 3 figures from Sachsen Infantry. Unbound; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, 1750-1860. Pencil Sketches". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Sachsen 1862 Leibbrigade

One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. Figure with pack and rifle facing left; pencil notations along right side. One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. Figure with pack and rifle facing left; pencil notations along right side. Unbound; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, 1750-1860. Pencil Sketches". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Sachsen 1830 Leibbrigade

One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. Ink sketch of one figure with rifle; pencil sketches and notations on remainder of page. One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. Ink sketch of one figure with rifle; pencil sketches and notations on remainder of page. Unbound; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, 1750-1860. Pencil Sketches". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Sachsen 1812/13

Sachsen 1812/13

Brown University

One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. 3 figures with notations about parts of uniforms. One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. 3 figures with notations about parts of uniforms. Unbound, yellowed; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, 1750-1860. Pencil Sketches". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Sachsen

Sachsen

Brown University

One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. 3 figures with notations about parts of uniforms. One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. 3 figures with notations about parts of uniforms. Unbound, yellowed; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, 1750-1860. Pencil Sketches". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Sabre and spurs: march of the American cavalry

John Philip Sousa, Lieut. U.S.N.R.F. For solo piano. Caption title. No advertising. Zimmerman Print, Cincinnati. Cover illustration: Drawing of cavalry horses at top of cover with coat of arms of the 311th Cavalry and oval portraits of Col. Geo. W. Kirkpatrick and Lieut. Col. Ben H. Dorcy in the center; small oval photo of the composer on back cover. "Dedicated to the officers and men of the 311th Cavalry."

Sa Majesté Mozaffer-ed-Dine, Shah de Perse

Colored lithographic imagerie sheet; 3/4-length portrait of shah, seated, in uniform, in enframement of flowers etc., showing Persian flag and arms. Colored lithographic imagerie sheet; 3/4-length portrait of shah, seated, in uniform, in enframement of flowers etc., showing Persian flag and arms. Upright folio; margins intact. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon et ses Augustes Hôtes: Souvenir de la Grande Exposition Internationale de 1867

Colored lithograph by Destouches after Vernier; group port. of 15 royal personages in military costume, excepting Queen of Spain in court gown, exhibition buildings in background Colored lithograph by Destouches after Vernier; group port. of 15 royal personages in military costume, excepting Queen of Spain in court gown, exhibition buildings in background Oblong folio;matted large folio; margins Acquired 1953?

Sa Grace Lord Bouffe-Trop visitant son garde manger: Vous tuerez un gros Bouilli pour nous déjeuner

Colored aquatint caricature; British officers and civilian in courtyard of butcher shop, about to enter room where animals and poultry are seen. Colored aquatint caricature; British officers and civilian in courtyard of butcher shop, about to enter room where animals and poultry are seen. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1957.

S/Officier de Fusiliers: 12e Regt. d'Infie. de ligne Napolitaine, 1813

70th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of fusilier officer in white uniform, green trim, holding rifle, facing toward right. 70th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of fusilier officer in white uniform, green trim, holding rifle, facing toward right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.

S.M. Othon 1er roi de la Grèce

Lithograph by A. Roulliet after A.; bust portrait in uniform. Lithograph by A. Roulliet after A.; bust portrait in uniform. Small upright folio; margins trimmed close; foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1967.

S.M. Louis XVIII, Roi de France & de Navarre Après avoir signé la Paix dans son Cabinet au Château des Tuileries

Line- and stipple-engraving; whole length with tied wig, frilled tie, sash, and embroidered jacket with the star of the Order of the Holy Spirit. Line- and stipple-engraving; whole length with tied wig, frilled tie, sash, and embroidered jacket with the star of the Order of the Holy Spirit. Upright medium folio, in white board mount; margins trimmed; very worn, soiled, wrinkled. title: S.M. Louis SVIII, Roi de France & de Navarre Après avoir signé la Paix dans son Cabinet au Château des Tuileries caption: Le Portrait, dessiné d'après nature, à sa Chapelle aux Tuileries caption: Déposé à la Direction générale caption: A Paris, chez Bance ainé, rue St. Denis, No 214

S.M. le Sultan. Abd-ul-Medjid

Color lithograph; full-length equestrian portrait in uniform, aides in right background, city in distance. Color lithograph; full-length equestrian portrait in uniform, aides in right background, city in distance. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed, torn at top. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

S.M. l'Empereur de Russie se rendant aux Saints-Offices

Color wood engraved cover illustration by V. Michel after Morel; Tsar Alexander III accompanied by 2 cossacks of Imperial escort and some officers, passing and saluting infantry unit, on foot, buildings in background. Cover of 'Illustré soleil du dimanche', 12 Mars 1893. Color wood engraved cover illustration by V. Michel after Morel; Tsar Alexander III accompanied by 2 cossacks of Imperial escort and some officers, passing and saluting infantry unit, on foot, buildings in background. Cover of 'Illustré soleil du dimanche', 12 Mars 1893. Upright folio; margins intact; yellowed; tears and losses in margins. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

S.M. Imperatricis in Bohemiae Reginem Solemnis Coronatio

1st in pair of engraved plates; scene of coronation of Queen in cathedral in 1741, showing courtiers, spectators, ecclesiastics, guards etc. [See also: S.M. Imperatoris Germanici in Bohemiae Regem Pragae Solemnis Coronatio]. 1st in pair of engraved plates; scene of coronation of Queen in cathedral in 1741, showing courtiers, spectators, ecclesiastics, guards etc. [See also: S.M. Imperatoris Germanici in Bohemiae Regem Pragae Solemnis Coronatio]. Small oblong folio; plates marks, margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

S.M. Imperatoris Germanici in Bohemiae Regem Pragae Solemnis Coronatio

1st in pair of engraved plates; scene of coronation of King in cathedral, showing courtiers, spectators, ecclesiastics, guards etc. [See also: S.M. Imperatricis in Bohemiae Reginam Solemnis Coronatio]. 1st in pair of engraved plates; scene of coronation of King in cathedral, showing courtiers, spectators, ecclesiastics, guards etc. [See also: S.M. Imperatricis in Bohemiae Reginam Solemnis Coronatio]. Small oblong folio; plate marks, margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

S.M. Charles X. Né à Versailles le 9 Octobre 1757

Colored stipple-engraving; bust portrait in uniform with orders. Colored stipple-engraving; bust portrait in uniform with orders. Upright medium folio. matted; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950. title: S. M. CHARLES X. Né à Versailles le 9 Octobre 1757. caption: Il joint à la franchise d'Henri 4. Les Grâces de François 1. caption: Dédié aux Française caption: Déposé. caption: A Paris chez Demaison Rue St. Germain l'Auxerois No. 87.

S.M. Charles X. accompagné de S. A. R. Monseigneur le Duc de Bordeaux et de Mademoiselle

Colored lithograph by Langlumé after Buquet; King in uniform, seated outdoors with small prince, also in uniform, standing at left, daughter at right. Colored lithograph by Langlumé after Buquet; King in uniform, seated outdoors with small prince, also in uniform, standing at left, daughter at right. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952. title: S. M. CHARLES X, accompagné de S. A. R. Monseigneur le Duc de Bordeaux et de Mademoiselle. caption: Lith. de Langlumé. caption: Chez Mlle. Naudet et Cie. rue du Carrousel. printed signature: Buquet

S.H. Abdul Medjid Khan: Empereur de Turquie. Né le 19 Avril 1823

Color lithograph by and after Muller, printed by Lemercier; sultan, mounted and in uniform, with military horse and foot escort, mosque in background Color lithograph by and after Muller, printed by Lemercier; sultan, mounted and in uniform, with military horse and foot escort, mosque in background Upright folio, matted; margins intact; margins soiled and worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

S.A.T. le prince Joseph Bonaparte, grand Electeur de l'empire français

Original ink and watercolor drawing (by Chataignier, for series), showing Prince in dress uniform. Original ink and watercolor drawing (by Chataignier, for series), showing Prince in dress uniform. Upright medium folio, 3 pieces [cf FrCPO1805 mf-1b-c]; margins intact; foxed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967. subtitle supplied by cataloger

S.A.S. Mgr. Prince Frédéric Guillaume de Hesse

Lithograph by Golde after Hau, printed by Ch. Pohl; half-length portrait in hussar uniform, hat under arm. Lithograph by Golde after Hau, printed by Ch. Pohl; half-length portrait in hussar uniform, hat under arm. Upright folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958.

S.A.R.M. Le Duc d'Angoulême

Colored lithograph by and after Champion; equestrian portrait in uniform, mounted troops lined up behind near building. Colored lithograph by and after Champion; equestrian portrait in uniform, mounted troops lined up behind near building. Upright medium folio, mounted on cream paper; margins trimmed; soiled. title: S.A.R.M. le Duc d'Angoulême caption: Litho. de C. Motte inscription: Champion

S.A.R. Monseigneur le Duc de Berry, Colonel général des Chevau-légers Lanciers

Hand-colored stipple engraving; full-length portrait in military uniform. Hand-colored stipple engraving; full-length portrait in military uniform. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. title: S. A. R. MONSEIGNEUR LE DUC DE BERRY, Colonel général des Chevau-légers Lanciers caption: aprés avoir passé une revue au Champ de Mars. caption: Déposé à la Direction générale. caption: A Paris chez Bance ainé, rue S.t Denis, N. 214

S.A.R. Monseigneur le Duc de Berry

Hand-colored aquatint (proof) by Charon; equestrian portrait in uniform, small mounted figures in background. Hand-colored aquatint (proof) by Charon; equestrian portrait in uniform, small mounted figures in background. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967. title: S. A. R. MONSEIGNEUR LE DUC DE BERRY caption: Charon Sculp.

S.A.R. Monseigneur le Duc d'Angoulême, Grand Amiral de France

Hand-colored stipple engraving; full-length portrait in naval uniform. Hand-colored stipple engraving; full-length portrait in naval uniform. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949. title: S. A. R. MONSEIGNEUR LE DUC D'ANGOULEME, Grand Amiral de France. caption: Visitant les Ports de mer du Royanume. caption: Déposé à la Direction générale caption: A Paris, chez Bance ainé, rue St. Denis, No. 214 caption: Dessiné d'après nature à Nantes

S.A.R. Mgr. le Duc d'Orleans

Lithograph by and after Carrière, signed and dated 1842; half-length portrait in uniform, with medals and sash. Lithograph by and after Carrière, signed and dated 1842; half-length portrait in uniform, with medals and sash. No margins, creased, foxing. N. Y., Argosy, 1955. title: S. A. R. Mgr. LE DUC D'ORLÉANS Ne à Palerme le 3 Septembre 1810. Mort à Neuilly le13 Juillet 1842. verse: Sommeille en paix dans ton cercueil!!...Tout notre amour pour toi sur les enfants retombe, La haine des partis se brise sur ta tombe, Comme le flot sur un écueil. printed signature: Carrière 1842 caption: Imp. Lemercier, Benard et C. caption: Paris, Dupin et Ce. éditeurs, Galerie Colbert 9 et 10. caption: et chez Guillemin éditeur, Galerie Vivienne, 29.