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

Russische Dragoner,gez.in Nürnberg,den 22.Oktober 1815 J.A. Klein

One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor showing a soldier from the back standing next to his horse, 2 other soldiers next to him. One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor showing a soldier from the back standing next to his horse, 2 other soldiers next to him. Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

Russische Cavallerie. Kosacken

One of 2 hand-colored engravings (originally on 1 sheet, but now cut apart); mounted gorup of cossacks, outdoors. See also: Russische Cavallerie. Kalmucken. One of 2 hand-colored engravings (originally on 1 sheet, but now cut apart); mounted gorup of cossacks, outdoors. See also: Russische Cavallerie. Kalmucken. Small oblong folio, one of 2 prints, matted separately; margins trimmed and worn; soiled.

Russische Cavallerie. Kalmucken

One of 2 hand-colored engravings (originally on 1 sheet, but now cut apart); 3 galloping cossacks, outdoors. See also: Russische Cavallerie. Kosacken. One of 2 hand-colored engravings (originally on 1 sheet, but now cut apart); 3 galloping cossacks, outdoors. See also: Russische Cavallerie. Kosacken. Small oblong folio, one of 2 prints, matted separately; margins trimmed and worn; soiled.

Russische Artillerie

Russische Artillerie

Brown University

Original pencil drawing signed and dated by Klein; mounted and standing uniform group of artillerymen, wagon and more soldiers sketched in background. Original pencil drawing signed and dated by Klein; mounted and standing uniform group of artillerymen, wagon and more soldiers sketched in background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; yellowed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Russisch-Deutsch Infanterie

One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in black and gray facing left with sword hanging from belt. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in black and gray facing left with sword hanging from belt. Upright medium folio, unbound, foxed, in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815". Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.

Russisch vaandel en Hollandsch

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue and white fighting with and trying to take flag away from figure in freen and white. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue and white fighting with and trying to take flag away from figure in freen and white. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Russisch Kayserliche Cavallerie

14th in collection of hand-colored engraved plates by Mansfeld, Rahl, A. and E. Adam after Kobell; massive assembly of mounted troops including Cossacks in review on broad plain. 14th in collection of hand-colored engraved plates by Mansfeld, Rahl, A. and E. Adam after Kobell; massive assembly of mounted troops including Cossacks in review on broad plain. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Munich, Wölfle, 1952.

Russisch Kayserliche Cavallerie

13th in collection of hand-colored engraved plates by Mansfeld, Rahl, A. and E. Adam after Kobell; massive assembly of troops in review in broad city square (Saint Petersburg). 13th in collection of hand-colored engraved plates by Mansfeld, Rahl, A. and E. Adam after Kobell; massive assembly of troops in review in broad city square (Saint Petersburg). Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Munich, Wölfle, 1952.

Russisch Kaisleriche Cosacken

3rd of 5 mounted hand-colored, engraved plates of Russian military uniform figures; 6 uniform figures, 1 mounted, 3 resting on ground. 3rd of 5 mounted hand-colored, engraved plates of Russian military uniform figures; 6 uniform figures, 1 mounted, 3 resting on ground. Unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Russisch Kaiserliche Infanterie

4th of 5 mounted hand-colored, engraved plates of Russian military uniform figures; 6 standing infantry figures, 2 in grenadier hats, 1 holding pennant. 4th of 5 mounted hand-colored, engraved plates of Russian military uniform figures; 6 standing infantry figures, 2 in grenadier hats, 1 holding pennant. Unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Russisch Kaiserliche Cavallerie

2nd of 5 mounted hand-colored, engraved plates of Russian military uniform figures; 6 cavalry uniform figures, 1 mounted. 2nd of 5 mounted hand-colored, engraved plates of Russian military uniform figures; 6 cavalry uniform figures, 1 mounted. Unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Russisch Kaiserliche Artillerie und Fuhrwesen

1st of 5 mounted hand-colored, engraved plates of Russian military uniform figures; 3 artillery officers, 2 standing and 1 mounted, between 2 green cannon in foreground, several supply wagons on road in background. 1st of 5 mounted hand-colored, engraved plates of Russian military uniform figures; 3 artillery officers, 2 standing and 1 mounted, between 2 green cannon in foreground, several supply wagons on road in background. Unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Russisch Kaiserl. Tartaren u Denische Cosacken

5th of 5 mounted hand-colored, engraved plates of Russian military uniform figures; 5 standing uniform figures, 2 resting on ground, 1 holding lance; battle in background. 5th of 5 mounted hand-colored, engraved plates of Russian military uniform figures; 5 standing uniform figures, 2 resting on ground, 1 holding lance; battle in background. Unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Russisch Deutsche Englische Husaren

One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in black holding sword in his right hand. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in black holding sword in his right hand. Upright medium folio; unbound, foxed, lower edge worn; in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815". Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.

Russisch Deutsch Englische Husaren

One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in gray and black holding a sword in his right hand. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in gray and black holding a sword in his right hand. Upright medium folio, unbound, foxed, lower margin torn; in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815". Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.

Russie. Officier cosaque (1815)

Original pencil and watercolor drawing signed by A. Bch.; standing uniform figure of Cossack in red jacket, baggy blue trousers, fur cap, with hands on hips. Original pencil and watercolor drawing signed by A. Bch.; standing uniform figure of Cossack in red jacket, baggy blue trousers, fur cap, with hands on hips. Upright, mounted on gray board; margins intact; corners wrinkled, clean. Artist's stamp. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958.

Russie. Grenadiers. troupes d'Elite garde Imple.

57th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of grenadiers in conversation, both in green uniforms, red trim, gold hats. Subtitle in top margin : "Armées alliées an 1814. 57". 57th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of grenadiers in conversation, both in green uniforms, red trim, gold hats. Subtitle in top margin : "Armées alliées an 1814. 57". In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some pl. trimmed. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Russie. Grenadier de ligne, Sergent major Drapeau

58th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of grenadier and sergeant in conversation, both in green uniforms, maroon trim, shakos, sergeant holding regimental colors. Subtitle in top margin : "Armées alliées an 1814. No. 58". 58th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of grenadier and sergeant in conversation, both in green uniforms, maroon trim, shakos, sergeant holding regimental colors. Subtitle in top margin : "Armées alliées an 1814. No. 58". In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Russie

Russie

Brown University

Lithograph by A. Midy after Cogniet, printed by Lemercier; infantryman wrapped in blankets walking through snow, other retreating troops in background, burning city in right distance. Lithograph by A. Midy after Cogniet, printed by Lemercier; infantryman wrapped in blankets walking through snow, other retreating troops in background, burning city in right distance. Upright folio; margins; soiled. Presented, 1984, by Mrs. Frederick Stevens.

Russians teaching Boney to dance

A peaceful landscape bordered by hills, a lake, and tall trees, forms a backdrop to this image. In the center of the image Napoleon is forced by a Russian peasant wielding a whip (r.) to jump and dance to the tune of a hornpipe played by another peasant who is seated on a boulder (l.). Arms stretched out for balance, Napoleon awkwardly hops from one tip of his pointed boots to the other. Comically, the shoulders of Napoleon's elaborate uniform have risen to the tops of his ears, knocking his hat off his head. His head is turned in profile to face the figure with a whip, and he appears to be shouting for mercy, or in pain. The seated peasant playing the horn leans forward while tilting his head toward Napoleon. Consumed by the effort of his music, his cheeks are puffed full of air, and his eyes open wide as he watches his fingers on the body of the instrument. His earnest gestures are in keeping with the plain clothing in which he is dressed. The small hat perched flatly on top of his head, and his bare feet underscore the simplicity of his music. The peasant who directs Napoleon's dance with his whip is like wise dressed in simple clothing. Yet he wears shoes and breeches with gaiters. This second peasant stands on the right of the image with his back to the viewer, and his face in profile. With his left hand he points at the ground beneath Napoleon's feet, while he raises the whip with his right. A peaceful landscape bordered by hills, a lake, and tall trees, forms a backdrop to this image. In the center of the image Napoleon is forced by a Russian peasant wielding a whip (r.) to jump and dance to the tune of a hornpipe played by another peasant who is seated on a boulder (l.). Arms stretched out for balance, Napoleon awkwardly hops from one tip of his pointed boots to the other. Comically, the shoulders of Napoleon's elaborate uniform have risen to the tops of his ears, knocking his hat off his head. His head is turned in profile to face the figure with a whip, and he appears to be shouting for mercy, or in pain. The seated peasant playing the horn leans forward while tilting his head toward Napoleon. Consumed by the effort of his music, his cheeks are puffed full of air, and his eyes open wide as he watches his fingers on the body of the instrument. His earnest gestures are in keeping with the plain clothing in which he is dressed. The small hat perched flatly on top of his head, and his bare feet underscore the simplicity of his music. The peasant who directs Napoleon's dance with his whip is like wise dressed in simple clothing. Yet he wears shoes and breeches with gaiters. This second peasant stands on the right of the image with his back to the viewer, and his face in profile. With his left hand he points at the ground beneath Napoleon's feet, while he raises the whip with his right. Title is in cyrillic script. Published by Hannah Humphrey. This plate belongs to a series of caricatures and satires that George Cruikshank etched based on Russian prints. In the British Museum entry on this caricature, Mary George compares the Russian print by Terebenev to Cruikshank's version and notes that Cruikshank made many alterations to the original composition. (Terebenev's print is reproduced in Broadley, ii-175). 1813-18-05 Caption: If you trespass on our grounds; you must dance to our tunes. Caption: Pubd May 18 1813 by H Humphrey St. James's Street Collector's Mark: A Collector's Mark: [a triangle]

Russians

Russians

Brown University

Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing (crude); 3 standing uniform figures (uniforms incorrectly shown); buildings in background. Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing (crude); 3 standing uniform figures (uniforms incorrectly shown); buildings in background. Oblong, matted; margins; faded.

Russian Yäger or sharp-shooter

One of a suite of 5 color aquatint plates, each showing a single uniform figure. [See also: Russian Hussar, Russian Horse Body Guard, Russian Foot Guard, (and) Russian Calmuck or Baschkir.] One of a suite of 5 color aquatint plates, each showing a single uniform figure. [See also: Russian Hussar, Russian Horse Body Guard, Russian Foot Guard, (and) Russian Calmuck or Baschkir.] Upright, matted; margins slightly trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Russian uniforms, c. 1914-1932

Collection of 24 mounted color cigarette cards from series "Uniformen des 20 Jahrhunderts" each showing a single uniform figure. Collection of 24 mounted color cigarette cards from series "Uniformen des 20 Jahrhunderts" each showing a single uniform figure. Title provided by cataloger. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952. 24 out of 50 cards, mounted on oblong sheet of black paper.

Russian uniforms, c. 1914-1932

Collection of 26 mounted color cigarette cards from series "Soldatenbilder der Europäischen Vorkriegsarmeen" each showing a single uniform figure. Collection of 26 mounted color cigarette cards from series "Soldatenbilder der Europäischen Vorkriegsarmeen" each showing a single uniform figure. 26 of 50 cards, mounted on oblong folio sheet of black paper. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.

Russian uniforms, c. 1855

One of a pair of color lithograph plates of uniform groups showing officer and trumpeter of artillery, cannon and gun team in left background One of a pair of color lithograph plates of uniform groups showing officer and trumpeter of artillery, cannon and gun team in left background Small oblong; margins entirely trimmed away; stained. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952

Russian uniforms, c. 1855

One of a pair of color lithograph plates of uniforms groups, showing officers of Grenadier Guard regiments. One of a pair of color lithograph plates of uniforms groups, showing officers of Grenadier Guard regiments. Small oblong, margins entirely trimmed away, stained. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Russian uniforms, c. 1760

8 original miniature paintings showing 16 uniform figures, on 1 vellum sheet; unsigned. 8 original miniature paintings showing 16 uniform figures, on 1 vellum sheet; unsigned. Oblong; bound in 1/2 green morocco and red marble boards stamped gold; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1950.

Russian troops with Japanese refugees, 1904

2nd in pair of wash drawings signed and dated by Michael; soldiers guarding Japanese refugees with children and chattels, outdoors in snow. [See also: Russian troops and workers marching, 1904.] 2nd in pair of wash drawings signed and dated by Michael; soldiers guarding Japanese refugees with children and chattels, outdoors in snow. [See also: Russian troops and workers marching, 1904.] Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Russian troops relieve British guard at Balaklava, July 12th 1856

1st in album of 9 watercolors by Landells, signed and dated by artist "July 12th/56", for the Illustrated London News, of scenes at the end of Crimean War; small troop of Russian infantry in greatcoats assembled at arcaded village building, near sunken stone wall, observed by British officer and soldier at right. 1st in album of 9 watercolors by Landells, signed and dated by artist "July 12th/56", for the Illustrated London News, of scenes at the end of Crimean War; small troop of Russian infantry in greatcoats assembled at arcaded village building, near sunken stone wall, observed by British officer and soldier at right. Pasted at rear of album : "General Order, Headquarters, Balaclava, 12th July, 1856". title provided by cataloger

Russian troops in Germany, c. 1813

1st in pair of original unsigned watercolors (by Opitz); Russian soldiers flirting with village women, troops, houses in background. 1st in pair of original unsigned watercolors (by Opitz); Russian soldiers flirting with village women, troops, houses in background. Upright folio; margins; clean. Munich, Weinmüller auction (Christian Nebehay), 1958. title provided by cataloger