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

Russian drummer

Russian drummer

Brown University

6th in set of 7 original watercolors, by White; standing figure of drummer in green jacket, yellow facings, red-plumed shako, carrying drum. 6th in set of 7 original watercolors, by White; standing figure of drummer in green jacket, yellow facings, red-plumed shako, carrying drum. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio stamped gold.

Russian dragoon officers, 1883

Original watercolor signed and dated by (Ivan Vasilyevich?) Volkovsky; 2 standing uniform figures of King Louis of Bavaria's 2nd Dragoon Regiment, outdoors, showing front and rear of uniform. Original watercolor signed and dated by (Ivan Vasilyevich?) Volkovsky; 2 standing uniform figures of King Louis of Bavaria's 2nd Dragoon Regiment, outdoors, showing front and rear of uniform. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1958 title in Russian; summary in English provided by cataloger

Russian Cossacks on March, c. 1800: Dédié à sa Majesté Imperiale Paul I Empereur de toutes les Russes

Line-engraving after Hess, signed and dated 1804; large body of mounted Cossacks riding toward left, hills in background. Line-engraving after Hess, signed and dated 1804; large body of mounted Cossacks riding toward left, hills in background. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; creased, repaired tears, stained, dedication caption absent. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Russian Cossack in combat with a Mameluke

Original ink drawing signed by Heath; French mameluke attacking Russian cossack with sabre, corpse of Russian infantry drummer in foreground, escaping Russian infantry in left background, skirmish in right background (uniforms incorrectly depicted). Original ink drawing signed by Heath; French mameluke attacking Russian cossack with sabre, corpse of Russian infantry drummer in foreground, escaping Russian infantry in left background, skirmish in right background (uniforms incorrectly depicted). Giant oblong folio, matted; no margins; corners and edges worn, faded, foxed. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952. title provided by cataloger

Russian cossack and sleeping infantryman

3rd of 12 mounted etched plates, by and after Klein, of soldiers on campaign, in camps or villages, etc; cossack and sleeping soldier in stable with horse and colt. 3rd of 12 mounted etched plates, by and after Klein, of soldiers on campaign, in camps or villages, etc; cossack and sleeping soldier in stable with horse and colt. Oblong folio, unbound; mounted on gray paper with blue paper title or label engraved black; some foxing, clean; bound in maroon. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1958. title provided by cataloger

Russian Corps des Pages

Russian Corps des Pages

Brown University

One of a pair of color lithograph plates (proofs?); each showing 2 uniform figures, landscape backgrounds. [See also: 1st and 2nd Caucasus Cadet Corps.] One of a pair of color lithograph plates (proofs?); each showing 2 uniform figures, landscape backgrounds. [See also: 1st and 2nd Caucasus Cadet Corps.] Upright folio; margins trimmed; creased; stained. Title provided by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1959.

Russian clergy shoveling hay: September 1918

One of a collection of 10 mounted original watercolors signed and dated by Vladimiroff, of revolutionary scenes, some showing soldiers. 4 Russian clergy, 3 shoveling hay, which soldier watches. One of a collection of 10 mounted original watercolors signed and dated by Vladimiroff, of revolutionary scenes, some showing soldiers. 4 Russian clergy, 3 shoveling hay, which soldier watches. Oblong medium folio, mounted and bound in portfolio of 1/4 red leather stamped gold and marble boards; clean. N.Y., Lemmermann, '53. TRd.

Russian cavalryman and hussar

2nd in set of 6 hand-colored lithographic plates of uniform figures; Russian dragoon in green jacket, white trousers, wearing sabre, standing with hussar in violet blouse, scarlet jacket and trousers, yellow boots. 2nd in set of 6 hand-colored lithographic plates of uniform figures; Russian dragoon in green jacket, white trousers, wearing sabre, standing with hussar in violet blouse, scarlet jacket and trousers, yellow boots. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1957. title provided by cataloger

Russian campaign in Hungary, 1849

One of a pair of color lithographs after Strassgschwandtner, signed and dated by artist; infantrymen in uniform and undress standing, sitting and resting near campfire and tent. One of a pair of color lithographs after Strassgschwandtner, signed and dated by artist; infantrymen in uniform and undress standing, sitting and resting near campfire and tent. Oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. title supplied by cataloger

Russian campaign in Hungary, 1849

One of a pair of color lithographs after Strassgschwandtner, signed and dated by artist; infantrymen resting near tent and wagon in encampment, officer speaking to mounted cossack at left, other tents in background. One of a pair of color lithographs after Strassgschwandtner, signed and dated by artist; infantrymen resting near tent and wagon in encampment, officer speaking to mounted cossack at left, other tents in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. title supplied by cataloger

Russian baggage cart

Russian baggage cart

Brown University

10th of 12 mounted etched plates, by and after Klein, of soldiers on campaign, in camps or villages, etc; soldiers or cossacks loading cart in street, lancer on foot chasing pigs in street in left background. 10th of 12 mounted etched plates, by and after Klein, of soldiers on campaign, in camps or villages, etc; soldiers or cossacks loading cart in street, lancer on foot chasing pigs in street in left background. Oblong folio, unbound; mounted on gray paper with blue paper title or label engraved black; some foxing, clean; bound in maroon. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1958. title provided by cataloger

Russian Army uniforms, c. 1905

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; group of 12 soldiers outdoors, near frontier marker and flag. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; group of 12 soldiers outdoors, near frontier marker and flag. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960. title provided by cataloger

Russian amusement or the Corsican football

A Russian Cossack wearing a large fur hat elegantly boots Napoleon high into the air. The small figure of Napoleon waves his arms and legs as he flies through the air while voicing protests of his treatment. The print has darkened with age and has some smudges on the surface. Each corner has a small tack hole. A Russian Cossack wearing a large fur hat elegantly boots Napoleon high into the air. The small figure of Napoleon waves his arms and legs as he flies through the air while voicing protests of his treatment. The print has darkened with age and has some smudges on the surface. Each corner has a small tack hole. Published by Roberts. Caption: London Pub by Roberts 28 Middlerow Holborn Dialogue: Napoleon: "I'll not be treated in this way, I will have my own way in every thing." Dialogue: Cossack: "I'll teach you to insult ambassadors Master Bouncing B."

Russia. Officer, Preobrazhensky Guards Regiment, 1813

2nd in suite of 4 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; Russian officer in greatcoat, holding sword, gesturing. 2nd in suite of 4 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; Russian officer in greatcoat, holding sword, gesturing. Small, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger

Russia. Officer, Grousensky grenadier regiment, c. 1815

3rd in suite of 4 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; decorated Russian officer, standing. 3rd in suite of 4 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; decorated Russian officer, standing. Small, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger

Russia. 1st Lieutenant, Pavlovsky Guards Regiment, 1813

1st in suite of 4 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; Russian guards officer, with sword, standing. 1st in suite of 4 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; Russian guards officer, with sword, standing. Small, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger

Russen

Russen

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in green, red and white, one on left with rifle standing next to one kneeling on left knee. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in green, red and white, one on left with rifle standing next to one kneeling on left knee. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Russe. Russian soldier

Russe. Russian soldier

Brown University

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors singed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in green, looking left. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors singed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in green, looking left. Unbound; clean, some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Title supplied by cataloger.

Russ. Reit. Art. Trumpeter

6th in suite of 6 original gouache drawings of uniform figures, signed with monogram A.M.; back view, standing figure of artillery trumpeter in green jacket, gray trousers, guards helmet, facing left. 6th in suite of 6 original gouache drawings of uniform figures, signed with monogram A.M.; back view, standing figure of artillery trumpeter in green jacket, gray trousers, guards helmet, facing left. Unbound; slightly soiled; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather labels st. gold. Paris, Roulleau, 1958.

Russ. Reit. Art. Offizier

5th in suite of 6 original gouache drawings of uniform figures, signed with monogram A.M.; standing figure of artillery officer in green jacket, gray trousers, guards helmet, facing right. 5th in suite of 6 original gouache drawings of uniform figures, signed with monogram A.M.; standing figure of artillery officer in green jacket, gray trousers, guards helmet, facing right. Unbound; slightly soiled; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather labels st. gold. Paris, Roulleau, 1958.

Russ. jäger regts. 10 & 38

Original unsigned ink and watercolor sketch, unfinished (not contemporary); Russian riflemen in black jackets, white trousers, standing or resting on grassy ridge. "48" in pencil in upper left corner. Original unsigned ink and watercolor sketch, unfinished (not contemporary); Russian riflemen in black jackets, white trousers, standing or resting on grassy ridge. "48" in pencil in upper left corner. Oblong folio; no margins; clean.

Russ. Grenadiere, 1801. Regt. Semenowski

Watercolor copy from original painting or document; 4 standing uniform figures, showing officers and grenadiers of Life Guard Regiments Semenovsky and Preobrashensky. Watercolor copy from original painting or document; 4 standing uniform figures, showing officers and grenadiers of Life Guard Regiments Semenovsky and Preobrashensky. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; foxed, soiled. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1956.

Russ. Garde-R. Stabsoff.: Preobrachenski

1st in suite of 6 original gouache drawings of uniform figures, signed with monogram A.M.; standing figure of general staff officer in green coat, gray trousers, right hand tucked in coat. 1st in suite of 6 original gouache drawings of uniform figures, signed with monogram A.M.; standing figure of general staff officer in green coat, gray trousers, right hand tucked in coat. Unbound; slightly soiled; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather labels st. gold. Paris, Roulleau, 1958.

Rus. K. Jäger

Rus. K. Jäger

Brown University

From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing figure of jäger in green jacket, white trousers, holding carbine under arm, outdoors. From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing figure of jäger in green jacket, white trousers, holding carbine under arm, outdoors. Upright medium folio; plate marks, margins intact; somewhat soiled, some margins trimmed; mounted and bound in folio-size 1/4 green morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Russian uniforms - Prague, 1797". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Rus. K. Infanterie

Rus. K. Infanterie

Brown University

From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing figure of infantryman in green coat, white trousers, holding rifle in crook of arm. From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing figure of infantryman in green coat, white trousers, holding rifle in crook of arm. Upright medium folio; plate marks, margins intact; somewhat soiled, some margins trimmed; mounted and bound in folio-size 1/4 green morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Russian uniforms - Prague, 1797". N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Rurich, Feb. 25, 19--

Rurich, Feb. 25, 19--

Brown University

A bombed building in Rurich, Germany. Paper is serrated at the left edge. A bombed building in Rurich, Germany. Paper is serrated at the left edge. Chapman served in the U.S. Army and sketched scenes stateside, in convoy, and in England before being transferred in 1944 to the Public Relations and Historical Section of the 84th Infantry Division to produce work on the Battle of Germany. He also did cartoons for the 84th divisional newspaper and Stars & Stripes.

Rurich, 1945

Rurich, 1945

Brown University

View of a dead or wounded soldier. A German stick hand grenade and a rifle lie at his side. Paper is perforated at left. Signed and dated. View of a dead or wounded soldier. A German stick hand grenade and a rifle lie at his side. Paper is perforated at left. Signed and dated. Chapman served in the U.S. Army and sketched scenes stateside, in convoy, and in England before being transferred in 1944 to the Public Relations and Historical Section of the 84th Infantry Division to produce work on the Battle of Germany. He also did cartoons for the 84th divisional newspaper and Stars & Stripes.

Rupert's Standard at Marston Moor

Original unsigned watercolor; violent armored cavalry combat, one cavalryman carrying standard. Original unsigned watercolor; violent armored cavalry combat, one cavalryman carrying standard. Unsigned but attributed to Abraham Cooper who exhibited a painting of the same title at the Royal Academy, London in 1822 N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960. Title supplied by cataloger.

Running the gauntlet

Running the gauntlet

Brown University

Watercolor initialed lower left: 'EH 1893'; mounted British officer and two Sikh troopers riding through rocky landscape under attack from ten natives behind rocks, small village in left distance. Inscribed on verso in pencil: Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Capt. E.A.P. Hobday, Royal Horse Artillery, Mhow, C.I. Amalerie Resident in India. Running the Gauntlet. Original watercolour. For sale - Price Rs. 150' Watercolor initialed lower left: 'EH 1893'; mounted British officer and two Sikh troopers riding through rocky landscape under attack from ten natives behind rocks, small village in left distance. Inscribed on verso in pencil: Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Capt. E.A.P. Hobday, Royal Horse Artillery, Mhow, C.I. Amalerie Resident in India. Running the Gauntlet. Original watercolour. For sale - Price Rs. 150' Oblong medium folio. California, Ira Levy, 2013. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library