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

Royal Horse Guards: royal review at Chobham, 1853

Original watercolor signed and dated by Prades, 1853; squadron of mounted troops formed up on field; tent encampment in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Prades, 1853; squadron of mounted troops formed up on field; tent encampment in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; slightly stained. title provided by cataloger

Royal Horse Guards: officer, review order

89th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted Horse Guard in dress uniform, holding sabre to shoulder, riding black horse toward right. 89th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted Horse Guard in dress uniform, holding sabre to shoulder, riding black horse toward right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

Royal Horse Guards: Composite - 1758, 1806, 1830

One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 3 figures dated 1758, 1806, and 1830, signed RW and dated 1882. One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 3 figures dated 1758, 1806, and 1830, signed RW and dated 1882. One of 2 upright watercolors matted together; painted on tan paper; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

Royal Horse Guards: Composite - 1742, 1828, 1830, 1882

One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watecolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one, unsigned, of 5 uniform figures dated 1742, 1828, 1830, 1882. One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watecolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one, unsigned, of 5 uniform figures dated 1742, 1828, 1830, 1882. One of 2 upright folios matted together; painted on tan paper; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

Royal Horse Guards: Blues

Original watercolor, signed by Purvis; standing uniform figure in cuirass. Original watercolor, signed by Purvis; standing uniform figure in cuirass. Upright medium folio, mounted on cream board; margins; clean.

Royal Horse Guards: 1814, 1828, 1830

One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings of Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one, unsigned, of 3 mounted figures including trumpeter dated 1814, 1828, 1830. One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings of Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one, unsigned, of 3 mounted figures including trumpeter dated 1814, 1828, 1830. Upright folio, matted; painted on tan paper; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

Royal Horse Guards, c. 1857

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure in profile, facing right, holding sword. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure in profile, facing right, holding sword. Small upright folio, matted; margins; stained. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger

Royal Horse Guards, c. 1850

2nd in pair of original unsigned watercolors by de Prades; 2 mounted uniform figures, in cuirass and helmet, holding carbines, riding outdoors toward right. 2nd in pair of original unsigned watercolors by de Prades; 2 mounted uniform figures, in cuirass and helmet, holding carbines, riding outdoors toward right. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger

Royal Horse Guards, c. 1840

Unsigned original watercolor; standing uniform figure, facing left, holding sword in crook of left arm, right hand on wall. Unsigned original watercolor; standing uniform figure, facing left, holding sword in crook of left arm, right hand on wall. Small upright folio, matted; margins. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Royal Horse Guards, c. 1835

Original (unfinished?) unsigned watercolor (by Martens); officer leading troops on march on countryside. Original (unfinished?) unsigned watercolor (by Martens); officer leading troops on march on countryside. Small oblong, matted; no margins; slightly yellowed or faded. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1967.

Royal Horse Guards, 1848. Trumpeter in state dress

One of a pair of original signed watercolors by F. St. S. B.; mounted trumpeter blowing trumpet and riding towards right; mounted trumpeter blowing trumpet and riding towards left. One of a pair of original signed watercolors by F. St. S. B.; mounted trumpeter blowing trumpet and riding towards right; mounted trumpeter blowing trumpet and riding towards left. Oblong, matted; margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Royal Horse Guards, 1848. Officer

One of a pair of signed watercolors initialed by F. St. S.B.; this one dated April 17th 1848; mounted uniform figure of officer riding towards right. One of a pair of signed watercolors initialed by F. St. S.B.; this one dated April 17th 1848; mounted uniform figure of officer riding towards right. Oblong, matted; margins. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Royal Horse Guards Trooper in undress, 1830

Original pencil and watercolor 'Drawn by A.R. Burt, Windsor, May 1830'; standing uniform figure with slender crop in hands. Original pencil and watercolor 'Drawn by A.R. Burt, Windsor, May 1830'; standing uniform figure with slender crop in hands. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

Royal Horse Guards officer, c. 1835

One of a pair of original watercolors, the other signed H. H(eath); mounted uniform figure riding towards left, smaller figures in blue wash in left background. One of a pair of original watercolors, the other signed H. H(eath); mounted uniform figure riding towards left, smaller figures in blue wash in left background. Upright medium folio (in oval), matted; margins intact; slight fading and foxing. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.

Royal Horse Guards Officer, c. 1835

One of a pair of original watercolors, one signed by H. H(eath); standing figure of officer, outdoors, partially finished or sketchy figure of mounted trooper in background at right. One of a pair of original watercolors, one signed by H. H(eath); standing figure of officer, outdoors, partially finished or sketchy figure of mounted trooper in background at right. Upright medium folio (in oval), matted; margins intact; slight fading and foxing. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Royal Horse Guards officer, 1806

Original watercolor signed and dated Septr. 1806 by Dighton; full-length portrait of officer with cocked hat, right hand thrust in tunic Original watercolor signed and dated Septr. 1806 by Dighton; full-length portrait of officer with cocked hat, right hand thrust in tunic Upright folio, matted; no margins; repaired rip New York, Rockman Prints, 1951

Royal Horse Guards officer, 1684

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; mounted uniform figure, facing left. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; mounted uniform figure, facing left. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean, edges slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.

Royal Horse Guards officer

One of a collection of original watercolors (for plates in the Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion) of standing uniform figures. Signed and dated 1829 by H. Heath. One of a collection of original watercolors (for plates in the Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion) of standing uniform figures. Signed and dated 1829 by H. Heath. Upright folio; margins. Title supplied by cataloger.

Royal Horse Guards charging, 1854

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; troop of mounted cavalry charging across field to right. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; troop of mounted cavalry charging across field to right. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger

Royal Horse Guards Blues

One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). One mounted soldier with sword on rearing horse One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). One mounted soldier with sword on rearing horse Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "C. H. Smith. Costume of the British Army. Original Drawings"; soiled, worn. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.

Royal Horse Guards Blue: trooper & officer, review order, 1804

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; standing trooper with gun and mounted officer, outdoors. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; standing trooper with gun and mounted officer, outdoors. Oval upright medium folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1968. Title provided by cataloger.

Royal Horse Guards Blue

Royal Horse Guards Blue

Brown University

One of a pair of color lithographs by E. Walker after Scanlan, printed by Day & Son, published May 1, 1847; standing uniform figure, each on sentry duty. One of a pair of color lithographs by E. Walker after Scanlan, printed by Day & Son, published May 1, 1847; standing uniform figure, each on sentry duty. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Paris, Cart, 1948.

Royal Horse Guards (the Blues)

10th in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, signed by Benham; standing figure of horse guard in blue uniform, steel helmet and cuirass, facing right. 10th in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, signed by Benham; standing figure of horse guard in blue uniform, steel helmet and cuirass, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom.

Royal Horse Guards

Royal Horse Guards

Brown University

3rd of 3 of 6 unnumbered colored aquatint plates by J. Harris after Martens; large group of mounted and dismounted uniform figures, including army band, outdoors, barracks(?) building in right background. 3rd of 3 of 6 unnumbered colored aquatint plates by J. Harris after Martens; large group of mounted and dismounted uniform figures, including army band, outdoors, barracks(?) building in right background. Oblong medium folio; margins. From 'Fores's Army Costumes', Plate 3. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Royal Horse Guards

Royal Horse Guards

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens); mounted uniform figure galloping towards right in foreground, other figures and troop in background. Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens); mounted uniform figure galloping towards right in foreground, other figures and troop in background. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1975.

Royal Horse Guards

Royal Horse Guards

Brown University

Color lithograph by and after Walker; mounted uniform figure riding towards left, Round Tower of Windsor Castle in right background. Color lithograph by and after Walker; mounted uniform figure riding towards left, Round Tower of Windsor Castle in right background. Upright folio, matted; margins; worn, stained. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Royal Horse Guards

Royal Horse Guards

Brown University

2nd in collection of 8 chromolith. pl. of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing Horse Guard in gray jacket, white trousers, wearing cuirass and helmet, holding glove. 2nd in collection of 8 chromolith. pl. of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing Horse Guard in gray jacket, white trousers, wearing cuirass and helmet, holding glove. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio st. gold. Paris, Cart, 1948.

Royal Horse Guard

Royal Horse Guard

Brown University

3rd in collection of 10 original (slightly crude) watercolors, one signed by Fitzgerald; mounted cavalryman in blue uniform with red facings, holding sabre, on black horse facing right. 3rd in collection of 10 original (slightly crude) watercolors, one signed by Fitzgerald; mounted cavalryman in blue uniform with red facings, holding sabre, on black horse facing right. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 red leather st. gold and red marble boards, red leather cover stamped gold. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1963. title provided by cataloger