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

Vue de la Bataille de Fontenoy Gagnée par le Roy Louis XV sur l'Armée des Alliez le XI May 1745

Engraving by Guélard after Broüard; birds-eye panoramic view of battle and formations of armies. Engraving by Guélard after Broüard; birds-eye panoramic view of battle and formations of armies. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins; clean, slightly creased. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1967. Title: VUE DE LA BATAILLE DE FONTENOY GAGNÉE PAR LE ROY LOUIS XV SUR L'ARMÉE DES ALLIEZ LE XI MAY 1745 Key: A FONTENOY Village relevé d'un Parapet de terre avec un fossé, defendu par la Brigade Dauphin et qui a merité par saSituation quoiqu'en angle et par sa défense de donner son nom à la Bataille, B Bois de Lossegnies, C Champ de Bataille, ou Theatre du carnage, D Redoute defendüe par le Regiment d'Eu, aïant 6 pieces de Canon, E Redoute defendüe par le Regim.t de l'Aly, aïant 3 p. de Canon, F Trois Redoutes garnies de pieces de Canon et soutenous par des detachemens du Regiment de Bettenus . G Bourg d'Antoin bordant l'Escaut defendu par la Brigade de Piedmont et de Royal la Marine et par 4 a 5 pieces de Canon, H Sence de Guerõnne, I Justice d'Antoin, Lieu ou etoit le Roy et Monseigneur le Dauphin, K N.Dame des Bois où etoit l'Hopital ambulant, L Chemin de Tournay a Mons, M Rame-croix, N Gaurin, O Bois de Bary, P Front de l'Armée Francoise composé du Regiment du Roy, des Gardes Suisses et Francoises, d'Aubeterre, des Irlandois &ca, Q 2e Ligne composée des Regiments de Normandie, des Vaisseaux et autres R.d'Infanterie, R 3e. Ligne composée de la Gendarmerie, des Carabiniers et Dragons, S 4e Ligne composée de la M.du Roy et de differentes Brig. de Cavalerie, T L'Escadron qui couvre le Roy, composé du Güet de ses Gardes, V Troupes pour soutenir nos Batteries et faire face aux Troupes Hollandoises, X Le Planty des dix Quartiers, Lieu eminent et planté de hautes futayes elaguées, d'ou les Officiers Generaux Ennemis observoient nos differens mouvemens et aubas duquel l'on voit les Camps des Ennemis dans des plaines coupées, Y Gros Bataillon d'Infanterie Angloise qui s est formé en avançant et qui a fait tout l'effort de l'Action, aïant a droite et a gauche deux autres corps d'Infanterie dont celui de la gauche s'est porté à trois reprises sur le Village de Fontenoy sans aucun success et s'est enfin rallié augros du Centre pour se porter ensemble sur notre front, Z Cavallerie Hollandoise qui a presque toujours eté à la meme distance qu'elle paroit essuiant le feu de notre Artillerie, & Corps d'Infanterie de trois à quatre mil hommes destiné pour se saisir du poste d'Antoin, mais qui n'a pu resister à la vivacité du feu de l'Artillerie qui lui doit opposé, AA Deux Batteries stables des Ennemis les autres etant menées à bras suivant que l'occasion le requeroit. Caption: Dessiné e levé sur les lieux par le S. Broüard . Caption: Gravé par Guélard A. P. D. R. Caption: A PARIS. Chez Limosin Rüe de Gevres au grand Cœur.

Vue de l'Ordre et de la Marche des Cérémonies qui Doivent etre Observées le Jour de la Publication de la Paix à la Pl...

Hand-colored copper-engraving (optique) numbered 9; perspective view of procession in Place Louis XV, small round illustration of fireworks and of court scene in upper corners. Hand-colored copper-engraving (optique) numbered 9; perspective view of procession in Place Louis XV, small round illustration of fireworks and of court scene in upper corners. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean, edges worn. title: Vue de l'Ordre et de la Marche des Cérémonies qui Doivent etre Observées le Jour de la Publication de la Paix à la Place de Louis XV. caption: VUE DE LA PUBLICATION DE LA PAIX caption: A Paris chez J. Chereau rue St. Jacques au dessus de la Fontaine St. Severin aux 2 Colonnes. No. 257. label: Feu d'Artifice label: le Roy Signe la Paix number: No. 9

Vue de l'intérieure de Mill-Prison de Plymouth et de ses environs en 1798

One of a pair of slightly crude but carefully detailed original watercolors by de Gueydon; this one giving a view showing prison, harbor buildings in distance etc. and showing small figures of French military and naval prisoners, British soldier guards, etc. One of a pair of slightly crude but carefully detailed original watercolors by de Gueydon; this one giving a view showing prison, harbor buildings in distance etc. and showing small figures of French military and naval prisoners, British soldier guards, etc. Large oblong folio on cardboard mount; black watercolor borders; torn, worn. Bethel, Conn., Alfred W. Paine, 1969.

Vue de l'interieur de l'ecurie des Circassiens (Varsovie)

Hand-colored lithograph by Bayot after Lauvergne, printed by Lemercier (from "Voyage en Scandinavie, en Laponie, etc. - Atlas Pittoresque"); soldiers and horses inside stable with arched stone or brick ceiling. Hand-colored lithograph by Bayot after Lauvergne, printed by Lemercier (from "Voyage en Scandinavie, en Laponie, etc. - Atlas Pittoresque"); soldiers and horses inside stable with arched stone or brick ceiling. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; margins slightly soiled, spotted. Paris, Bessel, 1955.

Vue de l'hospice du grand St. Bernard, prise sur les bords du lac; passage d'une armée française de 8,000 hommes et 5...

Colored aquatint 'Publié pr. J.P. Lamy à Berne, Basle, Lausanne, Genève'; small group in foreground, including Bonaparte, monks, sentry and 2 soldier attendants, artillery proceeding along mountain pass beyond small lake in background, hospice and mountains in distance. Colored aquatint 'Publié pr. J.P. Lamy à Berne, Basle, Lausanne, Genève'; small group in foreground, including Bonaparte, monks, sentry and 2 soldier attendants, artillery proceeding along mountain pass beyond small lake in background, hospice and mountains in distance. Small oblong; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1959.

Vue de l'Ecole Royale Militaire: Prise de l'avenue de Vaugirard

1st in pair of colored engraved plates by Fortier after Courvoisier, numbered 74; panoramic perspective view of cluster of military school buildings, with small figures of soldiers, vehicles etc. in foreground. 1st in pair of colored engraved plates by Fortier after Courvoisier, numbered 74; panoramic perspective view of cluster of military school buildings, with small figures of soldiers, vehicles etc. in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact; clean. New York, Kennedy, 1953.

Vue de l'École Militaire: Côté du Champ de Mars

Colored lithograph by Lemercier, Benard et Cie. after Arnout, numbered 18; view of main and flanking buildings of military school, with large review and parade of Garde Nationale infantry in foreground, spectators and soldiers in foreground and on mound at right. Colored lithograph by Lemercier, Benard et Cie. after Arnout, numbered 18; view of main and flanking buildings of military school, with large review and parade of Garde Nationale infantry in foreground, spectators and soldiers in foreground and on mound at right. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. Providence, RISD Museum Shop, 1978.

Vue de l'Assaut du chemin couvert de Valenciennes 25/26 Juli 1793

Aquatint proof by Karl Schütz 'Nach der Natur gezeichnet von J. Petrich, Oberlieut. v. K.K. Genie Corps'; battle scene among earthworks, beleaguered town in background. Aquatint proof by Karl Schütz 'Nach der Natur gezeichnet von J. Petrich, Oberlieut. v. K.K. Genie Corps'; battle scene among earthworks, beleaguered town in background. Large oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; slightly soiled, margins worn; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab collection. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Vue de Kremlin

Vue de Kremlin

Brown University

One of a collection of 5 color lithographic plates from book or series; by Cuvillier after Indiessof; hand colored. One of a collection of 5 color lithographic plates from book or series; by Cuvillier after Indiessof; hand colored. Oblong folio; matted; a few light marks; lower right corner bent.

Vue de Boston vers le cale du port

1 hand-colored etching; view of the harbor of Boston, Massachusetts, two large sailing ships at anchor, one of which is in the process of unloading cargo onto the shore. Soldiers and men working, and merchandise on shore (which includes cannons and cannon balls) in the foreground 1 hand-colored etching; view of the harbor of Boston, Massachusetts, two large sailing ships at anchor, one of which is in the process of unloading cargo onto the shore. Soldiers and men working, and merchandise on shore (which includes cannons and cannon balls) in the foreground Large oblong folio. 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/)

Vue D'Optique : Representant le Projet de l'embarquement pour la descente en Angleterre

Crudely hand-colored engraving (optique view); Napoleon and staff, mounted at right, observing warships and troops embarked in longboats in Channel at left. Crudely hand-colored engraving (optique view); Napoleon and staff, mounted at right, observing warships and troops embarked in longboats in Channel at left. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; worn, creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.

Vouz n'aurez pas vu mon pauvre chat?

23rd in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; old woman beseeching 3 soldiers on street outside cafe about her lost cat, another woman in right background. 23rd in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; old woman beseeching 3 soldiers on street outside cafe about her lost cat, another woman in right background. Folio, unbound; some plates slightly foxed or soiled, in blue cloth case, blue leather back stamped gold "Lithographs of Charlet," New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.

Vous permettez..., pour de è quoi votre laurier vous sert

One of a pair of lithograph caricatures by and after Vernier, printed by Destouches; Hungarian grenadier talking to French zouave camp cook. One of a pair of lithograph caricatures by and after Vernier, printed by Destouches; Hungarian grenadier talking to French zouave camp cook. Small oblong folio; lower margin trimmed; foxed; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold: "French Caricatures ca. 1830-48." S. Lincoln, Mass., Marino, 1962.

Vous feriez un joli tambour major

61st in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; young soldier seated on road bank talking with emaciated old gentleman standing on path; road sign in center background reads 'Pantin' (town north-east of Paris). 61st in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; young soldier seated on road bank talking with emaciated old gentleman standing on path; road sign in center background reads 'Pantin' (town north-east of Paris). In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.

Vous Faites Pas de Mal Chasseur

Colored engraving by and after Alfred D., dated 1830 by artist; dismounted chasseur à cheval of Garde Royal embracing woman, horse and building in background. 'Costumes et Moeurs Militaires, No. 13' Colored engraving by and after Alfred D., dated 1830 by artist; dismounted chasseur à cheval of Garde Royal embracing woman, horse and building in background. 'Costumes et Moeurs Militaires, No. 13' Upright, matted; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953. Caption: A Paris chez Berthet, Editeur Rue Charrelière No. 9, quartier St. Jacques

Vous êtes deux braves! ça ne finera pass come ça

Colored lithograph by Villain after Charlet, numbered 2; soldiers separating 2 pugnacious recruits outside tavern. Colored lithograph by Villain after Charlet, numbered 2; soldiers separating 2 pugnacious recruits outside tavern. Oblong, margins intact; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Charlet, Miscellaneous Lithographs." London, auction, 1952.

Vous êtes braves! ça ne finera pas comme ça

Uncolored lithograph by Villain after Charlet, numbered 2; soldiers separating 2 pugnacious recruits outside tavern. Uncolored lithograph by Villain after Charlet, numbered 2; soldiers separating 2 pugnacious recruits outside tavern. Oblong, margins intact; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Charlet, Miscellaneous Lithographs." London, auction, 1952.

Votre réception n'est ni polie ni politique

Soldier pointing up towards walls, other soldier firing at defenders on the walls Soldier pointing up towards walls, other soldier firing at defenders on the walls Title page from Raffet's Souvenirs d'Italie, 1849

Votre fils ira loin!

Votre fils ira loin!

Brown University

9th in collection of 12 mounted lithographic caricatures; grenadier praising militiaman's son, seated in chair at left, dressed as cadet. 9th in collection of 12 mounted lithographic caricatures; grenadier praising militiaman's son, seated in chair at left, dressed as cadet. Small square folio, glued to larger backing sheet; margins trimmed; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Charlet, Miscellaneous Lithographs." Paris, Duchartre, 1958

Vorstellung zweyer Römischer Fechter in einem zwei-Kampff

One of a pair of engravings by and after Herz, numbered 3; Dueling fight between two helmeted men with shield and short swords. [See also: Vorstellung der Arth und Weise wie sich die Römer vor zeiten in Schlachten und Scharmislen aufgeführet]. One of a pair of engravings by and after Herz, numbered 3; Dueling fight between two helmeted men with shield and short swords. [See also: Vorstellung der Arth und Weise wie sich die Römer vor zeiten in Schlachten und Scharmislen aufgeführet]. Small oblong, matted together; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Vorstellung wie Ihro Majestät die Kaiserin mit grossen Pracht die zwischen Heidelberg und Ladenburg campirende Hung: ...

Original unsigned ink and watercolor panoramic drawing showing Hungarian and Bohemian armies drawn up in review order before Empress Maria Theresia at an encampment on the River Neckar between Heidelberg and Ladenburg, 3 pavilions for emperor and empress and suite in foreground. Original unsigned ink and watercolor panoramic drawing showing Hungarian and Bohemian armies drawn up in review order before Empress Maria Theresia at an encampment on the River Neckar between Heidelberg and Ladenburg, 3 pavilions for emperor and empress and suite in foreground. Giant oblong folio, in folding mat; margins; edges slightly worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki.

Vorstellung eines Königl. Preussischen Officiers = Representation d'un Officier du Roi de Prusse

Engraving by Johann Michael Probst after Haid, numbered 16; figures of infantry officer, grenadier, cuirassier, hussar, dragoons entry, trophies in foreground, fortification and town in background. Engraving by Johann Michael Probst after Haid, numbered 16; figures of infantry officer, grenadier, cuirassier, hussar, dragoons entry, trophies in foreground, fortification and town in background. Upright medium folio; plate mark, margins; slightly stained. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1976. subTitle supplied by cataloger

Vorstellung eines Kaÿsrl. Königl. Officiers zu Feld

Engraving by Johann Michael Probst after Haidt; officers and soldiers, including drummer and fifer at left, inside fort, city in distance, military trophies at bottom, poem beneath; title and poem in German and French. Engraving by Johann Michael Probst after Haidt; officers and soldiers, including drummer and fifer at left, inside fort, city in distance, military trophies at bottom, poem beneath; title and poem in German and French. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Vorstellung des Herrlichen Sieges ihro Röm: Kaÿ: und König: cathol: Maÿ: Caroli VI ... ohnweith Belgrad ... den 16 Au...

Line-engraving by and after Kenckel; perspective view of massed armies, encampments and battle in foreground, city and fortress in background; diagram illustration of city at upper left. Line-engraving by and after Kenckel; perspective view of massed armies, encampments and battle in foreground, city and fortress in background; diagram illustration of city at upper left. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins trimmed close; creased; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Vorstellung des feyerlichen Scheiben-Schiessens, welche zu Ehren Sr. Kurfürstl: Durchlaucht von Trier ... in Augsburg...

Hand-colored engraving (optique) (possibly by Georg Balthasar Probst?), numbered 68; perspective view of target-shooting and festival area with men, women and children watching near tents, houses in left distance Hand-colored engraving (optique) (possibly by Georg Balthasar Probst?), numbered 68; perspective view of target-shooting and festival area with men, women and children watching near tents, houses in left distance Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1957.

Vorstellung des Abzugs der Tüchen aus Belgrad nach Orsava Ao. 1789. unte Anfürung und Comando des Herren General Feld...

Engraving by and after Rugendas; mounted officers at left directing battle against fortified city in background, bodies of troops forming and marching at right. Engraving by and after Rugendas; mounted officers at left directing battle against fortified city in background, bodies of troops forming and marching at right. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; worn. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

Vorstellung der Koeniglichen Preussischen Regimenter

Hand-colored engraved plate with title-headpiece of trophies and oval bust portrait of king with 10 illustrations of pairs of uniform figures. Hand-colored engraved plate with title-headpiece of trophies and oval bust portrait of king with 10 illustrations of pairs of uniform figures. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed; creased, some colors have run or blotted. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Vorstellung der Bataille zwischen den Preuss: u: Russen den 25 Au: 1758 vorgefallen

Copper-engraving, unsigned; battle scene with combat in foreground and fighting troops on hillside on middle distance. Depicts the Battle of Zorndorf. Copper-engraving, unsigned; battle scene with combat in foreground and fighting troops on hillside on middle distance. Depicts the Battle of Zorndorf. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.

Vorstellung der Arth uns Weise wie sich die Römer vor zeiten in Schlachten und Scharmislen aufgeführet

One of a pair of engravings by and after Herz, numbered 4; sword and pike or spear combat between ancient foot and mounted soldiers. See also: Vorstellung zweyer Römischer Fechter in einem zwei-Kampff. One of a pair of engravings by and after Herz, numbered 4; sword and pike or spear combat between ancient foot and mounted soldiers. See also: Vorstellung zweyer Römischer Fechter in einem zwei-Kampff. Small oblong, matted together; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.