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

Royal Air Force officer wearing the full dress uniform adopted for RAF officers 1921

Original photograph of Royal Air Force office in full dress uniform on a rooftop with buildings in the distance. Attached label: British Army Airmen to wear "comic opera" dress uniform. An officer of the British Royal Air Force wearing the full dress uniform adopted for officers of the British Air Service. The new "comic opera" uniform is creating much amusement in Army circles. The helmet is made of black leather and trimmed with fur. It has a gold and blue plait across the front and an ostrich feather, dyed blue, in the center. The feather is held in position by a hidden gilt ring. The belt is blue and gold with a gold clasp. Original photograph of Royal Air Force office in full dress uniform on a rooftop with buildings in the distance. Attached label: British Army Airmen to wear "comic opera" dress uniform. An officer of the British Royal Air Force wearing the full dress uniform adopted for officers of the British Air Service. The new "comic opera" uniform is creating much amusement in Army circles. The helmet is made of black leather and trimmed with fur. It has a gold and blue plait across the front and an ostrich feather, dyed blue, in the center. The feather is held in position by a hidden gilt ring. The belt is blue and gold with a gold clasp. Medium upright folio; margins; slightly soiled.

Roxbury City Guard. September 13, 1870

Original sepia photograph by Black; group portrait in uniform, standing before Washington statue in Boston Public Garden, buildings in background. Original sepia photograph by Black; group portrait in uniform, standing before Washington statue in Boston Public Garden, buildings in background. Oblong folio, mounted on cream paper; margins; stained, yellowed, piece missing from left margin. Boston, William J. MacPherson, 1962.

Rough preliminary sketch for march of the City of London Regiments past the Mansion House 1919

Original watercolor on board, signed, titled and dated 1919 by Roe; British troops with rifles and flags marching toward left past festooned balcony occupied by men and women spectators, Lord Mayor saluting. Original watercolor on board, signed, titled and dated 1919 by Roe; British troops with rifles and flags marching toward left past festooned balcony occupied by men and women spectators, Lord Mayor saluting. Upright large folio; no margins; clean.

Rough going

Rough going

Brown University

Etching signed in pencil by artist; artillery team traversing rough terrain Etching signed in pencil by artist; artillery team traversing rough terrain Oblong medium folio. Storrs, CT, Allinson Gallery, 2017 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/)

Rotterdam Schuttery

Rotterdam Schuttery

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with left hand on hip and right hand on walking stick. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with left hand on hip and right hand on walking stick. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Rostopschin

Rostopschin

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving; full-length portrait in uniform on rearing horse, facing right, pointing with sword, landscape background. Hand-colored engraving; full-length portrait in uniform on rearing horse, facing right, pointing with sword, landscape background. Small upright, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Rossini's march

Rossini's march

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Bust portrait of sultan in uniform, ornamental border; J. Brandard, M. & N. Hanhart, Impt. Bust portrait of sultan in uniform, ornamental border; J. Brandard, M. & N. Hanhart, Impt. Composed for the sultan.

Rosecrans' victory march

Ch. R. Crosby. For piano. Caption title. Color illustration: scene of General Rosecrans on horseback leading his troops into battle / Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co. Lith.

Rosecrans' Battle March

Rosecrans' Battle March

Brown University

adapted and arranged by William Cumming. Black and white lithograph of Brig. Gen. William S. Rosecrans. Lithograph by Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co., Cincinnati. "To Miss Blanche R. Bowen."

Rose d'Amour, or, Prince Albert's waltzes

Subject: Half-length portrait of Prince Albert in uniform. Subject: Half-length portrait of Prince Albert in uniform. Title continues: Composed & dedicated to Her Majesty the Queen by J. Wilcox. Price 3/-

Rosabell

Rosabell

Brown University

Song sheet numbered 450, published Dec. 12, 1806, with engraved illustration of woman on quay waving farewell to soldiers boarding transport ships in longboats. From the Laurie & Whittle series of Drolls. Song sheet numbered 450, published Dec. 12, 1806, with engraved illustration of woman on quay waving farewell to soldiers boarding transport ships in longboats. From the Laurie & Whittle series of Drolls. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed close; lower corners bent; yellowed; another copy in Robinson Collection, Vol. VI, Part I.

Rön: Kaÿs: Kön: Gemeinen Grenadiers

One of a collection of 8 hand colored plates by M.A. Lotter and Probst after Probst of uniforms. Figure in blue and white holding rifle, tents and civilians including woman and child, and soldiers in background. One of a collection of 8 hand colored plates by M.A. Lotter and Probst after Probst of uniforms. Figure in blue and white holding rifle, tents and civilians including woman and child, and soldiers in background. In dark red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; plate marks, margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Römische Soldaten beim Spiel in der Wachstube

Lith. by Hanfstaengel after Caravaggio; young soldiers in Renaissance dress, playing at cards on top of sarcophagus. Lith. by Hanfstaengel after Caravaggio; young soldiers in Renaissance dress, playing at cards on top of sarcophagus. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1954.

Romana. Hispaniae Libertatis Defensor Acerrimus

Engraving by Cardon; medallion profile bust portrait of the Marqués de la Romana in uniform, in enframement arranged as a pyramidal mourning memorial with trophies etc. Engraving by Cardon; medallion profile bust portrait of the Marqués de la Romana in uniform, in enframement arranged as a pyramidal mourning memorial with trophies etc. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, top margin trimmed; soiled, worn, torn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Roman warrior fallen from horse

One of a collection of 6 small engravings by and after d(e) B(ruyn); mounted figures in armour or part-armour, outdoors, against dusky backgrounds. From series: Horsemen in Antique Dresses One of a collection of 6 small engravings by and after d(e) B(ruyn); mounted figures in armour or part-armour, outdoors, against dusky backgrounds. From series: Horsemen in Antique Dresses Upright, matted together; margins entirely trimmed away. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Roman soldiers in combat

Engraving (by Giulio Romano?) after R(aphael) S(anzio); foot soldiers and mounted soldiers in close combat in foreground of rocky landscape, other mounted soldiers arriving in left distance. Engraving (by Giulio Romano?) after R(aphael) S(anzio); foot soldiers and mounted soldiers in close combat in foreground of rocky landscape, other mounted soldiers arriving in left distance. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1967.

Roman soldiers advancing in town

Unsigned bistre wash drawing (attributed to Zuccari); several soldiers resting in foreground, mounted commander at right center leading soldiers, spectators in right background, town towers in left distance. Unsigned bistre wash drawing (attributed to Zuccari); several soldiers resting in foreground, mounted commander at right center leading soldiers, spectators in right background, town towers in left distance. Oblong, mounted on white paper, matted; no margins; somewhat worn, browned, repaired. title provided by cataloger

Roman military scenes for opera sets

1st in pair of engravings by Küsel after Burnacini (designs for Vienna Opera). 'The leaders of two armies conversing with each other, with their respective troops and encampment on the sides; above them, Minerva observing the scene from her chariot; the ninth of the twenty-three stage sets designed by Lodovico Burnacini for 'Il Pomo d'Oro' -- British Museum 1st in pair of engravings by Küsel after Burnacini (designs for Vienna Opera). 'The leaders of two armies conversing with each other, with their respective troops and encampment on the sides; above them, Minerva observing the scene from her chariot; the ninth of the twenty-three stage sets designed by Lodovico Burnacini for 'Il Pomo d'Oro' -- British Museum Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; creased, clean; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954. title provided by cataloger

Roman cavalry charge

Roman cavalry charge

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Etching by le Potre after Le Blond; ancient Roman cavalry charging from left against enemy in countryside. Etching by le Potre after Le Blond; ancient Roman cavalry charging from left against enemy in countryside. Narrow oblong folio; margins severely trimmed; clean. London, Spencer, 1955. title provided by cataloger

Roma die Völkerbezwingerin

Steel-engraving by E. Schuler after Ihlée, numbered 11; triumphal procession, showing wagon with booty, prisoners, chariot with victorious commander. Steel-engraving by E. Schuler after Ihlée, numbered 11; triumphal procession, showing wagon with booty, prisoners, chariot with victorious commander. Oblong, matted; margins; slight foxing.

Röm: Kaÿs: Kön: H. Officier

One of a collection of 8 hand colored engraved plates by M.A. Lotter and Probst after Probst of uniforms. Figure in red and white holding sword. Line of troops standing behind, and additional troops in background. One of a collection of 8 hand colored engraved plates by M.A. Lotter and Probst after Probst of uniforms. Figure in red and white holding sword. Line of troops standing behind, and additional troops in background. Unbound; in dark red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; plate marks, margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Röm: Kaÿs: Kön: Gemeinen Musquetier

One of a collection of 8 hand colored engraved plates by M.A. Lotter and Probst after Probst of uniforms. Figure in red and white with rifle, marching troops in distance. One of a collection of 8 hand colored engraved plates by M.A. Lotter and Probst after Probst of uniforms. Figure in red and white with rifle, marching troops in distance. Unbound; in dark red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; plate marks, margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Roll call

Roll call

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Original oil painting signed by Day; soldiers lined up outside camp huts at dusk. Original oil painting signed by Day; soldiers lined up outside camp huts at dusk. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean.

Rohilla, c.1830

Rohilla, c.1830

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7th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; standing figure of soldier in white coat, blue trousers and hat, facing left. 7th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; standing figure of soldier in white coat, blue trousers and hat, facing left. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, black leather label st. gold "X.X.P. Lawson. Indian, Afghan and Thibetan State Troops, c.1830". London, Lawson, 1966.

Rogers' Rangers, 1758. Ranger of Spikeman's Company, Winter dress

One of a collection of 12 watercolors of American Colonial militia uniforms, 1756-1761. Figure in aqua with snow shoes. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of American Colonial militia uniforms, 1756-1761. Figure in aqua with snow shoes. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Rogers Rangers, 1758. Ranger of Rogers' Company. Summer dress

One of a collection of 12 watercolors of American Colonial militia uniforms. Figure in green and khaki with rifle facing left. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of American Colonial militia uniforms. Figure in green and khaki with rifle facing left. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Rogers Quickstep

Rogers Quickstep

Brown University

composed by Allen Dodworth ; respectfully dedicated to Capt. Charles O. Rogers, Officers & Members of the Boston Light Infantry ; by Dodworth's Band. For solo piano. Cover lith. illustration by J.H. Bufford after W.L. Champney showing formation of officer and troops, tents in background, border of scrolls. "Death or an honorable life." - cover.

Rogers Quickstep

Rogers Quickstep

Brown University

composed by Allen Dodworth ; respectfully dedicated to Capt. Charles O. Rogers, Officers & Members of the Boston Light Infantry ; by Dodworth's Band. For solo piano. Cover lith. illustration by J.H. Bufford after W.L. Champney showing formation of officer and troops, tents in background, border of scrolls. "Death or an honorable life." - cover.