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

Roderick Owen: "Roddy". The Hat (Depicted above) was captured from an African Chief

Watercolor signed and dated '96 by J. McNeill; mounted officer with topee helmet and sword over shoulder Watercolor signed and dated '96 by J. McNeill; mounted officer with topee helmet and sword over shoulder Small upright folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2014 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/)

Rocket practice in the marshes, 1845

One of three (of ?) color aquatint plates 'to illustrate the Army & Navy Register and Woolwich Gazette for 1845'; mounted officer in foreground directing artillery unit (in dress uniform) firing off rocket, other military and civilian men and women spectators on either side including man and woman on horseback, horse-drawn cart and landscape background. One of three (of ?) color aquatint plates 'to illustrate the Army & Navy Register and Woolwich Gazette for 1845'; mounted officer in foreground directing artillery unit (in dress uniform) firing off rocket, other military and civilian men and women spectators on either side including man and woman on horseback, horse-drawn cart and landscape background. Depicts a demonstration of the Hale rocket, invented by William Hale, by members of the Royal Artillery and Royal Horse Artillery to a crowd, including cavalry officers and a staff officer. London, Francis Edwards, 1948.

Robin Hood & John

Robin Hood & John

Brown University

Hand-colored etched caricature after Ego (pseudonym), published July 1790; figure of Admiral (Sir Samuel Hood) walking towards left followed by civilian (John Home Tooke) with hat in hands. From Slow's Annals, page 159. Hand-colored etched caricature after Ego (pseudonym), published July 1790; figure of Admiral (Sir Samuel Hood) walking towards left followed by civilian (John Home Tooke) with hat in hands. From Slow's Annals, page 159. Upright medium folio, mounted on white and blue papers; margins trimmed close. Jamestown, R.I., North, 1954.

Roberto Lee

Roberto Lee

Brown University

2nd in collection of 3 tinted lithograph plates of oval military bust portraits; this one by Gonzales after Garcia (after a photograph by the Mathew Brady Gallery). 2nd in collection of 3 tinted lithograph plates of oval military bust portraits; this one by Gonzales after Garcia (after a photograph by the Mathew Brady Gallery). Small upright folio; margins. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964.

Robert Loyd Lindsay, V.C.: Lieut. Col. Commandant of the Berkshire V.R.C. and Lt. Commt. of the Overstone Moulton mou...

5th in collection of color lithographic plates by and after Fleuss, or by Vincent Brooks after Fleuss, of portraits of commanders of volunteer units in various color uniforms, shown with other smaller uniform figures; mounted officer with upraised sword on brown horse facing left, other mounted figures in background right, troop of infantry marching across field at left. 5th in collection of color lithographic plates by and after Fleuss, or by Vincent Brooks after Fleuss, of portraits of commanders of volunteer units in various color uniforms, shown with other smaller uniform figures; mounted officer with upraised sword on brown horse facing left, other mounted figures in background right, troop of infantry marching across field at left. Upright folio, matted; some margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

Robert George Jepson in the uniform of the 68th Regiment

Three-quarter length figure, hatless, in red regimental uniform. Three-quarter length figure, hatless, in red regimental uniform. Upright folio. Title supplied by dealer Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2007

Robert Emmett. (The Irish patriot.)

Lithograph (attributed to Joseph E. Baker?); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, waving hat, landscape background (as he appeared leaving the Marshalsea Lane Depot on the night of the 23rd of July 1803). Lithograph (attributed to Joseph E. Baker?); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, waving hat, landscape background (as he appeared leaving the Marshalsea Lane Depot on the night of the 23rd of July 1803). Large upright folio; margins trimmed close; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.

Robert Earle of Essex, his Excellence, Generall of ye Army

Line engraving; oval half-length portrait in uniform, probably after William Faithorne. Line engraving; oval half-length portrait in uniform, probably after William Faithorne. Small upright; plate mark, margins trimmed close; foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.

Robert Dudley, Comte de Leycestre

Engraving, circa 1697; bust portrait in armor and plumed cap, in oval enframement with cartouche below. Engraving, circa 1697; bust portrait in armor and plumed cap, in oval enframement with cartouche below. Small upright folio; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Robert Dormer, Earl of Caernarvon. O.B. 1643

Steel engraving by H. Robinson after van Dyck; three-quarter length portrait in civilian costume, hatless; sword-belt and sword; side view; decorative margins with arms. Steel engraving by H. Robinson after van Dyck; three-quarter length portrait in civilian costume, hatless; sword-belt and sword; side view; decorative margins with arms. Upright; matted; margins; soiled. Presented, 1984, by Peter Harrington.

Robert Blake General and Admiral of the Forces of England &c. Denatus 17. Aug. 1657 Aetat 59: Done from a painting in...

Mezzotint by Thomas Preston; oval half-length portrait in half-armor, hatless; engraved illustration of Neptune, sea dragon, blason, ships at bottom. Mezzotint by Thomas Preston; oval half-length portrait in half-armor, hatless; engraved illustration of Neptune, sea dragon, blason, ships at bottom. Upright folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; slightly foxed. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

Road to Tokar: a reconnaissance

Wash drawing depicting group of soldiers in shallow water. Wash drawing depicting group of soldiers in shallow water. Drawn for the Illustrated London News

Road grader preparing air strip: Conflans, France. Nov. 1944

Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; soldier operating road grader on air strip, dump truck in right background; detailed artist's report (for Intelligence Division) on verso. Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; soldier operating road grader on air strip, dump truck in right background; detailed artist's report (for Intelligence Division) on verso. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994. title provided by cataloger

Rixe militaire

Rixe militaire

Brown University

One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Battle scene with troopers advancing on right by infantry soldiers, two soldiers fencing on left. One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Battle scene with troopers advancing on right by infantry soldiers, two soldiers fencing on left. In maroon cloth, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1966.

Rivenditor di Comestibili in Cagliari

One of a collection of 9 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolors of costume figures and groups. Man with red hat and walking stick. One of a collection of 9 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolors of costume figures and groups. Man with red hat and walking stick. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold "Italian Costumes - Original Water Colors - c. 1800"; clean. London, Sotheby auction, 1954.

Rittmeister Baron Hugel, Kais. Osterreichs. Husar ... 1859

Original unfinished pencil drawing signed and dated 1859 by Braun; nearly full-length standing port. in uniform, right hand on back of armchair. Original unfinished pencil drawing signed and dated 1859 by Braun; nearly full-length standing port. in uniform, right hand on back of armchair. Upright, matted; no margins.

Ritter von Rudersheim Oberst & Komandant des Artillerie Reg. Prinz Luitpold

One of a collection of 21 lithographic half-length and bust military portraits; by and after Gatterer, 1842. One of a collection of 21 lithographic half-length and bust military portraits; by and after Gatterer, 1842. Folio, small folio; some trimmed or mounted; in blue-gray portfolio stamped "Bavarian Military Portraits, c. 1828-60." N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Ritter des h: Rupert. Ritter des Jagerordens in Würtenberg

Original unsigned watercolor drawing (by Eichler) of two figures in costumes of orders; engraved by Jacob Andreas Friedrich as Plate XXXI and XXXIII in 'Abbildung und Beschreibung aller Hohen Ritter-Orden in Ruropa', Augsburg, 1756. Original unsigned watercolor drawing (by Eichler) of two figures in costumes of orders; engraved by Jacob Andreas Friedrich as Plate XXXI and XXXIII in 'Abbildung und Beschreibung aller Hohen Ritter-Orden in Ruropa', Augsburg, 1756. Small upright, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1972.

Ritirata dell'essercito Cattolico vicino è Rimenanta sotto Don Gio: d'Austria 1573

One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Soldiers on foot and on horseback in battle on field (Plate 495). One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Soldiers on foot and on horseback in battle on field (Plate 495). Folio, margins trimmed close, slightly soiled, unbound; in tan cloth portfolio stamped gold.

Rising of the poeple: "The drum-tap rattles through the land." Patriotic song

words by N.P. Beers ; music by M. Colburn. For piano, voice and chorus (SATB) Caption title: The drum-tap rattles thro' the land. Cover lith. illustration: Tailor fitting Union soldier's uniform while family looks on; background view through window of U.S. Capitol, with flag, and marching troops in foreground / Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, N.Y. Secondary publisher: J. P. Shaw (Rochester, NY) First line of text: The drum-tap rattles thro' the land. First line of chorus: To arms, to arms! the sentry cries.

Riserva

Riserva

Brown University

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957 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/)

Rio Frio

Rio Frio

Brown University

One of a pair of color lithographs (proofs?) by Day & Son (after Phillips); view in mountainous region of Mexico, showing troops and marine artillery on the march. [See also: Pass in the Sierra Madre--near Monterey]. One of a pair of color lithographs (proofs?) by Day & Son (after Phillips); view in mountainous region of Mexico, showing troops and marine artillery on the march. [See also: Pass in the Sierra Madre--near Monterey]. Oblong folio, one of 2 prints, matted; margins intact; yellowed. London, Parker, 1953.

Ring it again: buy U.S. gov't. bonds : Third Liberty Loan

Poster urges public to buy government savings bonds in the third liberty loan campaign. Poster urges public to buy government savings bonds in the third liberty loan campaign. Printed in colors on white paper. At left of title image of the Liberty Bell; at right and below illustration of crowd in eighteenth-century dress in front of Independence Hall. Title and subtitle superimposed on illustration. "8-A."

Rillmeister. Brandenburgisches Husaren Regt. no. 3

77th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; profile view of standing hussar in scarlet jacket, black trousers, smoking cigar, facing left. 77th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; profile view of standing hussar in scarlet jacket, black trousers, smoking cigar, facing left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

Rijdende artillerie officier en dame

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1798 by Langendijk. Artillery officer walking with woman outdoors. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1798 by Langendijk. Artillery officer walking with woman outdoors. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Right Honourable Stapleton Baron Combermere of Combermere in the County Palatine of Chester and Baronet, Knight Grand...

Mezzotint by Turner after Heaphy; equestrian portrait in hussar uniform, riding toward right. Mezzotint by Turner after Heaphy; equestrian portrait in hussar uniform, riding toward right. Large square upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Right Honble. the Earl of Moira, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's forces in North Britain &c. &c. &c.: From the or...

Mezzotint by Young, after Hoppner, published July 15, 1805; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, document in hand, background of drapery. Mezzotint by Young, after Hoppner, published July 15, 1805; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, document in hand, background of drapery. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Argosy, 1955.