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

Right Honble. General Sir David Barid Bart. G.C.B. & K.C. Col. 24th Regt.

Mezzotint by Hodgetts & Son after Raeburn; full-length portrait in uniform, standing beside horse, pointing with right hand. Mezzotint by Hodgetts & Son after Raeburn; full-length portrait in uniform, standing beside horse, pointing with right hand. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Right Honble. Charles Lord Cathcart, Knight of the Order of the Thistle at present abroad on his Embassy to the Court...

Mezzotint by James McArdell and R. Houston after Reynolds; 3/4-length portrait in uniform (of 3rd Foot Guards?) and part armor, behind balustrade. Mezzotint by James McArdell and R. Houston after Reynolds; 3/4-length portrait in uniform (of 3rd Foot Guards?) and part armor, behind balustrade. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins severely trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.

Riflemen presenting. Back position. II.

One of a pair of wood engraved plates reproduced from Ezekiel Baker's "Remarks on Rifle Guns," c. 1805; riflemen on ground in 2 firing positions. From 'Notes on the Rifle', August, 1895, page 100. One of a pair of wood engraved plates reproduced from Ezekiel Baker's "Remarks on Rifle Guns," c. 1805; riflemen on ground in 2 firing positions. From 'Notes on the Rifle', August, 1895, page 100. Oblong; margins trimmed; clean. London, J. Hall, 1964.

Rifleman, 95th Regiment, 1815

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure loading rifle from powder horn. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure loading rifle from powder horn. Upright folio on board, matted; margins; some browning at edges. Title provided by cataloger.

Rifleman presenting. I. Prone Position

One of a pair of wood engraved plates reproduced from Ezekiel Baker's "Remarks on Rifle Guns," c. 1805; riflemen on ground in 2 firing positions. From 'Notes on the Rifle', August, 1895, page 100. One of a pair of wood engraved plates reproduced from Ezekiel Baker's "Remarks on Rifle Guns," c. 1805; riflemen on ground in 2 firing positions. From 'Notes on the Rifle', August, 1895, page 100. Oblong; margins trimmed; clean. London, J. Hall, 1964.

Rifle Volunteers, c. 1860

3-color lithograph; 3 standing uniform figures of officer and 2 volunteers, outdoors. 3-color lithograph; 3 standing uniform figures of officer and 2 volunteers, outdoors. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. title provided by cataloger

Rifle Volunteer Corps: South Middlesex, Shoreditch, Hon. Artillery, Winchester

Hand-colored composite picture made from cut-out lithograph figures from print and silk, tinsel etc.; four standing uniform figures, outdoors. Hand-colored composite picture made from cut-out lithograph figures from print and silk, tinsel etc.; four standing uniform figures, outdoors. Small oblong, matted; no margins; faded. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Rifle Uniform: (Recommended by the War Office.)

3rd in group of color lithographs by and after Guerin, printed by Hanhart; 3 standing uniform figures, outdoors, showing front and back of uniform. 3rd in group of color lithographs by and after Guerin, printed by Hanhart; 3 standing uniform figures, outdoors, showing front and back of uniform. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Rifle uniform (Artillery): Recommended by the War Office

4th in group of color lithographs by and after Guerin, printed by Hanhart; 2 standing uniform figures, outdoors, showing front and back of uniform. 4th in group of color lithographs by and after Guerin, printed by Hanhart; 2 standing uniform figures, outdoors, showing front and back of uniform. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Rifle regulation--1857

Rifle regulation--1857

Brown University

Color lithograph by and after Mackenzie, printed by Hullmandel & Walton; standing uniform figure of Rifle Volunteer with sword, one hand resting on stone wall, landscape background. Color lithograph by and after Mackenzie, printed by Hullmandel & Walton; standing uniform figure of Rifle Volunteer with sword, one hand resting on stone wall, landscape background. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed close; cleaned. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Rifle Brigade. Prince Consort's Own

Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; 2 uniform figures, 1 officer standing, 1 infantryman crouching with rifle, outdoors. Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; 2 uniform figures, 1 officer standing, 1 infantryman crouching with rifle, outdoors. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean.

Rifle Brigade: lieutenant, marching order

104rd in series of 115 <mods:subject> <mods:name type="corporate"> <mods:namePart>France. Armée. Troupes coloniales</mods:namePart> </mods:name> <mods:topic>Uniforms</mods:topic> </mods:subject> prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; infantry officer in dark gray uniform, helmet, walking and gesturing toward right. 104rd in series of 115 <mods:subject> <mods:name type="corporate"> <mods:namePart>France. Armée. Troupes coloniales</mods:namePart> </mods:name> <mods:topic>Uniforms</mods:topic> </mods:subject> prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; infantry officer in dark gray uniform, helmet, walking and gesturing toward right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Rifle Brigade: Composite - 1800, 1837, 1853, 1884

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; set of 5 separate uniform groups, marching, firing, resting, etc. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; set of 5 separate uniform groups, marching, firing, resting, etc. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title provided by cataloger.

Rifle Brigade, Color Sergeant, c. 1835

5th in collection of 6 original unsigned watercolors; standing uniform figure, with walking stick, smaller infantrymen firing across farm fence, buildings in background. 5th in collection of 6 original unsigned watercolors; standing uniform figure, with walking stick, smaller infantrymen firing across farm fence, buildings in background. Upright and oblong, small folio and medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. Title and series title provided by cataloger.

Rifle Brigade, Burmah 1885

Original photograph of members of the Rifle Brigade, some lying on the ground, some standing, outdoors with trees behind by pagoda. Original photograph of members of the Rifle Brigade, some lying on the ground, some standing, outdoors with trees behind by pagoda. Small oblong folio, cut in half; margins trimmed close; slightly faded.

Rifle Brigade uniforms, 1812-1881

Original unsigned composite watercolor (by Norie); 9 figures or groups showing uniforms of 1812, 1835, 1840, 1860, 1872, 1876, 1881. Original unsigned composite watercolor (by Norie); 9 figures or groups showing uniforms of 1812, 1835, 1840, 1860, 1872, 1876, 1881. Large upright folio, matted; margins; slightly foxed. London, Francis Edwards, 1967. Title supplied by cataloger.

Rifle Brigade

Rifle Brigade

Brown University

One of a collection of original watercolors (for plates in the Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion) of standing uniform figures. Unsigned. One of a collection of original watercolors (for plates in the Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion) of standing uniform figures. Unsigned. Upright folio; margins. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Rifle and helmet next to tree trunk

Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; rifle leaning on base of tree, with helmet beside it. Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; rifle leaning on base of tree, with helmet beside it. Upright; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist title provided by cataloger

Riedesel, Troupes de Brunswic

One of a collection of 5 unsigned slightly crude watercolors of uniform figures in an album. Figure in red, white and blue with a rifle standing outdoors. One of a collection of 5 unsigned slightly crude watercolors of uniform figures in an album. Figure in red, white and blue with a rifle standing outdoors. Parchment, no title. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Riedesel Dragons, Troupes de Brunswic

One of a collection of 5 unsigned slightly crude watercolors of uniform figures in an album. Figure in blue and yellow with white plumed hat holding rifle. One of a collection of 5 unsigned slightly crude watercolors of uniform figures in an album. Figure in blue and yellow with white plumed hat holding rifle. Parchment, no title. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974. Title supplied by cataloger.

Riding a raid

Riding a raid

Brown University

Cover title. Date of publication conjectured by cataloger. For voice and piano. Cover lithographic illustration by and after E. Crehen: mounted figure of General J.E.B. Stuart leading a party of mounted figures. First line of text: Tis old Stonewall the rebel that leans on his sword.

Ridicule, Sonans et Ludicris in Serviens Capriformis Fistula Utricularis

One of a set of 16 (of ?) colored and uncolored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht of cavalry musicians. Hand colored figure on horseback playing bagpipes, another figure on horseback holding sword in right background. Title also in German. One of a set of 16 (of ?) colored and uncolored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht of cavalry musicians. Hand colored figure on horseback playing bagpipes, another figure on horseback holding sword in right background. Title also in German. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, maroon leather label stamped gold; foxed. New York, Schatzki, 1968.

Ridicule Sonans et Ludicris in Serviens Capriformis Fistula Utricularis

One of a set of 16 (of ?) colored and uncolored engraved plates by Engelbrecht of cavalry musicians. Figure on horseback playing bagpipe; another figure on horseback with sword in right background. Title also in German. One of a set of 16 (of ?) colored and uncolored engraved plates by Engelbrecht of cavalry musicians. Figure on horseback playing bagpipe; another figure on horseback with sword in right background. Title also in German. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, maroon leather label stamped gold; slightly foxed. New York, F. Staack, 1947.

Ricuperatione di Mons. dal'Duca d'Alva. 1572

One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Battle in countryside outside Mons (Plate 359) One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Battle in countryside outside Mons (Plate 359) Folio, margins trimmed close, mounted on cream paper, slightly yellowed; unbound; in tan cloth portfolio stamped gold.

Richmond Scarlet Guard quick step

composed & respectfully dedicated to Capt. John D. Munford of the Guard by Jos. K. Opl. Title from caption title. Cover lithographic design: soldier standing in front of a parade ground, with a military unit and two buildings in the background. "From life by J.B. Danforth Esqr. On stone by A. Koellner. Copied from Huddy & Duval's U.S. Military Magazine."

Richmond Scarlet Guard quick step

composed & respectfully dedicated to Capt. John D. Munford of the Guard by Jos. K. Opl. Title from caption title. Cover lithographic design: soldier standing in front of a parade ground, with a military unit and two buildings in the background. "From life by J.B. Danforth Esqr. On stone by A. Koellner. Copied from Huddy & Duval's U.S. Military Magazine."

Richmond Fayette Artillery march: Composed and dedicated to Captain Thomas H. Ellis by Henry Dielman, Professor of Mu...

Cover lithographic illustration: regimental arms at top, flanked by trophies and allegorical figure, U.S. eagle above, title, etc. in enframements with chimaeras and female terms below. At foot of page 3: Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1846 by G. Willig Jr. in the clerks [sic] office of the District Court of Md. Includes also: Quick step. Dielman. [page 5] For piano solo.

Richd. Whitworth Esqr. Member of Parliament for the Borough of Stafford. In camp at Winchester 1778

Color mezzotint by R. Laurie after Hardy; full-length portrait in uniform of Staffordshire Militia with musket and dog, tent encampment and parading troops in distance. Color mezzotint by R. Laurie after Hardy; full-length portrait in uniform of Staffordshire Militia with musket and dog, tent encampment and parading troops in distance. Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.