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

Richd. Montgomery

Richd. Montgomery

Brown University

One of a pair of steel engravings after Chappel, that of Montgomery engraved by G.R. Hall; standing figures with hand on wall map, indoors. [See also: Jac: Brown]. One of a pair of steel engravings after Chappel, that of Montgomery engraved by G.R. Hall; standing figures with hand on wall map, indoors. [See also: Jac: Brown]. Upright; margins intact; clean on front - back stained. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Richard the Third and the Earl of Richmond. At the Battle of Bosworth: From the Original Picture Painted for the Earl...

Hand-colored engraving by Giller after Cooper, published December 1, 1835; battle scene with knights in armor, King and Earl in center foreground. Hand-colored engraving by Giller after Cooper, published December 1, 1835; battle scene with knights in armor, King and Earl in center foreground. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

Richard Swanne Robinson, Bengal Artillery

1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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/)

Richard Sutton, c. 1510

Richard Sutton, c. 1510

Brown University

One of a pair of hand-colored aquatint plates; half-length portrait in black and white tabard, helmet on table at right. [See also: Henry Duke of Lancaster.] One of a pair of hand-colored aquatint plates; half-length portrait in black and white tabard, helmet on table at right. [See also: Henry Duke of Lancaster.] Matted; margins intact; clean. From Ackermann's history of Cambridge, 1815. N. Y., Argosy, 1949. title supplied by cataloger

Richard Kempenfelt, Esqr.: Rear Admiral of the Blue Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet

Mezzotint by Richard Earlom after Kettle, published Octr. 23d, 1782; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, hands resting on sword, warship in right background. Mezzotint by Richard Earlom after Kettle, published Octr. 23d, 1782; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, hands resting on sword, warship in right background. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; slightly worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Richard Edwards Esqr., Rear Admiral of the Red, Governor and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Squadron at Newfound...

Mezzotint by Dickinson after Dance, published Feby. 20th, 1781; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in right hand, sea in background. Mezzotint by Dickinson after Dance, published Feby. 20th, 1781; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in right hand, sea in background. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close; margins worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.

Richard Card

Richard Card

Brown University

Unsigned crude original ink and watercolor drawing; standing full-length figure in uniform of private of light company, 66th Foot, right hand resting on slim walking-stick, mountains and lake with ship and castle in background. Unsigned crude original ink and watercolor drawing; standing full-length figure in uniform of private of light company, 66th Foot, right hand resting on slim walking-stick, mountains and lake with ship and castle in background. Small upright folio; no margins; creased, spotted, slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.

Ricamo degli Auditori Militari

52nd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 detail images of regimental designs in blue and gray; 2 signatures of approval by military authorities in lower left and right corners. 52nd in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 detail images of regimental designs in blue and gray; 2 signatures of approval by military authorities in lower left and right corners. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.

Rhode Island train of artillery. Hat

2nd of 2 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson); regimental hat with enlarged details of mottos therefrom. [See also: Rhode Island train of artillery. Gunner.] 2nd of 2 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson); regimental hat with enlarged details of mottos therefrom. [See also: Rhode Island train of artillery. Gunner.] Matted together; no margins. Presented, 1953, by Lawson. title provided by cataloger

Rhode Island train of artillery. Gunner

1st of 2 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson); uniform figure of gunner with rammer, cannon in background. [See also: Rhode Island train of artillery. Hat.] 1st of 2 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson); uniform figure of gunner with rammer, cannon in background. [See also: Rhode Island train of artillery. Hat.] Matted together; no margins. Presented, 1953, by Lawson. title provided by cataloger

Rhode Island train of artillery gunner, 1775

Original watercolor signed by Garver; standing uniform figure, field-piece in background. Original watercolor signed by Garver; standing uniform figure, field-piece in background. Upright, matted; margins; clean. Newport, presented, 1959, by Llewellyn Lord, Jr. title provided by cataloger

Rhatones Rajpoots, c. 1830

Original unsigned watercolor; pair of native warriors seated, in conversation outside fort, with round shields and spears. Original unsigned watercolor; pair of native warriors seated, in conversation outside fort, with round shields and spears. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Rgt. z. Fuss Fürst Christian v. Anhalt Zerbst no. 8

5th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; fusilier in blue coat, white trousers, red facings, outdoors. 5th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; fusilier in blue coat, white trousers, red facings, outdoors. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth cover label stamped gold "L. Scharf. Prussian uniforms, 1740-1. Original watercolors". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

Rgt. Gensd'armes (Cürassier Nro. 10)

2nd in collection of 3 original mounted unsigned gouache drawings of uniform figures; mounted uniform figure. 2nd in collection of 3 original mounted unsigned gouache drawings of uniform figures; mounted uniform figure. Upright, small folio and medium folio, mounted folio, 3 pieces; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Rgt. Gensd'armes (Cürassier N. 10)

3rd in colection of 3 original mounted unsigned gouache drawings of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of gensdarmes. 3rd in colection of 3 original mounted unsigned gouache drawings of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of gensdarmes. Upright, small folio and medium folio, mounted folio; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Rgt. Bergischer General

Rgt. Bergischer General

Brown University

One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in blue with white plumed hat and sword facing left. One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in blue with white plumed hat and sword facing left. Folio, blue cloth, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Reynolds' quick-step

Reynolds' quick-step

Brown University

Performed by Dodworth's Cornet Band. Performed by Dodworth's Cornet Band. Originally for piano. Composed by Harvey B. Dodworth ; lith. of Sarony & Major, 117 Fulton St., N.Y.

Reynolds' quick-step

Reynolds' quick-step

Brown University

Performed by Dodworth's Cornet Band. Performed by Dodworth's Cornet Band. Originally for piano. Composed by Harvey B. Dodworth ; lith. of Sarony & Major, 117 Fulton St., N.Y.

Reynolds' quick-step

Reynolds' quick-step

Brown University

Performed by Dodworth's Cornet Band. Performed by Dodworth's Cornet Band. Originally for piano. Composed by Harvey B. Dodworth ; lith. of Sarony & Major, 117 Fulton St., N.Y.

Rewbel, einer der fünf Directoren der französischen Republick geb: zu Kolmar 1741 ...

4th in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plates of portrait.; full-length portrait of French official speaking at table, facing right, holding scroll open in left hand. 4th in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plates of portrait.; full-length portrait of French official speaking at table, facing right, holding scroll open in left hand. Small upright folio, unbound; margins intact; worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Revue: Der verschiedenen am 11ten 1833, auf der Haide von Medole vereinigten K.K. oesterreichischen Truppen-Corps

One of a set of 3 hand colored aquatint plates (by and ?) after Arigone and Bramati, of parade, celebration of military mass, review on wide parade ground in countryside, numerous spectators and carriages etc. in attendance, line engraved vignettes of Imperial eagle and banners etc. below; coloring incorrect. One of a set of 3 hand colored aquatint plates (by and ?) after Arigone and Bramati, of parade, celebration of military mass, review on wide parade ground in countryside, numerous spectators and carriages etc. in attendance, line engraved vignettes of Imperial eagle and banners etc. below; coloring incorrect. Large oblong folio; margins trimmed; worn, repaired tears. Paris, Roulleau, 1961.

Revue: Der verschiedenen am 11ten 1833, auf der Haide von Medole vereinigten K.K. oesterreichischen Truppen-Corps

One of a collection of 3 uncolored aquatint plates (by and?) after Arigone and Bramati, of parade celebration of military mass, review on wide parade ground in countryside, numerous spectators and carriages etc. in attendance, line engraved vignettes of Imperial eagle and banners etc. below. One of a collection of 3 uncolored aquatint plates (by and?) after Arigone and Bramati, of parade celebration of military mass, review on wide parade ground in countryside, numerous spectators and carriages etc. in attendance, line engraved vignettes of Imperial eagle and banners etc. below. Large oblong folio; margins trimmed; worn, repaired tears. Paris, Roulleau, 1961.

Revue von Napoleon über seine blejerne Armee auf der Insel Elba

Napoleon directs a large army of lead soldiers inside his room, while a group of men smile and watch from the doorway. Napoleon directs a large army of lead soldiers inside his room, while a group of men smile and watch from the doorway. Not in Broadley or BM catalogue.

Revue Fédérale è Zürich

Original ink drawing signed by Volmar; mounted officer and aides in right foreground, horse artillery locating in background. Original ink drawing signed by Volmar; mounted officer and aides in right foreground, horse artillery locating in background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; small losses at corners; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Revue du 29 Aout 1830

Revue du 29 Aout 1830

Brown University

Lithograph printed by Gihaut frères (after Raffet?); large military review and parade on Champ de Mars, spectators in right and left foreground. Lithograph printed by Gihaut frères (after Raffet?); large military review and parade on Champ de Mars, spectators in right and left foreground. Narrow small oblong folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled and foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964.

Revue bei Vilvorde

Revue bei Vilvorde

Brown University

1st in collection of 11 mounted lithographic plates after Meyer, this one by Lange; mounted officers reviewing massed infantry on rolling field. 1st in collection of 11 mounted lithographic plates after Meyer, this one by Lange; mounted officers reviewing massed infantry on rolling field. Oblong, mounted, unbound; some pl. stained, some margins trimmed; in black cloth portfolio, light blue label stamped gold "Meyer & Lange. Militär Scenen von Braunsweig". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1954.

Revue aux Tuileries

Revue aux Tuileries

Brown University

Lithograph by Benard after A. Victor, printed by Aubert; troop of mounted hussars galloping in review before officers on left; one fallen horse and rider in right foreground; Tuileries palace buildings in background. Lithograph by Benard after A. Victor, printed by Aubert; troop of mounted hussars galloping in review before officers on left; one fallen horse and rider in right foreground; Tuileries palace buildings in background. Small oblong folio, 3 prints [cf. FrP1828mf-4a-b]; margins; slight foxing.

Revue au Champ de Mars

Revue au Champ de Mars

Brown University

Lithographic plate by Benard after Adam; mounted and dismounted soldiers in foreground, supply wagon at right, Ecole Militaire seen in right distance. (From Le Charivari, vol. ?), c. 1840) Lithographic plate by Benard after Adam; mounted and dismounted soldiers in foreground, supply wagon at right, Ecole Militaire seen in right distance. (From Le Charivari, vol. ?), c. 1840) Small oblong folio, matted; margins.