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

Vorstellung der ansehnlichen loeblichen Burger Cavallerie in Nürnberg

1 (of 11) copper engraved plates, numbered 4; by B. after J.P. Wolff; 4 rows of small uniform mounted figures following a path leading out from a fort. 1 (of 11) copper engraved plates, numbered 4; by B. after J.P. Wolff; 4 rows of small uniform mounted figures following a path leading out from a fort. Oblong, matted; plate mark, margins intact; creased; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Vorstellung Aller merckwirdigen Begebenheiten: so sich bey den Erwehl und Krönung das Durchl. Kayserl. Erb-Prinzen Io...

Engraving; oval bust portrait of Joseph, view of earth and heavens, city of Pressburg at top; 10 illustrations of coronation ceremonies etc. below. Engraving; oval bust portrait of Joseph, view of earth and heavens, city of Pressburg at top; 10 illustrations of coronation ceremonies etc. below. Oblong folio, 2 pieces joined; margins intact; creased, yellowed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1960.

Vorposten

Vorposten

Brown University

1 watercolor on board signed and dated lower right: Winter 19 Aug. 1914, titled in pencil lower left; two German soldiers crouching in the countryside and peering into distance 1 watercolor on board signed and dated lower right: Winter 19 Aug. 1914, titled in pencil lower left; two German soldiers crouching in the countryside and peering into distance Small 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/)

Vorposten

Vorposten

Brown University

2nd of 2 color lithograph by Jos. Lanzedelli after Schindler, printed by j. Höfelich; mounted lancer on road pointing toward left with sword and giving advice or instruction to an infantryman who is hoisted up beside him. 2nd of 2 color lithograph by Jos. Lanzedelli after Schindler, printed by j. Höfelich; mounted lancer on road pointing toward left with sword and giving advice or instruction to an infantryman who is hoisted up beside him. Oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuP1841f-1a], matted; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1957.

Vorbildung was es zur Zeit Königs Johannes des IV. in Portugall berfuffung Cronung fur 4 Haupt actus gegeben. 1641

Engraving. 'Coronation of John IV King of Portugal, sheet with four scenes and portrait of John IV, framed, top centre; A. top left: coup d'état, assassination of Miguel de Vasconcelos, Spanish Secretary of State; B. top right: arrival of John VIII Duke of Braganza in Lisbon; C. bottom left: John proclaimed King of Portugal and the Algarve; D. bottom right: coronation ceremony' -- British Library. Engraving. 'Coronation of John IV King of Portugal, sheet with four scenes and portrait of John IV, framed, top centre; A. top left: coup d'état, assassination of Miguel de Vasconcelos, Spanish Secretary of State; B. top right: arrival of John VIII Duke of Braganza in Lisbon; C. bottom left: John proclaimed King of Portugal and the Algarve; D. bottom right: coronation ceremony' -- British Library. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. From 'Theatrum Europaeum', 1648. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

vor Sharvardino. bei Mojaisk 17. Sept. 1812

Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; sketch of dead and wounded (uprer); landscape (lower). Sketch for lithographs 'Auf dem Schlachtfelde an der Moskwa…' (and) 'Hinter Borodino…'. Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; sketch of dead and wounded (uprer); landscape (lower). Sketch for lithographs 'Auf dem Schlachtfelde an der Moskwa…' (and) 'Hinter Borodino…'. Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 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/)

Vor dem Arrest

Vor dem Arrest

Brown University

Original unsigned pencil drawing (by Strassgschwandtner); dismounted gendarme leading horse and smoking pipe, near corner of jail building. Original unsigned pencil drawing (by Strassgschwandtner); dismounted gendarme leading horse and smoking pipe, near corner of jail building. Oblong, mounted on cream board; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Vor Comorn. am 31. März 1849

Tinted lithograph by Pettenkofen after Welden, prrinted by J. Höfelich; view across river towards town under siege in distance, showing much smoke from artillery fire, some irregular soldiers resting on hillock in foreground. Tinted lithograph by Pettenkofen after Welden, prrinted by J. Höfelich; view across river towards town under siege in distance, showing much smoke from artillery fire, some irregular soldiers resting on hillock in foreground. Oblong folio; margins intact; margins soiled. Caroline Freiin von Welden was the wife of Franz Ludwig Baron von Welden, an Austrian Commander in Chief.

Von Sterken Regt. c. 1768

4th in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson); uniform figure of mounted cavalryman. 4th in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson); uniform figure of mounted cavalryman. London, Lawson, 1963.

Von Hindenburg

Von Hindenburg

Brown University

Color reproduction of oil portrait after Best; bust in uniform and hat, showing orders; facsimile autograph below. Color reproduction of oil portrait after Best; bust in uniform and hat, showing orders; facsimile autograph below. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Von Borstel: Königl. Preuss. General-Major und Divisionschef

Stipple-engraving by Meno Haas after Wagener, dated 1813; bust portrait in uniform. Stipple-engraving by Meno Haas after Wagener, dated 1813; bust portrait in uniform. Upright; plate mark, margins; clean, slightly foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

von Blücher: Königliche Preussischer General:Major ben der Demarcations Armee

11th in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plate of portraits; full-length portrait of general, outside tent, beside worktable, holding walking stick, city in left background. 11th in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plate of portraits; full-length portrait of general, outside tent, beside worktable, holding walking stick, city in left background. Small upright folio, unbound; margins intact; worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Vom Teufel gehalt

Vom Teufel gehalt

Brown University

Napoleon struggles with the Devil who tries to pull him into hell at the end of a rope Napoleon struggles with the Devil who tries to pull him into hell at the end of a rope Not in Broadley or BM catalogue. Dialogue: Napoleon: Las mich ich verspreche dir Meine Armée ganz dafrir Bitte lieber Grospapa Ich will gern nach Corsica Dialogue: Devil: Nur hier herein Compan, du hast nicht mehr zu wählen, Du fehlst in meinem Reich mir noch als Höllenralh, Denn das du es verstehst, die Geister recht zu quälen, Hast du bewiesen oft durch manche Höllenthat.

Vom 17. Linien Regiment

Vom 17. Linien Regiment

Brown University

From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; 2 standing figures of infantrymen, 1st in blue jacket, white trousers, wearing backpack, holding rifle; 2nd in white uniform with red trim, holding rifle. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; 2 standing figures of infantrymen, 1st in blue jacket, white trousers, wearing backpack, holding rifle; 2nd in white uniform with red trim, holding rifle. Bound in maroon cloth, black leather label stamped gold "G. Schäfer. Troops quartered, Hamburg 1806-1813. Ms."; clean. Volume including typewritten title-page, list of drawings and text by Schäfer.

Volunteer rifleman

Volunteer rifleman

Brown University

One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Volunteer rifleman, c. 1860; full-length profile facing right, cut out on board. One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Volunteer rifleman, c. 1860; full-length profile facing right, cut out on board. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; yellowed and soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

Volunteer rifle corps at Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, c. 1865

Original sepia photograph by Collier; group portrait of militia unit and officers (Donside Volunteers or Aberdeenshire Rifle Volunteers?) drawn up in town square, town hall and buildings in background. Original sepia photograph by Collier; group portrait of militia unit and officers (Donside Volunteers or Aberdeenshire Rifle Volunteers?) drawn up in town square, town hall and buildings in background. Oblong medium folio, mounted on white board; margins; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951.

Volunteer regiments

Volunteer regiments

Brown University

Color lithograph by T.W. Lee; uniform group showing (left to right) London Scottish; 1st Middlesex Artillery; Colonel, London Rifle Brigade; Queens, Westminster; St. Georges; 3rd London. Color lithograph by T.W. Lee; uniform group showing (left to right) London Scottish; 1st Middlesex Artillery; Colonel, London Rifle Brigade; Queens, Westminster; St. Georges; 3rd London. Oblong folio, matted; margins worn, soiled.

Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, supported gratuitously by the citizens of Philadelphia, Pa.

Color lithograph by and after Boell; 'This print depicts the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, located at the southwest corner of Swanson and Washington Avenues in Philadelphia during the American Civil War. The saloon was a volunteer relief agency supported by the citizens of Philadelphia, which provided meals, hospital care, and washing, sleeping, and writing facilities to military personnel, refugees, and freedmen throughout the war. The print shows soldiers, cheered by civilian onlookers, marching out from the main building to embark on cars of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad for transport to the battlefields to the south. The flag in the upper left-hand corner proclaims "Union For Ever," indicating the main initial war aim of the North and of President Abraham Lincoln: to preserve the Union by forcibly preventing the secession of the Southern states. Below the main illustration are views of the soldiers eating in the enormous dining hall and of meals being prepared' -- Library of Congress. Vignette of General Winfield Scott surrounded by eagle, cannon and flags, and approximately 23 facsimile signatures below title. Color lithograph by and after Boell; 'This print depicts the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, located at the southwest corner of Swanson and Washington Avenues in Philadelphia during the American Civil War. The saloon was a volunteer relief agency supported by the citizens of Philadelphia, which provided meals, hospital care, and washing, sleeping, and writing facilities to military personnel, refugees, and freedmen throughout the war. The print shows soldiers, cheered by civilian onlookers, marching out from the main building to embark on cars of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad for transport to the battlefields to the south. The flag in the upper left-hand corner proclaims "Union For Ever," indicating the main initial war aim of the North and of President Abraham Lincoln: to preserve the Union by forcibly preventing the secession of the Southern states. Below the main illustration are views of the soldiers eating in the enormous dining hall and of meals being prepared' -- Library of Congress. Vignette of General Winfield Scott surrounded by eagle, cannon and flags, and approximately 23 facsimile signatures below title. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; worn, slightly soiled, stained. New York, Old Print Shop, 1951.

Volunteer of Highland Regiment, c.1960-1970

Original photograph of a member of the Highland Regiment in uniform. Original photograph of a member of the Highland Regiment in uniform. Medium upright folio; margins; clean.

Volunteer Artillery, c.1890

Original watercolor initialed F.B.F.; standing and mounted figures of soldier and officer, outdoors. Original watercolor initialed F.B.F.; standing and mounted figures of soldier and officer, outdoors. Square, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960. title provided by cataloger

Voluntarios reales des Principe (Brazil) 1825

Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by F.F.L(ull); standing uniform figure with rifle, outdoors. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by F.F.L(ull); standing uniform figure with rifle, outdoors. Upright medium folio; margins intact; clean. Montevideo, Lull, 1968.

Voltigeurs en reconnaissance

Colored lithograph by Delpech after Adam; group of soldiers halted in farmyard, one holding another up to look over wall. Colored lithograph by Delpech after Adam; group of soldiers halted in farmyard, one holding another up to look over wall. Small oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. FrP1828mf-1a]; margins intact; clean. South Lincoln, Mass., Maroni, 1962.

Voltigeur Regiment der Königl. Garde Offizier, 1814-1815

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Garde in red and white holding sword in right hand. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Garde in red and white holding sword in right hand. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.

Voltigeur Regiment der Königl. Garde Musiker, 1814-1815

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in green and white playing a serpent (wind instrument). One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in green and white playing a serpent (wind instrument). Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.

Voltigeur officier, infanterie légère, Afrique, 1841

3/4-length small copy in gouche (of original pencil drawing signed by Rideau); full-length uniform figure or portrait; accompanied by original pencil drawing signed by Rideau 3/4-length small copy in gouche (of original pencil drawing signed by Rideau); full-length uniform figure or portrait; accompanied by original pencil drawing signed by Rideau Upright, one of two pieces, matted together; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953

Voltigeur officier, infanterie légère, Afrique, 1841

Original pencil drawing signed by Rideau; full-length uniform figure or portrait, other soldier figures firing in background; accompanied by a 3/4-length small copy in gouche. Original pencil drawing signed by Rideau; full-length uniform figure or portrait, other soldier figures firing in background; accompanied by a 3/4-length small copy in gouche. Upright, one of two pieces, matted together; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953

Voltigeur au 3e Regt. d'Infie. legère Napolitaine, 1812

77th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in blue uniform, red trim, shako, holding rifle over shoulder. 77th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in blue uniform, red trim, shako, holding rifle over shoulder. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Volteggiatore Estero vestito d'Està

One of 37 original unsigned watercolors, somewhat similar in style to the work of Ferdinando Mori and Francesco Progenie; rear view of standing figure of infantryman in white uniform, with bedroll, grounded rifle. One of 37 original unsigned watercolors, somewhat similar in style to the work of Ferdinando Mori and Francesco Progenie; rear view of standing figure of infantryman in white uniform, with bedroll, grounded rifle. Folio; clean; bound in 1/4 red morocco st; gold and marble boards. Paris, auction, 1951.