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

Reminiscences of the Camp. Coldstreams (Quarter Guard)

4th in collection of 5 (of ?) colored lithographic plates by Vincent Brooks after Alken; standing uniform group relaxing and on guard near large tent encampment, regimental colors (in protective wrapping), drums, trumpet, and stacked rifles in foreground. 4th in collection of 5 (of ?) colored lithographic plates by Vincent Brooks after Alken; standing uniform group relaxing and on guard near large tent encampment, regimental colors (in protective wrapping), drums, trumpet, and stacked rifles in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1962.

Remember Belgium--Buy bonds--Fourth Liberty Loan

German soldier, wearing pointed helment, leading girl by hand, with city burning in background. German soldier, wearing pointed helment, leading girl by hand, with city burning in background. Ellsworth Young. Printed in colors on white paper. In lower left corner: 6-B. Promotional goal: U.S.J8. 1918.

Remember ... and invest: Victory Liberty Loan, Woman's Liberty Loan Committee

Poster showing a crouching male figure presenting a sack of large coins to a standing helmeted female figure bearing a sword; list of American battles from World War One. Poster showing a crouching male figure presenting a sack of large coins to a standing helmeted female figure bearing a sword; list of American battles from World War One. J.M.H. ; Sackett & Wilhelms Corp., N.Y. Printed in black and shades of gray and tan on white paper. Background lists numerous famous battles, including Argonne, Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel, Belleau Wood, etc. No. 19-C.

Remains of Wheeler's entrenchment, Cawnpore

One of a collection of 8 (of 20) color lithographic plates after Greene; badly-shelled buildings on plain in foreground, army tent encampment in right background. One of a collection of 8 (of 20) color lithographic plates after Greene; badly-shelled buildings on plain in foreground, army tent encampment in right background. Oblong folio, matted; margins. From 'Views in India during the Mutiny'. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Remains of German E-boat on French coast

Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of beached wrecked German E-boat on the French coast, February 1945. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of beached wrecked German E-boat on the French coast, February 1945. 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.

Religious festival

Religious festival

Brown University

One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings by Kollmann of peasant scenes, etc. Religious festival with lines of soldiers and crowds of men and women near gazebo. One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings by Kollmann of peasant scenes, etc. Religious festival with lines of soldiers and crowds of men and women near gazebo. Bound in full brown pebble-grain Morocco stamped and decorated gold; covers slightly worn. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Religieuse hospitalière

Lithograph by C. de Lasteyrie after Marlet; kneeling nun aided by young woman bandaging foot of soldier. Lithograph by C. de Lasteyrie after Marlet; kneeling nun aided by young woman bandaging foot of soldier. Oblong medium folio and upright, 2 prints [cf FrP1823mf-4a]; margins trimmed; foxed. South Lincoln, Mass., Maroni, 1962.

Relieving Guard at the Vatican

Original pencil caricature signed and dated by T(enniel), 186-; Victor Emmanuel II in Bersaglieri uniform and Napoleon III in Chasseur uniform changing guard while Pope peers around corner. Original pencil caricature signed and dated by T(enniel), 186-; Victor Emmanuel II in Bersaglieri uniform and Napoleon III in Chasseur uniform changing guard while Pope peers around corner. Published in Punch, October 8, 1864. Caption on engraving reads: France to Italy:"You mustn't let nobody outside annoy the party inside, and you mustn't let the party inside annoy nobody outside." N.Y., Rockman, 1952.

Relief of Mafeking, May 18, 1900

7th in collection of 7 (of 9) chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland; panorama of battle scene near tent encampment and town in distance, mounted officers and artillery in foreground. 7th in collection of 7 (of 9) chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland; panorama of battle scene near tent encampment and town in distance, mounted officers and artillery in foreground. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins; edges slightly soiled. From 'Bacon's South African Battle Pictures - No. 11'. London, Sotheby, 1954.

Relief of Kumasi. Storming of a rebel Kraal

Original watercolor signed by Frank Feller; British and African infantry running up to storm Ashanti stockade, July 15, 1900. Original watercolor signed by Frank Feller; British and African infantry running up to storm Ashanti stockade, July 15, 1900. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Relief of Kimberley. Charge of the Brigade of Guards under Colonel Paget up Gunhill, east of Belmont, 23rd Nov. 1899

One of a collection of 3 original watercolors of battle and combat scenes signed by F. Feller; soldiers climbing steep rocky hill, Boers shooting from top. One of a collection of 3 original watercolors of battle and combat scenes signed by F. Feller; soldiers climbing steep rocky hill, Boers shooting from top. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Title from pencil inscription on verso London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Relation von der bergeblichen Belagerung der Haupt Vestung Gibraltar. Anno 1782 von 13 bis 17 7bre

Copper engraving by and after Will; panoramic view of lively attack on Gibraltar fortress by land and naval artillery, showing also small figures of military and naval personnel. Copper engraving by and after Will; panoramic view of lively attack on Gibraltar fortress by land and naval artillery, showing also small figures of military and naval personnel. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins; worn, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Rekmaar Schuttery

Rekmaar Schuttery

Brown University

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

Rejouissances faites à Genève le 4 Juillet 1771: Dedié à Mylord Charles Stanhope Vicomte de Mahon Commandeur du Noble...

Engraving by and after Geissler; perspective view of fête and pageant on parade ground, with archery contest, showing pavilions, soldiers in formation, etc., men, women and children watching. Engraving by and after Geissler; perspective view of fête and pageant on parade ground, with archery contest, showing pavilions, soldiers in formation, etc., men, women and children watching. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Rejimiento infanteria del Rey en 1815

2nd in pair of hand-colored lithographic plates by F. Perez, printed by Perez y Donon, from 'Album del Ejército'; standing uniform figure, outdoors. [See also: Rejimiento infanteria del Rey en 1806]. 2nd in pair of hand-colored lithographic plates by F. Perez, printed by Perez y Donon, from 'Album del Ejército'; standing uniform figure, outdoors. [See also: Rejimiento infanteria del Rey en 1806]. Upright, mounted on blue-gray paper; margins; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1955.

Rejimiento infanteria del Rey en 1806

1st in pair of hand-colored lithographic plates by F. Perez, printed by Perez y Donon, from 'Album del Ejército'; standing uniform figure, outdoors. [See also: Rejimiento infanteria del Rey en 1815]. 1st in pair of hand-colored lithographic plates by F. Perez, printed by Perez y Donon, from 'Album del Ejército'; standing uniform figure, outdoors. [See also: Rejimiento infanteria del Rey en 1815]. Upright, mounted on blue-gray paper; margins; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1955.

Reiterschlacht : Italian cavalry battle, c. 1760

Unsigned original gray and sepia ink wash drawing (by Casanova); cavalry with banners rushing into battle. Unsigned original gray and sepia ink wash drawing (by Casanova); cavalry with banners rushing into battle. Oblong, on watercolor mount, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963. title provided by cataloger

Reiters Morgenlied

Reiters Morgenlied

Brown University

One of 2 chromolithographic plates by Seeger after Becker with words of song or poem in rectangular space. Dead dragoon on ground with horse standing by, French cuirassier helmet lying on ground nearby. Number 5 of series Soldaten-Lieder. [See also: Der gute Kamerad]. One of 2 chromolithographic plates by Seeger after Becker with words of song or poem in rectangular space. Dead dragoon on ground with horse standing by, French cuirassier helmet lying on ground nearby. Number 5 of series Soldaten-Lieder. [See also: Der gute Kamerad]. Upright small folio; margins intact. New York, Schatzki, 1952.

Reiterporträt des Königs Humbert von Italien

Gravure plate after Michetti; equestrian portrait of King Umberto in uniform of Hussaren-Regiment König Humbert von Italien (1. Kurhessisches) Nr. 13. Gravure plate after Michetti; equestrian portrait of King Umberto in uniform of Hussaren-Regiment König Humbert von Italien (1. Kurhessisches) Nr. 13. Upright; margins intact. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Reitergefecht bei Langenbruck, 24 Juni 1866. 9tes Huz. Regt.

1st of pair of original pencil drawings on gray paper, heightened in white tempera, signed and dated Pressburg, 1869, by Emelé; mounted hussar charging with sword drawn. 1st of pair of original pencil drawings on gray paper, heightened in white tempera, signed and dated Pressburg, 1869, by Emelé; mounted hussar charging with sword drawn. Small upright folio, 2 pieces [cf. AuU1866sf-1b], matted; no margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Reitende-Diener als Garde des Senats

One of the two military plates from Hamburgische Trachten, being plate 26, mounted uniform group riding towards right. One of the two military plates from Hamburgische Trachten, being plate 26, mounted uniform group riding towards right. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Reitende Artillerie, Unteroffizier

One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figure on horseback riding to the right. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figure on horseback riding to the right. Unbound, yellowed; in green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Sachsen Uniforms. Beck. c. 1880"; plate trimmed. Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.

Reitende Artillerie Garde. - Officier: Brandenburg. 1. Batterie

49th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; back view, mounted artillery officer in dark blue jacket, black trousers, shako, galloping toward right. 49th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; back view, mounted artillery officer in dark blue jacket, black trousers, shako, galloping toward right. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Reitende Artillerie 1936, Korporal, Ausgehuniform

One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Figure in khaki and red with sword. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Figure in khaki and red with sword. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.

Reitende Artillerie 1849

One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. Two figures on left with rifles; one figure on horseback on right. One of a collection of 9 original unsigned ink and pencil sketches of uniform figures and groups. Two figures on left with rifles; one figure on horseback on right. Unbound, folded down middle; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, 1750-1860. Pencil Sketches". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Reitende Artillerie

Reitende Artillerie

Brown University

One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Mounted figure and second horse moving towards right. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Mounted figure and second horse moving towards right. Unbound, yellowed; in green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Sachsen Uniforms. Beck. c. 1860"; plate trimmed. Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.

Reit. Artillerie - Officier: 8 Batt.

51st in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; back view, mounted artillery officer in dark blue jacket, black trousers, shako, galloping toward right. 51st in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; back view, mounted artillery officer in dark blue jacket, black trousers, shako, galloping toward right. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Reisefendi, ministre des affaires etrangères

One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in fur-trimmed green robe holding paper in right hand. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in fur-trimmed green robe holding paper in right hand. Folio, unbound; bottom edge slightly soiled; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold.

Reinforcements for Canada: the guards crossing Westminster-Bridge

One of 2 engraved plates; soldiers marching and making farewells to women, Houses of Parliament in background; texts on verso. [See also: Embarkation at Woolwich of the E Battery Fourth Brigade of Royal Field Artillery on Board the Melbourne for Canada]. One of 2 engraved plates; soldiers marching and making farewells to women, Houses of Parliament in background; texts on verso. [See also: Embarkation at Woolwich of the E Battery Fourth Brigade of Royal Field Artillery on Board the Melbourne for Canada]. Illustrated London News, December 28, 1861, page 662. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.