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

Régt Hessois "Prince Héritier" Musicien 1808-12

One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword and trumpet, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword and trumpet, standing. Paris, Librairie Militaire Cart, 1950.

Regno di Piemonte: Fanteria

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; illustrated list of unit colors, by corps name. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; illustrated list of unit colors, by corps name. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamoed gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from p. of handwritten notes by artist)

Regno delle Due Sicilie, 1817: Cacciatori Macedoni; Generale Church; Macedonia Reale

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; uniform figures of general flanked by 2 Macedonian soldiers. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; uniform figures of general flanked by 2 Macedonian soldiers. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Regno delle Due Sicilie, 1817: Cacciatori Epiroti

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 figures of officer and infantryman wearing fez-style caps, red sashes. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 figures of officer and infantryman wearing fez-style caps, red sashes. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Regnault de St. Jean d'Angeley: San Donato 1 Aout 1859

1st in collection of 5 lithographic proofs by and after Raffet; full-length portrait of marshal in uniform, wearing hat, facing right. 1st in collection of 5 lithographic proofs by and after Raffet; full-length portrait of marshal in uniform, wearing hat, facing right. Upright folio; margins intact; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black "Raffet - Portraits et Uniformes." Paris, Robert Prouté, 1976.

Regina - Savona

Regina - Savona

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/)

Regimto. Meleciano da Calheta

One of a suite of 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures of local troops of Madeira. Figure in blue and white, right hand raised. One of a suite of 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures of local troops of Madeira. Figure in blue and white, right hand raised. Unbound; white paper tied with green ribbon; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1964.

Regimiento de Savoya, de guarnición en el Virreinato en 1779

2nd in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of officer in white uniform, black trim, holding hat, facing right; regimental insignia in upper left corner. 2nd in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of officer in white uniform, black trim, holding hat, facing right; regimental insignia in upper left corner. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

Regiments Tambour. 74 Regt.

83rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; bearded drum major in gray uniform, red trim, helmet, marching with baton toward left. 83rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; bearded drum major in gray uniform, red trim, helmet, marching with baton toward left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Regiments Satler von der Cavallerie; Artillerie Knecht; Provos

One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 3 uniform figures, 2 with walking sticks. One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 3 uniform figures, 2 with walking sticks. Small oblong folio; full pebble-grain dark green levant, stamped and tooled gold, with maroon levant cover label stamped gold "Armée Hessoise"; clean. Paris, auction, 1956.

Regiments of British Yeomanry: Past and present, 1794-1914

Folding chromolithograph plate; large uniform group of standing and mounted figures, showing 50 uniforms. Folding chromolithograph plate; large uniform group of standing and mounted figures, showing 50 uniforms. Oblong folio, mounted on gray board and folded; margins intact; yellowed, creased, worn, tape on back. Providence, Andrew Zaremba, 1958.

Regimento di Ussari di SAR. l'Arciduca Giuseppe

One of a collection of 12 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors, each with title printed in Italian, listed as being numbers 10-19, 21, 22 in collection described in de Ridder 15; also 1 additional plate so similar as maybe to belong in series, being Nouvel Uniforme du Premier Lieutenant Autrichien. Figure on horseback with sword over his right shoulder, facing left. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors, each with title printed in Italian, listed as being numbers 10-19, 21, 22 in collection described in de Ridder 15; also 1 additional plate so similar as maybe to belong in series, being Nouvel Uniforme du Premier Lieutenant Autrichien. Figure on horseback with sword over his right shoulder, facing left. Upright small folio, unbound, slight foxing; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Troops in Italy, ca. 1770." Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961

Regimental standard

Regimental standard

Brown University

One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in blue holding standard in right hand and riding brown horse to the left. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in blue holding standard in right hand and riding brown horse to the left. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Regimental march of the Governor General's Foot Guards

Subject: Mounted and unmounted soldiers in foreground, troops manoevering in distance on plain, crossed standards above regimental crest; Wm. Brymner. Subject: Mounted and unmounted soldiers in foreground, troops manoevering in distance on plain, crossed standards above regimental crest; Wm. Brymner. Title continues: Respectfully dedicated to Lt. Col. Thos. Ross, by J. C. Bonner.

Regimental color bearer and guard in gray fatigue uniform

One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Two figures in gray, figure on left holding flag. One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Two figures in gray, figure on left holding flag. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Regimental chaplain, full dress

One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in blue and white with red sash and white plumed hat. One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in blue and white with red sash and white plumed hat. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Regimental camp scene & surrounding country: Morris Island, S.C. September 7, 1863

Original photograph (by J.R. Foster); view of tent encampment, distant view of ruined lighthouse and ships. Inscription at bottom reads 'Dr. Henry E. Turner from his affecte.[sic] brother Peter J. Turner' [of Newport, RI]. Dr. Henry Edward Turner was a prominent physician in Newport who served at Fort Adams during the Civil War as a civilian contract surgeon. He also served as an Acting Assistant Surgeon, US Army, from 1862 to 1865. Original photograph (by J.R. Foster); view of tent encampment, distant view of ruined lighthouse and ships. Inscription at bottom reads 'Dr. Henry E. Turner from his affecte.[sic] brother Peter J. Turner' [of Newport, RI]. Dr. Henry Edward Turner was a prominent physician in Newport who served at Fort Adams during the Civil War as a civilian contract surgeon. He also served as an Acting Assistant Surgeon, US Army, from 1862 to 1865. Oblong, mounted; foxed, soiled, worn. Providence, James Tyson, 1952.

Regimental adjutant, full dress

One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in gray and white with red sash and white plumed hat from the rear. One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in gray and white with red sash and white plumed hat from the rear. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Regimental adjutant

Regimental adjutant

Brown University

One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in blue pointing with left hand. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in blue pointing with left hand. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Regiment von Knÿphausen

One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with halberds. One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with halberds. Small oblong folio; full pebble-grain dark green levant, stamped and tooled gold, with maroon levant cover label stamped gold "Armée Hessoise"; slightly yellowed. Paris, auction, 1956.

Regiment von Jung-Lossberg

One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with spontoons. One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with spontoons. Small oblong folio; full pebble-grain dark green levant, stamped and tooled gold, with maroon levant cover label stamped gold "Armée Hessoise"; some foxing. Paris, auction, 1956.

Regiment Suisse de Watteville

59th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in green jacket, light blue trousers, with shouldered rifle. 59th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in green jacket, light blue trousers, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Régiment Suisse de Roll

60th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, facing left. 60th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Regiment Schwarze Husaren no. 5

27th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing hussar in black uniform, with skull and crossbones insignia on cap, outdoors. 27th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing hussar in black uniform, with skull and crossbones insignia on cap, 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.

Regiment no.9 v. Katte: 1705 bis 1741

9th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform with black trim, holding upright sword, carbine on saddle, facing right, outdoors. 9th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform with black trim, holding upright sword, carbine on saddle, facing right, outdoors. Upright folio, mounted on large folio gray paper; margins; clean, edges worn. Heidelberg, Helmut Tanner, 1956.

Regiment no.8. v. Fung-Waldow: 1734 bis 1742

8th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform with navy blue trim, holding upright sword, carbine on saddle, facing right, outdoors. 8th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform with navy blue trim, holding upright sword, carbine on saddle, facing right, outdoors. Upright folio, mounted on large folio gray paper; margins; clean, edges worn. Heidelberg, Helmut Tanner, 1956.

Regiment no.7. v. Bredow: 1733 bis 1755

7th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform, black cuirass, scarlet trim, holding upright sword, facing left, outdoors. 7th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform, black cuirass, scarlet trim, holding upright sword, facing left, outdoors. Upright folio, mounted on large folio gray paper; margins; clean, edges worn. Heidelberg, Helmut Tanner, 1956.

Regiment no.6. Prinz Eugen: 1737 bis 1742

6th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform, black cuirass, scarlet trim, holding upright sword, facing left, outdoors. 6th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform, black cuirass, scarlet trim, holding upright sword, facing left, outdoors. Upright folio, mounted on large folio gray paper; margins; clean, edges worn. Heidelberg, Helmut Tanner, 1956.

Regiment no.5. Prinz Friedrich: 1711 bis 1771

5th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform, black cuirass, blue trim, holding upright sword, facing left, outdoors. 5th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform, black cuirass, blue trim, holding upright sword, facing left, outdoors. Upright folio, mounted on large folio gray paper; margins; clean, edges worn. Heidelberg, Helmut Tanner, 1956.

Regiment no.4 v. Gessler: 1733 bis 1757

4th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform with dark blue or black trim, holding upright sword, carbine on saddle, facing right, outdoors. 4th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform with dark blue or black trim, holding upright sword, carbine on saddle, facing right, outdoors. Upright folio, mounted on large folio gray paper; margins; clean, edges worn. Heidelberg, Helmut Tanner, 1956.