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

Queens R.W. Kent, 50th - Dinnertime in Camp: No. 5

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; kitchen crew and officer setting out food trays on ground for group of soldiers in green uniforms, tents and more soldiers in background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; kitchen crew and officer setting out food trays on ground for group of soldiers in green uniforms, tents and more soldiers in background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

Queen's Westminster Rifle Volunteers

Original water-color signed by Feller; mounted and standing uniform group of officers and men, band in right background, ambulance wagon in left distance Original water-color signed by Feller; mounted and standing uniform group of officers and men, band in right background, ambulance wagon in left distance Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean

Queen's spectre

Queen's spectre

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One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate dated 10th May 1837 - 24th November 1838. Figure in white leaning on rifle. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate dated 10th May 1837 - 24th November 1838. Figure in white leaning on rifle. Upright folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; clean. London, Spencer, 1952.

Queen's Royals

Queen's Royals

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One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches (by Wingate?). Partially colored sketch of 4 figures, one resting in chair. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches (by Wingate?). Partially colored sketch of 4 figures, one resting in chair. Square folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; slightly foxed. London, Spencer, 1952.

Queen's Own Royal Staffordshire Yeomanry

Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; mounted and standing uniform figures in countryside. Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; mounted and standing uniform figures in countryside. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1975.

Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars

Original watercolor signed and dated by (Captain) E.A. Campbell; standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed and dated by (Captain) E.A. Campbell; standing uniform figure. Upright, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, c. 1920

Original watercolor signed by Ibbetson; standing figure of officer in mess dress. Original watercolor signed by Ibbetson; standing figure of officer in mess dress. Upright folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1972. title provided by cataloger

Queen's Light Dragoons, Canada: a reconnoitre on the frontier

Colored lithograph by Endicott after Cane; uniform figure of officer galloping along country road, followed by 2 troopers at right. Colored lithograph by Endicott after Cane; uniform figure of officer galloping along country road, followed by 2 troopers at right. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Queen Victoria's visit to the City of London on the 9th November 1837

Colored lithograph by and after Browne, printed by Smart; procession of State Coach and escort of Yeomen of the Guard etc. arriving at Temple Bar, decorated buildings in background, spectators in foreground. Colored lithograph by and after Browne, printed by Smart; procession of State Coach and escort of Yeomen of the Guard etc. arriving at Temple Bar, decorated buildings in background, spectators in foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; edges slightly worn. London, Parker Gallery.

Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force Lunsdens)

One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in Khaki and red with sword facing left. One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in Khaki and red with sword facing left. Unbound; in 1/2 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed and slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Queen Victoria's Jubilee service at St. Paul's Cathedral, 1897

Original photograph (by E. & S. Woodbury); Queen seated in landau in foreground hearing service conducted by assembled ecclesiastics, mounted royalties in uniform nearby, other carriages, soldiers, spectators, buildings etc. in background. Original photograph (by E. & S. Woodbury); Queen seated in landau in foreground hearing service conducted by assembled ecclesiastics, mounted royalties in uniform nearby, other carriages, soldiers, spectators, buildings etc. in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean, mat soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger.

Queen Victoria's dances

Queen Victoria's dances

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For piano. Title page illustration: printed color lithograph of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert dancing / "Lith. & Printed in colors by Wagner & McGuigan, 100 Chesnut St. Phila." According to Dichter & Shapiro, Early American sheet music, the publisher used this address in 1845.

Queen Victoria: Song

Queen Victoria: Song

Brown University

Subject: Equestrian portrait of Queen Victoria in review uniform on pedestal, in enframement of crown, roses, thistles and shamrocks. Subject: Equestrian portrait of Queen Victoria in review uniform on pedestal, in enframement of crown, roses, thistles and shamrocks. Title continues: The poetry by James Goold esqr, the music composed by Sir Henry R. Bishop. Price 3/-

Queen Victoria reviewing the 17th Lancers July 5, 1853

Color lithograph (from music sheet cover?); military review of lancers and others, Queen, mounted, watching in right middle distance, lancer and Life Guardsman in left foreground. Color lithograph (from music sheet cover?); military review of lancers and others, Queen, mounted, watching in right middle distance, lancer and Life Guardsman in left foreground. Small upright folio, matted; margins; corner of lower right margin torn away. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1952. .

Queen Victoria reviewing cavalry at Chobham, 1853

Original watercolor sketch signed and dated bottom right by Campion; Queen, mounted, with military suite in left foreground, lancers marching past at right. Original watercolor sketch signed and dated bottom right by Campion; Queen, mounted, with military suite in left foreground, lancers marching past at right. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; slightly yellowed. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953. title provided by cataloger

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert with their children, c. 1848

Chromolith; group portrait, showing Prince Consort in uniform, open doors, terrace and view in background. Chromolith; group portrait, showing Prince Consort in uniform, open doors, terrace and view in background. Oblong, mounted on small folio white board; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958. Title supplied by cataloger

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria

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Original photograph by Walery (pseudonym of Count Stanislaw Julian Ostrorog), Photographer to the Queen, with facsimile signature, mounted on cream board. Full-length portrait from the side, looking left, indoors. Original photograph by Walery (pseudonym of Count Stanislaw Julian Ostrorog), Photographer to the Queen, with facsimile signature, mounted on cream board. Full-length portrait from the side, looking left, indoors. Upright medium folio; mount slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger.

Queen Mary, '45

Queen Mary, '45

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Original ink sketch, signed and dated by artist; rear view of 4 soldiers looking over rail of ship. Original ink sketch, signed and dated by artist; rear view of 4 soldiers looking over rail of ship. Upright; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist.

Queen Mary II, reviewing the militia of London and Westminster, in Hyde-Park, A.D. 1692: To Her Royal Highness Fredri...

Color mezzotint by V. Green after Huck published Octr. 18th, 1791; Queen in center with attendants being welcomed by commander and aides at left, coach in right background. Color mezzotint by V. Green after Huck published Octr. 18th, 1791; Queen in center with attendants being welcomed by commander and aides at left, coach in right background. Plate XI from 'Acta Historica Reginarum Angliae'. London, Parker Gallery, 1958.

Queen Mary

Queen Mary

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Three soldiers are shown reclining on the deck of the Queen Mary; two are sleeping, one is reading. Three soldiers are shown reclining on the deck of the Queen Mary; two are sleeping, one is reading.

Queen kneeling and taking oath or blessing

One of a set of 4 (of ?) engraved plates showing Queen kneeling and taking oath or blessing. From (?): 'Kong Frederik den Siettes allernaadigste Forordninger og aabne Breve fra den 16de Martii 1808...' One of a set of 4 (of ?) engraved plates showing Queen kneeling and taking oath or blessing. From (?): 'Kong Frederik den Siettes allernaadigste Forordninger og aabne Breve fra den 16de Martii 1808...' Oblong; plate marks, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.

Queen Alexandra

Queen Alexandra

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One of a pair of photogravure plates after photographs by Gunn & Stewart; Queen Alexandra 3/4-length in gown, orders and diadem. [See also: King Edward VII.] One of a pair of photogravure plates after photographs by Gunn & Stewart; Queen Alexandra 3/4-length in gown, orders and diadem. [See also: King Edward VII.] Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; edges worn and slightly soiled. Bournemouth, Mathews, 1954.

Quebec's royal welcome to her future king and queen, Canada, Sept. 16, 1901

Original stereoview photograph by B.L. Singley, published by Keystone View Company of the celebration in Quebec welcoming King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra September 16, 1901. Original stereoview photograph by B.L. Singley, published by Keystone View Company of the celebration in Quebec welcoming King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra September 16, 1901. Oblong small folio; mounted on tan board; clean.

Que diable fais tu la?

Que diable fais tu la?

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One of a pair of copper-engraved caricature plates, numbered 23; this one showing officer, fortified town in right background. From an unidentified series of prints by etcher Robert Brichet after German painter Gottfried Bernhard Goetz. [See also: Je fais mon possible--Mr.] One of a pair of copper-engraved caricature plates, numbered 23; this one showing officer, fortified town in right background. From an unidentified series of prints by etcher Robert Brichet after German painter Gottfried Bernhard Goetz. [See also: Je fais mon possible--Mr.] Upright; margins slightly trimmed; soiled and worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.

Que c'est comme un bouquet de fleurs

Original watercolor caricature signed by Lavrate, on tan paper; group of officers bound up as in paper posy-holder. Original watercolor caricature signed by Lavrate, on tan paper; group of officers bound up as in paper posy-holder. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; edges worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. Title: Que c'est comme un bouquet de fleurs. Annotation: Gde. Nationale

Quartermaster. Hausa Constabulary, 1897

Supplement to suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; quartermaster in dark blue coat, red facings, bright red fez. Supplement to suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; quartermaster in dark blue coat, red facings, bright red fez. Small, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, red leather label st. gold "African regiments 1897-1957 - water colors by C.C.P. Lawson". London, Lawson, 1959.

Quartermaster of Grenadier Guards, c. 1834

Original unsigned gouache; half-length portrait of officer outdoors, cocked hat under right arm. Original unsigned gouache; half-length portrait of officer outdoors, cocked hat under right arm. Small upright, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Quarter-Master Guest of the Pembrokeshire Cavalry. 1798

One of a collection of 11 partially hand-colored, tinted or uncolored caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838. One of a collection of 11 partially hand-colored, tinted or uncolored caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838. Upright; margins; discoloration along margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.