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

Professors at Addiscombe College. 1. Aaron Penley, Esqr. 2. Revd. W.H. Johnstone. 3. Revd. R. Inchbald. 4. Lt. Col. B...

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/)

Procession of visiting princes at Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee, 1897.

Original water-color signed by Norie; large body of European and other princes, mounted and in various uniforms, proceeding towards left, British cavalry and infantry guard in background Original water-color signed by Norie; large body of European and other princes, mounted and in various uniforms, proceeding towards left, British cavalry and infantry guard in background Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean London, Parker Gallery.

Procession of the Worth funeral, Nov. 25, 1857

Lithograph by Weingartner; panoramic view of funeral procession in 4 rows, showing military escort, catafalque, carriages, delegation, etc. Lithograph by Weingartner; panoramic view of funeral procession in 4 rows, showing military escort, catafalque, carriages, delegation, etc. Narrow oblong large folio, matted giant folio; margins trimmed; cleaned. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1948.

Procession for coronation of Emperor of India: Delhi, c. 1911

Albumen print photograph taken at the Delhi Durbar; large troop of mounted Indian lancers, seen from rear side view at left, moving toward vast white tent pavilion in right background. Albumen print photograph taken at the Delhi Durbar; large troop of mounted Indian lancers, seen from rear side view at left, moving toward vast white tent pavilion in right background. Oblong narrow; no margins; edges frayed.

Procession

Procession

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Procession featuring soldiers, artillery and other military Part of a larger set of 14 engravings and one watercolor, all mounted, or processions, views, etc. at various periods between 1592 and 1733. Large oblong folio; bound in 1/2 green morocco and green cloth stamped gold "Nürnberger Stückschiessen - 1592-1733".

Procession

Procession

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'Procession along Haarlem Road. Landscape with a procession of horsemen and chariots moving towards left, the River Ij at right, with several anchored ships, a canal at center, shepherds with their cattle in right foreground' -- British Museum. Plate 1 from fête book commemorating the royal entry into Amsterdam of Marie de Medici, the exiled Queen Mother of France (1575-1642), in 1638. From: Caspar Barlaeus, 'Medicea Hospes' (Amsterdam: 1638). 'Procession along Haarlem Road. Landscape with a procession of horsemen and chariots moving towards left, the River Ij at right, with several anchored ships, a canal at center, shepherds with their cattle in right foreground' -- British Museum. Plate 1 from fête book commemorating the royal entry into Amsterdam of Marie de Medici, the exiled Queen Mother of France (1575-1642), in 1638. From: Caspar Barlaeus, 'Medicea Hospes' (Amsterdam: 1638).

Procesion en un pueblo de las cercanias de Manila

1st of 2 colored lithographic plates by B. Giraudier after Ribelles; religious procession through village square, cathedral, buildings, hot-air balloons in background. From: 'Album Filipino. Trajes y Costumbres de Manila y sus cercanias'. [See also: Salida de la puerta de Sto. Domingo]. 1st of 2 colored lithographic plates by B. Giraudier after Ribelles; religious procession through village square, cathedral, buildings, hot-air balloons in background. From: 'Album Filipino. Trajes y Costumbres de Manila y sus cercanias'. [See also: Salida de la puerta de Sto. Domingo]. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; soiled. London, Francis Edwards, 1951.

Pro Patria et Gloria: National Guard

Lithograph (music cover?); central half-length portrait of militia officer surrounded by scrolled enframement and 16 round bust portraits of soldiers and 1 round bust portrait of civilian. Lithograph (music cover?); central half-length portrait of militia officer surrounded by scrolled enframement and 16 round bust portraits of soldiers and 1 round bust portrait of civilian. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; edges worn, slightly yellowed.

Prizori ugarsko-hervatskog bojista pod zapovědnictvom Nj. jasni. bana trojedne kraljevine Jospia Jelačića c.k. Feldma...

Tinted lithograph signed and dated by Katzler with headpiece bust portrait of Jellacic, supported by allegories, and 8 illustrations of military and campaign scenes. Tinted lithograph signed and dated by Katzler with headpiece bust portrait of Jellacic, supported by allegories, and 8 illustrations of military and campaign scenes. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1954.

Prize banner quick step

Prize banner quick step

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composed for the pianoforte by D.H. Haskell. For piano. Cover lith. illustration by Bufford: soldier receiving flag watched by mounted officers. "3"

Privates of the Guard!

Privates of the Guard!

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Humorous image: beneath a full moon, a sergeant stands shivering on a wall, facing a private first class on guard duty. Humorous image: beneath a full moon, a sergeant stands shivering on a wall, facing a private first class on guard duty. Arnett served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. After training in camouflage deception at Fort Meade in 1943, he became part of a special secret unit, the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army') in January 1944. He served in Belgium, France, Holland, Luxembourg and Germany. Encouraged by his officers, he did numerous cartoons to improve the morale of his fellow soldiers.

Private. Royal Militia St. Croix. Danish West Indies 1829

One of a pair of hand-colored line engraved plates after Kannik, signed and dated '57 by artist, number 1; standing uniform figure with details of accessories etc. [See also: Governor-General and staff. Danish West Indies 1834]. One of a pair of hand-colored line engraved plates after Kannik, signed and dated '57 by artist, number 1; standing uniform figure with details of accessories etc. [See also: Governor-General and staff. Danish West Indies 1834]. Upright folio; margins intact; mint condition. Washington, D.C., James C. Tily, 1959.

Private, Royal Marines Light Infantry, 1865

Color plate after watercolor by Stadden (at Royal Marines Museum, Portsmouth); standing uniform figure leaning against bollard, outdoors. Color plate after watercolor by Stadden (at Royal Marines Museum, Portsmouth); standing uniform figure leaning against bollard, outdoors. Upright medium folio; margins intact; clean. Admiral William Whiteside, 1988.

Private, Maryland Volunteer Infantry

One of a collection of 11 watercolors of Maryland Troops at North Point, 1814 uniforms. Figure in blue and white with rifle and red plumed hat from behind. One of a collection of 11 watercolors of Maryland Troops at North Point, 1814 uniforms. Figure in blue and white with rifle and red plumed hat from behind. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Private, Madras Artillery

1 gouache painting on mica in frame; standing uniform figure holding musket and bayonet 1 gouache painting on mica in frame; standing uniform figure holding musket and bayonet Small upright. London, Parker Gallery, 1966 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/)

Private, Light Company, marching order (with gaiters), 1821

8th in collection of 8 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (perhaps by R. Wymer), of which most appear to be copied after sketches for or figures in the painting by Dighton of a regimental uniform group in the Royal Collection; standing uniform figure, 3/4 front view with shouldered rifle, and rear view. 8th in collection of 8 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (perhaps by R. Wymer), of which most appear to be copied after sketches for or figures in the painting by Dighton of a regimental uniform group in the Royal Collection; standing uniform figure, 3/4 front view with shouldered rifle, and rear view. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. Title provided by cataloger.

Private, Heavy Marching order

One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates of uniform figures (after Capt. the Hon. George Cadogan); full-length figure looking right. One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates of uniform figures (after Capt. the Hon. George Cadogan); full-length figure looking right. Upright folio, mattede; margins trimmed; clean. Title and series title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Private, Grenadier Company, Royal Fusiliers, 1685-7

Original unsigned watercolor; standing uniform figure with grounded musket. Original unsigned watercolor; standing uniform figure with grounded musket. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Private, full dress

Private, full dress

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

Private, 35th Regiment of Foot, 1742

2nd in pair of watercolors signed by W.B. W(ollen); standing uniform figure, holding grounded musket, outdoors. [See also: Captain, 35th Regiment of Foot, 1742.] 2nd in pair of watercolors signed by W.B. W(ollen); standing uniform figure, holding grounded musket, outdoors. [See also: Captain, 35th Regiment of Foot, 1742.] Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1951. Title provided by cataloger.

Private, 10th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, September 1861-May 1862

One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Figure in blue, brown and red facing right and holding rifle; other troops in background. One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Figure in blue, brown and red facing right and holding rifle; other troops in background. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Private XXV Regiment: marching order

23rd (unnumbered) of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); standing figure of infantryman in red jacket, white trousers, shouldered rifle; hillock and seashore in background. 23rd (unnumbered) of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); standing figure of infantryman in red jacket, white trousers, shouldered rifle; hillock and seashore in background. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Lawson, 1954.

Private with turband

Private with turband

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One of a set of 4 unsigned original small wtercolors, each showing bust figure in uniform and headgear. One of a set of 4 unsigned original small wtercolors, each showing bust figure in uniform and headgear. Square, matted together; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Private with cap

Private with cap

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One of a set of 4 unsigned original small watercolors, each showing bust figure in uniform and headgear. One of a set of 4 unsigned original small watercolors, each showing bust figure in uniform and headgear. Square, matted together; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Private of the South Lancashire Regiment, c. 1914

1 photograph in oval frame; soldier standing to attention holding rifle and bayonet 1 photograph in oval frame; soldier standing to attention holding rifle and bayonet Large 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/)

Private of 3rd Foot Guards, 1814 (rear view)

2nd in pair of watercolors signed and dated by Atkinson; reclining uniform figure resting on rocks, showing rear view with bedroll and equipment. [See also: Private of 3rd Foot Guards, 1814 (front view)]. 2nd in pair of watercolors signed and dated by Atkinson; reclining uniform figure resting on rocks, showing rear view with bedroll and equipment. [See also: Private of 3rd Foot Guards, 1814 (front view)]. Large, matted small folio; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.

Private of 3rd Foot Guards, 1814 (front view)

1st in pair of watercolors signed and dated by Atkinson; standing uniform figure, front view, with grounded gun, looking down at grave marker in cemetery. [See also: Private of 3rd Foot Guards, 1814 (rear view)]. 1st in pair of watercolors signed and dated by Atkinson; standing uniform figure, front view, with grounded gun, looking down at grave marker in cemetery. [See also: Private of 3rd Foot Guards, 1814 (rear view)]. Large, matted small folio; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.

Private Lt. Co.

Private Lt. Co.

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One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothèque Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073). One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothèque Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, no. 1073). Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; mint condition. Paris, 1954.