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

Prince Leopold

Prince Leopold

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving; full-length portrait in British uniform, standing beside cannon, landscape background. Hand-colored engraving; full-length portrait in British uniform, standing beside cannon, landscape background. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close.

Prince Impériale d'Autriche

113th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; equestrian portrait of Austrian archduke, in aquamarine jacket, holding cap, facing right. 113th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; equestrian portrait of Austrian archduke, in aquamarine jacket, holding cap, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Prince Imperial galop

Prince Imperial galop

Brown University

Three-quarter length portrait of Prince Imperial in uniform; Stannard & Dixon, Imp. Three-quarter length portrait of Prince Imperial in uniform; Stannard & Dixon, Imp. By Charles Coote Junr. Price 4/-

Prince Imperial galop

Prince Imperial galop

Brown University

Oval three-quarter length portrait of young Prince Imperial in uniform of French grenadier ; signed 'W.R. Mallyon 1863'; W.R. Mallyon, Lith., Stannard & Dixon. Oval three-quarter length portrait of young Prince Imperial in uniform of French grenadier ; signed 'W.R. Mallyon 1863'; W.R. Mallyon, Lith., Stannard & Dixon. By Charles Coote Junr. Price 3/-

Prince Hilt's, Alias Duke d'Anglem's Narrow Escape After Exposing His Precious Person in Performing Prodigies of Valo...

Etched caricature by and after C. W(illiams). 'A supposed incident in the action outside San Sebastian on 9 April. Angoulême, and a second officer of rank and two soldiers are terror-struck at a cannonade from the fortress of San Sebastian, the name on a flag flying from a citadel on the extreme left. From within the walls rise the words: What you can run, when you 're frightened eh!—we are not conquered yet, and with the support of England will ever cry Liberty or Death. The masonry of a wall and an ancient stone building is breached (left); a huge cannon-ball bounds off to the right. Angoulême, with his right hand clapped to his posterior and holding his sheathed sword in his right hand, looks over his shoulder towards the citadel, exclaiming Parbleu vat is dat—sauve qui peut!! He wears a cocked hat with a helmet-crown on which stands a crowing Gallic cock; it has two enormous feathers, one red, one blue, both half-white. His companion, probably Prince Hohenlohe, throws up both arms in terror. The two soldiers are equally terrified; one holds up an infant spiked on a bayonet, the other's bayonet transfixes a cat. In the background are dead and fleeing French-men. In the foreground (left) lie a Proclamation across a Bulletein, with a pen and overturned ink-bottle, and two orders on ribbons' -- British Museum Etched caricature by and after C. W(illiams). 'A supposed incident in the action outside San Sebastian on 9 April. Angoulême, and a second officer of rank and two soldiers are terror-struck at a cannonade from the fortress of San Sebastian, the name on a flag flying from a citadel on the extreme left. From within the walls rise the words: What you can run, when you 're frightened eh!—we are not conquered yet, and with the support of England will ever cry Liberty or Death. The masonry of a wall and an ancient stone building is breached (left); a huge cannon-ball bounds off to the right. Angoulême, with his right hand clapped to his posterior and holding his sheathed sword in his right hand, looks over his shoulder towards the citadel, exclaiming Parbleu vat is dat—sauve qui peut!! He wears a cocked hat with a helmet-crown on which stands a crowing Gallic cock; it has two enormous feathers, one red, one blue, both half-white. His companion, probably Prince Hohenlohe, throws up both arms in terror. The two soldiers are equally terrified; one holds up an infant spiked on a bayonet, the other's bayonet transfixes a cat. In the background are dead and fleeing French-men. In the foreground (left) lie a Proclamation across a Bulletein, with a pen and overturned ink-bottle, and two orders on ribbons' -- British Museum Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1964. Caption: London Pubd. April 19th 1823, by S. W. Fores 41 Piccadilly.

Prince George

Prince George

Brown University

Subject: half-length portrait of the Duke of York in naval uniform, enframement of foliage with three illustrations of buildings, ship; Oscar Brandstetter, Leipzig. Subject: half-length portrait of the Duke of York in naval uniform, enframement of foliage with three illustrations of buildings, ship; Oscar Brandstetter, Leipzig. Title continues: A Royal antique dance. Air de gavotte caracteristique. Handel Parnum op. 15 . 'Composed in honour & specially dedicated to H.R.H. "The Duke of York" K.G.' 'Played with great success at the principal theatres & fashionable watering places and by all the leading bands. Played with great success at the Promenade Concerts Covent Garden, London (conductor Mr. Frederic H. Cowen)'

Prince Gal. Poniatowski

Prince Gal. Poniatowski

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated by J. Boze; 3/4-length portrait in hussar uniform, hatless, outdoors. Original watercolor signed and dated by J. Boze; 3/4-length portrait in hussar uniform, hatless, outdoors. Upright, matted; no margins; slightly faded and yellowed.

Prince Frederic, Troupes de Brunswic

One of a collection of 5 unsigned slightly crude watercolors of uniform figures in an album. Figure in blue and white with rifle. One of a collection of 5 unsigned slightly crude watercolors of uniform figures in an album. Figure in blue and white with rifle. Parchment, no title Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Prince Eugene of Savoy

Prince Eugene of Savoy

Brown University

Engraving by Jean Audran after Vivien; full-length portrait, outdoors, in armour, with young attendant, battle in left distance, allegorical figures of victory and herald at upper left, drapery in right background. Engraving by Jean Audran after Vivien; full-length portrait, outdoors, in armour, with young attendant, battle in left distance, allegorical figures of victory and herald at upper left, drapery in right background. Giant upright folio; margins trimmed; creased. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Prince de la Paix

Prince de la Paix

Brown University

Engraving by J.B. Fosséyeux, 1810; full-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, standing on terrace, fort and bay in distance. Engraving by J.B. Fosséyeux, 1810; full-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, standing on terrace, fort and bay in distance. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

Prince Bagrathion animating and leading on the Cossacks: A View of the Valley of Ruesse and the Lake of Lucerne in th...

2nd in pair of colored aquatints by Vendramini after Porter; Bagration, mounted, leading cossacks, grenadiers and artillery up slope, with river and mountain valley in background, illustration of Imperial eagle above. 2nd in pair of colored aquatints by Vendramini after Porter; Bagration, mounted, leading cossacks, grenadiers and artillery up slope, with river and mountain valley in background, illustration of Imperial eagle above. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins; repaired tears, slightly soiled. London, Spencer, 1955.

Prince Arthur's band march

Subject: Bust portrait of Prince Arthur of Connaught in uniform of the Rifle Brigade; 'M. Watson Lith', 'Stannard & Son, Imp.' Subject: Bust portrait of Prince Arthur of Connaught in uniform of the Rifle Brigade; 'M. Watson Lith', 'Stannard & Son, Imp.' Title continues: By Edmond Reyloff. Price 3/-

Prince Arthur (A Sketch, 1853)

Color lithograph by R.J. Lane after Winterhalter, published January 22nd, 1855; standing figure of child in Grenadier Guard uniform. Color lithograph by R.J. Lane after Winterhalter, published January 22nd, 1855; standing figure of child in Grenadier Guard uniform. Small upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

Prince Albert's Somerset Light Infantry - 13th Foot

10th in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; 3 standing uniform figures in tent camp, 1 on left in gray greatcoat, smaller figures in camp background. 10th in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; 3 standing uniform figures in tent camp, 1 on left in gray greatcoat, smaller figures in camp background. Folio and large folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

Prince Albert's Own, or, The Royal Eleventh Hussar [Quadrilles]

Color lithographed music cover ['arranged for the pianoforte by John Weippert']; mounted uniform figure with upraised sword. Color lithographed music cover ['arranged for the pianoforte by John Weippert']; mounted uniform figure with upraised sword. Upright, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

Prince Albert's band march

as performed by the military bands ; composed by Stephen Glover. For piano. Caption title: Prince Albert's march. Title page illustration: equestrian portrait of Prince Albert / Bufford & Co. Lith.

Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg and Gotha

Color lithograph printed by L.M. Lefevre; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and garter cloak. Color lithograph printed by L.M. Lefevre; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and garter cloak. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Prince Albert in the uniform of the 11th Hussars

Color lithgraph; equestrian portrait in uniform, riding toward left, smaller mounted figures in background. Color lithgraph; equestrian portrait in uniform, riding toward left, smaller mounted figures in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery

Prince Albert in Hussar uniform, c. 1840-1845

Color print by Baxter; 3/4-length portrait in uniform with Garter ribbon, fur bonnet in left hand. Color print by Baxter; 3/4-length portrait in uniform with Garter ribbon, fur bonnet in left hand. Upright, matted small folio; no margins; clean. Los Angeles, Dawson, 1947. Title supplied by cataloger

Prince Albert in Garter robes

Color lithograph; full-length portrait in Garter costume and cloak, plumed hat in hand, background of Windsor Castle, drapery etc. Color lithograph; full-length portrait in Garter costume and cloak, plumed hat in hand, background of Windsor Castle, drapery etc. Upright, matted small folio; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger

Primo Regimento di Truppa Leggera

One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 figures, two from the front and one from the rear, two holding rifles; uniform details in margins. In 'Army of Prince Eugene, Viceroy of Italy - Original Water Colors'. One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 figures, two from the front and one from the rear, two holding rifles; uniform details in margins. In 'Army of Prince Eugene, Viceroy of Italy - Original Water Colors'. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Primo Reggimento de Confini d'Infanteria Banal

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. Soldier standing at attention with rifle, tents in distance. 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. Soldier standing at attention with rifle, tents in distance. Upright small folio, unbound, foxed; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped fold "Austrian Troops in Italy, ca. 1770." Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961

Prim en la batalla de Tetuan (Sans.)

Chromolithograph by Miralles (after an oil painting by Francisco Sans Cabot in the Palacio de la Capitanía General, Barcelona); General Prim, mounted, leading troops in battle in 1860. Chromolithograph by Miralles (after an oil painting by Francisco Sans Cabot in the Palacio de la Capitanía General, Barcelona); General Prim, mounted, leading troops in battle in 1860. Upright; margins torn; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.

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Brown University

4th of 14 watercolor copies after originals by Lex in General Staff library in Berlin, signed and dated by Giersberg; uniform figures of 4th Regiment of Polish Infantry (each with attached slip with description in Polish and German); 2 infantrymen in navy blue and gold jackets, presenting arms. 4th of 14 watercolor copies after originals by Lex in General Staff library in Berlin, signed and dated by Giersberg; uniform figures of 4th Regiment of Polish Infantry (each with attached slip with description in Polish and German); 2 infantrymen in navy blue and gold jackets, presenting arms. Large folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, dark red leather label stamped gold; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Preussisches Husarenkorps

28th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing hussar in blue jacket and trousers, red waiscoat, gold trim, outdoors. 28th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing hussar in blue jacket and trousers, red waiscoat, gold trim, 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.

Preussische Kürassier Officier

Color lithograph (after Vernet); officer waving sword, on galloping horse moving towards right, battle suggested in background. Color lithograph (after Vernet); officer waving sword, on galloping horse moving towards right, battle suggested in background. Upright folio; margins entirely trimmed away. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Preussische Kuirassier: Unteroffizier mit seinem Pferde

Lithograph by and after Krüger, printed by Helmlehner in König. Lith. Inst.; standing cavalryman with horse, outdoors. Lithograph by and after Krüger, printed by Helmlehner in König. Lith. Inst.; standing cavalryman with horse, outdoors. Oblong folio; margins trimmed close; foxed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.