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

Poor veterans

Poor veterans

Brown University

Two soldiers in torn clothing and uniforms, one in bare feet carrying boots over shoulded. Two soldiers in torn clothing and uniforms, one in bare feet carrying boots over shoulded. From Trümmer der französichen Armee bei ihrer Rückkher ins Vaterland im Jahre 1813. Wuppertal, Schmidt & Green, 2012

Poor Bull & his burden, or The political murraion!!!

Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Cruikshank, numbered 375, published Decr. 15th, 1819; fettered bull on ground supporting pyramid of political and soldier figures, lackeys, ecclesiastics etc. Personages include Nicholas Vansittart, John Bull, Robert Stewart, Henry Addington, and the Duke of Wellington. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Cruikshank, numbered 375, published Decr. 15th, 1819; fettered bull on ground supporting pyramid of political and soldier figures, lackeys, ecclesiastics etc. Personages include Nicholas Vansittart, John Bull, Robert Stewart, Henry Addington, and the Duke of Wellington. Upright medium folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly stained or yellowed. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958.

Poona camp of exercise, 1893: Tiffin in a hurry

Albumen print photograph; group of British officers and soldiers in pith helmets, standing in shade of tree, mounted Sikh aide with pennant in background, wagon in right background. Albumen print photograph; group of British officers and soldiers in pith helmets, standing in shade of tree, mounted Sikh aide with pennant in background, wagon in right background. 109 Title from catalog list produced by Dayal and Sons Oblong small folio; no margins; clean.

Poona camp of exercise, 1893: The officer commanding Northern Army and staff

Albumen print photograph; group of British officers, with Sikh aide holding horse and pennant, on broad open plain, other Indians in background. Albumen print photograph; group of British officers, with Sikh aide holding horse and pennant, on broad open plain, other Indians in background. No. 115 Title from catalog list produced by Dayal and Sons Oblong; no margins; upper portion slightly browned.

Poona camp of exercise, 1893: His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief watching the advance of the troops

Albumen print photograph; group of British officers, staff and Sikh troopers standing in open field, with horses, observing exercises through field glasses. Albumen print photograph; group of British officers, staff and Sikh troopers standing in open field, with horses, observing exercises through field glasses. No. 113 Title from catalog list produced by Dayal and Sons Oblong; no margins; clean.

Poona camp of exercise, 1893: His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief watching the advance of Northern Army

Albumen print photograph; group of officers in pith helmets standing among rocks in field, infantrymen crouched among rocks in front of them. Albumen print photograph; group of officers in pith helmets standing among rocks in field, infantrymen crouched among rocks in front of them. No. 131 Title from catalog list produced by Dayal and Sons Oblong; no margins; edges slightly browned.

Poona camp of exercise, 1893: His Excellency Sir George Greaves watching the action

Albumen print photograph; group of British officers and staff standing in open field, with horses, Sikh trooper with pennant at left. Albumen print photograph; group of British officers and staff standing in open field, with horses, Sikh trooper with pennant at left. 111 Title from catalog list produced by Dayal and Sons Oblong; no margins; clean.

Poona camp of exercise, 1893: His Excellency Lord Harris watching field firing near Dhamowle

Albumen print photograph; group of British officers and staff standing in open field, at left, with horses, observing exercises through field glasses. Albumen print photograph; group of British officers and staff standing in open field, at left, with horses, observing exercises through field glasses. No. 112 Title from catalog list produced by Dayal and Sons Oblong; no margins; clean.

Poona camp of exercise, 1893: Halting for tiffin

Albumen print photograph; group of British officers resting in shade on bench outside stone building, bearded Indian at left. Albumen print photograph; group of British officers resting in shade on bench outside stone building, bearded Indian at left. No. 108 Title from catalog list produced by Dayal and Sons Oblong; no margins; clean.

Poona camp of exercise, 1893: H.E. the Commander-in-Chief and staff after tiffin at Dhamowle

Albumen print photograph; group port. of Lord George Robert Harris and military staff, with 1 woman, all in white or khaki uniforms, all but 1 standing, outdoors, shaded by trees. Albumen print photograph; group port. of Lord George Robert Harris and military staff, with 1 woman, all in white or khaki uniforms, all but 1 standing, outdoors, shaded by trees. Title from catalog list produced by Dayal and Sons Oblong; no margins; lower left corner torn.

Poona camp of exercise, 1893: H.E. the Commander-in-Chief addressing the officers

Albumen print photograph; rear view of large troop of British cavalry on broad plain, plowed field in foreground, low mountain in distance. Albumen print photograph; rear view of large troop of British cavalry on broad plain, plowed field in foreground, low mountain in distance. Title from catalog list produced by Dayal and Sons Oblong small folio; no margins; slightly faded.

Poona camp of exercise, 1893: H.E. Sir George Greaves waiting to address officers

Albumen print photograph; British cavalry officers and Indian aides standing with horses on open plain, a few trees in background; handwritten in pencil on verso : "140. Harris awaiting to address ofcs.". Albumen print photograph; British cavalry officers and Indian aides standing with horses on open plain, a few trees in background; handwritten in pencil on verso : "140. Harris awaiting to address ofcs.". Title from catalog list produced by Dayal and Sons No. 140. Oblong; no margins; clean, some fading, 2 corners torn. title provided by cataloger

Poona camp of exercise, 1893: H.E. Lord Harris and Sir George Greaves watching the movements

Albumen print photograph; British officers in pith helmets seated and standing on rocks, looking toward left across open plain, Sikh trooper standing behind them, mounted officer at right. Albumen print photograph; British officers in pith helmets seated and standing on rocks, looking toward left across open plain, Sikh trooper standing behind them, mounted officer at right. Title from catalog list produced by Dayal and Sons Oblong; no margins; edges slightly faded.

Poona camp of exercise, 1893: General Beville and staff watching the enemy

Albumen print photograph; group of 6 British officers, in pith helmets, with field glasses, and Sikh attendant, standing in shade of haystack or brush pile. Albumen print photograph; group of 6 British officers, in pith helmets, with field glasses, and Sikh attendant, standing in shade of haystack or brush pile. No. 117 Title from catalog list produced by Dayal and Sons Oblong; no margins; clean.

Pontonnier Hanovrien

Pontonnier Hanovrien

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving; standing uniform figure, outdoors, holding stick in right hand, trellis in background. Hand-colored engraving; standing uniform figure, outdoors, holding stick in right hand, trellis in background. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean.

Pontonnier

Pontonnier

Brown University

Hand-colored lithograph; standing uniform figure, outdoors, saluting. Hand-colored lithograph; standing uniform figure, outdoors, saluting. Small upright; margins intact; slightly soiled. London, Spencer, 1953.

Pontonier. Czairist

Pontonier. Czairist

Brown University

21st in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 standing figures in light blue uniforms, red facings, 1 on left holding pike, 1 on left with slung rifle, holding long wooden spade. 21st in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 standing figures in light blue uniforms, red facings, 1 on left holding pike, 1 on left with slung rifle, holding long wooden spade. Mounted on folio paper, unbound; clean, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Pontoneer and drummer, 1816

One of a collection of 7 original watercolors signed by Hoffmann of uniform groups. Figure standing with rifle looking towards left at figure sitting on drum. One of a collection of 7 original watercolors signed by Hoffmann of uniform groups. Figure standing with rifle looking towards left at figure sitting on drum. Small folio, unbound; slightly soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.

Pontifikalamt Papst Pius VI. am Ostertage in der hohen Metropolitan Kirche zum heil. Stephan

Hand-colored unsigned copper engraving; enthroned pope and seated attendant clergy in background, altar in foreground faced by row of hussars and soldiers. Hand-colored unsigned copper engraving; enthroned pope and seated attendant clergy in background, altar in foreground faced by row of hussars and soldiers. Oblong folio; plate mark; margins intact; clean; collector's mark of King Friedrich August of Saxony. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Pontifici nell'Alta Italia, 1848

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 standing figures of officers in dark blue and dark gray uniforms. 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 standing figures of officers in dark blue and dark gray uniforms. 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)

Pont de Lodi, 10 Mai 1796

Lithographic proof, with autograph certification, 1822, by (?), by C. Motte; Napoleon and officers conferring in left center foreground, troops crossing bridge in right background. Lithographic proof, with autograph certification, 1822, by (?), by C. Motte; Napoleon and officers conferring in left center foreground, troops crossing bridge in right background. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger

Poniatowski

Poniatowski

Brown University

Hand-colored lithograph by Charon after Aubry, incompletely colored; full-length portrait in uniform and fur cape, mounted lancer with led horse in left background, scene of Poniatowski riding horse into river in right background. Hand-colored lithograph by Charon after Aubry, incompletely colored; full-length portrait in uniform and fur cape, mounted lancer with led horse in left background, scene of Poniatowski riding horse into river in right background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; very faded, repaired tears, spotted, soiled.

Poniatowski

Poniatowski

Brown University

One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in blue coat with red sash and fur trim. One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in blue coat with red sash and fur trim. Unbound; clean, in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Napoleon's Marshals ... c. 1830." Paris, Roulleau, 1956.

Poniatowski

Poniatowski

Brown University

Steel engraving by M. Esslinger; bust portrait in uniform. Steel engraving by M. Esslinger; bust portrait in uniform. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins intact; surface dirt. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Poniatowski

Poniatowski

Brown University

Unsigned original watercolor; equestrian portrait of Poniatowski (?) in fantastic lancer uniform, arms outstretched, horse facing right, striped tents in background. Unsigned original watercolor; equestrian portrait of Poniatowski (?) in fantastic lancer uniform, arms outstretched, horse facing right, striped tents in background. Upright, matted; margins; clean. London, W. M. Sabin, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger.

Pompiere

Pompiere

Brown University

4th in collection of 6 unsigned original watercolors; 2 standing figures of military engineers or firefighters in dark blue uniforms with brown trim, one holding rifle and the other an axe. 4th in collection of 6 unsigned original watercolors; 2 standing figures of military engineers or firefighters in dark blue uniforms with brown trim, one holding rifle and the other an axe. Bound in 1/4 vellum lettered brown and yellow cloth; clean.

Pompa funebris habita Rodtschildiÿ in exsequiÿs Serenissimi ac potentissimi Domini Dn. Friderici II Daniae, Norvegiae...

Engraving; numbered 15; panorama in 5 rows of funeral procession. Engraving; numbered 15; panorama in 5 rows of funeral procession. Small oblong folio, mounted on white board; margins trimmed; creased, slightly yellowed. From: 'Typus pompae funebris 5. Junii anno 1588, habitae Rodtschildii in exsequiis...D. Friderici II, Daniae, Norvegiae ... ugis, opera et consilio strenni ... domini Henrici Ranzovii ... et ... Christiano IIII ... dedicatus a Francisco Hogenbergio et Simone Novellano.' New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.

Pommersche Husar

Pommersche Husar

Brown University

48th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted hussar in black jacket, gray trousers, waving sabre, galloping toward left. 48th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; mounted hussar in black jacket, gray trousers, waving sabre, galloping toward left. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.