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

Pigalle, Paris: Apr. '45

Original ink and watercolor sketch on white notebook paper, signed and dated by artist; six people - 3 soldiers, 2 women and civilian man - talking and drinking at bar. Original ink and watercolor sketch on white notebook paper, signed and dated by artist; six people - 3 soldiers, 2 women and civilian man - talking and drinking at bar. Upright; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist

Pierriers vulgarly called Pattereros

Hand colored engraving; 3 soldiers on shore in foreground operating small one-man cannon mounted on swivels on wooden frame, similar weapons in use on boats and ship in background. Hand colored engraving; 3 soldiers on shore in foreground operating small one-man cannon mounted on swivels on wooden frame, similar weapons in use on boats and ship in background. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Pierre Micheroux, au 7e Régt. Artilleur à Lion, 1806

Crude water-color of full-length soldier holding a sprig of laurel leaves above which is a flaming grenade. By his feet is a bird-like figure; title and date in black ink on each side and below Crude water-color of full-length soldier holding a sprig of laurel leaves above which is a flaming grenade. By his feet is a bird-like figure; title and date in black ink on each side and below Small upright folio. South Deerfield, MA, Douglas Auctioneers (acc. 1999). Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Pierre Marie Louis Comte de Frotte

Mezzotint by S. W. Reynolds after Howard; 3/4 length portrait, seated in uniform. Mezzotint by S. W. Reynolds after Howard; 3/4 length portrait, seated in uniform. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; worn, soiled. title: Pierre Marie Louis Comte de Frotte caption: H. Howard pinxt. caption: S. W. Reynolds sculpt. banner: PRO DEO ET REGE

Pierre le Turc Capitein op het Vlissingsche Kaper-Schip de Zeeuw

One of a pair of engraved plated after paintings by Perkois, 1782, engraved by van Megen and dated 1783; 3/4 length portraits in naval dress with nautical backgrounds and ornamental enframements. See also: Nicolas Jarry, Capitein op het Vlissingsche Kaper Schip de Vlissinger. One of a pair of engraved plated after paintings by Perkois, 1782, engraved by van Megen and dated 1783; 3/4 length portraits in naval dress with nautical backgrounds and ornamental enframements. See also: Nicolas Jarry, Capitein op het Vlissingsche Kaper Schip de Vlissinger. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; worn, torn, soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Pierre Jacques Etienne Cambronne, (Baron de) Maréchal-de-Camp, l'un des Commandants de l'Ordre Royal de la Légion d'H...

Line-and-stipple-engraving (from book?); round bust portrait in uniform. Line-and-stipple-engraving (from book?); round bust portrait in uniform. Small upright; margins trimmed; slight foxing. title: Pierre Jacques Etienne Cambronne, (Baron de) Maréchal-de-Camp, l'un des Commandants de l'OrdreRoyal de la Légion d'Honneur caption: Né le 26 Décembre 1770, à Nantes, Dept de la Loire Inférieure. La Garde meurt, elle ne se rend pas--Cambronne caption: Déposé à la Direction caption: Bataille de Waterloo 17 Juin 1815 caption: A Paris, chez l'auteur, rue de Francs Bourgeois St. Michel, No 6

Pier 7, Manila 1945

Pier 7, Manila 1945

Brown University

Original pencil sketch, signed and dated by Murphy, of a sunken ship, part of a pier, and buildings in background in Manila. Original pencil sketch, signed and dated by Murphy, of a sunken ship, part of a pier, and buildings in background in Manila. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.

Piemonte, 1859: Volontarii di S. Giorgio Canavese

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; standing figure of infantryman wearing short gray jacket, purple trousers, belt with Italian national colors. 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; standing figure of infantryman wearing short gray jacket, purple trousers, belt with Italian national colors. 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)

Piemonte, 1859: Brigata Cacciatori delle Alpi, Fanteria 1. e 2. uniforme

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; 3 standing figures of officer and infantrymen, in dark and light blue uniforms, kepis. 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; 3 standing figures of officer and infantrymen, in dark and light blue uniforms, kepis. 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)

Piemonte, 1859: Brigata Cacciatori delle Alpi

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 officer and cavalryman, in dark and light blue uniforms, kepis. 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 officer and cavalryman, in dark and light blue uniforms, kepis. 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)

Piemonte, 1848: Bersaglieri Carlo Alberto (Mantovani)

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by 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 officer and infantryman in dark blue uniforms, red trim, wide-brim hats. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by 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 officer and infantryman in dark blue uniforms, red trim, wide-brim hats. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Piemonte Reale Cavalleria

From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; back view of cavalryman in black jacket, gray trousers, red trim, dragoon helmet, facing left. From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; back view of cavalryman in black jacket, gray trousers, red trim, dragoon helmet, facing left. Unbound; clean, some slightly yellowed; in red portfolio, black label st. gold "Italian uniforms, 1900-1912; original watercolor caricatures" by "J. Ronny". Rome, Querzola, 1967.

Piemonte Aosta. Corpo Coutabiule Militaire. Commissariato Me.

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/)

Piemonte 1860: Regimento guide

Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Italo Cenni; mounted uniform figure riding towards left. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Italo Cenni; mounted uniform figure riding towards left. Upright, matted; margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki.

Pictor Alexandro Magno.... Farnesi...

Engraving by and after Otto and Gijbert van Veen; half-length portrait of Farnese in armor, with shield and trident-like weapon, in oval enframement with allegorical figures, 2 round illustrations of battles at upper left and right. Engraving by and after Otto and Gijbert van Veen; half-length portrait of Farnese in armor, with shield and trident-like weapon, in oval enframement with allegorical figures, 2 round illustrations of battles at upper left and right. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.

Picquet of the 4th Goorkhas, Basawul, 12. Dec. 1878

Wash drawing signed and dated by Simpson; four soldiers on rocky outcrop. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, June 14, 1879. Wash drawing signed and dated by Simpson; four soldiers on rocky outcrop. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, June 14, 1879. Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953. 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/)

Picket Company XI regiment

20th of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original uniform of uniform groups and figures, etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); red-coated soldier at attention Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean London, Lawson, 1954

Picked up after the Battle of Salamanca by Major Hast.

40th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache port., 3 ink or pencil sketches; miniature bust portrait of French officer, in blue coat with scarlet epaulettes. 40th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache port., 3 ink or pencil sketches; miniature bust portrait of French officer, in blue coat with scarlet epaulettes. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1959.

Piccot-de Peccaduc

Piccot-de Peccaduc

Brown University

One of a group of four original watercolors attributed to Moreau, le jeune; full-length portrait of Cadet (Piccot de Peccaduc) with sword, outdoors. One of a group of four original watercolors attributed to Moreau, le jeune; full-length portrait of Cadet (Piccot de Peccaduc) with sword, outdoors. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. subtitle provided by cataloger title: PICCOT - DE PECCADUC annotation: From Set: (Moreau, le jeune) - (French Cadets of the Ecole Militaire and Cadet Uniform, c.1780)

Pianta et elevatione della Reale Citta e Fortezza di Buda, capitale del Regno d'Ungara assediate dall' Armi della Sac...

Engraved print by G.G. Rossi; bird's-eye panoramic view of siege of Buda, showing massed armies and bombardment; includes descriptive chart. Engraved print by G.G. Rossi; bird's-eye panoramic view of siege of Buda, showing massed armies and bombardment; includes descriptive chart. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; some staining or foxing.

Physical aid,--or--Britannia recover'd from a trance; --also, the patriotic courage of Sherry Andrew & a peep thro' t...

From their hilltop vantage point, Whig politicians and Britannia, (l.), watch as French troops, (r.), swarm into boats and set off in their direction. A dense fog surrounds Hawkesbury, Addington, Britannia, Fox, and Sheridan, who attempt to deceive themselves into believing that the vision revealed by a break in the fog poses no threat to England. Hawkesbury stands on the far left of the figure group. His face droops in dismay as he holds Britannia's cracked shield and broken spear. Next, Addington is drawn in profile and angrily scowls in the direction of Napoleon and his troops. He supports Britannia with his body and his left hand while attempting to revive Britannia with a vial of "Gun-Powder" he holds in his right hand. Britannia, a formidable female in classical dress, has fallen into a swoon at the sight of Napoleon in the distance. She is completely disheveled in appearance: her hair is uncoiffed and wild, and the bodice of her dress has slipped and now reveals her left breast. The pose she assumes, along with her now cracked shield, suggests that she has experienced a physical, possibly sexual, assault. Arms and legs flung wide, Britannia has collapsed to the ground and now begs the politicians of "dis grace" to come to her aid. Sheridan, comically dressed as a harlequin, or a zanie, makes a great scene of coming to the rescue. The costume, however, is ill fitting and strains to cover his exaggerated paunch, and, in some areas is ragged and torn. Sheridan stands with his feet firmly planted and arms extended in a pose that mirrors that of Britannia. His right foot is planted between her legs and his left is outstretched towards the Channel. The devices he has to protect Britannia are meager indeed; a wooden club/sword inscribed "Dramatic-Loyalty," and a golden shield bearing a Gorgon's head upon which is inscribed, "Abuse, Bouncing, Puffing, Detraction, Stolen Jests, Malevolence, Stale Wit, Envy." Fox is clearly the most ineffective member of the group. Partly swallowed by the fog, Fox attempts to view the approaching troops by looking through his hat. In so doing, he complains that there is nothing whatsoever to be worried about, and wonders why Britannia has awakened with such a fright. On the right side of the image, the scene of Napoleon and his troops is quite comical. George notes that the figure of Napoleon, prominently represented as a large head supported by spindly arms and legs and without a torso, is here the satirical figure of "No-Body." From their hilltop vantage point, Whig politicians and Britannia, (l.), watch as French troops, (r.), swarm into boats and set off in their direction. A dense fog surrounds Hawkesbury, Addington, Britannia, Fox, and Sheridan, who attempt to deceive themselves into believing that the vision revealed by a break in the fog poses no threat to England. Hawkesbury stands on the far left of the figure group. His face droops in dismay as he holds Britannia's cracked shield and broken spear. Next, Addington is drawn in profile and angrily scowls in the direction of Napoleon and his troops. He supports Britannia with his body and his left hand while attempting to revive Britannia with a vial of "Gun-Powder" he holds in his right hand. Britannia, a formidable female in classical dress, has fallen into a swoon at the sight of Napoleon in the distance. She is completely disheveled in appearance: her hair is uncoiffed and wild, and the bodice of her dress has slipped and now reveals her left breast. The pose she assumes, along with her now cracked shield, suggests that she has experienced a physical, possibly sexual, assault. Arms and legs flung wide, Britannia has collapsed to the ground and now begs the politicians of "dis grace" to come to her aid. Sheridan, comically dressed as a harlequin, or a zanie, makes a great scene of coming to the rescue. The costume, however, is ill fitting and strains to cover his exaggerated paunch, and, in some areas is ragged and torn. Sheridan stands with his feet firmly planted and arms extended in a pose that mirrors that of Britannia. His right foot is planted between her legs and his left is outstretched towards the Channel. The devices he has to protect Britannia are meager indeed; a wooden club/sword inscribed "Dramatic-Loyalty," and a golden shield bearing a Gorgon's head upon which is inscribed, "Abuse, Bouncing, Puffing, Detraction, Stolen Jests, Malevolence, Stale Wit, Envy." Fox is clearly the most ineffective member of the group. Partly swallowed by the fog, Fox attempts to view the approaching troops by looking through his hat. In so doing, he complains that there is nothing whatsoever to be worried about, and wonders why Britannia has awakened with such a fright. On the right side of the image, the scene of Napoleon and his troops is quite comical. George notes that the figure of Napoleon, prominently represented as a large head supported by spindly arms and legs and without a torso, is here the satirical figure of "No-Body." Published by Hannah Humphrey. For a later, reduced copy of this image, see British Museum, BM 9972a. 1803-03-14 Caption: Publd March 14th 1803 by H. Humphrey, 27 St James's Street Dialogue: Hawkesbury: "Yes my Lady, you must try to stand up, or we shall never be able to 'March to Paris."" Dialogue: Addington: "Do not be alarm'd my dear Lady! the Buggabo's (the honest Gentlemen, I mean) are avowedly directed to Colonial Service; they can have nothing to do Here my Lady!--nothing to do with Us!--do take a sniff or two, to raise your Spirits, and try to stand, if it is only upon One Leg!" Dialogue: Brittania: "Doctors & Ministers of dis grace defend me!" Dialogue: Fox: "Dear me--what can be the reason of the Old Lady being awak'd in such a Fright?--I declare I can't see a thing of the Buggabo's!" Dialogue: Sheridan: "Let 'em come!-dam'me!!!--Where are the French Buggabo's? Single handed I'd beat forty of 'em!!! dam'me I'd pay 'em like Renter Shares,--sconce off their half Crowns!!! Mulct them out of their Benefits & come ye Drury Lane Slang over 'em!"

Physical aid--or--Britannia recovered from a trance; -- also the courage of Sherry Andrew and a peep through the fog

In this image, etched after an original by Gillray, a group of British ministers and the swooning Britannia occupy a hilltop overlooking a body of water. The dense fog that has obscurred their view begins to clear and reveals the advancing French troops led by Napoleon. Shocked by the sight, Britannia falls backwards into the arms of Lord Hawkesbury (2nd from l.), and Addington (far l.) attempts to revive her using a vial of gunpowder. Behind Hawkesbury, Charles James Fox is lost in the fog and pretends to peer through his hat at the French troops. William Sherridan, dressed as a zany in a harlequin's costume, wields a club in his right hand and carries a small gold shield in his left. His ridiculous clothing, as well as the inscription of "Dramatic Loyalty" on his club, suggest that his melodramatic attempts to protect Britannia are ineffective. In this image, etched after an original by Gillray, a group of British ministers and the swooning Britannia occupy a hilltop overlooking a body of water. The dense fog that has obscurred their view begins to clear and reveals the advancing French troops led by Napoleon. Shocked by the sight, Britannia falls backwards into the arms of Lord Hawkesbury (2nd from l.), and Addington (far l.) attempts to revive her using a vial of gunpowder. Behind Hawkesbury, Charles James Fox is lost in the fog and pretends to peer through his hat at the French troops. William Sherridan, dressed as a zany in a harlequin's costume, wields a club in his right hand and carries a small gold shield in his left. His ridiculous clothing, as well as the inscription of "Dramatic Loyalty" on his club, suggest that his melodramatic attempts to protect Britannia are ineffective. Published by John Miller, n.d. This reduced copy was published in 1818 by John Miller in a volume titled 'The Caricatures of Gillray.' Dialogue: Addington: "Yes my Lady you must try to Stand up or we shall never be able to March to Paris." Dialogue: Hawkesbury: "Do not be alarm'd my dear Lady-- the Buggabos (The Honest Gentlemen I mean), are avowedly directed to Colonial Service! They can have nothing to do here, my Lady! nothing to do with US!--do take a sniff or two to raise your spirits and try to stand, if it is only upon One Leg." Dialogue: Brittania: "Doctors & Ministers of Grace Defend Me!" Dialogue: Fox: (looking into his hat): "Dear me what can the matter be the reasons of the Old Lady being awkd in such a fright? I declare that I can't see naything of the Buggabos!!" Dialogue: Sheridan: "Let em come! d'am me!!! Where are the French Bugaboos? Single handed I'd beat forty of 'em!!! damme I'd pay tm like renters shares sconce of their half crowns!!! mulet them out of their Benifits, &c come y Drury Lane Slang over 'em." Printed Signature: James Gillray des. 1803

Phrenological illustrations, or The science practically developed

Hand-colored etched caricature; scene of cranial examinations, including 2 soldiers of 10th Hussars. Hand-colored etched caricature; scene of cranial examinations, including 2 soldiers of 10th Hussars. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. London, Maggs, 1953.

Photographic portrait of Bavarian officer with moustache, wearing glasses

Original albumen print photograph; half-length portrait of officer, with handlebar mustache, wearing spectacles, seated, facing right. Original albumen print photograph; half-length portrait of officer, with handlebar mustache, wearing spectacles, seated, facing right. Upright; no margins; clean, trace of former oval enframement around corners.

Photograph of soldier with helmet and rifle

One of a collection of 10 carte-de-visite portraits by numerous photographers showing military officers and enlisted personnel, this one a studio portrait of an unidentified soldier with helmet and rifle. One of a collection of 10 carte-de-visite portraits by numerous photographers showing military officers and enlisted personnel, this one a studio portrait of an unidentified soldier with helmet and rifle. Upright carte-de-visite; slight spotting. Title supplied by cataloger.

Photograph of seated soldier in uniform

One of a collection of 10 carte-de-visite portraits by numerous photographers showing military officers and enlisted personnel, this one of an unidentified soldier in uniform, seated, by G.W. Long late Groom & Co. One of a collection of 10 carte-de-visite portraits by numerous photographers showing military officers and enlisted personnel, this one of an unidentified soldier in uniform, seated, by G.W. Long late Groom & Co. Upright carte-de-visite; crease or repaired tear in upper part of image. Handwritten on back of photograph: B6762. Title supplied by cataloger.

Photograph of of a soldier at ease, leaning on pedestal, holding saber in left hand

One of a collection of 10 carte-de-visite portraits by numerous photographers showing military officers and enlisted personnel, this one of a soldier at ease, leaning on pedestal, holding saber in left hand photographed by Elliott & Fry. One of a collection of 10 carte-de-visite portraits by numerous photographers showing military officers and enlisted personnel, this one of a soldier at ease, leaning on pedestal, holding saber in left hand photographed by Elliott & Fry. Handwritten on back of photograph: B6762. Upright carte-de-visite; spotted or foxed. Title supplied by cataloger.

Photograph of a soldier standing holding his saber in his left hand, leaning on a pedestal

One of a collection of 10 carte-de-visite portraits by numerous photographers showing military officers and enlisted personnel, of a soldier (of the 5th Dragoon Guards?) standing holding his saber in his left hand, leaning on a pedestal with his helmet and right glove on top. One of a collection of 10 carte-de-visite portraits by numerous photographers showing military officers and enlisted personnel, of a soldier (of the 5th Dragoon Guards?) standing holding his saber in his left hand, leaning on a pedestal with his helmet and right glove on top. Upright carte-de-visite; slightly worn or soiled. Title supplied by cataloger.

Photograph of a soldier leaning against cannon with other soldiers and tents in the background

One of a collection of 10 carte-de-visite portraits by numerous photographers showing military officers and enlisted personnel, this one of an unidentified soldier leaning against cannon with other soldiers and tents in the background photographed by J.H. Blomfield. One of a collection of 10 carte-de-visite portraits by numerous photographers showing military officers and enlisted personnel, this one of an unidentified soldier leaning against cannon with other soldiers and tents in the background photographed by J.H. Blomfield. Upright carte-de-visite, slightly worn. Title supplied by cataloger.