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

Phippus Quartus

Phippus Quartus

Brown University

Engraving by Mogalli after Velázquez; full-length portrait in part-armor on rearing horse, attendant with helmet at left, allegorical figures above. Engraving by Mogalli after Velázquez; full-length portrait in part-armor on rearing horse, attendant with helmet at left, allegorical figures above. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean.

Phillip I King of the French & his family

Stipple-engraving by Thos. Williamson; grouping of 11 bust portraits of King and Royal Family, of whom 4 are in uniform. Stipple-engraving by Thos. Williamson; grouping of 11 bust portraits of King and Royal Family, of whom 4 are in uniform. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. title: Phillip I King of the French & His Family caption: 1. The King. 2. The Queen. 3. The King's Sister. 4. Duke d'Orleans. 5. Mad. d'Orleans. 6. Mad de Valois. 7. Duke de Nemours. 8. Mad. de Beaugelois. 9. Prince de Joinville. 10. Duke de Aumale. 11. Duke de Montpensier

Philisbourg assiegé par Monseigneur le Dauphin le Xe Octobe. 1688 et pris le premr. Noveme. jour de da naissance

Copper engraving; group of princes, aides and officers conferring in foreground, panorama of city under siege in background, vignettes of sieges, military scenes and plans below, with almanac table for (1690?). Copper engraving; group of princes, aides and officers conferring in foreground, panorama of city under siege in background, vignettes of sieges, military scenes and plans below, with almanac table for (1690?). Large upright folio, folded; margins; creased, slightly stained. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1962.

Philippus Croyus Areschoti Dux, Dques Auri Velleris, Flandriae Praefectus

Engraving (from book); bust portrait in armor, waring Order of the Golden Fleece, hatless, in oval enframement. Engraving (from book); bust portrait in armor, waring Order of the Golden Fleece, hatless, in oval enframement. Small upright folio, mounted on cream paper; plate mark, margins trimmed close. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Philippus Borbon, Hispaniorum Infans Parmae Placen. Vast. etc. Dux

Engraving by Petrus Persetti of Piacenza after Peroni of Parma; half-length portrait in armor and orders in oval enframement with arms below. Engraving by Petrus Persetti of Piacenza after Peroni of Parma; half-length portrait in armor and orders in oval enframement with arms below. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Philippe Duc d'Orléans, Petit Fils de France. Régent du Royaume.

Copper-engraving by Duflos after Santerre: oval half-length portrait in armor, arms at bottom. Copper-engraving by Duflos after Santerre: oval half-length portrait in armor, arms at bottom. Upright medium folio, mounted on cream paper, in white board mount; margins trimmed close; yellowed, slightly foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title: Philippe Duc d'Orléans, Petit Fils de France. Régent du Royaume. Caption: A Paris chez Duflos rue St. Jacques 1716. Caption: Santerre Pinx. Caption: Duflos sculp.

Philip Witt: 70 years old, Leader of the armed peasants in Germany, about 15000. in number

Sepia aquatint by and after Ziegler; man with sword and musket, outdoors, small figures of farmers armed with pitchforks etc. in right background. Sepia aquatint by and after Ziegler; man with sword and musket, outdoors, small figures of farmers armed with pitchforks etc. in right background. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins; browned, soiled, worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.

Philip IV, King of Spain

Engraving by Franciscus Spierre; 3/4-length portrait in armor and large plumed hat, holding baton, helmet and gauntlet on table at left. Engraving by Franciscus Spierre; 3/4-length portrait in armor and large plumed hat, holding baton, helmet and gauntlet on table at left. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed close; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961. Title supplied by cataloger.

Philadelphie. Girard Collège--le tambout-major et la marquise

Original watercolor signed and dated by Regamey; woman standing with official and naval officer in center, talking to child drum major and cadet, cadets, French and others, officers in background and nearby. Original watercolor signed and dated by Regamey; woman standing with official and naval officer in center, talking to child drum major and cadet, cadets, French and others, officers in background and nearby. Small oblong folio, mounted on cream paper; narrow margins; slight foxing. Camden, Me., Staack, 1961.

Pfeifer, 1600; Tambour, 1700

37th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of military musicians; fifer at left, in black and yellow outfit, drummer at right, in red and blue. 37th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of military musicians; fifer at left, in black and yellow outfit, drummer at right, in red and blue. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Pfeifer der Grenadiere in Pirmasens

5th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of fifer in blue jacket with elaborate trim, yellow trousers and waistcoat, cocked hat, playing fife. 5th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of fifer in blue jacket with elaborate trim, yellow trousers and waistcoat, cocked hat, playing fife. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".

Pfc. James "Gunboat" Davis

Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; figure holding boxing gloves. Reproduced in the 'Providence Sunday Journal', January 7, 1945, page 6. Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; figure holding boxing gloves. Reproduced in the 'Providence Sunday Journal', January 7, 1945, page 6. Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)

Pfalz-Zweibrücken (1792)

17th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of officer in light blue coat, black trim, pale yellow trousers, tricorn hat, holding paper and pen. 17th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of officer in light blue coat, black trim, pale yellow trousers, tricorn hat, holding paper and pen. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".

Petrus II: Portugalliae et Algarbiae Rex

2nd in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, frontal view, pointing baton with right hand; town in background. 2nd in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, frontal view, pointing baton with right hand; town in background. Small folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; some yellowed or foxed.

Petrus Ernestus, Graef van Mansfelt

Copper-engraving; oval bust portrait in part-armour, hatless. Copper-engraving; oval bust portrait in part-armour, hatless. Small upright folio, plate mark, margins trimmed close, slightly yellowed. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Petrus Comes de Serin

Petrus Comes de Serin

Brown University

4th in collection of 4 copper-engraved equestrian military portraits by and after Abraham and Pierre Aubry; mounted general, Petrus Serin, (Petar Zrinski, Pieter Zerin), wearing felt cap, waving sword, 2 wounded foot soldiers in foreground, battle in background. 4th in collection of 4 copper-engraved equestrian military portraits by and after Abraham and Pierre Aubry; mounted general, Petrus Serin, (Petar Zrinski, Pieter Zerin), wearing felt cap, waving sword, 2 wounded foot soldiers in foreground, battle in background. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed close; slightly worn and foxed; New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Petro Leopoldo Archiduci Austriae R.P. Hung., et Bohem. Magno. Etruriae Duci Regiam prolem ex M. Aloysia Hispan. R. F...

Copper engraving by Jo. Bapt. Cecchi and Benedictus Eredi after Tonelli; conversation-piece court group portrait showing Archduke Peter Leopold of Austria with wife Maria Aloysia of Spain and numerous children, some of male figures in uniform. Copper engraving by Jo. Bapt. Cecchi and Benedictus Eredi after Tonelli; conversation-piece court group portrait showing Archduke Peter Leopold of Austria with wife Maria Aloysia of Spain and numerous children, some of male figures in uniform. Large oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab collection. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Petöfi Sándor: volt Honvéd örnagy 1849

Lithograph; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoor background with smaller figures of soldiers around campfire at left, sentry at right. Lithograph; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoor background with smaller figures of soldiers around campfire at left, sentry at right. Upright folio; margins intact; 2 repaired tears. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Petit cours de paysage, figures et animaux

Lithograph (by and) after V. Adam from the above series, numbered 21; standing figure of hussar, outdoors facing left, small figure of hussar and horse in background. Lithograph (by and) after V. Adam from the above series, numbered 21; standing figure of hussar, outdoors facing left, small figure of hussar and horse in background. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Peter II, Prince of Montenegro

Sepia lithograph (proof before letters?); 3/4-length portrait in national costume, with sabre. Sepia lithograph (proof before letters?); 3/4-length portrait in national costume, with sabre. Upright folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.

Peter Bieller: Feldweibel der Scharfschützen von Zürch

2nd of 26 hand-colored engraved plate of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; full-length portrait of sharpshooter in dark blue-green uniform, wearing rifle, pointing toward right, in mountain landscape. 2nd of 26 hand-colored engraved plate of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; full-length portrait of sharpshooter in dark blue-green uniform, wearing rifle, pointing toward right, in mountain landscape. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red morocco back stamped gold "Feyerabend - die Eidgenössischen Truppen - Basel 1792". Zurich, August Laube, 1954.

Perú, Vivandière of the "Carampangue" Battalion 1838

Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by F.F. L(lull); partially kneeling woman in uniform. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by F.F. L(lull); partially kneeling woman in uniform. Depicts Candelaria Pérez (1810-1870), a Chilean soldier, who served in the War of the Confederation (1836–39) against the Peru–Bolivian Confederation. Initially, she was a cantinière but she took up a rifle and fought alongside the men she served with. She was considered the hero of the Battle of Yungay, during which when she led an assault against the entrenched Confederate troops. She was given official recognition and the rank of sergeant after the battle -- Wikipedia Presented, 1969, by Llull.

Perspective view of the attack and defence of a square redoubt

Original unsigned watercolor; grenadiers in defensive array inside square masonry fortification on plain in landscape, attacking troops approaching in distance, artillery explosion on right of redoubt. Original unsigned watercolor; grenadiers in defensive array inside square masonry fortification on plain in landscape, attacking troops approaching in distance, artillery explosion on right of redoubt. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed. N.Y., Rockman, 1952.