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

Oscar: Sveriges och Norriges Kronprins

Lithograph by Spong & Cardon after Cardon; 1/2-length portrait in uniform. Lithograph by Spong & Cardon after Cardon; 1/2-length portrait in uniform. Upright folio, matted; margins intact.

Original Vorstellung der am 19. Sept: 1790 in der Hofkirche der P.P. Augustiner, feyerlich vollzogenen dreyfachen Hoe...

Engraving by and after Weinrauch; view of wedding ceremony, showing numerous clergy, courtiers, spectators. Engraving by and after Weinrauch; view of wedding ceremony, showing numerous clergy, courtiers, spectators. Upright medium folio; margins; creased, slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Oriandus è nobili stemmate Hungarico Panoni corum equitum dux

2nd of 7 copper-engravings by and after Fridrich, of soldiers (in Latin and German); mounted Hungarian nobleman leading troop of cavalry in mountain landscape. 2nd of 7 copper-engravings by and after Fridrich, of soldiers (in Latin and German); mounted Hungarian nobleman leading troop of cavalry in mountain landscape. Small, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "J.A. Fridrich. Hungarian troops. 1744"; title-page soiled, yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ordre Impériale de la Légion d'Honneur. Secrétaire Generale: Napoléon, par la grâce de Dieu et la Volonte Nationale...

Engraved certificate on parchment by and after Campan, with border of trophies, eagles, allegorical figures, etc.; award of rank of Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur to Juvin, dated Nov. 30, 1864, signed by Napoleon III, Flahaut, Maizière to Capitaine Jean-Marie-Amédée. Engraved certificate on parchment by and after Campan, with border of trophies, eagles, allegorical figures, etc.; award of rank of Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur to Juvin, dated Nov. 30, 1864, signed by Napoleon III, Flahaut, Maizière to Capitaine Jean-Marie-Amédée. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean, creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964.

Ordre des Bimanes. Genre Officer

Original charcoal drawing signed by Platier; standing figure (intended to be Napoleon III?) in uniform, hatless, with antennae and insect wings sketched in. Original charcoal drawing signed by Platier; standing figure (intended to be Napoleon III?) in uniform, hatless, with antennae and insect wings sketched in. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Tony, 1966. Title: Ordre des bimares. genre officer. (Vivipore) Caption: Pas de plumes, sang chaud, caractère ardent, coeur sur la main; corselet svelte et allongé, tête fière terminée dans quelques màles par des antennes insérées sur le front; agilité merveilleuse à poursuivre les nymphes et les demoiselles (nèvroptères) dont il fait sa proie. (régime omnivore) Signature: J. Platier

Ordre de bataille pour l'Armée du Roy

Broadside; diagrammatic list of officers and regiments as formed for battle. Broadside; diagrammatic list of officers and regiments as formed for battle. Large oblong folio; clean.

Ordonnance de 1724: Regiment suisses, de Courten III

7th in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier at Thalwil (from contemporary originals?); troop of infantry in red coats, blue facings, in bayonet charge toward right; French flag in background. 7th in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier at Thalwil (from contemporary originals?); troop of infantry in red coats, blue facings, in bayonet charge toward right; French flag in background. Folio, unbound; in red board portfolio tooled black, no title. Zürich, August Laube, 1960.

Ordonnance de 1719: Régiment Suisses de Karrer créé pour le service aux Colonies

6th in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier at Thalwil (from contemporary originals?); standing figure of infantryman in red coat, blue facings, white leggings, tricorn hat, with grounded rifle, standing on jetty; fortress and ships in background. 6th in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier at Thalwil (from contemporary originals?); standing figure of infantryman in red coat, blue facings, white leggings, tricorn hat, with grounded rifle, standing on jetty; fortress and ships in background. Folio, unbound; in red board portfolio tooled black, no title. Zürich, August Laube, 1960.

Ordnance Store Department & Ordnance Store Corps, c. 1890

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 1 mounted and 1 standing uniform figure on country road. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 1 mounted and 1 standing uniform figure on country road. Upright folio, matted; margins; soiled.

Ordines Sacri Romani Imp: ab Ottone III Instituti

Color engraving by Antonie Wierix after de Jode; 6 rows of portrait figures in architectural enframement, displaying court, military and ecclesiastical costume. First published in 1593 in de Jode’s 'Speculum Orbis Terrae', the plate was later acquired by Vrients and was included in Abraham Ortelius's 'Theatrum and Parergon' (1603). Depicts the nobles who elected the Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. Color engraving by Antonie Wierix after de Jode; 6 rows of portrait figures in architectural enframement, displaying court, military and ecclesiastical costume. First published in 1593 in de Jode’s 'Speculum Orbis Terrae', the plate was later acquired by Vrients and was included in Abraham Ortelius's 'Theatrum and Parergon' (1603). Depicts the nobles who elected the Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. Large upright folio, mounted on linen; plate mark, margins; creased, slightly soiled, yellowed; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab collection. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Ordinanza della cavalcata che si fece nell'ingresso in Vienna dell'Augsutisma. Impce. Margherita fuori della Porta d'...

Copper-engraving, unsigned; panroamic view of forming of state procession outside city. Depicts the entry of Empress Margarita into Vienna in 1666 before the wedding celebrations of Emperor Leopold I and the Spanish Infanta Margarita Teresia. From: 'Historia di Leopoldo Cesare' (1674) Copper-engraving, unsigned; panroamic view of forming of state procession outside city. Depicts the entry of Empress Margarita into Vienna in 1666 before the wedding celebrations of Emperor Leopold I and the Spanish Infanta Margarita Teresia. From: 'Historia di Leopoldo Cesare' (1674) Oblong folio; margins severely trimmed (sidebar captions and keys surrounded by ornate pillars missing); worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.

Orders-Verleihung bey der vierhundertjaehrigen Feyer des Souverainen Ritter-Ordens vom Goldenen Vliese am 22 May 1830

Lithograph by Wolf after Hoechle; scene in throne-room during conferring of order of 2 young Archdukes, showing also members of order in robes, spectators, pages; accompanied by line-lithograph key to personalities. Lithograph by Wolf after Hoechle; scene in throne-room during conferring of order of 2 young Archdukes, showing also members of order in robes, spectators, pages; accompanied by line-lithograph key to personalities. Large oblong folio; margins; foxed, marginal stains. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Orderly room, Abdin Barracks, Cairo

Original wash drawing signed by Horsley; infantry sergeant and private with prisoner (?) before officers and official at table. Original wash drawing signed by Horsley; infantry sergeant and private with prisoner (?) before officers and official at table. For The Graphic, February 10, 1894, page 158. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953.

Ordered on foreign service

Steel engraving by Charles A. Tompkins after Collinson, dated by artist; hussar leaning out of train compartment, taking leave of wife. Steel engraving by Charles A. Tompkins after Collinson, dated by artist; hussar leaning out of train compartment, taking leave of wife. Large upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.

Ordeni i medali Soyuza S.S.R.

Poster; 74 colored illustrations of orders, decorations and ribbons. Poster; 74 colored illustrations of orders, decorations and ribbons. Giant oblong folio, pieced together after being divided; margins intact; clean. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1965. title in original Russian, transliterated by cataloger

Ordenanzas del General

Ordenanzas del General

Brown University

One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Two soldiers on horseback, one on left giving orders to one on right. One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Two soldiers on horseback, one on left giving orders to one on right. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, yellow leather label stamped gold "Spain. Carlist Troops. 1835-1845"; edges worn. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1965.

Opisanie sviashchennīe sviashchenneīshago koronovaniia ikh Imperatorskikh Velichestv Gosudariia Imperatora Aleksandra...

Cover of volume printed for coronation of Alexander II. Full black grained morocco with scarlet morocco coat of arms embossed gold and embossed trophies, brass corner, bosses and clasps. From: 'Opisanīe sv︠i︡ashchenneĭshago koronovanīi︠i︡a ikh Imperatorskikh Velichestv Gosudar︠i︡a Imperatora Aleksandra Vtorago i Gosudaryni Imperatri︠t︡sy Marīi Aleksandrovny vsei︠i︡a Rossīi' (1856)

Opisanie sviashchennīe sviashchenneīshago koronovaniia ikh Imperatorskikh Velichestv Gosudariia Imperatora Aleksandra...

Engraved plate from volume printed for coronation of Alexander II. Full black grained morocco with scarlet morocco coat of arms embossed gold and embossed trophies, brass corner, bosses and clasps. From: 'Opisanīe sv︠i︡ashchenneĭshago koronovanīi︠i︡a ikh Imperatorskikh Velichestv Gosudar︠i︡a Imperatora Aleksandra Vtorago i Gosudaryni Imperatri︠t︡sy Marīi Aleksandrovny vsei︠i︡a Rossīi' (1856)

Opisanie sviashchennīe sviashchenneīshago koronovaniia ikh Imperatorskikh Velichestv Gosudariia Imperatora Aleksandra...

Engraved plate depicting Alexander and Maria from volume printed for coronation of Alexander II. Full black grained morocco with scarlet morocco coat of arms embossed gold and embossed trophies, brass corner, bosses and clasps. From: 'Opisanīe sv︠i︡ashchenneĭshago koronovanīi︠i︡a ikh Imperatorskikh Velichestv Gosudar︠i︡a Imperatora Aleksandra Vtorago i Gosudaryni Imperatri︠t︡sy Marīi Aleksandrovny vsei︠i︡a Rossīi' (1856)

Opisanie sviashchennīe sviashchenneīshago koronovaniia ikh Imperatorskikh Velichestv Gosudariia Imperatora Aleksandra...

Title page of volume printed for coronation of Alexander II. Full black grained morocco with scarlet morocco coat of arms embossed gold and embossed trophies, brass corner, bosses and clasps. From: 'Opisanīe sv︠i︡ashchenneĭshago koronovanīi︠i︡a ikh Imperatorskikh Velichestv Gosudar︠i︡a Imperatora Aleksandra Vtorago i Gosudaryni Imperatri︠t︡sy Marīi Aleksandrovny vsei︠i︡a Rossīi' (1856)

Opening box

Opening box

Brown University

Crayon drawing signed and dated Bourke J. Sweeney, Leyte, PI, '45; bare-chested soldier sitting holding rifle and opening box Crayon drawing signed and dated Bourke J. Sweeney, Leyte, PI, '45; bare-chested soldier sitting holding rifle and opening box Curtis, WA, Walkabout Books, 2020 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/)

Op Deezen Zwarten Huzaar of Doodskop, Met eenige Vyandlyke Hoofden, aan zyen Gordel wederkerende

Engraving, unsigned; mounted Totenkopf (5th) Hussar in reign of Frederick the Great, facing left, charging and waving sword while also shooting pistol, numerous human heads hanging from saddle and cropper of horse; poem in Dutch printed below caption. From: 'Algemeene Duitsche- Ryksch- en Nederlandsche Postbode' Engraving, unsigned; mounted Totenkopf (5th) Hussar in reign of Frederick the Great, facing left, charging and waving sword while also shooting pistol, numerous human heads hanging from saddle and cropper of horse; poem in Dutch printed below caption. From: 'Algemeene Duitsche- Ryksch- en Nederlandsche Postbode' Upright, matted medium folio; plate mark, margins; slightly worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Oostende, na de overgave aan de Aartshertogen Albertus en Isabella, in't jaar 1604

Engraving by Fokke and Is. Tirion after Fokke; Archduke and Archduchess riding through ruins and inspecting burning and captured town, soldiers in background. Engraving by Fokke and Is. Tirion after Fokke; Archduke and Archduchess riding through ruins and inspecting burning and captured town, soldiers in background. Oblong; margins trimmed; clean, creased. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Oost Zaandam Schuttery

Oost Zaandam Schuttery

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with right hand tucked inside jacket and left hand on hip. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with right hand tucked inside jacket and left hand on hip. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Oost Zaandam Schuttery

Oost Zaandam Schuttery

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and black with left hand tucked inside jacket and right hand on walking stick. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and black with left hand tucked inside jacket and right hand on walking stick. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Onurscheire Gewapende Burger en Militaire Uniformen door Jan Antony Langendyk

Original mounted gouache title page by Langendijk with illustration of national guard figure holding rifle. Original mounted gouache title page by Langendijk with illustration of national guard figure holding rifle. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Ontmoeting van der Generals Wellington en Blucher, na den Geëindigden Slag van Waterloo, buj de Hoeve: La belle Alliance

Hand-colored engraved proof by R. Vinkeles after van Bree; Wellington and Blücher, with staffs, outside ruined building, battle in right background. Hand-colored engraved proof by R. Vinkeles after van Bree; Wellington and Blücher, with staffs, outside ruined building, battle in right background. Oblong, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

One-horse sleigh with red-capped driver

6th in collection of 7 (of 30) colored lithographic plates of wagons, sleighs, etc.; sleigh pulled by brown horse toward right, carrying red-capped driver and one passenger; street lamp at right edge. 6th in collection of 7 (of 30) colored lithographic plates of wagons, sleighs, etc.; sleigh pulled by brown horse toward right, carrying red-capped driver and one passenger; street lamp at right edge. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled or worn. title provided by cataloger