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

Victoria Rifles. Enrolled 1853

Number 2 of a collection of 5 (of 6) color aquatint plates from the series R. Ackermann's costumes of the Volunteer Corps. Number 2 of a collection of 5 (of 6) color aquatint plates from the series R. Ackermann's costumes of the Volunteer Corps. Upright folio; marks, margins intact; soiled. London, Parker, 1949.

Victoria Rifles enlistment certificate, c. 1853 (sketch)

Original, unfinished pencil sketch for enlistment certificate, with manuscript note: 'Designed by Fred. Abott. Member Victoria Rifles.' Original, unfinished pencil sketch for enlistment certificate, with manuscript note: 'Designed by Fred. Abott. Member Victoria Rifles.' Small oblong folio, matted; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1955.

Victoria Rifles enlistment certificate, c. 1853

Enlistment certificate with color lithograph ornamental border containing 9 illustrations of military scenes after Abbott. Enlistment certificate with color lithograph ornamental border containing 9 illustrations of military scenes after Abbott. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1955.

Victoria Rifle Volunteer, 1860

Tinted lithograph by and after C.A., dated 1860 by artist; standing uniform figure with grounded rifle, landscape background. Tinted lithograph by and after C.A., dated 1860 by artist; standing uniform figure with grounded rifle, landscape background. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; worn, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Victoria Regina

Victoria Regina

Brown University

Subject: the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh with officers toasting Queen at regimental dinner. Subject: the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh with officers toasting Queen at regimental dinner. Title continues: "God Save The Queen," National Anthem, symphonies & accompaniments by Albert Keller. Price 2/6.

Victor François Duc de Broglie, Prince du St. Empire, Maréchal de France &c.

Copper-engraving by Bugey after Loir; equestrian portrait in half-armor and uniform, on rearing horse facing right, baton in outstretched right hand. Copper-engraving by Bugey after Loir; equestrian portrait in half-armor and uniform, on rearing horse facing right, baton in outstretched right hand. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. title: Victor François Duc de Broglie, Prince du St. Empire, Maréchal de France &c. caption: La France craignoit pour sa Gloire, Quand ce Héros, par sa Valeur, Ses Lauriers étoient sans Vigueur Dans son camp fixa la victoire. caption: M. Loir Pinxit. caption: Bugey sculp. 1761 A Paris ches la Ve. de F. Chereau rue S. Jacques aux 2 Piliers d'Or.

Victor Emmanuel II, King of Sardinia, c. 1849

Steel-engraving; full-length portrait of King in uniform, standing by throne draped with royal robe, table at left with crown and 1848 Constitution. Steel-engraving; full-length portrait of King in uniform, standing by throne draped with royal robe, table at left with crown and 1848 Constitution. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950. title provided by cataloger

Victor de Riquety Marquis de Mirabeau

Engraving after de Marcenay, being No. 3 from Hommes Illustres; half-length portrait in armour, in architectural enframement. Engraving after de Marcenay, being No. 3 from Hommes Illustres; half-length portrait in armour, in architectural enframement. Upright medium folio, mounted on white paper; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.

Victor Amedée II, Duc de Savoye, Prince de Piemont, Roy de Cypre etc.

Engraving by Gunst after Bourdin; oval bust portrait in military uniform, in oval enframement with trophies etc. Engraving by Gunst after Bourdin; oval bust portrait in military uniform, in oval enframement with trophies etc. Upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; slight marginal foxing. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

Victor Amadeus II, Dux Sabaudiae, Princeps Piedmontÿ, Rex Cypri

Eighth in collection of eight engraved equestrian (except the 8th) military portraits by and after Leopold; full-length portrait of prince standing on tiled floor, outdoors, helmet on wall at right, fort and armies in background. Eighth in collection of eight engraved equestrian (except the 8th) military portraits by and after Leopold; full-length portrait of prince standing on tiled floor, outdoors, helmet on wall at right, fort and armies in background. Small upright folio, unbound; in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "J.E. Leopold. Commanders of Turkish War. 1683"; some slightly worn or soiled, margins of 8th trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Victoire des Autrichiens près de Verona du 5. Avril 1799

Copper-engraving; battlefield scene showing 2 charging hussars in center, wounded and expiring French soldiers in foreground. Copper-engraving; battlefield scene showing 2 charging hussars in center, wounded and expiring French soldiers in foreground. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. London, Spencer, 1955.

Victoire de Lepante

Victoire de Lepante

Brown University

One of a collection of 22 double-page engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma, showing battle scenes in France and Flanders, 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink in bottom margins. Battle at Lepante 1571. One of a collection of 22 double-page engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma, showing battle scenes in France and Flanders, 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink in bottom margins. Battle at Lepante 1571. Small folio; calf back and decorated boards, no title; cover slightly worn, rubbed, some small worm-holes, yellowed.

Victoire d'Aboukir

Victoire d'Aboukir

Brown University

Pencil drawing of scene by Lejeune, unsigned; possibly done to be copied by an engraver; perspective view on sandy peninsula, captive Turks in right foreground, fort in distance. Pencil drawing of scene by Lejeune, unsigned; possibly done to be copied by an engraver; perspective view on sandy peninsula, captive Turks in right foreground, fort in distance. Oblong medium folio. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Victoire d'Aboukir

Victoire d'Aboukir

Brown University

Color engraving by Bovinet after Lejeune; perspective view of battle on sandy peninsula, captive Turks in right foreground, fort in distance. Color engraving by Bovinet after Lejeune; perspective view of battle on sandy peninsula, captive Turks in right foreground, fort in distance. Oblong giant folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery

Vickers machine gun detachment

Vickers machine gun detachment, 206th M.G. Company, 58th (21st London) Division, T.F., 1918 Vickers machine gun detachment, 206th M.G. Company, 58th (21st London) Division, T.F., 1918 Watercolor mounted on board with blue paper covers bearing business card of artist pasted down.

Viceroy's Body Guard (Life Guards)

One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in red and gold facing right. One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in red and gold facing right. Unbound; in 1/2 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Vicefeldwebel

Vicefeldwebel

Brown University

4th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; officer in gray-green [feldgrau] uniform, yellow trim, soft cap, walking toward left. 4th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; officer in gray-green [feldgrau] uniform, yellow trim, soft cap, walking toward left. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Vice Admiral Sir Samuel Hood, K.B. ...

One of a collection of 10 stipple engraved plates of bust and half-length naval portraits, colored, copied by W. Evans after Sir William Beechey, engraved by E. Bocquet; n.d. One of a collection of 10 stipple engraved plates of bust and half-length naval portraits, colored, copied by W. Evans after Sir William Beechey, engraved by E. Bocquet; n.d. Upright folio; some trimmed; some foxed.

Vice Admiral Sir Edwd. Vernon

Colored mezzotint by Jones after Singleton, published Septr. 1, 1791; full-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, leaning on tick, outdoors; ships in right background. Colored mezzotint by Jones after Singleton, published Septr. 1, 1791; full-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, leaning on tick, outdoors; ships in right background. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Vice Admiral Parker: To Henry Parker Esqr. this Plate is respectfully dedicated by his most Obliged humble Servt. Jas...

Mezzotint by James Walker after James Roberts, published Septr. 25th, 1781. 'Portrait; half-length standing to right, glancing towards the viewer, right hand at his hip, left thrown out, wearing naval uniform with frilled cravat and queue wig; in an oval frame' -- British Museum Mezzotint by James Walker after James Roberts, published Septr. 25th, 1781. 'Portrait; half-length standing to right, glancing towards the viewer, right hand at his hip, left thrown out, wearing naval uniform with frilled cravat and queue wig; in an oval frame' -- British Museum Small folio. New York, Argosy, 1955 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/)

Viala couronné par l'Egalité: ce jeune republicain agé de 11 ans...

2nd in pair of colored aquatint plates by Boissier (Barra) and Moret (Viala); figure of goddess Egalité crowning boy in uniform with laurels, pantheon in background. 2nd in pair of colored aquatint plates by Boissier (Barra) and Moret (Viala); figure of goddess Egalité crowning boy in uniform with laurels, pantheon in background. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Camden, Me., Staack, 1959.

Veue générale des décorations, illuminations et feux d'artifice de la feste donnée par la Ville de Paris : sur la Riv...

Engraved illustration by Blondel, after design by Salley; night scene of elaborate fireworks and other festivities along riverbank. From: 'Description des Fêtes données par la Ville de Paris, à l'occasion du mariage de Madame Louise-Elisabeth de France, & de Dom Philippe, Infant & Grand Amiral d'Espagne, les vingt-neuvième & trentième Août mil sept cent trente-neuf' (A Paris. De l'imprimerie de P.G. Le Mercier, Imprimeur Libraire ordinaire de la Ville, rue Saint Jacques, au Livre d'Or. 1740) Engraved illustration by Blondel, after design by Salley; night scene of elaborate fireworks and other festivities along riverbank. From: 'Description des Fêtes données par la Ville de Paris, à l'occasion du mariage de Madame Louise-Elisabeth de France, & de Dom Philippe, Infant & Grand Amiral d'Espagne, les vingt-neuvième & trentième Août mil sept cent trente-neuf' (A Paris. De l'imprimerie de P.G. Le Mercier, Imprimeur Libraire ordinaire de la Ville, rue Saint Jacques, au Livre d'Or. 1740) Oblong book illustration (2-page spread); narrow margins; page edges slightly faded.

Veterinäroffizier ink khaki

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a sword, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a sword, standing. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Veterinärdienst, 1945

Veterinärdienst, 1945

Brown University

36th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of military veterinarian(?) in light green jacket, pea-green pants. 36th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of military veterinarian(?) in light green jacket, pea-green pants. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Veterinär-Offizier zur Parade

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in blue uniform with sword, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in blue uniform with sword, standing. Small unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Veterinär im Range eines Oberstleutnants Grosse Uniform, 1945

28th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of officer in green uniform, wearing glasses, left hand on hip, facing right. 28th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of officer in green uniform, wearing glasses, left hand on hip, facing right. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Veteran grenadier playing with child

Unsigned original pencil sketch (by Bellangé); horse grenadier veteran seated on bench, drinking, child standing on lap and pulling his mustache, other children in right background by horse. Unsigned original pencil sketch (by Bellangé); horse grenadier veteran seated on bench, drinking, child standing on lap and pulling his mustache, other children in right background by horse. Oblong, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1963.

Vertheidigung des Walles nächst der St. Marxer-Linie

4th in collection of 7 tinted or colored lithographic plates, this one by Höfelich, of military scenes; battle scene, infantry and artillery firing across low ridge toward enemy barricades at left, many wounded in foreground. 4th in collection of 7 tinted or colored lithographic plates, this one by Höfelich, of military scenes; battle scene, infantry and artillery firing across low ridge toward enemy barricades at left, many wounded in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins; some stains, foxing; in gray portfolio, gold title "Austrian military scenes 1848".