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

Ohne Bezeichnung: Ebenso wie das vorhergehende Blatt ausgezeichnete und charakteristische Darstellung der kaiserliche...

One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor of a group of soldiers. One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor of a group of soldiers. Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

Ohne Bezeichnung

Ohne Bezeichnung

Brown University

One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. 3 soldiers in green and black on horseback, town in right distance. One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. 3 soldiers in green and black on horseback, town in right distance. Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

Oh! Frenchy

Oh! Frenchy

Brown University

words by Sam Ehrlich ; music by Con Conrad. March for voice and piano. Caption title. Advertisement for "After you've gone" and another song: p. [4] War slogans: p. [4] Cover illustration: woman in nurse's uniform with arm around French soldier / EE Walton.

Oh weep not my Shelah!

Oh weep not my Shelah!

Brown University

Written by Charles Jefferys ; composed by James Hine. Caption title. Lithographic cover illustration by W. Sharp & Co: young ensign comforting young woman on ledge overlooking bay, ship at sea, border of foliage, harps, etc. No. 4 of a collection entitled "The Harp of Erin or Songs of Killarney" edited by Charles Jefferys.

Oh les gueux!

Oh les gueux!

Brown University

17th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; civilian woman loading rifle in front of stone wall, looking toward right; wounded soldier huddled beside her at left. 17th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; civilian woman loading rifle in front of stone wall, looking toward right; wounded soldier huddled beside her at left. Folio, unbound; some plates slightly foxed or soiled, in blue cloth case, blue leather back stamped gold "Lithographs of Charlet." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.

Oggetti comuni ad ufficiali di varie Armi e Corpi, 1848

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; collection of sword hilts, epaulets, insignia, etc. 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; collection of sword hilts, epaulets, insignia, etc. 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)

Offiziere vom 5 Corps der Reserve Armée

One of collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Suhr) for Bourgeois de Hambourg, being plate (67) Offiziere vom 5 Corps der Reserve Armée One of collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Suhr) for Bourgeois de Hambourg, being plate (67) Offiziere vom 5 Corps der Reserve Armée Upright, mounted on grey and tan paper; margins; clean. N. Y., Walter Schatzki, 1959. Title supplied by cataloger

Offizier; Intendant; Arzt; Veterinar; Auditor; Abzeichen für Kapellmeister

31st in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pages of identification; 6 gold insignia pins in various styles. 31st in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pages of identification; 6 gold insignia pins in various styles. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.

Offizier-Paletot; Mantelpatte mit Unteroffiziereborte...

24th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; 5 drawings of collar and shoulder facings, etc. 24th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; 5 drawings of collar and shoulder facings, etc. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Offizier-Litewka

Offizier-Litewka

Brown University

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in gray-and-blue uniform with a sword, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in gray-and-blue 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.

Offizier vom kŭrpfälzischen Karabinier Regt. Graf Hatzfeld 1748

2nd in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of officer in white coat, pale yellow waistcoat and trousers, light green trim. 2nd in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of officer in white coat, pale yellow waistcoat and trousers, light green trim. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".

Offizier im Paletot

Offizier im Paletot

Brown University

18th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; standing figure of officer in pale gray overcoat and cap, hands in pockets, looking toward right. 18th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; standing figure of officer in pale gray overcoat and cap, hands in pockets, looking toward right. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Offizier der Zweibrücker Hŭsaren

8th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of hussar in pale blue jacket and trousers, white waistcoat, gold trim, holding hat. 8th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of hussar in pale blue jacket and trousers, white waistcoat, gold trim, holding hat. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".

Offizier der Regts.-Artillerie vom 3. Linien-Infanterie-Regt. 1811-1812

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in red, white and blue holding trumpet under left arm. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in red, white and blue holding trumpet under left arm. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1953.

Offizier der Jäger-Carabiniers der Garde Felduniform, 1812

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in gray and green walking with sword in his right hand. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in gray and green walking with sword in his right hand. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1953.

Offizier - Stellvertreter

9th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; back view, officer in royal blue uniform, field cap, walking toward left. 9th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; back view, officer in royal blue uniform, field cap, walking toward left. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Offizier

Offizier

Brown University

1st in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; officer in gray-green uniform (feldgrau), high boots, holding sword, walking toward left. 1st in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; officer in gray-green uniform (feldgrau), high boots, holding sword, walking toward left. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Offizier

Offizier

Brown University

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

Offizier

Offizier

Brown University

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

Offiziale d'Infanteria; Guardia Nobile

3rd in collection of 5 hand-colored engraved plates; 2 standing uniform figures of infantry officer and guardsman or guards officer. Possibly from 'Recueil des estampes et tableaux représentant la cause des maux gui afflègent l'Italia'. 3rd in collection of 5 hand-colored engraved plates; 2 standing uniform figures of infantry officer and guardsman or guards officer. Possibly from 'Recueil des estampes et tableaux représentant la cause des maux gui afflègent l'Italia'. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, withe leather label stamped gold "Bassano - Austrian uniforms - 1797". Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Officiers Tschertkess: de la Garde Impériale Russe

1st in pair of original unsigned gouache drawings (thought to be by Vernet); 1 mounted and 1 standing uniform figures of Russian cavalrymen, outdoors. 1st in pair of original unsigned gouache drawings (thought to be by Vernet); 1 mounted and 1 standing uniform figures of Russian cavalrymen, outdoors. Large folio, on mounts of white and gray paper; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.

Officiers of infantry: Paris Nov. 1802

12th in suite of 12 original unsigned ink and watercolor sketches, by Bradford, of uniform figures and groups; 2 standing figures of officer in long blue coat, blue trousers, showing front and back views. 12th in suite of 12 original unsigned ink and watercolor sketches, by Bradford, of uniform figures and groups; 2 standing figures of officer in long blue coat, blue trousers, showing front and back views. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean; mounted in folio album of red marble boards, 1/4 red morocco back st. gold. London, Parker, 1964.

Officiers Militair = Land and Sea Officers = Officiers Militaires

1 hand-colored engraving by J. Punt after P. v. Cuyck of funeral procession; 20 soldiers and members of the royal household walking left. From 'Lyk-Staetsie van zyne Doorluchtigste Hoogheid den Heere Willem Carel Hendrik Friso, Prince van Orange en Nassau---Gehouden den IV. Februari MDCCLII (Hague, Pieter Gosse Junior and Nicholaes van Daalen, 1755) 1 hand-colored engraving by J. Punt after P. v. Cuyck of funeral procession; 20 soldiers and members of the royal household walking left. From 'Lyk-Staetsie van zyne Doorluchtigste Hoogheid den Heere Willem Carel Hendrik Friso, Prince van Orange en Nassau---Gehouden den IV. Februari MDCCLII (Hague, Pieter Gosse Junior and Nicholaes van Daalen, 1755) Giant oblong folio. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1966. 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/)

Officiers et hussards du 2e régiment è l'attaque, 1803-1804

One of a pair of original (slightly crude) unsigned watercolors (by Chef de Brigade Jean-François Barbier); showing hussars seizing small schloss in countryside; Barbier later Général de Brigade and Baron of the Empire, died Strasbourg, 1825. [See also Campagne d'Hanovre]. One of a pair of original (slightly crude) unsigned watercolors (by Chef de Brigade Jean-François Barbier); showing hussars seizing small schloss in countryside; Barbier later Général de Brigade and Baron of the Empire, died Strasbourg, 1825. [See also Campagne d'Hanovre]. Oblong folio; margins intact; edges stained. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Grangié sale, 1966.

Officiers des Chasseurs à pied de la Garde du Roi de Naples

One of a collection of 5 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (Not contemporary?) of uniform figures and groups. 3 figures of officers, two from the front and one from behind. Stamped MC on back. One of a collection of 5 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (Not contemporary?) of uniform figures and groups. 3 figures of officers, two from the front and one from behind. Stamped MC on back. Upright medium folio; some soiling; mounted in blue cloth album, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967

Officiers der Hungarischen Linien Infanterie, 1799

3rd in suite of 3 hand-colored engravings by J.L. Rugendas after Kininger, showing from and rear view of uniform figure, outdoors. 3rd in suite of 3 hand-colored engravings by J.L. Rugendas after Kininger, showing from and rear view of uniform figure, outdoors. Upright, 3 prints [cf. AuU1799f-1a-b]; plate marks, margins intact. Bedford, England, Peter Young, 1950.

Officiers de la Garde Suisse à la Haye

Oriignal ink semi-caricature drawing signed by Hess; group of officers standing and drinking. Oriignal ink semi-caricature drawing signed by Hess; group of officers standing and drinking. Small oblong, matted; margins; torn corner repaired. Zürich, August Laube, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger