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

Officiers de Hussards.... 1818

1st in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; 2 standing uniform figures of hussars, outdoors, facing right; 3 smaller mounted figures in background. 1st in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; 2 standing uniform figures of hussars, outdoors, facing right; 3 smaller mounted figures in background. Folio, unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped blue "J.W.D. Swedish Uniforms 1848" Munich, auction 1957.

Officier. Regiment

Officier. Regiment

Brown University

1st in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 figures of officer, in field and dress uniform, holding sword on left and baton or cane on right. 1st in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 figures of officer, in field and dress uniform, holding sword on left and baton or cane on right. Mounted on folio paper, unbound; clean, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Officier, petite tenue: 1er. Regt. Chev. legèrs Napolitaine, 1812-1813

45th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalry officer in navy blue uniform, red trim, holding sword under left arm. 45th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalry officer in navy blue uniform, red trim, holding sword under left arm. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.

Officier, Grenadier Company

4th in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing officer, grenadier company facing to the right 4th in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing officer, grenadier company facing to the right

Officier, Gemeiner: 1805

43rd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures in white uniforms with yellow trim; officer at left, infantryman at right, both looking toward right. 43rd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures in white uniforms with yellow trim; officer at left, infantryman at right, both looking toward right. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Officier, Chasseur Illyrians, 1810?

1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; mounted officer riding left, other soldiers and tents in background 1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; mounted officer riding left, other soldiers and tents in background Upright folio. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961. 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/)

Officier, 1748, (and infantryman), 1756

41st in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures in white uniforms; officer at left, with red facings, holding halberd; infantryman at right, with green facings, holding rifle. 41st in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures in white uniforms; officer at left, with red facings, holding halberd; infantryman at right, with green facings, holding rifle. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Officier vom Ingenieur-Corps. Officier der Garde Fuss-Artillerie. Officier vom Füsilier Bataillon des Kaiser Alexande...

5th of 6 colored lithographic plates by Meyerheim after Randel, printed by Delius; uniform group of 8 soldiers, standing outdoors near building entrance. From 'Die Königl. Preussische Armee', Bd. VI 5th of 6 colored lithographic plates by Meyerheim after Randel, printed by Delius; uniform group of 8 soldiers, standing outdoors near building entrance. From 'Die Königl. Preussische Armee', Bd. VI Large upright folio; margins intact; slightly foxed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.

Officier vom Breslauer Garde Landwehr Bataillon

Colored lithograph printed by Morjer after Wolf; standing uniform figure of officer in dark blue or black jacket, gray trousers, shako, pointing toward right, outdoors; moss-covered boulder in background. Colored lithograph printed by Morjer after Wolf; standing uniform figure of officer in dark blue or black jacket, gray trousers, shako, pointing toward right, outdoors; moss-covered boulder in background. Upright folio; no margins; clean.

Officier van het Regt. Ligte Dragonders: No. 5. Nederlandsche Troepen

One of 2 hand colored engraved plates from the series by Joh. Bemme after De Ceva, numbered 5. One of 2 hand colored engraved plates from the series by Joh. Bemme after De Ceva, numbered 5. Upright, matted together; plate marks, margins intact; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Officier van de Nederlandsche Nationale Militie en Eene Brabandsche Tuffrouw

One of a suite of 19 numbered hand colored engraved plates (except no. 8, which is uncolored) of military and naval uniform figures, each posed outdoors with woman or vendor; watercolor copy of no. 8 inserted to show colors; plate by Joh. Bemme after Langendijk. Officer speaking to woman on dirt path. One of a suite of 19 numbered hand colored engraved plates (except no. 8, which is uncolored) of military and naval uniform figures, each posed outdoors with woman or vendor; watercolor copy of no. 8 inserted to show colors; plate by Joh. Bemme after Langendijk. Officer speaking to woman on dirt path. Small folio; bound in 1/4 tan morocco stamped gold and tan marble boards; clean, slightly yellowed, fine copy; book-plate of Prince de la Moskawa.

Officier und Gemeiner von der Academie der Bildenden Kunste

One of a set of 7 color copper-engraved plates each with one or two uniform figures. Two figures in green and white; figure on right holding sword in right hand. One of a set of 7 color copper-engraved plates each with one or two uniform figures. Two figures in green and white; figure on right holding sword in right hand. In red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled and yellowed. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Officier und Gemeiner Grenadier von den Schutzverwandten

One of a set of 7 color copper engraved plates with one or two uniform figures. Two figures in blue and white, figure on right holding rifle. One of a set of 7 color copper engraved plates with one or two uniform figures. Two figures in blue and white, figure on right holding rifle. In red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; yellowed and soiled. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Officier Superieur des Cuirassiers de la Garde Rle. Napolitaine... 1812-1813

25th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted cavalryman in blue hussar-style jacket, buff trousers, grenadier hat, holding sabre. 25th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted cavalryman in blue hussar-style jacket, buff trousers, grenadier hat, holding sabre. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Officier superieur dela grosse cavalerie dela Garde Impériale Russe

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors, signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures, some having never been engraved. Russian soldier in white, pointing with his left hand. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors, signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures, some having never been engraved. Russian soldier in white, pointing with his left hand. Unbound; clean; foxed; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Officier supérieur Bavarois

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Office in blue and white with plumed hat looking left. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Office in blue and white with plumed hat looking left. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Officier supérieur

Officier supérieur

Brown University

8th in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of officer in red coat, blue waistcoat and tricorn hat, holding baton, walking toward right; title in pencil on verso. 8th in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of officer in red coat, blue waistcoat and tricorn hat, holding baton, walking toward right; title in pencil on verso. Upright folio, unbound, in red board portfolio stamped gold "Costumes Suisses", red leather back; margins; slight foxing, portfolio rubbed. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.

Officier suérieur de la gendarmerie d'elite

One of a collection of 10 (of 60) color aquatint plates of cavalry uniform figures from the series Recueil de chevaux de tout genre. Officer on horseback, facing right. Soldier in background holding rifle. One of a collection of 10 (of 60) color aquatint plates of cavalry uniform figures from the series Recueil de chevaux de tout genre. Officer on horseback, facing right. Soldier in background holding rifle. Oblong folio, matted, unbound; in blue cloth slip case, red leather label stamped gold. "H. Vernet. Cavalerie. 1er Empire"; clean. Paris, Bihn, 1952.

Officier Subalterne - "26th Infantry Regt."

29th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, top hat, looking toward left. 29th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, top hat, looking toward left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Officier ruiter 3e regiment

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures, one on right with cape, in conversation outdoors. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures, one on right with cape, in conversation outdoors. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Officier ruiter 2e regiment

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two officers in conversation outside wall. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two officers in conversation outside wall. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Officier Prussien, petit uniforme

Duplicate of 1 of suite of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing uniform figure in foreground, 2 mounted lancers in background. Duplicate of 1 of suite of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing uniform figure in foreground, 2 mounted lancers in background. Upright medium folio, matted. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Officier porte drapeau

Officier porte drapeau

Brown University

One of a pair of lithograph prints by Daems; standing uniform figures, outdoors. [See also: Musicien de la Garde Civique, Bruxelles (and) Garde Urbaine de Bruxelles]. One of a pair of lithograph prints by Daems; standing uniform figures, outdoors. [See also: Musicien de la Garde Civique, Bruxelles (and) Garde Urbaine de Bruxelles]. Small upright folio; margins intact; slight foxing. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Officier petite tenue: 2e. Chev. legèrs Napolitaines, 1813

47th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in green uniform, yellow trim, in profile facing left. 47th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in green uniform, yellow trim, in profile facing left. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.

Officier major du Rgt. suisse d'Eptingen

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white with sword and walking stick. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white with sword and walking stick. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Officier major du Regt. suisse de Steiner

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Officier major du Regt. suisse de Sonnenberg

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue with sword and walking stick facing forward. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue with sword and walking stick facing forward. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Officier major du Regt. suisse de Reinach

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure facing forward in red and white with black boots and holding a walking stick. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure facing forward in red and white with black boots and holding a walking stick. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; right edge foxed. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Officier major du Regt. suisse d'Erlach

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after H. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and black with sword and walking stick facing forward. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after H. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and black with sword and walking stick facing forward. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.