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

Officier des Dragons Anglais dela Garde Royale

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in red and gray with right arm extended and left arm in jacket. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in red and gray with right arm extended and left arm in jacket. Unbound, some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Officier des Dragoner d'Elite dela Garde Royale Anglaise

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in red and white with sword tucked under his left arm. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in red and white with sword tucked under his left arm. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Officier des Cuirassiers dela Garde Royale Prussienne, en petite tenue

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in gray and white standing with sword in left hand and right hand tucked into jacket. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in gray and white standing with sword in left hand and right hand tucked into jacket. Some spotting; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Series title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Officier des Cuirassiers dela Garde royale Prussienne, en grand tenue

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in gray with sword in left hand, looking right. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in gray with sword in left hand, looking right. Slight soiling, in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Officier des Cuirassiers dela Garde Imp.ale Autrichienne, en petite tenue

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in gray and white with helmet and sword, facing left. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in gray and white with helmet and sword, facing left. Unbound, yellowed and spotted; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Officier des Cuirassiers dela Garde Imp.ale Autrichienne en grande tenue

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in gray with helmet standing in field. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in gray with helmet standing in field. Unbound, yellowed; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped bold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Officier des Cosaques du Don, 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. Officer in gray and red with sword, facing left. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in gray and red with sword, facing left. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Officier des Cosaques du Don

46th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Cossack lancer in scarlet coat, black trim, facing right, looking back toward left. 46th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Cossack lancer in scarlet coat, black trim, facing right, looking back toward left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. 'Troupes Russes 46'. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Officier des Cosaques du Don

5th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Finard and Couché; mounted Cossack officer in red cloak, tall shako, carrying lance, facing left. 5th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Finard and Couché; mounted Cossack officer in red cloak, tall shako, carrying lance, facing left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio st. gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 5. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Officier des Cosaques du Don

20th in collection of 67 matted plates; standing figure of Cossack officer in light blue uniform, white trim, shako, with hand on hip. 20th in collection of 67 matted plates; standing figure of Cossack officer in light blue uniform, white trim, shako, with hand on hip. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio st. gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plate trimmed. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Officier des carabiniers de la Garde Impériale Russe

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors, signed by Finartof Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures, some having never been engraved. Soldier in gray and gold, standing at ease, looking right. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors, signed by Finartof Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures, some having never been engraved. Soldier in gray and gold, standing at ease, looking right. Unbound; clean; some foxed, in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Officier des 13ten Landwehr Cavallerie Regiments. Officier des 5ten Husarn Reg. (Blüchersches.) in Galla. Officier de...

3rd of 6 colored lithographic plates by Meyerheim after Randel, printed by Delius; uniform group of 5 cavalrymen, 1 mounted, outdoors. From 'Die Königl. Preussische Armee', Bd. IV 3rd of 6 colored lithographic plates by Meyerheim after Randel, printed by Delius; uniform group of 5 cavalrymen, 1 mounted, outdoors. From 'Die Königl. Preussische Armee', Bd. IV Large upright folio; margins intact; slightly foxed. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Officier der Bürgerwache (1800)

Hand-colored engraving by W. Nathansen; standing uniform figure with tall spear. Hand-colored engraving by W. Nathansen; standing uniform figure with tall spear. Upright; matted medium folio; margins intact.

Officier de Voltigeurs du 8e Regt. d'Infie. de ligne Napolitaine, 1812

65th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in white uniform, chartreuse trim, looking toward left. 65th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in white uniform, chartreuse trim, looking toward 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 de Santé

Officier de Santé

Brown University

One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue with black boots and holding sword in left hand. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue with black boots and holding sword in left hand. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.

Officier de Paix

Officier de Paix

Brown University

58th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; policeman ("officer of the peace") in black uniform, lifting left hand, facing right; silhouette of pedestrians in background. 58th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; policeman ("officer of the peace") in black uniform, lifting left hand, facing right; silhouette of pedestrians in background. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

Officier de Mestre de camp, cavalerie, 1786

One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Soldier in red, white and blue on horseback facing left, body of water in distance. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Soldier in red, white and blue on horseback facing left, body of water in distance. Upright folio, slight foxing, unbound; in 1/4 blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Officier de letat Major du Rég. des Gardes Franç. avec le plus petit uniforme

One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Officer in red, white and blue, with sword in his right hand, other troops in the background. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Officer in red, white and blue, with sword in his right hand, other troops in the background. Upright folio, yellowed, tear in upper right corner, unbound; in 1/4 blue morocco and blue decorated board slip-case stamped gold "N. Hoffmann - French uniforms, 1775-1788". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Officier de Lanciers Napolitaines: grande tenue, 1812

54th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted lancer in light blue uniform, white trim; side view, riding toward left. 54th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted lancer in light blue uniform, white trim; side view, riding toward 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 de la Remonte

Officier de la Remonte

Brown University

53rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; reserve officer in black jacket, red trousers, reading military newspaper, facing left. 53rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; reserve officer in black jacket, red trousers, reading military newspaper, facing left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Officier de la Maréchaussée

1 of 63 hand-colored engraved plate (by Gosselin) copied after original suite by Nicholas Hoffmann in Bibliotheque Nationale. Mounted figure riding to the left. Bound in 'Uniformes des Troupes à cheval suivant l'ordonnance de 1786'. 1 of 63 hand-colored engraved plate (by Gosselin) copied after original suite by Nicholas Hoffmann in Bibliotheque Nationale. Mounted figure riding to the left. Bound in 'Uniformes des Troupes à cheval suivant l'ordonnance de 1786'. Folio. Paris, auction, 1973 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 de la Garde municipale de Bruxelles

One of a suite of 4 numbered hand colored line-lithograph plates of uniform figures by Frères Williaume after Chatillon and Williaume. Figure in blue, right hand tucked inside jacket. One of a suite of 4 numbered hand colored line-lithograph plates of uniform figures by Frères Williaume after Chatillon and Williaume. Figure in blue, right hand tucked inside jacket. Unbound; yellowed; in blue cloth portfolio, orange cloth labels stamped blue. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Officier de la Garde è piéd

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue with sword. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue with sword. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Officier de la Garde de Securité intérieure, 18.3.1813

93rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in blue jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, looking toward left. 93rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in blue jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, looking toward 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 de la Garde de Paris

One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure with plumed hat facing left. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure with plumed hat facing left. Small, slightly soiled; mounted and bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Officier de la Garde de l'Empereur

One of a collection of manuscript title page and 1 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures siged and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing forward holding sword. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 1 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures siged and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing forward holding sword. Small, slightly yellowed; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961

Officier de la Garde Communale

Colored lithograph; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Colored lithograph; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Small upright folio; margins intact. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1960.

Officier de la garde bourgeoise

Color lithograph by Koeppelin, printed by Bichebois ainé; standing uniform figure, outdoors, smaller figure near sentry box in landscape background. Color lithograph by Koeppelin, printed by Bichebois ainé; standing uniform figure, outdoors, smaller figure near sentry box in landscape background. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; stained.

Officier de la Compie. Départementale de Naples, 1812

85th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in white uniform, gold trim, shako, holding sword, facing left. 85th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in white uniform, gold trim, shako, holding sword, 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 de l'Artillerie è cheval de la Garde

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in red and blue with sword on gray horse facing left. Inlaid and bound in album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in red and blue with sword on gray horse facing left. Inlaid and bound in album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.