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 de Janissaires polonois

Second of 3 aquatint plates of figures in military costume by and after Le Prince; hand-colored; signed and dated. Second of 3 aquatint plates of figures in military costume by and after Le Prince; hand-colored; signed and dated. Upright; matted small folio; plate marks, margins intact; clean New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Officier de Hussards, Prussien

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 from behind. 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 from behind. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Officier de Hussards Reg. de Scanie 1818

5th in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; mounted uniform figure of hussar on galloping horse, facing left. 5th in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; mounted uniform figure of hussar on galloping horse, facing left. Folio, unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped blue "J.W.D. Swedish Uniforms 1848" Munich, auction 1957.

Officier de Hussards du 2me Rgmt.

One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue reaching for sword; 2 figures on horseback in left background. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue reaching for sword; 2 figures on horseback in left background. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.

Officier de Hussards du 1r Rgmt.

One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and white with sword facing right; figure and horse and buildings in background. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and white with sword facing right; figure and horse and buildings in background. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.

Officier de Hussards de la Garde Russe. Officer de Cuirassiers dy Grand Duc Constantin. Officer d'Infanterie Russe

One of 2 (of 3) hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by Gatine after Finart; three standing figures. [See also: Dragon Russe. Hussard de la Garde Russe. Cuirassier Russe.] One of 2 (of 3) hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by Gatine after Finart; three standing figures. [See also: Dragon Russe. Hussard de la Garde Russe. Cuirassier Russe.] Upright folio, matted; severely trimmed; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Officier de Hussards de la Garde de Securité de Naples... 1813

90th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in light blue uniform, red trim, cocked hat, looking toward right. 90th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in light blue uniform, red trim, cocked hat, looking toward right. 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 Hussards

Officier de Hussards

Brown University

63rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted hussar officer in pale blue jacket, red trousers and kepi, riding white horse toward left. 63rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted hussar officer in pale blue jacket, red trousers and kepi, riding white horse toward left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean. title provided by cataloger

Officier de Houzards de la Garde Royale de France: 2 soldats russes

Original unsigned watercolor; charging mounted figure, only one (of 2) Russian soldier visible at left. Original unsigned watercolor; charging mounted figure, only one (of 2) Russian soldier visible at left. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Officier de Guides

Officier de Guides

Brown University

One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; officer in green with sword in right hand on white horse facing right. One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; officer in green with sword in right hand on white horse facing right. Mounted on tan paper, unbound, foxed, lower right corner creased; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Kraus, 1942.

Officier de grenadiers 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 N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and black holding rifle in outstretched right hand. 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 black holding rifle in outstretched right hand. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Officier de Grenadiers du Regiment d'Infanterie de la Reine

One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white with red plumed hat holding sword. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in white with red plumed hat holding sword. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.

Officier de Grenadiers du 1er Regt. de l'Infie. Napolitaine, 1813

68th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of grenadier officer in white uniform, dark blue trim, looking toward right. 68th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of grenadier officer in white uniform, dark blue trim, looking toward right. 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 grenadiers de la garde impériale

One of a pair of original watercolors signed and dated by François Jean, Cap. aux Voltigeurs; standing uniform figure. [See also Port-Aigle du 75e de Ligne]. One of a pair of original watercolors signed and dated by François Jean, Cap. aux Voltigeurs; standing uniform figure. [See also Port-Aigle du 75e de Ligne]. Upright; margins intact; stained. Title supplied by cataloger Paris, Grangié sale, 1968.

Officier de Grenadiers au 7e Regt. d'Infie. de ligne Napolitaine, 1812

64th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of grenadier officer in white uniform, yellow trim, facing left. 64th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of grenadier officer in white uniform, yellow trim, 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 Grenadiers - 24th Foot

26th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of grenadier officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding scabbard of sword, facing left. 26th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of grenadier officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding scabbard of sword, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Officier de Grenadier è cheval

One of a collection of 3 unsigned watercolors of uniform figures by Hoffmann. Soldier in blue and red with plumed hat on horseback facing left, sea in background. One of a collection of 3 unsigned watercolors of uniform figures by Hoffmann. Soldier in blue and red with plumed hat on horseback facing left, sea in background. Upright folio, some foxing, slight tears and creasing, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1973.

Officier de grenadier 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 and holding rifle in outstretched right hand. 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 and holding rifle in outstretched right hand. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Officier de Gendarmerie royale

One of a suite of 34 hand colored engraving (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in red, blue and khaki with sword; figure from behind in left background. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engraving (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in red, blue and khaki with sword; figure from behind in left background. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.

Officier de Fusiliers du 11e Regt. d'Infie. de ligne Napolitaine, 1813

69th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of fusilier officer in white uniform, red trim, facing toward right. 69th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of fusilier officer in white uniform, red trim, facing toward right. 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 fusilier 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 N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and black with walking stick in left hand. 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 black with walking stick in left hand. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Officier de Dragons ex-Garde

One of a collection of 12 original unsigned watercolors of military and naval uniform figures. Officer in green and white with plumed helmet. One of a collection of 12 original unsigned watercolors of military and naval uniform figures. Officer in green and white with plumed helmet. Upright small folio, unbound; in light blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; foxed. N.Y., Kennedy, 1948. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Officier de Dragons Anglais

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

Officier de Dragons

Officier de Dragons

Brown University

66th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted officer in black jacket, red trousers and kepi, viewed from rear, riding toward right. 66th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted officer in black jacket, red trousers and kepi, viewed from rear, riding toward right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean. title provided by cataloger

Officier de Dragons

Officier de Dragons

Brown University

One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; Dragoon officer in green and red on gray rearing horse facing left. One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; Dragoon officer in green and red on gray rearing horse facing left. Mounted on tan paper, unbound; creased, in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Kraus, 1942.

Officier de cuirassiers Russe, en grande tenue

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

Officier de Chevau-Légers, Louis XV

Colored lithograph by Destouches after Lacauchie from above series; standing uniform figure. Colored lithograph by Destouches after Lacauchie from above series; standing uniform figure. Small upright folio; margins; slightly foxed. New York, Rockman Prints.

Officier de Chasseurs d'Afrique

65th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted chasseur officer in light blue jacket, red trousers and kepi, riding toward right. 65th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted chasseur officer in light blue jacket, red trousers and kepi, riding toward right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean. title provided by cataloger

Officier de chasseurs à pied anglais, en négligé

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

Officier De Cavalerie Autrichiens

1 water-color from album of costumes; mounted officer riding left 1 water-color from album of costumes; mounted officer riding left Small folio. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958. 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/)