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 Cavalerie Autrichienne

Colored aquatint. plate by Gabriel after Finart; mounted Austrian cavalry officer, line of troops in background. Colored aquatint. plate by Gabriel after Finart; mounted Austrian cavalry officer, line of troops in background.

Officier d'un Corps Suisse - au service d'Hollande

19th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of officer in light blue coat, white trousers, black facings, holding walking stick. 19th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of officer in light blue coat, white trousers, black facings, holding walking stick. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.

Officier d'Infanterie, Canton de Soleure

One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates after Eckert and Dietrich Monten of uniforms. Officer on brown horse, right hand raised, facing right; line of troops behind him. One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates after Eckert and Dietrich Monten of uniforms. Officer on brown horse, right hand raised, facing right; line of troops behind him. Folio; bound in 1/4 black morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Eckert et Weiss - Armée Suisse"; clean, title cut away. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.

Officier d'Infanterie Royale des Pays-Bas

One of a suite of 4 numbered hand colored line lithograph plates of uniform figures by Frères Williaume after Chatillon and Williaume. Figure in red, white and blue holding sword and facing left. One of a suite of 4 numbered hand colored line lithograph plates of uniform figures by Frères Williaume after Chatillon and Williaume. Figure in red, white and blue holding sword and facing left. Unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth portfolio, orange cloth label stamped blue. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Officier d'Infanterie Legère anglaise

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

Officier d'Infanterie Legere

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

Officier d'Infanterie de Saxe Gotha

One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left holding sword. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Figure facing left holding sword. Small, clean; 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 d'Infanterie

Officier d'Infanterie

Brown University

One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; officer in blue with arms crossed, soldier marching behind. One of a collection of 9 small color lithograph plates of uniforms; officer in blue with arms crossed, soldier marching behind. Mounted on tan paper, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Kraus, 1942.

Officier d'Etat-Major (Général)

7th of set of 7 original caricature ink and watercolor drawings of Swiss Army uniform figures, from collection of 805, of various nationalities, signed illegibly; standing uniform figure in profile, of officer in gray jacket, wearing sabre, walking toward right. 7th of set of 7 original caricature ink and watercolor drawings of Swiss Army uniform figures, from collection of 805, of various nationalities, signed illegibly; standing uniform figure in profile, of officer in gray jacket, wearing sabre, walking toward right. In folio mat, unbound; clean. Rome, Querzola, 1968.

Officier d'artillerie légère de le Garde Impériale chargeant

Lithographic proof (2nd state) by A.G. Engelmann (after Géricault); mounted officer galloping towards left, part of wreckage of artillery caisson in foreground. Lithographic proof (2nd state) by A.G. Engelmann (after Géricault); mounted officer galloping towards left, part of wreckage of artillery caisson in foreground. Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1976.

Officier d'artillerie de la Garde civique Belge, c. 1832

Original watercolor signed by Madou; standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed by Madou; standing uniform figure. Upright, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Officier d'Artillerie à Cheval

3rd in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; mounted uniform figure in dark blue, facing left. 3rd in collection of 7 original watercolors sign by J.W.D.; mounted uniform figure in dark blue, facing left. Folio, unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels st. blue "J.W.D. Swedish Uniforms 1848" Munich, auction 1957.

Officier d'Administration

51st in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; administrative officer in black jacket, red kepi, red trousers, holding folder of papers, facing right. 51st in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; administrative officer in black jacket, red kepi, red trousers, holding folder of papers, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Officier Batt. Cos.

Officier Batt. Cos.

Brown University

One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothèque Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, No. 1073). One of a suite of 13 ink and watercolor drawings by Rousselot after original documents of 7th Fusiliers, 1787 (Bibliothèque Nationale, Cabinet des Estampes, No. 1073). Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; mint condition. Paris, 1954.

Officier bas: Erlachischen Regiments

4th in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier, painted at Thalwil (from contemporary originals?); standing figure of pikeman, wearing cuirass and russet uniform, pointing toward right; more soldiers on walled plaza in background. 4th in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier, painted at Thalwil (from contemporary originals?); standing figure of pikeman, wearing cuirass and russet uniform, pointing toward right; more soldiers on walled plaza in background. Folio, unbound; in red board portfolio tooled black, no title. Zürich, August Laube, 1960.

Officier Austrienne

Officier Austrienne

Brown University

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Officier au Regt. de Béarn

One of a collection of 12 original unsigned watercolors of military and naval uniform figures. Soldier with plumed hat pointing with his right hand. One of a collection of 12 original unsigned watercolors of military and naval uniform figures. Soldier with plumed hat pointing with his right hand. 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 anglais en inspection

Aquatint by Levachez after Vernet; mounted officer rides towards left, smaller soldier figures at left and right background, near trees and tents. Aquatint by Levachez after Vernet; mounted officer rides towards left, smaller soldier figures at left and right background, near trees and tents. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; slight foxing. Hamburg, Schulz, 1951.

Officier anglais

Officier anglais

Brown University

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Officier anglais

Officier anglais

Brown University

Duplicate of 1 of suite of 6 hand-colored engraved plates; uniform figure of English officer, man and woman in right background. Troupes Etrangères No. 1 Duplicate of 1 of suite of 6 hand-colored engraved plates; uniform figure of English officer, man and woman in right background. Troupes Etrangères No. 1 Upright medium folio, matted. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Officier à cheval, c. 1855

Original unsigned ink and wash drawing by Guys; mounted officer (general?), facing left. Original unsigned ink and wash drawing by Guys; mounted officer (general?), facing left. Upright, mounted on white paper; margins. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1975. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

Officier (Capitaine) de Dragons en tenue de ville

Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; standing uniform figure, outdoors, cigar in left hand. Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; standing uniform figure, outdoors, cigar in left hand. Upright, mounted on white paper; no margins; yellowed, slightly foxed. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1962.

Officier - 90th Light Inf. "Pertshire Volunteers"

48th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, dragoon helmet, facing left. 48th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, dragoon helmet, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Officier

Officier

Brown University

2nd in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red coat and tricorn hat, carrying spear, walking toward right; title in pencil on verso. 2nd in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red coat and tricorn hat, carrying spear, 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.

Official Programme of the return of the C.I.V.: the march through London

Program printed on souvenir paper napkin with 3 wood-engraved illustrations, including 2 soldiers and 1 portrait of officer. Program printed on souvenir paper napkin with 3 wood-engraved illustrations, including 2 soldiers and 1 portrait of officer. Large; creased, slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Officers' Mess Room - 7th Hussars, 1832: the Regiment having returned from a Field-day. Portobello Barracks, Dublin

Color lithograph by and after Wykeham, late 7th Hussars; comic rendition of officers standing and sitting near fireplace, smoking, reading, dog playing on floor in foreground. Color lithograph by and after Wykeham, late 7th Hussars; comic rendition of officers standing and sitting near fireplace, smoking, reading, dog playing on floor in foreground. Oblong, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

Officers, 75th Foot, April 1872

Original sepia photograph of 5 seated and 4 standing officers of the 75th Foot outside of a building. Original sepia photograph of 5 seated and 4 standing officers of the 75th Foot outside of a building. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; clean.

Officers Uniform (Land Forces)

8 aquatint pieces comprising cravat, waistcoat, breeches, pair of boots, coat, hat and sword. From paper doll set titled 'The Protean Figure'. 8 aquatint pieces comprising cravat, waistcoat, breeches, pair of boots, coat, hat and sword. From paper doll set titled 'The Protean Figure'. Small oblong folio. London, Parker Gallery, 1951 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/)

Officers Staff Field and Line

1st in collection of 3 chromolithograph plates by Julius Bien & Co.; 6 figures showing officers' uniforms, outdoors. 1st in collection of 3 chromolithograph plates by Julius Bien & Co.; 6 figures showing officers' uniforms, outdoors. Oblong folio, matted large folio; margins intact; slightly soiled and stained in margins. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1944.

Officers of the Swiss Cadets Corps

1 (of 2) pages; 1 wood engraved illustration of uniform group of cadet officers. 1 (of 2) pages; 1 wood engraved illustration of uniform group of cadet officers. From Gleason's Pictorial, June 25, 1853, page 404. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1946.