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.
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Items in this collection

Officers of the British Army No. 28. 52nd (The Oxfordshire) Regt. Light Infantry (Undress)

One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. This is another variant of No. 28, published by Spooner, 1830. One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. This is another variant of No. 28, published by Spooner, 1830. Folio, matted; margins intact, slightly soiled. London, Francis Edwards, 1965.

Officers of the British Army No. 27. 12th (or the P. of Wales's Royal) Lancers

One of a collection of 58 (of ?) color lithograph plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. One of a collection of 58 (of ?) color lithograph plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc.

Officers of the British Army No. 21. 16th (or the Queen's) Lancers

One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc.

Officers of the British Army No. 2. Grenadier Guards

5th in collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and S. Eschauzier; standing uniform figure, holding sword, massed marching grenadiers in background, outdoors. 5th in collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and S. Eschauzier; standing uniform figure, holding sword, massed marching grenadiers in background, outdoors. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc.

Officers of the British Army No. 2. 17th Lancers

4th in collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and S. Eschauzier; uniform figure, waving sword, mounted on horse galloping to right, massed mounted lancers in background. 4th in collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and S. Eschauzier; uniform figure, waving sword, mounted on horse galloping to right, massed mounted lancers in background. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc.

Officers of the British Army No. 18. 2d (R.N. Brit) Dragoons

One of a collection of 58 (of ?) color lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin. One of a collection of 58 (of ?) color lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc.

Officers of the British Army No. 17. 75th Regt. of Foot (Grenadiers)

One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and S. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and S. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc.

Officers of the British Army No. 16. 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons

One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc.

Officers of the British Army No. 15. 2nd Regt. of Life Guards

One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc.

Officers of the British Army No. 13. Corps of Royal Engineers

One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier, colored by C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc.

Officers of the British Army No. 12. Royal Regiment of horse-guards

One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniform after L. Mansion, colored by C. Bowen and C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniform after L. Mansion, colored by C. Bowen and C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc. c..

Officers of the British Army No. 11. Aide-de-Camp to the King

One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniform after L. Mansion and S. Eschauzier, colored by C. Bowen and C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. One of a collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniform after L. Mansion and S. Eschauzier, colored by C. Bowen and C.H. Martin, printed by Lefevre & Co. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc.

Officers of the British Army No. 10. Scots Fusilier Guards (levee dress)

15th in collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier; standing uniform figure in busby, arms folded across chest, large group of standing officers and soldiers in background. 15th in collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier; standing uniform figure in busby, arms folded across chest, large group of standing officers and soldiers in background. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc.

Officers of the British Army No. 1. His Most Excellent Majesty William the Fourth

1st in collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier; full-length uniform portrait of king mounted on horse, massed lancers riding in background. 1st in collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Sl. Eschauzier; full-length uniform portrait of king mounted on horse, massed lancers riding in background. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London.

Officers of the British Army No. 1. 1st Regt. of Life Guards

3rd in collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Eschauzier; mounted uniform figure of officer in cuirass, holding sword, massed cavalry in background, outdoors. 3rd in collection of 58 (of ?) colored lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and Eschauzier; mounted uniform figure of officer in cuirass, holding sword, massed cavalry in background, outdoors. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc.

Officers of the British Army No. 1. 10th (the P. Wales's own) Royal Regiment of hussars

2nd in collection of 58 (of ?) color lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and L. Eschauzier; mounted uniform figure in hussar outfit, 5 other mounted hussars in background, outdoors. 2nd in collection of 58 (of ?) color lithographic plates of uniforms, and 1 variant and 2 duplicates, of uniforms after L. Mansion and L. Eschauzier; mounted uniform figure in hussar outfit, 5 other mounted hussars in background, outdoors. Folio, unbound, matted; some slightly soiled or trimmed. London etc.

Officers of the Boston Light Infantry officers: Photographed by C.D. Fredricks

Wood-engraved illustration; group portrait of 10 named seated and standing officers, showing uniform and headgear; short printed article mounted on verso. From 'Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper', June 26, 1858 Wood-engraved illustration; group portrait of 10 named seated and standing officers, showing uniform and headgear; short printed article mounted on verso. From 'Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper', June 26, 1858 Oblong, mounted on ivory board; margins trimmed close; slightly yellowed. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955. title provided by cataloger

Officers of the 75th Regiment in Hong Kong, 1868

Original sepia photograph of 17 officers, some in white suits, seated on chairs, on steps, or standing, with 3 dogs, 2 on the ground and one being held, and one servant at the back whose head has been trimmed off the photograph. Original sepia photograph of 17 officers, some in white suits, seated on chairs, on steps, or standing, with 3 dogs, 2 on the ground and one being held, and one servant at the back whose head has been trimmed off the photograph. Medium oblong folio; margins unevenly trimmed; clean.

Officers of the 6th Dragoon Guards--Carabiniers

One of a pair of color prints of mounted uniform figures after Teague, dated 1945 by artist. [See also: Trooper of the 2nd Dragoons--Royal Scots Greys.] One of a pair of color prints of mounted uniform figures after Teague, dated 1945 by artist. [See also: Trooper of the 2nd Dragoons--Royal Scots Greys.] Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Los Angeles, Windsor House, 1946.

Officers of the 4th Dragoon Guards

Unsigned watercolor; two mounted officers in countryside. Unfinished wash drawing mounted figure on verso Unsigned watercolor; two mounted officers in countryside. Unfinished wash drawing mounted figure on verso Upright medium folio. London, Stephen Wood, 2012 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 of the 3rd Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards

1 hand-colored photograph; three seated officers at table, and two standing officers looking on 1 hand-colored photograph; three seated officers at table, and two standing officers looking on Label on verso reads: Sir Henry Marsh, Capt. Corrigan, Capt. Lonsdale, [--]Park Yates, [--], 3rd Dragn. Grds. Small folio Manchester by the Sea, MA Christopher Bryant, 2018 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 of the 1st Punjab Infantry: General Sir John Coke seated in center

Albumen print photograph; group portrait of 6 soldiers in dark uniforms and caps, and officer in gray uniform, seated and standing indoors, rugs on floor. Albumen print photograph; group portrait of 6 soldiers in dark uniforms and caps, and officer in gray uniform, seated and standing indoors, rugs on floor. Oblong; no margins; clean. Dorchester on Thames, Pablo Butcher, 2006.

Officers of the 1st Punjab Infantry: Charles Keyes center front row

Carbon or albumen print photograph (taken at Abbottabad?); group portrait of 7 standing and seated British officers, wearing black sashes, blank wall background. Carbon or albumen print photograph (taken at Abbottabad?); group portrait of 7 standing and seated British officers, wearing black sashes, blank wall background. Oblong; no margins; clean. Dorchester on Thames, Pablo Butcher, 2006.

Officers of the 19th Lancers

1st in pair of colored lithographs by and after Hull, dated by artist; one mounted and 2 standing uniform figures, outside, on farm lane. 1st in pair of colored lithographs by and after Hull, dated by artist; one mounted and 2 standing uniform figures, outside, on farm lane. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled, worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Officers of the 17th Lancers lounging, 1875

Original watercolor caricature signed with monogram A.B. (?) and dated 1875; officers in lounge, in conversation near and before fireplace. Original watercolor caricature signed with monogram A.B. (?) and dated 1875; officers in lounge, in conversation near and before fireplace. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Officers of the 10th and 18th Hussars

2nd in pair of colored lithographs by and after Hull, dated by artist; 2 mounted cavalry uniform figures. 2nd in pair of colored lithographs by and after Hull, dated by artist; 2 mounted cavalry uniform figures. Oblong folio, matted; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Officers of North Staffordshire (a Militia Battalion) watching the operations

1st of 2 original ink and watercolor drawings signed by Hoynk; mounted, standing and seated uniform figures, some with binoculars, looking toward left from wooded slope. 1st of 2 original ink and watercolor drawings signed by Hoynk; mounted, standing and seated uniform figures, some with binoculars, looking toward left from wooded slope. Large, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1961. series title provided by cataloger

Officers Full Court Dress

One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates of uniform figures (after Capt. the Hon. George Cadogan); full-length figure of Grenadier Guard holding bearskin. One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates of uniform figures (after Capt. the Hon. George Cadogan); full-length figure of Grenadier Guard holding bearskin. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Officers and sentry of National Guard, 8th New York ; Scene in camp

A small preliminary sketch for a larger pencil and wash drawing. Recto shows officers and sentry of National Guard, 8th of New York, near tents, circa 1861. Verso contains sketches of cavalrymen A small preliminary sketch for a larger pencil and wash drawing. Recto shows officers and sentry of National Guard, 8th of New York, near tents, circa 1861. Verso contains sketches of cavalrymen

Officers and sentry of National Guard - 8th New York? - c. 1861

Original unsigned pencil and wash drawing; camp scene showing sentry, officers and soldiers near tent, with smaller soldier figures, tents, etc. in background. (Manuscript note on verso: "8th Regt. NGNY in camp at Quarantine 1861. Orig. drawing by W.R. Huddy") Original unsigned pencil and wash drawing; camp scene showing sentry, officers and soldiers near tent, with smaller soldier figures, tents, etc. in background. (Manuscript note on verso: "8th Regt. NGNY in camp at Quarantine 1861. Orig. drawing by W.R. Huddy") Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; edges worn, slightly yellowed. New York, Edward Eberstadt, 1955. title provided by cataloger