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

Officer of the Peshawur Light Horse

One of a suite of 4 original unsigned watercolor or ink drawings. One of a suite of 4 original unsigned watercolor or ink drawings. Upright, matted; margins; clean. Possibly by Capt. Francis Augustus Fane (1824-1893). London, Spencer, 1952.

Officer of the Life Guards, c. 1845

Original (unfinished?) watercolor sketch signed W. Heath; mounted uniform figure with sword, pointed down, in hand, other mounted soldiers suggested in left background and mounted soldier in right distance. Original (unfinished?) watercolor sketch signed W. Heath; mounted uniform figure with sword, pointed down, in hand, other mounted soldiers suggested in left background and mounted soldier in right distance. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.

Officer of the Lauzun Hussars? c. 1785

1 original oval miniature portrait in brass easel frame; half-length figure in red waistcoat, white pelisse with gold lace, edged in black fur 1 original oval miniature portrait in brass easel frame; half-length figure in red waistcoat, white pelisse with gold lace, edged in black fur Small oval. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1962 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/)

Officer of the Household Cavalry, c. 1870

Original photograph of officer of the Household Cavalry, standing outdoors. Original photograph of officer of the Household Cavalry, standing outdoors. Upright small folio; mounted on cream board; yellowed, faded. Title supplied by cataloger.

Officer of the Honourable Artillery Company, c. 1865

Original watercolor caricature (slightly crude) initialed H.A.G.; officer figure with bearskin, large moustache, monocle. Original watercolor caricature (slightly crude) initialed H.A.G.; officer figure with bearskin, large moustache, monocle. Small upright folio, matted; margins; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. title provided by cataloger

Officer of the Garde Nationale, c. 1870

Albumen print photograph; full-length uniform portrait of officer in coat with white belt, tall cap, hands clasped behind back; handwritten note along top border reads "Garde-Nationale". Albumen print photograph; full-length uniform portrait of officer in coat with white belt, tall cap, hands clasped behind back; handwritten note along top border reads "Garde-Nationale". Upright, in envelope; margins trimmed; edges soiled. title provided by cataloger

Officer of the First Troop, Horse Grenadier Guards, 1788

Original watercolor signed and dated by Byron; standing uniform figure, hatless, leaning against horse, landscape background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Byron; standing uniform figure, hatless, leaning against horse, landscape background. Upright folio; no margins; clean London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1958

Officer of the First Foot Guards, c. 1780

Original unsigned miniature bust portrait of officer in uniform Original unsigned miniature bust portrait of officer in uniform Small oval, mounted in gold metal brooch under glass. New York, Rockman Prints, 1965. 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/)

Officer of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers, c. 1846

Watercolor by Cole signed lower left ; three-quarter-length figure in full dress uniform standing in rural setting Watercolor by Cole signed lower left ; three-quarter-length figure in full dress uniform standing in rural setting Upright medium folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke, 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/)

Officer of the 9th Light Dragoons, c. 1809

Original unsigned watercolor on vellum; officer about to mount into saddle, landscape background with hamlet in left distance. Original unsigned watercolor on vellum; officer about to mount into saddle, landscape background with hamlet in left distance. Small oblong, matted; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965. Title provided by cataloger.

Officer of the 9th Lancers, c. 1820

Original watercolor signed (lower right) by Alken; mounted trooper with distant figures of troopers Original watercolor signed (lower right) by Alken; mounted trooper with distant figures of troopers Upright small folio. Manchester by the Sea, Christopher Bryant, 2017 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/)

Officer of the 94th Regiment of Foot, c. 1832

Original gouache portrait on ivory, unsigned; three-quarter length portrait of young officer, seated, shako on table. Original gouache portrait on ivory, unsigned; three-quarter length portrait of young officer, seated, shako on table. Small, in dark red leather case with glass, metal fitting and with plush lining. New York, Rockman Prints, 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/)

Officer of the 42nd Highlanders

Original unsigned watercolor (possibly by C. Conroy); standing uniform figure. Original unsigned watercolor (possibly by C. Conroy); standing uniform figure. Upright; no margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Officer of the 30th Foot, c. 1854

Unsigned original watercolor; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, forage cap in right hand, sword in left. Unsigned original watercolor; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, forage cap in right hand, sword in left. Upright folio, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. title provided by cataloger

Officer of the 2nd Battalion, 47th (Lancashire) Regiment of Foot, circa 1813

Unsigned watercolor attributed to Robert Dighton Jr. ; full-length standing figure of officer in uniform in front of tent encampment, Unsigned watercolor attributed to Robert Dighton Jr. ; full-length standing figure of officer in uniform in front of tent encampment, Upright medium folio, edge damage. Manchester-by-the-Sea, Christopher Bryant, 2016. 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/)

Officer of the 16th Foot, c. 1832

Original unsigned miniature painting on ivory; half-length portrait of officer, seated, shako on table at left. Original unsigned miniature painting on ivory; half-length portrait of officer, seated, shako on table at left. Upright square, matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953.

Officer of the 14th Bengal Light Dragoons

Original unsigned watercolor on board; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning on garden wall, holding gloves, facing left; distant landscape background. Original unsigned watercolor on board; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning on garden wall, holding gloves, facing left; distant landscape background. Upright; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clark, Antiques, 2007

Officer of the 13th Light Dragoons in Levée dress, c. 1830

One of two watercolors signed by Dighton (signature and date on this one partly trimmed away); each showing standing uniform figure in profile, facing left; typewritten comment or correction regarding uniform accompanies watercolor. [See also: British Lieutenant General.] One of two watercolors signed by Dighton (signature and date on this one partly trimmed away); each showing standing uniform figure in profile, facing left; typewritten comment or correction regarding uniform accompanies watercolor. [See also: British Lieutenant General.] Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Officer of the 10th Clam Gallas Uhlan Regiment

1 original oval watercolor in brown leather traveling frame; three-quarter length portrait in uniform holding czapka 1 original oval watercolor in brown leather traveling frame; three-quarter length portrait in uniform holding czapka 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/)

Officer of Seventeenth Lancers thrown from mount

One of a pair of original watercolor caricatures by Draner? (Jules Renard), unsigned; lancer emerging mud-covered from brook after being thrown from horse running off in background. One of a pair of original watercolor caricatures by Draner? (Jules Renard), unsigned; lancer emerging mud-covered from brook after being thrown from horse running off in background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; corners damaged; slight foxing. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Officer of Scottish regiment

One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Scottish officer in frock coat, trews, garrison cap; full-length 3/4 front view, heightened in gold, signed by Frith. One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Scottish officer in frock coat, trews, garrison cap; full-length 3/4 front view, heightened in gold, signed by Frith. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Officer of Royal Artillery Foot Regiment, 1845

Original watercolor signed by Ibbetson; uniform figure of officer walking along ramparts. Original watercolor signed by Ibbetson; uniform figure of officer walking along ramparts. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Francis Edwards, 1962. Title provided by cataloger.

Officer of Madras Light Cavalry, 1838

Original watercolor signed and dated Madras Jany. 1838 by Fonceca; half-length portrait of young officer. The artist was a portrait painter at 123 Armenia Street, Madras. He also produced a series of lithographs entitled 'Sketches in India Chiefly from Nature' (Madras, 1852-1853). Original watercolor signed and dated Madras Jany. 1838 by Fonceca; half-length portrait of young officer. The artist was a portrait painter at 123 Armenia Street, Madras. He also produced a series of lithographs entitled 'Sketches in India Chiefly from Nature' (Madras, 1852-1853). Square, matted; margins intact; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.

Officer of Light Dragoons

One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Officer of Light Dragoons, c. 1830, cut out mounted on board; figure facing left. One of a collection of original ink or cut-out silhouettes of military portraits or uniform figures. Officer of Light Dragoons, c. 1830, cut out mounted on board; figure facing left. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; yellowed and soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Officer of Life Guards

Officer of Life Guards

Brown University

1st in set of 3 original gouache drawings signed and one dated by D.W.C. Falls; standing uniform figure in cuirass, helmet and cape, with sword. 1st in set of 3 original gouache drawings signed and one dated by D.W.C. Falls; standing uniform figure in cuirass, helmet and cape, with sword. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945. Title supplied by cataloger

Officer of Imperial Guards

Color engraving; standing uniform figure, outdoors, left arm raised to point. Color engraving; standing uniform figure, outdoors, left arm raised to point. Small upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; foxed, slightly soiled. London, Spencer, 1953.

Officer of Hyderabad Imperial Service Lancers: killed in Egypt, W.W.I

Gelatin DOP print photograph; bust portrait of Indian Army officer in uniform, with handlebar mustache, wearing turban; identifying note written on verso, including the following : "M.d.Qutub Ashraf" (name of sitter in photo?). Gelatin DOP print photograph; bust portrait of Indian Army officer in uniform, with handlebar mustache, wearing turban; identifying note written on verso, including the following : "M.d.Qutub Ashraf" (name of sitter in photo?). Upright; margins; heavily scratched, foxed, upper and lower right corners torn.

Officer of Horse Artillery

2nd in pair of unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings; dismounted uniform figure in black with red facings, beside horse, outdoors. [See also: Field officer of 3rd Regt. of Dragoon Guards.] 2nd in pair of unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings; dismounted uniform figure in black with red facings, beside horse, outdoors. [See also: Field officer of 3rd Regt. of Dragoon Guards.] Upright, matted; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Officer of Grenadier Company, 76th (?) Regiment of Foot, c. 1850

Watercolor inscribed lower right: Carl Haag, 1850 ; full-length portrait of a British officer, hatless, with left hand on sword and holding white gloves in right hand; standing in furnished room Watercolor inscribed lower right: Carl Haag, 1850 ; full-length portrait of a British officer, hatless, with left hand on sword and holding white gloves in right hand; standing in furnished room Upright medium folio. Vienna, Boris Wilntsky, 2017. 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/)