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 - the 15th King's Hussars, 1804

Gouache painting copied by Alan Kemp after Dighton; mounted uniform figure holding saber, facing right. Gouache painting copied by Alan Kemp after Dighton; mounted uniform figure holding saber, facing right. Upright medium folio, on orange board mount; margins; mint condition. Presented, 1973, by A. Kemp.

Officer

Officer

Brown University

One of a suite of 4 unsigned but detailed gouache or watercolor drawings of uniform figures; officer pointing with his left hand, 3 soldiers on horseback in distance by lines of troops. One of a suite of 4 unsigned but detailed gouache or watercolor drawings of uniform figures; officer pointing with his left hand, 3 soldiers on horseback in distance by lines of troops. Upright medium folio, matted; yellowed, edges worn and torn; in red cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped red. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.

Officeeroppasser

Officeeroppasser

Brown University

One of a suite of 12 numbered sepia lithographs by Adolf Kittendorff and Grove after Simonsen; campaign scenes and types, uniform groups. Figure walking with huge pack, basket, teapot, etc. One of a suite of 12 numbered sepia lithographs by Adolf Kittendorff and Grove after Simonsen; campaign scenes and types, uniform groups. Figure walking with huge pack, basket, teapot, etc. Folio, unbound; worn, soiled, foxed; in maroon cloth portfolio stamped gold "Simonsen. Danish Battle Scenes." New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Off to camp: march, two-step : song

composed by J.A. Silberberg. Cover title. For voice and piano. Title page illustration: halftone photo. of soldiers marching through a large square in New York City, with onlookers in bleachers. Title text printed in red and blue over U.S. flag. Also published in other arrangements. "Words by Dave Reed, Jr.": caption.

Off for the war: the soldier's adieu

One of a pair of color lithographs by Currier & Ives; soldier embracing woman, child next to them, house in background. [See also: Home from the war, the soldier's return]. One of a pair of color lithographs by Currier & Ives; soldier embracing woman, child next to them, house in background. [See also: Home from the war, the soldier's return]. N.Y., E. Weyhe, 1942.

Ofen die Haubt Statt in unter Ungarn, wie solche von der Kaiserle. Armée... belägert wird. Anno 1684...

Line-engraving by and after Will; perspective view of city and outlying fortifications, redoubts, trenches, and other earthworks, showing besieging troops, cannon, breaches, etc. Officers in left forground include Maximilian II Emanuel, Count Starhemberg, and Charles V. Line-engraving by and after Will; perspective view of city and outlying fortifications, redoubts, trenches, and other earthworks, showing besieging troops, cannon, breaches, etc. Officers in left forground include Maximilian II Emanuel, Count Starhemberg, and Charles V. Oblong medium folio; margins entirely trimmed away; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Oestreich's Politische Lage

Lithograph by and after Joseph Lanzedelli the younger, printed by Jacob Loder; political cartoon showing small groups of fighting soldiers, large head of soldier (?) peering over wall above. Lithograph by and after Joseph Lanzedelli the younger, printed by Jacob Loder; political cartoon showing small groups of fighting soldiers, large head of soldier (?) peering over wall above. Upright medium folio, matted folio; margins trimmed.

Oesterreichs Stolz und Freude

Tinted lithograph by E. Leybold after Geiger; Franz Josef and Elisabeth enthroned, acclaimed by figures of subjects in foreground. Tinted lithograph by E. Leybold after Geiger; Franz Josef and Elisabeth enthroned, acclaimed by figures of subjects in foreground. Oblong folio; margins intact; creased. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Oesterreichische Soldaten auf dem Marsche

5th in collection of 7 tinted or colored lithographic plates, this one by Bermann, after Rauh, of military scenes; Austrian troops marching down dusty road in open country, weary soldier being offered drink in center foreground. 5th in collection of 7 tinted or colored lithographic plates, this one by Bermann, after Rauh, of military scenes; Austrian troops marching down dusty road in open country, weary soldier being offered drink in center foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins; some stains, foxing; in gray portfolio, gold title "Austrian military scenes 1848".

Oesterreichische Gefechte Nr. 6

Color lithograph of battle scene by Kriehuber after Hoechle. From series of 6 engravings entitled 'Österreichische Gefechte' published by J. Trentsensky in Vienna. Color lithograph of battle scene by Kriehuber after Hoechle. From series of 6 engravings entitled 'Österreichische Gefechte' published by J. Trentsensky in Vienna. Oblong folio, one of 3 prints; margins intact; slightly rumpled; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1955.

Oesterreichische Gefechte Nr. 4

Color lithograph of battle scene by Kriehuber after Hoechle. From series of 6 engravings entitled 'Österreichische Gefechte' published by J. Trentsensky in Vienna Color lithograph of battle scene by Kriehuber after Hoechle. From series of 6 engravings entitled 'Österreichische Gefechte' published by J. Trentsensky in Vienna Oblong folio, one of 3 prints; margins intact; slightly rumpled, clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Oesterreichische Gefechte Nr. 1

Color lithograph of battle scene by Kriehuber after Hoechle. From series of 6 engravings entitled 'Österreichische Gefechte' published by J. Trentsensky in Vienna. Color lithograph of battle scene by Kriehuber after Hoechle. From series of 6 engravings entitled 'Österreichische Gefechte' published by J. Trentsensky in Vienna. Oblong folio, one of 3 prints; margins intact; slightly rumpled, clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Oesterreiche, Ungarische, 1809; Deutsche Bataillon Landwh., 1830

46th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing figures of infantrymen, 1 at center in navy blue, flanked by 2 soldiers in gray. 46th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing figures of infantrymen, 1 at center in navy blue, flanked by 2 soldiers in gray. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Oesterreich's Heerführer

Color lithograph by and after Strassgschwandtner, printed by Rauh; group of mounted officers, outdoors; with line-lithograph key to figures on tissue paper. Color lithograph by and after Strassgschwandtner, printed by Rauh; group of mounted officers, outdoors; with line-lithograph key to figures on tissue paper. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Oesterreich. Infanterie 1814

One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Group of infantry soldiers standing in groups, most with rifles, several in the background, one seated on rock. Additional information from index: Ohne Bezeocjnung. Die Figuren mit den hellblauen Abzeichen stellen das 3.Inf.Regt. Erzherzog Karl dar, bei den übrigen ist die Regimentszugehörigkeit nicht festzustellen. Ein besonders schönen Blatt.Klein hielt sich in den Jahren 1811-1815 und 1816-1818 in Wien auf.Dies Blatt dürfte aus dem Jahr 1814 stammen. One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Group of infantry soldiers standing in groups, most with rifles, several in the background, one seated on rock. Additional information from index: Ohne Bezeocjnung. Die Figuren mit den hellblauen Abzeichen stellen das 3.Inf.Regt. Erzherzog Karl dar, bei den übrigen ist die Regimentszugehörigkeit nicht festzustellen. Ein besonders schönen Blatt.Klein hielt sich in den Jahren 1811-1815 und 1816-1818 in Wien auf.Dies Blatt dürfte aus dem Jahr 1814 stammen. Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

Oesterreich. General u. Adj. 1910

One of a collection of 5 original watercolors by Graf, of which 3 are signed by the artist and 2 are dated 1938. One of a collection of 5 original watercolors by Graf, of which 3 are signed by the artist and 2 are dated 1938. Medium upright folio; margins; slightly soiled. Munich, Wölfle, 1958.

Oesterreich-Ungarische Armee: Leibgarde Reiter Eskadron (Dienst-uniform)

From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; standing officer in green coat, gray trousers, black shako, facing right. From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; standing officer in green coat, gray trousers, black shako, facing right. Unbound, in red cloth slipcase, leather label stamped gold, "J. Ronny, Austrian uniforms, c. 1900-1912, original watercolor caricatures".

Oesterreich-Ungarische Armee: Leib-Garde Infanterie-Comp.

From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; standing infantryman in green uniform, with shouldered rifle, facing left. From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; standing infantryman in green uniform, with shouldered rifle, facing left. Unbound, in red cloth slipcase, leather label stamped gold, "J. Ronny, Austrian uniforms, c. 1900-1912, original watercolor caricatures".

Oesterreich-Ungarische Armee: König-Ungar. Leibgarde (Dienst unif.)

From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; officer in green jacket, gray trousers, walking toward right, looking back toward left. From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; officer in green jacket, gray trousers, walking toward right, looking back toward left. Unbound, in red cloth slipcase, leather label stamped gold, "J. Ronny, Austrian uniforms, c. 1900-1912, original watercolor caricatures".

Oesterreich-Ungarische Armee: Flügel-Adjutant (Dienst-uniform)

From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; standing officer in green jacket, gray trousers, tall black hat, facing right. From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; standing officer in green jacket, gray trousers, tall black hat, facing right. Unbound, in red cloth slipcase, leather label stamped gold, "J. Ronny, Austrian uniforms, c. 1900-1912, original watercolor caricatures".

Oesterreich-Ungarische Armee: 6e. Uhlanen. (Feld-Uniform)

From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; cavalryman in pale blue jacket, red trousers, russet uhlan helmet, walking toward left, holding scabbard with sword. From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; cavalryman in pale blue jacket, red trousers, russet uhlan helmet, walking toward left, holding scabbard with sword. Unbound, in red cloth slipcase, leather label stamped gold, "J. Ronny, Austrian uniforms, c. 1900-1912, original watercolor caricatures".

Oesterreich-Ungarische Armee: 28. Infanterie Reg. (Dienst-uniform)

From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; infantryman in gray jacket, pale blue trousers, walking toward right. From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; infantryman in gray jacket, pale blue trousers, walking toward right. Unbound, in red cloth slipcase, leather label stamped gold, "J. Ronny, Austrian uniforms, c. 1900-1912, original watercolor caricatures".

Oesterreich-Ungarische Armee: 25. Ungar. Infanterie Reg. (Parade-uniform)

From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; standing infantryman in gray dress uniform, with yellow and aquamarine trim, facing left. From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; standing infantryman in gray dress uniform, with yellow and aquamarine trim, facing left. Unbound, in red cloth slipcase, leather label stamped gold, "J. Ronny, Austrian uniforms, c. 1900-1912, original watercolor caricatures".

Oesterreich-Ungarische Armee: 16. Ungarische-Infanterie Reg. (Dienst-uniform)

From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; infantryman in blue-gray jacket, pale blue trousers, hands folded in front, facing forward. From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; infantryman in blue-gray jacket, pale blue trousers, hands folded in front, facing forward. Unbound, in red cloth slipcase, leather label stamped gold, "J. Ronny, Austrian uniforms, c. 1900-1912, original watercolor caricatures".

Oesterreich-Ungarische Armee: 14e. Dragoner-Regt.

From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; profile view of cavalryman in light blue jacket, gray trousers, striding toward left. From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; profile view of cavalryman in light blue jacket, gray trousers, striding toward left. Unbound, in red cloth slipcase, leather label stamped gold, "J. Ronny, Austrian uniforms, c. 1900-1912, original watercolor caricatures".

Oesterreich-Ungarische Armee: 11e. Deutsche-Infanterie Reg. (Dienst-uniform)

From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; infantryman in blue frock coat, pale blue trousers, leaning forward, facing left. From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; infantryman in blue frock coat, pale blue trousers, leaning forward, facing left. Unbound, in red cloth slipcase, leather label st. gold, "J. Ronny, Austrian uniforms, c. 1900-1912, original watercolor caricatures".

Oesterreich-Ungarische Armee: 10e. Deutsche-Infanterie Reg. (Dienst uniform)

From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; profile view of infantryman in blue frock coat, pale blue trousers, facing right. From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; profile view of infantryman in blue frock coat, pale blue trousers, facing right. Unbound, in red cloth slipcase, leather label stamped gold, "J. Ronny, Austrian uniforms, c. 1900-1912, original watercolor caricatures".

Oesterreich-Ungarische Armee: 1. Husaren

From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; standing cavalryman in gray hussar uniform with gold trim, facing left. From group of 120 original caricature drawings on postcards, signed illegibly (appears to be "J. Ronni"), of Austro-Hungarian military uniforms, part of larger collection of 805 postcards of various national armies; standing cavalryman in gray hussar uniform with gold trim, facing left. Unbound, in red cloth slipcase, leather label stamped gold, "J. Ronny, Austrian uniforms, c. 1900-1912, original watercolor caricatures".

Oesterreich Ulanen, 1813. Charge!

10th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Bramatti; uniform group of mounted Austrian cavalry, charging toward right across field, low fence in right background. 10th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Bramatti; uniform group of mounted Austrian cavalry, charging toward right across field, low fence in right background. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820".. N.Y., Weyhe, 1942.

Oesterreich 1889: Hussar trumpeter

5th in collection of 5 original watercolor drawings of mounted uniform figures by Scharf; mounted hussar holding trumpet. 5th in collection of 5 original watercolor drawings of mounted uniform figures by Scharf; mounted hussar holding trumpet. Small and medium upright folio, mounted folio on brown paper, 5 pieces [cf. AuU1777mf-1a-c, AuU1792mf-1]; margins; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954. SubTitle supplied by cataloger