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

Northumberland Fusiliers, 5th

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; sergeant and infantryman standing with grounded rifles, outdoors. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; sergeant and infantryman standing with grounded rifles, outdoors. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

Northumberland Fusiliers

From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed by Ibbetson; officer and 2 infantrymen standing in forest clearing, autumn landscape background. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed by Ibbetson; officer and 2 infantrymen standing in forest clearing, autumn landscape background. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

North-front towards the Parade (of the Brighton Pavilion)

Colored aquatint by Stadler after Repton; view toward front of pavilion with riding school at right, carriage, small figures of promenaders in foreground. Colored aquatint by Stadler after Repton; view toward front of pavilion with riding school at right, carriage, small figures of promenaders in foreground. Large narrow oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; crease, clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

North Staffordshire Regt. 64th

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; officer and infantryman standing near corner of barracks building. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; officer and infantryman standing near corner of barracks building. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

North Somerset Yeomanry, c. 1870

Original watercolor signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on prancing horse riding toward left. Original watercolor signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on prancing horse riding toward left. Oval upright, matted; margins; margins worn and yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1960. title provided by cataloger

North Somerset Yeomanry, c. 1840

Original unsigned gouache silhouette (by John or Charles Buncombe?) heightened with grey and red; standing figure in uniform with sabretache, hat in right hand, left hand on hip. Original unsigned gouache silhouette (by John or Charles Buncombe?) heightened with grey and red; standing figure in uniform with sabretache, hat in right hand, left hand on hip. Oval small upright folio; in gilt wood frame. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. 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/)

North Otago Hussars 1890

One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform and carrying sword, marching from the left towards the right. One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform and carrying sword, marching from the left towards the right. Unbound, in tan cloth slip-case, black leather label st. gold. London, Lawson, 1966.

North Camp, Aldershot

North Camp, Aldershot

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Color lithograph by S. Straker after Prosser; view across landscape towards long rows of single storey barracks, soldiers, men, women and children guests relaxing on knoll in foreground. Color lithograph by S. Straker after Prosser; view across landscape towards long rows of single storey barracks, soldiers, men, women and children guests relaxing on knoll in foreground. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

North African native soldiers, c.1885

One of a pair of wash drawings by C. Leblond, 1885, after originals by de Neuville, each showing a native soldier figure in campaign dress with pack and equipment. One of a pair of wash drawings by C. Leblond, 1885, after originals by de Neuville, each showing a native soldier figure in campaign dress with pack and equipment. Upright; no margins; slight foxing. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.

North African native soldiers, c. 1885

One of a pair of wash drawings by C. Leblond, 1885, after originals by de Neuville, each showing a native soldier figure in campaign dress with pack and equipment. One of a pair of wash drawings by C. Leblond, 1885, after originals by de Neuville, each showing a native soldier figure in campaign dress with pack and equipment. Upright; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.

North African brigands and Middle Eastern man, c. 1845

Original watercolor signed by F. Goupil and with a not clearly legible title at lower right; brigands in various forms of semi-military costume in and around entrance to cave, Middle Eastern man in burnoose in center pointing to one of them. Original watercolor signed by F. Goupil and with a not clearly legible title at lower right; brigands in various forms of semi-military costume in and around entrance to cave, Middle Eastern man in burnoose in center pointing to one of them. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean, foxing. Title supplied by cataloger

Norsk kadet 1888

Norsk kadet 1888

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5th in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of jäger cadet in dark gray uniform, kepi, holding grounded rifle, facing left; smaller outline of 2nd cadet in background. 5th in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of jäger cadet in dark gray uniform, kepi, holding grounded rifle, facing left; smaller outline of 2nd cadet in background. Small, unbound; mounted on gray paper and in red cloth portfolio stamped blue; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Norsk jægerofficer 1814

4th in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of jäger officer in short jacket, shako, one hand behind back, facing left. 4th in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of jäger officer in short jacket, shako, one hand behind back, facing left. Small, unbound; mounted on gray paper and in red cloth portfolio stamped blue; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Norsk jæger 1888

Norsk jæger 1888

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6th in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of jäger in dark gray uniform, wearing pack, leaning on grounded rifle, facing left. 6th in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of jäger in dark gray uniform, wearing pack, leaning on grounded rifle, facing left. Small, unbound; mounted on gray paper and in red cloth portfolio stamped blue; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Norsk jæger 1814

Norsk jæger 1814

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3rd in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of jäger in short jacket, shako; presenting arms, facing right, looking back toward left. 3rd in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of jäger in short jacket, shako; presenting arms, facing right, looking back toward left. Small, unbound; mounted on gray paper and in red cloth portfolio stamped blue; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Norsk jæger 1808

Norsk jæger 1808

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2nd in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of jäger in short jacket, feathered cap, holding rifle in crook of arm. 2nd in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of jäger in short jacket, feathered cap, holding rifle in crook of arm. Small, unbound; mounted on gray paper and in red cloth portfolio stamped blue; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Norsk jæger 1788

Norsk jæger 1788

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1st in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of jäger in short jacket, tricorn hat, high boots, holding grounded rifle. 1st in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of jäger in short jacket, tricorn hat, high boots, holding grounded rifle. Small, unbound; mounted on gray paper and in red cloth portfolio stamped blue; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Normandy ferry

Normandy ferry

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Stretcher-bearers carrying wounded off an LCT watched by soldiers boarding. Stretcher-bearers carrying wounded off an LCT watched by soldiers boarding. Bostick joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served as an artist and cartographer. He worked on amphibious map reproductions for the invasion of Sicily in 1943 and the D-Day invasion, 1944.

Norman Ramsay's guns at Fuentes d'Onor, 1811

Color print after Wollen, dated 1924 by artist; horse artillery and officers rushing into battle; short descriptive text below. Color print after Wollen, dated 1924 by artist; horse artillery and officers rushing into battle; short descriptive text below. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; creased. Brussels, A. Elebaut, 1957.

Norman Humphrey

Norman Humphrey

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Original pencil drawing by Lt. Karl Robert Rittmann; half-length portrait of officer wearing helmet Original pencil drawing by Lt. Karl Robert Rittmann; half-length portrait of officer wearing helmet Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)

Nordsche Leib Regiment

Nordsche Leib Regiment

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1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 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/)

Nord-Amerikanische Armee. Marine Infanteria

Hand-colored uniform figures of marine drummer and infantryman, circa 1830 (by Ludwig Schmidt?) cut out and mounted on sheet; from a collection of approximately 670 hand-colored cut-out figures of European uniforms Hand-colored uniform figures of marine drummer and infantryman, circa 1830 (by Ludwig Schmidt?) cut out and mounted on sheet; from a collection of approximately 670 hand-colored cut-out figures of European uniforms Small upright folio. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1950. 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/)

None but the brave...

None but the brave...

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Original pencil and watercolor caricature sketch signed by Leech (for Punch?); non-commissioned officer pushing baby pram and accompanied by short, stout wife with parasol. Original pencil and watercolor caricature sketch signed by Leech (for Punch?); non-commissioned officer pushing baby pram and accompanied by short, stout wife with parasol. Upright, mounted on tan board; matted; no margins; creased, edges torn, yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1955.

Non Numo; Patriae pro Causa milito miles

One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich; figure in helmet looking down at musket; standing along shore with ship in distance and sun on horizon. One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich; figure in helmet looking down at musket; standing along shore with ship in distance and sun on horizon. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Heinrich Ulrich - Military Costume - c. 1600"; margins trimmed close, yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Non morutur, Mortem guisgurs non sivit mu ltram

One of a collection of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure with helmet pointing a musket, church in background. One of a collection of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure with helmet pointing a musket, church in background. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Heinrich Ulrich - Military Costume - c. 1600"; margins trimmed close, yellowed. Series title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Non aetas, ulla glaoium ferrugine loedet

One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure with plumed helmet from behind holding spear, church in background. One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure with plumed helmet from behind holding spear, church in background. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Heinrich Ulrich - Military Costume - c. 1600"; margins trimmed close, slightly soiled. Series title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Noms des differentes parties d'un Affust de Canon

On e of a collection of 5 plates from book numbered 137, with printed text on verso; canon and mortars etc. showing soldiers and workmen. On e of a collection of 5 plates from book numbered 137, with printed text on verso; canon and mortars etc. showing soldiers and workmen. Small upright; margins trimmed; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold, "French Artillery, c. 1700." N.Y., Rockman, 1960.

Noël pour la grande paix qui vient

Lithograph by Prouvé; winged Victory carrying wreaths and laurel in upraised hands, poem by André Fontaine, large bells ringing in background. Lithograph by Prouvé; winged Victory carrying wreaths and laurel in upraised hands, poem by André Fontaine, large bells ringing in background. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Paris, Cart, 1956.