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

Vandeur du pain

Vandeur du pain

Brown University

One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure facing right with a basket on back and holding a tray of bread. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure facing right with a basket on back and holding a tray of bread. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold; slightly soiled.

Vandamme's Gefangennehmung in der Schlacht bey Kulm

Hand-colored engraving; Vandamme, mounted, captured by cossacks in midst of battle in countryside, wounded and dead in left foreground. Hand-colored engraving; Vandamme, mounted, captured by cossacks in midst of battle in countryside, wounded and dead in left foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. title: Vandamme fait prisonnier à la bataille de Culm le 30 Aout 1813.

Vandames gefangennehmung in der schlacht bei Culm den 16ten Septembre 1813

Uncolored aquatint; mounted Russian cossacks attacking French officer on horseback, village and hills in distance Uncolored aquatint; mounted Russian cossacks attacking French officer on horseback, village and hills in distance Oblong medium folio. Wuppertal, Schmidt & Green, 2008 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/)

Valtellina - Palermo

Valtellina - Palermo

Brown University

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957. 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/)

Valerien gun duel: Sketch on the terrace, St. Germain, Oct. 30, 1870

Men, women and children talking amongst themselves by a high fence surrounding grand building, firing from distant fort on hill Men, women and children talking amongst themselves by a high fence surrounding grand building, firing from distant fort on hill Drawn for the Illustrated London News, Nov. 19, 1870, p. 521 Inscribed in ink below drawings Ex: Collection of the first Sir Bruce Ingram

Valenciennes prise d'assaut, et sauveé de pillage par la clemence du Roy

3rd of 3 modern reproductions of etchings by Bonnart and Simonneau after van der Meulen; panoramic scene of conclusion of siege; officers, prisoners in foreground, Valenciennes in background. 3rd of 3 modern reproductions of etchings by Bonnart and Simonneau after van der Meulen; panoramic scene of conclusion of siege; officers, prisoners in foreground, Valenciennes in background. Giant oblong folio; plate marks, margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.

Valdes: The Spanish Patriot Friar is an extraordinary marksman and incredible are the numbers of French Soldiers / he...

Hand colored engraving published Sept. 26, 1808; full-length portrait in military costume, getting into sharpshooter's position on rocky crag. Hand colored engraving published Sept. 26, 1808; full-length portrait in military costume, getting into sharpshooter's position on rocky crag. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Vaillance: polka militaire

pour le piano par Joseph Ascher. Cover title with lithograph illustration of mounted soldier with trumpet.

Vacant Dragoner Regiment

One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plate of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 3 figures on horseback facing left, two with swords, one with trumpet over shoulder. One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plate of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 3 figures on horseback facing left, two with swords, one with trumpet over shoulder. Small oblong folio; full pebble-grain dark green levant, stamped and tooled gold, with maroon levant cover label stamped gold "Armée Hessoise"; slightly soiled and yellowed. Paris, auction, 1956.

V--Invest!

V--Invest!

Brown University

Poster showing a large V for victory, often used to promote Liberty Loan bonds Poster showing a large V for victory, often used to promote Liberty Loan bonds Title from item.

Utrechtsche Gordon Genootschap

4th in collection of 4 hand-colored engraved plates; standing uniform figure (of Otto Derk Gordon) in tricorn with red and white cockade, left hand on hip, holding walking stick, outdoors. 4th in collection of 4 hand-colored engraved plates; standing uniform figure (of Otto Derk Gordon) in tricorn with red and white cockade, left hand on hip, holding walking stick, outdoors. Small upright; margins trimmed; clean. Paris, auction, 1964.

Utrechtsche Defensiewezen

3rd in collection of 4 hand-colored engravings; standing uniform figure, hands crossed under front of coat, facing left, outdoors. 3rd in collection of 4 hand-colored engravings; standing uniform figure, hands crossed under front of coat, facing left, outdoors. Small upright; margins trimmed; clean. Paris, auction, 1964.

Utrecht Jager of Scherpschutter

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with left hand on hip and right hand on walking stick. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with left hand on hip and right hand on walking stick. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Utrecht Artillerie

Utrecht Artillerie

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with arms folded. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with arms folded. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Utah Beach, France

Utah Beach, France

Brown University

Sketch of Utah Beach in Normandy from 1944. A gun turret is in the foreground and tractors and trucks drive across the beach below. Sketch of Utah Beach in Normandy from 1944. A gun turret is in the foreground and tractors and trucks drive across the beach below. Bierly served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion at Fort Meade during most of 1943 before joining the 635th Engineer Camouflage Company in England.

Ut trajectus equus, sic lanquet vulnere sessor .. = Der Schimmel hat den fang, der Mann ligt untern Rossen..

One of a pair of mezzotint plates by and after G.P. Rugendas Junior, G.P. Rugendas Senior exc.; combat between French and German horsemen. One of a pair of mezzotint plates by and after G.P. Rugendas Junior, G.P. Rugendas Senior exc.; combat between French and German horsemen. Large oblong folio; plate marks, margins trimmed; slightly stained. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ussaro della Morte; Generale Imperial Regio

2nd in collection of 5 hand-colored engraved plates; 2 uniform figures of mounted hussar and general, facing each other. Possibly from 'Recueil des estampes et tableaux représentant la cause des maux gui afflègent l'Italia'. 2nd in collection of 5 hand-colored engraved plates; 2 uniform figures of mounted hussar and general, facing each other. Possibly from 'Recueil des estampes et tableaux représentant la cause des maux gui afflègent l'Italia'. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, withe leather label stamped gold "Bassano - Austrian uniforms - 1797". Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Ussaro della Morte

Ussaro della Morte

Brown University

One of a collection of 12 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors, each with title printed in Italian, listed as being numbers 10-19, 21, 22 in collection described in de Ridder 15; also 1 additional plate so similar as maybe to belong in series, being Nouvel Uniforme du Premier Lieutenant Autrichien. Figure on horseback with rifle and sword, skull and crossbones on horse blanket, facing right. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors, each with title printed in Italian, listed as being numbers 10-19, 21, 22 in collection described in de Ridder 15; also 1 additional plate so similar as maybe to belong in series, being Nouvel Uniforme du Premier Lieutenant Autrichien. Figure on horseback with rifle and sword, skull and crossbones on horse blanket, facing right. Upright small folio, unbound, slight foxing; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Troops in Italy, ca. 1770." Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961

Ussaro del Reggimento di S.A.R. l'Arciduca Giuseppe; Ussaro del Reggimento Erdodi

1st in collection of 5 hand-colored engraved plates; uniform figures of 2 mounted hussars, from 2 different regiments. Possibly from 'Recueil des estampes et tableaux représentant la cause des maux gui afflègent l'Italia'. 1st in collection of 5 hand-colored engraved plates; uniform figures of 2 mounted hussars, from 2 different regiments. Possibly from 'Recueil des estampes et tableaux représentant la cause des maux gui afflègent l'Italia'. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, withe leather label stamped gold "Bassano - Austrian uniforms - 1797". Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Ussari di Piacenza, 1866 (Ufficiali)

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of sword hilt, saddle pack, stirrups, etc., in red and silver. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of sword hilt, saddle pack, stirrups, etc., in red and silver. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Ussari di Piacenza (Ufficiali)

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of cap, insignia, uniform decorations, in green and gold. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of cap, insignia, uniform decorations, in green and gold. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Ussari di Piacenza (Ufficiali)

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of saddle equipment, bedroll, etc., in red and silver. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of saddle equipment, bedroll, etc., in red and silver. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Ussari di Piacenza (Ufficiali)

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of saddle pack, buckles, decorations etc., in silver. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of saddle pack, buckles, decorations etc., in silver. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Ussari di Piacenza (Truppi)

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of saddle equipment, kepi, etc., in red and green. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of saddle equipment, kepi, etc., in red and green. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

USS Gen. A.E. Anderson 1943

Original conté crayon drawing, signed and dated by Fisher of a soldier sitting on a stool on board USS Gen. A.E. Anderson Navy transport. Notation on back says: Hampton Roads, VA. to Casablanca, French Morocco Nov. 25, 1943-Dec. 4, 1943. Original conté crayon drawing, signed and dated by Fisher of a soldier sitting on a stool on board USS Gen. A.E. Anderson Navy transport. Notation on back says: Hampton Roads, VA. to Casablanca, French Morocco Nov. 25, 1943-Dec. 4, 1943. Fisher served overseas during World War Two as a map specialist with the U.S. Army's 30th Topographic Engineers.

Uruguay 1916. Ordnance Officer, Service

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. 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/)

Uruguay 1916. Military Academy Cadet, gala

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. 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/)

Uruguay 1916. Medical Corps, 2nd Lieut., campaign

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. 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/)

Uruguay 1916. Lieutenant General, gala

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. 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/)