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

No. 36. Right side marching order : left side stable

36th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; sketch of brown horse, saddled, facing left; saddle sketch at top; descriptive notes. 36th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; sketch of brown horse, saddled, facing left; saddle sketch at top; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger

No. 34. Bataillon d'oragnie Gelerland Infanterie Hollandoise passée par la Ville de Bruges le 26 avril 1793

One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue, white and red, holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue, white and red, holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.

No. 33. Trumpeter stable

33rd of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black uniform, yellow trim; jacket details at left and right; descriptive notes. 33rd of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black uniform, yellow trim; jacket details at left and right; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger

No. 32. Trumpeters review & parade order

32nd of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; 2 standing figures of hussars, showing front and back views, in black uniforms, elaborate yellow trim, holding trumpets; details of sleeve and instruments at top and left; descriptive notes. 32nd of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; 2 standing figures of hussars, showing front and back views, in black uniforms, elaborate yellow trim, holding trumpets; details of sleeve and instruments at top and left; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger

No. 31. All ranks : cloak & cape

31st of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black overcoat and cape; coat details on top and either side; descriptive notes. 31st of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black overcoat and cape; coat details on top and either side; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger

No. 30. Color sergeant parade & review

30th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black jacket, elaborate yellow trim; sketch of sleeve details at left; descriptive notes. 30th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black jacket, elaborate yellow trim; sketch of sleeve details at left; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger

No. 29. Infanterie Legere dite Codstream guards au service de S. M le Roi d'engleterre entree a Bruges le 16 avril 1793

One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in red and white holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in red and white holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.

No. 28. Sergeant walking

28th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black jacket, yellow trim, leaning arm on brick wall; descriptive notes. 28th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black jacket, yellow trim, leaning arm on brick wall; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger

No. 26. Sergeant review & parade

26th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black uniform, yellow trim; sketches of jacket elements around edges; descriptive notes. 26th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black uniform, yellow trim; sketches of jacket elements around edges; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger

No. 25. Grenadier du Regt ... au service de S M le Roi de Prusse entrée a Bruges le 10 avril 1793

One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in red, white and blue holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in red, white and blue holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.

No. 24. Private stable walking

24th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black uniform, yellow trim, leaning with one arm on fence; descriptive notes. 24th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of hussar in black uniform, yellow trim, leaning with one arm on fence; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger

No. 24. Hussards de Blankenstein au service de S. M. T. et R. entrée le 5 avril 1793

One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue and yellow holding sword in right hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue and yellow holding sword in right hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.

No. 24. Chasseurs Tyroliens au service de S.M.T et R entrée le 5 avril 1793

One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue holding rifle in right hand and sword in left. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue holding rifle in right hand and sword in left. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.

No. 23. Privates stable uniform

23rd of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; 2 standing figures of hussars, showing front and back views, in black uniforms, yellow trim; jacket details at right and left; descriptive notes. 23rd of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; 2 standing figures of hussars, showing front and back views, in black uniforms, yellow trim; jacket details at right and left; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger

No. 22. Corps de franc de Laudon Verd au Service de S. M. T. et R entré a Bruges le 5 avril 1793

One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in green and red holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in green and red holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean, in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.

No. 21. Privates review and parade order

21st of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; 2 standing figures of hussars in black uniforms, yellow trim; details of uniforms and equipment around margins; descriptive notes. 21st of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; 2 standing figures of hussars in black uniforms, yellow trim; details of uniforms and equipment around margins; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger

No. 20848 Pvt. Pk. Philip 9th Black Watch

Lithograph signed and dated by and after Jonas; standing figure in helmet and kilted field dress. Lithograph signed and dated by and after Jonas; standing figure in helmet and kilted field dress. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean; impression no. 63 from edition of 100, autographed by artist. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

No. 20. Corps Franc de Michalowitz au Service de S, M, T et R, entrée le 30 mars 1793

One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in long gray coat holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in long gray coat holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.

No. 2. The Dragoon Guards

2nd in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes; several illustrations of standing and mounted uniform groups of cavalrymen, showing individual figures, review, trophies, etc. 2nd in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes; several illustrations of standing and mounted uniform groups of cavalrymen, showing individual figures, review, trophies, etc. Upright folio, matted; some margins trimmed; some soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.

No. 2. Regimento d'Infanteria di Linea

One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 uniform figures, 2 from the front and one from behind, two holding rifles. Uniform details in margins. One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 uniform figures, 2 from the front and one from behind, two holding rifles. Uniform details in margins. Oblong folio, unbound; slightly soiled. In red cloth clip-case, green leather label stamped gold: 'Army of Prince Eugene, Viceroy of Italy - Original Water Colors'. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

No. 18. Gendarmes Nationaux a pied Levées pendant la revolution françoise entree le 13 mars 1793

One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue, yellow and red holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue, yellow and red holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.

No. 17. Shabraque, scarlet cloth; full dress review order, 10th Hussars

17th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; profile view of brown horse, facing left, in scarlet blanket, saddle, straps, etc.; descriptive notes. 17th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; profile view of brown horse, facing left, in scarlet blanket, saddle, straps, etc.; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger

No. 17. Hussards de St Georges leves pendant la Revolution Francoise entree 5 mars 1793

One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in black, white and red holding sword in right hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in black, white and red holding sword in right hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.

No. 16. Hussards de Legalité Levis pendant la revolution en France, entrés a Bruges le 28 fev 1793

One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in flue and red holding sword in right hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in flue and red holding sword in right hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold:"Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.

No. 15. 3me Regiment de cavalerie, troupes de Ligne francoise, entré a Bruges le 27 fev 1793

One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in red, white and blue holding sword in right hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in red, white and blue holding sword in right hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold:" Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.

No. 14. The Line

No. 14. The Line

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14th in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes; several illustrations of standing and mounted uniform groups of infantrymen, showing individual figures, review, trophies, etc. 14th in collection of 15 numbered colored lithographic plates by Day & Haghe after Hayes; several illustrations of standing and mounted uniform groups of infantrymen, showing individual figures, review, trophies, etc. Upright folio, matted; some margins trimmed; some soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.

No. 14. Surgeon A.M.S.C.; great coat and cape

14th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of medical officer, in black greatcoat, with coat details on either side; descriptive notes. 14th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of medical officer, in black greatcoat, with coat details on either side; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger

No. 14. Compagnie de chasseurs Levée en France pendant la Revolution, entree a Bruges le 26 fevrier 1793

One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue, yellow and red holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.P. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue, yellow and red holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.

No. 13. Surgeon mess; A.M.S.C.

13th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of military officer, in black uniform, gold trim; uniform details on either side; descriptive notes. 13th of 39 sheets of gouache drawings of uniform figures, details, insignia, accessories, horse furniture etc., all with pencil manuscript notes, and 1 pencil drawing of saddled horses; standing figure of military officer, in black uniform, gold trim; uniform details on either side; descriptive notes. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; worn, soiled. Presented, 1944, by Frank Hnida. series title provided by cataloger

No. 12. Troupes Belgiques, Legion de Bruges Levee a Bruges en 1792/3 par le Colonel Serrez

One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.F. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 44 watercolor drawings copied by Cecil C.F. Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; figure in blue holding rifle in left hand. Upright, unbound; margins; clean; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold: "Volontaires de Bruges." London, Lawson, 1955.