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

Neu organisirtes bürgerliches Grenadier Corps in Wien

One of a suite of 3 color engravings of full-length uniform figures. 4 figures in red, green and white, 3 holding rifles, one pictured from behind. One of a suite of 3 color engravings of full-length uniform figures. 4 figures in red, green and white, 3 holding rifles, one pictured from behind. Folio; margins trimmed; lower margin stained; upper right margin creased; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Neu Franken

Neu Franken

Brown University

Hand-colored aquatint by C. Katz, 1794; officer and soldiers showing military dress of revolutionary troops. Hand-colored aquatint by C. Katz, 1794; officer and soldiers showing military dress of revolutionary troops. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; slightly soiled. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

Netherlands infantryman, c. 1815, outdoors

2nd in collection of 6 matted original unsigned sepia ink and gray wash drawings by Langendijk; standing uniform figure of infantryman, looking right, holding rifle, outdoors. 2nd in collection of 6 matted original unsigned sepia ink and gray wash drawings by Langendijk; standing uniform figure of infantryman, looking right, holding rifle, outdoors. Small upright folio, unbound, in blue cloth case, orange leather backstrip stamped gold; margins trimmed away; clean. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1954 title provided by cataloger

Netherlands infantryman, c. 1815 in the countryside

5th in collection of 6 matted original unsigned sepia ink and gray wash drawings by Langendijk; standing figure of infantryman, wearing pack, facing slightly left, holding grounded rifle. 5th in collection of 6 matted original unsigned sepia ink and gray wash drawings by Langendijk; standing figure of infantryman, wearing pack, facing slightly left, holding grounded rifle. Small upright folio, unbound, in blue cloth case, orange leather backstrip stamped gold; margins trimmed away; clean. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1954 title provided by cataloger

Netherlands infantryman in greatcoat, c. 1815

4th in collection of 6 matted original unsigned sepia ink and gray wash drawings by Langendijk; standing uniform figure of infantryman, wearing greatcoat and pack, facing right, leaning slightly on grounded rifle. 4th in collection of 6 matted original unsigned sepia ink and gray wash drawings by Langendijk; standing uniform figure of infantryman, wearing greatcoat and pack, facing right, leaning slightly on grounded rifle. Small upright folio, unbound, in blue cloth case, orange leather backstrip stamped gold; margins trimmed away; clean. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1954 title provided by cataloger

Netherlands grenadier, c. 1815 near village

6th in collection of 6 matted original unsigned sepia ink and gray wash drawings by Langendijk; uniform figure of grenadier, standing at attention, wearing pack, facing slightly left, holding grounded rifle. 6th in collection of 6 matted original unsigned sepia ink and gray wash drawings by Langendijk; uniform figure of grenadier, standing at attention, wearing pack, facing slightly left, holding grounded rifle. Small upright folio, unbound, in blue cloth case, orange leather backstrip st. gold; margins trimmed away; clean. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1954 title provided by cataloger

Netherlands cavalryman, c. 1815

3rd in collection of 6 matted original unsigned sepia ink and gray wash drawings by Langendijk; standing uniform figure of cavalryman, looking right, arms crossed at waist, holding short sabre. 3rd in collection of 6 matted original unsigned sepia ink and gray wash drawings by Langendijk; standing uniform figure of cavalryman, looking right, arms crossed at waist, holding short sabre. Small upright folio, unbound, in blue cloth case, orange leather backstrip stamped gold; margins trimmed away; clean. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1954 title provided by cataloger

Netherlands cavalry in battle, 1774

Original wash drawing signed and dated by Langendyk; cavalry battle scene, ruined church in right background. Original wash drawing signed and dated by Langendyk; cavalry battle scene, ruined church in right background. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean.

Netherlands camp scene, c. 1700

Unsigned original ink and wash drawing; view in camp, showing tents, review, supply wagons, sentinel with pike, various military activities. Unsigned original ink and wash drawing; view in camp, showing tents, review, supply wagons, sentinel with pike, various military activities. Narrow oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; slightly soiled, creased, foxed. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Neograder Banderium

Neograder Banderium

Brown University

14th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in dark gray uniform, pale green trim, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. 14th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in dark gray uniform, pale green trim, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger

Nelson's funeral car

Nelson's funeral car

Brown University

Hand-colored line engraving, published Jany. 28, 1806; side view of funeral car with monumental canopy and flag, etc. Hand-colored line engraving, published Jany. 28, 1806; side view of funeral car with monumental canopy and flag, etc. Title cut off: The magnificent funeral car. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn, yellowed, soiled, repaired tears. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

Nelson: a patriotic ballad

written by Charles Wilmott ; composed by George Le Brunn ; sung by Charles Godfrey amid tremendous enthusiasm, at "The Oxford" &c. Cover title. 'The song may be sung in public without fee or licence, except at music halls'--cover. Price 4/- Song for voice and piano. First line: Is it true that as a nation England's going to decay. First line of chorus: It would be better for England. Chromolithograph cover: full-length figure of Nelson in uniform, illustration of the battle of Trafalgar, and a street riot in Trafalgar Square, 1894; H.G. Banks, Imp. Portrait on title page: Charles Godfrey as Nelson. Words printed separately inside back cover. 'Chas. Sheard & Co.'s very latest and popular comic & other songs for smoking concerts, &c.'--advertisement on verso of back cover.

Nègre il préféré être tambour...nègre bien content!

One of a collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités," in the French journal "le Charivari". Caricature of soldier (Uncle Sam?) standing looking at African-American soldier playing drum; by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 20, on page 1. One of a collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités," in the French journal "le Charivari". Caricature of soldier (Uncle Sam?) standing looking at African-American soldier playing drum; by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 20, on page 1. Upright, mounted on paper; yellowed. .N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Nederlandsche Infanterie: Infanterie des Pays-Bas

Color lithograph (by and after?) after Madou; large uniform group, outdoors, showing Princes of Holland and Saxe-Weimar and members of general staff, tent in left background. Color lithograph (by and after?) after Madou; large uniform group, outdoors, showing Princes of Holland and Saxe-Weimar and members of general staff, tent in left background. large oblong folio; margins soiled and worn.

Ned Harris

Ned Harris

Brown University

Sepia drawing of man's face leaning on hand; manuscript note bottom right Sepia drawing of man's face leaning on hand; manuscript note bottom right Inscription reads: 'Somewhere in the English Channel. Sketched on a L.S.T. in the English Channel on the way to France…' Contreras served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army'). Upright small folio, unmatted. Gift of Elena Bland (acc. 2018). Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Near the end of the Iwo campaign

Original watercolor by Reeks; 2 soldiers in background, walking through landscape of sand, stone ridges, exploded vehicles and ruins. Original watercolor by Reeks; 2 soldiers in background, walking through landscape of sand, stone ridges, exploded vehicles and ruins. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Near Falls Church. Picket Guard of Conn. 2nd

1 of 6 unsigned pencil drawings; soldiers on a soldiers outside barn and farmhouse, captioned: 'Near Falls Church. Picket Guard of Conn. 2nd'. 1 of 6 unsigned pencil drawings; soldiers on a soldiers outside barn and farmhouse, captioned: 'Near Falls Church. Picket Guard of Conn. 2nd'. Small folio. New Haven, William Reese & Co., 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/)

Neapolitanische Infanterie

Colored lithograph; standing uniform group of about 40 figures in various uniforms, 1 holding regimental flag, standing on winding hillside road, tent and palm tree in background left, ridge with trees and smaller figures in right background, soldier talking to woman on hillside, Naples and smoking volcano in distance. Colored lithograph; standing uniform group of about 40 figures in various uniforms, 1 holding regimental flag, standing on winding hillside road, tent and palm tree in background left, ridge with trees and smaller figures in right background, soldier talking to woman on hillside, Naples and smoking volcano in distance. Oblong folio, matted; margins; margins worn. Paris, Grangié sale, 1953.

Neapel. Schweizer Artillerist. Train-Offizier... 1859

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 4 standing figures of officer, gendarmes and artilleryman, all in dark blue uniforms, red trim, outdoors. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 4 standing figures of officer, gendarmes and artilleryman, all in dark blue uniforms, red trim, outdoors. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. Reitende Jäger. 1812

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 2 mounted jägers in green jackets, red trousers, red trim, and back view of standing trumpeter, blowing trumpet. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 2 mounted jägers in green jackets, red trousers, red trim, and back view of standing trumpeter, blowing trumpet. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. Neapolit. Armee. 1813

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 2 mounted dragoons in white jackets, green and gold trim, charging with sabres toward left; dead trumpeter in right foreground; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 2 mounted dragoons in white jackets, green and gold trim, charging with sabres toward left; dead trumpeter in right foreground; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. Königlich Neapolitanische Truppen. 1821

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 5 standing figures of infantrymen in scarlet jackets, white trousers, white facings, along seashore or riverbank. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 5 standing figures of infantrymen in scarlet jackets, white trousers, white facings, along seashore or riverbank. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. Königlich Neapolitanische Truppen. 1821

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 guard officers, one in red and 2 in blue coats, standing by sea wall. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 guard officers, one in red and 2 in blue coats, standing by sea wall. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. Königl. Neapolitanische Truppen (unter Joachim Murat). 1812

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 2 mounted officers, 1 in white and red uniform, the other in blue; battle in background; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 2 mounted officers, 1 in white and red uniform, the other in blue; battle in background; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. Königl. Neapolitan. Truppen. 1821

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; standing figures of infantryman, engineering officer and marine captain, all in blue jackets with gold trim, white trousers; fortress wall and hills in background; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; standing figures of infantryman, engineering officer and marine captain, all in blue jackets with gold trim, white trousers; fortress wall and hills in background; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. Königl. Neapolit. Truppen (unter Joachim Murat). 1812

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 mounted hussars in light blue uniforms, 1 with lance, another with bugle; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 mounted hussars in light blue uniforms, 1 with lance, another with bugle; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. Königl. Neapol. Truppen. 1812

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 standing uniform figures of musician (with clarinet?), sapper, drum major and voltigeur; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 standing uniform figures of musician (with clarinet?), sapper, drum major and voltigeur; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. Königl. Neapol. Truppen unter Murat. 1812

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 5 mounted hussars in yellow, white and red uniforms. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 5 mounted hussars in yellow, white and red uniforms. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. General. Karabinier... 1859

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 5 standing figures of general (at left), staff officer, and 3 cavalrymen, outdoors; fortress in background. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; 5 standing figures of general (at left), staff officer, and 3 cavalrymen, outdoors; fortress in background. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.