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

Neapel. Das Heer des Königreiche beider Sicilian

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 standing and seated figures of guards, hussar and dragoon cavalry, near building entrance; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 4 standing and seated figures of guards, hussar and dragoon cavalry, near building entrance; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. 1859

Neapel. 1859

Brown University

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 and seated figures of infantry, jäger and guards troops, smaller figure of officer in background; town and mountains in distance; 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.; 5 standing and seated figures of infantry, jäger and guards troops, smaller figure of officer in background; town and mountains in distance; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. 1859

Neapel. 1859

Brown University

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 figures of 2 soldiers and 2 officers, all in blue uniforms, outdoors; 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 figures of 2 soldiers and 2 officers, all in blue uniforms, outdoors; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. 1821

Neapel. 1821

Brown University

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 riflemen, guardsmen and officers, 4 in green jackets, 1 in loose gray uniform; fortified wall in right 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.; 5 standing figures of riflemen, guardsmen and officers, 4 in green jackets, 1 in loose gray uniform; fortified wall in right background; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. 1821

Neapel. 1821

Brown University

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 staff, militia and infantry officers, 4 in blue jackets, 1 in green, on sandy ridge; 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.; 5 standing figures of staff, militia and infantry officers, 4 in blue jackets, 1 in green, on sandy ridge; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. 1821

Neapel. 1821

Brown University

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 standing figures of cavalry officers in green jackets, red and gold trim, on steps outdoors; mounted officer in white uniform in right 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.; 3 standing figures of cavalry officers in green jackets, red and gold trim, on steps outdoors; mounted officer in white uniform in right background; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel. 1812

Neapel. 1812

Brown University

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 standing figures of grenadier officer, sapper and drum major, all in scarlet jackets, white trousers; grenadier troops marching 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.; 3 standing figures of grenadier officer, sapper and drum major, all in scarlet jackets, white trousers; grenadier troops marching in background; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel: Rittmeister der Dragoner der Nationalgarde

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: Reisende Jäger

Neapel: Reisende Jäger

Brown University

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: Oberst in Generalstabe

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: Nigeroffiziere... 1812

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; standing figure of Caribbean officer in white uniform, talking with 2 other Caribbean soldiers in blue uniforms, in courtyard; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; standing figure of Caribbean officer in white uniform, talking with 2 other Caribbean soldiers in blue uniforms, in courtyard; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel: Neapolit. Armee

Neapel: Neapolit. Armee

Brown University

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: Leutenant und Soldat der Nationalgarde von Neapel

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: Königlich Neapolitanische Truppen

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: Königl. Neapolitanische Truppen (unter Joachim Murat)

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: Königl. Neapolitanische Truppen

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: Königl. Neapolitan. Truppen

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

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

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: Königl. Neapol. Truppen unter Murat

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: Königl. Neapol. Truppen (unter Joachim Murat)

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: Königl. Neapol. Truppen

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: Kgl. Garde

Neapel: Kgl. Garde

Brown University

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: das Heer des Königsreichs beider Sicilien. 1859

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 standing figures of dragoon, lancer and hussar in foreground; smaller figures of officer and staff in background; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 3 standing figures of dragoon, lancer and hussar in foreground; smaller figures of officer and staff in background; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Neapel: Das Heer des Königreiche beider Sicilien

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Neapel: 1. Grenadieren XVI 55

1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859 1 of 43 original drawings by Richard Knötel and 2 by Herbert Knötel depicting uniforms of Italian states, circa 1812-1859

Ne t'échauffe pas, Coconne

One of a collection of 24 original watercolor caricatures of soldiers by Lavrate. Woman yelling at drunken soldier. One of a collection of 24 original watercolor caricatures of soldiers by Lavrate. Woman yelling at drunken soldier. Unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather back stamped gold "Laurette--French Military Caricatures--c. 1850"; yellowed and brittle; worn and torn.

Nawab Sadat Ali Khan holding a durbar

Original unsigned watercolor by Mussowar Khan copied from an earlier painting, now lost. 'Nawab Sadat Ali Khan (r. 1798-1814) seated with his son in a box-like takht (throne) at a durbar, surrounded by the most important people, Indian and European, in Lucknow at the end of the 18th century. Among those present are the British Resident Colonel William Scott (1754?-1804) seated left next top the nawab, the chief minister, Tafuzzai Hussein Khan (1727-1800) seated right next to the nawab and Major General Claude Martin (1735-1800)' - Rosie Llewellyn-Jones, 'Indian Treasures in a Scottish County House', Orientations, Vol. 52, No. 6 (November/December 2020), page 7. This watercolor is a version of one which is in the collection of Hinterston House, Ayrshire, Scotland. Original unsigned watercolor by Mussowar Khan copied from an earlier painting, now lost. 'Nawab Sadat Ali Khan (r. 1798-1814) seated with his son in a box-like takht (throne) at a durbar, surrounded by the most important people, Indian and European, in Lucknow at the end of the 18th century. Among those present are the British Resident Colonel William Scott (1754?-1804) seated left next top the nawab, the chief minister, Tafuzzai Hussein Khan (1727-1800) seated right next to the nawab and Major General Claude Martin (1735-1800)' - Rosie Llewellyn-Jones, 'Indian Treasures in a Scottish County House', Orientations, Vol. 52, No. 6 (November/December 2020), page 7. This watercolor is a version of one which is in the collection of Hinterston House, Ayrshire, Scotland. Large oblong folio; no margins. London, Francis Edwards, 1949.

Navy crew member

Navy crew member

Brown University

Original pencil sketch, signed and dated by Murphy, of a Navy crew member seated on a transport plane. Original pencil sketch, signed and dated by Murphy, of a Navy crew member seated on a transport plane. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.

Navy & Coast Artillery

Navy & Coast Artillery

Brown University

12th in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); 3 naval officers in conversation on stone quay; sailor, artilleryman, boats in background, castle in distance. Title handwritten on verso. 12th in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); 3 naval officers in conversation on stone quay; sailor, artilleryman, boats in background, castle in distance. Title handwritten on verso. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, yellow leather label stamped gold. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.

Navy

Navy

Brown University

2nd in pair of hand-colored engraved caricatures (after Rowlandson), published Nov. 5th, 1787; Navy veterans, including one with wooden leg, smoking and drinking in tavern served by barmaid. [See also: Army]. 2nd in pair of hand-colored engraved caricatures (after Rowlandson), published Nov. 5th, 1787; Navy veterans, including one with wooden leg, smoking and drinking in tavern served by barmaid. [See also: Army]. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1961.