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

Nach dem der Prins woll auf der see, Der Spanser schiff bekham all mehe, Die mitt gelt, prouiand und guht, Der Middel...

7th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; panoramic view of army and navy encircling and capturing moated coastal town, small figures of kneeling defenders surrendering, prisoners boarding ships. 7th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; panoramic view of army and navy encircling and capturing moated coastal town, small figures of kneeling defenders surrendering, prisoners boarding ships. Folio, unbound; in maroon cloth case, yellow cloth backstrip label stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Nabob's Trooper, Lucknow, c. 1790

Original unsigned pencil sketch (by Daniell); side view of uniform figure. Original unsigned pencil sketch (by Daniell); side view of uniform figure. Small upright, matted; sketch glued to off-white backing; margins; clean. NY, Heald, 2004.

Nabijanie...

Nabijanie...

Brown University

7th of 14 watercolor copies after originals by Lex in General Staff library in Berlin, signed and dated by Giersberg; uniform figures of 4th Regiment of Polish Infantry (each with attached slip with description in Polish and German); 2 standing figures of riflemen in navy blue and white uniforms. 7th of 14 watercolor copies after originals by Lex in General Staff library in Berlin, signed and dated by Giersberg; uniform figures of 4th Regiment of Polish Infantry (each with attached slip with description in Polish and German); 2 standing figures of riflemen in navy blue and white uniforms. Large folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, dark red leather label stamped gold; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

N.Z. Volunteer Artillery. Port Chalmers

One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. Two soldiers, in uniform and carrying guns and swords, standing at attention. One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. Two soldiers, in uniform and carrying guns and swords, standing at attention. Unbound, in tan cloth slip-case, black leather label st. gold. London, Lawson, 1966.

N.W. view of the king's barracks & parade, fort-house, church, &c. at Fort St. George

Hand-colored aquatint by J. Wells after Trapaud; view along avenue, showing buildings at left with colonnaded porches, church tower etc., 3 figures in foreground, including 1 in uniform. Hand-colored aquatint by J. Wells after Trapaud; view along avenue, showing buildings at left with colonnaded porches, church tower etc., 3 figures in foreground, including 1 in uniform. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; edges soiled.

N.1 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 the rear, 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 the rear, two holding rifles. Uniform details in margins. In red cloth slip-case, green leather label stamped gold: 'Army of Prince Eugene, Viceroy of Italy - Original Water Colors'. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

N. Staffs: 64th

N. Staffs: 64th

Brown University

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; officer at right holding cue-stick, ball on billiards table, infantryman with grounded rifle standing beside him at left; barracks, courtyard, small soldier figures outside window in background, print of 'The Roll Call' on wall. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; officer at right holding cue-stick, ball on billiards table, infantryman with grounded rifle standing beside him at left; barracks, courtyard, small soldier figures outside window in background, print of 'The Roll Call' on wall. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

N. Oesterreichische Landwehre

One of a collection of 11 color engraved plates and 2 duplicate uncolored plates of Austrian uniforms. Nine soldiers standing or sitting, some holding rifles. One of a collection of 11 color engraved plates and 2 duplicate uncolored plates of Austrian uniforms. Nine soldiers standing or sitting, some holding rifles. Oblong folio; unbound; plate marks, margins; slightly soiled, creased in upper right corner, yellowed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1955.

N. Oestereichische Landwehrs Gebürgs-Bataillons des Herzogthums Salzburg

One of a collection of 11 color engraved plates and 2 duplicate uncolored plates of Austrian uniforms. Five soldiers in foreground, one with his right hand raised; other soldiers in background with houses and hills in the distance. Another copy of the same view, uncolored. One of a collection of 11 color engraved plates and 2 duplicate uncolored plates of Austrian uniforms. Five soldiers in foreground, one with his right hand raised; other soldiers in background with houses and hills in the distance. Another copy of the same view, uncolored. Oblong folio; unbound; plate marks, margins. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1955.

N. Bonaparte: first Consul of the French Republic

Mezzotint published March 14, 1801. 'Portrait, full-length standing with one hand on his hip, the other holding a paper lettered 'Preliminary of Peace' (allusion to the Peace of Amiens), on a covered table beside a map and his plumed cocked hat, wearing a coat and sword, three books under the table; curtain above and a general inspecting cavalry in the background to right' - British Museum Mezzotint published March 14, 1801. 'Portrait, full-length standing with one hand on his hip, the other holding a paper lettered 'Preliminary of Peace' (allusion to the Peace of Amiens), on a covered table beside a map and his plumed cocked hat, wearing a coat and sword, three books under the table; curtain above and a general inspecting cavalry in the background to right' - British Museum Upright medium folio, in narrow black wood frame; margins trimmed; slight water stain. Providence, M. S. Snapp, 1968.

N. Bonaparte Per. Consul de la république Française

Stipple-engraving by F. W. Nettling, 1800, after Bacler D'Albe; oval bust portrait in consular uniform. Stipple-engraving by F. W. Nettling, 1800, after Bacler D'Albe; oval bust portrait in consular uniform. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed close; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961.

N. Bonaparte

N. Bonaparte

Brown University

Colored engraving by F. Bartolozzi after Appiani; half-length portrait in consul's uniform, right hand on hip, hatless. Colored engraving by F. Bartolozzi after Appiani; half-length portrait in consul's uniform, right hand on hip, hatless. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.

N. 5. Regimento d'Infanteria di Linea

One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M. One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M. Oblong folio, unbound; slightly soiled. In red cloth slip-case, green leather label stamped gold: 'Army of Prince Eugene, Viceroy of Italy - Original Water Colors'. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

N. 4. 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 figures, two from the front and one from behind, two holding rifles. Details of uniforms in margins. One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 figures, two from the front and one from behind, two holding rifles. Details of uniforms in margins. Oblong folio, unbound; slightly soiled. In red cloth slip-case, green leather label stamped gold: 'Army of Prince Eugene, Viceroy of Italy - Original Water Colors'. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

N:41 4me Regiment D'infanterie Hannovrienne

One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in red and white holding musket. One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in red and white holding musket. Upright, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Foreign Troops in Bruges, 1793."

N: 42 5ieme regiment D'infanterie Hannovrienne

One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in red and white holding musket. One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in red and white holding musket. Upright, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Foreign Troops in Bruges, 1793."

Mysore. Body guard

Mysore. Body guard

Brown University

10th in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; mounted cavalryman in scarlet coat, white trousers, black and white turban, holding sword. 10th in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; mounted cavalryman in scarlet coat, white trousers, black and white turban, holding sword. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.

My companion in arms: She is a little un, but she's a good un

Color lithograph caricature (from Tregear's Flights of Humour); infantryman with short stout sweetheart in bonnet. Color lithograph caricature (from Tregear's Flights of Humour); infantryman with short stout sweetheart in bonnet. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; lower right corner torn; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

My brave Irish

My brave Irish

Brown University

Photogravure print signed in pencil by Woodville; British infantry charging over wall of boulders at Pieter's Hill, Natal, African hiding behind boxes. Photogravure print signed in pencil by Woodville; British infantry charging over wall of boulders at Pieter's Hill, Natal, African hiding behind boxes. Giant oblong folio; margins trimmed; clean. title provided by cataloger

My brave Irish

My brave Irish

Brown University

1 photogravure signed in pencil R. Caton Woodville; soldiers charging over stone defenses, black African lying on ground right foreground, small portrait of Lord Roberts 1 photogravure signed in pencil R. Caton Woodville; soldiers charging over stone defenses, black African lying on ground right foreground, small portrait of Lord Roberts Large oblong folio; gift of John Canning, 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/)

My Bane and Antidote now lye before me ...

Hand-colored etched caricature after Veritas (pseudonym of Charles Williams); officer (Godfrey Greene) seated at table with packets of documents, inspecting caricatures. Hand-colored etched caricature after Veritas (pseudonym of Charles Williams); officer (Godfrey Greene) seated at table with packets of documents, inspecting caricatures. Upright medium folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. London, Spencer, 1955.

Muzaffir-ed-Din, Shah of Persia

Original wash drawing signed and dated by Scott; shah mounted, in uniform, emerging from palace portal followed by aides etc. Original wash drawing signed and dated by Scott; shah mounted, in uniform, emerging from palace portal followed by aides etc. Upright folio; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955. title provided by cataloger

Mützenband für Sanitäts-Mannschaften

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A collection of hats and insignia. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A collection of hats and insignia. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Mützenabzeichen; Feldmütze; Kokarde zur Mütze und Schürmmütze

30th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; pair of silver crossed swords; green field cap; red, white and blue cockade pin. 30th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; pair of silver crossed swords; green field cap; red, white and blue cockade pin. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.

Mutual politeness: or reasons for delay!!

Napoleon (l.) removes his hat and bows towards John Bull (r.), offering his excuses for the delay of the threatened invasion. John Bull, also bowing in a gentlemanly manner, accepts this 'apology' and notes that the first excuse Napoleon has offered, that of a lack of French war ships, is sufficient. Dressed in the manner of a 'cit,' Bull is represented in a profile view that plays up his large stomach and round face. Napoleon is shown to be elegantly thin and short in stature. Sheet has suffered damage in the form of wrinkling and rubbing in some areas. Napoleon (l.) removes his hat and bows towards John Bull (r.), offering his excuses for the delay of the threatened invasion. John Bull, also bowing in a gentlemanly manner, accepts this 'apology' and notes that the first excuse Napoleon has offered, that of a lack of French war ships, is sufficient. Dressed in the manner of a 'cit,' Bull is represented in a profile view that plays up his large stomach and round face. Napoleon is shown to be elegantly thin and short in stature. Sheet has suffered damage in the form of wrinkling and rubbing in some areas. Published by R. Ackermann, Autumn, 1803. Caption: Publish'd by R. Ackermann, 101, Strand 1803 Dialogue: Bull: "My dear Sir--your first reason is quite sufficient--therefore if you please, I will dispense with the other five and thirty!" Dialogue: Napoleon: "Mr. Bull--I certainly intended to destroy you and your Country before now--but some trifling accidents have delayed my design--however I can give you six and thirty reasons why I have not sent over my ships--in the first place, I have no ships to send--..."

Mutinous Sepoys dividing spoils

One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings. Figures surrounding and dividing stolen items on ground; elephant with riders in distance. One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings. Figures surrounding and dividing stolen items on ground; elephant with riders in distance. In red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; clean. For or copied from Charles Ball, 'The History of the Indian Mutiny'. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Mutilated bodies everywhere lay in grotesque pose - bodies cooked and roasted until they looked like charred wood.

In the foreground, a bunker with mutilated body parts including a disembodied foot and a burned head. In the background a Marine on guard with rifle is seen from behind. (Brown) In the foreground, a bunker with mutilated body parts including a disembodied foot and a burned head. In the background a Marine on guard with rifle is seen from behind. (Brown) Title from typed label affixed to verso. Continues: 'Troops had to fight and sleep beside these horrors'. Also censor's stamp. 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.

Mustering Chelsea pensioners, c. 1785

Original unsigned watercolor caricature; officer drilling group of partially disabled pensioners in courtyard. Original unsigned watercolor caricature; officer drilling group of partially disabled pensioners in courtyard. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Muster-roll of officers

Muster-roll of officers

Brown University

Manuscript muster-roll of officers with 4 watercolor illustrations of insignia, included with set of 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group, copied from original in the British Museum. Manuscript muster-roll of officers with 4 watercolor illustrations of insignia, included with set of 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group, copied from original in the British Museum. Unbound, yellowed; in tan board portfolio, pink paper cover label lettered black. London, Francis Edwards, 1952.