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.
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Items in this collection

Murder of Edith Cavell

Murder of Edith Cavell

Brown University

1 lithograph on paper; Edith Cavell descending a staircase to a yard where civilians have been executed; German soldiers await. From the War Series. Annotated in pencil lower left: "No. 32" with an "X" drawn through it, indicating a working proof. 1 lithograph on paper; Edith Cavell descending a staircase to a yard where civilians have been executed; German soldiers await. From the War Series. Annotated in pencil lower left: "No. 32" with an "X" drawn through it, indicating a working proof. Large oblong folio. Fairlawn, Ohio, Thomas French Fine Art, 2010 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/)

Murat reviewing the grand army!!!!!!

General Murat (l.), astride an emaciated horse, looks over his left shoulder to review a rag-tag group of soldiers made up of invalids and shoeless bumpkins. The soldiers stand in a line at the right side of the image; many are amputees and veterans of the French Revolution and previous wars. Not only are the new recruits in sorry shape, but also Murat's horse is a half-starved nag. The words "Boney Part" are inscribed on its rear flank. General Murat (l.), astride an emaciated horse, looks over his left shoulder to review a rag-tag group of soldiers made up of invalids and shoeless bumpkins. The soldiers stand in a line at the right side of the image; many are amputees and veterans of the French Revolution and previous wars. Not only are the new recruits in sorry shape, but also Murat's horse is a half-starved nag. The words "Boney Part" are inscribed on its rear flank. Published by Walker and Knight, January, 1813 British Museum, BM 12002. George notes that this sheet caricatures the dismay Murat expressed when he encountered his newly assigned troops. Murat took control after Dec. 15, 1812, only to resign and flee to Naples one month later on January 18. Caption: Pubd Jany 1813 by Walker & Knight Sweetings Alley Royal Exchange Dialogue: Murat: "If I be not asham'd of my soldiers I'll be D____d. By Gar they are truly miserable! The very scum of the Earth: the Refuse of Mankind, the Sweepings of Hospitals & Workhouses! Dunghill Cocks, not fit to carry guts to a Bear!! Wretches with Hearts in their bellies no bigger than pins heads. Slaves as ragged as Lazarus--there isn't half an inch of shirt amongst them all!! Zounds the Russians will think I have unloaded all the Gibbets, & prest the dead bodies, but. however the Crows & the Cossacks will soon put an end to them..." Label(s): Boney Part

Mürat Beÿ Oberhaupt der Mameluken in Egÿpten

1st in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plate of ports.; full-length portrait of Egyptian general holding sabre, standing on portico, urn on wall at right, drapes at left. 1st in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plate of ports.; full-length portrait of Egyptian general holding sabre, standing on portico, urn on wall at right, drapes at left. Small upright folio, unbound; margins intact; worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Murat

Murat

Brown University

Engraving by Couché Fils, from book; half-length portrait in uniform, with plumed headgear. Engraving by Couché Fils, from book; half-length portrait in uniform, with plumed headgear. Upright; margins; yellowed. title: MURAT caption: Publié par Houdaille. caption: Couché Fils Sculp

Munus ego absentis Ducis expleo, et alter ab illo, fure locum teneo, iure capello vicem

One of a collection of 12 mounted and 9 unbound numbered engraved plates by Jacques de Gheyn after Goltzius of Officers and soldiers. Lieutenant-Colonel with halberd and sword. Other soldiers, gun battery, in background One of a collection of 12 mounted and 9 unbound numbered engraved plates by Jacques de Gheyn after Goltzius of Officers and soldiers. Lieutenant-Colonel with halberd and sword. Other soldiers, gun battery, in background Folio; bound in 3/4 blue morocco and yellow cloth stamped gold; slightly soiled and yellowed. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Munus ego absentis bucis wxpleo et alter ab illo

One of a suite of 12 mounted engraved plates including title page by Heinrich Ullrich after Mayr, all showing figures in military costume. Figure facing right with sword. One of a suite of 12 mounted engraved plates including title page by Heinrich Ullrich after Mayr, all showing figures in military costume. Figure facing right with sword. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Paul Mayr & Heinrich Ulrich. Military Costume. Nürmberg". Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Munus ego absentis bucis expleo et alter ob ilio fure lacum teneo inre cnpesso virem

One of a suite of 13 numbered engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich (probably after P. Mayr); figure with plumed hat and spear in left hand. One of a suite of 13 numbered engraved plates of figures in military costume by Heinrich Ulrich (probably after P. Mayr); figure with plumed hat and spear in left hand. Bound in maroon cloth, red leather label stamped gold "H. Ulrich & P. Mayr - Military Costume - c. 1590"; margins trimmed close, slightly soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Municipal

Municipal

Brown University

38th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; guardsman in navy blue jacket, teal trousers, holding grounded rifle, facing right. 38th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; guardsman in navy blue jacket, teal trousers, holding grounded rifle, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

Mundee soldier, c.1830

Mundee soldier, c.1830

Brown University

4th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; standing figure of soldier in white coat, cherry trousers, ihlan-style hat, with gun over shoulder, facing right. 4th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; standing figure of soldier in white coat, cherry trousers, ihlan-style hat, with gun over shoulder, facing right. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, black leather label st. gold "X.X.P. Lawson. Indian, Afghan and Thibetan State Troops, c.1830". London, Lawson, 1966.

Münchner Volksbewaffnung. Landwehr-Freicorps

One of a pair of color lithographs after Adam, showing uniform groups outdoors. One of a pair of color lithographs after Adam, showing uniform groups outdoors. Large oblong folio, one of 2 prints, matted; Margins trimmed and soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

München: Monachium Regi Suecorvm certis conditionibus deditur

Engraving, unsigned; view of Munich seen across river, showing soldiers and officers of Gustavus Adolphus in foreground, burgers arriving with keys of city at left. From 'Theatrum Europaeum'. Engraving, unsigned; view of Munich seen across river, showing soldiers and officers of Gustavus Adolphus in foreground, burgers arriving with keys of city at left. From 'Theatrum Europaeum'. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins clean; creased. London, Spencer, 1953.

Multani

Multani

Brown University

Second in a collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; Indian soldier standing with rifle Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, black leather label st. gold "C.C.P. Lawson. Indian, Afghan and Thibetan State Troops, c.1840." London, Lawson, 1966

Mulligan Guards

Mulligan Guards

Brown University

Tinted lithographic caricature by and after Maurer, printed by Heppenheimer & Maurer; militia parading in disorganized fashion, variety of uniforms, including a woman soldier, an African-American soldier, and a Native American. Tinted lithographic caricature by and after Maurer, printed by Heppenheimer & Maurer; militia parading in disorganized fashion, variety of uniforms, including a woman soldier, an African-American soldier, and a Native American. Oblong, mounted on buff paper; margins severely trimmed; soiled.

Muley-Mohamad, Principe Heredero de Marruecos

Tinted lithograph by and after Iglesias, printed by Donon, from series Reyes Contemporáneos; equestrian portrait in military costume, on battlefield. Tinted lithograph by and after Iglesias, printed by Donon, from series Reyes Contemporáneos; equestrian portrait in military costume, on battlefield. Small upright folio; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964.

Mühseliges Leben der Soldaten

One of a collection of engraved plates after Watteau; military supply train, with women and children, winding along country road, village in background; title text below, also in Latin. One of a collection of engraved plates after Watteau; military supply train, with women and children, winding along country road, village in background; title text below, also in Latin. Folio etc., unbound; some soiled, trimmed or yellowed; in blue cloth portfolio case, white leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Mufti Efendi, chef de la loi

One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in fur-trimmed coat holding green book in left hand. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in fur-trimmed coat holding green book in left hand. Folio, unbound, right edge creased and lower edge slightly soiled; green leather backstrip stamped gold.

Mud road into docks

Mud road into docks

Brown University

One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 27. Pen and ink wash sketch of road along the harbor leading to the docks. One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 27. Pen and ink wash sketch of road along the harbor leading to the docks. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.

Much ado about nothing, or a Militia Court-Martial!!

Lith.; cartoon of court-martial. Lith.; cartoon of court-martial. Small oblong folio, matted folio; margins intact; soiled, tear in upper margin. Worcester, Mass., American Antiquarian Society. Presented, '45, by Clarence Brigham.

Mrs. MacArthur

Mrs. MacArthur

Brown University

Original watercolor portrait on heavy board, signed and dated by Murphy, bust portrait of Jean MacArthur, done in Brisbane. Original watercolor portrait on heavy board, signed and dated by Murphy, bust portrait of Jean MacArthur, done in Brisbane. 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.

Mrs. Flinn and the bold dragoon

Hand-colored wood-engraved caricature, numbered 24, with poem or ballad below; dismounted dragoon greeting stout old woman, outdoors. Hand-colored wood-engraved caricature, numbered 24, with poem or ballad below; dismounted dragoon greeting stout old woman, outdoors. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; edges worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Mrs. Douglas MacArthur

Mrs. Douglas MacArthur

Brown University

Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Murphy. Bust portrait of Jean MacArthur, done in Brisbane in 1944. Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Murphy. Bust portrait of Jean MacArthur, done in Brisbane in 1944. 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.

Mr. Yates as Miles Bertram in Wreck Ashore

Hand-colored line and stipple engraving; actor in admiral's uniform in dramatic pose, sailors in combat in background. Hand-colored line and stipple engraving; actor in admiral's uniform in dramatic pose, sailors in combat in background. Upright, matted; margins; yellowed. Presented, 1948, by Macgill James.

Mr. Vander Snuyf ... pour le 3e et dernière fois, je ne le repéterai plus! Oserai-je vous prier d'avoir la bonté de v...

Color lithograph caricature by Lemonnier; militia officer during drill or maneuvers trying to gain attention of soldiers who are taking snuff, playing with baby by her mother etc. Color lithograph caricature by Lemonnier; militia officer during drill or maneuvers trying to gain attention of soldiers who are taking snuff, playing with baby by her mother etc. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled and foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.

Mr. Thomas Brown, born at Kirkleatham, in the North Riding of Yorkshire about 28 Years of Age; & late a private man i...

Copper engraving by and after Boitard; oval bust portrait in uniform, face badly scarred from battle wounds, 2 smaller illustrations of military combat scenes below. Copper engraving by and after Boitard; oval bust portrait in uniform, face badly scarred from battle wounds, 2 smaller illustrations of military combat scenes below. Upright medium folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Mr. Power: As Corporal O'Connor in the opera of Broken Promises

Color lithograph after Wageman, published Decr. 21st, 1826; full-length portrait in cavalryman stable uniform. Color lithograph after Wageman, published Decr. 21st, 1826; full-length portrait in cavalryman stable uniform. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; slightly worn.

Mr. le Mis. de la Fayett. Maréchal de France

Stipple-engraving by de Mayr; oval profile bust portrait in uniform. Stipple-engraving by de Mayr; oval profile bust portrait in uniform. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; clean. title: Mr. le Mis. de la Fayette. Maréchal de France. caption: de Mayr. Sc.

Mr. le Milord Marlborough

10th in collection of hand-colored and uncolored engraved plates of military portrait and uniform figures, this one by C.P.R., printed by Berey; full-length portrait, outdoors, in red coat and blue cloak, on wooded path. 10th in collection of hand-colored and uncolored engraved plates of military portrait and uniform figures, this one by C.P.R., printed by Berey; full-length portrait, outdoors, in red coat and blue cloak, on wooded path. Small folio, 19 prints, unbound; in red cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Mr. Graham shot while retreating to the fort

One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings. Wash drawing of man who has been shot and woman in carriage; driver directing galloping horse; soldiers in distance. For or after Charles Ball, 'The history of the Indian Mutiny'. One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings. Wash drawing of man who has been shot and woman in carriage; driver directing galloping horse; soldiers in distance. For or after Charles Ball, 'The history of the Indian Mutiny'. Unbound, matted on board; in red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; clean.