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

Mohamed Ali Pacha: Vice Roi d'Egypte

Lithograph by Delpech after Loeillot, from original by Vernet; equestrian portrait in semi-military costume. Lithograph by Delpech after Loeillot, from original by Vernet; equestrian portrait in semi-military costume. Small upright folio, matted; margins; creased. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

Moeurs et peuples divers

Colored lithograph imagerie plate, 4 rows showing 13 illustrations of costumes of Hungary, Armenia, Moldavia, Russia, Mexico, Persia, Haiti, including 2 of uniform groups, women, and Africans. Colored lithograph imagerie plate, 4 rows showing 13 illustrations of costumes of Hungary, Armenia, Moldavia, Russia, Mexico, Persia, Haiti, including 2 of uniform groups, women, and Africans. Large upright folio; margins. London, Ifan Kryle Fletcher, 1955.

Modifications - armor plate, waterproofing etc., before invasion, 1944: Warminster, Wilts., England

Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; 5 soldiers working on 2 armored trucks in garage; artist's name and address on verso. Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; 5 soldiers working on 2 armored trucks in garage; artist's name and address on verso. 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.

Moderna - Forli

Moderna - Forli

Brown University

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957. 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/)

Modern washing facilities provided aboard the LSM -- though the old brush method is more common at sea.

Marines are shown doing laundry aboard a transport ship. A large washing machine is in the background. Marines are shown doing laundry aboard a transport ship. A large washing machine is in the background. Title from typed label affixed to verso. 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.

Modena: Infanterie-Unterleuterend, 1859

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with 2 by Herbert Knötel de J.; 1 mounted and 5 standing figures, in gray and blue uniforms; palazzo 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.; 1 mounted and 5 standing figures, in gray and blue uniforms; palazzo in background; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Modena uniforms and decorations, 1849-1862

1 of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor drawings (by Italo Cenni) of uniform details, insignia, decorations, etc. with 1 page of notes for each plate; braid, 1849 1 of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor drawings (by Italo Cenni) of uniform details, insignia, decorations, etc. with 1 page of notes for each plate; braid, 1849 Folio, unbound. 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/)

Modena uniforms and decorations, 1849-1862

1 of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor drawings (by Italo Cenni) of uniform details, insignia, decorations, etc. with 1 page of notes for each plate; dragoon helmet, cap and insignia, 1849 regulations 1 of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor drawings (by Italo Cenni) of uniform details, insignia, decorations, etc. with 1 page of notes for each plate; dragoon helmet, cap and insignia, 1849 regulations Folio, unbound. 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/)

Modena uniforms and decorations, 1849-1862

1 of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor drawings (by Italo Cenni) of uniform details, insignia, decorations, etc. with 1 page of notes for each plate; bicorn hat, shado, cap, 1849 regulations 1 of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor drawings (by Italo Cenni) of uniform details, insignia, decorations, etc. with 1 page of notes for each plate; bicorn hat, shado, cap, 1849 regulations Folio, unbound. 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/)

Modena uniforms and decorations, 1849-1862

1 of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor drawings (by Italo Cenni) of uniform details, insignia, decorations, etc. with 1 page of notes for each plate; saddlecloths, braid, insignia, 1849 1 of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor drawings (by Italo Cenni) of uniform details, insignia, decorations, etc. with 1 page of notes for each plate; saddlecloths, braid, insignia, 1849 Folio, unbound. 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/)

Modena uniforms and decorations, 1849-1862

1 of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor drawings (by Italo Cenni) of uniform details, insignia, decorations, etc.; 5 military decorations of 1831, 1852 (2 & 4), 1855, and 1862 1 of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor drawings (by Italo Cenni) of uniform details, insignia, decorations, etc.; 5 military decorations of 1831, 1852 (2 & 4), 1855, and 1862 Folio, unbound. Modena uniforms and decorations, 1849-1862, 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/)

Modena uniforms and decorations, 1849-1862

1 of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor drawings (by Italo Cenni) of uniform details, insignia, decorations, etc., with 1 page of notes for each plate; regimental color distinctions 1 of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor drawings (by Italo Cenni) of uniform details, insignia, decorations, etc., with 1 page of notes for each plate; regimental color distinctions Folio, unbound. Modena uniforms and decorations, 1849-1862, 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/)

Modèles de coiffures

Modèles de coiffures

Brown University

1 (of 69) lithograph plates from the "Aujourd'hui" after Gérard(-Fontallard); 3 caricature uniform figures with exaggerated headgear. 1 (of 69) lithograph plates from the "Aujourd'hui" after Gérard(-Fontallard); 3 caricature uniform figures with exaggerated headgear. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951. Caption: Chez Hautecoeur Martinet, et Rue St. Lazare, 21 Caption: Lith. de Benard et Frey

Modèle de l'uniforme des Gardes Nationales des Communes Rurales, : adopté par M. le Général Lafayette, Commandant Gén...

Hand-colored engraving by and after Tardieu, with text of uniform regulations at left, standing uniform figure and 6 ill. of uniform and accessory details at right. Hand-colored engraving by and after Tardieu, with text of uniform regulations at left, standing uniform figure and 6 ill. of uniform and accessory details at right. Oblong folio, mounted on white paper; plate mark, margins intact.

Model view of Chester Castle: Dedicated by permission to 1st Royal Cheshire Militia by their obdt. servt. Jno. McGahey

Color lithograph by and after McGahey; perspective view across castle forecourt, showing soldiers parading etc., surrounding town and countryside in background. Color lithograph by and after McGahey; perspective view across castle forecourt, showing soldiers parading etc., surrounding town and countryside in background. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.

Mock auction, or, Boney selling stolen goods

Depicted in full-length profile, Napoleon stands on an auctioneer's podium placed on the left side of the image. Behind him, Marie-Louise--who is quite voluptuous--holds the semi-simian infant King of Rome and approaches the podium. The audience at the auction is made up of two groups of people. French officers and soldiers watch with dismay while figures representing various European countries excitedly participate in the sales. The current item up for bid is the Crown of Spain. Holding a gavel in his right hand, Napoleon uses his left to gesture towards a French officer who displays the crown, lifting it high above his head. A scroll of paper on which is inscribed "Speedily will be sold the Thirteen Cantons of Switser-Land", indicates the next item up for bid. Among the figures attending the auction, the caricatured Spanish Don, dressed in slashed sleeves and a plumed hat, is the most animated. A British sailor, with his arm draped over a portly Dutchman smoking a pipe, exclaims in derision: "That a CROWN! It's not worth half a Crown." Piles of Crowns and paper lots or deeds of kingdoms are strewn on the floor at the lower left of the image. Among them are: Kingdom of Bavaria, United Provinces, Saxony, Kingdom of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia. Additional lots include: Lot of Useless Eagles, and, Lot 2, Twenty flags the property of the Empress. Oddly, this image depicts Napoleon returning, or reselling crowns and kingdoms to impoverished monarchs in the wake of allied victories. This sheet shows signs of wear--the pigments have faded and the sheet has been wrinkled. Additionally, there are several mended tears at the upper right of the sheet. Depicted in full-length profile, Napoleon stands on an auctioneer's podium placed on the left side of the image. Behind him, Marie-Louise--who is quite voluptuous--holds the semi-simian infant King of Rome and approaches the podium. The audience at the auction is made up of two groups of people. French officers and soldiers watch with dismay while figures representing various European countries excitedly participate in the sales. The current item up for bid is the Crown of Spain. Holding a gavel in his right hand, Napoleon uses his left to gesture towards a French officer who displays the crown, lifting it high above his head. A scroll of paper on which is inscribed "Speedily will be sold the Thirteen Cantons of Switser-Land", indicates the next item up for bid. Among the figures attending the auction, the caricatured Spanish Don, dressed in slashed sleeves and a plumed hat, is the most animated. A British sailor, with his arm draped over a portly Dutchman smoking a pipe, exclaims in derision: "That a CROWN! It's not worth half a Crown." Piles of Crowns and paper lots or deeds of kingdoms are strewn on the floor at the lower left of the image. Among them are: Kingdom of Bavaria, United Provinces, Saxony, Kingdom of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia. Additional lots include: Lot of Useless Eagles, and, Lot 2, Twenty flags the property of the Empress. Oddly, this image depicts Napoleon returning, or reselling crowns and kingdoms to impoverished monarchs in the wake of allied victories. This sheet shows signs of wear--the pigments have faded and the sheet has been wrinkled. Additionally, there are several mended tears at the upper right of the sheet. Although unsigned by the artist, both George and Broadley securely attribute this sheet to Thomas Rowlandson. Caption: Pubd December 25th 1813 by R. Ackermann No 101 Strand Dialogue: King of Rome to Marie-Louise: "I suppose daddy will put us up for sale." Dialogue: Napoleon: "What no bidding for the Crown of Spain. Then take the other crowns and lump them into one lot." Dialogue: That a crown! It's not worth half a crown Inscription: Pubd. December 25th 1813 by R. Ackermann No. 101 Strand.

Mobile trompète

Mobile trompète

Brown University

"Carte de visite"; full-length figure of soldier holding trumpet, rifle over shoulder. "Carte de visite"; full-length figure of soldier holding trumpet, rifle over shoulder.

Moana Hotel hula dancers: Honolulu, T.H. 1945

Original penciled drawing on beige paper, dated and signed L.E.F(isher); two semi-nude women hula dancers, dancing. Original penciled drawing on beige paper, dated and signed L.E.F(isher); two semi-nude women hula dancers, dancing. Fisher served overseas during World War Two as a map specialist with the U.S. Army's 30th Topographic Engineers.

Missori

Missori

Brown University

Lithograph pl. portrait of Missori, officer in Garibaldi's army. Lithograph pl. portrait of Missori, officer in Garibaldi's army. Folio, unbound; in 1/2 red and yellow cloth portfolio, red leather cover label st. gold; slightly worn and soiled. N.Y., Rockman, 1960.

Miss Wheeler defending herself against the Sepoys at Cawnpore

One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings, with typewritten titles pasted on back. Woman in center with pistol shooting armed men. One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings, with typewritten titles pasted on back. Woman in center with pistol shooting armed men. Mounted on board, unbound, in red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; clean. For or copied from Charles Ball, 'The History of the Indian Mutiny'.

Misères de la guerre. 1812

Lithograph printed signed by Charlet; group of retreating French soldiers struggling through heavy snow, one kneeling in prayer, flock of birds flying overhead Lithograph printed signed by Charlet; group of retreating French soldiers struggling through heavy snow, one kneeling in prayer, flock of birds flying overhead Oblong folio; margins; clean.

Miserable enemies of merciful God!

12th in collection of 12 chromolithograph prints or posters; caricature showing giant Russian striding across Manchurian strait, smashing ships with his boots, gripping tiny Japanese soldiers in his hands, more stuffed in belt; Uncle Sam in left background talking with two Chinese or Japanese figures. 12th in collection of 12 chromolithograph prints or posters; caricature showing giant Russian striding across Manchurian strait, smashing ships with his boots, gripping tiny Japanese soldiers in his hands, more stuffed in belt; Uncle Sam in left background talking with two Chinese or Japanese figures. Large oblong and upright folio, matted; edges repaired. London, Francis Edwards, 1967. text and title in Russian; translation by cataloger

Ministre

Ministre

Brown University

One of a collection of 12 mounted original watercolor drawings of official costume bound in an album, presumably after Grasset de Saint-Sauveur. Figure in red and black titled Ministre. One of a collection of 12 mounted original watercolor drawings of official costume bound in an album, presumably after Grasset de Saint-Sauveur. Figure in red and black titled Ministre. Oblong; slightly yellowed; marble boards, calf backstrip; front cover loose; re-backed with green morocco stamped gold. London, Beauchamp, 1955.

Mineur. Sappeur

Mineur. Sappeur

Brown University

28th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 standing soldiers, in light blue jackets and white trousers, 1 on left with pickaxe, 1 on right with shovel etc. 28th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 standing soldiers, in light blue jackets and white trousers, 1 on left with pickaxe, 1 on right with shovel etc. Mounted on folio paper, unbound; clean, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Minerva

Minerva

Brown University

13th of 18 engravings of mostly military figures, from Wapenbuch; seated figure of Minerva (Athena) in armor, holding spear, pointing with left hand; small owl at lower right. 13th of 18 engravings of mostly military figures, from Wapenbuch; seated figure of Minerva (Athena) in armor, holding spear, pointing with left hand; small owl at lower right. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Minenwerfer, 1945

Minenwerfer, 1945

Brown University

12th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; side view of uniform figure in white jacket, gray leggings, wearing pack with mining or surveying instruments, walking toward left. 12th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; side view of uniform figure in white jacket, gray leggings, wearing pack with mining or surveying instruments, walking toward left. Upright, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Berlin, Knötel, 1954.

Mined Liberty ship off beach

One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 14. Pen and ink and watercolor sketch of Liberty ship that was mined off the beach in Le Havre; other ships in the distance. One of a collection of 27 sketches by Stevenson, pg. 14. Pen and ink and watercolor sketch of Liberty ship that was mined off the beach in Le Havre; other ships in the distance. 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.

Mine explosion

Mine explosion

Brown University

Three soldiers reacting to an explosion. Pen and wash ink drawing. Three soldiers reacting to an explosion. Pen and wash ink drawing. Arnest joined the Army Signal Corps in 1941, becoming a war artist on Iceland in 1943 and later, Chief Artist, Historical Section, in the European Theater of Operations from 1944 until his discharge in 1945. He covered the Battle of the Bulge and was on one of the first patrols to meet Russian troops.

Mine detecting on beach: Le Havre, France. Mar. 1945

Original acrylic painting, signed and dated by Stevenson; three soldiers with mine detectors on beach, large red steel invasion obstacle in left foreground. Original acrylic painting, signed and dated by Stevenson; three soldiers with mine detectors on beach, large red steel invasion obstacle in left foreground. 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.