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

Middlesex Yeomanry at Hampton Court

Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing with 8 illustrations of military drill and contests etc. and military portraits. Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing with 8 illustrations of military drill and contests etc. and military portraits. Upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Middlesex Yeomanry

Middlesex Yeomanry

Brown University

Original watercolor on gray paper signed and dated by O'Beirne; group of mounted officers and soldiers outdoors. Original watercolor on gray paper signed and dated by O'Beirne; group of mounted officers and soldiers outdoors. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Middlesex Light Horse Volunteers, circa 1865

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; standing uniform figure, pointing to left, beside mounted uniform figure on brown horse facing right. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; standing uniform figure, pointing to left, beside mounted uniform figure on brown horse facing right. Upright, matted; narrow margins; foxed. London, Parker Gallery, 1961. Title supplied by cataloger

Middle Eastern woman

Middle Eastern woman

Brown University

14th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Middle Eastern woman in off-white, full-length cloak, white veil, one hand holding edge of cloak. 14th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Middle Eastern woman in off-white, full-length cloak, white veil, one hand holding edge of cloak. Unbound; slightly soiled and foxed; in yellow and green cloth portfolio st. gold. Los Angeles, Clark, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Middies learning the ropes at the Naval School on board the "Constitution", Annapolis

Wood-engraved illustration on magazine page; young midshipmen receiving instruction on deck; another illustration above showing monument at Annapolis. Wood-engraved illustration on magazine page; young midshipmen receiving instruction on deck; another illustration above showing monument at Annapolis. From Harper's Weekly, May 11, 1861, page 295. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

Michel

Michel

Brown University

One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in blue coat. One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in blue coat. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Napoleon's Marshals ... c. 1830." Paris, Roulleau, 1956.

Michalowizer-Freÿcorps

Michalowizer-Freÿcorps

Brown University

Mezzotint in sepia by and after Ralz; 3 riflemen in grenz uniforms in foreground, smaller figures at right, landscape background. Mezzotint in sepia by and after Ralz; 3 riflemen in grenz uniforms in foreground, smaller figures at right, landscape background. Upright small; plate mark, margins trimmed very close; slightly creased and worn. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Michael Weinholdt: Gedanensis Regiae Polon. Majest. et Electoris Saxoniae, Artis Metallicae in Tormentis et Campanis ...

Mezzotint by Georg Bodenehr after Böhm; half-length portrait standing before foundry furnace, caliper in right hand, left hand resting on cannon barrel, coat of arms at bottom. Weinhold ran a gun and bell foundry in Dresden and Danzig Mezzotint by Georg Bodenehr after Böhm; half-length portrait standing before foundry furnace, caliper in right hand, left hand resting on cannon barrel, coat of arms at bottom. Weinhold ran a gun and bell foundry in Dresden and Danzig Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; creased; slightly soiled. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Michael Stortzer des Innern Rahts / Hauptman über ein Fendlein Burger

3rd in suite of 10 wood-engraved plates; mounted officer on brown horse, and 4 pikemen in black and blue uniforms (1 hidden behind horse), moving toward right. From: 'Ordenliche Beschreibung des Christlichen, Hochlöblichen vnd Fürstlichen Beylags oder Hochzeit...', Wien, 1571, in honor of the wedding of Archduke Charles and Maria of Bavaria in 1571. 3rd in suite of 10 wood-engraved plates; mounted officer on brown horse, and 4 pikemen in black and blue uniforms (1 hidden behind horse), moving toward right. From: 'Ordenliche Beschreibung des Christlichen, Hochlöblichen vnd Fürstlichen Beylags oder Hochzeit...', Wien, 1571, in honor of the wedding of Archduke Charles and Maria of Bavaria in 1571. Oblong folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Mgr. le Duc de Nemors. Elu Roi des Belges, le 3 Février 1831

Colored lithograph by Julien after Petit; full-length portrait in hussar uniform, leaning against pedestal of statue on terrace. Colored lithograph by Julien after Petit; full-length portrait in hussar uniform, leaning against pedestal of statue on terrace. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. title: Mgr. LE DUC DE NEMOURS. Elu Roi des Belges, le 3 Février, 1831. caption: D'après le Portrait en miniature peint d'après nature par Mr. Petit Lieutenant de la Garde Municipale. caption: Julien lith. caption: Petit direxit. caption: Lith. de Bichebois aine, rue clery, 23.

Mgneur. le Pce. de Condé

Lithograph reproduction by G. Engelmann of old print; profile bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Lithograph reproduction by G. Engelmann of old print; profile bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Small upright folio; margins intact; slight foxing. S. Lincoln, Mass., Marino, '62. Rd.

Mexikanischer Reiter

Mexikanischer Reiter

Brown University

Original watercolor and ink drawing, signed by Höchle; mounted uniform figure of Austrian irregular cavalryman on expedition in Mexico, facing right. Original watercolor and ink drawing, signed by Höchle; mounted uniform figure of Austrian irregular cavalryman on expedition in Mexico, facing right. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins; mounted on white paper; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958.

Mexican troops on the march

Wood-engraved plate from magazine; 3 illustrations of Mexican military types and officers on campaign. Wood-engraved plate from magazine; 3 illustrations of Mexican military types and officers on campaign. From Gleason's Pictorial, August 28, 1852, page 132.

Mexican Irregular Cavalryman, c. 1860

Color lithograph by A. Balestra after de Paris, printed by Battistelli; irregular cavalryman with sword, blanket-roll etc., riding through woods. Color lithograph by A. Balestra after de Paris, printed by Battistelli; irregular cavalryman with sword, blanket-roll etc., riding through woods. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Mexican guerrilla soldier, c. 1913

Woodcut initialed 'T.A.'; standing figure of hatless peasant holding gun, tall cornstalks and corncobs in background Woodcut initialed 'T.A.'; standing figure of hatless peasant holding gun, tall cornstalks and corncobs in background Upright folio, in white board mount; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961. title provided by cataloger

Meuchelmord des Königs von Schweden den 16ten März 1792: Des Mörders Hand konnte zwar den Körper, aber nicht Gstavus ...

Hand-colored engraving; mortally wounded king on sofa in palace, attended by physician and courtiers, guards with halberds barring doorway at left. Depicts the assassination of the King of Sweden on March 16, 1792 Hand-colored engraving; mortally wounded king on sofa in palace, attended by physician and courtiers, guards with halberds barring doorway at left. Depicts the assassination of the King of Sweden on March 16, 1792 Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Metropolitan Rifle Corps in Hyde Park

Chromolithograph; large uniform group, outdoors, showing 17 different volunteer uniforms, review and parade etc., taking place in background. Chromolithograph; large uniform group, outdoors, showing 17 different volunteer uniforms, review and parade etc., taking place in background. Supplement to Illustrated London News, Oct. 27, 1860. London, Peter Young, 1950.

Metropolitan rifle club polka

Subject: Three members of the Rifle Club standing outdoors; by J. Coventry. Subject: Three members of the Rifle Club standing outdoors; by J. Coventry. Title continues: By M. Weld. Dedicated (By permission) to the members of the Metropolitan Rifle Club by the publishers. Pr. 2/-

Messenger from the front

Original watercolor signed by Reeks; full-length uniform figure of infantryman or marine, facing forward, one hand in belt, the other holding slung rifle. Original watercolor signed by Reeks; full-length uniform figure of infantryman or marine, facing forward, one hand in belt, the other holding slung rifle. 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.

Messagio del Diret della Rep: Cisalpina

One of a collection of 4 hand-colored engraved plates (said to be from A. Gasparinetti-Uniformi Italiani) by Cosmo Binda and C. Capello of uniform figures. Figure in green with red and white sash, holding rolled paper in left hand. One of a collection of 4 hand-colored engraved plates (said to be from A. Gasparinetti-Uniformi Italiani) by Cosmo Binda and C. Capello of uniform figures. Figure in green with red and white sash, holding rolled paper in left hand. Yellowed and stained; mounted on cream paper; unbound; in green cloth slipcase, brown leather label stamped gold "Uniforms of Cisalpine Republic. Milan, 1797." Paris, Roulleau, 1966.

Messager d'Etat

Messager d'Etat

Brown University

One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in salmon , blue and white holding rolled paper in right hand. One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in salmon , blue and white holding rolled paper in right hand. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Mess of the French Soldier.: Camp on the Moselle, 1870

No. 4 from a collection of eight wash and water color drawings by Simpson drawn for the Illustrated London News; group of soldiers seated on ground eating, tents and more soldiers in background. No. 4 from a collection of eight wash and water color drawings by Simpson drawn for the Illustrated London News; group of soldiers seated on ground eating, tents and more soldiers in background. Formerly in the collection of Perpetua Ingram; sold at Sotheby's May 22, 1997. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, August 20, 1870, page 184. New York, Swann Auction Galleries, 2015

Mess Line, Hollandia, New Guinea

1 watercolor in sketchbook; five WACs lining up for food 1 watercolor in sketchbook; five WACs lining up for food 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. Small folio. Gift of the artist, 1994 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/)

Mess line - enroute to Australia

Original watercolor with pen and ink highlights, signed and dated by Murphy, of soldiers on the deck of a ship waiting on a mess line. Original watercolor with pen and ink highlights, signed and dated by Murphy, of soldiers on the deck of a ship waiting on a mess line. 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.

Mess halls, Tutuila, American Samoa, 1942

Original watercolor signed and dated by Munce; view of green wooden military buildings under row of palm trees. Original watercolor signed and dated by Munce; view of green wooden military buildings under row of palm trees. Gift of artist, 1998. title provided by cataloger

Mess Hall, Camp Howze

Mess Hall, Camp Howze

Brown University

Original oil painting, unsigned (by Day); scene of army camp on flat plain at dusk, men going into mess hall. Original oil painting, unsigned (by Day); scene of army camp on flat plain at dusk, men going into mess hall. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Gift of H. Talmage Day.

Mess at 0730, 1200, and 1730

A group of bare-chested Marines sit at a table aboard ship and eat their meal. A group of bare-chested Marines sit at a table aboard ship and eat their meal. Title from typed label on verso. Title continues: 'It was with some difficulty to sit and eat because of the constant swaying of the ship. However, as soon as one adjusted, one thereafter ate heavily'. 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.

Merci capitaine: Avant la Campagne de 1809, l'Empereur passa und grande revue...

Hand-colored engraving; cadet of Ecole Polytechnique returning fallen hat to Napoleon, mounted and followed by mounted aides. Hand-colored engraving; cadet of Ecole Polytechnique returning fallen hat to Napoleon, mounted and followed by mounted aides. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

Menu with uniform figures in watercolor

Original watercolor dinner menu by Grouvel with American and French figures at left and right, crossed flags at top; autographed by guests. Original watercolor dinner menu by Grouvel with American and French figures at left and right, crossed flags at top; autographed by guests. Upright medium folio; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.