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

Uniformirung der russischen Armée

One of a collection of 3 color aquatint plates of uniform groups, outdoors. 14 standing figures near tree, landscape background. One of a collection of 3 color aquatint plates of uniform groups, outdoors. 14 standing figures near tree, landscape background. Folio; foxed. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Uniformirung der preussischen Armée

One of a collection of 3 color aquatint plates of uniform groups, outdoors. 15 standing figures by tree, mountains in background. One of a collection of 3 color aquatint plates of uniform groups, outdoors. 15 standing figures by tree, mountains in background. Folio; foxed. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Uniformirung der national Garde in Wien

2nd of pair of hand-colored steel-engravings by And. Geiger after Schaffer; standing uniform figures of officers and infantrymen. 2nd of pair of hand-colored steel-engravings by And. Geiger after Schaffer; standing uniform figures of officers and infantrymen. Small oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuU1848mf-3a]; plate marks, margins, creased. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1950.

Uniformirung der englischen Armée

One of a collection of 3 colored aquatint plates of uniform groups, outdoors. 11 standing figures and one mounted figure. One of a collection of 3 colored aquatint plates of uniform groups, outdoors. 11 standing figures and one mounted figure. Folio; foxed. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Uniformes russes. No. 27

27th in series of 35 engraved plates of costume figures by Gatine after Vernet, numbered 1-32 and including 2 variants numbered 22 and 1 variant numbered 31; 2 Russian soldiers in conversation. 27th in series of 35 engraved plates of costume figures by Gatine after Vernet, numbered 1-32 and including 2 variants numbered 22 and 1 variant numbered 31; 2 Russian soldiers in conversation. From: 'Incroyables et merveilleuses de 1814: Dessinés par Horace Vernet et Lanté, gravés par Gatine'; relates to the allied occupation of Paris in 1814. N.Y., Weyhe, 1946.

Uniformes français

Uniformes français

Brown University

Lithograph by C. Motte after Swebach; 3 uniform figures in cocked hat, shako and bearskin, one being mounted, small figures of troops on review and building in background. Lithograph by C. Motte after Swebach; 3 uniform figures in cocked hat, shako and bearskin, one being mounted, small figures of troops on review and building in background. Oblong, matted; margins; clean. Paris, Bihn, 1952.

Uniformes des Troupes Circassiennes au service de la russie

Color lithograph by Bayot after Giraud, printed by Lemercier from 'Voyages en Scandinavie, en Laponie etc'; mounted and standing uniform figures, outdoors. Color lithograph by Bayot after Giraud, printed by Lemercier from 'Voyages en Scandinavie, en Laponie etc'; mounted and standing uniform figures, outdoors. Oblong folio; top margin trimmed. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1960.

Uniformes de la Marine moderne

Color print after Auguste Goichon; 21 uniform figures of naval personnel, in 3 rows, with border showing various insignia. Color print after Auguste Goichon; 21 uniform figures of naval personnel, in 3 rows, with border showing various insignia. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1963.

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne.: 1839. Escuadron de Lanzerios

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne: 1859. Cie. Urbana de la Capital. Officier. Sergent

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne: 1845. Bataillon No. 4 de Infanteria de Linea. Sergent. Sapeur.

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne: 1845-1851. Légion Française de Montevideo. Officier petite tenue. Of. de Grenadiers...

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne: 1841. Infanteria nègra de Montevideo. Soldat. Tambour.

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne: 1840. Lanceros de la Indépendancia. Officier

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne: 1839. Coraceros de la Escolta du Gal. Rivera. Grande tenue. Petite tenue.

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne: 1832. Coronel Major. Brigadier General

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne: 1831. Eidecan del Presidente. 1829. Estado Major.

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne: 1831. Bataillon de Infanteria de Linea

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne: 1829. Infanteria de Linea. Regt. de Milicia.

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne: 1829. Bataillon de Cazadores. Caporal en grande tenue. Officier.

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne: 1829. Artilleria Lijora. 1835. Cuerpo de Ingénieros.

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes de l'Armée Uruguayenne: 1825-1830. Hausar Oriental. Escuadron Curadores Ligeros.

1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. 1 of 60 mounted original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups signed by de Beaufort. In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Uniforms, 1732-1959'. Folio. Buenos Aires, de Beaufort, 1957-1959. 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/)

Uniformes anglais. No. 26

26th in series of 35 colored engravings of costume figures by Gatine after Vernet, numbered 1-32 and including 2 variants numbere 22 and 1 variant numbered 31; two British officers walking in field. 26th in series of 35 colored engravings of costume figures by Gatine after Vernet, numbered 1-32 and including 2 variants numbere 22 and 1 variant numbered 31; two British officers walking in field. From: Incroyables et merveilleuses de 1814: Dessinés par Horace Vernet et Lanté, gravés par Gatine; relates to the allied occupation of Paris in 1814. N.Y., Weyhe, 1943, 1946.

Uniformes anglais: Le Bon Genre No. 70

2nd in collection of 4 (of 115) hand-colored engraved plates; two Scottish and English soldiers talking to two men, soldiers conversing in background 2nd in collection of 4 (of 115) hand-colored engraved plates; two Scottish and English soldiers talking to two men, soldiers conversing in background From the series 'Le Bon Genre' which was published over a long period of time, and was one of the many series masterminded by the great entrepreneur in this field, La Mésangère. The best account is by Annemarie Kleinert, 'Le Journal des Dames et des Modes ou la conquête de l'Europe féminine', Stuttgart, 2001, p.356 and passim.-- British Museum New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1944.

Uniformen des bayrisch-kaiserlichen Heeres. 1742-45: Infanterie

1st in suite of 3 unsigned ink and watercolor schemes, by Drexler, accompanied by 3 sheets of ink manuscript text and 1 sheet of sketches; uniform color chart for 10 Bavarian regiments, showing hats, coats, and facings. 1st in suite of 3 unsigned ink and watercolor schemes, by Drexler, accompanied by 3 sheets of ink manuscript text and 1 sheet of sketches; uniform color chart for 10 Bavarian regiments, showing hats, coats, and facings. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold "Bavarian regiments in the Austrian Army, 1742-1745. Watercolor uniform schemes". Munich, Wölfle, 1969.

Uniformen des bayrisch-kaiserlichen Heeres, 1742-45: Kavallerie : Kürass. Regimenter

2nd in suite of 3 unsigned ink and watercolor schemes, by Drexler, accompanied by 3 sheets of ink manuscript text and 1 sheet of sketches; uniform color chart for 10 Bavarian cavalry regiments, showing hats, coats, and facings. 2nd in suite of 3 unsigned ink and watercolor schemes, by Drexler, accompanied by 3 sheets of ink manuscript text and 1 sheet of sketches; uniform color chart for 10 Bavarian cavalry regiments, showing hats, coats, and facings. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold "Bavarian regiments in the Austrian Army, 1742-1745. Watercolor uniform schemes". Munich, Wölfle, 1969.

Uniformed soldiers

Uniformed soldiers

Brown University

One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. Verso of another painting. Sketch of soldiers in uniform, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. Verso of another painting. Sketch of soldiers in uniform, standing.

Uniforme rico, de Capitaõ Engenheiro

1st in pair of unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings; standing uniform figure, holding scrolled document. 1st in pair of unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings; standing uniform figure, holding scrolled document. Small upright folio, 2 pieces, matted; margins intact; slight foxing. Lisbon, 1952.

Uniforme des Statz Majors zu Dresden. X

One of a collection of 26 ink drawings of uniform coats, showing detail of lace and braid, of generals and staff officers. One of a collection of 26 ink drawings of uniform coats, showing detail of lace and braid, of generals and staff officers. Small, unbound; in tan paper wrapper inscribed in ink "Prinz Xavier's Neuorganisation 1764"; yellowed, soiled, left edge torn; in green cloth slipcase, yellow leather label stamped gold "Saxony Designs for Uniforms of General Staff". Paris, Grangié sale, 1968.