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

Marine POW -- The Dreamer

Half-length portrait in profile of an American prisoner of war, wearing a cap and facing left. Half-length portrait in profile of an American prisoner of war, wearing a cap and facing left. Inscription reads: "THE DREAMER - his happy memories of his family gave him a strong will to survive the ordeal." 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.

Marine POW -- The Career Man

Portrait of a Marine seen from the rear with treated wound visible behind ear. Portrait of a Marine seen from the rear with treated wound visible behind ear. Ink inscription reads: "THE CAREER MAN - the pride and strength of the Corps. Straight backed, silent, cold eyed, the men got their endurance and tolerance from him." 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.

Marine POW -- The Bitter One

Bust-length portrait of an American prisoner of war with a head of wild hair, downcast eyes and grim expression on his face. Bust-length portrait of an American prisoner of war with a head of wild hair, downcast eyes and grim expression on his face. Inscription reads: " "MARINE POW --- THE BITTER ONE -- he remains apart from the others, staring into - overboard - at each passing wave." 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.

Marine pointing, Iwo Jima

A close-up view of a Marine, seen in profile, pointing off into the distance, as if directing others. His face is grizzled and tired. Another Marine in silhouette and carrying a rifle is seen in the background. A close-up view of a Marine, seen in profile, pointing off into the distance, as if directing others. His face is grizzled and tired. Another Marine in silhouette and carrying a rifle is seen in the background. 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.

Marine patrols scale the walls of Suribachi Yama to clean out the last enemy opposition and (sic) that end of the isl...

Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Reeks, of Marines on patrol in Suribachi Yama. Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Reeks, of Marines on patrol in Suribachi Yama. 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.

Marine on guard

Marine on guard

Brown University

Marine wearing only shorts standing with rifle at the ready. Marine wearing only shorts standing with rifle at the ready. 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.

Marine lobbing a hand grenade

A US Marine is shown throwing a hand grenade. He holds a rifle in his left hand. A US Marine is shown throwing a hand grenade. He holds a rifle in his left hand. 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.

Marine in profile, Iwo Jima

A close-up view of a Marine in profile, wearing a camouflaged helmet and with several days' growth of beard. A close-up view of a Marine in profile, wearing a camouflaged helmet and with several days' growth of beard. 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.

Marine ex-Garde

Marine ex-Garde

Brown University

One of a collection of 12 original unsigned watercolors of military and naval uniform figures. Soldier in blue with red plumed hat leaning on rifle. One of a collection of 12 original unsigned watercolors of military and naval uniform figures. Soldier in blue with red plumed hat leaning on rifle. Upright small folio, unbound; in light blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; creased and foxed. N.Y., Kennedy, 1948. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Marine Corps uniform, Parris Island, South Carolina, 1944

Original gouache, signed and dated by Dugmore; portrait of Marine uniform and cap, with medals. Original gouache, signed and dated by Dugmore; portrait of Marine uniform and cap, with medals. Dugmore enlisted in the USMC in April 1943. His first military pictures were painted at Parris Island, South Carolina, including a mural in the Officer's Club. He received an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1944.

Marine Artillerie & Feuerwerks Corps. 1815, 1830, 1840

Original unsigned slightly crude gouache drawing; group of 6 standing figures showing uniforms of 1815, 1830, 1840 Original unsigned slightly crude gouache drawing; group of 6 standing figures showing uniforms of 1815, 1830, 1840 Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; foxed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

Marin

Marin

Brown University

One of 6 colored lithographic plates by Anatole et Bocquin, printed by Lemercier, showing standing uniform figure outdoors, each with title in Turkish. One of 6 colored lithographic plates by Anatole et Bocquin, printed by Lemercier, showing standing uniform figure outdoors, each with title in Turkish. Lith en couleur par Anatole et Bocquin.

Marie Paul Josh. Yves-Gil Mottier Mquis. de la Fayette, Leiutenant Gal. Commandant en Chef l'Armée du centre 1791. Gé...

Engraving by Morinet from drawing by Pol. Justus after painting by Larivière; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, right arm resting on rock, papers in hand, cockaded hat in left hand. Engraving by Morinet from drawing by Pol. Justus after painting by Larivière; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, right arm resting on rock, papers in hand, cockaded hat in left hand. Upright folio; margins; slight foxing. title: Marie Paul Josh. Yves-Gil Mottier Mquis. de la Fayette, Leiutenant Gal. Commandant en Chef l'Armée du centre 1791. Général en Chef des Gardes Nales. de France 1830. caption: Larivière pt. Dessiné par Pol. Justus; Gravé par Morinet annotation: State France

Marie Louise Kaiserin v: Oesterreich Kö: v: Ungarn u: B. Franciscus I, Kaiser v: Oesterreich Kö: v: Ungarn u: B.

Hand-colored line and stipple engraving (crude); pair of oval medallion portraits of Empress and Emperor, the latter in uniform, in foliate enframement, Royal arms at top. Hand-colored line and stipple engraving (crude); pair of oval medallion portraits of Empress and Emperor, the latter in uniform, in foliate enframement, Royal arms at top. Oblong; plate mark, margins; worn, browned. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.

Maria Theresia: D.G. Regina Hungariae et Bohemiae, &c. &c.

One of a pair of hand-colored (modern coloring) copper engravings by and after Schmidhamer; Maria Theresia numbered 92. [See also Franciscus Stephanus. Dux Lotharingiae et reliqua &c. &c.] One of a pair of hand-colored (modern coloring) copper engravings by and after Schmidhamer; Maria Theresia numbered 92. [See also Franciscus Stephanus. Dux Lotharingiae et reliqua &c. &c.] Oblong; margins entirely trimmed away; slightly stained; matted small folio. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

Maria Theresa of Austria

Copper-engraving; standing figure beneath baldachino, in company of cherubs, pointing to map on which are resting crown regalia. Copper-engraving; standing figure beneath baldachino, in company of cherubs, pointing to map on which are resting crown regalia. Small upright, matted; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger

Maria de Medicis and Henri IV

Engraving after Nicolaes Cornelisz. Moyaert. 'The Marriage of Henry IV and Marie de Medici; interior of a large hall with the couple standing at centre, blessed by a bishop and crowned by two putti, Mars and Hercules standing in left foreground, Athena standing in right foreground and holding a shield; third state with vertical cross-hatching on background' - British Museum. From: Caspar Barlaeus, 'Medicea Hospes' (Amsterdam: 1638), plate 3. Engraving after Nicolaes Cornelisz. Moyaert. 'The Marriage of Henry IV and Marie de Medici; interior of a large hall with the couple standing at centre, blessed by a bishop and crowned by two putti, Mars and Hercules standing in left foreground, Athena standing in right foreground and holding a shield; third state with vertical cross-hatching on background' - British Museum. From: Caspar Barlaeus, 'Medicea Hospes' (Amsterdam: 1638), plate 3.

Marfisa Guerriera

Marfisa Guerriera

Brown University

Engraved by and after A(ntonio) T(empesta); mounted warrior in half-armor, riding towards right. Engraved by and after A(ntonio) T(empesta); mounted warrior in half-armor, riding towards right. Upright, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1959.

Marérechal, Commandant un Corps d'Armée Prussien

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer holding map in right hand, troops in background. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer holding map in right hand, troops in background. Unbound,some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Series title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Maréchal Turenne on the Rhine after the Battle of Mühlhausen, 1674

Unsigned wash drawing (attributed, probably wrongly, to Le Paon, on verso); mounted officer in right foreground with outspread arms acknowledging acclaim of soldiers returning from battlefield; wounded in foreground, tents in background, hills in distance. Unsigned wash drawing (attributed, probably wrongly, to Le Paon, on verso); mounted officer in right foreground with outspread arms acknowledging acclaim of soldiers returning from battlefield; wounded in foreground, tents in background, hills in distance. Large oblong folio, mounted on green paper; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961. title provided by cataloger

Marechal Duque da Terceira

Original sepia photograph; 3/4-length portrait of officer in uniform and orders, right hand resting on hat on pedestal. Original sepia photograph; 3/4-length portrait of officer in uniform and orders, right hand resting on hat on pedestal. Upright; no margins; worn, faded. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.

Marechal des Logis de l'Artillerie è Cheval de la Garde

One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in red and blue holding sword; figures on horseback and canon in background. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in red and blue holding sword; figures on horseback and canon in background. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.

Maréchal de France

Maréchal de France

Brown University

Original watercolor drawing (by Martinet) dated 1811; mounted uniform figure on battlefield, sword extended in right hand. Original watercolor drawing (by Martinet) dated 1811; mounted uniform figure on battlefield, sword extended in right hand. Upright, matted; margins severely trimmed; soiled. Notations on verso. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953

Maréchal d'Empire

Maréchal d'Empire

Brown University

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in blue uniform on brown horse facing left. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in blue uniform on brown horse facing left. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Marechal d'Empire

Marechal d'Empire

Brown University

1st in collection of 15 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; French marshal in blue uniform, walking and looking toward left, holding sword in crook of right arm. 1st in collection of 15 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; French marshal in blue uniform, walking and looking toward left, holding sword in crook of right arm. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather backstrip stamped gold.

Maréchal Berthier, Prince de Neuchatel

Stipple-engraving by R. Hicks after Gerard; half-length portrait in uniform and hat, facing left. Stipple-engraving by R. Hicks after Gerard; half-length portrait in uniform and hat, facing left. Upright, inlaid in white paper; margins; foxed. caption: Maréchal Berthier, Prince de Neuchatel caption: F. Gérard, pinxit caption: R. Hicks, sculpt Published by Nuttal, Fisher & Dixon. Liverpool. June. 1816.

Marching through Georgia

Engraving by and after T. de Thulstrup ; Sherman on horseback watching troops in distance as they march through Georgia. Engraving by and after T. de Thulstrup ; Sherman on horseback watching troops in distance as they march through Georgia. From Harper's Weekly, 1864, pages 136-137. N.Y., Weyhe, 1945.

Marching thro' Georgia: grand march

E. Mack. Caption title. For piano. List title page illustration: printed color lithograph with military motifs and a battle scene / "Johns & Co., Lith. Cleveland."

Marching the French prisoners into Salamanca after the Battle of 1812: Dedicated to Field Marshal His Royal Highness ...

One of a collection of 4 color aquatints of military scenes; by J.H. Clark and M. Dubourg after Captain Edward Wilmot, Royal Horse Artillery, published March 1, 1813; long line of soldiers and prisoners approaching city. One of a collection of 4 color aquatints of military scenes; by J.H. Clark and M. Dubourg after Captain Edward Wilmot, Royal Horse Artillery, published March 1, 1813; long line of soldiers and prisoners approaching city. Large oblong folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.