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

Marching Order--No.2

Marching Order--No.2

Brown University

Hand colored lithograph by and after Heath, published Jany. 1, 1831; mounted uniform figures of Life Guards and 15th Hussars, cavalry manoeuvres in distance. Hand colored lithograph by and after Heath, published Jany. 1, 1831; mounted uniform figures of Life Guards and 15th Hussars, cavalry manoeuvres in distance. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; corners torn off. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

Marching on! The Fifty-Fifth Massachusetts Colored Regiment singing John Brown's March in the streets of Charleston, ...

Wood engraved plate; 2 white officers leading jubilant African American regiment on parade through street by cheering African American spectators, ruined buildings in background. Wood engraved plate; 2 white officers leading jubilant African American regiment on parade through street by cheering African American spectators, ruined buildings in background. From Harper's Weekly, March 18, 1865, page 165.

Marche du Sultan: pour le piano

Half-length portrait of sultan in uniform, ornamental border with tropies, titled 'S.M. le Sultan Abd-ul-Medjid' Half-length portrait of sultan in uniform, ornamental border with tropies, titled 'S.M. le Sultan Abd-ul-Medjid' composé par G. Rossini.

Marche des Zouaves

Marche des Zouaves

Brown University

Zouave trumpeter and rifleman on rise, others behind; signed A. Whatley. Zouave trumpeter and rifleman on rise, others behind; signed A. Whatley. Composée pour le piano, par Charles John. Op. 30. 'á Mr. le Comte Th de Chabrillan'

Marche des Marseillois chantée sur diferans théâtres

Broadside music-sheet with hand-colored etched headpiece illustration by and after Rd. Newton of marching revolutionary grenadiers; 1st English edition? Broadside music-sheet with hand-colored etched headpiece illustration by and after Rd. Newton of marching revolutionary grenadiers; 1st English edition? Upright folio; margins intact; creased. London, auction (Ifan Kyrle Fletcher), 1958. London Pub. Nov. 10. 1792 by Willm. Holland. No. 50, Oxford Street.

Marche des Houssards Impériaux

Unsigned original watercolor or gouache (after Kobell); French cavalry on march in alpine region, soldiers chatting with peasant women and children on road in foreground, mounted vivandière talking with woman Unsigned original watercolor or gouache (after Kobell); French cavalry on march in alpine region, soldiers chatting with peasant women and children on road in foreground, mounted vivandière talking with woman Oblong folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Marche d'Armée

Marche d'Armée

Brown University

One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Troops marching with rifles; dead horse in foreground, supply wagons, etc. Plate No. 9. One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Troops marching with rifles; dead horse in foreground, supply wagons, etc. Plate No. 9. Oblong; tan paper; yellowed; bound in maroon cloth, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1966.

Marchand des sorbets

Marchand des sorbets

Brown University

One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure holding large coffee pot in left hand and glass in raised right hand. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure holding large coffee pot in left hand and glass in raised right hand. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold; clean.

March to Pretoria

March to Pretoria

Brown University

Subject: Bust portrait of Lord Roberts in uniform, 'By permission from a photo by the London Stereoscopic Co.' Subject: Bust portrait of Lord Roberts in uniform, 'By permission from a photo by the London Stereoscopic Co.' Title continues: by Theo. Bonheur. Sheet trimmed deleting publishing information. Theo Bonheur was a pseudonym of Charles Rawlings.

March to Imlak Octr. 22nd 1806

Original unsigned ink and watercolor caricature; mounted officer in greatcoat and plumed hat in foreground, followed by Indian infantrymen. Original unsigned ink and watercolor caricature; mounted officer in greatcoat and plumed hat in foreground, followed by Indian infantrymen. Small oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. London, Spencer, 1952.

March past of Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (91st-93rd)

Watercolor showing soldiers on parade carrying regimental standards and looking to thir right. Initialed 'Y' bottom left. Watercolor showing soldiers on parade carrying regimental standards and looking to thir right. Initialed 'Y' bottom left. Oblong folio; margin at bottom.

March of the Mutiny Veterans, Delhi, 1903

Albumen print photograph; marching band and group of veterans moving across parade ground, ornate white covered grandstand in background. Albumen print photograph; marching band and group of veterans moving across parade ground, ornate white covered grandstand in background. No. 279 Scene from the Delhi Durbar, 1903 Oblong; no margins; edges slightly faded.

March of the Guards &c, towards the sea coast

Hand colored engraving by C. Sheringham after [John Augustus?] Atkinson; long line of foot soldiers marching over hill towards sea seen in distance, some soldiers stopped to rest or to converse in foreground. Hand colored engraving by C. Sheringham after [John Augustus?] Atkinson; long line of foot soldiers marching over hill towards sea seen in distance, some soldiers stopped to rest or to converse in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. London, Spencer, 1955.

March of the First Infantry Regiment, Second Brigade, N.G.C

composed for and dedicated to its commander, Col. W.H.L. Barnes, by Charles Schultz. For piano. Cover title. Lithograph on title page of soldier standing guard in front of an encampment; signed: E. Wittenbach. G.T. Brown & Co., lith., S.F. Pl. no.: M.G. 955.

March of cavalry

March of cavalry

Brown University

Partially colored aquatint; cavalrymen in half armor and plumed hats riding down mountain road. Partially colored aquatint; cavalrymen in half armor and plumed hats riding down mountain road. Oblong, matted; margins; slightly soiled.

March 5, 1838

March 5, 1838

Brown University

One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated March 5, 1838. Seated figure playing flute. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated March 5, 1838. Seated figure playing flute. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; clean. London, Spencer, 1952.

March - Militia on parade: Two step

Charles A. Ware. Caption title. For piano. Lithographic cover illustration: woman seated on porch watching soldiers marching by. "Thematic illustrations of favorites"--page [6]

Marbot

Marbot

Brown University

Mezzotint by Cocqueret after Wicar; oval half-length portrait in uniform. Mezzotint by Cocqueret after Wicar; oval half-length portrait in uniform. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed to octagonal shape; worn. Paris, Bihn, 1952. Title: MARBOT. Caption: Dessiné par Wicar l'an VIII. Caption: Gravé par Coqueret.

Maquette for poster

Maquette for poster

Brown University

Original watercolor and crayon drawing (maquette for poster) by Kiel; Red Army soldier holding child and machine gun; Soviet flag in background. Original watercolor and crayon drawing (maquette for poster) by Kiel; Red Army soldier holding child and machine gun; Soviet flag in background. Upright folio; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger New York, Michael Weintraub, 2010

Map of Edo Bay showing the Japanese defense force protecting the coast after Commodore Perry's fist landing near Urag...

Woodblock print; map showing Edo Bay with the Miura Peninsula, and a part of the Sagami Bay, from Odawara to Sunosaki, with all coastal cities and villages, the names and heraldic devices of their warlords and a number of the troops under their command. Two of Perry̕s black ships are shown in the waters of the Edo Bay, one with a note about its size (the length is 80 ken or 145 m and the width is 35 ken or 64 m). In the lower right corner, there is a portrait of a foreigner armed with two swords. Woodblock print; map showing Edo Bay with the Miura Peninsula, and a part of the Sagami Bay, from Odawara to Sunosaki, with all coastal cities and villages, the names and heraldic devices of their warlords and a number of the troops under their command. Two of Perry̕s black ships are shown in the waters of the Edo Bay, one with a note about its size (the length is 80 ken or 145 m and the width is 35 ken or 64 m). In the lower right corner, there is a portrait of a foreigner armed with two swords. Small oblong folio. Bowen Island, BC, The Wayfarer's Bookshop, 2017 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/)

Manuscript list in Afbeeldingen der Monteeringen van de Gwapende Schutterye en Burgercorpsen in Neederland

1 of 3 manuscript pages (index) in a bound volume of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures 1 of 3 manuscript pages (index) in a bound volume of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; title page soiled and worn. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974. 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/)

Manuscript index in Afbeeldingen der Monteeringen van de Gwapende Schutterye en Burgercorpsen in Neederland

1 of 3 manuscript pages (list) in a bound volume of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures 1 of 3 manuscript pages (list) in a bound volume of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; title page soiled and worn. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974. 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/)

Manual exercise of the Antient English Musketeers. 2

One of 2 engraved plates, each with 18 illustrations of figures of soldiers in military costume in musket manipulations. One of 2 engraved plates, each with 18 illustrations of figures of soldiers in military costume in musket manipulations. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled and worn.

Manual exercise of the Antient English Musketeers. 1

One of 2 engraved plates, each with 18 illustrations of figures of soldiers in military costume in musket manipulations. One of 2 engraved plates, each with 18 illustrations of figures of soldiers in military costume in musket manipulations. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled and worn.

Manoeuvres du Canon. no. 107

Hand-colored engraving. plate numbered 107; 2 rows of figures showing gun crew in action, ammunition wagon. Hand-colored engraving. plate numbered 107; 2 rows of figures showing gun crew in action, ammunition wagon. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins; worn. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1960.

Manoeuvre auf der Schmelz den 26 September 1831

Original unsigned miniature gouache painting (by Wigand); view of maneuvers on wide field, spectators, carriages etc. in foreground, city in distance. Original unsigned miniature gouache painting (by Wigand); view of maneuvers on wide field, spectators, carriages etc. in foreground, city in distance. Oblong; ink and watercolor borders; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1971.