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

Man in armor with green sleeve and lance

One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in armor, left sleeve is green. Holding a lance, and a long sword attached to belt. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in armor, left sleeve is green. Holding a lance, and a long sword attached to belt. Upright, unbound, some spotting. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title provided by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Man in armor with brown top and large white plume on helmet

One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in armor, brown top, black boots with spurs, helmet with white plumes, and holding a lance in his right hand and a long sword in his left. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in armor, brown top, black boots with spurs, helmet with white plumes, and holding a lance in his right hand and a long sword in his left. Upright; clean. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Man in armor holding a large cup

One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in purple top, armor, black boots, hat with plumes, and holding a cup in his left hand. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in purple top, armor, black boots, hat with plumes, and holding a cup in his left hand. Upright, unbound, creased, some spotting. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955

Man in armor and striped costume with sword

One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Figure in armor with striped costume, plumed hat, sword and spurs. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Figure in armor with striped costume, plumed hat, sword and spurs. Upright, unbound, some water damage across face. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki,, 1956.

Man in armor and purple holding a lance across his body

One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man with beard in armor with purple coat, black boots with spurs, holding a lance in his right hand. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man with beard in armor with purple coat, black boots with spurs, holding a lance in his right hand. Upright, unbound, some spotting. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955

Man in armor and brown top

One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Knight in brown outfit with hat and plumes. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Knight in brown outfit with hat and plumes. Upright, unbound, no margins, some spotting. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Man in armor and black with striped sleeve

One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in armor with black, right sleeve red and white stripes, holding lance and sword. One of a collection of 97 original unsigned contemporary watercolor drawings of knights, Landsknechte, court officials etc. in suite of William of Bavaria. Man in armor with black, right sleeve red and white stripes, holding lance and sword. Upright, unbound, clean. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Man hauling barrels on 1-horse sled

3rd in collection of 7 (of 30) colored lithographic plates of wagons, sleighs, etc.; man in green coat, blue cap, walking beside horse-drawn sled dragging 2 barrels across snow, toward right. 3rd in collection of 7 (of 30) colored lithographic plates of wagons, sleighs, etc.; man in green coat, blue cap, walking beside horse-drawn sled dragging 2 barrels across snow, toward right. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled or worn. title provided by cataloger

Man being held and executed: 1919

One of a collection of 10 mounted original watercolors signed and dated by Vladimiroff, of revolutionary scenes, some showing soldiers. Two men, each holding one arm of a prisoner, while a man stands behind him with a pistol pointed at his head. One of a collection of 10 mounted original watercolors signed and dated by Vladimiroff, of revolutionary scenes, some showing soldiers. Two men, each holding one arm of a prisoner, while a man stands behind him with a pistol pointed at his head. Oblong medium folio; mounted and bound in portfolio of 1/4 red leather stamped gold and marble boards; clean. N.Y., Lemmermann, 1953.

Man and woman in profile

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, bust portrait of older man wearing glasses, and younger woman, both in profile, facing opposite directions. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, bust portrait of older man wearing glasses, and younger woman, both in profile, facing opposite directions. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Mamelukes exercising in the square of Mourad Bey's Palace

Color aquatint after Mayer; large number of mamelukes in calisthenic drill in palace courtyard, watched from windows and balconies. Color aquatint after Mayer; large number of mamelukes in calisthenic drill in palace courtyard, watched from windows and balconies. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean.

Mameluke: attached to the French Impl. Guard

Lithograph by and after Atkinson, printed by Rowny & Forster; mameluke, waving sword, on horse galloping towards left. Lithograph by and after Atkinson, printed by Rowny & Forster; mameluke, waving sword, on horse galloping towards left. Upright small folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.

Mameluke, 1829

Mameluke, 1829

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Finart, 1829; mounted mameluke, facing left, desert background with tents at left. Original watercolor signed by Finart, 1829; mounted mameluke, facing left, desert background with tents at left. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Hobby Shop, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.

Mameluke standard-bearer in combat

Original watercolor (unfinished) signed and dated bottom left: 'W. Heath Del. 1818'; mounted mameluk standard-bearer in combat, wounded Turk and downed horse in foreground. Original watercolor (unfinished) signed and dated bottom left: 'W. Heath Del. 1818'; mounted mameluk standard-bearer in combat, wounded Turk and downed horse in foreground. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Spencer, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

Mameluke on horseback, c. 1825

Unsigned original watercolor; mounted uniform figure riding towards right, pyramids in right distance. Unsigned original watercolor; mounted uniform figure riding towards right, pyramids in right distance. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; slightly faded. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.

Mameluke mounted, c. 1815

One of a pair of original unsigned watercolors; this one showing mounted mameluke riding towards left. One of a pair of original unsigned watercolors; this one showing mounted mameluke riding towards left. Oblong, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Mameluke dismounted, c.1815

One of a pair of original unsigned watercolors; this one showing dismounted mameluke adjusting bridle of horse One of a pair of original unsigned watercolors; this one showing dismounted mameluke adjusting bridle of horse Oblong, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Mameluke Bey and Mameluke standard bearer

Pair of original pencil, watercolor and gouache drawings signed by I.B.T.; mounted uniform figures. Pair of original pencil, watercolor and gouache drawings signed by I.B.T.; mounted uniform figures. Upright; brown watercolor margins or borders; clean. London, J. Hall, 1964.

Mameluke and horse near desert camp, c. 1826

Original watercolor signed by Story; dismounted mameluke standing to left of horse, tents and small figures in background. Original watercolor signed by Story; dismounted mameluke standing to left of horse, tents and small figures in background. Large oblong, matted; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.

Mameluck

Mameluck

Brown University

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in red with pistol and sword on brown horse facing left; inlaid and bound in album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in red with pistol and sword on brown horse facing left; inlaid and bound in album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; some foxing. N.Y., Kraus, 1951.

Maltese Military Artificer - 1801

66th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of fireworks specialist in blue uniform, holding hands over ears as he fires off small red rocket. 66th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of fireworks specialist in blue uniform, holding hands over ears as he fires off small red rocket. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Malerkotla Sappers & Miners, 1937

9th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; infantryman in scarlet coat, black trousers, black and yellow turban, holding grounded rifle, facing right. 9th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; infantryman in scarlet coat, black trousers, black and yellow turban, holding grounded rifle, facing right. Unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, C.C.P. Lawson, 1959.

Malebiyi vendeur du creme du cis

One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in green and gray balancing tray with coffee pot and cups on his head and holding long pipe. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in green and gray balancing tray with coffee pot and cups on his head and holding long pipe. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold; clean.

Makrijannis

Makrijannis

Brown University

Lithograph by Krazeisen after Hanfstaengl, 1828; bust portrait in military costume with turban, sword, cloak. Lithograph by Krazeisen after Hanfstaengl, 1828; bust portrait in military costume with turban, sword, cloak. Small upright folio; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.

Making good use of a Jap cart are these boys who are taking mortor (sic) shells up to their section.

Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Reeks of marines pulling a Japanese cart filled with mortar shells. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Reeks of marines pulling a Japanese cart filled with mortar shells. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Censor's stamp. 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.

Making a sailor a free mason

Hand-colored etched caricature numbered 77 by Roberts after Woodward, published Jany. 1807; pugnacious sailor kneeling on cushion among Masons during initiation ceremony. Hand-colored etched caricature numbered 77 by Roberts after Woodward, published Jany. 1807; pugnacious sailor kneeling on cushion among Masons during initiation ceremony. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1964.

Making a retreat: D'nd Unpleasant this - that fellow will catch me presently to a dead certainty - lucky I found crut...

Hand-colored etched caricature (by and) after Heath, published April 1829; soldier wounded in legs hobbling off on crutches improvised from two guns, pursued by lancer. Hand-colored etched caricature (by and) after Heath, published April 1829; soldier wounded in legs hobbling off on crutches improvised from two guns, pursued by lancer. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; repaired tear, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Print, 1951.

Makeshift headquarters around the tent

Original unsigned sepia ink and wash drawing of tent in the woods, with soldier at desk, and two soldiers resting outside tent. Original unsigned sepia ink and wash drawing of tent in the woods, with soldier at desk, and two soldiers resting outside tent. Oblong medium folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.