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

Maj. Colin Campbell, 35th Ft. Served at Saratoga

2nd in collection of 7 hand-colored etched semi-caricature portraits by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); standing full-length portrait in uniform with hat, sword and walking stick, outdoors. 2nd in collection of 7 hand-colored etched semi-caricature portraits by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); standing full-length portrait in uniform with hat, sword and walking stick, outdoors. Unbound; clean, foxing, matted small folio. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.

Maison militaire du roi. Mousquetaire noir en grand uniforme

Colored aquatint after C. de C.; standing uniform figure beside horse, smaller figures galloping in left distance, building in right background. [See also: Maison militaire du roi. Gendarme en grand uniforme]. Colored aquatint after C. de C.; standing uniform figure beside horse, smaller figures galloping in left distance, building in right background. [See also: Maison militaire du roi. Gendarme en grand uniforme]. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Maison militaire du roi. Gendarme en grand uniforme

Colored aquatint plate of uniform; soldier figure standing and holding rearing horse, outdoors, 2 smaller figures and temple-like buildings in background. [See companion print: C., C. de (French Army) Maison Militaire du roi. Mousquetaire noir en grand uniforme]. Colored aquatint plate of uniform; soldier figure standing and holding rearing horse, outdoors, 2 smaller figures and temple-like buildings in background. [See companion print: C., C. de (French Army) Maison Militaire du roi. Mousquetaire noir en grand uniforme]. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; cleaned. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Maison fortifié par les français près de Valladolid

Lithograph by G. Engelmann after Bacler d'Albe; French soldiers on roadway in outskirts of city and patrolling house at left which has been fortified and fitted for observation. From 'Souvenirs pittoresques du General Bacler d'Albe. Tome II, Campagne d'Espagne', plate 45. Lithograph by G. Engelmann after Bacler d'Albe; French soldiers on roadway in outskirts of city and patrolling house at left which has been fortified and fitted for observation. From 'Souvenirs pittoresques du General Bacler d'Albe. Tome II, Campagne d'Espagne', plate 45. Oblong; margins trimmed; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1963.

Maison du Roi. Grenadier à Cheval. 1745

One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue with sword and rifle on gray horse facing right. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue with sword and rifle on gray horse facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.

Maison Dieu: To Col. Arnold, K.H., Royal Engineers

Color lithograph by and after Whittock, printed by W. Clerk; view of building, showing small figure of standing and mounted engineers in foreground, men, women and children nearby, coach just visible on left. Color lithograph by and after Whittock, printed by W. Clerk; view of building, showing small figure of standing and mounted engineers in foreground, men, women and children nearby, coach just visible on left. The Hospital of St Mary, Domus Dei, or Maison Dieu, is a medieval building in Dover, England which forms part of the Old Town Hall buildings. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Maison des six volets verts: ou Vigna Merluzetto

Soldiers near large building, some carrying wounded soldier on stretcher, others working with gabions. Soldiers near large building, some carrying wounded soldier on stretcher, others working with gabions. From Raffet's Souvenirs d'Italie, 1849

Mais..., je ne vôs les demandais que pour que vôs me les refusiez!

One of a collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités," in the French journal "le Charivari". Two men in top hats being pushed from behind by a soldier, and facing another; by and after Ch. Vernier, numbered 2, on page 7. One of a collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités," in the French journal "le Charivari". Two men in top hats being pushed from behind by a soldier, and facing another; by and after Ch. Vernier, numbered 2, on page 7. Upright; mounted on paper with torn edges; yellowed. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Maire – 7th Hussars 1809 – 15 (actually Marechal des Logis – Sergeant)

4th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of hussar wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène and other medals, in shako, holding sabre, looking right, indoors. 4th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of hussar wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène and other medals, in shako, holding sabre, looking right, indoors. Photographed by Erwin Hanfstaengl (also known as Erwin frères, a German photographer), around 1863, who began working in Paris in 1861, at 4, Rue Frochet, 4, en face la Rue Breda. This is based on the similar photographic portraits of Dorigny and Bonneville on which the photographer's name appears, and the similarity in the backgrounds of several carte de visites. (information courtesy of Wouter Lambrechts, Antwerp, Belgium)

Mainzer Stadtsoldaten

Mainzer Stadtsoldaten

Brown University

One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor of 2 soldiers, one in blue, gray and red. One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor of 2 soldiers, one in blue, gray and red. Upright, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

Mainz Electoral Army in action, c. 1807

Battle scene, with infantry, artillery, hussars and others assembled above bank of river, riflemen firing across river toward soldiers on other side, broken bridge in center background, houses in left rear, fortified town and castle or monastery in right background. Battle scene, with infantry, artillery, hussars and others assembled above bank of river, riflemen firing across river toward soldiers on other side, broken bridge in center background, houses in left rear, fortified town and castle or monastery in right background. Oblong medium folio; black borders or margins; clean. Munich, Wölfle, 1957. Title supplied by cataloger

Maine Zouave color-bearer, circa 1863

Half-length portrait in uniform and overcoat with flag; in brown case with embossed design of ship and fort flying flag. Half-length portrait in uniform and overcoat with flag; in brown case with embossed design of ship and fort flying flag. Housed with cover glass, brass mat and held together with brass preserver and housed in Union Case; type-written paper label in cse.

Main Gate -- Center Compound; Postern Box -- N. West End

Two studies of a military prison gate and a postern box with trees. In the upper right is a group of six people (men, a woman and children) in old-fashioned clothes. This is the verso of a work entitled "Figure Studies, Tent and Barracks." Two studies of a military prison gate and a postern box with trees. In the upper right is a group of six people (men, a woman and children) in old-fashioned clothes. This is the verso of a work entitled "Figure Studies, Tent and Barracks." Served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy and his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany in June 13, 1944. Captured, he was interned in Stalag Luft 3 until liberated the following year.

Main Battery at Fort Sumter, Bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel

Wood engraved plate; view of long casemate corridor with battery of cannon directed through apertures at right, 2 figures of officer and soldier standing at left. Wood engraved plate; view of long casemate corridor with battery of cannon directed through apertures at right, 2 figures of officer and soldier standing at left. From Harper's Weekly, January 26, 1861, p. 57. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

Mahratta Light Horseman

Mahratta Light Horseman

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated by Alken; horseman in military dress, with shield and lance, riding towards left. Original watercolor signed and dated by Alken; horseman in military dress, with shield and lance, riding towards left. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; small hole in lower left corner, discoloration in upper left, otherwise clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

Mahratta dancers, c. 1809

Unsigned original watercolor; 3 dancers in conical feathered turbans, wearing sashes hung with bells, performing dance while holding upraised swords. Unsigned original watercolor; 3 dancers in conical feathered turbans, wearing sashes hung with bells, performing dance while holding upraised swords. Oblong, matted; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950. title provided by cataloger

Mahomud Uslum Khan, Ressaldar Major, 5th B.C. Native orderly officer to Brig. Gen. Gough, V.C., C.B., Jellalabad, 22,...

Pencil drawing signed by Simpson; head and shoulders of man. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, June 21, 1879. Pencil drawing signed by Simpson; head and shoulders of man. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, June 21, 1879. Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953. 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/)

Mahomet de III Tegenvoordige Keyser der Turkse Rijken en Landen

4th in collection of 11 engraved equestrian military portraits by and after Stevensz and Peeters; 'Equestrian portrait of Turkish sultan Muhammad IV, full-length in profile to left, horse seen in profile facing right; after Pieter Stevens' -- British Museum. Plate from a series of equestrian portraits and scenes of the Siege of Vienna. 4th in collection of 11 engraved equestrian military portraits by and after Stevensz and Peeters; 'Equestrian portrait of Turkish sultan Muhammad IV, full-length in profile to left, horse seen in profile facing right; after Pieter Stevens' -- British Museum. Plate from a series of equestrian portraits and scenes of the Siege of Vienna. Small, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Mahomed Ghol, Duranee, Moondee Seenar, a zemindar, Jellalabad 5th April 1879. a prisoner brought in after battle of 2...

Pencil drawing signed by Simpson; head and shoulders of man. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' Pencil drawing signed by Simpson; head and shoulders of man. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953. 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/)

Maharajah and soldiers

Maharajah and soldiers

Brown University

1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; Indian army on foot and elephants with dignatories 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; Indian army on foot and elephants with dignatories Album inscribed in ink on flyleaf 'Wm. Jenkins. Ram dutta' Small upright folio. London, Maggs, 1978. 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/)

Magnus Tieder Ståhlswärd

Lithograph; bust portrait in 18th cent. uniform, hatless; very early example of lithography. Lithograph; bust portrait in 18th cent. uniform, hatless; very early example of lithography. Upright folio; margins intact; edges worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961.

Magnificus Nobilissimus et Strenuus, Dns. Julius Weitz Eq. Mag. Sup.

Engraving by B. Wachtmann; portrait in armor on rearing horse, battle in progress in background. Engraving by B. Wachtmann; portrait in armor on rearing horse, battle in progress in background. Upright medium folio; margins severely trimmed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Maggiore: dei Cannonieri Guarda Coste dell'Elba

26th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; mounted uniform figure of bearded officer, in black coat, on white horse, holding sabre pointed downward, facing right. 26th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; mounted uniform figure of bearded officer, in black coat, on white horse, holding sabre pointed downward, facing right. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.

Maggiore Statella

Maggiore Statella

Brown University

Lithograph pl. portrait of Maggiore Statella, officer in Garibaldi's army. Lithograph pl. portrait of Maggiore Statella, officer in Garibaldi's army. Folio, unbound; in 1/2 red and yellow cloth portfolio, red leather cover label st. gold; slightly worn and soiled. N.Y., Rockman, 1960.

Maggiore d'Artiglieria

Maggiore d'Artiglieria

Brown University

15th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; mounted uniform figure of artillery officer in black coat, on gray horse, facing left, pointing with right hand. 15th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; mounted uniform figure of artillery officer in black coat, on gray horse, facing left, pointing with right hand. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. London, Redfern, 1955.

Magdala waltzes

Magdala waltzes

Brown University

Subject: 'Storming of Magdala' with oval bust portrait of General Napier superimposed; 'L'Enfant, Imp.' Subject: 'Storming of Magdala' with oval bust portrait of General Napier superimposed; 'L'Enfant, Imp.' Title continues: By C.H.R. Marriott. Respectfully dedicated to Major General, Sir Robert Napier, K.C.B. Solo. 4/-, Duet. 4/-, Septett. 3/-, Orchestra. 5/-

Madrid's Besatzungstruppen beschworen in des König's Gegenwort: die Konstitution der Cortes von 1812, am 9ten März 1820

39th in collection of 32 colored and 2 uncolored large aquatint plates of campaign, battle and other scenes by and after Rugendas, one engraved by Küpfer; scene of royal proclamation in Madrid town square, mounted officials in center, surrounded by lines of troops and civilian spectators. (Title below also in French.) 39th in collection of 32 colored and 2 uncolored large aquatint plates of campaign, battle and other scenes by and after Rugendas, one engraved by Küpfer; scene of royal proclamation in Madrid town square, mounted officials in center, surrounded by lines of troops and civilian spectators. (Title below also in French.) Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; plates I-XX in orange marble board portfolio, plates XXI ff. in blue marble board portfolio, black cloth backs; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1951.

Madras, landing

Madras, landing

Brown University

One of a pair of semi-humorous color aquatints by C. Hunt after East; British men, women and children, and naval and military personnel landing from whale boats on beach near quay and buildings, with assistance of native sailors, bearers, etc. One of a pair of semi-humorous color aquatints by C. Hunt after East; British men, women and children, and naval and military personnel landing from whale boats on beach near quay and buildings, with assistance of native sailors, bearers, etc. Oblong folio; margins, foxed, worn and torn. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Madras, embarking

Madras, embarking

Brown University

One of a pair of semi-humorous color aquatints by C. Hunt after East; British women and children, and naval and military personnel embarking to whale boats on beach near quay and buildings, with assistance of native sailors, bearers etc. One of a pair of semi-humorous color aquatints by C. Hunt after East; British women and children, and naval and military personnel embarking to whale boats on beach near quay and buildings, with assistance of native sailors, bearers etc. Oblong folio; margins, foxed, edges worn and torn. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.