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

Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Brown University

View of city with bridge in foreground and distant church View of city with bridge in foreground and distant church Attached label reads October 1945 but the artist's unit was back in the US at that time so it was probably painted in October 1944. Jarvie served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army'). Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Lützosche Husaren

Lützosche Husaren

Brown University

One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lü, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in black holding sword over his head with his right hand. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lü, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in black holding sword over his head with his right hand. Upright medium folio, unbound, foxed; in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815". Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.

Lütticher Bataillon

Lütticher Bataillon

Brown University

4th of 11 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures; standing figure of cavalryman in blue jacket, white trousers, red trim, black hat. 4th of 11 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures; standing figure of cavalryman in blue jacket, white trousers, red trim, black hat. Folio, matted, bound in soiled white board book with label in upper left corner marked "24". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961

Lungo tempo viaggio Democrazia...

Eighth in collection of eight hand-colored, engraved caricature plates on War of the Second Coalition, as fought in Italy by England, Austria and Russia against France; French female Liberty with 3 soldiers in swamped boat on stormy sea, allegorical figures on shore on either side, winged allegorical figure in sky blowing up storm; verse inscription below. Eighth in collection of eight hand-colored, engraved caricature plates on War of the Second Coalition, as fought in Italy by England, Austria and Russia against France; French female Liberty with 3 soldiers in swamped boat on stormy sea, allegorical figures on shore on either side, winged allegorical figure in sky blowing up storm; verse inscription below. Oblong folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. 'Roveredo, 7bre, 1799'. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Lunar speculations

Lunar speculations

Brown University

Napoleon and John Bull are depicted in a landscape under a night sky. Napoleon, (l.), has removed his enormous hat and placed it on the ground beside him. Hands on his knees, he bends to peer through a telescope while speculating on the possibility of conquering the full moon. On the right, John Bull, a cheerful, heavy man, clutches his stomach and laughs at Napoleon's truly unbounded ambition. Bull comments that Napoleon has also expressed goals of conquering Britain, a feat equally unlikely as conquering the moon. Napoleon and John Bull are depicted in a landscape under a night sky. Napoleon, (l.), has removed his enormous hat and placed it on the ground beside him. Hands on his knees, he bends to peer through a telescope while speculating on the possibility of conquering the full moon. On the right, John Bull, a cheerful, heavy man, clutches his stomach and laughs at Napoleon's truly unbounded ambition. Bull comments that Napoleon has also expressed goals of conquering Britain, a feat equally unlikely as conquering the moon. Published by Samuel W. Fores. 1803-05-03 Caption: Pubd May 3, 1803 by S W Fores No 50 Piccadilly Caption: Folios caracatures lent out for the evening Dialogue: Napoleon, (l.): "I wonder the idea never struck me before,--the place would easily be taken and has undoubtedly great capabilities--besides they would make me Emperor, and then the sound of the Title, Emperor of the Full Moon--oh delightful--I'll send for Garner and his Balloon's, and set about the scheme immediately." Dialogue: John Bull, (r.): "What going to revolutionize the Moon Bonny--thats a good one however, to be sure you talk'd of paying a visit to my little Island and one would certainly be as easily accomplished as the other."

Lumpen: "... Und gestern bin ich auch erst heut' mittag aufg'standen!"

4th in set of original drawings in ink, pencil and crayon, signed (and some dated) by Hubl; 2 soldiers conversing, hands in pockets of short jackets; caption at bottom. 4th in set of original drawings in ink, pencil and crayon, signed (and some dated) by Hubl; 2 soldiers conversing, hands in pockets of short jackets; caption at bottom. Upright folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Luftwaffe : Weiblicher technischer Dienst, Leutnantsrang, 1946

43rd in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of woman officer in pea-green jacket, dark green skirt, holding right hand at waist belt. 43rd in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of woman officer in pea-green jacket, dark green skirt, holding right hand at waist belt. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label st. gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Luft-Nachrichten-Truppe; Geprüfter Steuermann; Sappeur-Pionier

19th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 3 small insignia (buttons?), with scarlet lightning bolt, brown anchor, and brown crossed pickaxes, respectively. 19th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 3 small insignia (buttons?), with scarlet lightning bolt, brown anchor, and brown crossed pickaxes, respectively. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.

Ludwig XV

Ludwig XV

Brown University

1st in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red coat and tricorn hat, carrying flag with white cross and multicolored squares, marching toward left; title in pencil on verso and numbered 422. 1st in suite of 10 finely-detailed, unsigned original watercolors; uniform figure of soldier in red coat and tricorn hat, carrying flag with white cross and multicolored squares, marching toward left; title in pencil on verso and numbered 422. Upright folio, unbound, in red board portfolio stamped gold "Costumes Suisses", red leather back; margins; clean, portfolio rubbed. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.

Ludwig Koenig von Bayern

Lithograph (after Selb); bust portrait in cuirassier uniform, showing orders. Lithograph (after Selb); bust portrait in cuirassier uniform, showing orders. Upright medium folio, matted folio; margins intact; cleaned. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

Ludwig III of Hesse

Ludwig III of Hesse

Brown University

Colored lithograph; 3/4-length portrait in uniform before parapet, right hand resting on helmet place on ledge. Colored lithograph; 3/4-length portrait in uniform before parapet, right hand resting on helmet place on ledge. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed. N.Y., H.P. Kraus, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

Ludwig I. König von Bayern

Engraving by F. Forster after Stieler in ornamental enframement after F. Gaertner, printed by Durand & Sauve; oval bust portrait in uniform. Engraving by F. Forster after Stieler in ornamental enframement after F. Gaertner, printed by Durand & Sauve; oval bust portrait in uniform. Upright folio, matted large folio; margins intact; margins slightly stained and worn; clean. N.Y., H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Ludwig Freiherr von Welden, k.k. öesterreich Feldmarschall Lieutenant

Color lithograph by Schneider after E. Kaiser, printed by J.F. Kaiser, 2nd printing; 3/4-length portrait in summer uniform. Color lithograph by Schneider after E. Kaiser, printed by J.F. Kaiser, 2nd printing; 3/4-length portrait in summer uniform. Folio; margins intact; slightly worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Ludovicus XV Rex Christianissimus. Anno MDCCXX.

Engraving. 'Portrait of Louis XV aged 10, after Rigaud; half-length, looking to the right, wearing a long curly wig, an ermine-lined cloak, an armour and a sash; in oval border propped up against a curtain scattered with fleur-de-lis and lined with ermine; at the bottom, a coat of arms. c.1720' -- British Museum Engraving. 'Portrait of Louis XV aged 10, after Rigaud; half-length, looking to the right, wearing a long curly wig, an ermine-lined cloak, an armour and a sash; in oval border propped up against a curtain scattered with fleur-de-lis and lined with ermine; at the bottom, a coat of arms. c.1720' -- British Museum Upright folio, in white board mount; margins trimmed close; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title: LUDOVICUS XV REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS. ANNO MDCCXX. Caption: A Paris Chez J. F. Cars rue St. Jacques au Nom de Jesus Caption: Hyacinthe Rigault Pinxit Caption: N. Larmesin fils Sculpsit

Ludovicus XIV: Galliae et Navarra Rex

3rd in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, outdoors, facing right; large city in distant background. 3rd in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, outdoors, facing right; large city in distant background. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951 Small folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; some yellowed or foxed.

Ludovicus XIV, König in Franckreich und Navarra

3rd in collection of 5 copper-engraved plates of equestrian military portraits by and after Furst; mounted prince holding baton, facing right, artillery and pike formations in background. 3rd in collection of 5 copper-engraved plates of equestrian military portraits by and after Furst; mounted prince holding baton, facing right, artillery and pike formations in background. Upright folio; margins trimmed close; cleaned; in 1/2-green and red cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951

Ludovicus XIIII D G Rex Galliae et Navarrae

Engraving, unsigned; equestrian portrait in armor, facing left, battle in progress in background. Engraving, unsigned; equestrian portrait in armor, facing left, battle in progress in background. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title: LUDOVICUS XIIII D G REX GALLIÆ ET NAVARRÆ.

Ludovicus XIII dei Gratia Galliae Franciae et Navarrae Rex Christianissimus Natus Anno MD. CI. XXVI Septembris

One of a collection of 12 engraved plates of equestrian portraits by and after Weiss. Mounted figure in full armor and sash, holding mace, on rearing horse, Paris and the River Seine in background. Royal crest top left. One of a collection of 12 engraved plates of equestrian portraits by and after Weiss. Mounted figure in full armor and sash, holding mace, on rearing horse, Paris and the River Seine in background. Royal crest top left. Upright folio, yellowed; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ludovicus ô Hassia, Princeps

Engraving by Johannes Schweizer after Duarte; portrait of Ludwig V, Landgrave of Hesse, full-length in fine costume, with sword, hand resting on plumed hat on table at right. Engraving by Johannes Schweizer after Duarte; portrait of Ludwig V, Landgrave of Hesse, full-length in fine costume, with sword, hand resting on plumed hat on table at right. Upright small folio; margins severely trimmed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Ludovicus Magnus

Ludovicus Magnus

Brown University

9th in collection of 11 copper-engraved military portraits by Schenck; standing figure of king, between table and chair, holding baton on table. 9th in collection of 11 copper-engraved military portraits by Schenck; standing figure of king, between table and chair, holding baton on table. Small, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; clean.

Ludovicus Francisc. de Boufflers. Maresc. Dux & Par. Gall. Copiar. Gubernator in Flandria

2nd in collection of 11 copper-engraved military portraits by Schenck; general in dress coat, wearing sword, holding map case or baton, outdoors; battle scene in background. 2nd in collection of 11 copper-engraved military portraits by Schenck; general in dress coat, wearing sword, holding map case or baton, outdoors; battle scene in background. Small, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; clean.

Ludov. Wilh. March. Baden & Hochb. S.C.M. Gen. Locumt. Campimarisc.

1st in collection of 11 copper-engraved military portraits by Schenck; full-length figure with curled wig, lace tie, armor, sash, and braided jacket. The holding a baton in hands, with a plumed helmet resting on a table to the left 1st in collection of 11 copper-engraved military portraits by Schenck; full-length figure with curled wig, lace tie, armor, sash, and braided jacket. The holding a baton in hands, with a plumed helmet resting on a table to the left Small, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; clean.

Ludendorff

Ludendorff

Brown University

Color reproduction of oil painting, after Antlers; bust in uniform; facsimile autograph below. Color reproduction of oil painting, after Antlers; bust in uniform; facsimile autograph below. Small upright folio, mounted on tan paper; margins trimmed away except at bottom New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Lucknow: the Imambara Gate

Original unsigned native ink and watercolor drawing heightened in gold; view of portal and adjacent structures, numerous small figures and groups in square in foreground, including horsemen, merchants and beggars, state elephants, British and native infantry squads etc. Original unsigned native ink and watercolor drawing heightened in gold; view of portal and adjacent structures, numerous small figures and groups in square in foreground, including horsemen, merchants and beggars, state elephants, British and native infantry squads etc. Small oblong folio, matted; narrow margins; clean. London, Redfern, 1955.

Lucknow, 1857

Lucknow, 1857

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by E.S. H(ardy); officer leading bayonet charge of British infantry against Indians at left. Original watercolor signed by E.S. H(ardy); officer leading bayonet charge of British infantry against Indians at left. Oblong, matted; glue residue in margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

Lucian Bonaparte. Bruder des französ. Obercinsuls, jetzt Besandter in Spanien

10th in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plates of portraits; full-length portrait of prince, in tricorn hat, standing outdoors in ornamental garden, lifting one hand. 10th in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plates of portraits; full-length portrait of prince, in tricorn hat, standing outdoors in ornamental garden, lifting one hand. Small upright folio, unbound; margins intact; worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Lucate quick step

Lucate quick step

Brown University

composed and respectfully dedicated to Miss Frances M. Smith of New London, Conn. by H. Berlyn. For piano. Cover lith. illustration: scene of a soldier standing at attention before a background of town by a river or harbor / B. W. Thayer & Co. Lith.

Lübecks Bürger-Militair (Stab)

Hand-colored lithograph by (and after?) Stolle; 4 mounted officers in foreground, troops parading in background, buildings in distance. Hand-colored lithograph by (and after?) Stolle; 4 mounted officers in foreground, troops parading in background, buildings in distance. Oblong folio; margins; worn, repaired tears. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.