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

Love at first sight

Love at first sight

Brown University

One of a pair of hand colored stipple engravings by G. Shepherd after Bunbury; soldier and sailor with young woman and basket of fish. [See also: The fort]. One of a pair of hand colored stipple engravings by G. Shepherd after Bunbury; soldier and sailor with young woman and basket of fish. [See also: The fort]. Upright; matted; margins; clean. Camden, ME, Staack, 1956.

Love and war. Mars and Venus

Original unsigned ink and watercolor caricature (by Hook); officer escorting woman. Original unsigned ink and watercolor caricature (by Hook); officer escorting woman. Upright, matted; margins; soiled and worn. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1960

Love and honour

Love and honour

Brown University

Color round stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi after Bunbury; light dragoon taking leave of wife or sweetheart while another dragoon, mounted, holds his horse. Color round stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi after Bunbury; light dragoon taking leave of wife or sweetheart while another dragoon, mounted, holds his horse. Upright square folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean.

Love after war

Love after war

Brown University

One of 3 color mezzotint caricatures, published 13th April 1789; officer leaning over sofa in conversation with seated woman in hat, semi-military jacket, and skirt, numbered 246. [See also: The invitation, or camp politeness; and Young recruits training for the camp.] One of 3 color mezzotint caricatures, published 13th April 1789; officer leaning over sofa in conversation with seated woman in hat, semi-military jacket, and skirt, numbered 246. [See also: The invitation, or camp politeness; and Young recruits training for the camp.] Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

Louys de Lorraine, Prince de Pfalsebourg, Général des Armées de Son Altesse: Prince foudré de Mars & sejour des Carit...

Engraving, unsigned; equestrian portrait (after Callot) in part-armor, horse rearing, small figures in battle in landscape background. Engraving, unsigned; equestrian portrait (after Callot) in part-armor, horse rearing, small figures in battle in landscape background. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title: LOUYS DE LORRAINE, PRINCE DE PFALSEBOURG, GENERAL DES ARMEES DE SON ALTESSE Verse: Prince foudré d'Mars & sejour des Carites, Digne object juste soing du sage grand HENRY, Lesclat de tes vertus, l'effort de te's merites Non le sort de faueur, te rendent si chery. Verse: Car bien que le doux Ciel, & la terre opportune Tache, a qui mieux, former ton esleuation, Si faut il confesser, que l'heur de ta fortune N'est sortable, su degré de ta perfection.

Lounging below deck: Looking through portholes

Original unsigned ink and wash drawing of soldiers below deck on transport ship, many looking out to sea through portholes. Original unsigned ink and wash drawing of soldiers below deck on transport ship, many looking out to sea through portholes. Oblong medium folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Louisiana maneuvers 1943: Digging a fox hole

Original sepia ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Day, of soldier digging a fox hole, with tents and other soldiers in background. Dated 1943 on front, and dated 1944 in pencil on back. Original sepia ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Day, of soldier digging a fox hole, with tents and other soldiers in background. Dated 1943 on front, and dated 1944 in pencil on back. Oblong medium folio; no margins; clean.

Louisiana maneuvers 1943

Original sepia ink and wash drawing, signed by Day and dated 1943. Soldier with axe leaning against tree in woods in front of tent. Original sepia ink and wash drawing, signed by Day and dated 1943. Soldier with axe leaning against tree in woods in front of tent. Upright medium folio; no margins; clean.

Louisiana maneuvers

Louisiana maneuvers

Brown University

Watercolor, signed by Day, of soldiers on maneuvers in Louisiana. Watercolor, signed by Day, of soldiers on maneuvers in Louisiana. Oblong folio; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Louis XVI Roi de France et de Navarre

Engraving by Hubert after Boizot; oval profile bust portrait, arms below. Engraving by Hubert after Boizot; oval profile bust portrait, arms below. Small upright, in white paper mount; plate marks, margins trimmed close; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title: LOUIS XVI ROI DE FRANCE ET DE NAVARRE Né à Versailles le 23 Août 1754 Marié le 16 de Mai 1770 Sacré à Rheims le 11 Juin 1775 Caption: A Paris chés Esnauts et Rapilly, rue St. Jacques a la Ville de Coutances A.P.D.R. Caption: Dessiné par L.S. Boizot Caption: Gravé par Hubert

Louis XV. Roi de France et de Navarre

Engraving by Le Beau; oval half-length portrait in part-armor, illustration of Place Louis XV below. Engraving by Le Beau; oval half-length portrait in part-armor, illustration of Place Louis XV below. Small upright, in white board mount; plate mark. margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1959. Title: LOUIS XV. ROI DE FRANCE ET DE NAVARre Né à Versailles le 15. Fevrier 1710. Sacré à Rheims le 25. Octobre 1722. Marié à Fontainebleau le 5. Septembre de l'année 1725. mort le 10 Mai 1774. Title: A Paris chez Hénaut et Rapilly, Rue St. Jacques à la Ville de Coutances. Avec Priv. du Roi Caption: Le Beau Sculp. Label(s): Place De Louis XV

Louis XV

Louis XV

Brown University

Engraving by Jean Daullé after Lemoine; half-length portrait in armor, in oval enframement. Engraving by Jean Daullé after Lemoine; half-length portrait in armor, in oval enframement. Upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962. Title: Louis XV. Caption: Cette Teste à esté dessinée par Jean Baptiste Lemoine. Caption: Gravée par Jean Daullé 1738

Louis XIVme Dit le Grand, Roÿ de France & de Navarre

Copper-engraving dated 1682 by De Larmessin; oval half-length portrait in part armor, hatless, arms below. Copper-engraving dated 1682 by De Larmessin; oval half-length portrait in part armor, hatless, arms below. Upright, mounted on cream paper, in white board mount; plate mark, margins trimmed close; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title: LOUIS XIVme DIT LE GRAND Roÿ de France & de Navarre Caption: Fils du Roÿ Louis XIII dit le Iuste & d'Anne d Autriche, il Nacqt. le 5e 7bre 1638. & Succeda a la Couronne en 1643, le Regne de Cet Incorable Monarque Estey Admirable par les Grands Avantages ql. a Reporttez Sur to, Ses Ennemis, en Holande, Flandre Alemagne Catalogne RoucillonItalie & Ailleurs, tant Sur Mer, q Sur terre, ql. peut compter Autant de Victoires, q d Entreprises, il fut majeur en 1631 sacré en 1654, & Marié en 1660. Avec Marie Therese dAutriche Fille de Philipe 11e, Roy d'Espagne, & d Isabelle de France, en 1661 Nact. le Dauphin de France, en 1663... Caption: A Paris Chez la Veuve Bertrand Rüe St. Jacqs. a la Pome d'Or, Proche St. Seuerin, Caption: Avec Privit, du Roÿ Caption: De Larmessin, sculp. 1682, Number: 64

Louis XIV and suite arriving at a château

Engraving; sovereign at left, preceded by trumpeters, arriving at entrance drive to large château, Gardes du Corps arriving from left and right. Engraving; sovereign at left, preceded by trumpeters, arriving at entrance drive to large château, Gardes du Corps arriving from left and right. Narrow oblong small folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; slightly soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger

Louis XIV

Louis XIV

Brown University

4th in collection of hand-colored and uncolored engraved plates of military portraits and uniform figures, this one after Picart; full-length portrait standing outside tent at left, pointing toward fortress in background right. 4th in collection of hand-colored and uncolored engraved plates of military portraits and uniform figures, this one after Picart; full-length portrait standing outside tent at left, pointing toward fortress in background right. Small folio, 19 prints, unbound; in red cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Louis XIIII metant le Cordon Bleu à Monsieur de Bourgogne père de Louis XV. Roy de France Regnant

Copper-engraving by. N. de Larmessin after A. Watteau; Louis XIV bestowing order on baby held by lady, court ladies and gentlemen etc. at right and left, outdoors. Copper-engraving by. N. de Larmessin after A. Watteau; Louis XIV bestowing order on baby held by lady, court ladies and gentlemen etc. at right and left, outdoors. Oblong folio; margins trimmed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Louis XIII par la grace de dieu Roy de France et de Navarre

Copper engraving; equestrian portrait in armor, riding towards left, battle in background, Royal arms borne by angels in upper left. Copper engraving; equestrian portrait in armor, riding towards left, battle in background, Royal arms borne by angels in upper left. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

Louis Stanislas Xer. Cte. de Provence, Monsieur Frere du Roy.

Engraving dated 1776 by Mrie. Lse. Ade. Boizot after Boizot; profile bust portrait in round enframement. Engraving dated 1776 by Mrie. Lse. Ade. Boizot after Boizot; profile bust portrait in round enframement. Small upright folio, in white board mount; pl. mark, margins trimmed close; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957. Title: LOUIS STANISLAS XER. CTE. DE PROVENCE MONSIEUR frere du Roy. Caption: Dessiné par L.S. Boizot Caption: Gravé par Mrie. Lse. Ade. Boizot en 1776. Caption: Se vend Paris chez J. J. Flipart Graveur du Roy, rue d'Enfer chez le Limonadier.

Louis Stanislas Xavier de France Monsieur, En Uniform de son Regiment de Dragons

1st of pair of hand-colored engravings of equestrian portraits in uniform; . 1st of pair of hand-colored engravings of equestrian portraits in uniform; . Small upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; margins soiled and stained. Paris, auction, 1964. LOUIS STANISLAS XAVIER DE FRANCE MONSIEUR En Uniform de son Regiment de Dragons

Louis Stanislas Xavier de France Comte de Provence Né à Versailles le 17 Novembre 1755

Engraving by Romanet after van Loo; oval bust portrait in uniform in enframement with foliage, trophies etc., arms below. Engraving by Romanet after van Loo; oval bust portrait in uniform in enframement with foliage, trophies etc., arms below. Upright, in white board mount; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1959. Title: Louis Stanislas Xavier de France Comte de Provence Né à Versailles le 17 Novembre 1755 Caption: à Paris chés [sic] Boré maison de Mr. Vallate Libraire rue St. Jacques au Griffon d'Or, et chés [sic] Mr. Maigret vis-à-vis la rue du Plâtre. Caption: Gravé par Romanet. Caption: d'après le Tableau de M. Vanloo.

Louis Quinze, Roy de France et de Navarre.

Engraving by Petit after Liotard; oval half-length portrait in armor, hatless, arms below. Engraving by Petit after Liotard; oval half-length portrait in armor, hatless, arms below. Upright medium folio, in white board mount; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title: LOUIS QUINZE, Roy de France et de Navarre. Caption: Liotard, Em. pinx. Caption: Petit esc. rue St. Jacques, près les Mathurins.

Louis Quinze Roy de France et de Navarre Né a Versailles le 15 Fevier 1710.

Engraving by Dupin; full-length portrait in military costume and part-armor, hand resting on baton, royal mantle, sceptre and helmet on table at left. Engraving by Dupin; full-length portrait in military costume and part-armor, hand resting on baton, royal mantle, sceptre and helmet on table at left. Small upright folio; margins trimmed close; worn, very browned. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962. Title: Louis Quinze Roy de France et de Navarre Né a Versailles le 15 Fevier 1710. Caption: A Paris chez Daumont rue de la Feronnerie. Caption: Dupin Sc.

Louis Quinze Roy de France et de Navarre

Copper-engraving by De Larmessin after Parrocel and Van Loo; equestrian portrait in uniform and part armor, rearing horse facing left, 2 aides at right, landscape background. Copper-engraving by De Larmessin after Parrocel and Van Loo; equestrian portrait in uniform and part armor, rearing horse facing left, 2 aides at right, landscape background. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; slightly stained. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Louis Quinze Roy de France et de Navarre

Copper-engraving by Aubert after Le Sueur; equestrian portrait in uniform, facing left, baton in left hand, battle in background. Copper-engraving by Aubert after Le Sueur; equestrian portrait in uniform, facing left, baton in left hand, battle in background. Large upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Louis Phillipe d'Orléans, Duc d'Orléans, né le 12 May 1725.

Engraving by Petit le fils after Liotard; oval half-length portrait in armor, arms below. Engraving by Petit le fils after Liotard; oval half-length portrait in armor, arms below. Small upright folio, in white board mount; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title: LOUIS PHILLIPE D'ORLEANS Duc d'Orléans, né le 12 May 1725. Caption: Liotard Em. pinx. Caption: à Paris chés la Ve. le F. Chereau rue St. Jaccques aux 2 Piliers d'Or Caption: Petit le fils sculp.

Louis Philippe, Roi des Français. Né à Paris le 6 Octobre 1773. Proclamé Roi le 9 Août 1830

Hand-colored aquatint by Charon after Martinet; full-length portrait in uniform near balustrade, cheering citizens in courtyard with colonnade in background. Hand-colored aquatint by Charon after Martinet; full-length portrait in uniform near balustrade, cheering citizens in courtyard with colonnade in background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. From Bernard Franck collection title: LOUIS PHILIPPE, ROI DES FRANÇAIS. Né à Paris le 6 Octobre 1773. Proclamé Roi le 9 Août 1830. caption: A Paris, chez Jean, Rue St. Jean de Beauvais, No. 10

Louis Philippe, King of France

Mezzotint by F. Girard, 1832, after painting by Hersent, 1831; full-length portrait in uniform, standing near throne on dais, background of draperies. Mezzotint by F. Girard, 1832, after painting by Hersent, 1831; full-length portrait in uniform, standing near throne on dais, background of draperies. Large upright folio, matted giant folio; margins trimmed close; edges worn. N.Y., Argosy, 1955.

Louis Philippe Joseph d'Orléans, Duc de Chartres, Colonel Général des Hussards

Color mezzotint by Smith, after Reynolds; full-length portrait in hussar uniform, outdoors; attendant with horse in background. Color mezzotint by Smith, after Reynolds; full-length portrait in hussar uniform, outdoors; attendant with horse in background. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn, creased. N.Y., Weyhe, 1946. title provided by cataloger

Louis Philippe Ier, Lafayette, Marie Amélie, Duc d'Orléans, Benjamin Constant, Duc de Nemour

Lithograph by and after Ramelet, printed by Frey; 6 full-length portrait illustrations on 1 sheet, of which 4 are military portraits. Lithograph by and after Ramelet, printed by Frey; 6 full-length portrait illustrations on 1 sheet, of which 4 are military portraits. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. title: LOUIS PHILLIPE IER. LAFAYETTE. MARIE AMÉLIE. DUC D'ORLEANS. BENJAMIN CONSTANT. DUC DE NEMOUR. printed signature: M. Ramelet caption: Lith. de Frey, rue du Croissant, No. 20. caption: à Paris, chez Letort, rue Bailleut, No. 3.

Louis Philippe et les princes

Colored lithograph (by A. Godard) after Adam; equestrian military group portrait, outdoors, smaller figures of soldiers in background. Colored lithograph (by A. Godard) after Adam; equestrian military group portrait, outdoors, smaller figures of soldiers in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; edges worn. title provided by cataloger