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

Looking over rail on sun deck aboard troop ship

Original unsigned col. ink sketch by Cohen; 2 soldiers in life jackets standing on ship deck. Original unsigned col. ink sketch by Cohen; 2 soldiers in life jackets standing on ship deck. Upright, in manila folder; no margins; clean.

Looking back

Looking back

Brown University

8th in collection of 10 original pen and ink drawings signed and dated by Jeffreys; middle-aged gentleman in armchair, smoking pipe, sees vision of his time as a soldier in the Middle East. 8th in collection of 10 original pen and ink drawings signed and dated by Jeffreys; middle-aged gentleman in armchair, smoking pipe, sees vision of his time as a soldier in the Middle East. Upright folio, unbound; no margins; in blue cloth portfolio, white label: "Jeffreys, Edward Grover. Scenes during World War One. 10 pen and ink drawings on paper" (older red label scratched off spine). Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2012

Look at me, I'm an object!

Song-sheet with hand-colored etched illustrations by I.CK.(Isaac Cruikshank?), published June 28, 1797, of officer outdoors (Lt. Gen. David Dundas, drilling line of soldiers who are tipping over or slipping and falling, pyramidal monument in middle distance. Song-sheet with hand-colored etched illustrations by I.CK.(Isaac Cruikshank?), published June 28, 1797, of officer outdoors (Lt. Gen. David Dundas, drilling line of soldiers who are tipping over or slipping and falling, pyramidal monument in middle distance. Oblong folio; margins; creased, stained. Camden, Me., Staack, 1961.

Loodianah Sikhs: Jamadar, Review order

One of a collection of 4 original watercolors signed by Simkin of mounted and standing uniform figures. One of a collection of 4 original watercolors signed by Simkin of mounted and standing uniform figures. Upright, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

Lonsdale Company

Lonsdale Company

Brown University

6th of 8 chromolithic plates of battle scenes. 6th of 8 chromolithic plates of battle scenes.

Lonsdale Company

Lonsdale Company

Brown University

4th of 8 chromolithic plates of battle scenes. 4th of 8 chromolithic plates of battle scenes.

Lonsdale Company

Lonsdale Company

Brown University

7th of 8 chromolithic plates of battle scenes. 7th of 8 chromolithic plates of battle scenes.

Long long ways from home

1 ink and watercolor drawing inscribed in pencil 'Foster Caddell Jr. Af-033-B(a)'; two soldiers standing at ship's guardrail looking out to sea. 1 ink and watercolor drawing inscribed in pencil 'Foster Caddell Jr. Af-033-B(a)'; two soldiers standing at ship's guardrail looking out to sea. Gift of Gail Caddell, 2015. Caddell trained in a topographical unit at Mitchell Field, Long Island, NY. He served with the Army Air Corps in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan from 1944 until 1946. 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/)

Long boy

Long boy

Brown University

words by William Herschell ; music by Barclay Walker ; scenery by Gaar Williams. March for voice and piano. Cover title. Advertisement for other music: p. 3. Advertisement for "Indiana" and other songs: p. [4] printed in green ink. Cover illustration: U.S. soldier leaving farm and family / Gaar Williams.

Long boy

Long boy

Brown University

words by William Herschell ; music by Barclay Walker ; scenery by Gaar Williams. March for voice and piano. Cover title. Advertisement for other music: p. 3. Advertisement for "Indiana" and other songs: p. [4] printed in green ink. Cover illustration: U.S. soldier leaving farm and family / Gaar Williams.

Long boy

Long boy

Brown University

words by William Herschell ; music by Barclay Walker ; scenery by Gaar Williams. March for voice and piano. Cover title. Advertisement for other music: p. 3. Advertisement for "Indiana" and other songs: p. [4] printed in green ink. Cover illustration: U.S. soldier leaving farm and family / Gaar Williams.

Londonderri

Londonderri

Brown University

Hand-colored etching (after de Hooghe); panoramic view of battle and siege of walled city near seacoast; caption in Dutch below. Hand-colored etching (after de Hooghe); panoramic view of battle and siege of walled city near seacoast; caption in Dutch below. Narrow oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; creased. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

London Volunteer Militia soldiers, c. 1799

Unsigned original ink and watercolor drawing or sketch (by Rowlandson?); 3 volunteer militia figures in various poses; perhaps preliminary study for Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs. Unsigned original ink and watercolor drawing or sketch (by Rowlandson?); 3 volunteer militia figures in various poses; perhaps preliminary study for Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs. Oblong, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

London season lancers

London season lancers

Brown University

Subject: round central illustration of galloping lancer, and three illustrations of Wellington Monument, carriage driving out, riders in park; Alfred Concanen, delt.; Stannard & Son, Impt. Subject: round central illustration of galloping lancer, and three illustrations of Wellington Monument, carriage driving out, riders in park; Alfred Concanen, delt.; Stannard & Son, Impt. Title continues: By Charles Coote Junr.

London Scottish Volunteer Rifle Corps: Lord Elcho, M.P. Lieut Colonel Commandant

1st of 2 color lithographs by M. & N. Hanhart after Fleuss; full-length portrait, standing on ridge, leading 3 infantrymen, soldier holding horse in background, river and mountain landscape. [See also: Civil Service Rifle Battalion.] 1st of 2 color lithographs by M. & N. Hanhart after Fleuss; full-length portrait, standing on ridge, leading 3 infantrymen, soldier holding horse in background, river and mountain landscape. [See also: Civil Service Rifle Battalion.] Upright folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

London Scottish Rifles: (Kilt Company)

Color lithograph by Petter & Galpin; full-length uniform figure with rifle under arm, landscape background of lake and hills. Color lithograph by Petter & Galpin; full-length uniform figure with rifle under arm, landscape background of lake and hills. Upright folio, matted; margins intact. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

London Rifle Brigade

London Rifle Brigade

Brown University

3rd in collection of 2 colored lithographic plates and 1 tinted lithographic proof. by H. Fleuss after Landells; 3 standing uniform figures, with rifles, outdoors. 3rd in collection of 2 colored lithographic plates and 1 tinted lithographic proof. by H. Fleuss after Landells; 3 standing uniform figures, with rifles, outdoors. Small upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1960. series title provided by cataloger

London & Westminster Light Horse Volunteer, c. 1804

Color aquatint (after Tomkins); dismounted uniform figure standing beside horse, smaller mounted figures and transport wagon in background. Color aquatint (after Tomkins); dismounted uniform figure standing beside horse, smaller mounted figures and transport wagon in background. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; worn, foxing. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Lombardisch Venetianische Leibgarde: 1838, 1840

10th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; standing figures of officer and cavalryman in scarlet jackets with gold facings, white trousers; officer facing left, cavalryman in dragoon helmet. 10th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; standing figures of officer and cavalryman in scarlet jackets with gold facings, white trousers; officer facing left, cavalryman in dragoon helmet. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Lombardia - Napoli

Lombardia - Napoli

Brown University

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957. 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/)

Logan's gathering

Logan's gathering

Brown University

poetry and music by James G. Clark. For voice, chorus and piano. Cover lithographic illustration by and after C.G.C. Wren: portrait of Gen. Logan. "To Genl. John A. Logan (Commander of C.A. of R.)."

Lodewyk de Veertiende Konick van Vrankryk &c.

Engraving by B. Picart, 1728; bust portrait in armor, hatless, in oval enframement. Engraving by B. Picart, 1728; bust portrait in armor, hatless, in oval enframement. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961. Title: LODEWYK DE VEERTIENDE KONINK VAN VRANKRYK &c. Caption: B. Picart sculp. dir. 1728.

Locals playing checkers Affreville, North Africa 1944

Original sepia conté crayon drawing, signed by Fisher, of 2 Algerians men playing checkers while 4 others watch. Original sepia conté crayon drawing, signed by Fisher, of 2 Algerians men playing checkers while 4 others watch. Fisher served overseas during World War Two as a map specialist with the U.S. Army's 30th Topographic Engineers.

Lobau

Lobau

Brown University

One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in blue coat with red sash. One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in blue coat with red sash. Unbound; clean, in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Napoleon's Marshals ... c. 1830. Paris, Roulleau, 1956.

Loading horses on a transport ship

Original unsigned watercolor sketch (by Campion?); soldiers with winch hoisting horses from dock onto transport. Original unsigned watercolor sketch (by Campion?); soldiers with winch hoisting horses from dock onto transport. Oblong folio, matted; margins. N.Y., Rockman, 1956. title provided by cataloger

Loading for Iwo

Loading for Iwo

Brown University

A line of Marines carrying packs and rifles walks onto an LST (Landing Ship Tank) heading for Iwo Jima. A line of Marines carrying packs and rifles walks onto an LST (Landing Ship Tank) heading for Iwo Jima. Title from typed label affixed to verso. 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.

Loading

Loading

Brown University

Original unsigned watercolor; cavalryman of Skinner's Horse mounted, loading gun; believed to be an illustration by Ghulam Ali Khan for Col. James Skinner's manual for Indian cavalry. Original unsigned watercolor; cavalryman of Skinner's Horse mounted, loading gun; believed to be an illustration by Ghulam Ali Khan for Col. James Skinner's manual for Indian cavalry. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Maggs, 1981.

Llegada á Cadiz del General Quiroga

Hand-colored aquatint by Levachez after Martinet; general and aide alighting from coach in square amidst welcoming crowd of men, women and children. Hand-colored aquatint by Levachez after Martinet; general and aide alighting from coach in square amidst welcoming crowd of men, women and children. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled; repaired tear. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Livrée du Regt. de Waldner suisse

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, gold and white facing forward. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, gold and white facing forward. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Livorno - Pistoia

Livorno - Pistoia

Brown University

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957. 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/)