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

Zimmermann der Pirmasenser Grenadiere

7th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of soldier in blue jacket with scarlet trim, russet apron, gold helmet, holding axe to shoulder. 7th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of soldier in blue jacket with scarlet trim, russet apron, gold helmet, holding axe to shoulder. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".

Ziet hier de Ontwapening der Keesen / Wie Zou niet Voor haar Vrijheid Vreesen/ Een schop Voor 't Gat op de Neus een B...

Hand-colored etched caricature; grenadier of a Guards regiment with a fox in infantry uniform, crow flying down to adjust eyeglasses on fox, sentry box at left. Relates to the Batavian revolution and patriots Hand-colored etched caricature; grenadier of a Guards regiment with a fox in infantry uniform, crow flying down to adjust eyeglasses on fox, sentry box at left. Relates to the Batavian revolution and patriots Small upright folio; plate mark, margins intact. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1967.

Zerscheidene Vorstellung oder Actionen welch von Georg Philipp Rugendas, Bataillen-Mahler in Augsburg, dem Leben und ...

One of a collection of 9 copper-engraved plates; title-page only from book with engraved decoration of soldiers in combat by Johann Lorenz Rugendas after Georg Philipp Rugendas. One of a collection of 9 copper-engraved plates; title-page only from book with engraved decoration of soldiers in combat by Johann Lorenz Rugendas after Georg Philipp Rugendas. Oblong small folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "J.L. Rugendas. Commanders & Battles, 1740-50"; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Zemévid Europy vpátém desetili Devatenáctého Véku: Landkarte von Europa im fünften Decenium des neunzehnten Jahrhunderts

Partially colored lithographed humorous map of central and southern Europe, with many small military figures, showing numerous scenes from the 1848 Revolutions.. Partially colored lithographed humorous map of central and southern Europe, with many small military figures, showing numerous scenes from the 1848 Revolutions.. Oblong folio; margins; creased, worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1957.

Zembuurdji oder Persischer Artillerist

Lithograph; artilleryman figure firing small cannon mounted on back of kneeling camel. Lithograph; artilleryman figure firing small cannon mounted on back of kneeling camel. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; soiled.

Zee-officier

Zee-officier

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Officer on right bowing to woman on left. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Officer on right bowing to woman on left. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Zdenko Capliers L.B. Slewigz S.C.R. & M. Equit: Vice Colonellus. 1646

Engraving by and after Wideman; half-length portrait in military costume in oval enframement. Engraving by and after Wideman; half-length portrait in military costume in oval enframement. Upright; mounted on white board; margins severely trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Zappatori, Minatori, Guastatori e Pontonieri

11th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. IX of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Verico; uniform group of Austrian miners, sappers engineers, etc., outdoors. 11th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. IX of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Verico; uniform group of Austrian miners, sappers engineers, etc., outdoors. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820". New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.

Zapad (the West)

Zapad (the West)

Brown University

4th in collection of 4 rather crude hand-colored engraved song-sheets by Tchuksin; Turkish army on crest of coastal ridge, sea-battle in right background, 3 officers in frantic debate in foreground; song lyrics in two columns below image. 4th in collection of 4 rather crude hand-colored engraved song-sheets by Tchuksin; Turkish army on crest of coastal ridge, sea-battle in right background, 3 officers in frantic debate in foreground; song lyrics in two columns below image. Folio, unbound, in green cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Crimean War prints"; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958. title in Russian, translated into English by cataloger

Zaino per Fanteria...

Zaino per Fanteria...

Brown University

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of infantry backpacks and equipment for horses. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of infantry backpacks and equipment for horses. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Zachary Taylor: Major General U.S. Army

Color lithograph; Taylor, 1/2 length in uniform at writing table in tent. Color lithograph; Taylor, 1/2 length in uniform at writing table in tent. Upright small folio; margins trimmed; soiled. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1946.

Zachary Taylor: Major General U.S. Army

Steel engraving by J. Burn Forrest, printed by C. Thomas, after daguerreotype; bust portrait in uniform with surrounding line-engraving decorations of battle scenes and trophies. Steel engraving by J. Burn Forrest, printed by C. Thomas, after daguerreotype; bust portrait in uniform with surrounding line-engraving decorations of battle scenes and trophies. Upright medium folio; margins intact; soiled and slightly yellowed. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Zaandijk idem

Zaandijk idem

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue, white and black with left hand on hip and right hand on walking stick. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue, white and black with left hand on hip and right hand on walking stick. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Z'Vicenza der Schneider, Richt't allan sein' Kanon',...

One of a set of 6 tinted plates by and after Gerasch, printed by J. Rauh; military scenes and groups with rhymed captions printed below. 2 figures loading cannon near gabions while woman kneels next to cannon holding cannon ball. No. 2. One of a set of 6 tinted plates by and after Gerasch, printed by J. Rauh; military scenes and groups with rhymed captions printed below. 2 figures loading cannon near gabions while woman kneels next to cannon holding cannon ball. No. 2. Small upright folio, slightly soiled; margins intact; in small red cloth portfolio, white leather label: "F. Gerasch. Military Genre Scenes, c. 1848." Poem taken from Ehrenbuschn für d'Oesterreicher Armee in Italien; z'sambrockt .. by Alexander Baumann Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Z.E. de Lt. General der Infanterie, Baron Chassé: In de Citadel van Antwerpen, December 1832

Lithograph by Heerenbrood, printed by Desguerrois; full-length portrait in uniform, standing near drums, right hand stretched out to point, artillery in background. Lithograph by Heerenbrood, printed by Desguerrois; full-length portrait in uniform, standing near drums, right hand stretched out to point, artillery in background. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; edges slightly worn and spotted. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1956.

Z. Taylor: From a sketch made by Capt. Eaton, Aid de Camp, Camargo, Mexico, August 15th, 1846

Mezzotint by J. Sartain after Eaton, for 'Graham's Magazine'; half-length portrait in uniform, telescope in left hand, right arm outstretched, head facing left, small figures in battle in distance; accompanied by 1 page of editorial obituary, presumably from Graham's Magazine. Mezzotint by J. Sartain after Eaton, for 'Graham's Magazine'; half-length portrait in uniform, telescope in left hand, right arm outstretched, head facing left, small figures in battle in distance; accompanied by 1 page of editorial obituary, presumably from Graham's Magazine. Upright, mounted on cream board; margins trimmed close; slight foxing or stains. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

Yūsufzar horseman of Pathan tribe

8th in collection of 9 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) copied from originals in library of India Office; profile view of cavalryman in bright yellow coat, blue turban, holding horsewhip, facing left. 8th in collection of 9 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) copied from originals in library of India Office; profile view of cavalryman in bright yellow coat, blue turban, holding horsewhip, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio st. green; clean. London, Lawson, 1955.

Yoush Bashee or, Captain of the Galeonjees, or Marine Corps

2nd of 3 colored lithographic plates, published July 1828, of uniform figures; soldier in tangerine jacket, pantaloons, cap. 2nd of 3 colored lithographic plates, published July 1828, of uniform figures; soldier in tangerine jacket, pantaloons, cap. Small upright, matted; margins; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Yours truly C. F.M. Ballou

Three-quarter portrait of F.M. Ballou in uniform Three-quarter portrait of F.M. Ballou in uniform

Yours Faithfully, B. Westmacott: Captain D-D's horse "Light Elephant". W-STM-C-TT Up

Watercolor by J. McNeill; mounted officer with pith helmet, bushy moustache, holding sword Watercolor by J. McNeill; mounted officer with pith helmet, bushy moustache, holding sword Small upright folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2014 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/)

Your sugar ration is 2 lbs. per month

Poster showing sacks of sugar, comparing America's voluntary ration to the compulsory rations of 2 pounds in England, just over a pound in France, and less than a pound in Italy. Poster showing sacks of sugar, comparing America's voluntary ration to the compulsory rations of 2 pounds in England, just over a pound in France, and less than a pound in Italy. Printed on white paper. Below title lithograph of three sacks of sugar. Text continues: We must confine our consumption of Sugar to not more than 2 lbs. per person per month in order to provide a restricted ration to England, France and Italy.

Your lips are no man's land but mine: a real romantic war ballad

words by Arthur Guy Empey ; music by Chas. R. McCarron and Carey Morgan. For voice and piano. Cover title. Advertisement for "Send back dear daddy to me" and other songs: pages 2-3, [4] Cover illustration: photograph of Arthur Guy Empey, the star of the film "Over the top" / Brown Bros.

Young subaltern of the 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment of Foot, circa 1835

Watercolor inscribed bottom right; full-length figure in full dress uniform looking right, distant figures of soldiers Watercolor inscribed bottom right; full-length figure in full dress uniform looking right, distant figures of soldiers Small upright folio Manchester by the Sea, Christopher Bryant, 20178 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/)

Young soldier with gun over shoulder, smoking pipe

3rd in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in blue jacket, salmon pantaloons, with gun over shoulder, smoking pipe. 3rd in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in blue jacket, salmon pantaloons, with gun over shoulder, smoking pipe. Upright, bound; in leather portfolio, black label stamped gold "Hauck. Fransche Soldaten 1795". title provided by cataloger

Young soldier standing at ease

Original unsigned ink and wash drawing of a soldier in uniform, standing at ease; trees in background. Original unsigned ink and wash drawing of a soldier in uniform, standing at ease; trees in background. Upright medium folio; no margins; light soiling. Title supplied by cataloger.

Young soldier in ragged gray coat

8th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in ragged gray coat, white waistcoat and trousers, holding rifle under one arm. 8th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in ragged gray coat, white waistcoat and trousers, holding rifle under one arm. Upright, bound; in leather portfolio, black label stamped gold "Hauck. Fransche Soldaten 1795". title provided by cataloger

Young officer

Young officer

Brown University

One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits; 3/4 length in chevauleger uniform. One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits; 3/4 length in chevauleger uniform. Small folio, margins trimmed, foxed; in blue-gray portfolio stamped "Bavarian Military Portraits, c. 1828-60." Title supplied by cataloger.

Young Napoleon's grand march and quick step

composed and arranged for the piano forte by J. C. Viereck. For piano. Cover title. Lithographic cover illustration: bust portrait of the Duke of Reichstadt in hussar uniform.

Young man in black 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. Young man in all black with sword 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. Young man in all black with sword in his left hand. Upright, no margins;tear at lower edge; clean. In tan cloth case, russet leather backstrip stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.