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

Lieutt. J. Shipp, 87th Regt. leading his troops into the Fort of Hutrass

Stipple-engraving by B. Hall after Wageman, published Jany. 12, 1829; standing figure of officer, one foot on rock, pointing toward left with dagger. Stipple-engraving by B. Hall after Wageman, published Jany. 12, 1829; standing figure of officer, one foot on rock, pointing toward left with dagger. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins intact; margins soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

Lieutt. Genl. the Honble. Charles William Stewart, K.B.: Knight of the Imperial Military Order of St. George of the 1...

Mezzotint by Meyer after Lawrence, published March 21, 1814; 3/4-length portrait in hussar uniform, holding sword over shoulder, outdoors. Mezzotint by Meyer after Lawrence, published March 21, 1814; 3/4-length portrait in hussar uniform, holding sword over shoulder, outdoors. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed at top & bottom; some wormholes. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.

Lieutt. General Don, Lt. Governor of the Island of Jersey and commanding his Majesty's forces in that island: To the ...

Color mezzotint by S.W. Reynolds after Dillon, published Octr, 10th, 1808; full-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, landscape background. Color mezzotint by S.W. Reynolds after Dillon, published Octr, 10th, 1808; full-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, landscape background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; margins stained and foxed. London, Parker Gallery, 1954.

Lieutt. de la Garde Municipal

37th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; officer in navy blue jacket, teal trousers, with sword under arm, twirling moustache. 37th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; officer in navy blue jacket, teal trousers, with sword under arm, twirling moustache. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

Lieutt. Colonel Patrick Macleod: 78th Regt. of Foot

Color mezzotint by Young after Watson, published Jany. 1, 1809; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, right hand resting on document on table with urn. Color mezzotint by Young after Watson, published Jany. 1, 1809; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, right hand resting on document on table with urn. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Lieutt. Coll. Taylor, 20th Light Dragoons

Stipple-engraving 'by Jas. Heath, from a Picture by L.F. Abbott' published Decr, 1, 1809. 'Portrait of Charles Taylor, half-length, slightly turned to the left, his sabre under his arm, his hair powdered, dressed in the laced uniform of the 20th Light Dragoons buttoned to the neck, a sash across his chest and about his waist, a black stock about his neck, his Tarleton helmet to the left' -- British Museum Stipple-engraving 'by Jas. Heath, from a Picture by L.F. Abbott' published Decr, 1, 1809. 'Portrait of Charles Taylor, half-length, slightly turned to the left, his sabre under his arm, his hair powdered, dressed in the laced uniform of the 20th Light Dragoons buttoned to the neck, a sash across his chest and about his waist, a black stock about his neck, his Tarleton helmet to the left' -- British Museum Upright folio. London, Parker Gallery, 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/)

Lieutt. Col. Sir Henry Sullivan, Bart. M.P., Coldstream Guards: Killed in the sortie from Bayonne, 14 April 1814, in ...

Colored aquatint by Bond after Edridge; full-length portrait in uniform, right hand with shako resting on cannon, harbor and fort in background. Colored aquatint by Bond after Edridge; full-length portrait in uniform, right hand with shako resting on cannon, harbor and fort in background. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; margins soiled, creased. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

Lieutnt. du train des equipages

32nd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; officer for supplies, in black jacket, red trousers, standing with foot on box, facing left. 32nd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; officer for supplies, in black jacket, red trousers, standing with foot on box, facing left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

Lieutentant General Count Fournier-Sarlovèze

Gravure plate (after Gros); full-length portrait in hussar uniform, standing with sword in hand, other hand on hip, shako and documents on ground, city under attack in background. Gravure plate (after Gros); full-length portrait in hussar uniform, standing with sword in hand, other hand on hip, shako and documents on ground, city under attack in background. Upright; margins. inscription: (Lt. General et. Fournier-Sarlovèze. number: 25

Lieutenants Henry Stephen Walker & William J. Moore, XIII Hussars, Montreal, QC

Original albumen photograph No. 37076; portrait of Walker seated and friend standing, both wearing shell jackets and pill-box caps. Original albumen photograph No. 37076; portrait of Walker seated and friend standing, both wearing shell jackets and pill-box caps. Upright, on white board mount with foliate border.

Lieutenant, Royal Engineer Troop, review order - Captain, 15th (King's) Hussars, review order

7th (suppl.) in collection of 6 chromolithographic plates after Payne, some dated 1892 by artist; mounted royal engineer and hussar, galloping toward right through low brush. 7th (suppl.) in collection of 6 chromolithographic plates after Payne, some dated 1892 by artist; mounted royal engineer and hussar, galloping toward right through low brush. Large upright folio, matted; margins; clean; in red cloth portfolio, maroon cloth label stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

Lieutenant-General the Hon. Henry Beauchamp Lygon, Colonel of the 10th Hussars, 1843

Color lithographic proof before title by Harris after Daubrawa; equestrian portrait in uniform, riding toward left, landscape background. Color lithographic proof before title by Harris after Daubrawa; equestrian portrait in uniform, riding toward left, landscape background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947. title provided by cataloger

Lieutenant-Général Autrichien

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in red and white with plumed hat, tents in background. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in red and white with plumed hat, tents in background. Unbound, some soiling and bend to lower right corner; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Lieutenant Yeo kills the governor and takes the Fort of Muros on the Spanish coast

One of 2 engraved plates from 'The History of the War, from the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Present Time', volume II by Hewson Clarke, published London, T. Kinnersley, 1816; British officers and marines advancing over ramparts and body of dead French commander. [See also: Admiral Lord Nelson mortally wounded]. One of 2 engraved plates from 'The History of the War, from the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Present Time', volume II by Hewson Clarke, published London, T. Kinnersley, 1816; British officers and marines advancing over ramparts and body of dead French commander. [See also: Admiral Lord Nelson mortally wounded]. Upright, inset in folio paper; margins; clean.

Lieutenant Wilmot's Bungalow

Unsigned watercolor showing six officers relaxing in a bungalow. From a collection of 28 watercolors and drawings by Saumarez Unsigned watercolor showing six officers relaxing in a bungalow. From a collection of 28 watercolors and drawings by Saumarez Small oblong folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke, 2011. 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/)

Lieutenant van de Artillerie Train - met eene Dame

One of a collection of 3 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates after Langendijk, this one engraved by W. Nieuwhoff. Figure in gray with plumed hat and sword talking to woman in blue dress. One of a collection of 3 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates after Langendijk, this one engraved by W. Nieuwhoff. Figure in gray with plumed hat and sword talking to woman in blue dress. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, orange leather label stamped gold; soiled, margins trimmed. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Lieutenant of the 42nd Highlanders at Stirling Castle

Original unsigned watercolor and gouache port. of unidentified officer, busby and right hand resting on cannon, on battlements of castle, smaller soldier figures near flag in right background. Original unsigned watercolor and gouache port. of unidentified officer, busby and right hand resting on cannon, on battlements of castle, smaller soldier figures near flag in right background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. Title provided by cataloger.

Lieutenant I: G: Riddell

Sepia stipple-engraving by F. Bartolozzi after Downman; oval half-length profile portrait in uniform. Sepia stipple-engraving by F. Bartolozzi after Downman; oval half-length profile portrait in uniform. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins; soiled. London, W. Hill, 1952.

Lieutenant General William Thornton: First elected Representative in Parliament for New Woodstock 5th Oct. 1812. To t...

Color mezzotint by Turner after Mme. Varrilat (née Tornézy), published Decr. 1818; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat under arm, pointing to book and document on table at right. Color mezzotint by Turner after Mme. Varrilat (née Tornézy), published Decr. 1818; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat under arm, pointing to book and document on table at right. Large upright folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Lieutenant General Viscount Hardinge and staff on the field of Feroshuhur: To the Honble. The Court of Directors of t...

Hand-colored engraving by Reynolds after Francis Grant, A.R.A., published 10th Decr. 1849; Hardinge and staff riding toward left followed by Indian lancers, battlefield with tents, wreckage and wounded in background. Hand-colored engraving by Reynolds after Francis Grant, A.R.A., published 10th Decr. 1849; Hardinge and staff riding toward left followed by Indian lancers, battlefield with tents, wreckage and wounded in background. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins; clean, corners and margins repaired. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.

Lieutenant General Thomas Musgrave, Governor of Gravesend & Tilbury Fort, Colonel of the 76th Regiment of Foot: Engra...

Hand-colored stipple-engraving by G.S. Facius, 1797, after painting by Abbott, 1786; half-length portrait in uniform of 40th Foot, leaning against railing, hat in hand, landscape background. Hand-colored stipple-engraving by G.S. Facius, 1797, after painting by Abbott, 1786; half-length portrait in uniform of 40th Foot, leaning against railing, hat in hand, landscape background. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1944.

Lieutenant General the Right Honorable Sir Thomas Maitland...Commander of the Forces in the Mediterranean - His Majes...

Mezzotint by Lupton after Hoppner; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, right hand resting on cannon. Mezzotint by Lupton after Hoppner; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless, right hand resting on cannon. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; foxed. London, Parker Gallery, 1956.

Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Picton, K.B. &c. &c. &c. Who Nobly fell in the Ever memorable Battle, fought near Water...

Hand-colored mezzotint by J.C. Easling after Shee, published June 20, 1815; bust portrait in uniform and orders, hatless. Hand-colored mezzotint by J.C. Easling after Shee, published June 20, 1815; bust portrait in uniform and orders, hatless. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; yellowed, worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Lieutenant General Sir Robert Napier and staff, Abyssinia, 1868

Original sepia photograph; officers standing and seated around Napier, including Colonel Speedy in native costume. Other officers include Major Brabazon Henry Pottinger, Count von Seekendorff, Col, W.E. Macleod, Capt. Scott, Col. Maude, and L.C. Hamilton. Original sepia photograph; officers standing and seated around Napier, including Colonel Speedy in native costume. Other officers include Major Brabazon Henry Pottinger, Count von Seekendorff, Col, W.E. Macleod, Capt. Scott, Col. Maude, and L.C. Hamilton. Oblong, mounted on white board; faded; some names indicated in pencil. Title supplied by cataloger.

Lieutenant General Sir Robert Napier and Royal Engineers officers, Abyssinia, 1868

Original sepia photograph; Napier, seated, outdoors, 7 officers standing behind. Other officers include St. John, Bolditch, Carter, Gordon D. Pritchard, etc. Original sepia photograph; Napier, seated, outdoors, 7 officers standing behind. Other officers include St. John, Bolditch, Carter, Gordon D. Pritchard, etc. Oblong, mounted on white board; faded; some names indicated in pencil on the image. Title supplied by cataloger.