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

Lieut: Bligh and his crew of the ship Bounty hospitably received by the Governor of Timor

Hand-colored engraving by Bromely after Banezach, published Novr. 19th, 1791; oval scene showing Bligh and crewmen alighting from boat on beach and welcomed by British officer and soldier accompanied by natives with basket of food and drink, fortress with flag flying on hill in background. Hand-colored engraving by Bromely after Banezach, published Novr. 19th, 1791; oval scene showing Bligh and crewmen alighting from boat on beach and welcomed by British officer and soldier accompanied by natives with basket of food and drink, fortress with flag flying on hill in background. Engraved for Ashburton's History of England. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. 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/)

Lichtenstein b/. Callenberg

One of a collection of 8 numbered color lithograph plates by Jahn, printed by Wilh. Koppenhagen, each showing uniform group of 6-10 figures with standard. 10 figures outside of a town, two holding flags, others holding rifles or swords. One of a collection of 8 numbered color lithograph plates by Jahn, printed by Wilh. Koppenhagen, each showing uniform group of 6-10 figures with standard. 10 figures outside of a town, two holding flags, others holding rifles or swords. Small oblong folio, margins intact; soiled, lower right corner torn and missing. Bound in green cloth, white leather labels stamped gold. Vienna, Gilhofer, 1962.

Liccaner, Banderial, Warasdiner, Grenz-Artillerist, Ottocsaner, Seressaner, Gradiscaner

Colored lithograph by and after Franceschini, printed by J. Höfelich; outdoor uniform group of 7 figures around cooking fire, showing variety of labelled uniform types. Colored lithograph by and after Franceschini, printed by J. Höfelich; outdoor uniform group of 7 figures around cooking fire, showing variety of labelled uniform types. Small oblong folio, matted folio; margins. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1952.

Liberté des cultes

Liberté des cultes

Brown University

Hand-colored copper-engraved caricature; shows Napoleon Bonaparte holding paper labeled "Libertie des Cults" in his right hand and gesturing with his raised left hand toward the eternal pyramid, with its beaming rays, and standing before a group of religious figures representing various denominations and ethnicities. Includes a numbered key "Explication" identifying the figures: 1. Buonaparte; 2. Mahométan; 2. Evêque Catelique; 3. Idolâtre des Indes; 4. Evêque Gréc; 5. Méxiquain; 6. Bonze, Prêtre Chinois; 7. Juif; 8. le Pape; 9. Ministre Protestant; 10. Quaker. Hand-colored copper-engraved caricature; shows Napoleon Bonaparte holding paper labeled "Libertie des Cults" in his right hand and gesturing with his raised left hand toward the eternal pyramid, with its beaming rays, and standing before a group of religious figures representing various denominations and ethnicities. Includes a numbered key "Explication" identifying the figures: 1. Buonaparte; 2. Mahométan; 2. Evêque Catelique; 3. Idolâtre des Indes; 4. Evêque Gréc; 5. Méxiquain; 6. Bonze, Prêtre Chinois; 7. Juif; 8. le Pape; 9. Ministre Protestant; 10. Quaker. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. Newport, Hoffman sale, 1944.

Liberated Russian Soldier -- Russian Colony, Luxembourg 1944

Half-length portrait, in vignette style, of a Russian soldier wearing a garrison cap and a striped tunic. Half-length portrait, in vignette style, of a Russian soldier wearing a garrison cap and a striped tunic. Morton joined the army in July 1942 and after training at Fort Meade, sailed for England in March 1944 as a technician with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. He served in Europe with the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army') in France, Germany, and Luxembourg. Gift of the artist, 1994.

Leyte, P.I., 1944

Leyte, P.I., 1944

Brown University

Original pen and ink sketch signed and dated by Murphy of an ox, and two oxen pulling carts. Original pen and ink sketch signed and dated by Murphy of an ox, and two oxen pulling carts. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.

Leyde 1810

Leyde 1810

Brown University

One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in green, pink and white standing in front of horse. One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in green, pink and white standing in front of horse. Small folio; 1/4 black morocco stamped gold and black cloth; clean; bookplate of F.C. Koch. hamburg, Hauswedell sale, 1966.

Levi Tower

Levi Tower

Brown University

Steel-engraved proof by J.A. O'Neill, 1861; bust portrait in uniform. Steel-engraved proof by J.A. O'Neill, 1861; bust portrait in uniform. Upright folio; plate mark, margins; soiled, foxed and creased. Presented, 1979, by John Hay Library.

Leveti, marin turcs

Leveti, marin turcs

Brown University

One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in salmon vest, green shirt and white pants facing right. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in salmon vest, green shirt and white pants facing right. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold; clean.

Levend, Milicien

Levend, Milicien

Brown University

One of a collection of 4 engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors. Plate 225 from 'Tableau général de l'Empire othoman, divisé en deux parties, dont l'une comprend la législation mahométane; l'autre, l'histoire de l'Empire othoman' (1788-1824). One of a collection of 4 engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors. Plate 225 from 'Tableau général de l'Empire othoman, divisé en deux parties, dont l'une comprend la législation mahométane; l'autre, l'histoire de l'Empire othoman' (1788-1824). Upright; margins trimmed; light yellowing and spot in left margin. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.

Leutnant, Infanterie 1935-1938

24th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; uniform figure of infantry officer in gray-green uniform, right hand behind back; row of insignia images on right margin. 24th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; uniform figure of infantry officer in gray-green uniform, right hand behind back; row of insignia images on right margin. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Leutnant Luftwaffe

Leutnant Luftwaffe

Brown University

5th of 20 ink and watercolor drawings 5th of 20 ink and watercolor drawings

Leutnant der Kavallerie, 1936 Dienstuniform

One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Figure in khaki on brown horse facing left. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Figure in khaki on brown horse facing left. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.

Lettres de Service de Jean Baptiste Vivel Desroziers au Corps des Volontaires de Luxembourg ... 1781

Printed certificate filled in in manuscript, dated July 8, 1781 and signed by M. de Montmorency-Luxembourg commissioning Desroziers as lieutenant in Corps; embossed regimental seal at lower left. Printed certificate filled in in manuscript, dated July 8, 1781 and signed by M. de Montmorency-Luxembourg commissioning Desroziers as lieutenant in Corps; embossed regimental seal at lower left. Oblong folio; margins intact; creased. Presented, 1965 by Françoise Grouvel. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.

Letting him go: the hardest thing that a woman is asked to do

Color print after J.L.G. Ferris, from Ladies Home Journal September 1917; woman seated in chair with soldier standing next to her with outstretched hand. Color print after J.L.G. Ferris, from Ladies Home Journal September 1917; woman seated in chair with soldier standing next to her with outstretched hand. Upright small folio mounted on board; matted; clean.

Letters but faintly trace, at best, the words which fill a lover's breast...

One of a pair of line lithograph valentines, each with hand colored sentimental illustration of soldier and sweetheart above, poem below, ornamental border. See also: Love cannot bear neglect's shrill blast. One of a pair of line lithograph valentines, each with hand colored sentimental illustration of soldier and sweetheart above, poem below, ornamental border. See also: Love cannot bear neglect's shrill blast. Upright; margins intact; clean. Series title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Letter from Joseph Charlton to his father, dated Versailles, September 13, 1813

Original manuscript letter (mounted on card) from Joseph Charlton, 1st Regiment, 3rd Squadron, Gardes d'Honneur, Garde Impériale, to "chez Père" with crude water-color drawing of mounted cavalryman by tree firing pistol, and two crude oval portraits of Napoleon (?) and Marie Louise (?) Original manuscript letter (mounted on card) from Joseph Charlton, 1st Regiment, 3rd Squadron, Gardes d'Honneur, Garde Impériale, to "chez Père" with crude water-color drawing of mounted cavalryman by tree firing pistol, and two crude oval portraits of Napoleon (?) and Marie Louise (?) Upright small folio. 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/)

Letter from Jean Pierre Duroux to his mother, dated Rome, August 30, 1809

Small upright folio. [See La Giberne, 2e Serie 1900 à 1901, pages 193-195 for French transcription.] Small upright folio. [See La Giberne, 2e Serie 1900 à 1901, pages 193-195 for French transcription.] Paris, Delacre sale (acc. 1962). 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/)

Let's take the long way home

music by Harold Arlen ; words by Johnny Mercer. For voice and piano; includes chord symbols. Caption title. Includes advertising without musical incipits. "As sung in the Paramount Picture 'Here come the Waves' starring Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton, and Sonny Tufts." Cover illustration: Red, white and blue striped background with photos of Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton and Sonny Tufts dressed in Navy uniforms.

Let's keep the glow in Old Glory: and the free in freedom too

lyric by Wilbur D. Nesbit ; music by Robert Speroy. March for voice and piano. Caption title. Advertisement for "There's a little blue star in the window" and other songs: p. [4] Cover illustration: drawing of soldiers and sailors marching, with image of American flag and woman with a child above, printed in red, purple, and blue ink.

Let Us Forgive, But Not Forget: Dedicated to my fellow survivors and to all sons of veterans, in memory of 14,000 mar...

1 lithograph; general view of camp with 6 vignettes around border and one portrait; keys to figures within the hospital and stockade. "The only true and correct picture of the horrible slaughter pen, copied from the original pencil sketch made by Felix LaBaume, Sergeant of Co. 'E', 39th Regt, N.Y. Vet. Vols., who was a prisoner of war at Andersonville from July 9, 1864, to April 19, 1865. Dr. John C. Bates, C.S.A. produced the original sketch on the trial of Capt. Wirz, and it was filed with the records of the trial as important evidence."--caption below image 1 lithograph; general view of camp with 6 vignettes around border and one portrait; keys to figures within the hospital and stockade. "The only true and correct picture of the horrible slaughter pen, copied from the original pencil sketch made by Felix LaBaume, Sergeant of Co. 'E', 39th Regt, N.Y. Vet. Vols., who was a prisoner of war at Andersonville from July 9, 1864, to April 19, 1865. Dr. John C. Bates, C.S.A. produced the original sketch on the trial of Capt. Wirz, and it was filed with the records of the trial as important evidence."--caption below image See: https://www.nps.gov/ande/learn/historyculture/felixdelabaume.htm Large oblong folio. Cincinnati, Ohio, Cowans, 2017 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/)

Let them all come

Let them all come

Brown University

Albumen print photograph; large group of British soldiers and officers standing together on small rise of ground. Albumen print photograph; large group of British soldiers and officers standing together on small rise of ground. No. 10 Oblong; no margins; slightly foxed.

Lest we perish: Campaign for $30,000,000 ; American Committee for Relief in the Near East ; Armenia - Greece - Syria ...

Near Eastern girl with arms outstretched. Near Eastern girl with arms outstretched. Printed in colors on white paper. Committee on Public Information, Division on Pictorial Publicity (DPP) Promotional goal: U.S.G.J7. 1918. Promotional goal: U.S.G.J48. 1918. Reproduced artist's signature in upper right corner resembles: E.F. Bettsbains.

Les Voltigeurs retranchés

Group of soldiers by building with muskets and bayonets firing behind wall at cavalry in right distance, some casualties on ground Group of soldiers by building with muskets and bayonets firing behind wall at cavalry in right distance, some casualties on ground

Les Valets de chambre russes faisant la toilette de leur jeune officier

Hand-colored engraved caricature by and after A. Garneray (?); young officer in shirt and trousers standing on stool, 2 cossacks pulling on waistband, another cossack entering from right with clothing, woman in left background. Hand-colored engraved caricature by and after A. Garneray (?); young officer in shirt and trousers standing on stool, 2 cossacks pulling on waistband, another cossack entering from right with clothing, woman in left background. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Presented, 1942, by P. Potter.

Les vainqueurs de Gravelotte

11th in collection of 11 photogravure plates of Second Empire and Franco-Prussian War military scenes, weary French soldiers in cloaks, resting on ground in flat barren landscape. 11th in collection of 11 photogravure plates of Second Empire and Franco-Prussian War military scenes, weary French soldiers in cloaks, resting on ground in flat barren landscape. Upright, unbound; clean; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Military paintings. Paris, Salon 1879-80." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Les troupiers Français en 1843

Color lithograph caricature by and after Vernier, printed by Aubert & Cie; 2 soldiers encountering women with small children in park. Color lithograph caricature by and after Vernier, printed by Aubert & Cie; 2 soldiers encountering women with small children in park. Upright medium folio; margins intact; yellowed and tears and losses in margins; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold: "French Caricatures ca. 1830-48." S. Lincoln, Mass., Maroni. 1962.

Les troupes franco-italiens: vétérans romaines

Original ink and watercolor drawing by Hilpert; 2 standing uniform figures showing front and rear of uniform, background of Campidoglio. Original ink and watercolor drawing by Hilpert; 2 standing uniform figures showing front and rear of uniform, background of Campidoglio. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Les trois soldats et le chien

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Three figures and dog, monogram 'HSB'. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Three figures and dog, monogram 'HSB'. Upright, margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger.