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

Leopold Wilhelm Marggrav zu Baden, mounted

One of a collection of 6 engraved portraits of figures in military costume with partial armor. Mounted figure facing left, cherub with hat in right background. One of a collection of 6 engraved portraits of figures in military costume with partial armor. Mounted figure facing left, cherub with hat in right background. Folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Leopold II: König von Ungarn und Böhmen. Erwählt zum Römisc hen Kayser, den 30tn Septe. und gekrönt, den 9tn October ...

Hand-colored engraving by Johann Georg Klinger after Gabler; portrait of Kaiser in coronation robes, Imperial insignia displayed on tables at right and left. Hand-colored engraving by Johann Georg Klinger after Gabler; portrait of Kaiser in coronation robes, Imperial insignia displayed on tables at right and left. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly worn and soiled. N. Y., Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Leopold I. König von Belgien

Lithograph by C. Mittag after Kröger, printed by R. Kehse u. Sohn; half-length portrait in uniform, crown on table at left, eagle carrying scepter above. Lithograph by C. Mittag after Kröger, printed by R. Kehse u. Sohn; half-length portrait in uniform, crown on table at left, eagle carrying scepter above. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Leopold Friedrich Franz Nicolaus, Erbprinz von Anhalt

Lithograph by Jentzen after daguerrotype by Berth. Wehnert, printed by Kön. litographic. Institute, Berlin; oval half-length portrait in uniform, inscribed by subject of portrait, 24 April 1852. Lithograph by Jentzen after daguerrotype by Berth. Wehnert, printed by Kön. litographic. Institute, Berlin; oval half-length portrait in uniform, inscribed by subject of portrait, 24 April 1852. Upright medium folio; margins intact; foxed and worn. Hamburg, Schulz, 1955.

Leopold der Volksfreund, Grossherzog von Baden

Steel engraving by W. Hesflochl; bust portrait in uniform and orders. Steel engraving by W. Hesflochl; bust portrait in uniform and orders. Plate mark, margins trimmed; foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Léopold 1er. Roi des Belges

Steel-engraving by Gustave Lévy after Sandoz, from painting by Winterhalter; full-length portrait in uniform, background of column and drapery etc. Steel-engraving by Gustave Lévy after Sandoz, from painting by Winterhalter; full-length portrait in uniform, background of column and drapery etc. Upright folio, matted; plate marks, margins; clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

Lena Horne meeting soldiers

1 of 25 original photographs; Lena Horne, seated, taling to soldiers, others look on. 1 of 25 original photographs; Lena Horne, seated, taling to soldiers, others look on. Gift of George S. Lima, 2007 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/)

Lena Horne at Tuskegee Army Air Base Hospital

1 of 25 original photographs; Lena Horne seated talking to group of soldiers who are presenting a gift to her 1 of 25 original photographs; Lena Horne seated talking to group of soldiers who are presenting a gift to her Gift of George S. Lima, 2007 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/)

Len. Bonaparte

Len. Bonaparte

Brown University

Lithograph by Delpech after Belliard; profile bust portrait in uniform, believed to be a civil uniform. Lithograph by Delpech after Belliard; profile bust portrait in uniform, believed to be a civil uniform. Upright folio; margins; foxing, edges worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title: LEN. BONAPARTE. Printed Signature: Zin. Belliard Caption: Lith. de Delpech

Lempliner Banderium

Lempliner Banderium

Brown University

17th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in green jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. 17th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in green jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger

Leith Volunteer. 1795

Leith Volunteer. 1795

Brown University

One of a collection of 11 partially hand colored, tinted or uncolored etched caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838. Caricature of soldier standing on flying eagle (identified in pencil as Wm. Grimly, merchant & ship broker) One of a collection of 11 partially hand colored, tinted or uncolored etched caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838. Caricature of soldier standing on flying eagle (identified in pencil as Wm. Grimly, merchant & ship broker) Upright; margins; surface dirt. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.

Leipziger Freiwilliger für Schleswig-Holstein im April 1848

Colored lithographic print by L. Blau & Co.; standing uniform figure in green cloak and feathered hat, with grounded rifle. Colored lithographic print by L. Blau & Co.; standing uniform figure in green cloak and feathered hat, with grounded rifle. Upright, matted; margins intact. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Leipzig das Peters Thor im Jahr 1813. 19t October

Original gouache signed and dated by Wigand; view of cavalry and infantry attack against the French near building with round tower and ramp or bridge on outskirts of city. Title inscribed on wagon cover in center foreground.[See also Ansicht des Peters thor von Leipzig den 19ten October 1813.] Original gouache signed and dated by Wigand; view of cavalry and infantry attack against the French near building with round tower and ramp or bridge on outskirts of city. Title inscribed on wagon cover in center foreground.[See also Ansicht des Peters thor von Leipzig den 19ten October 1813.] Small oblong folio; margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1960.

Leiden Studenten Genootsch: Tepaard

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

Leiden idem.

Leiden idem.

Brown University

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

Leiden idem.

Leiden idem.

Brown University

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

Leiden Burger Genootschap

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

Leichtes Infanterie Bataillon von Bülow

One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 4 uniform figures, one boy playing drum, 3 with rifles. One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 4 uniform figures, one boy playing drum, 3 with rifles. Small oblong folio; full pebble-grain dark green levant, stamped and tooled gold, with maroon levant cover label stamped gold "Armé Hessoise"; slightly foxed. Paris, auction, 1956.

Leibgarde-Hartschier in Galla

1st in pair of colored lithographic plates; uniform figure with rifle. 1st in pair of colored lithographic plates; uniform figure with rifle. Upright folio; margins; clean, slightly creased. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.

Leibgarde Hartschier in grossen Galla

2nd in pair of colored lithographic plates; uniform figure in helmet, cuirass and hip-boots, shouldering lance. 2nd in pair of colored lithographic plates; uniform figure in helmet, cuirass and hip-boots, shouldering lance. Upright folio; margins; clean, slightly creased. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.

Leib-Regiment: Brandb. 2. Bat.

17th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; officer facing infantryman standing at attention, presenting rifle; both in navy blue jackets, dark gray trousers. 17th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; officer facing infantryman standing at attention, presenting rifle; both in navy blue jackets, dark gray trousers. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Leib-Regiment no.3. v. Wrech: 1736 bis 1746

3rd of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform, black cuirass, holding upright sword, facing left, outdoors. 3rd of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform, black cuirass, holding upright sword, facing left, outdoors. Upright folio, mounted on large folio gray paper; margins; clean, edges worn. Heidelberg, Helmut Tanner, 1956.

Leib-Husar Regiment

Leib-Husar Regiment

Brown University

4th in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); 2 hussars aiding disabled soldier lying on ground; mounted hussars in background. Title handwritten on verso. 4th in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); 2 hussars aiding disabled soldier lying on ground; mounted hussars in background. Title handwritten on verso. In blue cloth portfolio case, yellow leather label stamped gold. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.

Leib-Grenadier: Brandenb. 1. Bataill.

16th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; officer reading note, grenadier leaning on grounded rifle; both in navy blue jackets, gray trousers, shakos. 16th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; officer reading note, grenadier leaning on grounded rifle; both in navy blue jackets, gray trousers, shakos. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Leib-Garde-Husaren-Regiment

2nd in pair of chromolithograph plate after Arnould; mounted uniform figure of hussar in red uniform, smaller figures of mounted hussar troop with lances in background right. 2nd in pair of chromolithograph plate after Arnould; mounted uniform figure of hussar in red uniform, smaller figures of mounted hussar troop with lances in background right. Large upright folio, matted; no margins; corners, edges torn or worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Leib-Dragoner Regt. Heidelberg 1783

11th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of dragoon in red jacket, black trim, pale yellow waistcoat and trousers, tricorn hat. 11th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of dragoon in red jacket, black trim, pale yellow waistcoat and trousers, tricorn hat. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".

Leib-Carabiniers no.11. v. Wartensleben: 1738 bis 1741

11th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform with blue trim, holding upright sword, carbine on saddle, facing right, outdoors. 11th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform with blue trim, holding upright sword, carbine on saddle, facing right, outdoors. Upright folio, mounted on large folio gray paper; margins; clean, edges worn. Heidelberg, Helmut Tanner, 1956.