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

Leib Regiment leichter Dragoner

1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)

Leib Regiment Cuirassier

1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt.' (1818) 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt.' (1818) Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)

Leib Garde zu Pferde

Leib Garde zu Pferde

Brown University

1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt.' (1818) 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt.' (1818) Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)

Leib Garde c. 1770

Leib Garde c. 1770

Brown University

1st in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) after original documents; mounted cavalry uniform figure. 1st in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) after original documents; mounted cavalry uniform figure. London, Lawson, 1963.

Leib Füsilier: Brandenb. 1. Bataill.

18th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; standing officer facing infantryman with gun under arm, both in navy blue jackets, gray trousers. 18th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; standing officer facing infantryman with gun under arm, both in navy blue jackets, gray trousers. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Légions Provinciales. 1 legion Labour: Officier... 1814

96th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in green uniform, red trim, shako. 96th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in green uniform, red trim, shako. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.

Légions Provinciales: Batilicate Grenadiers, gde tenue, 1814

99th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in green uniform, yellow trim, with grounded rifle, facing right. 99th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in green uniform, yellow trim, with grounded rifle, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.

Legions Provinciales officier, 1814

98th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in green uniform, light blue trim, facing right. 98th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in green uniform, light blue trim, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Légions Provinciales 1814: Voltigeur... 2e legion du Calabrais

97th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in green uniform, black trim, holding grounded rifle. 97th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in green uniform, black trim, holding grounded rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Legione di volontieri garibaldini, nuovo uniforme

One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with sword, carrying gun and backpacks, marching from the right towards left. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with sword, carrying gun and backpacks, marching from the right towards left. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.

Legion Provinciales: Grenadier gde tenue, "Capitanate", 1814

100th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in green uniform, orange trim, with grounded rifle, facing right. 100th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in green uniform, orange trim, with grounded rifle, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.

Legion Provinciales, 1 Legion Naples: Voltigeur gd. uniforme... Juin 1814

94th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in green uniform, red trim, holding grounded rifle, facing left. 94th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in green uniform, red trim, holding grounded rifle, facing left. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.

Legion Polski we Włoszech 1797-1802. Jenerał Jan Henryk Dąbrowski: Wódz Legionów Polskich we Włoszech

2nd in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); mounted uniform figure of general, pointing the way for mounted officer and infantry following behind, landscape background. 2nd in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); mounted uniform figure of general, pointing the way for mounted officer and infantry following behind, landscape background. Unbound; slightly soiled; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Polish Legion, 1797-1802 - Polish Legion in Lombardy, 1848-49 - original water colors". N.Y., Zaremba, 1959.

Legion Polski we Włoszech 1797-1802. Iszy Legion Polski we Włoszech w.r.1800: Kawalerya, szef Rożniecki; Batalion Gre...

6th in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); uniform figures of 3 mounted lancers and 2 standing soldiers. 6th in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); uniform figures of 3 mounted lancers and 2 standing soldiers. Unbound; slightly soiled; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Polish Legion, 1797-1802 - Polish Legion in Lombardy, 1848-49 - original water colors". N.Y., Zaremba, 1959.

Legion Polski we Włoszech 1797-1802. Iszy Batalion, szef Biaĺowiéjski; IIgi Batalion, szef Forestier; IIIzi Batalion,...

3rd in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); 4 standing uniform figures of infantrymen, including drummer at left. 3rd in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); 4 standing uniform figures of infantrymen, including drummer at left. Unbound; slightly soiled; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Polish Legion, 1797-1802 - Polish Legion in Lombardy, 1848-49 - original water colors". N.Y., Zaremba, 1959.

Legion Polski we Włoszech 1797-1802. Isty Legion Polski we Włoszeck w.r. 1800: Vty Batalion, dow : Jazińsky; VIty Bat...

4th in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); 3 standing uniform figures of officer with sword at left, and 2 infantrymen, showing front and back views. 4th in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); 3 standing uniform figures of officer with sword at left, and 2 infantrymen, showing front and back views. Unbound; slightly soiled; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Polish Legion, 1797-1802 - Polish Legion in Lombardy, 1848-49 - original water colors". N.Y., Zaremba, 1959.

Legion Polski w Toskanii, 1849. Dowództwa Michała Chodźki

10th in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); 2 standing uniform figures of infantrymen, facing each other, 1 in blue coat, the other in gray. 10th in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); 2 standing uniform figures of infantrymen, facing each other, 1 in blue coat, the other in gray. Unbound; slightly soiled; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Polish Legion, 1797-1802 - Polish Legion in Lombardy, 1848-49 - original water colors". N.Y., Zaremba, 1959.

Legion Polski w Toskanii, 1849. Dowództwa Michała Chodźki

11th in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); 2 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman, both in blue coats, the former in profile with arms crossed, the latter standing at attention with rifle. 11th in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); 2 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman, both in blue coats, the former in profile with arms crossed, the latter standing at attention with rifle. Unbound; slightly soiled; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Polish Legion, 1797-1802 - Polish Legion in Lombardy, 1848-49 - original water colors". N.Y., Zaremba, 1959.

Legion Polski w Rzymie, 1848. Legion Rzymski pod dowództwem Majora Fijatkowskiego

8th in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); 2 uniform figures of riflemen in red uniforms, standing and crouching behind rocks, facing right. 8th in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); 2 uniform figures of riflemen in red uniforms, standing and crouching behind rocks, facing right. Unbound; slightly soiled; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Polish Legion, 1797-1802 - Polish Legion in Lombardy, 1848-49 - original water colors". N.Y., Zaremba, 1959.

Legion Etrangère 1831: Fusilier gi-tenue. Grenadier petite tenue

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of fusilier, in blue jacket and red trousers, with grounded rifle, and grenadier, in blue uniform, arms folded. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of fusilier, in blue jacket and red trousers, with grounded rifle, and grenadier, in blue uniform, arms folded. Unbound; in blue marble board portfolio with gouache cover design, blue cloth back, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Légion étrangère - 1840

14th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; 3 foreign legionnaires firing from behind palm trees toward right. 14th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; 3 foreign legionnaires firing from behind palm trees toward right. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

Legion E.H. Carl. Rohan Inf.

25th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 standing soldiers in gray uniforms, red facings; dragoon at left holding carbine, infantryman at right standing at attention with rifle. 25th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 standing soldiers in gray uniforms, red facings; dragoon at left holding carbine, infantryman at right standing at attention with rifle. Mounted on folio paper, unbound; clean, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Legion de Bourbon Infanterie

9th of 11 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures; figure of infantryman in white uniform, black trim, black cap, standing at attention. 9th of 11 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures; figure of infantryman in white uniform, black trim, black cap, standing at attention. Folio, matted, bound in soiled white board book with label in upper left corner marked "24". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961

Lefebvre – Sergeant 2nd Sapeurs du Genie 1815 (2nd Engineers Battalion)

8th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of soldier in plumed hat, wearing sabre and the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, holding white gloves, leaning forward and gazing intently, indoors. 8th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of soldier in plumed hat, wearing sabre and the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, holding white gloves, leaning forward and gazing intently, indoors. Photographed by Erwin Hanfstaengl (also known as Erwin frères, a German photographer), around 1863, who began working in Paris in 1861, at 4, Rue Frochet, 4, en face la Rue Breda. This is based on the similar photographic portraits of Dorigny and Bonneville on which the photographer's name appears, and the similarity in the backgrounds of several carte de visites. (information courtesy of Wouter Lambrechts, Antwerp, Belgium)

Lee and his generals

Lee and his generals

Brown University

Color print; group portrait with Lee and 25 named generals, trees in background. Color print; group portrait with Lee and 25 named generals, trees in background. Large oblong folio. Newington, Conn., Hintlian, 1955.

Leaving the trenches

Leaving the trenches

Brown University

1 of 6 unsigned pencil drawings; troops carrying shovels, captioned on verso: 'Leaving the trenches'. 'On the Road &c.' 'The men in every variety of costume some in short & drawers &c.' Reproduced in Harper's Weekly, June 22, 1861, page 393 1 of 6 unsigned pencil drawings; troops carrying shovels, captioned on verso: 'Leaving the trenches'. 'On the Road &c.' 'The men in every variety of costume some in short & drawers &c.' Reproduced in Harper's Weekly, June 22, 1861, page 393 Small folio. New Haven, William Reese & Co., 2018 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/)

Leap Year, or John Bulls peace establishment

Hand-colored etched caricatue; Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Leopold astride John Bull, Prince Regent approaching onc rutches at right. Hand-colored etched caricatue; Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Leopold astride John Bull, Prince Regent approaching onc rutches at right. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1964.

Le Yankée--Tiens... oh! mais c'est cocasse!..... je tape sur celui-ci.... et c'est celui-là qui crie!...

One of a collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités," in the French journal "le Charivari". Soldier punching civilian on chin while getting ready to swipe at the other civilian (John Bull) with his sword; by Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 11. John Bull shocked at the treatment a Yankee officer is giving a rebel One of a collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités," in the French journal "le Charivari". Soldier punching civilian on chin while getting ready to swipe at the other civilian (John Bull) with his sword; by Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 11. John Bull shocked at the treatment a Yankee officer is giving a rebel Oblong; glue and paper residue on back. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954.