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

Le Vicomte de Turenne

Le Vicomte de Turenne

Brown University

Engraving by Jac. Lubin; bust portrait in armor, hatless, in oval enframement with arms at bottom. Engraving by Jac. Lubin; bust portrait in armor, hatless, in oval enframement with arms at bottom. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961. Title: Le Vicomte de Turenne Caption: Jac. Lubin Sculp.

Le Vice Amiral Hamelin, Commandant en Chef l'Escadre de la Mer Noire

Lithograph; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, telescope in right hand, on deck. Lithograph; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, telescope in right hand, on deck. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947. Caption: LE VICE AMIRAL HAMELIN COMMANDANT EN CHEF L'ESCADRE DE LA MER NOIRE. Caption: a Paris chez Miné Edit Imp. Lith. Rue St. Jacques 22.

Le Typhus à Mayence

Le Typhus à Mayence

Brown University

Tinted lithograph by Eugene le Roux after Raffet, numbered 62; sick soldiers leaning against walls and sleeping on stairs in courtyard at Mainz in 1813. Tinted lithograph by Eugene le Roux after Raffet, numbered 62; sick soldiers leaning against walls and sleeping on stairs in courtyard at Mainz in 1813. Small oblong folio; margins intact; foxed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Le Troubadour Jouant de Six Instruments: Le Bon Genre No. 86

4th in collection of 4 (of 115) hand-colored engraved plates. 'One of French prints, c. 1815, on the British in Paris. An itinerant musician in fancy costume stands on a low stool, full-face. He blows a set of pan-pipes or syrinx, and plays a mandolin. A large drum is on his back, which he beats with a drumstick tied above the left elbow. A triangle dangles from a cord, and is struck by a metal rod projecting from above the right knee. Cymbals between his legs are fastened to his calves. In his cap is a tall plume in which are many little bells. The spectators are two pretty grisettes, each with a soldier; on the left an Austrian (?), on the right a Highlander. Plate numbered 86. December 1815' -- British Museum. 4th in collection of 4 (of 115) hand-colored engraved plates. 'One of French prints, c. 1815, on the British in Paris. An itinerant musician in fancy costume stands on a low stool, full-face. He blows a set of pan-pipes or syrinx, and plays a mandolin. A large drum is on his back, which he beats with a drumstick tied above the left elbow. A triangle dangles from a cord, and is struck by a metal rod projecting from above the right knee. Cymbals between his legs are fastened to his calves. In his cap is a tall plume in which are many little bells. The spectators are two pretty grisettes, each with a soldier; on the left an Austrian (?), on the right a Highlander. Plate numbered 86. December 1815' -- British Museum. Small oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958.

Le Triomphe des Armées françaises: [Translated] The capture of Courtray and Menin was the prelude to the Glory of Pic...

Partially colored stipple-engraving by (and after ?) Monsaldy; on the left, General Hoche holds a small map of the Quiberon Peninsula, where in 1795 he defeated a landing by counter-revolutionary forces. Generals Pichegru and Moreau hold a map of the Northern front, while Napoleon Bonaparte holds the largest map showing his conquests in Austria and Italy Partially colored stipple-engraving by (and after ?) Monsaldy; on the left, General Hoche holds a small map of the Quiberon Peninsula, where in 1795 he defeated a landing by counter-revolutionary forces. Generals Pichegru and Moreau hold a map of the Northern front, while Napoleon Bonaparte holds the largest map showing his conquests in Austria and Italy Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

Le Très Honorable Lauderdale Maule Lieutenant-Colonel au 19e Regt. Highlanders: Dédié au Regiment par son Ami Le Prin...

Steel-engraving by Pollet after Raffet; full-length portrait in uniform of 79th Highlanders, outdoors, horse with attendant at left, line of soldiers in background. Steel-engraving by Pollet after Raffet; full-length portrait in uniform of 79th Highlanders, outdoors, horse with attendant at left, line of soldiers in background. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; foxed. Hamburg Schulz, 1956.

Le Translation des arbres de liberté

One of a collection of 10 original ink and watercolor drawings signed by Lacoste of revolutionary scenes. Possibly for Lacoste's print series 'La vie de Paris en 1848'. One of a collection of 10 original ink and watercolor drawings signed by Lacoste of revolutionary scenes. Possibly for Lacoste's print series 'La vie de Paris en 1848'. Oblong medium folio, mounted and matted; clean. London, H.D. Lyon, 1967.

Le tournoy ou le Roy Henry II fut blessé à mort, le dernier de Juin, 1559

Wood-engraving by and after Perrissin and Tortorel; scene of tournament in enclosed city square; mounted combatants clashing at center, king mortally wounded being struck through visor by lance; manuscript notes at left and right below. From series: 'Histoires diverses qui sont mémorables touchant les Guerres, Massacres & Troubles advenus en France en ces dernières années'. Wood-engraving by and after Perrissin and Tortorel; scene of tournament in enclosed city square; mounted combatants clashing at center, king mortally wounded being struck through visor by lance; manuscript notes at left and right below. From series: 'Histoires diverses qui sont mémorables touchant les Guerres, Massacres & Troubles advenus en France en ces dernières années'. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; worn, yellowed. New York, Old Print Shop, 1954.

Le toubib

Le toubib

Brown University

Original pencil and watercolor drawing inscribed with title, monogram and date 'FAG 1915'; chasseur soldier, partially wrapped in blanket, and medical officer in raincoat, in conversation. Original pencil and watercolor drawing inscribed with title, monogram and date 'FAG 1915'; chasseur soldier, partially wrapped in blanket, and medical officer in raincoat, in conversation. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger

Le thé anglais

Le thé anglais

Brown University

Hand-colored engraved caricature plate; English officer taking tea with 3 seated women, man in civilian dress passing tea. Hand-colored engraved caricature plate; English officer taking tea with 3 seated women, man in civilian dress passing tea. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins.

Le tambour major Duchemin des Zouaves de la Garde

Original watercolor by B(run) after a photograph; full-length portrait in uniform, standing near porch railing. Original watercolor by B(run) after a photograph; full-length portrait in uniform, standing near porch railing. Medium upright folio, matted folio; margins; clean. Paris, Cart, 1953.

Le Tambour et les deux soldats

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Three figures huddled together: drummer, fifer and soldier. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Three figures huddled together: drummer, fifer and soldier. Upright; margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger.

Le Tambour du régiment: Chanson

Paroles de H. Dehault, musique de Morelli. Caption title. For piano. 'A Mr. Paul Malézieux'--cover. Cover lithographic illustration by and after Gve. Donjeau, printed by Magnier Ainè: infantry drummer accompanied by small boys.

Le spiritisme appliqué è la politique L'ombre de La Fayette: Allons, voyons! Donnez vous la main!

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", February 21, 1866. This one by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 10; on page 31. Lafayette in between a soldier representing 'Amerique' and a French soldier representing 'Mexique' 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", February 21, 1866. This one by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 10; on page 31. Lafayette in between a soldier representing 'Amerique' and a French soldier representing 'Mexique' Square; trimmed; edges torn; yellowed. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Le souvenir impérissable des Chevaliers de l'Honneur et du Droit

Colored wood-engraving by and after Leprince; equestrian military portraits of Allied rulers and generals, flags above and also 3 oval bust portraits of Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau and Woodrow Wilson Colored wood-engraving by and after Leprince; equestrian military portraits of Allied rulers and generals, flags above and also 3 oval bust portraits of Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau and Woodrow Wilson Large oblong folio; matted; margins intact Paris, presented by P.L. Duchartre, 1948

Le Soldat musicien

Le Soldat musicien

Brown University

On of a pair of lithographs signed by Charlet, printed by Delpech; group of soldiers among trees, one playing fiddle. On of a pair of lithographs signed by Charlet, printed by Delpech; group of soldiers among trees, one playing fiddle. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1969.

Le soldat blessé

Le soldat blessé

Brown University

1st in set of 3 colored lithographs by Langlumé after Bellangé; French soldier aiding wounded comrade leaning against stone outcrop, line of troops firing in right background. 1st in set of 3 colored lithographs by Langlumé after Bellangé; French soldier aiding wounded comrade leaning against stone outcrop, line of troops firing in right background. Oblong; margins intact; soiled; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold "H. Bellange. Miscellaneous lithographs, c.1828-1832." Paris, Jazet, 1951.

Le Soldat Aimé

Le Soldat Aimé

Brown University

Lithographed proof before letters (after Grenier); mid-18th century figure of a Garde Française (whose cuffs and waistcoat are incorrectly shown without brandenbourgs) presenting a bouquet to a young woman seated outside shop, trimming a bonnet. Lithographed proof before letters (after Grenier); mid-18th century figure of a Garde Française (whose cuffs and waistcoat are incorrectly shown without brandenbourgs) presenting a bouquet to a young woman seated outside shop, trimming a bonnet. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Annotation: François St. Martin Grenier (Gardes Françaises) Annotation: (cuffs & waistcoat lack brandenbrourgs) Annotation: My Grenier... Annotation: (Le soldat aimé) Annotation: [Le Soldat Aimé.] Sign: ...ODES.

Le soldat

Le soldat

Brown University

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. 'Soldier standing by a tree; whole-length figure in frontal view, the head in profile to right; holding a standard or lance in his right hand and a sword in his left; a large tree behind him at left. Signed "HSP" and dated in the plate' -- British Museum. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. 'Soldier standing by a tree; whole-length figure in frontal view, the head in profile to right; holding a standard or lance in his right hand and a sword in his left; a large tree behind him at left. Signed "HSP" and dated in the plate' -- British Museum. Upright; margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger.

Le siege et delivrance du Château Trembloa, par Jean Sobieski, Général en Chef des Polonois, ensuite Roi de Pologne, ...

Hand-colored copper-engraving by Rom(eyn) de Hoog(h)e after Grata; perspective view showing small castle of Trembowla on river surrounded by Turkish troops and camps, Polish arms in upper right corner. Hand-colored copper-engraving by Rom(eyn) de Hoog(h)e after Grata; perspective view showing small castle of Trembowla on river surrounded by Turkish troops and camps, Polish arms in upper right corner. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; creased, slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

Le siège des légations européens è Pékin: 20 juin--15 août 1900

Color lithographic imagerie numbered 186 with illustration after P. Kauffmann; Europeans with rifles and machine guns in gallery at left firing on Boxers with cannon in street at right; printed text below. Color lithographic imagerie numbered 186 with illustration after P. Kauffmann; Europeans with rifles and machine guns in gallery at left firing on Boxers with cannon in street at right; printed text below. Oblong folio; margins intact.

Le Siège de Sébastopol

Subject: British soldiers in artillery batteries in foreground, city and port in distance; (signed) Thomas Packer. Subject: British soldiers in artillery batteries in foreground, city and port in distance; (signed) Thomas Packer. Title continues: Quadrille historique et militaire, par Alphonse Leduc, author of the Battle of Inkermann quadrilles. "A Monsieur Le Général Canrobert"--top of sheet. Ent. Sta. Hall. No. 1 Solo Price 3/-. No. 2 Duet 4/-

Le siège de Belgrade executé par le F.M.B. de Laudon au mois de Septembre 1789

2nd of pair of hand-colored engravings, the coloring being of later date; views toward besieged city, small figures of officers, troops, encampment etc. in foreground. 2nd of pair of hand-colored engravings, the coloring being of later date; views toward besieged city, small figures of officers, troops, encampment etc. in foreground. Small oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuB1789f-2a], matted folio; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Le second coup de feu

Le second coup de feu

Brown University

Tinted aquatint by Charon after Martinet; combat scene, French infantry capturing flag from Austrian grenadiers. Tinted aquatint by Charon after Martinet; combat scene, French infantry capturing flag from Austrian grenadiers. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn, soiled. Paris, Bihn, 1950.

Le Sauvage--De grâce, messieurs...mettez-y de formes!....des formes!!....on ne s'egorge pas ainsi chez nous!...

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". This one by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), on page 30. Officer with sword and native American talking to a Confederate soldier 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". This one by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), on page 30. Officer with sword and native American talking to a Confederate soldier Upright, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Le salut, Juillet 1830

Le salut, Juillet 1830

Brown University

Lithograph (by and after Raffet), unique proof; wounded revolutionary being carried toward left on litter, soldiers at right. From the collection of Hector Giacomelli Lithograph (by and after Raffet), unique proof; wounded revolutionary being carried toward left on litter, soldiers at right. From the collection of Hector Giacomelli Narrow oblong medium folio, mounted on cream cardboard; no margins. H. Giacomelli catalogue, 157. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1976.

Le salut

Le salut

Brown University

Etching by and after Armand-Durmaresq, dated 1879; hussar or guide figure at salute. Etching by and after Armand-Durmaresq, dated 1879; hussar or guide figure at salute. Upright, matted; upper margin trimmed; yellowed.

Le Saint Cyrien: quadrille militaire

Cellerius, Professeur de Danse à l'École Militaire de St. Cyr, Médaille d'Or ; musique arrangée par E. Derégnaucourt. Cover title. Prix 6f. Color lithographic cover illustration after F. Hugo d'Alesi, printed by Grandjean & Gascard, Paris: cadets and cadet officer, flags and trophies on either side.