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 Prince Eugène

Le Prince Eugène

Brown University

One of a pair of lithographs by G. Engelmann after Lecler; oval bust portrait in uniform. One of a pair of lithographs by G. Engelmann after Lecler; oval bust portrait in uniform. Upright, margins trimmed; soiled. title: Le Prince Eugène caption: à Paris chez Daulne Boulevard St. Denis No. 1 printed signature: A. Lecler. 1819. caption: Lith. de Engelmann.

Le Prince Eugène

Le Prince Eugène

Brown University

Colored aquatint by Esbrard; equestrian portrait in uniform, right arm outstretched, outdoors, horse rearing and traveling towards right. Colored aquatint by Esbrard; equestrian portrait in uniform, right arm outstretched, outdoors, horse rearing and traveling towards right. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; slightly yellowed. title: Le Prince Eugène caption: A Paris chez Esbrard Rue du Temple no. 15 caption: A Paris chez Bulla Rue St Jacques No 38 caption: Gravé par Esbrard

Le Prince de Talmont

Le Prince de Talmont

Brown University

One of 4 lithographs by Belliard after Guérin, of leaders of Vendée; full-length portrait in uniform, officer waving hat, holding sword, aide standing with horse in background. One of 4 lithographs by Belliard after Guérin, of leaders of Vendée; full-length portrait in uniform, officer waving hat, holding sword, aide standing with horse in background. Large upright folio; margins intact; clean, edges slightly worn; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold, "Guerin, Vendée leaders, 1824-29". N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.

Le Président des Etats-Unis réduit è danser tout seul avec l'Admiral Russe les invités des autres puissances ayant re...

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", November 16, 1863. This one by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 48, on page 366. The Tsar of Russia dancing with the President of the United States with musicians in the background 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", November 16, 1863. This one by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 48, on page 366. The Tsar of Russia dancing with the President of the United States with musicians in the background Upright; tape along bottom edge; left margin has tear and bend at lower corner. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Le Présent

Le Présent

Brown University

Lithograph print by Lordereau; Napoleon III in uniform promenading in Tuileries garden with Empress and with Prince Impérial, who is also in uniform, zouave guard in right background. Lithograph print by Lordereau; Napoleon III in uniform promenading in Tuileries garden with Empress and with Prince Impérial, who is also in uniform, zouave guard in right background. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. title: LE PRÉSENT. caption: Lith Lordereau Edit 55 r. St. Jacques Paris

Le premier d'augoust: Monsieur de Bourse doncq comble de hardiesse

2nd in suite of 7 engraved plates by and after de Vos; battle scene, army attacking fortress or walled city; in circular enframement, with allegorical figures at upper right and left, text in French and Dutch below. From the series: The Conquest of the Citadel of Antwerp. 2nd in suite of 7 engraved plates by and after de Vos; battle scene, army attacking fortress or walled city; in circular enframement, with allegorical figures at upper right and left, text in French and Dutch below. From the series: The Conquest of the Citadel of Antwerp. Folio, mounted and bound in black cloth, yellow leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Le portraict de très-hault, très-puissant, très-excellent prince Henry le Grand...

Broadside with engraved illustration by Briot after Quesnel. 'The wax effigy of Henri IV displayed after the King's assassination: the funeral effigy laid in full regalia on a canopy bed, hands clasped; tall candlesticks at his feet and on altars set on either side of the bed' -- British Museum Broadside with engraved illustration by Briot after Quesnel. 'The wax effigy of Henri IV displayed after the King's assassination: the funeral effigy laid in full regalia on a canopy bed, hands clasped; tall candlesticks at his feet and on altars set on either side of the bed' -- British Museum Upright folio; margins trimmed close; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Le Pont de Farnese

Le Pont de Farnese

Brown University

One of a collection of 22 double-page engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma, showing battle scenes in France and Flanders, 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink in bottom margins. View of bridge constructed at Antwerp by Farnese. One of a collection of 22 double-page engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma, showing battle scenes in France and Flanders, 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink in bottom margins. View of bridge constructed at Antwerp by Farnese. Small folio; calf back and decorated boards, no title; cover slightly worn, rubbed, some worm-holes, right margin trimmed close, yellowed.

Le Poilu (écrivant une lettre)

Lithograph by and after Forain (proof); seated prisoner of war bending forward to write on knee. After original drawing in National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Poster design by Forain for a charity affiliated with the French Red Cross, entitled 'Le Vêtement du Prisonnier de Guerre' to supply clothes and other necessities to French prisoners of war. Lithograph by and after Forain (proof); seated prisoner of war bending forward to write on knee. After original drawing in National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Poster design by Forain for a charity affiliated with the French Red Cross, entitled 'Le Vêtement du Prisonnier de Guerre' to supply clothes and other necessities to French prisoners of war. Large upright folio; margins intact; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Redfern (Maggs), 1956.

Le piquet des Kosaques d'Oural

3rd in collection of 4 colored plates after Karnejeff (Korneev), printed by Wagner; 2 mounted and 1 seated Cossacks in camp, tent in background, child and dog at far left. From 'Les peuples de la Russie, ou description des moeurs, usages et costumes des diverses nations de l’Empire de Russie', by Karl, Graf von Rechberg und Rothenlöwen. Paris: D. Colas, 1812-13. [See: https://envisioning-alaska.org/authors/korneev-emelian-mikhailovich] 3rd in collection of 4 colored plates after Karnejeff (Korneev), printed by Wagner; 2 mounted and 1 seated Cossacks in camp, tent in background, child and dog at far left. From 'Les peuples de la Russie, ou description des moeurs, usages et costumes des diverses nations de l’Empire de Russie', by Karl, Graf von Rechberg und Rothenlöwen. Paris: D. Colas, 1812-13. [See: https://envisioning-alaska.org/authors/korneev-emelian-mikhailovich] Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean.

Le peuple. Vive le Roi

Le peuple. Vive le Roi

Brown University

Colored aquatint, numbered 4, unsigned; George III(?) and troops in courtyard upon return to Hannover, welcomed by people. Colored aquatint, numbered 4, unsigned; George III(?) and troops in courtyard upon return to Hannover, welcomed by people. Upright medium folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.

Le Petit Tambour ou Le Réveil Matin de la Garde Nationale

Hand-colored aquatint caricature (after Lanté?); four soldiers in city street, one a young drummer beats his drum, a pot-bellied butcher Mr. Cornu in the uniform of a pioneer stands on the left with a man and a women who places his bearskin on his head . On the right, a lady has her arms around the wig seller Mr. Bizet in the uniform of the National Guard; she holds a note which reads: 'Au Remplaçant'. A distant soldier marches. [See original watercolor of this item] Hand-colored aquatint caricature (after Lanté?); four soldiers in city street, one a young drummer beats his drum, a pot-bellied butcher Mr. Cornu in the uniform of a pioneer stands on the left with a man and a women who places his bearskin on his head . On the right, a lady has her arms around the wig seller Mr. Bizet in the uniform of the National Guard; she holds a note which reads: 'Au Remplaçant'. A distant soldier marches. [See original watercolor of this item] Oblong folio, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1958. Title: LE PETIT TAMBOUR Ou le Réveil matin de la Garde Nationale. Caption: Me. Cornu. Il la monte aujourd'hui, tu descendras ce soir. Mr. Cornu. Ma femme de la façon dont tu me coëffes je n'y vois goutte. Mr. Biset. Si je découche te voilà dans de beaux drapes. Mr. Biset. Console toi, mon ami, j'espere te faire remplacer. Sign: CORNU. Boucher. Sign: BIZET COEFFE Sign: ICI l'on Rajeunit Letter (Correspondence): Au Remplaçant Caption: à Paris, chez Basset rue S. Jacques No. 64. Caption: Déposé au Bureau des Estampes.

Le Pétarde. Ces Français ils vont dire que vou être pas poli, Mylord!

One of 30 hand-colored humorous plates. Number 7. Two officers seated at a table, one holds his nose and the other grimaces as a bottle spills; another dinner group in back room. One of 30 hand-colored humorous plates. Number 7. Two officers seated at a table, one holds his nose and the other grimaces as a bottle spills; another dinner group in back room. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; stained, edges worn. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958.

Le Pauvre paisan qui vit hors de la Ville ...

Copper-engraving; peasants being pillaged by soldiers, who are driving off cattle etc. in background. Copper-engraving; peasants being pillaged by soldiers, who are driving off cattle etc. in background. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; worn. Title also in German N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.

Le paté indigeste

Le paté indigeste

Brown University

Hand-colored etching. 'The four leading sovereigns of Europe sit on stools at an oblong table ready to carve a raised pie. This is formed of masonry, with projecting gun-muzzles, and contains a miniature Napoleon (not caricatured). He raises the lid, and prepares to get out, unnoticed by the diners. At the head of the table (right) sits Francis I, saying, "attaquons tous ensemble"; facing him is Frederick William, who says with a greedy stare: "j'ai une [sic] faim du Diable." Both hold knife and fork. On the farther side of the table sit the Tsar and the Prince Regent. The former turns to the King of Prussia to say: "je le crois bien rassis." The Regent says: "Messieurs je fournirai le vin." All wear uniform, and all but the Regent wear cocked hats. Under the table Louis XVIII lies on his back, the crown fallen from his head. He says: "j'en aurai les miettes." -- British Museum Hand-colored etching. 'The four leading sovereigns of Europe sit on stools at an oblong table ready to carve a raised pie. This is formed of masonry, with projecting gun-muzzles, and contains a miniature Napoleon (not caricatured). He raises the lid, and prepares to get out, unnoticed by the diners. At the head of the table (right) sits Francis I, saying, "attaquons tous ensemble"; facing him is Frederick William, who says with a greedy stare: "j'ai une [sic] faim du Diable." Both hold knife and fork. On the farther side of the table sit the Tsar and the Prince Regent. The former turns to the King of Prussia to say: "je le crois bien rassis." The Regent says: "Messieurs je fournirai le vin." All wear uniform, and all but the Regent wear cocked hats. Under the table Louis XVIII lies on his back, the crown fallen from his head. He says: "j'en aurai les miettes." -- British Museum June 1815 Dialogue: First figure from left: "J'ai une faim du Diable." Second figure: "Je le crois bien rassis." Napoleon: "ils n'aurons pas d'indigestion" Fourth figure (Wellington): "Messieurs je fournirai le vin." Fifth figure: "attaquons tout ensemble" Figure under table (Louis XVIII): "j'en aurai les miettes" First: "I am as hungry as the Devil." Second: "I believe it has gone stale." Napoleon: "They won't have indigestion" Fourth: "Gentlemen, I will supply the wine" Fifth: "Let's all attack together" Figure under table: "I shall have the crumbs"

Le Passé, le Présent et l'Avenir

Lithograph by and after de Moraine, printed by Lemercier; portrait group of Napoleon I, Duke of Reichstadt, Napoleon III and Prince Impériale, all full-length in uniform, background of troops and standards. Lithograph by and after de Moraine, printed by Lemercier; portrait group of Napoleon I, Duke of Reichstadt, Napoleon III and Prince Impériale, all full-length in uniform, background of troops and standards. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean.

Le Pandur enivré de plaisir de la dance...

2nd in pair of engravings by Christian Hallbaur after Haidt, with rhymed captions; pandur dancing with peasant girl while others pipe and drum in ornamental setting. 2nd in pair of engravings by Christian Hallbaur after Haidt, with rhymed captions; pandur dancing with peasant girl while others pipe and drum in ornamental setting. Small oblong folio; plate marks, margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Le Nord et le Midi, ou les Russes à Adrianople

Original watercolor signed by Opitz; Russian infantry, cavalry and cossack soldiers in town street or square, watching women dancing to native music; buildings in background, two children in left foreground. Original watercolor signed by Opitz; Russian infantry, cavalry and cossack soldiers in town street or square, watching women dancing to native music; buildings in background, two children in left foreground. Large upright folio; margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1968.

Le Musée des Tailleurs Illustré: No. 2 - 1868

Steel-engraved plate printed by Lamoureux, showing 10 figures, of which 4 are in civil or diplomatic uniform and 5 are in military uniform. From 'Journal donnant les Modes de Paris'. Steel-engraved plate printed by Lamoureux, showing 10 figures, of which 4 are in civil or diplomatic uniform and 5 are in military uniform. From 'Journal donnant les Modes de Paris'. Upright folio; margins trimmed; creased. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1972.

Le Mousquetaire: Grande polka militaire

Par Camille Michel, à Monsieur Alexandre Dumas. Caption title. For piano. Lithographic cover illustration printed by Jacomme & Cie: standing cavalier figure, outdoors. Prix 4f. 50.

Le mort terrassant le soldat

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Death standing over soldier on the ground with a sword. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Death standing over soldier on the ground with a sword. Upright; margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger.

Le Menuet

Le Menuet

Brown University

1st of pair of colored humorous lithographs after Charlet (La Bienfaisance (and) Le Menuet). Le Menuet by F. Delpech; two soldiers dancing together while others watch and cheer in camp. 1st of pair of colored humorous lithographs after Charlet (La Bienfaisance (and) Le Menuet). Le Menuet by F. Delpech; two soldiers dancing together while others watch and cheer in camp. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955. Title: Le Menuet. Caption: Imp. Lithog de F. Delpech

Le Maréchal Ney, Duc d'Elchingen, Prince de la Moskowa, Pair de France

Engraving by Alexdre. Tardieu after Gerard; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Engraving by Alexdre. Tardieu after Gerard; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Upright, mounted on cream paper; margins trimmed; clean. title: Le Maréchal Ney, Duc d'Elchingen, Prince de la Moskowa, Pair de France caption: F. Gerard, pinxit caption: Alexdre Tardieu del et sculpt

Le Maréchal Macmahon

Le Maréchal Macmahon

Brown University

Etching by and after Lalanne; oval bust portrait in uniform and cocked hat. Etching by and after Lalanne; oval bust portrait in uniform and cocked hat. Upright; margins trimmed; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger annotation: Le Maréchal Macmahon annotation: private plate printed signature: Lalanne stamp: COLLECTION LALANNE

Le Maréchal de Saint-Arnaud è la Bataille de l'Alma 20 Septembre 1854

Color lithograph by and after Bellangé, dated 1854 by artist, printed by Delarue; St. Arnaud, mounted and giving orders, flanked by 2 dragoons, wounded soldier in left foreground, battle in background. Color lithograph by and after Bellangé, dated 1854 by artist, printed by Delarue; St. Arnaud, mounted and giving orders, flanked by 2 dragoons, wounded soldier in left foreground, battle in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Le Maréchal Bugeaud Commandant en Chef de l'Armée des Alpes : Répresentant de Peuple

Lithograph; 1/2-length portrait in uniform, cocked hat on table with map in background. Lithograph; 1/2-length portrait in uniform, cocked hat on table with map in background. Upright folio; margins trimmmed; soiled, foxed. title: LE MARÉCHAL BUGEAUD Commandant en Chef de l'Armée des Alpes. Représentant du Peuple. caption: à Paris, chez A. BES et DUBREUIL, imp. édit. rue Git-le-Coeur, II. label: CARTE D'ALGÉRIE caption: Casse fres., à St. Gaudens. caption: (Déposé)

Le Maréchal Bugeaud

Le Maréchal Bugeaud

Brown University

2nd in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; equestrian portrait in uniform, on white horse, facing right; mounted staff in left background, Algerians standing by tents at right. 2nd in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; equestrian portrait in uniform, on white horse, facing right; mounted staff in left background, Algerians standing by tents at right. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

Le Manille dans la Tranchée

Etching signed in pencil by artist; 4 soldiers sitting and standing around table playing cards in trench, another sitting in dug-out Etching signed in pencil by artist; 4 soldiers sitting and standing around table playing cards in trench, another sitting in dug-out From set of etchings entitled 'Impressions de Guerre. Gravures Originales de A. Brouet 1914-1915'

Le Mal. Soult

Le Mal. Soult

Brown University

Steel-engraved plate (from book) by Henry Robinson after David; equestrian portrait in uniform, riding towards right, aide following. Steel-engraved plate (from book) by Henry Robinson after David; equestrian portrait in uniform, riding towards right, aide following. Upright; margins trimmed; foxed, water stained. title: LE MAL SOULT. caption: Louis David del. caption: Henry Robinson Sc.