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

Lapel insignia

Lapel insignia

Brown University

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A collection of insignia. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A collection of insignia. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Lansman. lancier. le 29 Janvier 1847

One of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure standing near the sea, dog jumping up on his right leg, ships in harbor. in background One of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure standing near the sea, dog jumping up on his right leg, ships in harbor. in background Unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly worn.

Lanscape with Cannon: The Great Cannon

6th in collection of 7 prints; print from or copy of Dürer original; Hungarian or Turkish(?) troops and officers gathered with large cannon on road outside village in valley. 6th in collection of 7 prints; print from or copy of Dürer original; Hungarian or Turkish(?) troops and officers gathered with large cannon on road outside village in valley. Folio, 5 pieces; together with 2 prints of Hungarian military scenes in folio slipcase of brown cloth; brown leather label st. gold; most plates trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Lannes: Duc de Montebello, Maréchal de France

Aquatint by Charon after Aubry; full-length portrait in uniform, Napoleon and soldiers near tents in left background, mourning soldier leaning on cannon in right background. Aquatint by Charon after Aubry; full-length portrait in uniform, Napoleon and soldiers near tents in left background, mourning soldier leaning on cannon in right background. Upright folio; margins; edges worn and torn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Lannes

Lannes

Brown University

Aquatint; full-length portrait in uniform, gesturing with right arm, other military figures in background. Aquatint; full-length portrait in uniform, gesturing with right arm, other military figures in background. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. title: Lannes caption: Ami de sa patri, ce héros débuta comme soldat dans le noble métier des armes, mais par son courage et son génie il parvint au plus haute dignités. Par les nombreux lauriers qu'il cueillit dans plus de cent mémoralles batailles il perpétua la mémoire des exploits de la valeur francaise. Tres mur en connaissances, quoique comptant apeine sept lustres la nation reconnaissante la récompensa par le duché de Montebello, et par le titre bien mérité de Marechal de France mais a la célébre bataille d'Esling la faux meurtriere vint ino pinement moisonner l'exemple de le bravoure et le modele de l'amitié caption: A Paris chez Esbrard Rue de Temple no 15 caption: Déposé a la direction

Langhorne Thompson. Kars 12 at night Sepr. 29 1855

Lithograph by Th. Sentier (after a drawing by Alfred Churchill (?), a journalist from Constantinople who acted as General William Fenwick Williams' private secreatary); half-length portrait in uniform, hatless, with facsimile autograph. Lithograph by Th. Sentier (after a drawing by Alfred Churchill (?), a journalist from Constantinople who acted as General William Fenwick Williams' private secreatary); half-length portrait in uniform, hatless, with facsimile autograph. Thompson along with General William Fenwick Williams and others helped to defend Kars against a Russian assault on September 29, 1855. Eventually forced to surrender in November 1855 and sent to Russia as a prisoner of war, he returned to England but died a few months later on June 13, 1856. [See Peter Harrington, 'The Defence of Kars: Paintings by William Simpson and Thomas Jones Barker', Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research, Vol. 69, No. 277 (Spring 1991), pages 22-28.] New York, Rockman Prints, 1965.

Lane, Bradford before march, India

Albumen print photograph; group of 7 British soldiers having meal on ground outdoors, rocky low wall or ridge, trees, 1 horse in background. Albumen print photograph; group of 7 British soldiers having meal on ground outdoors, rocky low wall or ridge, trees, 1 horse in background. No. 23 Oblong; no margins; slightly faded at edges.

Landzaten voor 1795

Landzaten voor 1795

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated by Langendijk 1801 of uniform groups and figures. One figure raising hat to another. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated by Langendijk 1801 of uniform groups and figures. One figure raising hat to another. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Landzaten voor 1795

Landzaten voor 1795

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk. Officer on right speaking to young soldier on left. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk. Officer on right speaking to young soldier on left. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974

Landwehre des Herzogthums Mähren und Schlesien

One of a collection of 11 color engraved plates and 2 duplicate uncolored plates of Austrian uniforms. Four soldiers in foreground, others in the background, 3 seated at a table eating and drinking, one walking to a table where food is bing served in a tent by a woman. Uncolored copy of same plate in set. One of a collection of 11 color engraved plates and 2 duplicate uncolored plates of Austrian uniforms. Four soldiers in foreground, others in the background, 3 seated at a table eating and drinking, one walking to a table where food is bing served in a tent by a woman. Uncolored copy of same plate in set. Oblong folio; unbound; plate marks, margins. Vienna, Nebehay, 1955.

Landwehre der Stadt Triest

One of a collection of 11 color engraved plates and 2 duplicate uncolored plates of Austrian uniforms. Two groups of 3 soldiers standing on dock, ships in the distance. One of a collection of 11 color engraved plates and 2 duplicate uncolored plates of Austrian uniforms. Two groups of 3 soldiers standing on dock, ships in the distance. Oblong folio; unbound; plate marks, margins; slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1955.

Landwehr, 1871

Landwehr, 1871

Brown University

Original ink drawing by Becker; soldiers returning from campaign, with 2 figures of soldiers prominent in foreground, women. Original ink drawing by Becker; soldiers returning from campaign, with 2 figures of soldiers prominent in foreground, women. Upright; no margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Schultz, 1951.

Landwehr Prussienne. Soldat. Officier. Pomöranien

One of a collection of 3 small engravings of Prussian military types. Three soldiers talking, one seated smoking pipe, church in background One of a collection of 3 small engravings of Prussian military types. Three soldiers talking, one seated smoking pipe, church in background Oblong, mounted together on small folio board; margins trimmed; foxed. Series title supplied by cataloger. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1954.

Landwehr - Landsturm

Landwehr - Landsturm

Brown University

One of a collection of 10 original ink drawings signed by Knötel, of uniform figures and groups. 5 uniform figures with identifications in the lower margin. One of a collection of 10 original ink drawings signed by Knötel, of uniform figures and groups. 5 uniform figures with identifications in the lower margin. Small folio, one of 10 pieces, unbound, margins trimmed; yellowed; in 1/2 dark blue leather stamped gold and blue marble board portfolio. Hamburg, Schulz, 1951.

Landsturmmann, 1848

Landsturmmann, 1848

Brown University

Original pencil drawing signed by Ant. Strass(gschwandtner) and ddated Nov. 848; standing figure in uniform with gun, landscape background with farmhouse. Original pencil drawing signed by Ant. Strass(gschwandtner) and ddated Nov. 848; standing figure in uniform with gun, landscape background with farmhouse. Upright, mounted on white board; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Landsturmmann

Landsturmmann

Brown University

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in blue uniform with gun, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in blue uniform with gun, standing. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Landsknechts and two musicians

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. 'Frieze with landsknechts and two musicians; musicians on right playing a drum and flute, landsknechts drinking and mock-jousting with two long lances' -- British Museum One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. 'Frieze with landsknechts and two musicians; musicians on right playing a drum and flute, landsknechts drinking and mock-jousting with two long lances' -- British Museum Oblong; margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger.

Landsknechte with 2 camp followers

4th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); bearded Landsknechte leading 2 women carrying baggage on their backs. 4th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); bearded Landsknechte leading 2 women carrying baggage on their backs. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Landsknechte on the March, c. 1550

Engraving by Theodor de Bry after Jost Amman after woodcut by Hans Weigel. 'Procession of soldiers, a captain on horseback at right wearing armour and holding a baton, behind are gunners, a drummer and flute-player, a standard-bearer, halberdsmen and pikemen; after Amman of 1573' -- British Museum. Engraving by Theodor de Bry after Jost Amman after woodcut by Hans Weigel. 'Procession of soldiers, a captain on horseback at right wearing armour and holding a baton, behind are gunners, a drummer and flute-player, a standard-bearer, halberdsmen and pikemen; after Amman of 1573' -- British Museum. Very narrow small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Landsknechte on march with Death

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. 'A procession of soldiers; at the front is the commander holding a baton and nearby is a standard bearer; at the rear there are three skeletons, including Death riding a decrepit horse and holding up an hourglass; the procession includes two wagons; behind a camel are a number of bound prisoners (Turks)' -- British Museum. [See also: Line of soldiers accompanied by Death] One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. 'A procession of soldiers; at the front is the commander holding a baton and nearby is a standard bearer; at the rear there are three skeletons, including Death riding a decrepit horse and holding up an hourglass; the procession includes two wagons; behind a camel are a number of bound prisoners (Turks)' -- British Museum. [See also: Line of soldiers accompanied by Death] Oblong; slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.

Landsknechte on march with baggage-train

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. 'A baggage train led by a commander riding a horse; a group of civilians accompany the carriage and are protected by soldiers with pikes. In lower left corner of the design "Io. Theodor [#] de Brÿ fe . et ex". With Beham's monogram on the carriage' -- British Museum. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. 'A baggage train led by a commander riding a horse; a group of civilians accompany the carriage and are protected by soldiers with pikes. In lower left corner of the design "Io. Theodor [#] de Brÿ fe . et ex". With Beham's monogram on the carriage' -- British Museum. Oblong; margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger.

Landsknecht mit Frau

Landsknecht mit Frau

Brown University

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Soldier with his wife standing behind him, town in distance. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Soldier with his wife standing behind him, town in distance. Upright; margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger.

Landscape with Cannon: The Great Cannon

Etching signed by Hieronymus Hopfer after Albrecht Dürer; landsknechte with artillery piece in foreground, Polish (?) or Hungarian (?) chiefs or military men looking on at right, landscape background with villages, etc. Etching signed by Hieronymus Hopfer after Albrecht Dürer; landsknechte with artillery piece in foreground, Polish (?) or Hungarian (?) chiefs or military men looking on at right, landscape background with villages, etc.

Landscape at edge of airfield

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch showing landscape of rocky scrub at left, edge of airfield with 2 bombers on ground at right. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch showing landscape of rocky scrub at left, edge of airfield with 2 bombers on ground at right. After training at Pendleton Field, Oregon, in aerial and ground photography, Baldwin served with the 20th U.S. Air Force as public relations photographer and artist. Stationed on Iwo Jima, he later covered the surrender of Japanese forces in Tokyo Bay, August, 1945. Gift of the artist, 1994.

Landing scene at Tarawa, 1943

Original unsigned ink and pencil drawing by McDermott; American infantrymen advancing toward left across beach, under fire. Original unsigned ink and pencil drawing by McDermott; American infantrymen advancing toward left across beach, under fire. McDermott enlisted in the US Marine Corps in September 1942. He served as an combat artist with a map-making section and covered the campaigns on Guadalcanal, Guam and Okinawa. title provided by cataloger

Landing scene at Tarawa, 1943

Original ink and pencil drawing, initialled by McDermott; battle scene on beach; 2 Marines throwing grenades from shallow trench toward small building at left. Original ink and pencil drawing, initialled by McDermott; battle scene on beach; 2 Marines throwing grenades from shallow trench toward small building at left. McDermott enlisted in the US Marine Corps in September 1942. He served as an combat artist with a map-making section and covered the campaigns on Guadalcanal, Guam and Okinawa. title provided by cataloger

Landing of the Seventh Regiment at the wharf of the Naval Academy, at Annapolis, Maryland

Wood engraved magazine plate; troops disembarking along jetty, academy buildings in background, on 22 April 1861. From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Paper, May 11, 1861, page 405 Wood engraved magazine plate; troops disembarking along jetty, academy buildings in background, on 22 April 1861. From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Paper, May 11, 1861, page 405 Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; yellowed and soiled. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1954.

Landing of the British troops in Egypt, March 8, 1801

One of a collection of 6 original matted watercolors signed by Heath of military scenes and battles. Large rowboats being fired upon while trying to land; groups of soldiers on the beach marching to the left. One of a collection of 6 original matted watercolors signed by Heath of military scenes and battles. Large rowboats being fired upon while trying to land; groups of soldiers on the beach marching to the left. Small oblong folio, unbound; in red cloth slip-case, red leather label stamped gold; faded, soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1957.

Landing of the British Division at Old Fort, near Sebastopol: The view here represented is from the off-shore side of...

Colored lithograph published Oct. 4th, 1854; troops headed for shore in landing barges pulled by whaleboats manned by sailors, transport ships in background. Colored lithograph published Oct. 4th, 1854; troops headed for shore in landing barges pulled by whaleboats manned by sailors, transport ships in background. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.