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

La Ligue Suisse, Canton Solothourne: Cavallerie

One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates (after Eckert and Dietrich Monten) of uniforms. Two soldiers in green in conversation while standing next to horses. One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates (after Eckert and Dietrich Monten) of uniforms. Two soldiers in green in conversation while standing next to horses. Folio; bound in 1/4 black morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Eckert et Weiss - Armée Suisse"; clean. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.

La Ligue Suisse, Canton Solothourne: Artillerie

One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates (after Eckert and Dietrich Monten) of uniforms. Mounted and unmounted figures in navy and red, one saluting. One of a collection of 16 mounted color lithograph plates (after Eckert and Dietrich Monten) of uniforms. Mounted and unmounted figures in navy and red, one saluting. Folio; bound in 1/4 black morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Eckert et Weiss - Armée Suisse"; top left corner torn, top right corner creased; title cut away. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.

La ligne fraternisant avec le peuple: Le 28 Juillet, le Cinquième de Ligne en bataille sur le boulevard de Italiens, ...

Colored aquatint after Martinet; soldiers of the 5e Ligne (uniform incorrectly colored) and fraternizing on the boulevard des Italiens on July 29, 1830, tricolor (colors in reverse order) being waved in center. Colored aquatint after Martinet; soldiers of the 5e Ligne (uniform incorrectly colored) and fraternizing on the boulevard des Italiens on July 29, 1830, tricolor (colors in reverse order) being waved in center. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; soiled. London, Spencer, 1955.

La Légende des Trois Invadides par un Quatrième

Colored lithographed caricature plate; unsigned, with verses; rear view of 3 veterans urinating against wall, one with a peg-leg, market-woman making remarks at right. Illustration from Le Chat Noir, n° 118, 1884. Colored lithographed caricature plate; unsigned, with verses; rear view of 3 veterans urinating against wall, one with a peg-leg, market-woman making remarks at right. Illustration from Le Chat Noir, n° 118, 1884. Oblong folio; margins intact; edges worn. title: La légende des trois invadides par un quatrième verse: Air: Sur le mont Ida trois d'eesses. 1. Au gros callou trois insalides Disputaien sur peurs vieux exploits: A qui, disaient ces intrépides, Ira plus loin de nous trois 2. A point pour juger cette affaire Le hasard amène auprès d'eux Une plantureuse commére Qui n'asait pas froid aux yeu. 3. Ohé! ohé! ojé madame! 'He' madame! arrêtez vous.....Soyez juge et donner la palme Au plus vaillant d'entre nous. Evohé! que ces bons-hommes, Ces fopâtres vieux garcons, Evohé! que ces bon-hommes Ont de drópes de façons! 4. Le premier vieux zéphir d'Afrique, usant d'un truc particulier. Atteint, d'un effort héroique, Presque au bout de son soulier! 5. Le deuxieme dit: saprelotte! Plus fort que ça vous allez voir!.....Et fait pipi dans sa culotte, Las! sans s'en apercevoir. 6. Vient enfin le tour du troisiéme: On l'observe, on attend.....mais rien! Car celui-Là n'avoit plus même.....Plus même entendez bien! 7. Avoir servir trente ans la France Porter le signe de l'honneur, Et de son antique vaillance Voir s'éteindre ainsi l'ardeur! 8. Ainsi rognonnait ce pauvre homme; La commére, la larme aux yeux, Lui dit: mon brave, à toi la pomme Ou courage Malheureux! Morale Vous qui riez de cette histoire, quel que soit votre numéro, Comme ces vieux fils de la gloire Viendrez un jour à zéro. E(?)holé! que ces bons-hommes, Ces fopâtres vieux garçons, Evohé! que ces bons-hommes Ont de drõles de façons! text: GRAND DÉBALLAGE DE CONSERVES, SALASONS ...NS FUMES...CONSE...AUX HOMM...affaibl text: THÉATRE DE LA HOURBONNAYE, PETIT BONHOMMEVIT ENCORE, TOUJOURS FRANCAIS...BRAVE text: AUJOURD 'HUI DIMANCHE, GRANDES EAUX DE VERSAILLE...ATRE DE GRENELLE...DERNIER SOUPIR DE FRETILLON text: AU PAUVRE DIABLE, POUR CAUSE DE FIN DE SAISON SOLDE DE MARCHANDISE DEFRAICHI, RABAIS EXTRAORINAIRE IMPOSSIBLE, 90. p. cent de pe... text: THEATRE DU GROS CAILLOU, sous la direction de donc, TU PEUX TE FOUILLER, folie vaudeville en un acte, COUCOU! AH LA VIOLA! vaudeville ed deux actes paroles de H. Celerier, N, I, NI, C'EST FINI

La lecture des journaux: L'Empire après vous, s'il vous plait? Napoleon: Je ne puis, cet enfant l'a retenu après moi

Hand-colored etching. Napoleon, after being overthrown, discusses the position of his son, the King of Rome, with Louis XVIII Hand-colored etching. Napoleon, after being overthrown, discusses the position of his son, the King of Rome, with Louis XVIII May 1815 Dialogue: Figure at left: L'Empire après vous, s'il vous plait? Napoleon: Je ne puis, cet enfant l'a retenu après moi [The empire after you, please? I cannot, this child has it reserved after me] Label(s): Journal de Paris Le Niteur Journal de l'Empire Gazette de France La Quotidienne [Jour]nal Royal

La lecture de l'affiche

La lecture de l'affiche

Brown University

6th in collection of 12 mounted lithographed caricatures; one soldier lifting another on his shoulders in order to read fine print on poster on wall. 6th in collection of 12 mounted lithographed caricatures; one soldier lifting another on his shoulders in order to read fine print on poster on wall. Small square folio, glued to larger backing sheet; margins trimmed; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Charlet, Miscellaneous Lithographs." Paris, Duchartre, 1958

La leçon de danse

La leçon de danse

Brown University

One of a set of 4 aquatint plates of humorous military scenes, by Charon after Aubry; 2 soldiers dancing in village yard, others drinking at table at right, playing fiddle, lifting peasant woman in the air, another woman dancing while a third stands in doorway, child sitting on legs of soldier, etc. One of a set of 4 aquatint plates of humorous military scenes, by Charon after Aubry; 2 soldiers dancing in village yard, others drinking at table at right, playing fiddle, lifting peasant woman in the air, another woman dancing while a third stands in doorway, child sitting on legs of soldier, etc. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio stamped gold "Aubry et Charon. Les leçons"; clean. London, Francis Edwards, 1951.

La Leçon de Danse

La Leçon de Danse

Brown University

Colored lithograph by C. Motte after Aubry, dated 1820 by artist; soldier and recruit practicing dance steps in countryside, fifer at right, drum-major and drummers in background. Colored lithograph by C. Motte after Aubry, dated 1820 by artist; soldier and recruit practicing dance steps in countryside, fifer at right, drum-major and drummers in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954. Title: La Leçon de Danse. Caption: Lithog. de C. Motte Printed Signature: Aubry 1820

La Leçon de Danse

La Leçon de Danse

Brown University

Coloured lithograph by C. Motte after Aubry, dated 1820 by artist; soldier and recruit practicing dance steps, fifer at right, drum-major and drummers in background. Copy 2. Coloured lithograph by C. Motte after Aubry, dated 1820 by artist; soldier and recruit practicing dance steps, fifer at right, drum-major and drummers in background. Copy 2. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965. Title: La Leçon de Danse. Caption: Chez Gihaut Boulevard des Stations No. 5

La leçon d'exercice

La leçon d'exercice

Brown University

One of a set of aquatint plates of humorous militzry scenes, by Charon after Aubry; soldiers and children practicing chaotic drill in village yard. One of a set of aquatint plates of humorous militzry scenes, by Charon after Aubry; soldiers and children practicing chaotic drill in village yard. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio st. gold "Aubry et Charon. Les leçons"; clean. London, Francis Edwards, 1951.

La Journée du Poilu: 25 & 26 Décember, 1915. Le Poilu

Lithograph after Jonas, by Lapina; 2 French infantrymen in trench, one sitting on ground looking through gift box of supplies sent from home, the other standing with rifle, looking on. Sign behind reads: 'Avec vous et par vous nous jurons de sauver la France. Leon Gambetta'. Medallion at top right with head of soldier and Liberté. December 25-26, 1915 was a French national fundraising day established by the government due to a shortage of war supplies Lithograph after Jonas, by Lapina; 2 French infantrymen in trench, one sitting on ground looking through gift box of supplies sent from home, the other standing with rifle, looking on. Sign behind reads: 'Avec vous et par vous nous jurons de sauver la France. Leon Gambetta'. Medallion at top right with head of soldier and Liberté. December 25-26, 1915 was a French national fundraising day established by the government due to a shortage of war supplies Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Presented, 1972, by Brown University Library.

La jolie Parisienne dans l'embarras du choix

Hand-colored engraved plate by Thiebaut after Malbranche; Parisian lady standing between a kneeling Russian officer and a British officer. Hand-colored engraved plate by Thiebaut after Malbranche; Parisian lady standing between a kneeling Russian officer and a British officer. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins; slightly worn, margins soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

La Guardia nacional polka militar

Subject: figures of guardsmen in dress and undress uniforms standing under arch, national arms and flags, buildings hidden behind; Lit. Wiegeland. Subject: figures of guardsmen in dress and undress uniforms standing under arch, national arms and flags, buildings hidden behind; Lit. Wiegeland. Title continues: por Gustavo Nessler.

La Group of soldiers from siege of Breda

5th in collection of 10 engravings, after Callot; group of 3 standing soldiers consulting with seated soldier viewing map or document, 2 more soldiers resting on ground at left.. 5th in collection of 10 engravings, after Callot; group of 3 standing soldiers consulting with seated soldier viewing map or document, 2 more soldiers resting on ground at left.. In small folio mats, unbound; in 3/4 red morocco and white parchment portfolio, red leather cover label st. gold, "Jacques Callot. Prints"; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

La grande retraite du Duc de Parme

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. Depicts the Duke of Pama's army retreating across the Seine River with Rouen in the background 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. Depicts the Duke of Pama's army retreating across the Seine River with Rouen in the background Small folio; calf back and decorated boards, no title; cover worn, rubbed, some small worm-holes, soiled and yellowed.

La glorieuse occupation de la ville et de la fortresse Chozym par des troupes Imp. Royal

1st of pair of engraved plates by and after Will, numbered 35; siege scene showing fort and city under attack, military formations, encampments, personnel etc. in foreground. 1st of pair of engraved plates by and after Will, numbered 35; siege scene showing fort and city under attack, military formations, encampments, personnel etc. in foreground. Oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuB1789f-3]; plate marks, margins intact; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.

La gita del Bucintoro al Lido col Doge, e col Senato, nel Giorno dell'Ascensione. Venise

Hand-colored engraving by and after Lazzari; crowd on quay in foreground watching decorated ceremonial boat, gondolas etc. in lagoon, buildings of Venice in background. Hand-colored engraving by and after Lazzari; crowd on quay in foreground watching decorated ceremonial boat, gondolas etc. in lagoon, buildings of Venice in background. Small oblong folio; side and top margins entirely trimmed away; soiled.

La Gavotte

La Gavotte

Brown University

One of a pair of color aquatint plates by Charon after St. Fal; dragoon dancing with young woman near picnic table while another dragoon has a young woman on his lap at left. [See also: L'Allemande]. One of a pair of color aquatint plates by Charon after St. Fal; dragoon dancing with young woman near picnic table while another dragoon has a young woman on his lap at left. [See also: L'Allemande]. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed, corners cut. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1961.

La Garde Noble Hongroise en Galla

One of a pair of finely hand colored engraved plates, heightened in gold, in style of Mansfeld; shows large figure of mounted officer in foreground with band of guards in background and Vienna Karlskirche in right distance, building in left distance. One of a pair of finely hand colored engraved plates, heightened in gold, in style of Mansfeld; shows large figure of mounted officer in foreground with band of guards in background and Vienna Karlskirche in right distance, building in left distance. Upright folio, on green mounts with gold borders; margins entirely trimmed away; clean, fine impressions. Title supplied by cataloger. Zurich, August Laube, 1955.

La Garde noble hongroise en Gala, a pied

Fourth of a series of 5 hand-colored copper engravings by Mansfeld and Schütz; standing officer facing left Fourth of a series of 5 hand-colored copper engravings by Mansfeld and Schütz; standing officer facing left Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951

La Garde noble hongroise en Gala

Fifth of a series of 5 hand-colored copper engravings by Mansfeld and Schütz; mounted officer facing left Fifth of a series of 5 hand-colored copper engravings by Mansfeld and Schütz; mounted officer facing left Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

La Garde noble gallicienne en Gala, a pied

Second of a series of 5 hand-colored copper engravings; standing officer facing left Second of a series of 5 hand-colored copper engravings; standing officer facing left Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951

La Garde noble gallicienne en Gala

Third of a series of 5 hand-colored copper engravings by Mansfeld and Schütz; mounted officer facing right Third of a series of 5 hand-colored copper engravings by Mansfeld and Schütz; mounted officer facing right Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

La Garde noble galliciene de sa majesté l'empereur en galla

Fourth of a series of 6 hand-colored copper engravings; mounted figure with standard facing right Fourth of a series of 6 hand-colored copper engravings; mounted figure with standard facing right Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951

La Garde Noble Allemande en Galla

One of a pair of finely hand colored engraved plates, heightened in gold, in style of Mansfeld; shows large figure of mounted officer in foreground with band of guards in background and Vienna Karlskirche in right distance. One of a pair of finely hand colored engraved plates, heightened in gold, in style of Mansfeld; shows large figure of mounted officer in foreground with band of guards in background and Vienna Karlskirche in right distance. Upright folio, on green mounts with gold borders; margins entirely trimmed away; clean, fine impression. Zurich, August Laube, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger.

La Garde noble Allemande en Gala

First of a series of 5 hand-colored copper engravings by Mansfeld and Schütz; standing officer facing left First of a series of 5 hand-colored copper engravings by Mansfeld and Schütz; standing officer facing left Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951