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

Kronens Regiment zu Fuss

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/)

Kron-Prinsens Hussar Regemente

From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; mounted hussar in blue jacket, gold trim, buff trousers, galloping toward left; mounted cavalry in background. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; mounted hussar in blue jacket, gold trim, buff trousers, galloping toward left; mounted cavalry in background. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.

Krishna debates with a blue-faced warrior

Original unsigned gouache drawing (by a Pahari artist); Krishna seated in chariot, talking to mounted warrior, with escort and army, wearing mail, waiting at left; another army also in mail behind hill at right, landscape background. Original unsigned gouache drawing (by a Pahari artist); Krishna seated in chariot, talking to mounted warrior, with escort and army, wearing mail, waiting at left; another army also in mail behind hill at right, landscape background. Small oblong folio, matted; ornamental border; fine condition. London, Maggs, 1968. Title supplied by cataloger

Krishna and Balarama setting off from a palace with important personages

Original unsigned gouache drawing; large procession of elephants, horses, cavalry and infantry escort, litter with bearers etc. departing from palace with numerou spersonages and courtiers occupying howdahs and litter, guards and escort personages looking on from palace galleries in left foreground, tents in background. Original unsigned gouache drawing; large procession of elephants, horses, cavalry and infantry escort, litter with bearers etc. departing from palace with numerou spersonages and courtiers occupying howdahs and litter, guards and escort personages looking on from palace galleries in left foreground, tents in background. Oblong folio; red gouache border; rubbed, scuffed. London, Maggs, 1966. Title supplied by cataloger

Kriegszenen aus der Zeit des Churfürsten Friedrich von der Pfalz, 1452

Wood block by CS (Christoph Stimmer after Jost Amman?); courtiers banqueting in arcade in foreground, mounted soldiers in battle on cliff in left background, town and fortress in flames in distance, prisoners being pushed from cliff to drown in right background. Wood block by CS (Christoph Stimmer after Jost Amman?); courtiers banqueting in arcade in foreground, mounted soldiers in battle on cliff in left background, town and fortress in flames in distance, prisoners being pushed from cliff to drown in right background. Oblong folio; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Kriegsmetalle: "20 Goldene hat mein Regiment - und ich hab eine Kupfernasen kriezt!"

3rd in set of original drawings in ink, pencil and crayon, signed (and some dated) by Hubl; frontal view of elderly officer or veteran in gray uniform, field cap, boots, with cane; caption in upper right corner. 3rd in set of original drawings in ink, pencil and crayon, signed (and some dated) by Hubl; frontal view of elderly officer or veteran in gray uniform, field cap, boots, with cane; caption in upper right corner. Upright folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Kriegsgefangene - Tirailleurs

Following the colonization of Africa, French troops recruited hundreds of soldiers from their colonies in the north and west to fight for the French Army. Fighting along side the French soldiers, zouaves, turcos, spahis and tirailleurs were initially formed into their own battalions but soon intermingled with the French troops on the battlefield. They were particularly active during the Second Empire, when they represented France in the Crimean War, the Italian Campaign and Franco-Prussian War. Their participation in the French army ended in 1962 when Algeria won its independence from France. These two Senegalese tirailleurs sitting cross-legged beside a standing French tirailleur, were photographed in Munich around 1871. Following the colonization of Africa, French troops recruited hundreds of soldiers from their colonies in the north and west to fight for the French Army. Fighting along side the French soldiers, zouaves, turcos, spahis and tirailleurs were initially formed into their own battalions but soon intermingled with the French troops on the battlefield. They were particularly active during the Second Empire, when they represented France in the Crimean War, the Italian Campaign and Franco-Prussian War. Their participation in the French army ended in 1962 when Algeria won its independence from France. These two Senegalese tirailleurs sitting cross-legged beside a standing French tirailleur, were photographed in Munich around 1871. Photographer unknown. Writing on back of photograph partly illegible.

Kriegs-Tabell uber die Königl: Preussische Trouppen

Original watercolor and ink manuscript by Amberg; schema of uniform facings with color blason as ornament in each corner. Original watercolor and ink manuscript by Amberg; schema of uniform facings with color blason as ornament in each corner. Upright folio; no margins; slightly worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1957.

Kriegs-Scenen B. Pioniers Stellen eine Brücke Her

One of a collection of 3 lithograph plates; tinted lithograph after von Habermann; soldiers breaking rocks and repairing damaged bridge in background. One of a collection of 3 lithograph plates; tinted lithograph after von Habermann; soldiers breaking rocks and repairing damaged bridge in background. Large oblong folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. Hamburg, Schulz, 1954.

Kriegs-Scenen B. III. Kürassier-Attaque

One of a collection of lithograph plates; color lithograph after F. von Habermann; charge of cuirassiers on battlefield. One of a collection of lithograph plates; color lithograph after F. von Habermann; charge of cuirassiers on battlefield. Large oblong folio; margins intact. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978.

Krieger von Guébé: Guerriers de l'isle de Guébé

2nd in pair of lithographs by Honegger numbered 30-a and 19; standing uniform figure, holding spear and narrow shield. From: 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen des Menschen der verschiedenen Rassen und Stamme nach den neuesten Entdeckungen und vorzuglichsten Originalien' (Zurich) [See also: Bewohner von Iava. Ein Leibgardist. Der Vorfechter.] 2nd in pair of lithographs by Honegger numbered 30-a and 19; standing uniform figure, holding spear and narrow shield. From: 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen des Menschen der verschiedenen Rassen und Stamme nach den neuesten Entdeckungen und vorzuglichsten Originalien' (Zurich) [See also: Bewohner von Iava. Ein Leibgardist. Der Vorfechter.] Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; slight foxing, clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

Kress Chevaux-Legers im Lager bei Acs

Lithograph by and after Pettenkofen, dated 1849 by artist, printed by Höfelich; soldiers sitting and reclining around campfire, smaller figures of soldiers and horses on plain in background. Uncolored print of lithograph with same title. Lithograph by and after Pettenkofen, dated 1849 by artist, printed by Höfelich; soldiers sitting and reclining around campfire, smaller figures of soldiers and horses on plain in background. Uncolored print of lithograph with same title. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean.

Kragenlitzen mit weissem Spiegel; ganz gelbe Kragenlitzen: Ärmellitzen mit 5.5 cm blauern Sp.; ganz gelbe Ärmellitzen

3rd in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; 4 drawings of gold collar and sleeve insignia on green cloth. 3rd in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; 4 drawings of gold collar and sleeve insignia on green cloth. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Kragenabzeichen Für die Wache des Präsidenten; Kragenabzeichen der Regimenter; Abzeichen für Musiker

16th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 3 small insignia (buttons?) of Lorraine cross, gold lyre, and the numeral "2". 16th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 3 small insignia (buttons?) of Lorraine cross, gold lyre, and the numeral "2". Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.

Kragenabzeichen der deutschen Truppen im slowakischen Heer; Kragenabzeichen der Gebirgstruppen; Mützenabzeichen für d...

15th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 3 small insignia (pins?) of silver swastika, silver flower, and bronze Lorraine cross. 15th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 3 small insignia (pins?) of silver swastika, silver flower, and bronze Lorraine cross. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.

Kragen der Offiziere; Ärmel der Offiziere...

22nd in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; 4 drawings of collar, wrist and shoulder facings, on blue cloth. 22nd in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; 4 drawings of collar, wrist and shoulder facings, on blue cloth. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Kragen der Offiziere; Ärmel der Offiziere; Offizier-Stellvertreter...

6th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; 5 drawings of collar, shoulder, wrist and cap insignia on gray-green cloth, and gold button. 6th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; 5 drawings of collar, shoulder, wrist and cap insignia on gray-green cloth, and gold button. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

KP 86 Div. H.Q. Mess, Camp Howze, Texas '43

Oil on canvas; soldiers working in kitchen performing various tasks. Reproduced in 'Art in the Armed Forces' edited by Aimée Crane (New York, Hyperion Press, 1944), page 11. Oil on canvas; soldiers working in kitchen performing various tasks. Reproduced in 'Art in the Armed Forces' edited by Aimée Crane (New York, Hyperion Press, 1944), page 11. Oblong folio.

Kozusczina

Kozusczina

Brown University

Unsigned ink, wash and watercolor drawing mounted on card; distant view of church; log cabin. Sketch for lithograph entitled 'En der Gegend von Kozusczina. Den 11 Julius, 1812'; log-cabin used in lithograph 'In der Gegend von Tschoulanoui, Den. 7 Julius 1812'. Unsigned ink, wash and watercolor drawing mounted on card; distant view of church; log cabin. Sketch for lithograph entitled 'En der Gegend von Kozusczina. Den 11 Julius, 1812'; log-cabin used in lithograph 'In der Gegend von Tschoulanoui, Den. 7 Julius 1812'. Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. 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/)

Kozakken

Kozakken

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue, one on left seated and eating from a bowl, the other standing and eating from a bone. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue, one on left seated and eating from a bowl, the other standing and eating from a bone. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Kourdish horseman or Bashi-Bazouk

Original unsigned pencil drawing heightened in watercolor and crayon or chalk; horseman in native military costume with lance, riding towards right, landscape background with mountains. Original unsigned pencil drawing heightened in watercolor and crayon or chalk; horseman in native military costume with lance, riding towards right, landscape background with mountains. Small oblong folio; no margins; clean. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.

Koulneff Général Major: Кyльнeвь Teнepaль Maiopь

3rd in collection of 4 stipple-engraved plates (from book) by Vendramini after Saint-Aubin; 'Portrait of Major-General Koulneff; bust-length, standing to left, with head turned to look to right, wearing fur cloak over his left shoulder, military uniform with sash and decorations, cross suspended from a ribbon around his neck' -- British Museum. 3rd in collection of 4 stipple-engraved plates (from book) by Vendramini after Saint-Aubin; 'Portrait of Major-General Koulneff; bust-length, standing to left, with head turned to look to right, wearing fur cloak over his left shoulder, military uniform with sash and decorations, cross suspended from a ribbon around his neck' -- British Museum. Upright, matted; margins intact, except trimmed close on (d); clean. New York, Henry L. Bokelman, 1948.

Kot Dafadar Major. 5th Bombay Cavalry, 1897

One of a collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Bowling) of uniform figures. One of a collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Bowling) of uniform figures. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1953.

Kossynier. Sensenträger

One of a collection of 2 color engravings and 1 color lithograph song sheets, each with illustrations of sensenträger in military costume and heroic pose. See also: Polens Freiheitskampf and Polnischer National Gesang. One of a collection of 2 color engravings and 1 color lithograph song sheets, each with illustrations of sensenträger in military costume and heroic pose. See also: Polens Freiheitskampf and Polnischer National Gesang. Upright; margins trimmed; clean. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Kossuth's Gebet auf dem Schlachtfelde

Colored lithograph imagerie numbered 1479; Kossuth kneeling, right arm raised, between rows of grave-mounds, while troops look on, priest in left background, fort on hill in distance. Colored lithograph imagerie numbered 1479; Kossuth kneeling, right arm raised, between rows of grave-mounds, while troops look on, priest in left background, fort on hill in distance. Oblong folio; margins.

Kossuth Huszár, 1848

Kossuth Huszár, 1848

Brown University

8th in suite of 9 hand-colored drypoint(?) drawings, signed and dated by Greter, showing hussar uniforms; mounted hussar in blue jacket, red trousers, red trim, riding toward left. 8th in suite of 9 hand-colored drypoint(?) drawings, signed and dated by Greter, showing hussar uniforms; mounted hussar in blue jacket, red trousers, red trim, riding toward left. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio st. red on cover. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.

Kossuth Dictator Ungarn's

Colored lithograph by Bülow; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat on table at left, battle in right distance. Colored lithograph by Bülow; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat on table at left, battle in right distance. Upright medium folio; margins intact; margins worn and foxed. Munich, Wölfle, 1961.

Kossuth

Kossuth

Brown University

Pages (321), 327 from Le Petit Journal; colored wood-engraved cover illustration after Meyer; oval bust portrait in uniform. Pages (321), 327 from Le Petit Journal; colored wood-engraved cover illustration after Meyer; oval bust portrait in uniform. Folio, unbound; worn, soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.