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.
This collection is part of Brown University Library, hosted by Brown University.

Items in this collection

Königl. Sachsil. Infanterie petit tenue

Original unsigned watercolor; full profile view of infantry officer in gray greatcoat, black hat, walking toward left. Original unsigned watercolor; full profile view of infantry officer in gray greatcoat, black hat, walking toward left. Upright small folio, matted; no margins; clean, wrinkled. Note in upper right corner : "Weiland 87".

Königl. Preussische Militair. No. 6. Garde Hussaren

One of a collection of 3 (of ?) hand-colored line lithographs or engraved plates (close to imagerie-type) of uniform groups. One of a collection of 3 (of ?) hand-colored line lithographs or engraved plates (close to imagerie-type) of uniform groups. Oblong medium folio; margins intact.

Königl. Preussische Militair. No. 5. Garde Hussaren

One of a collection of 3 (of?) hand-colored line lithographs or engraved plates (close to imagerie-type) of uniform groups. One of a collection of 3 (of?) hand-colored line lithographs or engraved plates (close to imagerie-type) of uniform groups. Oblong medium folio, one of 3 prints; margins intact.

Königl. Preussische Generalität

1st in suite of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups by and after Rugendas; 2 standing figures of generals in blue coats, buff trousers, tricorn hats, looking toward right; troop of cavalry in background. 1st in suite of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups by and after Rugendas; 2 standing figures of generals in blue coats, buff trousers, tricorn hats, looking toward right; troop of cavalry in background. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Konigl. Preussische Artillerie

8th in collection of 9 original watercolor and gouache drawings (for 'Charakteristische Darstellung der vorzüglichsten europäischen Militairs'), this one by Seele; night scene of 7 artillerymen in blue jackets and white trousers, firing cannon toward left. 8th in collection of 9 original watercolor and gouache drawings (for 'Charakteristische Darstellung der vorzüglichsten europäischen Militairs'), this one by Seele; night scene of 7 artillerymen in blue jackets and white trousers, firing cannon toward left. Unbound, in portfolio; margins; some margins scratched. titles provided by cataloger, from handwritten notes on verso

Königl. Preussisch: Linien Truppen

8th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; infantryman in dark blue jacket, white trousers, with shouldered rifle, marching toward left. 8th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; infantryman in dark blue jacket, white trousers, with shouldered rifle, marching toward left. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl. Preuss. Uhlanen Regiment

26th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; mounted uhlan lancer in blue jacket, gray trousers, scarlet trim, riding toward left. 26th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; mounted uhlan lancer in blue jacket, gray trousers, scarlet trim, riding toward left. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957

Königl. Preuss. Jäger

Königl. Preuss. Jäger

Brown University

4th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; jäger in green jacket, gray trousers, holding rifle under arm, facing right. 4th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; jäger in green jacket, gray trousers, holding rifle under arm, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl. Preuss. Garde: Landwehr

7th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; infantryman in dark blue jacket, gray trousers, rifle on shoulder, looking left, pointing toward right. 7th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; infantryman in dark blue jacket, gray trousers, rifle on shoulder, looking left, pointing toward right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl. Preuss. Garde: Fuss: Artillerie

29th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; artilleryman standing with arms folded, in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, facing right. 29th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; artilleryman standing with arms folded, in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl. Preuss. Garde-Schützen

3rd in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; rifleman in green jacket, gray trousers, holding grounded rifle, facing left. 3rd in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; rifleman in green jacket, gray trousers, holding grounded rifle, facing left. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl. Preuss. Garde Uhlanen

25th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; uhlan in blue jacket, gray trousers, mauve trim, looking toward right. 25th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; uhlan in blue jacket, gray trousers, mauve trim, looking toward right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl. Preuss. Garde Husaren Regiment

19th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; standing hussar in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, white trim, looking toward right. 19th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; standing hussar in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, white trim, looking toward right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl. Preuss. Garde Dragoner

14th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; standing dragoon guard in blue jacket, gray trousers, holding sabre, looking right. 14th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; standing dragoon guard in blue jacket, gray trousers, holding sabre, looking right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl. Preuss: Kaiser Franz Regiment

2nd in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; drum major in navy blue jacket, white trousers, shako with tall red cockade, holding baton. 2nd in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; drum major in navy blue jacket, white trousers, shako with tall red cockade, holding baton. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl. Preuss: Dragoner Regiment

16th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; back view, mounted dragoon in light blue jacket, gray trousers, red and gold trim, on black horse. 16th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; back view, mounted dragoon in light blue jacket, gray trousers, red and gold trim, on black horse. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl. Preuss: Cürassier Regiment

12th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; standing cuirassier in blue shirt, gray trousers, red and gold trim, facing right. 12th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; standing cuirassier in blue shirt, gray trousers, red and gold trim, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl. Preuss: Cürassier Regiment

13th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; back view, standing cuirassier in blue shirt, gray trousers, with arms folded, facing right. 13th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; back view, standing cuirassier in blue shirt, gray trousers, with arms folded, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl. Preuss: 1.tes Schlesisches Schützen Bataillon

6th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; rifleman in green jacket, gray trousers, walking toward left with gun slung under arm. 6th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; rifleman in green jacket, gray trousers, walking toward left with gun slung under arm. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl. Leibgarde der Hartschiere

Colored lithograph by and after K(raus); uniform group standing near portal. Colored lithograph by and after K(raus); uniform group standing near portal. Upright, mounted medium folio; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Königl. Dänisches Militär: Jäger. Infanterist. Cavallerist

1st in collection of 4 (of ?) hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; sharpshooter, infantryman and cavalryman on horse. 1st in collection of 4 (of ?) hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; sharpshooter, infantryman and cavalryman on horse. Oblong medium folio; margins; somewhat soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.

Königl. Bayersiche Armee: 1, Schweres Reiter-Regiment Prinz Karl von Bayern

16th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 6 standing cavalry officers and men. 16th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 6 standing cavalry officers and men. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.

Königl. Bayerische Chevaux-legers. 1837

Original (slightly crude) unsigned watercolor; 2 mounted and 4 standing uniform figures, outdoors. Original (slightly crude) unsigned watercolor; 2 mounted and 4 standing uniform figures, outdoors. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Ulanen-Regt., 1864-1900

19th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 6 standing and 1 mounted uhlan lancer officers and men. 19th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 6 standing and 1 mounted uhlan lancer officers and men. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Uhlan uniforms, 1813-1822

5th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 6 standing cavalry figures. 5th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 6 standing cavalry figures. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Train (1887-1900)

23rd in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 6 standing officers in blue. 23rd in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 6 standing officers in blue. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Seine Königliche Hoheit Prinz Luitpold von Bayern als Inhaber des ... Artillerie-Regiments

20th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of mounted prince, with 8 standing and 1 mounted artillery officers and men, in blue uniforms. 20th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of mounted prince, with 8 standing and 1 mounted artillery officers and men, in blue uniforms. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Sappers, engineers, etc. 1836-1887

22nd in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 8 standing and 2 mounted sappers, engineers, etc. 22nd in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 8 standing and 2 mounted sappers, engineers, etc. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: officer uniforms, 1810-1824

6th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 5 standing officers in dragoon helmets, 1 grenadier officer. 6th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 5 standing officers in dragoon helmets, 1 grenadier officer. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Line infantry officers and men, 1826-1839

13th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 6 standing line infantry officers and men, smaller mounted figure approaching in left background. 13th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 6 standing line infantry officers and men, smaller mounted figure approaching in left background. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger