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

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Light cavalry officers and trumpeter, 1807-1819

2nd in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored standing uniform group of 5 light cavalry officers, 1 trumpeter blowing trumpet. 2nd in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored standing uniform group of 5 light cavalry officers, 1 trumpeter blowing trumpet. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Jäger officers and men, 1816-1840

11th in set of 24 unbound line-lith. pl. of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; 5 standing uniform figures of Jäger officers, 1 smaller figure of soldier with rifle in right background. 11th in set of 24 unbound line-lith. pl. of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; 5 standing uniform figures of Jäger officers, 1 smaller figure of soldier with rifle in right background. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Infantry, Light Infantry, and Jägers, 1873-1900

24th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 8 standing infantry and riflemen, and 1 mounted officer. 24th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 8 standing infantry and riflemen, and 1 mounted officer. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Infantry uniforms, 1806-1812

1st in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; standing uniform group of 6 infantrymen, all in blue coats except 1 in green, drummer at center. 1st in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; standing uniform group of 6 infantrymen, all in blue coats except 1 in green, drummer at center. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Infantry officers and men, 1831-1868

15th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 6 standing officers and men. 15th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 6 standing officers and men. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Hussar uniforms, 1813-1822

3rd in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 1 mounted and 4 standing hussars, smaller figures in left background. 3rd in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 1 mounted and 4 standing hussars, smaller figures in left background. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Guard Corps officers, 1815-1825

10th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; 1 mounted and 5 standing uniform figures of Guards Corps officers. 10th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; 1 mounted and 5 standing uniform figures of Guards Corps officers. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Grenadier-Garde-Regiment (nun Infanterie-Leib-Regiment)

7th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored standing uniform group of 9 soldiers. 7th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored standing uniform group of 9 soldiers. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.

Königl. Bayerische Armee: General staff officers

4th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 6 staff officers in blue uniforms. 4th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 6 staff officers in blue uniforms. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Feld-Artillerie 1900

21st in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 7 standing artillery officers and men, in blue. 21st in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 7 standing artillery officers and men, in blue. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Dragoon officers, 1806-1822

8th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored standing uniform group of 6 officers. 8th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored standing uniform group of 6 officers. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Cuirassiers, 1830-1838

12th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 4 standing and 1 mounted cuirassiers. 12th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 4 standing and 1 mounted cuirassiers. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Chevaux-Regiment cavalrymen, 1830-1849

14th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 1 mounted and 4 standing Chevaux-Regiment cavalrymen. 14th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 1 mounted and 4 standing Chevaux-Regiment cavalrymen. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Chevaulegers-Regt., 1896-1900

18th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 6 standing light cavalry officers and men, in green uniforms. 18th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; colored uniform group of 6 standing light cavalry officers and men, in green uniforms. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Artillery officers and men, 1808-1821

9th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored standing uniform group of 6 artillery officers and men. 9th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored standing uniform group of 6 artillery officers and men. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. subtitle provided by cataloger

Königl. Bayerische Armee: Alarm 1870

17th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 6 standing infantry officers and men, trumpeter blowing horn at right. 17th in set of 24 unbound line-lithographic plates of uniform groups, by Nister after Braun; uncolored uniform group of 6 standing infantry officers and men, trumpeter blowing horn at right. Oblong elephant folio, unbound; slightly yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.

Königl. Baÿer. Ulan in Galla ausbadal (?) 1888. Braun

Original watercolor by Braun; 3/4 view of mounted figure, facing right. Original watercolor by Braun; 3/4 view of mounted figure, facing right. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Königl. Baierische Infanterie

Hand-colored line-engraving numbered 14; uniform group of soldiers drilling under supervision of 2 officers, building or barracks in left background. Hand-colored line-engraving numbered 14; uniform group of soldiers drilling under supervision of 2 officers, building or barracks in left background. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; yellowed, slightly stained and worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Konigl. Baier. Landhusar.

Hand-colored lithograph; mounted figure riding toward foreground, smaller mounted figures in background. Hand-colored lithograph; mounted figure riding toward foreground, smaller mounted figures in background. Upright small folio, matted medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; poor impression. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Königl: Preussische Bürger Garde

34th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; staff officer in navy blue uniform, gold trim, cocked hat, holding sword, looking toward left. 34th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; staff officer in navy blue uniform, gold trim, cocked hat, holding sword, looking toward left. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl: Preuss.: Dragoner; Uhlanen Regiment

18th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of dragoon, in light blue jacket, gray trousers, red trim, and uhlan, in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, gold trim. 18th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of dragoon, in light blue jacket, gray trousers, red trim, and uhlan, in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, gold trim. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957

Königl: Preuss. Husaren Regiment

20th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; hussar in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, white trim, in profile, walking toward right with sabre under arm. 20th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; hussar in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, white trim, in profile, walking toward right with sabre under arm. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl: Preuss. Gendarmerie

33rd in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; gendarme in green jacket, gray trousers, facing right with hand extended. 33rd in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; gendarme in green jacket, gray trousers, facing right with hand extended. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl: Preuss. Dragoner Regiment

15th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; standing dragoon in light blue jacket, blue-gray trousers, gold trim; arms folded, looking right. 15th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; standing dragoon in light blue jacket, blue-gray trousers, gold trim; arms folded, looking right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl: Preuss:: Husaren Regiment

24th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; back view, hussar in blue jacket, gray trousers, white and gold trim, walking toward left. 24th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; back view, hussar in blue jacket, gray trousers, white and gold trim, walking toward left. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957

Königl: Preuss:: Husaren Regiment

23rd in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; hussar in dark blue jacket, gray trousers, red and gold trim, looking toward right. 23rd in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; hussar in dark blue jacket, gray trousers, red and gold trim, looking toward right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957

Königl: Preuss:: Husaren Regiment

22nd in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; hussar in dark blue jacket, gray trousers, red and gold trim, looking toward right. 22nd in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; hussar in dark blue jacket, gray trousers, red and gold trim, looking toward right. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl: Preuss: reitende Garde Artillerie

27th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; artilleryman in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, in profile facing right, with sword under arm. 27th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; artilleryman in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, in profile facing right, with sword under arm. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl: Preuss: reitende Artillerie

28th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; artilleryman standing with hand on hip, in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, shako with tall yellow plume. 28th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; artilleryman standing with hand on hip, in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, shako with tall yellow plume. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Königl: Preuss: Husaren; Dragoner Regiment

17th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of hussar, in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, and dragoon, in light blue jacket, gray trousers, both holding sabres. 17th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of hussar, in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, and dragoon, in light blue jacket, gray trousers, both holding sabres. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957