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

Kara Djéenem: Lieutenant colonel d'Artillerie

One of 5 (of 22) color lithograph plates of uniform figures by C. Motte. From 'Uniformes de l'Armée Turque en 1828 d'après des dessins authentiques' One of 5 (of 22) color lithograph plates of uniform figures by C. Motte. From 'Uniformes de l'Armée Turque en 1828 d'après des dessins authentiques' Upright; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Sotheby, 1954.

Kaplan der cechoslovakischen Legion in Frankreich Sommer 1918

One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Chaplain in black with cross. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Chaplain in black with cross. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.

Kapitain van de Infanterie der Staande Armee, met Zyne Vrouw

One of a collection of 3 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates after Langendijk, this one being engraved by W. Nieuwhoff. Woman walking arm-in-arm with officer. One of a collection of 3 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates after Langendijk, this one being engraved by W. Nieuwhoff. Woman walking arm-in-arm with officer. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, orange leather label stamped gold; soiled, margins trimmed and top margin torn. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Kanonnier der Nederlandsche Koloniale Troepen, en Eene Reukwater-verkoopster

One of a suite of 12 numbered hand colored engraved plates (except no. 8, which is uncolored) of military and naval uniform figures, each posed outdoors with woman or vendor; watercolor copy of no.8 inserted to show colors; plate by Joh. Bemme after Langendijk. Soldier with sword talking to woman merchant with basket on dirt path. One of a suite of 12 numbered hand colored engraved plates (except no. 8, which is uncolored) of military and naval uniform figures, each posed outdoors with woman or vendor; watercolor copy of no.8 inserted to show colors; plate by Joh. Bemme after Langendijk. Soldier with sword talking to woman merchant with basket on dirt path. Small folio; bound in 1/4 tan morocco stamped gold and tan marble boards; yellowed; book plate of Prince de la Moskawa.

Kanonier der Reserve-Feld-Batterie

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki and blue uniform with sword and pistol, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki and blue uniform with sword and pistol, 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.

Kanaka, Noumea, New Caledonia

Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Shannon, of the head of a Kanaka man, native of New Caledonia; accompanying notation reads: "Kanaka, referring to indigenous Hawaiian people"; Noumea, New Caledonia. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Shannon, of the head of a Kanaka man, native of New Caledonia; accompanying notation reads: "Kanaka, referring to indigenous Hawaiian people"; Noumea, New Caledonia. Shannon served as a war artist with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific War Art Unit in 1943. Later became picture editor and illustrator for the Army Information and Education Division, New York, 1944-1946.

Kanaka in Mother Hubbard, Noumea, New Caledonia

Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Shannon, of the back of a New Caledonia Kanaka women, attired in a long loose traditional dress; notations as to color next to the figure; Noumea, New Caledonia. Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Shannon, of the back of a New Caledonia Kanaka women, attired in a long loose traditional dress; notations as to color next to the figure; Noumea, New Caledonia. Shannon served as a war artist with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific War Art Unit in 1943. Later became picture editor and illustrator for the Army Information and Education Division, New York, 1944-1946.

Kampen Jagers of Scherpschutter

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with left hand on hip and right hand on walking stick. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with left hand on hip and right hand on walking stick. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Kamiesch: État Major du Phlégéthon

3rd in collection of 3 mounted original sepia (albumen print) photographs by Henri Durand-Brager & Lassimonne, numbered 44; portrait group of 6 seated and standing naval officers on deck of ship, some smoking pipes. The French steam-corvette Le Phlégéthon arrived in Kamlesch, Crimea in late July 1855 with French prisoners exchanged with Russian prisoners at Odessa which they had taken on board at Constantinople 3rd in collection of 3 mounted original sepia (albumen print) photographs by Henri Durand-Brager & Lassimonne, numbered 44; portrait group of 6 seated and standing naval officers on deck of ship, some smoking pipes. The French steam-corvette Le Phlégéthon arrived in Kamlesch, Crimea in late July 1855 with French prisoners exchanged with Russian prisoners at Odessa which they had taken on board at Constantinople Upright folio, matted; side margins trimmed; margin soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.

Kalmuck

Kalmuck

Brown University

One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. Small; bound in 3/4 red leather tooled gold and marble boards with red leather cover label stamped gold "Uniformen"; drawings slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1963.

Kalmouk. Turkoman

Kalmouk. Turkoman

Brown University

25th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of Kalmyk and Turkmen soldiers, one an archer, in beige and violet cloaks, respectively. 25th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of Kalmyk and Turkmen soldiers, one an archer, in beige and violet cloaks, respectively. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 29. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Kalmouck Torgaute: (entre le Wolga et le Jaïk)

1st in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Couché; mounted Kalmuk archer in red-striped cloak, riding toward left, shooting arrow back toward right. 1st in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Couché; mounted Kalmuk archer in red-striped cloak, riding toward left, shooting arrow back toward right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 1. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Kalakaua, King of the Hawaiian Islands, 1874-1891

Original sepia photograph by Gurney; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless. Original sepia photograph by Gurney; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hatless. Small upright, mounted on board; margins; clean. Providence, James Tyson, 1955. title provided by cataloger

Kaisl: Königl: Ungarische Infanterie

2nd of pair of line-engraved plates; group of infantrymen, outdoors, showing uniforms. 2nd of pair of line-engraved plates; group of infantrymen, outdoors, showing uniforms. Small oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuU1813mf-1a]; plate marks, margins intact. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Kaisl: Königl: Husaren

Kaisl: Königl: Husaren

Brown University

1st of pair of line-engraved plates; cavalry group, outdoors, showing uniforms. 1st of pair of line-engraved plates; cavalry group, outdoors, showing uniforms. Small oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuU1813mf-1b]; plate marks, margins intact. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Kaiserlicher Ulannen

Kaiserlicher Ulannen

Brown University

28th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted lancer in white jacket, teal trousers, riding toward right. 28th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted lancer in white jacket, teal trousers, riding toward right. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.

Kaiserlicher Soldat

Kaiserlicher Soldat

Brown University

35th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of infantryman in long gray coat, black cap, with shouldered rifle. 35th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of infantryman in long gray coat, black cap, with shouldered rifle. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.

Kaiserliche Vorposten

Kaiserliche Vorposten

Brown University

Hand-colored aquatint plate by Kunz after Seele; standing figure with gun doing sentry duty, nocturnal landscape background with 4 other infantrymen around fire at left. Hand-colored aquatint plate by Kunz after Seele; standing figure with gun doing sentry duty, nocturnal landscape background with 4 other infantrymen around fire at left. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Kaiserlich. Königl. Generalist

One of a collection of 8 hand colored plates by M.A. Lotter and Probst after Probst of uniforms. Two figures with swords and walking sticks in conversation near tents. One of a collection of 8 hand colored plates by M.A. Lotter and Probst after Probst of uniforms. Two figures with swords and walking sticks in conversation near tents. In dark red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; plate marks, margins. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Kaiserlich Russisches Kosacken Bivouac auf den Anhöhen bei Rechnitz am 24.sten Aug, 1813

4th of 8 (of ?) numbered copper-engraved plate after Zauerveid (Sauerwid); Cossacks resting, eating, caring for horses in open field, farm buildings or village in background. 4th of 8 (of ?) numbered copper-engraved plate after Zauerveid (Sauerwid); Cossacks resting, eating, caring for horses in open field, farm buildings or village in background. Oblong, unbound, in gray paper wrapper printed black, in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; wrapper foxed, plate clean. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1953.

Kaiserlich Russischer Uhlanen Officier

5th of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; mounted uhlan officer in blue uniform with yellow sash, holding sword; mountains in background. 5th of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; mounted uhlan officer in blue uniform with yellow sash, holding sword; mountains in background. Folio, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label st. gold "K. Russische Soldaten, c. 1815". Zurich, August Laube, 1954.

Kaiserlich Russische Infanterie mit der Ansicht von St. Tobst bey Nürnberg

One of a pair of color aquatints after G.A., infantry marching and halted in coutryside. [See also: Kaiserlich Russische Cavallerie mit der Ansicht von dem Laufer Thor zu Nürnberg.] One of a pair of color aquatints after G.A., infantry marching and halted in coutryside. [See also: Kaiserlich Russische Cavallerie mit der Ansicht von dem Laufer Thor zu Nürnberg.] Small oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins trimmed close, soiled, foxed. Paris, Bessel, 1955.

Kaiserlich Russische Cavallerie mit der Ansicht von dem Laufer Thor zu Nürnberg

One of a pair of color aquatints after G.A.; mounted and dismounted cavalry soldiers, buildings in background; [See also: Kaiserlich Russische Infanterie mit der Ansicht von St. Tobst bey Nürnberg.] One of a pair of color aquatints after G.A.; mounted and dismounted cavalry soldiers, buildings in background; [See also: Kaiserlich Russische Infanterie mit der Ansicht von St. Tobst bey Nürnberg.] Small oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins trimmed close; soiled, foxed. Paris, Bessel, 1955.

Kaiserl.russische Grenadiere,gez.b.Nbg,den 30.Mai 1815

One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor of a group of soldiers, some standing in a line. One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor of a group of soldiers, some standing in a line. Oblong, unbound. clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

Kaiserl. Russisches Militaire

Engraving; 9 mounted figures in military costume: 1. Baschkir, 2. Kirgize, 3. Calmuke, 4. Arnaute in der Krym, 5.6. Krymischer u. Nogaischer Tartar, 7.8. Kosaken, 9. Officier. Engraving; 9 mounted figures in military costume: 1. Baschkir, 2. Kirgize, 3. Calmuke, 4. Arnaute in der Krym, 5.6. Krymischer u. Nogaischer Tartar, 7.8. Kosaken, 9. Officier. Small oblong; plate mark, margins intact; clean.

Kaiserl. Russischer Uhlaner

6th of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; mounted uhlan cavalryman in blue uniform with white sash, outdoors. 6th of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; mounted uhlan cavalryman in blue uniform with white sash, outdoors. Folio, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label st. gold "K. Russische Soldaten, c. 1815". Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Kaiserl. Russischer Regulärer Kosaken Officier

7th of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; mounted Cossack cavalryman in blue jacket, red trousers, outdoors. 7th of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; mounted Cossack cavalryman in blue jacket, red trousers, outdoors. Folio, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "K. Russische Soldaten, c. 1815". Zurich, August Laube, 1954.

Kaiserl. Russischer Officier samt Gemeinen der Garde zu Fuss

2nd of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; 2 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman, facing each other, outdoors. 2nd of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; 2 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman, facing each other, outdoors. Folio, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "K. Russische Soldaten, c. 1815". Zurich, August Laube, 1954.

Kaiserl. Russischer Kirgis

9th of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; Kirghiz lancer in red overcoat, galloping through snow toward right. 9th of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; Kirghiz lancer in red overcoat, galloping through snow toward right. Folio, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "K. Russische Soldaten, c. 1815". Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.