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

Kaiserl. Russischer Jäger Officier und Gemeiner

4th of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; 2 standing uniform figures of officer with sword leading infantryman with rifle, outdoors. 4th of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; 2 standing uniform figures of officer with sword leading infantryman with rifle, outdoors. Folio, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "K. Russische Soldaten, c. 1815". Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Kaiserl. Russischer Generaladjutant

1st of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; full-length mounted uniform figure of Russian general in green uniform, holding sword, on brown horse, outdoors. 1st of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; full-length mounted uniform figure of Russian general in green uniform, holding sword, on brown horse, outdoors. Folio, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "K. Russische Soldaten, c. 1815". Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Kaiserl. Russischer Gemeiner der Garde und Gemeiner der Linien Infanterie

3rd of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; 2 standing uniform figures of Guardsman and line infantryman, outdoors. 3rd of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; 2 standing uniform figures of Guardsman and line infantryman, outdoors. Folio, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label st. gold "K. Russische Soldaten, c. 1815". Zurich, August Laube, 1954.

Kaiserl. Russischer donscher Kosak und krimscher Tartar

8th of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; 2 mounted cavalrymen, 1 Cossack and 1 Crimean Tartar, outdoors. 8th of 9 colored engraved plates after Wolf; 2 mounted cavalrymen, 1 Cossack and 1 Crimean Tartar, outdoors. Folio, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label st. gold "K. Russische Soldaten, c. 1815". Zurich, August Laube, 1954.

Kaiser Ludwig Napoleon als Hilfespender bei den Uiberschwemmungen in Lyon

One of a collection of colored, tinted and uncolored lithograph plates of military, campaign and other scenes etc., printed by Lanzedelli or Jac. Loder. Napoleon and crew in boat, other boats rescuing people from buildings. One of a collection of colored, tinted and uncolored lithograph plates of military, campaign and other scenes etc., printed by Lanzedelli or Jac. Loder. Napoleon and crew in boat, other boats rescuing people from buildings. Oblong, unbound; margins trimmed, yellowed and slightly soiled; in maroon cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Lancedelli--European Events 2nd Empire." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Kaiser Joseph II auf ein Schimmel: Dédié à sa Majesté Marie Thérèse, Impératrice Douairiere, Reine Apostolique d'Hong...

Copper-engraving by de Mechel after Brand; Kaiser and officers, mounted, reviewing troops from a knoll, small structure or wall with vines at left. Copper-engraving by de Mechel after Brand; Kaiser and officers, mounted, reviewing troops from a knoll, small structure or wall with vines at left. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; matted folio. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Kaiser Carl VI presenting trophy

2nd of pair of copper-engraving by Elias Schaffhauser after Kollman, showing sovereign presenting awards, royal gallery in background. Depicts the Emperor at a shooting competition that was held outside Vienna over 14 days in 1739 for the citizens. 2nd of pair of copper-engraving by Elias Schaffhauser after Kollman, showing sovereign presenting awards, royal gallery in background. Depicts the Emperor at a shooting competition that was held outside Vienna over 14 days in 1739 for the citizens. Long narrow folio, 2 prints [cf. AuP1739gf-1]; margins trimmed; manuscript legends below, worn. From: 'Beschreibung des Kaiserl. Gnaden- und Frey-Schiessen, welches von Jhro Kaiser- und Königlich Katholischen Majestät Carolo sexto der wienerischen Burgerschaft durch vierzehen Täg gegeben worden : in dem Jahr 1739'. (Also reproduced in 1716 volume) Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger

Kaiser Carl VI arriving at shooting match

One of a pair of copper engravings by Elias Schaffhauser after Kollman, showing arrival of carriages and escort at royal gallery in military area, city in background. Depicts the Emperor's arrival for a shooting competition that was held outside Vienna over 14 days in 1739 for the citizens. One of a pair of copper engravings by Elias Schaffhauser after Kollman, showing arrival of carriages and escort at royal gallery in military area, city in background. Depicts the Emperor's arrival for a shooting competition that was held outside Vienna over 14 days in 1739 for the citizens. Long narrow folding folio; margins trimmed; manuscript legends below, worn. From: 'Beschreibung des Kaiserl. Gnaden- und Frey-Schiessen, welches von Jhro Kaiser- und Königlich Katholischen Majestät Carolo sexto der wienerischen Burgerschaft durch vierzehen Täg gegeben worden : in dem Jahr 1739'. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Kaiser Alexander Grenadier Regt... 1843

19th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 4 standing figures of grenadier, guard, and rifle regimental officers, in cobblestone barracks entryway. 19th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 4 standing figures of grenadier, guard, and rifle regimental officers, in cobblestone barracks entryway. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

Kaiser - Russische Grenadiers Musquetiers und Tager welche den 3 u. 4. August 1799 durch Augsburg zogen

One of a collection of 6 hand-colored aquatint plates after Weber of uniform groups. 4 soldiers huddled together, one holding his pistol to the head of another, while two younger solders stand to the side. One of a collection of 6 hand-colored aquatint plates after Weber of uniform groups. 4 soldiers huddled together, one holding his pistol to the head of another, while two younger solders stand to the side. Upright, unbound, soiled, foxed and creased; in green slip-case, red leather label stamped gold. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1947.

Kais: russ: Kabardiner Gardist oder edler Tscherkesse

One of a collection of 9 (of 12?) color engravings; trimmed and mounted together on one sheet, each showing 1 mounted figure in uniform or military costume. Mounted archer One of a collection of 9 (of 12?) color engravings; trimmed and mounted together on one sheet, each showing 1 mounted figure in uniform or military costume. Mounted archer Upright, mounted together on folio paper and matted; margins trimmed; soiled, foxed. Munich, Gröber collection, 1953.

Kais: König: Oester: Armee. K.K. Linien-Infanterie 1853

Color lithograph by and after Sonntag; central uniform group surrounded by ornamental border with 12 oblong illustrations of which 4 are of uniform groups, 1600-1840, and 8 are military scenes, showing uniforms. Color lithograph by and after Sonntag; central uniform group surrounded by ornamental border with 12 oblong illustrations of which 4 are of uniform groups, 1600-1840, and 8 are military scenes, showing uniforms. Large oblong folio; margins; margins worn and slightly torn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.

Kairiki okatame obasho zuke

Describes Perry's visit of Japan in detail including the distance travelled, number of troops, and detailed description of ships. Right side of print includes list of government fortifications, emblems of feudal lords that are represented, lists of people and their welath. Describes Perry's visit of Japan in detail including the distance travelled, number of troops, and detailed description of ships. Right side of print includes list of government fortifications, emblems of feudal lords that are represented, lists of people and their welath. Woodcut print by unknown artist; issued in wrapper. Rutland, VT, Tuttle, 1953.

Kadeffenkorps. Erste Uniform u. Ausrüstung. um 1756

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum, etc. Figure in blue coat with black hat and rifle, from behind. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum, etc. Figure in blue coat with black hat and rifle, from behind. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Kabul, Bala Hissar, June 1880

A group of 13 British officers from the Corps of Royal Engineers in front of the entrance to an Afghan building with carved woodwork and 'European' windows, opening towards the outside, heliograph on right; [on verso - Royal Engineers officers peering through windows of building]. The officers are: First row, sitting on folding chairs, from left to right: 1 Lieut. J.C.L. Campbell, Cdt No. 2 Coy Bengal S&M 2 Lieut. C. Maxwell, Adjutant 3 Lieut. J.B. Fullerton or Randolph (?) 4 Major/Colonel G. Hills, C.R.G. 5 Capt. M.C. Brackenbury, field engineer with Kabul Field Force 6 Colonel W. North 7 Lieut. George Kenneth Scott-Moncrieff. Second row, standing, from left to right: 8 Lieut. H. Dove 9 Lieut. G.H.B. Gordon 10 Captain C.H.M. Kensington 11 Lieut. A.H. Kenny 12 Lieut. G.H. Sim 13 Lieut. H. Whistler Smith, superintendent of army signalling A group of 13 British officers from the Corps of Royal Engineers in front of the entrance to an Afghan building with carved woodwork and 'European' windows, opening towards the outside, heliograph on right; [on verso - Royal Engineers officers peering through windows of building]. The officers are: First row, sitting on folding chairs, from left to right: 1 Lieut. J.C.L. Campbell, Cdt No. 2 Coy Bengal S&M 2 Lieut. C. Maxwell, Adjutant 3 Lieut. J.B. Fullerton or Randolph (?) 4 Major/Colonel G. Hills, C.R.G. 5 Capt. M.C. Brackenbury, field engineer with Kabul Field Force 6 Colonel W. North 7 Lieut. George Kenneth Scott-Moncrieff. Second row, standing, from left to right: 8 Lieut. H. Dove 9 Lieut. G.H.B. Gordon 10 Captain C.H.M. Kensington 11 Lieut. A.H. Kenny 12 Lieut. G.H. Sim 13 Lieut. H. Whistler Smith, superintendent of army signalling Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Kabul, Bala Hissar, June 1880

Almost frontal view of the northern facade of the main building in the R.E. Quarters in the lower Bala Hissar. In the upper background the crenelated walls leading to the upper Bala Hissar are seen. Standing behind the open windows are the same officers as present in the group photograph, on verso [Royal Engineers officers seated outside building]. Upper row, from left to right: 1 Capt. M.C. Brackenbury, field engineer with Kabul Field Force 2 Lt. G.H. Sim 3 Lieut. George Kenneth Scott-Moncrieff 4 Major/Colonel G. Hills, C.R.G. 5 Lieut. C. Maxwell, Adjutant 6 Lieut. G.H.B. Gordon 7 Lieut. J.B. Fullerton or Randolph (?) 8 Colonel W. North 9 Lieut. A.H. Kenny. Lower row, from left to right: 10 Lieut. J.C.L. Campbell, Cdt No. 2 Coy Bengal S&M 11 Captain C.H.M. Kensington 12 Lieut. H. Whistler Smith, superintendent of army signalling 13 The little dog lies almost at the same place as in photo on verso Almost frontal view of the northern facade of the main building in the R.E. Quarters in the lower Bala Hissar. In the upper background the crenelated walls leading to the upper Bala Hissar are seen. Standing behind the open windows are the same officers as present in the group photograph, on verso [Royal Engineers officers seated outside building]. Upper row, from left to right: 1 Capt. M.C. Brackenbury, field engineer with Kabul Field Force 2 Lt. G.H. Sim 3 Lieut. George Kenneth Scott-Moncrieff 4 Major/Colonel G. Hills, C.R.G. 5 Lieut. C. Maxwell, Adjutant 6 Lieut. G.H.B. Gordon 7 Lieut. J.B. Fullerton or Randolph (?) 8 Colonel W. North 9 Lieut. A.H. Kenny. Lower row, from left to right: 10 Lieut. J.C.L. Campbell, Cdt No. 2 Coy Bengal S&M 11 Captain C.H.M. Kensington 12 Lieut. H. Whistler Smith, superintendent of army signalling 13 The little dog lies almost at the same place as in photo on verso Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Kabool Gate, Jellalabad. Artillery passing through on the 20. Dec. 1878

Signed wash drawing; artillery team passing through gate watched by mounted officer and local people. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, February 1, 1879 Signed wash drawing; artillery team passing through gate watched by mounted officer and local people. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, February 1, 1879 Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953 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/)

Kaballerie-Rittmeister 1945

17th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; profile view of standing uniform figure of cavalry officer, facing right, arms folded on chest; image of insignia at upper left. 17th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; profile view of standing uniform figure of cavalry officer, facing right, arms folded on chest; image of insignia at upper left. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

K.russische Jäger und Jägergrenadiere vom 38.Regiment,gez.bei Nbg.,den 28.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 soldiers standing, seated and lying on the ground. 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 soldiers standing, seated and lying on the ground. Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

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Original pencil drawing by Pfc. Karl Rittmann mounted on card; soldier seated peeling potatoes over empty Wheaties box, another soldier behind him Original pencil drawing by Pfc. Karl Rittmann mounted on card; soldier seated peeling potatoes over empty Wheaties box, another soldier behind him Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)

K.O. Yorkshire Lt. Infantry, 51st and 105th Foot

Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 infantrymen with shouldered rifles, marching down path outdoors. Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 infantrymen with shouldered rifles, marching down path outdoors. Folio, unbound; some edges etc. soiled and worn, but images in good condition; in 2 red cloth cases, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

K.K. Wiener-Militair Polizey-Wach-Corps nach der neuen Adjustirung

1st of pair of colored lithographs of uniform groups, showing mounted and dismounted officers. 1st of pair of colored lithographs of uniform groups, showing mounted and dismounted officers. Upright folio, 2 prints [cf. AuU1850f-1b]; margins intact. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

K.K. Wiener-Militair Polizey-Wach-Corps nach der neuen Adjustirung

2nd of pair of colored lithographs of uniform groups, showing standing officer, non-commissioned officer, private. 2nd of pair of colored lithographs of uniform groups, showing standing officer, non-commissioned officer, private. Upright folio, 2 prints [cf. AuU1850f-1a]; margins intact. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

K.K. Wiener Bürger-Militair

Color lithograph by Ignatz Sonntag, printed by Leykum & Co.; panorama of parade and review outside Vienna, uniform figures and groups in foreground. Color lithograph by Ignatz Sonntag, printed by Leykum & Co.; panorama of parade and review outside Vienna, uniform figures and groups in foreground. Large oblong folio; margins trimmed; crease in center, marginal tear. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

K.K. Ungarischer Jäger

K.K. Ungarischer Jäger

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1st of 3 small engravings; uniform figure with rifle, outdoors. 1st of 3 small engravings; uniform figure with rifle, outdoors. Upright, mounted together on oblong medium folio white board, 3 prints [cf. AuU1806f-1b-c]; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.

K.K. Uhlanen auf dem Marsche

Color lithograph by and after Fachini, printed by Trentsensky; uniform group of 2 mounted soldiers and one standing beside horse, landscape background. Color lithograph by and after Fachini, printed by Trentsensky; uniform group of 2 mounted soldiers and one standing beside horse, landscape background. Large oblong folio; margins trimmed; soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

K.K. Trabanten Leibgarde

Colored lithograph after Schindler; uniform figures of officer and soldier, the latter facing left and holding halberd. Colored lithograph after Schindler; uniform figures of officer and soldier, the latter facing left and holding halberd. Upright medium folio, matted folio; margins intact.

K.k. Steiermarkisches Schützen Freicorps

2nd of 3 colored lithographic plates of uniform groups; 3 infantrymen, standing. 2nd of 3 colored lithographic plates of uniform groups; 3 infantrymen, standing. Upright medium folio, 3 prints [cf. AuU1848mf-a-c]; margins intact. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.