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

K.K. Polnische adeliche Garde

Hand-colored copper engraving; mounted figure with standard riding left Hand-colored copper engraving; mounted figure with standard riding left Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951

K.K. Polnische Adelich Garde bein Aufwarten

Color engraving by G. Adamscheck after Borowesky; standing figure in uniform with sword raised in right hand. Color engraving by G. Adamscheck after Borowesky; standing figure in uniform with sword raised in right hand. Narrow small upright folio, matted folio; margins entirely trimmed away. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

K.K. östr. Artillerie u. Dragoner. K.K. östr. Infanterie

Colored lithograph by and after (Jean Nicholas?) Ventadour, printed by May; group of soldiers and officers outdoors. Number 6 in series 'Deutsche Reichstruppen'. Colored lithograph by and after (Jean Nicholas?) Ventadour, printed by May; group of soldiers and officers outdoors. Number 6 in series 'Deutsche Reichstruppen'. Small oblong folio; margins; soiled, creased. N.Y., Hobby Shoppe, 1948.

K.K. österreichischer Feldarzt, fec.Wien 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. 2 figures, one with blue jacket, and one with gray coat. 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. 2 figures, one with blue jacket, and one with gray coat. Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

K.K. Oestreichises Regt. Minotillo: Prussian Landwehr soldier, c. 1825

Original unsigned faint, unfinished pencil sketch; standing uniform figure, facing left; pencil title below. Original unsigned faint, unfinished pencil sketch; standing uniform figure, facing left; pencil title below. Small upright, matted; margins intact; yellowed. Subtitle supplied by cataloger

K.K. Oesterreichisches Regt. Minotillo

Original watercolor drawing, dated but not signed; 3 uniform figures, outdoors. Original watercolor drawing, dated but not signed; 3 uniform figures, outdoors. Small upright, mounted on cream paper; no margins. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.

K.K. Oesterreichisches Militair: Seressaner, und Croate

3rd in collection of 3 colored lithographic plates of uniform groups; 3 infantrymen, standing. 3rd in collection of 3 colored lithographic plates of uniform groups; 3 infantrymen, standing. Upright medium folio, 3 prints [cf. AuU1848mf-2a-b]; margins intact. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

K.K. Oesterreichisches Militair

One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures and groups. Soldier pointing with right hand and holding rifle with left. One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures and groups. Soldier pointing with right hand and holding rifle with left. Upright small folio, matted, unbound; in red marble board case, red leather back stamped gold; some soiling. Series title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Schulz, 1955.

K.K. Oesterreichischer Uhlan

One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures and groups. Soldier in green with plumed hat, arms folded across chest. One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures and groups. Soldier in green with plumed hat, arms folded across chest. Upright small folio, matted, unbound; in red marble board case, red leather back stamped gold; slightly soiled. Series title supplied by cataloger. Vienna, Nebehay, 1956.

K.K. Oesterreichische Armee No. 2.: Composite

Plate showing 6 scenes of Austrian soldiers, surrounded by additional scenes in margins. Plate showing 6 scenes of Austrian soldiers, surrounded by additional scenes in margins. Upright folio; margins; soiled, worn and torn.

K.K. Oesterreichische Armee No. 1.: Composite

Uncolored copy of lithograph by Pettenkofen and Weixelgärtner after Schindler; 13 vignettes of uniform figures, including 6 of military portraits, 1 of trophies, 1 of battle. Uncolored copy of lithograph by Pettenkofen and Weixelgärtner after Schindler; 13 vignettes of uniform figures, including 6 of military portraits, 1 of trophies, 1 of battle. Large upright folio; margins trimmed; foxed. Title supplied by cataloger. Middletown, Conn. Schwarz, 1956.

K.K. Oesterr: Militair Branchen [proof]

From collection of 205 hand-colored lithographic plates of uniform figures by Hauslab; proof plate of no. 34, showing 8 standing figures of various military branches. From collection of 205 hand-colored lithographic plates of uniform figures by Hauslab; proof plate of no. 34, showing 8 standing figures of various military branches. Oblong folio; no margins; edges frayed, worn.

K.K. Oest. Cavallerie-Officiers. No. IV. Uhlanen-Officier en campagne

Color lithograph; mounted officer waving sword, jumping horse off small ledge at left, landscape background. Color lithograph; mounted officer waving sword, jumping horse off small ledge at left, landscape background. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

K.K. Landwehre des Littorale um Triest

One of a collection of 11 color engraved plates and 2 duplicate uncolored plates of Austrian uniforms. Seven uniform figures, tents and hills in background. One of a collection of 11 color engraved plates and 2 duplicate uncolored plates of Austrian uniforms. Seven uniform figures, tents and hills in background. Oblong folio; unbound; plate marks, margins. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1955.

K.K. Kürassier Regt. Hohenzollern Hechingen

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. Soldier on horseback, from rear. 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. Soldier on horseback, from rear. Upright, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

K.K. Gränitzer Freÿ Chor

Colored engraving; figure in uniform with musket on shoulder, pistols at waist. Colored engraving; figure in uniform with musket on shoulder, pistols at waist. Upright; plate mark, margins intact. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

K.K. Erste Arcièrenleibgarde 1913

Color print after Ludwig Koch, 1913; mounted and standing uniform group, outdoors. Color print after Ludwig Koch, 1913; mounted and standing uniform group, outdoors. Oblong medium folio, 2 prints [cf. AuU1863-1913mf-1a]; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1956.

K.K. 5 Kürassier Regt. Sommariva

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 military band on horseback; figure with large drum in foreground. 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 military band on horseback; figure with large drum in foreground. Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

K.baierische Gendarmerie zu Fuss 1816

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 group of 4 soldiers. 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 group of 4 soldiers. Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

K.B. Reitende Artillerie

Colored lithograph by and after Kraus; mounted group going forward in field, showing Offizier, Trompeter, Feuerwerker, Gemeiner, Fuhrwesen Soldat. Colored lithograph by and after Kraus; mounted group going forward in field, showing Offizier, Trompeter, Feuerwerker, Gemeiner, Fuhrwesen Soldat. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; margins entirely trimmed away; yellowed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

K. Russischer Donischer Kosak von Regiment Kurnschatskoi

From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; mounted lancer in dark blue uniform, shako, on brown horse facing right, outdoors. From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; mounted lancer in dark blue uniform, shako, on brown horse facing right, outdoors. Oblong and upright medium folio; plate marks, margins intact; somewhat soiled, some margins trimmed; mounted and bound in folio-size 1/4 green morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Russian uniforms - Prague, 1797". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

K. Russ. Officier vom Kurrassierregiment ihro Maiest. der Kaiserin

From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; mounted cuirassier officer in gray cuirass, pale yellow trousers, gold trim, cocked hat; horse facing toward left, outdoors. From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; mounted cuirassier officer in gray cuirass, pale yellow trousers, gold trim, cocked hat; horse facing toward left, outdoors. Oblong and upright medium folio; plate marks, margins intact; somewhat soiled, some margins trimmed; mounted and bound in folio-size 1/4 green morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Russian uniforms - Prague, 1797". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

K. Russ. Kosak von Uralischen Regiment Obrist Borodin

Hand colored engraving; cossack galloping towards right, lance under arm. Hand colored engraving; cossack galloping towards right, lance under arm. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed; wrinkled, soiled. Munich, Grober collection, 1953,

K. Russ. Grenadier

K. Russ. Grenadier

Brown University

From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing figure of grenadier in green coat, white trousers, black trim, with shouldered rifle; tents and wagon in background. From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing figure of grenadier in green coat, white trousers, black trim, with shouldered rifle; tents and wagon in background. Oblong medium folio; plate marks, margins intact; somewhat soiled, some margins trimmed; mounted and bound in folio-size 1/4 green morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Russian uniforms - Prague, 1797". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

K. Russ. Dragoner von Regiment Goudowitsch. VI.

From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; mounted dragoon in dark green jacket, red facings, with slung carbine, holding upright sabre; facing right, outdoors. From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; mounted dragoon in dark green jacket, red facings, with slung carbine, holding upright sabre; facing right, outdoors. Upright medium folio; plate marks, margins intact; somewhat soiled, some margins trimmed; mounted and bound in folio-size 1/4 green morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Russian uniforms - Prague, 1797". N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

K. Ruschise Kosaken welche durch Prag den 11, 13, 15 Julÿ 1799 marschirt Sind

From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; mounted lancer in royal blue cloak, black hat with red plume, facing left, outdoors. From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; mounted lancer in royal blue cloak, black hat with red plume, facing left, outdoors. Oblong and upright medium folio; plate marks, margins intact; somewhat soiled, some margins trimmed; mounted and bound in folio-size 1/4 green morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Russian uniforms - Prague, 1797". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

K. Preussische Fuss: Artillerie

30th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; artilleryman in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, wearing pack and holding sword upright, facing left. 30th in collection of 35 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; artilleryman in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, wearing pack and holding sword upright, facing left. Unbound; in 1/4 red leather and marble board portfolio stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

K. bayerische Linien Infanterie

1st in pair of colored lithographs (by and after Kraus); standing uniform group, outdoors, one figure mounted. 1st in pair of colored lithographs (by and after Kraus); standing uniform group, outdoors, one figure mounted. Oblong, matted together medium folio; margins intact; soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

K. bayerische Artillerie

2nd in pair of colored lithographs (by and after Kraus); uniform group, outdoors. 2nd in pair of colored lithographs (by and after Kraus); uniform group, outdoors. Oblong, matted together medium folio; margins intact; soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

K. baierische Kürassiere 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.3 figures, 2 in red, white and blue, one in tan and red, plus 2 unfinished figures. Additional information from the index: Dieses schöne Blatt befremdet durch die dunkelblaue Farbe der Kolletts. Da es sich durch besonders Genauigkeit auszeichnet, dürften aber keine Zweifel daran bestehen, dass unser Zeichner diese Uniform gesehen hat. 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.3 figures, 2 in red, white and blue, one in tan and red, plus 2 unfinished figures. Additional information from the index: Dieses schöne Blatt befremdet durch die dunkelblaue Farbe der Kolletts. Da es sich durch besonders Genauigkeit auszeichnet, dürften aber keine Zweifel daran bestehen, dass unser Zeichner diese Uniform gesehen hat. Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.