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

June 13, 1837

June 13, 1837

Brown University

One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches (by Wingate?). Unfinished sketch of soldiers in conversation. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches (by Wingate?). Unfinished sketch of soldiers in conversation. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; slightly soiled and foxed. London, Spencer, 1952.

June 13, 1837

June 13, 1837

Brown University

One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches (by Wingate?), this one dated June 13, 1837, of 5 officers seated at dinner table. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches (by Wingate?), this one dated June 13, 1837, of 5 officers seated at dinner table. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; clean. London, Spencer, 1952.

June 13, 1837

June 13, 1837

Brown University

One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches (by Wingate?). Watercolor of drunken officers being helped by servants. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches (by Wingate?). Watercolor of drunken officers being helped by servants. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; slightly foxed. London, Spencer, 1952.

July 8, 1837

July 8, 1837

Brown University

One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated July 8, 1837. Drunken soldiers, one seated on table. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated July 8, 1837. Drunken soldiers, one seated on table. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; clean. London, Spencer, 1952.

July 2, 1837, Lieut. Wingate

One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches, and 2 ink sketches by Wingate. Pencil sketches of 2 separate figures seated at table and eating. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches, and 2 ink sketches by Wingate. Pencil sketches of 2 separate figures seated at table and eating. Upright folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; yellowed. London, Spencer, 1952.

July 1944, armored units arrive in Southampton England for invasion of continent

Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a line of tanks moving through a street in Southampton, England, on their way to invading the continent. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a line of tanks moving through a street in Southampton, England, on their way to invading the continent. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist, 1994.

July 1837 The meeting

July 1837 The meeting

Brown University

One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated July 1837. Pencil sketch of men and women in great hall. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated July 1837. Pencil sketch of men and women in great hall. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; corners clipped, yellowed. London, Spencer, 1952.

July 15, 1837

July 15, 1837

Brown University

One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches (by Wingate?), dated July 15, 1837. Incomplete pencil sketch of officers seated at dinner table, one making a toast. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches (by Wingate?), dated July 15, 1837. Incomplete pencil sketch of officers seated at dinner table, one making a toast. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; clean. London, Spencer, 1952.

Julius Franciscus D.G. Saxon Ang: et Westphalia Dux

7th in collection of 11 engraved equestrian military portraits by and after Stevensz and Peeters; rear view of mounted general, in armor, holding sword, facing left. Plate from a series of equestrian portraits and scenes of the Siege of Vienna. 7th in collection of 11 engraved equestrian military portraits by and after Stevensz and Peeters; rear view of mounted general, in armor, holding sword, facing left. Plate from a series of equestrian portraits and scenes of the Siege of Vienna. Small unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Julius Caesar. A comic history

Subject: Full-length figure of Howard Paul dressed as Napoleon III in uniform, holding bust of Julius Caesar; signed R.J. Hamerton, lith., Stannard & Dixon, Imp Subject: Full-length figure of Howard Paul dressed as Napoleon III in uniform, holding bust of Julius Caesar; signed R.J. Hamerton, lith., Stannard & Dixon, Imp Sung by Mr. Howard Paul in his representation of The Emperor Napoleon III. Pr. 3/-

Jukebox

Jukebox

Brown University

Original oil painting signed and dated by Talmadge; mural for music room of service club at Camp Howze, Texas; group of tired, resting soldiers clustered around large jukebox at center. Original oil painting signed and dated by Talmadge; mural for music room of service club at Camp Howze, Texas; group of tired, resting soldiers clustered around large jukebox at center. Oblong folio; no margins; clean.

Juge de paix

Juge de paix

Brown University

One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx. of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in dark gray seated at table. One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx. of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in dark gray seated at table. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Jozef Diaze Poniatowski ginie przebynaiae Elstere 19 Pazdziernika 1813 = Mort du Prince Joseph Poniatowski en travers...

Colored lithograph (after Vernet); Poniatowski in uniform, mounted, wounded and jumping into river, hussar aide-de-camp nearby, dead soldiers and horses, Prussian infantry in background. Colored lithograph (after Vernet); Poniatowski in uniform, mounted, wounded and jumping into river, hussar aide-de-camp nearby, dead soldiers and horses, Prussian infantry in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed away; title cut off and mounted separately; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Journée du 16 octobre 1793

Engraving by Helman after Monnet, numbered 10; Marie Antoinette standing at guillotine, military guard and crowds of spectators in fore- and background, outskirts of city seen in distance. Engraving by Helman after Monnet, numbered 10; Marie Antoinette standing at guillotine, military guard and crowds of spectators in fore- and background, outskirts of city seen in distance. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; repaired tear. New York, Rockman Prints, 1965.

Journée du 10 Août 1792

Hand-colored unsigned copper-engraving, numbered 16; view of attack on Tuileries Palace. Hand-colored unsigned copper-engraving, numbered 16; view of attack on Tuileries Palace. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1956.

Journée de Poilu

Journée de Poilu

Brown University

Lithograph poster by Devambez; sketch of boy and girl dressed as Red Cross volunteers, carrying gift box and collection basket, apparently singing on stage. Lithograph poster by Devambez; sketch of boy and girl dressed as Red Cross volunteers, carrying gift box and collection basket, apparently singing on stage. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Paris, Cart, 1956.

Journal of the motions of His Britannic Majesty's Army, from July 14, to August 2, 1759. After the loss of Minden, th...

Hand-colored engraved map with movable flaps by Thomas Major 'survey'd & drawn by Capt. William Roy', published Feby. 29, 1760; battle map with 2 illustrations at bottom of British soldier sitting near cannon and uniform schema of allied armies. Hand-colored engraved map with movable flaps by Thomas Major 'survey'd & drawn by Capt. William Roy', published Feby. 29, 1760; battle map with 2 illustrations at bottom of British soldier sitting near cannon and uniform schema of allied armies. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; slightly worn.

Journal de l'Empire ou des Débats

Hand-colored engraved caricature; figure of man with ass's ears dressed half in uniform and livery of the Empire and half in Restoration uniform and Scottish kilt. 'This print was entered in the 'dépôt légal' on 29 July, and listed in the 'Bibliographie de France' for 19 August 1815 by an unknown Benard' -- British Museum. Hand-colored engraved caricature; figure of man with ass's ears dressed half in uniform and livery of the Empire and half in Restoration uniform and Scottish kilt. 'This print was entered in the 'dépôt légal' on 29 July, and listed in the 'Bibliographie de France' for 19 August 1815 by an unknown Benard' -- British Museum. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; creased, corner stained. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1963. Title: Journal de l'Empire ou des Débats Caption: Suivant les Evènements. Caption: A Paris, chez tous les Mde. Nouveautes Text: Poison Letter (Correspondence): 19 Mars Letter (Correspondence): 22 Mars 1815 Letter (Correspondence): 8 Juillet List: Fausses nouvelles Mensonges Dénonciations VengeancesAbsurditiés Partialitiés Text: Boite de Pandor Dialogue: Vive la Liberté Vive l'Empereur Dialogue: Vive le Roi Vive le plus fort Text: Pour le plus foible Dialogue: Cõté du plus fort List: Vérité Modé.......n Patrie Banner(s): j'écrase celui que est à terre

Journal d'un Voyage à la Réunion

Original ink caricatures signed by Tresse on 7 pages, or both sides, of a double letter-sheet; 19 vignettes of humorous military and other scenes and types during boat voyage of the 'Garonne' to Réunion Island and Africa. Original ink caricatures signed by Tresse on 7 pages, or both sides, of a double letter-sheet; 19 vignettes of humorous military and other scenes and types during boat voyage of the 'Garonne' to Réunion Island and Africa. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964. Caption: dans le Canal de Suez Caption: Le Quart. (à bord) Caption: types de Caffres (sic) Caption: types malabares Caption: L'arriver a St. Denis Caption: Types de Créoles Caption: en tenue d' intérieur Caption: En tenue de sortie Caption: A La Caserne d' Infant. de Marine Caption: par 48& Caption: de 10 h - de matin à 4 h du soir!!! (La Sieste)

Journal d'un Voyage à la Réunion

Original ink caricatures signed by Tresse on 7 pages, or both sides, of a double letter-sheet; 19 vignettes of humorous military and other scenes and types during boat voyage of the 'Garonne' to Réunion Island and Africa. Original ink caricatures signed by Tresse on 7 pages, or both sides, of a double letter-sheet; 19 vignettes of humorous military and other scenes and types during boat voyage of the 'Garonne' to Réunion Island and Africa. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964. Title: JOURNAL d'un Voyage à la Réunion Caption: Les moments de loisir Caption: Comme quois il peut etre parfois dangereux de s'attarder la nuit dans les champs de cannes à Suere. Caption: Mes Souhaits de bonne année Signature: Maurice Tresse. Label(s): sous Officier d'Infde. Marine - Saint-Denis (Réunion) Label(s): St. Denis (Réunion) 25 X (illeg) 82 A Mademoiselle Martha Dessollier Caption: Le départ de Toulon 1. avril. 82 Caption: Un grain dans Mediterrannée Text: GARONNE Caption: dans la mer des India Caption: les hamacs dans la batterie Number: 47/3/17

Jourdan. Général des Armées de la Republique Françoise

One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full length military portraits. Figure with sword leaning on horse with right arm. One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full length military portraits. Figure with sword leaning on horse with right arm. Small upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; soiled, worn, holes in lower margin; in blue, beige and white decorated slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grngié sale, 1965.

Joss House, Chapoo: Death of Col. Tomlinson

1st in pair of hand-colored steel-engravings by T.A. Prior and J.M. Starling after Allom, from sketches by Capt. Stoddart, R.N.; soldiers in battle in countryside, dead officer being carried off field at left center, some wounded in right foreground, building, landscape background. 1st in pair of hand-colored steel-engravings by T.A. Prior and J.M. Starling after Allom, from sketches by Capt. Stoddart, R.N.; soldiers in battle in countryside, dead officer being carried off field at left center, some wounded in right foreground, building, landscape background. Oblong, matted; margins intact; clean. From: 'China, in a series of views, displaying the scenery, architecture, and social habits, of that ancient empire. Drawn, from original and authentic sketches, by Thomas Allom, esq...', volume 4, page 36. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Josias Dux Sax. Koburg Austriae Supremus Belli Dux

One of a collection of 13 engraved plates by Adam and after Adam and Joseph Kreutzinger and L. Bosch of military portraits. Figure on horseback facing left with sword in raised right hand. One of a collection of 13 engraved plates by Adam and after Adam and Joseph Kreutzinger and L. Bosch of military portraits. Figure on horseback facing left with sword in raised right hand. Unbound; margins trimmed; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Josiah Wilkinson, Major commanding the 2nd Administrative Battalion (3rd Hampstead, 13th Hornsey. 14th Highgate) V.R.C.

3rd in collection of color lithographic plates by and after Fleuss, or by Vincent Brooks after Fleuss, of portraits of commanders of volunteer units in various color uniforms, shown with other smaller uniform figures; mounted officer on brown horse facing left, 1 standing soldier beside him, 2 smaller figures left background. 3rd in collection of color lithographic plates by and after Fleuss, or by Vincent Brooks after Fleuss, of portraits of commanders of volunteer units in various color uniforms, shown with other smaller uniform figures; mounted officer on brown horse facing left, 1 standing soldier beside him, 2 smaller figures left background. Upright folio, matted; some margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1949,

Josephus Secundus

Josephus Secundus

Brown University

Stipple-engraving by F. John after Füger; oval half-length portrait in uniform, arms crossed, baton in hand. Stipple-engraving by F. John after Füger; oval half-length portrait in uniform, arms crossed, baton in hand. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

Josephus II. Romanorum Imperator: Equitat ad Pompum cum Generalibus Suis

Copper-engraving (by J.E. Ridinger); Joseph, mounted, in uniform, with mounted officers, grenadier troops drawn up for review at right. Copper-engraving (by J.E. Ridinger); Joseph, mounted, in uniform, with mounted officers, grenadier troops drawn up for review at right. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; matted folio. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Josephus II. Augustus. Leopoldus A.A. Magnus Dux Etruriae

Engraving by Andrés Rossi, 1775, after painting by Battoni, 1769; 2 full-length figures, 1 in uniform, standing near pedestal with allegorical statue, background of columns and draperies with view of St. Peter's in distance. Engraving by Andrés Rossi, 1775, after painting by Battoni, 1769; 2 full-length figures, 1 in uniform, standing near pedestal with allegorical statue, background of columns and draperies with view of St. Peter's in distance. Large upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; stained at bottom, creased, worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

Josephus I: Romanor Imperator. Semp. Aug.

6th in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, outdoors, facing left, lifting baton; town in distant background. 6th in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, outdoors, facing left, lifting baton; town in distant background. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951 Small folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; some yellowed or foxed.