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

Uffiziale d. Artig. R. a piedi

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in black and white with red plumed hat. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in black and white with red plumed hat. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1959.

Uffiziale Battaglione Universitario

One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with sword, standing at attention. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with sword, standing at attention. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.

Ufficiali Sanitarii, 1848

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of belt-buckles, embroidery, epaulets, button, etc From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of belt-buckles, embroidery, epaulets, button, etc Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Ufficiali Generali, 1848

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; tricorn hat, cords, belt buckle, etc. in red and silver colors. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; tricorn hat, cords, belt buckle, etc. in red and silver colors. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me, Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Ufficiali dello Stato Maggiore, 1848

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; General Staff uniform insignia; tricorn hat, cords, belt buckle, etc. in blue and gold. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; General Staff uniform insignia; tricorn hat, cords, belt buckle, etc. in blue and gold. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Ufficiale di Artiglieria; Caporale d'Artiglieria (nuova uniforme)

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of officer and corporal, in dark blue jackets, light blue trousers, red trim. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of officer and corporal, in dark blue jackets, light blue trousers, red trim. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Uff. Garibaldini 1849 No. 77

One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with sword, standing. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with sword, standing. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.

Uebertritt der Bourbakischen Armee auf Schweizer Bebiet.

Original ink drawing signed by Knötel; Swiss soldiers guarding long file of French troops and wounded who are marching through snow in mountain pass. Original ink drawing signed by Knötel; Swiss soldiers guarding long file of French troops and wounded who are marching through snow in mountain pass. Upright, matted; margins. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1951.

Ueberrumpelung des Türk: Lagers von den Griechen bei Zeituni im September 1824

Color engraving by J. Hussbiegel after Geissler; greek infantry led by mounted officer and attacking Turkish camp, escaping cavalry in distance. Color engraving by J. Hussbiegel after Geissler; greek infantry led by mounted officer and attacking Turkish camp, escaping cavalry in distance. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; very soiled. N.Y., Hobby Shoppe, 1947.

Uebergang Französischer Truppern über die Ruinen der Brücke zu Dresden, unter den Augen S. Mates. Kaisers, am 10 Mai ...

1st in collection of 5 aquatint plates of military scenes and battles (titles also in French); French troops using temporary causeway to cross river between ruined ramparts of bridge, Napoleon watching from bridge on right. 1st in collection of 5 aquatint plates of military scenes and battles (titles also in French); French troops using temporary causeway to cross river between ruined ramparts of bridge, Napoleon watching from bridge on right. Small oblong folio and medium folio, 5 prints, matted; margins trimmed; somewhat yellowed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1968. Title: Uebergang Französischer Truppern über die Ruinen der Brücke zu Dresden, unter den Augen S. M. des Kaisers, am 10 Mai 1813 Title: Passage des troupes françaises par les ruines du pont de Dresde sous les yeux de S. Mté. l'Empereur, le 10 Mai 1813. Caption: Zu Dresden in der Begersche Buch - u. Kunsthandlung a.d. Schossgasse, No. 332. Annotation: From Set = (Napoleonic Campaigns of 1813)

Uebergang der Französen über den St. Bernhardt

Engraving numbered 43 and 235; view of long lines of troops moving up through snowy mountain passes. Engraving numbered 43 and 235; view of long lines of troops moving up through snowy mountain passes. Small oblong; marings; slightly foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.

Uebergang bei die Beresina

Original pencil drawing signed and inscribed bottom right: 'P. Hess Uebergang bei die Beresina'; ragged soldiers standing near tree in snow, some expiring in foreground. Original pencil drawing signed and inscribed bottom right: 'P. Hess Uebergang bei die Beresina'; ragged soldiers standing near tree in snow, some expiring in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; yellowed, worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1957.

Udeypoor Raja

Udeypoor Raja

Brown University

1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; rajah on elephant about to take a woman from the roof of a building, restrained by female attendant. Title from ink manuscript on opposite page 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; rajah on elephant about to take a woman from the roof of a building, restrained by female attendant. Title from ink manuscript on opposite page Album inscribed in ink on flyleaf 'Wm. Jenkins. Ram dutta' Small upright folio. London, Maggs, 1978. 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/)

Ubergrosse u: Herrle: Victoria welche die Kaÿserle. u. Hohen Alliirte chnweit Höchstätt wieder Frankreich und Chur-Ba...

Engraving by and after Montalegre; battle scene, showing Prince Eugene of Savoy in left foreground and Duke of Marlborough in right foreground, at battle of Blenheim. Engraving by and after Montalegre; battle scene, showing Prince Eugene of Savoy in left foreground and Duke of Marlborough in right foreground, at battle of Blenheim. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean, slightly creased.

Ubergang der Russen über die gefrorne Weichsel im January 1813

34th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; Russian army crossing frozen river on sleds in snowy landscape, mounted lancers and cossacks in foreground. 34th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; Russian army crossing frozen river on sleds in snowy landscape, mounted lancers and cossacks in foreground. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Ubergang der K.K. Oesterreich; Truppen bei Hollenburg an der Drau ... 19ten Sept. 1813

1st in collection of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of battles; Prussian infantry driving French across bridge, French officer and troops firing in foreground, river, hills and building in background. 1st in collection of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of battles; Prussian infantry driving French across bridge, French officer and troops firing in foreground, river, hills and building in background. Small oblong folio, 3 prints [cf. EuB1813mf-2b-c]; plate marks, margins trimmed; yellowed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967. subTitle supplied by cataloger

Ubergab der Flandrischen Haupt Stadt Gent an die Hohe Allirte

1st of 2 hand-colored engravings, the 2nd numbered 43, by Wolff and Engelbrecht after Decker; scene of commanders and army surrendering to victors outside city walls; with elaborate border of trophies, allegorical figures; descriptive text at bottom. 1st of 2 hand-colored engravings, the 2nd numbered 43, by Wolff and Engelbrecht after Decker; scene of commanders and army surrendering to victors outside city walls; with elaborate border of trophies, allegorical figures; descriptive text at bottom. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Ubergab der Festung Janischa Ao. 1690

Copper-engraving; Hungarian or Polish (?) mounted troops receiving keys to fortress from defeated Turk, spires and domes of city in background. Copper-engraving; Hungarian or Polish (?) mounted troops receiving keys to fortress from defeated Turk, spires and domes of city in background. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; margins entirely trimmed away; yellowed; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Uberfall der Szekler Husaren auf die Französen im Siebenmuhlental

One of a pair of hand colored etchings by and after Rottmann, 1805. Hussars surprising group of French soldiers outside inn, women moving away. One of a pair of hand colored etchings by and after Rottmann, 1805. Hussars surprising group of French soldiers outside inn, women moving away. Oblong folio, matted; margins; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1955.

Überfall der Russen aus dem Verschantzen Lager bei Dryssa den 15 July 1812

22nd in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, mounted Russian general with sabre in foreground, massive battle in background, town in distance. 22nd in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, mounted Russian general with sabre in foreground, massive battle in background, town in distance. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black. series title provided by cataloger

Uberfall der Französen auf die Szekler Husaren bei dem Mönchhof

One of a pair of hand colored etchings by and after Rottmann, 1805. French soldiers surprising group of hussars outside inn, two women (barmaids?) on left. One of a pair of hand colored etchings by and after Rottmann, 1805. French soldiers surprising group of hussars outside inn, two women (barmaids?) on left. Oblong folio, matted; margins; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1955.

Uberbringung des Herzoghutes: von Klosterneuburg zur Huldigung nach Wien am 13ten. Juny [1]835

One of a collection of 3 lithograph plates from Journal pitoresque; lithograph by F. Wolf after Höchle; procession of carriages and soldiers escorting sedan-litter containing crown from castle in background. One of a collection of 3 lithograph plates from Journal pitoresque; lithograph by F. Wolf after Höchle; procession of carriages and soldiers escorting sedan-litter containing crown from castle in background. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

U.S.S. Newport: Officers, seamen and Marines, c. 1900

Original sepia photograph; group portrait on deck with cat in front row. Original sepia photograph; group portrait on deck with cat in front row. Oblong folio, mounted on gray board; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.

U.S.O., Washington, D.C.. 1943

Original pen and ink sketch on napkin, signed and dated by Fisher; man and woman jitterbugging, head of second man laughing or talking in lower right corner. Original pen and ink sketch on napkin, signed and dated by Fisher; man and woman jitterbugging, head of second man laughing or talking in lower right corner. Fisher served overseas during World War Two as a map specialist with the U.S. Army's 30th Topographic Engineers.

U.S.A. Light Artillery officer, 1855

Original watercolor on gray paper initialled R.M.B.; mounted officer on horse pointing with right arm, titled on verso; letter from artist. Original watercolor on gray paper initialled R.M.B.; mounted officer on horse pointing with right arm, titled on verso; letter from artist. Upright folio, matted; clean. Mully Ryan Collection, 1975.

U.S.A. bonds: Third Liberty Loan Campaign, Boy Scouts of America : weapons for liberty

Poster showing Liberty, and a Boy Scout holding a sword inscribed, "Be prepared." Poster showing Liberty, and a Boy Scout holding a sword inscribed, "Be prepared." J.C. Leyendecker. Printed in colors on white paper. Boy Scout, in uniform, kneels on pedestal inscribed: Weapons for liberty; Liberty, wearing radiate crown and red-and-white striped robe with star-studded upper part, holds round shield on left arm and reaches for boy's sword with her right hand.

U.S. transport plane on tarmac

1 watercolor signed and dated 'Foster Caddell NG Sept. 1944' ; DC-3 sitting on tarmac, three ground crew beneath wing. 1 watercolor signed and dated 'Foster Caddell NG Sept. 1944' ; DC-3 sitting on tarmac, three ground crew beneath wing. Gift of Gail Caddell, 2015. Caddell trained in a topographical unit at Mitchell Field, Long Island, NY. He served with the Army Air Corps in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan from 1944 until 1946. 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/)

U.S. servicemen and Japanese women in club

1 watercolor signed and dated Tokyo 1945 ; American soldiers sitting, dancing and relaxing with Japanese women in club; one soldier looking with surprise at sign which reads 'Welcome to the Allied Forces.' 1 watercolor signed and dated Tokyo 1945 ; American soldiers sitting, dancing and relaxing with Japanese women in club; one soldier looking with surprise at sign which reads 'Welcome to the Allied Forces.' Gift of Gail Caddell, 2015. Caddell trained in a topographical unit at Mitchell Field, Long Island, NY. He served with the Army Air Corps in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan from 1944 until 1946. 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/)

U.S. Navy medical officer

Head and shoulder portrait of officer wearing uniform and tie; medical corps collar insignia. Head and shoulder portrait of officer wearing uniform and tie; medical corps collar insignia. Upright folio. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2006