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

Iwo 99

Iwo 99

Brown University

Original pen and ink and wash sketch signed by Reeks of a soldier standing with rifle over his shoulder, looking left and smoking a cigarette. Original pen and ink and wash sketch signed by Reeks of a soldier standing with rifle over his shoulder, looking left and smoking a cigarette. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Iwo

Iwo

Brown University

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; ink wash drawing; soldier on ladder checking propeller mount, while 2nd soldier waits beside propeller engine on ground. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; ink wash drawing; soldier on ladder checking propeller mount, while 2nd soldier waits beside propeller engine on ground. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean.

IV. Cavallerie Exercitien. Das einzelne Defiliren

Hand-colored lithograph; hussar on galloping horse in foreground giving sword salute to mounted officers in right background, other hussars in left distance. Hand-colored lithograph; hussar on galloping horse in foreground giving sword salute to mounted officers in right background, other hussars in left distance. Large oblong folio; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Ites Uhlanen-Regiment No. 17 (Offr.)

One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figure on horseback facing right. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figure on horseback facing right. Unbound, yellowed; in green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Sachsen Uniforms. Beck. c. 1880"l; plate trimmed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

Ites Bürger-Regiment

Ites Bürger-Regiment

Brown University

Colored impression of engraving by Kininger and J.G. Mansfeld after Kininger; uniform group of officers and men outdoors, with background of farm building, landscape, and massed troops. Colored impression of engraving by Kininger and J.G. Mansfeld after Kininger; uniform group of officers and men outdoors, with background of farm building, landscape, and massed troops. Small oblong folio, 3 prints [cf. AuU1810f-1b-c]; margins intact; slightly soiled; matted folio. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Iter Theil: Stufenleiter der Grösse und des Sturzes Napoleon

Broadley: "The caricature...must have enjoyed considerable popularity, as it exists in different versions.... [in this version] we have a pile of vaulted masonry cut out in steps.... The steps each have a figure of Napoleon at the various stages of his career." Depicts stages in Napoleon's life up to and including his exile on Elba. Broadley: "The caricature...must have enjoyed considerable popularity, as it exists in different versions.... [in this version] we have a pile of vaulted masonry cut out in steps.... The steps each have a figure of Napoleon at the various stages of his career." Depicts stages in Napoleon's life up to and including his exile on Elba. Label(s): Der Junge Corse [Corsican Boy} Bürger General [Bourgeois General] I Consul [First Consul] Kaisser [sic] [Emperor] Abzug von Spanien [Flight from Spain] Abzug von Russland [Flight from Russia] Entsagung des Throns [Abdication of the Throne] Abfahrt nach Elba [Departure for Elba] Ankunft auf der Insel Elba [Arrival on the Island of Elba]

Italy. (Infantry of the Line, Parade Order)

One of a collection of 3 small unsigned original ink drawings (by Simkin) of uniform groups. One of a collection of 3 small unsigned original ink drawings (by Simkin) of uniform groups. Oblong; matted together; narrow margins; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London. W. Hill, 1952.

Italy. (Infantry of the Line, Field Kit)

One of a collection of 3 small unsigned original ink drawings (by Simkin) of uniformed groups. One of a collection of 3 small unsigned original ink drawings (by Simkin) of uniformed groups. Oblong, matted together; narrow margins; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, W. Hill, 1952.

Italy. (Dragoons)

Italy. (Dragoons)

Brown University

One of a collection of 3 small unsigned original ink drawings (by Simkin) of uniform groups. This one round, and of mounted Dragoons. One of a collection of 3 small unsigned original ink drawings (by Simkin) of uniform groups. This one round, and of mounted Dragoons. Round, matted together; narrow margins; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, W. Hill, 1952.

Italy and Rome: General Durando's circular

The text of the circular sent on September 10 +to the diplomatic agents of Italy by General Durando, Minister for Foreign Affairs. The text of the circular sent on September 10 +to the diplomatic agents of Italy by General Durando, Minister for Foreign Affairs. Published in Illustrated Times, September 27, 1862, vol. 1, p. 347.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

Rumors of ministerial change in Turin are circulating Rumors of ministerial change in Turin are circulating Published in Illustrated Times, September 27, 1862, vol. 1, p. 347.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

Conflicts have broken out be Garibaldians and Royalists but the National Guard is restoring order. Conflicts have broken out be Garibaldians and Royalists but the National Guard is restoring order. Published in Illustrated Times, September 13, 1862, vol. 1, p. 315.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

Garibaldi's health continues to improve. Rumors circulate that Garibaldi will visit England. The Minister of Finance has published the budget for 1863. Garibaldi's health continues to improve. Rumors circulate that Garibaldi will visit England. The Minister of Finance has published the budget for 1863. Published in Illustrated Times, October 18, 1862, vol. 1, p. 398.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

A brief report on the debate in the Italian Chamber of Deputies on the arrests of Brescia and Bergamo; the submission of the Italian budget, the anniversary of the death of Count Cavour, and the Bishops presentation of an address to the Pope A brief report on the debate in the Italian Chamber of Deputies on the arrests of Brescia and Bergamo; the submission of the Italian budget, the anniversary of the death of Count Cavour, and the Bishops presentation of an address to the Pope Published in Illustrated Times, June 14, 1862, vol. 1, p. 102.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

The Minister of Finance presented the state of the National finances. The leaders of the Venetial revolutional committee have been arrested. The Minister of Finance presented the state of the National finances. The leaders of the Venetial revolutional committee have been arrested. Published in Illustrated Times, February 21, 1863, vol. 2, p. 114.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

The Minister of the Interior sent a circular to the Prefecta concerning meetings in favor of Poland. The Minister refers to the debates on the subject in Parliament and says they are a pretext for obstructing any action by the government The Minister of the Interior sent a circular to the Prefecta concerning meetings in favor of Poland. The Minister refers to the debates on the subject in Parliament and says they are a pretext for obstructing any action by the government Published in Illustrated Times, May 09, 1863, vol. 2, p. 322.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

A proposed expedition organized at Brescia and Bergamo with the purpose of invading the Austrian territory. A proposed expedition organized at Brescia and Bergamo with the purpose of invading the Austrian territory. Published in Illustrated Times, May 10, 1862, vol. 1, p. 54.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

Describes the various events occurring in Italy that week including the King of Italy's arrival in Naples, a conspiracy in the Neapolitan army, Hungarian deserters arriving in Milan, and General Turr leaving for the London Exhibition. Describes the various events occurring in Italy that week including the King of Italy's arrival in Naples, a conspiracy in the Neapolitan army, Hungarian deserters arriving in Milan, and General Turr leaving for the London Exhibition. Published in Illustrated Times, May 3, 1862, vol. 1, p. 2.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

News includes the King's visit of Naples, the recall of General Goyon, the celebration of the anniversary of Garibaldi's Marsala expedition and the canal irrigation scheme. News includes the King's visit of Naples, the recall of General Goyon, the celebration of the anniversary of Garibaldi's Marsala expedition and the canal irrigation scheme. Published in Illustrated Times, May 10, 1862, vol. 1, p. 22.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

The Italian government has surrendered the five brigands captured at Genoa. Brigandage is on the increase according to accounts from Naples The Italian government has surrendered the five brigands captured at Genoa. Brigandage is on the increase according to accounts from Naples Published in Illustrated Times, August 01, 1863, vol. 3, p. 66.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

The Turin Parliament passed a bill regulating taxation. Brigandage continues in Naples where a band of Neapolitans, Spaniards, and Bavarians made a raid on Sora. The Turin Parliament passed a bill regulating taxation. Brigandage continues in Naples where a band of Neapolitans, Spaniards, and Bavarians made a raid on Sora. Published in Illustrated Times, August 08, 1863, vol. 3, p. 83.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

Garibaldi is said to be marching to Messina. Some deputies of the Italian Parliament have arrived at Palmero to prepare a demonstration against the government. Garibaldi is said to be marching to Messina. Some deputies of the Italian Parliament have arrived at Palmero to prepare a demonstration against the government. Published in Illustrated Times, August 16, 1862, vol. 1, p. 250.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

This week's summary of the news tells of a discussion in the Italian Chamber of Representatives of the Roman question and the movements of Garibaldi; also news from Palermo where the newspaper published Garibaldi's speech denouncing the Emperor of the French This week's summary of the news tells of a discussion in the Italian Chamber of Representatives of the Roman question and the movements of Garibaldi; also news from Palermo where the newspaper published Garibaldi's speech denouncing the Emperor of the French Published in Illustrated Times, August 2, 1862, vol. 1, p. 214.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

A search in the Austrian Consul at Vollona lead to the discovery of a quantity of arms and ammunity destined for Italy. A search in the Austrian Consul at Vollona lead to the discovery of a quantity of arms and ammunity destined for Italy. Published in Illustrated Times, May 30, 1863, vol. 2, p. 370.

Italy (Illustrated Times text)

The Ratazzi Cabinet has resigned and two other attempts to form a cabinet have failed.. The Ratazzi Cabinet has resigned and two other attempts to form a cabinet have failed.. Published in Illustrated Times, December 12, 1862, vol. 1, p. 510.

Italien. Vicekönig Eugen. General... 1812

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; mounted troop of staff officers and general, in blue and green uniforms. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and 2 by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; mounted troop of staff officers and general, in blue and green uniforms. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Italien. Reserve-Kompagnien... 1812

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; group of 7 infantrymen, in white and green uniforms, walking down or resting beside country road. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; group of 7 infantrymen, in white and green uniforms, walking down or resting beside country road. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Italien. Jäger. Veliten-Offizier (Karabinier)... 1812

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; group of 5 infantrymen and 1 mounted officer, in green and white uniforms, in rural landscape. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, and several by (Herbert) Knötel d. J.; group of 5 infantrymen and 1 mounted officer, in green and white uniforms, in rural landscape. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.

Italien. Italienische Armee unter Vice-König Eugen

From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 2 standing dragoons of different regiments, in green jackets with pink and red facings, respectively, in conversation, leaning on wooden railing; men and horses in farm pond in background; identifying notes below. From collection of 43 signed original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform groups by R. Knötel, with several by Herbert Knötel de J.; 2 standing dragoons of different regiments, in green jackets with pink and red facings, respectively, in conversation, leaning on wooden railing; men and horses in farm pond in background; identifying notes below. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold.