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

Ioann. Ioachim de Ziethen. Dux Equitatus Borussici

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

Invincibles, or The New York Militia muster

Lith.; view of figures in parade in 4 rows across sheet, showing various uniforms, some fantastic. Lith.; view of figures in parade in 4 rows across sheet, showing various uniforms, some fantastic. Small folio; margins slightly trimmed; slightly soiled.

Inverness-shire Militia. 1804

One of a collection of 11 partially hand-colored, tinted or uncolored etched caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838. One of a collection of 11 partially hand-colored, tinted or uncolored etched caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838. Upright; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.

Invasion de Cárdenas: Muerte Heróica del Lancero Carrasco

One of a pair of hand colored line lithograph plates by and after Landaluze, printed by Marquier; soldiers and pirates in street combat. See also: Reembarco de los Piratas. One of a pair of hand colored line lithograph plates by and after Landaluze, printed by Marquier; soldiers and pirates in street combat. See also: Reembarco de los Piratas. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; soiled, slightly yellowed, small tear and loss from left corner. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.

Invalidorum Militum Hospitium Regium Berolini = Hospital Real Por Los Soldados Invalidos A Berlin

2nd in collection of 3 hand-colored optique-type engraved plates of views; view of large barracks-like hospital building, with mounted and marching soldiers in foreground. 2nd in collection of 3 hand-colored optique-type engraved plates of views; view of large barracks-like hospital building, with mounted and marching soldiers in foreground. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Invalidi e Veterani

Invalidi e Veterani

Brown University

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957. 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/)

Introduction of Citizen Volpone & his suite, at Paris-- vide, the Moniteur & Cobbetts lettres

Charles James Fox and a group of adoring Whigs present themselves to Napoleon. Fox, elegantly dressed in a green frock coat and red waistcoat, removes his hat and bows low. His wife, grotesquely large, stands at Fox's right and curtsies towards Napoleon. Her face is covered with black "beauty" patches--also used to symbolize venereal disease--and she carries a red fan decorated with a yellow crescent moon. Erskine, wearing a barrister's wig and gown, stands behind Fox. Napoleon is enthroned at the left of the sheet. He elegantly extends his hand towards his admirers and crosses his delicately shod feet on a plump pillow. Two mamelukes stand guard at either side of the throne. This sheet has been folded and torn into thirds. It was mended with what looks like scotch tape. Charles James Fox and a group of adoring Whigs present themselves to Napoleon. Fox, elegantly dressed in a green frock coat and red waistcoat, removes his hat and bows low. His wife, grotesquely large, stands at Fox's right and curtsies towards Napoleon. Her face is covered with black "beauty" patches--also used to symbolize venereal disease--and she carries a red fan decorated with a yellow crescent moon. Erskine, wearing a barrister's wig and gown, stands behind Fox. Napoleon is enthroned at the left of the sheet. He elegantly extends his hand towards his admirers and crosses his delicately shod feet on a plump pillow. Two mamelukes stand guard at either side of the throne. This sheet has been folded and torn into thirds. It was mended with what looks like scotch tape. Published by Hannah Humphrey, 1802-11-15. British Museum, BM 9892, 9892a. This sheet appears to have been published after 1802 by a different publisher, most likely as a plate in 'London und Paris.' Mary George supports this assumption in her note that a copy numbered XVIII was published in the journal. Caption: Published Novr 15th 1802 by H. Humphrey No 27 St. James's Street London Miscellaneous: "Trial of O'Connea...", "Original Jacobin Manuscript", "Revolutionary Odes by Citizen Bow-ba-dara" [Bob Adair], "Intelligence for the Morning Chronicle". Plate Mark: XVIII

Introduction of Citizen Volpone & his suite, at Paris

Napoleon sits on an ostentatious throne ornamented with gold embroidery and carved figures that support terrestrial globes. He wears the uniform and plumed hat of the First Consul, yet his bearing and manner is decidedly regal. Further recalling the splendor of the absolute monarchy of Louis XIV, a symbol of the sun hanging behind the dais stares down at Napoleon. Additionally, the elegance of Napoleon's uniform, in particular his heeled shoes, recall the ego and the excesses of Louis XIV, whom Napoleon admired. Napoleon grandly extends his left hand toward Fox and his delegation, who bow in homage to the First Consul. Fox's wife, caricatured as a great orb of a woman, here occupies the center of the image. Mrs Fox's round face is covered with black patches that call attention to her unattractive pug nose and irregular smile. Fox stands at her left in profile. He has removed his hat and places his right hand on his chest as he bows. His stout figure blends into the bulk of his wife's body, while his bag wig obstinately stands straight up at the back of his neck. Seditious papers, inscribed "Original Jacobin Manu-scripts," stick out of his coat pocket and suggest his loyalty to the ideals of the French Revolution. Wearing the garb of a lawyer and holding a brief bag, Erskine stands behind Fox and bends his reedy body over Fox's in the direction of Napoleon. Lord and Lady Holland stand behind him and bow, lightly inclining themselves towards the throne. At the far right of the image, a prostrate figure, Bob Adair, offers his scrawny body to Napoleon. Two bundles of paper emerge from either of his coat pockets. The papers in his right pocket are labeled, "Revolutionary Odes by Citizen Bow-ba-dara"; those in the left are inscribed "Intelligence for the Morning Chronicle." O'Connor stands at Mrs. Fox's right and bows toward Napoleon with his hat tucked under his arm. Like the other politicians, his coat pocket bulges with a sheaf of papers labeled "Trial of O'Connor at Maid[stone]." Four Mamelukes stand guard; one on Napoleon's right, and three others at his left. All four have their swords raised and wear eastern style dress. Comically, the guard standing behind Mrs. Fox has his eyes opened wide in shock and disgust. This sheet has been closely trimmed at the edges and shows signs of staining and darkening with age. On the verso, the remnants of paste are visible. Napoleon sits on an ostentatious throne ornamented with gold embroidery and carved figures that support terrestrial globes. He wears the uniform and plumed hat of the First Consul, yet his bearing and manner is decidedly regal. Further recalling the splendor of the absolute monarchy of Louis XIV, a symbol of the sun hanging behind the dais stares down at Napoleon. Additionally, the elegance of Napoleon's uniform, in particular his heeled shoes, recall the ego and the excesses of Louis XIV, whom Napoleon admired. Napoleon grandly extends his left hand toward Fox and his delegation, who bow in homage to the First Consul. Fox's wife, caricatured as a great orb of a woman, here occupies the center of the image. Mrs Fox's round face is covered with black patches that call attention to her unattractive pug nose and irregular smile. Fox stands at her left in profile. He has removed his hat and places his right hand on his chest as he bows. His stout figure blends into the bulk of his wife's body, while his bag wig obstinately stands straight up at the back of his neck. Seditious papers, inscribed "Original Jacobin Manu-scripts," stick out of his coat pocket and suggest his loyalty to the ideals of the French Revolution. Wearing the garb of a lawyer and holding a brief bag, Erskine stands behind Fox and bends his reedy body over Fox's in the direction of Napoleon. Lord and Lady Holland stand behind him and bow, lightly inclining themselves towards the throne. At the far right of the image, a prostrate figure, Bob Adair, offers his scrawny body to Napoleon. Two bundles of paper emerge from either of his coat pockets. The papers in his right pocket are labeled, "Revolutionary Odes by Citizen Bow-ba-dara"; those in the left are inscribed "Intelligence for the Morning Chronicle." O'Connor stands at Mrs. Fox's right and bows toward Napoleon with his hat tucked under his arm. Like the other politicians, his coat pocket bulges with a sheaf of papers labeled "Trial of O'Connor at Maid[stone]." Four Mamelukes stand guard; one on Napoleon's right, and three others at his left. All four have their swords raised and wear eastern style dress. Comically, the guard standing behind Mrs. Fox has his eyes opened wide in shock and disgust. This sheet has been closely trimmed at the edges and shows signs of staining and darkening with age. On the verso, the remnants of paste are visible. Published by Hannah Humphrey. Mary George notes that this image was made to satirize the visit made by Fox, Erskine, Holland, Adair and O'Connor to France, where they were introduced to Napoleon at a levee on Sept. 3, shortly after Napoleon was named First Consul for life. For a copy of this image published in 'London und Paris,' see Broadley 466. For other images of the same subject, see Broadley 308. 1802-11-15 Printed Signature: James Gillray invt. & fect. Text: Vide, The Moniteur, & Cobbetts Letters

Interview with the Viceroy of Egypt, at his palace, Alexandria, May 12th 1839

Watercolor by Roberts; Viceroy seated on divan on palace balcony overlooking harbor, his retinue at left, British naval, diplomatic and military mission seated at right Watercolor by Roberts; Viceroy seated on divan on palace balcony overlooking harbor, his retinue at left, British naval, diplomatic and military mission seated at right Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled

Interview with the Viceroy of Egypt, at his palace, Alexandria, May 12th 1839

Color lithograph by L. Haghe after Roberts; Viceroy seated on divan on palace balcony overlooking harbor, his retinue at left, British naval, diplomatic and military mission seated at right. Color lithograph by L. Haghe after Roberts; Viceroy seated on divan on palace balcony overlooking harbor, his retinue at left, British naval, diplomatic and military mission seated at right. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Interview between Col. Hare, Lieut. Governor, and the Caffir chiefs, at Blockdrift

One of a collection of 3 color lithographic proofs by Day & Son after Darrell, Group of European soldiers and diplomats standing and seated below a large tree, talking with native chief and followers who are seated on ground, soldiers in left background. One of a collection of 3 color lithographic proofs by Day & Son after Darrell, Group of European soldiers and diplomats standing and seated below a large tree, talking with native chief and followers who are seated on ground, soldiers in left background. From 'China, India, Cape of Good Hope and vicinity'. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Interlude, Geilenkirchen, 1944

A soldier sits on a chair and plays an upright piano. His helmet and rifle lie on top of the piano. A soldier sits on a chair and plays an upright piano. His helmet and rifle lie on top of the piano. Chapman served in the U.S. Army and sketched scenes stateside, in convoy, and in England before being transferred in 1944 to the Public Relations and Historical Section of the 84th Infantry Division to produce work on the Battle of Germany. He also did cartoons for the 84th divisional newspaper and Stars & Stripes.

Interior-Pont Hébert

Interior-Pont Hébert

Brown University

Domestic interior, with damaged opening to street, rubble. Domestic interior, with damaged opening to street, rubble. Bohrod was one of the original artists employed in the 1943 War Art Program serving in the South Pacific. Following the suspension of the program, his contract was taken over by Life magazine and he saw action in 1944 and 1945 in Europe and the Pacific. His pictures of these campaigns appeared in the magazine.

Interior of the turret of the "Passaic"

Wood-engraved plate; interior view of turret showing 2 large guns attended by sailors. Wood-engraved plate; interior view of turret showing 2 large guns attended by sailors. From Harper's Weekly, December 6, 1862, page 773. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

Interior of the State Arsenal 57th St. occupied by the 7th N.Y.V. (Steuben Regt.) 1861

Tinted lithograph by Sarony, Major & Knapp; interior view showing soldiers at mess etc. in large hall; for D.T. Valentine's Manual, 1862. Tinted lithograph by Sarony, Major & Knapp; interior view showing soldiers at mess etc. in large hall; for D.T. Valentine's Manual, 1862. Small oblong, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.

Interior of Sebastopol: Destruction of the Town by the Russians, Their Retreat, Awful Explosion. Advance of the Allie...

Color lithograph numbered 22, after Collins, published October 14th, 1855; panoramic view across city and harbor, showing fires, explosions, retreating troops, wounded in foreground. Color lithograph numbered 22, after Collins, published October 14th, 1855; panoramic view across city and harbor, showing fires, explosions, retreating troops, wounded in foreground. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; margins worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

Interior of a dancing school, on the borders of Connaught: 1/10 of the military receiving a lesson

Hand colored etched caricature; Irish peasant threatening to give dancing lesson and beating to 10th Hussar, crippled boy with uilleann bagpipe at right. [See also: The Tenth are the dandies let all the world know and The Battier Rabbit sent to Coventry]. Hand colored etched caricature; Irish peasant threatening to give dancing lesson and beating to 10th Hussar, crippled boy with uilleann bagpipe at right. [See also: The Tenth are the dandies let all the world know and The Battier Rabbit sent to Coventry]. Small oblong folio, mounted on board, matted; margins trimmed; worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.

Intérieure d'une Écurie

Lithograph by Langlumé after Swebach; 2 cavalrymen in campaign uniform seated and standing near saddled horses in stone stable. Lithograph by Langlumé after Swebach; 2 cavalrymen in campaign uniform seated and standing near saddled horses in stone stable. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; soiled. Presented, 1986, by Alan Trueblood

Inter tergeminos hinc atque prelia fratres

One of a pair of copper engravings by and after H. Goltzius; each with large Roman warrior figure in foreground, smaller figures in battle etc. in landscape background. Publius Horatius, whole-length, wearing a plumed helm and holding aloft a sword; beyond a combat is taking place within a fenced ring with mainly pikemen spectating. From Series: The Roman Heroes [See also: Solus in adversos Cocles stans impiger hostes]. One of a pair of copper engravings by and after H. Goltzius; each with large Roman warrior figure in foreground, smaller figures in battle etc. in landscape background. Publius Horatius, whole-length, wearing a plumed helm and holding aloft a sword; beyond a combat is taking place within a fenced ring with mainly pikemen spectating. From Series: The Roman Heroes [See also: Solus in adversos Cocles stans impiger hostes]. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Insurgents attacking Col. Debos's column on the cattle farm called La Legua, April 26

2nd in collection of 2 wash and 1 ink drawings, unsigned (by Thulstrup); insurgent infantry led by mounted officer charging through palm grove toward massed infantry in background. 2nd in collection of 2 wash and 1 ink drawings, unsigned (by Thulstrup); insurgent infantry led by mounted officer charging through palm grove toward massed infantry in background. For Harper's Weekly June 13, 1896, accompanied by reproduced illustration as used in magazine. N.Y., Lattendorf, 1961. title and series title provided by cataloger

Instrument einen Trogs

Instrument einen Trogs

Brown University

14th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; side-view of wooden mounting or track for cannon or ammunition. 14th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; side-view of wooden mounting or track for cannon or ammunition. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Inspection Team

Inspection Team

Brown University

Humorous image of colonel with two underlings, inspecting soldiers standing ankle-deep in a field of mud. Humorous image of colonel with two underlings, inspecting soldiers standing ankle-deep in a field of mud. Arnett served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. After training in camouflage deception at Fort Meade in 1943, he became part of a special secret unit, the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army') in January 1944. He served in Belgium, France, Holland, Luxembourg and Germany. Encouraged by his officers, he did numerous cartoons to improve the morale of his fellow soldiers.

Inspection of the Liverpool Artillery and Tifle Corps, (by Colonel McMurdo, C.B.) on Aintree Race Course, July 14th, ...

Color lithograph by Walker & Gunn after Lewis; perspective view of military review on a race course, men, women and children spectators and carriages in foreground. Color lithograph by Walker & Gunn after Lewis; perspective view of military review on a race course, men, women and children spectators and carriages in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

Inspection of the 2nd Detacht. of Guards Camel Corps at Dongola - general salute

2nd in pair of signed dry-points(?) by Prior; desert inspection of troops at attention and rows of kneeling camels. [See also: General Lord Wolseley trying his camel in the Shoubach Road]. 2nd in pair of signed dry-points(?) by Prior; desert inspection of troops at attention and rows of kneeling camels. [See also: General Lord Wolseley trying his camel in the Shoubach Road]. For the Illustrated London News, January 10, 1885, page 29,

Inspection of Marines on the United States Man-of-War "Chicago"

Wood-engraved plate after Thulstrup; marine inspection on deck of warship; text on verso. Wood-engraved plate after Thulstrup; marine inspection on deck of warship; text on verso. From Harper's Weekly, March 15, 1890, page 209. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

Inspection of Corps of Commissioners by the Duke of Connaught

Original pen drawing signed by Boyd; Duke of Connaught in civilian dress greeting officers in right foreground at military inspection, spectators in left foreground including woman and young girl. Original pen drawing signed by Boyd; Duke of Connaught in civilian dress greeting officers in right foreground at military inspection, spectators in left foreground including woman and young girl. Probably drawn for the Daily Graphic N.Y., Rockman, 1951.

Inspection d'un poste d'infanterie

One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Officers reviewing troops outside fortified gate, one man on ground. Plate No. 23. One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Officers reviewing troops outside fortified gate, one man on ground. Plate No. 23. Oblong; tan paper; yellowed; bound in maroon cloth, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1966.

Inspecting a volunteer corps, in Hyde Park

Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Gillray, published Decr. 4th, 1803; mounted officer (Earl of Harrington) in enormous cocked hat, outdoors, infantry firing off guns in background. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Gillray, published Decr. 4th, 1803; mounted officer (Earl of Harrington) in enormous cocked hat, outdoors, infantry firing off guns in background. Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; yellowed. London, Peter Young, 1953.