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

Inspecteur en chef aux revues

One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and white with arms folded across chest. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and white with arms folded across chest. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.

Inside truck

Inside truck

Brown University

Original ink sketch, name-stamped by Stevenson; group of soldiers seated inside truck. Original ink sketch, name-stamped by Stevenson; group of soldiers seated inside truck. 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.

Inside of a part of the Grand Gallery at Gibraltar

Original unsigned wash drawing from Williams's Journal dated December 1808; view on rock gallery or tunnel showing two cannons in porthole emplacements and small figures of soldiers. Original unsigned wash drawing from Williams's Journal dated December 1808; view on rock gallery or tunnel showing two cannons in porthole emplacements and small figures of soldiers. Later engraved for 'A selection of views in Egypt, Palestine, Rhodes, Italy, Minorca, and Gibraltar, from the original drawings, executed during a visit to those places by the Rev. C. Willyams, A.M.' (London, 1822). N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.

Insanity: Wrought from cruelties in prison

A bust-length portrait of an American prisoner of war. He stares straight at the viewer with a disturbed look on his face. A bust-length portrait of an American prisoner of war. He stares straight at the viewer with a disturbed look on his face. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Caption reads: "Marine POW -- The Man from Solitary." 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.

Initial J

Initial J

Brown University

Copper-engraving; large initial J ornamented with arms of Austria and with two soldiers of whom one, wearing heraldic tabard, shoots at lion of St. Mark below. Copper-engraving; large initial J ornamented with arms of Austria and with two soldiers of whom one, wearing heraldic tabard, shoots at lion of St. Mark below. Upright, matted folio; margins trimmed. Title supplied by cataloger Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Inhuldiging van Willem den 1sten te Brussel den 21 September 1815 (Trein): Inauguration de Guillaume 1er à Bruxelles,...

Acquatint by P.L. Debucourt after Leroy; scene in city square. One of twelve plates depicting the arrival and inauguration of William I in Brussels and the battles at Quatre-Bras and Waterloo in 1815. Acquatint by P.L. Debucourt after Leroy; scene in city square. One of twelve plates depicting the arrival and inauguration of William I in Brussels and the battles at Quatre-Bras and Waterloo in 1815. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Inhuldiging van Willem den 1sten te Brussel den 21 September 1815 (Trein): Inauguration de Guillaume 1er à Bruxelles,...

Aquatint by P.L. Debucourt after Leroy; procession in city street. One of twelve plates depicting the arrival and inauguration of William I in Brussels and the battles at Quatre-Bras and Waterloo in 1815. Aquatint by P.L. Debucourt after Leroy; procession in city street. One of twelve plates depicting the arrival and inauguration of William I in Brussels and the battles at Quatre-Bras and Waterloo in 1815. Large oblong folio, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Ingénieurs géographes, c. 1747

Color photograph of gouache and watercolor painting (attributed to L'Enfant); mounted and standing officers surveying, outdoors, two soldiers seated by tree at right, instrument-case on ground at front; frontispiece to a bound album of plans of battle of Laaffelt presented to the King in 1748 and now in Bibliothèque des Armées "Terre," Paris. Color photograph of gouache and watercolor painting (attributed to L'Enfant); mounted and standing officers surveying, outdoors, two soldiers seated by tree at right, instrument-case on ground at front; frontispiece to a bound album of plans of battle of Laaffelt presented to the King in 1748 and now in Bibliothèque des Armées "Terre," Paris. Upright folio, matted. Presented, 1973, by Howard Rice. Title supplied by cataloger

Ingenieur. Generalstaab

Ingenieur. Generalstaab

Brown University

5th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; engineer and staff officer in conversation, both in navy blue jackets, white trousers, shakos. 5th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; engineer and staff officer in conversation, both in navy blue jackets, white trousers, shakos. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Ingenieur, Stabsoffiszer vom Generalstab

10th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; mounted general in white uniform, facing left, lifting sword with right arm. 10th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; mounted general in white uniform, facing left, lifting sword with right arm. Mounted on folio paper, unbound; clean, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Ingenieur en dame

Ingenieur en dame

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk. Figure on right in blue yellow speaking to woman on left. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk. Figure on right in blue yellow speaking to woman on left. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Ingenieur Corpsen

Ingenieur Corpsen

Brown University

From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; back view, standing figure of engineer officer, holding document; infantry massed in background. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; back view, standing figure of engineer officer, holding document; infantry massed in background. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.

Infie. de Ligne 1832: 4e de Ligne Fusilier. Gde. de Ligne Voltigeur

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of infantrymen in blue jackets, red trousers, wearing packs, holding grounded rifles. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of infantrymen in blue jackets, red trousers, wearing packs, holding grounded rifles. Unbound; in blue marble board portfolio with gouache cover design, blue cloth back, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Infantrymen

Infantrymen

Brown University

5th in collection of 6 unsigned original watercolors; 2 standing figures of infantrymen in white uniforms, 1 with blue trim, the other with green, holding rifles. 5th in collection of 6 unsigned original watercolors; 2 standing figures of infantrymen in white uniforms, 1 with blue trim, the other with green, holding rifles. Bound in 1/4 vellum lettered brown and yellow cloth; clean.

Infantryman standing at attention

14th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in blue jacket, buff trousers, standing at attention with shouldered rifle under arm. 14th in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in blue jacket, buff trousers, standing at attention with shouldered rifle under arm. Upright, bound; in leather portfolio, black label stamped gold "Hauck. Fransche Soldaten 1795". title provided by cataloger

Infantryman leaning on rifle

2nd in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in mauve overcoat, tricolor cap, leaning on grounded rifle. 2nd in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; soldier in mauve overcoat, tricolor cap, leaning on grounded rifle. Upright, bound; in leather portfolio, black label stamped gold "Hauck. Fransche Soldaten 1795". title provided by cataloger

Infantryman in mauve overcoat

1st in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; young soldier in light mauve overcoat, tricolor cap, wearing pack, with rifle. 1st in collection of 20 hand-colored aquatint plates of irregular French revolutionary uniform figures, after Hauck; young soldier in light mauve overcoat, tricolor cap, wearing pack, with rifle. Upright, bound; in leather portfolio, black label stamped gold "Hauck. Fransche Soldaten 1795". title provided by cataloger

Infantryman in combat with mounted soldier

One of a suite of 7 original watercolor drawings and 2 printed aquatints, some by Amster and Prinzenberger, showing infantrymen at bayonet practice with straw target or in bayonet combat with French and Bavarian soldiers, some of whom are mounted. Figure on brown horse on left charging toward figure in white holding bayonet on left. One of a suite of 7 original watercolor drawings and 2 printed aquatints, some by Amster and Prinzenberger, showing infantrymen at bayonet practice with straw target or in bayonet combat with French and Bavarian soldiers, some of whom are mounted. Figure on brown horse on left charging toward figure in white holding bayonet on left. Oblong, on blue paper, creased and torn, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; slightly worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.

Infantryman asleep in cave shelter

1st in suite of 3 ink drawings by Sassmann; infantryman sleeping in cramped cave shelter, with one foot extended, wrapped in improvised footwear. 1st in suite of 3 ink drawings by Sassmann; infantryman sleeping in cramped cave shelter, with one foot extended, wrapped in improvised footwear. Small oblong; margins; worn, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

Infantryman and drummer

Infantryman and drummer

Brown University

One of a collection of 15 original unsigned mounted (slightly crude) watercolors of uniforms and military scenes, chiefly British. Infantryman leaning on rifle, outdoors; drummer in right background. One of a collection of 15 original unsigned mounted (slightly crude) watercolors of uniforms and military scenes, chiefly British. Infantryman leaning on rifle, outdoors; drummer in right background. Small folio, mounted on white paper, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "British Military Caricatures, c. 1825. Original Water-colors. Anon"; clean. London, Spencer, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger.

Infantryman accepting cup of water from peasant woman

2nd in suite of 3 ink drawings by Sassmann; infantryman accepting cup of water from peasant woman, village street in background. 2nd in suite of 3 ink drawings by Sassmann; infantryman accepting cup of water from peasant woman, village street in background. Narrow upright; margins; worn, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

Infantryman

Infantryman

Brown University

One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. Small; bound in 3/4 red leather tooled gold and marble boards with red leather cover label stamped gold "Uniformen"; drawings slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1963

Infantry: Foot Guards; Regiments of Foot

5th in suite of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor schemas of uniforms and headgear, copied by Mollo, at twice actual size, from originals by Marcuard mss. in the National Army Museum, London; 11 diagrams of infantry uniform details, in various colors. 5th in suite of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor schemas of uniforms and headgear, copied by Mollo, at twice actual size, from originals by Marcuard mss. in the National Army Museum, London; 11 diagrams of infantry uniform details, in various colors. Folio; unbound; clean; bound in 1/4 red leather st. gold and red cloth. London, Mollo, 1969.

Infantry: (25th-40th)

Infantry: (25th-40th)

Brown University

7th in suite of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor schemas of uniforms and headgear, copied by Mollo, at twice actual size, from originals by Marcuard mss. in the National Army Museum, London; 16 diagrams of infantry uniform details, in various colors. 7th in suite of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor schemas of uniforms and headgear, copied by Mollo, at twice actual size, from originals by Marcuard mss. in the National Army Museum, London; 16 diagrams of infantry uniform details, in various colors. Folio; unbound; clean; bound in 1/4 red leather st. gold and red cloth. London, Mollo, 1969.

Infantry, Chateau Thiery

Lithograph signed in pencil by Eby; troop of American infantry marching down country road in rain, bare ridge in background. Lithograph signed in pencil by Eby; troop of American infantry marching down country road in rain, bare ridge in background. Oblong folio; margins; clean.

Infantry resting near fence. 291

One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. Group of soldiers resting near fence under tree. One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. Group of soldiers resting near fence under tree. Oblong, unbound, clean; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "I.G. Hertel. 18th Century Battle Scenes, c. 1760". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Infantry officer in frock coat

One of a collection of 4 color lithograph plates of standing uniform figures, outdoors, each with caption in Turkish script. One of a collection of 4 color lithograph plates of standing uniform figures, outdoors, each with caption in Turkish script. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled; repaired tears, worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Infantry of the Yusufzee tribe, c.1830

6th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; 2 standing figures of soldiers in white and dark blue coats, tan sashes, facing each other. 6th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; 2 standing figures of soldiers in white and dark blue coats, tan sashes, facing each other. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "X.X.P. Lawson. Indian, Afghan and Thibetan State Troops, c.1830". London, Lawson, 1966.