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

Infanterie und cavallerie formation, Nürnberg

Engraved panoramic view (by Cornelis de Bruijn?; folding plate from military manual) of troop exercises or review on parade ground, showing city of Nuremberg in distance. Includes a vignette of artist sketching in right center foreground. Engraved panoramic view (by Cornelis de Bruijn?; folding plate from military manual) of troop exercises or review on parade ground, showing city of Nuremberg in distance. Includes a vignette of artist sketching in right center foreground. Narrow large oblong folio, joined in center; plate mark, margins trimmed; creased. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Infanterie Saxonne (1809)

Original pencil drawing (or tracing?); 3 standing uniform figures. Original pencil drawing (or tracing?); 3 standing uniform figures. Oblong, mounted on white and gray paper; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Stamped 'Comité de la Loterie Auguste Bachelin' New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.

Infanterie Royale Françoise

15th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of French infantryman in white uniform, dark blue facings, holding grounded rifle. 15th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of French infantryman in white uniform, dark blue facings, holding grounded rifle. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.

Infanterie Royal des Pays-Bas

One of a suite of 4 numbered hand colored line lithograph plates of uniform figures by Frères Williaume after Chatillon and Williaume. Figure in blue and hite holding rifle and standing in front of steps to a building. One of a suite of 4 numbered hand colored line lithograph plates of uniform figures by Frères Williaume after Chatillon and Williaume. Figure in blue and hite holding rifle and standing in front of steps to a building. Unbound; yellowed, edges worn; in blue cloth portfolio, orange cloth labels stamped blue. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Infanterie Rgt. Freiherr v. Hohenhaŭsen 1783

15th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of officer in pale blue coat, white trim, white waistcoat and trousers, tricorn hat, holding walking stick. 15th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of officer in pale blue coat, white trim, white waistcoat and trousers, tricorn hat, holding walking stick. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".

Infanterie Regt. Pfalzgraf Will. v. Birkenfeld: Mannheim 1783

14th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of infantryman in pale blue coat, red trim, white trousers, tricorn hat. 14th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of infantryman in pale blue coat, red trim, white trousers, tricorn hat. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".

Infanterie Regt. Hornist (Feldmarchmässig.)

84th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing trumpeter in dark green jacket and brown trousers, wearing backpack, holding wooden flute, facing right. 84th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing trumpeter in dark green jacket and brown trousers, wearing backpack, holding wooden flute, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Infanterie Regt. Freiherr v. Rodenhaŭsen: Offizier, Mannheim 1783

13th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of officer in pale blue coat, red trim, white trousers, tricorn hat, holding walking stick. 13th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of officer in pale blue coat, red trim, white trousers, tricorn hat, holding walking stick. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".

Infanterie Portuguaise: Officier de Grenadiers XVIIIe siècle

Original ink and watercolor drawing signed and dated by L. (de) B(eaufort); standing uniform figure with grounded musket. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed and dated by L. (de) B(eaufort); standing uniform figure with grounded musket. Upright; margins; clean. Presented, 1961, by de Beaufort.

Infanterie légère, 1795

One of 4 original watercolors, signed by Raffet, of uniforms, soldier in blue uniform and hat with gun. One of 4 original watercolors, signed by Raffet, of uniforms, soldier in blue uniform and hat with gun. In blue cloth slip-case, maroon leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1966.

Infanterie Légère Voltigeur Cornet 1812

One of 73 watercolors, unsigned. A soldier in uniform, with sword, standing and blowing hunting horn. One of 73 watercolors, unsigned. A soldier in uniform, with sword, standing and blowing hunting horn.

Infanterie Légère Voltigeur

4th in collection of 6 original pencil and watercolor drawings for lithographic series by Lami and Vernet; standing uniform figure of infantryman, holding rifle forward, facing right. 4th in collection of 6 original pencil and watercolor drawings for lithographic series by Lami and Vernet; standing uniform figure of infantryman, holding rifle forward, facing right. Small, mounted on white board, unbound; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1948.

Infanterie Legère Napolitaine: Officier de Carabiniers, 3e Regt. 1812

76th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in blue uniform, red trim, bearskin hat, holding sword, in profile facing right. 76th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in blue uniform, red trim, bearskin hat, holding sword, in profile facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.

Infanterie Légère Napolitaine: Lieutenant de Voltigeurs Regt. 1812

73rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantry officer in blue uniform, black trim, shako, holding sword in both hands. 73rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantry officer in blue uniform, black trim, shako, holding sword in both hands. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.

Infanterie légère Napolitaine: 1er Regt. Carabinier, 1812

71st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in blue uniform, wearing bearskin hat and backpack, with grounded rifle, facing left. 71st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in blue uniform, wearing bearskin hat and backpack, with grounded rifle, facing left. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.

Infanterie Légere de Lowenstein

61st in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in gray uniform, green trim, with grounded rifle, holding brim of hat. 61st in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in gray uniform, green trim, with grounded rifle, holding brim of hat. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Infanterie Légère - 1843

7th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; 3 light infantrymen and officer attacking toward left in palm grove landscape. 7th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; 3 light infantrymen and officer attacking toward left in palm grove landscape. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

Infanterie hongroise, grenadiers

3rd in collection of 4 colored lithographic plates by Riffault after Raffet; three standing uniform figures of grenadiers, with more in background. 3rd in collection of 4 colored lithographic plates by Riffault after Raffet; three standing uniform figures of grenadiers, with more in background. Upright; margins trimmed; soiled. Dick Von Schriltz, 1951.

Infanterie française en combat contre les Austrichiens

Original watercolor, unsigned; combat or battle in countryside, showing revolutionary soldiers in red-and-white stripes trousers. Original watercolor, unsigned; combat or battle in countryside, showing revolutionary soldiers in red-and-white stripes trousers. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Infanterie en embouscade

Original unsigned ink drawing (by Vernet); infantrymen concealed among trees bordering country road, making ready to attack column of soldiers approaching along this road in left distance; ink sketches of military figure, portrait on verso. [See: Military figure, eagle, portrait.] Original unsigned ink drawing (by Vernet); infantrymen concealed among trees bordering country road, making ready to attack column of soldiers approaching along this road in left distance; ink sketches of military figure, portrait on verso. [See: Military figure, eagle, portrait.] Small oblong folio, matted; narrow black margins; clean.

Infanterie de Marine. Tenue des colies.

41st in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; marine infantryman in teal jacket, white trousers, wearing pith helmet, backpack, holding rifle. 41st in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; marine infantryman in teal jacket, white trousers, wearing pith helmet, backpack, holding rifle. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Infanterie de Marine. Tenue de permission

40th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; infantry marine officer in long teal coat, dark gray uniform; hands in pockets. 40th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; infantry marine officer in long teal coat, dark gray uniform; hands in pockets. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

Infanterie de Marine (Grand tenue)

2nd of 3 hand-colored lithograph (Sinnett type) of uniform figures, showing marine in foreground, brick wall, tricolor and naval vessel in background. 2nd of 3 hand-colored lithograph (Sinnett type) of uniform figures, showing marine in foreground, brick wall, tricolor and naval vessel in background. Upright, 3 prints [cf. FrU1860mf-3a-c]; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger

Infanterie de Marine

Infanterie de Marine

Brown University

3rd of 3 hand-colored lithograph (Sinnett type) of uniform figures, showing infantryman wearing pack, holding rifle. 3rd of 3 hand-colored lithograph (Sinnett type) of uniform figures, showing infantryman wearing pack, holding rifle. Upright, 3 prints [cf. FrU1860mf-3a-b]; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger

Infanterie de Ligne, 1720-1750: grenadier; fusilier; sergent-major

1st in collection of watercolors signed and dated by Beaufort, of uniform groups after documents in Army Museum, Lisbon; 3 standing figures of grenadier, fusilier and sergeant, all in blue coats, red trim. 1st in collection of watercolors signed and dated by Beaufort, of uniform groups after documents in Army Museum, Lisbon; 3 standing figures of grenadier, fusilier and sergeant, all in blue coats, red trim. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold "L. de Beaufort. Armée Portugaise XVIII siècle. Paris, 1969". Paris, Louis de Beaufort, 1970.

Infanterie de Ligne Voltigeur 1813

One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword, gun, and backpack, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword, gun, and backpack, standing. Paris, Librairie Militaire Cart, 1950.

Infanterie de Ligne 1730: grenadiers; sergent

2nd in collection of watercolors signed and dated by Beaufort, of uniform groups after documents in Army Museum, Lisbon; 3 standing figures of 2 grenadiers, with rifles, and officer holding pike, all in blue coats, red waistcoats and trim. 2nd in collection of watercolors signed and dated by Beaufort, of uniform groups after documents in Army Museum, Lisbon; 3 standing figures of 2 grenadiers, with rifles, and officer holding pike, all in blue coats, red waistcoats and trim. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold "L. de Beaufort. Armée Portugaise XVIII siècle. Paris, 1969". Paris, Louis de Beaufort, 1970.

Infanterie de Ligne 116 Rég Caporal de Fusiliers

One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword, gun, backpack, and kettle, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword, gun, backpack, and kettle, standing. Paris, Librairie Militaire Cart, 1950.