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

Indians from the Six Nations at Newport, Rhode Island, 29 August-1 September 1780

Original watercolor by De Verger showing full-length figure of Native American running with sword; in manuscript diary. Original watercolor by De Verger showing full-length figure of Native American running with sword; in manuscript diary. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1964. 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/)

Indians from the Six Nations at Newport, Rhode Island, 29 August-1 September 1780

Original watercolor by De Verger showing full-length figure of Native American standing holding bow; in manuscript diary. Original watercolor by De Verger showing full-length figure of Native American standing holding bow; in manuscript diary. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1964. 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/)

Indians and motor-buses near Poperinghe

One of a collection of 26 lithographs on paper by Pryse, all signed in pencil in lower right; line of soldiers walking with horses along a lane, one mounted, motor buses behind One of a collection of 26 lithographs on paper by Pryse, all signed in pencil in lower right; line of soldiers walking with horses along a lane, one mounted, motor buses behind Oblong folio. N.Y., Argosy, 2010.

Indiani ad Insulam Itii Hispanos aditu prohibere conantur, unde atrox coortum praelium

Page from book with engraved illustration showing Spaniards cannonading from ships and arriving in boats for combat with native Americans on shore. From: 'America. Pt 10. Latin] Americae pars decima: Qua continentur, I. Duae navigationes Dn. Americi Vesputii ... II. Solida narratio de moderno provinciae Virginiae statu ... III. Vera descriptio Novae Angliae...' Page from book with engraved illustration showing Spaniards cannonading from ships and arriving in boats for combat with native Americans on shore. From: 'America. Pt 10. Latin] Americae pars decima: Qua continentur, I. Duae navigationes Dn. Americi Vesputii ... II. Solida narratio de moderno provinciae Virginiae statu ... III. Vera descriptio Novae Angliae...' Upright medium folio; margins; worn, foxed, yellowed.

Indian warriors or gods in combat

Unsigned original native pencil and ink drawing; 2 personages in high turbans and long skirts, carrying shields, in mounted sword combat. Unsigned original native pencil and ink drawing; 2 personages in high turbans and long skirts, carrying shields, in mounted sword combat. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; yellowed, foxing. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian warrior-god leading a horse, c. 1500

Original unsigned native watercolor detailed in gold; warrior-god with halo and jewelled crown holding up 2-edged sword or scimitar and leading richly saddled and decorated horse, landscape background. Original unsigned native watercolor detailed in gold; warrior-god with halo and jewelled crown holding up 2-edged sword or scimitar and leading richly saddled and decorated horse, landscape background. Small oblong, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian warrior

Indian warrior

Brown University

One of a pair of original watercolors signed by (Major Alfred Crowdy) Lovett; standing figure in kaftan, turban and sash with scimitar. One of a pair of original watercolors signed by (Major Alfred Crowdy) Lovett; standing figure in kaftan, turban and sash with scimitar. For MacMunn, G.F. The Armies of India. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Indian warfare--the attack on the village

Wood engraving after Thulstrup; U.S. cavalry galloping through Indian tent village, shooting at inhabitants. Wood engraving after Thulstrup; U.S. cavalry galloping through Indian tent village, shooting at inhabitants. From Harper's Weekly, vol. 29, no. 1506, October 31, 1885, page 713. Presented, 1987, by John Corbridge.

Indian warfare--discovery of the village

Wood-engraved plate after Zogbaum; 2 U.S. troops and Indian scout looking at newly discovered village in distance. Wood-engraved plate after Zogbaum; 2 U.S. troops and Indian scout looking at newly discovered village in distance. From Harper's Weekly, Vol. 29, No. 1500, September 19, 1885, pages 613-614.

Indian types of dress

Indian types of dress

Brown University

Gelatin DOP print photograph; bust portrait of heavily-bearded Indian man, wearing double-breasted jacket, white turban, and double string of pearls or beads. Gelatin DOP print photograph; bust portrait of heavily-bearded Indian man, wearing double-breasted jacket, white turban, and double string of pearls or beads. No. 30198 Upright small folio; no margins; slightly stained.

Indian soldiers resting, c. 1845

Unsigned original watercolor; group of native warriors standing and sitting near boxes and bundles, long line of infantry in background winding toward hilltop fortress in distance. Unsigned original watercolor; group of native warriors standing and sitting near boxes and bundles, long line of infantry in background winding toward hilltop fortress in distance. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. London, Spencer, 1952. title provided by cataloger

Indian soldier's uniform, c. 1842

Sheet with pencil sketch of walking (pioneer?) soldier figure with color notes, also some other small sketches of feet, etc. Sheet with pencil sketch of walking (pioneer?) soldier figure with color notes, also some other small sketches of feet, etc. Upright, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Indian rulers and military escort

Unsigned original gouache drawing (illustration for the Bhogovata Purana); 2 rulers with jewelled headdresses and accoutrements riding toward right, with military escort, mounted and on foot, landscape background. Unsigned original gouache drawing (illustration for the Bhogovata Purana); 2 rulers with jewelled headdresses and accoutrements riding toward right, with military escort, mounted and on foot, landscape background. Small oblong folio, matted; clean. London, Maggs, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian ruler riding in state, c. 1800

Original unsigned gouache painting on mica; Indian ruler on eephant with umbrella-bearer, riding forth in parade with infantry and cavalry escort, city walls or fortress in background. Original unsigned gouache painting on mica; Indian ruler on eephant with umbrella-bearer, riding forth in parade with infantry and cavalry escort, city walls or fortress in background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; slight oxidization at upper left. London, Maggs, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian Regimental coat of arms, c. 1800-1805

Original unsigned watercolor of arms with 2 native dragoon supporters, mounted dragoon on upper half of blason, elephant crest, motto "Spectemur Agendo" below. Original unsigned watercolor of arms with 2 native dragoon supporters, mounted dragoon on upper half of blason, elephant crest, motto "Spectemur Agendo" below. Oblong, cut-out and mounted, matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1950.

Indian Rajah surrendering to British commander, c. 1857

Unsigned original wash drawing; rajah beneath canopy, on steps of throne, having handed dagger to British officer in foreground. Unsigned original wash drawing; rajah beneath canopy, on steps of throne, having handed dagger to British officer in foreground. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958. title provided by cataloger

Indian prince on horse, with attendants, c. 1857

Original unsigned native watercolor; prince or personage on horse with ornamented bridle, preceded by guard with shield and sword, servant or other attendant walking at left. Original unsigned native watercolor; prince or personage on horse with ornamented bridle, preceded by guard with shield and sword, servant or other attendant walking at left. Small oblong, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian prince in combat (manuscript text)

Fragment of original ink manuscript on verso of gouache painting [IndO1700mf-1]. Fragment of original ink manuscript on verso of gouache painting [IndO1700mf-1]. Upright, matted; margins; yellowed, worm-holes. London, Maggs, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian officer: Nizam of Hyderabad Cavalry, 1838/40

3rd in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; cavalry officer in green coat, red turban, standing beside horse, holding lance. 3rd in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; cavalry officer in green coat, red turban, standing beside horse, holding lance. Small, unbound, clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colours by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.

Indian officer, Carnatic Cavalry c. 1790

1st in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; officer standing beside horse, in red jacket, white trousers, red hat, holding blue flag, facing left. 1st in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; officer standing beside horse, in red jacket, white trousers, red hat, holding blue flag, facing left. Small, unbound, clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colours by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.

Indian officer

Indian officer

Brown University

2nd in suite of 8 watercolors of mounted uniform figures (by Lawson) after original painting of 1802; mounted cavalryman in tan coat, red shawl, helmet, facing left, looking back toward right. 2nd in suite of 8 watercolors of mounted uniform figures (by Lawson) after original painting of 1802; mounted cavalryman in tan coat, red shawl, helmet, facing left, looking back toward right. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson, from original documents". London, Lawson, 1959.

Indian officer

Indian officer

Brown University

3rd in suite of 8 watercolors of mounted uniform figures (by Lawson) after original painting of 1802; mounted cavalryman in tan coat, red shawl, helmet, facing left, on rearing horse. 3rd in suite of 8 watercolors of mounted uniform figures (by Lawson) after original painting of 1802; mounted cavalryman in tan coat, red shawl, helmet, facing left, on rearing horse. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson, from original documents". London, Lawson, 1959.

Indian native troops, c. 1827

Colored lithograph; 2 mounted military types, one with lance, on plain or desert, accompanied by soldiers on foot, with musket. Colored lithograph; 2 mounted military types, one with lance, on plain or desert, accompanied by soldiers on foot, with musket. Oblong, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. title provided by cataloger

Indian native officer, circa 1780

Unsigned Ink, pencil and water-color drawing mounted on card; native officer (possibly a Subedar) of a Native Infantry regiment of the Bengal Presidency, circa 1780. Unsigned Ink, pencil and water-color drawing mounted on card; native officer (possibly a Subedar) of a Native Infantry regiment of the Bengal Presidency, circa 1780. Upright medium folio. Attributed to the artist signed 'Green' in painting in Royal Collection. Manchester by the Sea, Christopher Bryant, 2019. Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Indian Native Cavalry, c. 1889

Original watercolor signed and dated by Brereton, Oct. 1889; 2 mounted uniform figures, one with lance and pennant. Original watercolor signed and dated by Brereton, Oct. 1889; 2 mounted uniform figures, one with lance and pennant. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Francis Edwards, 1962.

Indian mutineers about to be 'blown' from the guns

Original watercolor signed by Norie; soldiers gathered in line ready to witness execution of sepoys. Original watercolor signed by Norie; soldiers gathered in line ready to witness execution of sepoys. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Indian Maharajah, c. 1840-1850

Unsigned original watercolor; 3/4-length portrait of Indian prince in turban with pearls and egrette, in richly jeweled, embroidered and epauletted tunic with jeweled belt and cross belt, on terrace. Unsigned original watercolor; 3/4-length portrait of Indian prince in turban with pearls and egrette, in richly jeweled, embroidered and epauletted tunic with jeweled belt and cross belt, on terrace. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. title provided by cataloger

Indian maharajah on elephant with Sepoy escort

Original watercolor signed by Opitz; state elephant with maharajah in howdah excorted through crowd by uniformed sepoys of East India Company. Original watercolor signed by Opitz; state elephant with maharajah in howdah excorted through crowd by uniformed sepoys of East India Company. Large upright folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.