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

Indian Light Cavalryman, c. 1830-1835

Original unsigned watercolor; mounted figure wearing black-green lancer tchapka and dolman, white gauntlets, red hussar trousers, landscape background with small figure of foot-soldier at left; [compare with 1852 watercolor by J. Palin of 15th Hussars Officer in Levé dress, Indian, 1852.] Original unsigned watercolor; mounted figure wearing black-green lancer tchapka and dolman, white gauntlets, red hussar trousers, landscape background with small figure of foot-soldier at left; [compare with 1852 watercolor by J. Palin of 15th Hussars Officer in Levé dress, Indian, 1852.] Small oblong folio; margins; small tear in margin and some discoloration. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

Indian lancer, c. 1840

Indian lancer, c. 1840

Brown University

1st of pair of unsigned gouache paintings, numbered 12, by Punjabi artist, with Persian inscription; mounted lancer (of Rohilla Horse?) in uniform. 1st of pair of unsigned gouache paintings, numbered 12, by Punjabi artist, with Persian inscription; mounted lancer (of Rohilla Horse?) in uniform. Upright, matted; margins; clean. London, Maggs, 1972. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian lancer

Indian lancer

Brown University

Original unsigned watercolor; Indian Army lancer in red coat, black shako, holding lance, riding toward right. Original unsigned watercolor; Indian Army lancer in red coat, black shako, holding lance, riding toward right. Oblong medium folio, mounted on board; margins trimmed; faded, soiled. title provided by cataloger

Indian lancer

Indian lancer

Brown University

One of 4 original watercolors, this one signed by Khyr Shah; soldier in black uniform and white hat, with a lance in hand and a horse. One of 4 original watercolors, this one signed by Khyr Shah; soldier in black uniform and white hat, with a lance in hand and a horse. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clark Antiques, 2006

Indian king with weapon confronting tiger

1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; Indian king with weapon confronting tiger with two cubs; numerous mounted and unmounted figures, horses and elphants below 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; Indian king with weapon confronting tiger with two cubs; numerous mounted and unmounted figures, horses and elphants below Album inscribed in ink on flyleaf 'Wm. Jenkins. Ram dutta' Small upright folio. London, Maggs, 1978. 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/)

Indian Irregular Cavalry, 1853

One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Norie; group of mounted native soldiers during halt in countryside. One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Norie; group of mounted native soldiers during halt in countryside. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1957.

Indian infantryman of 66th Regiment, c. 1830

Hand-colored line-lithograph, numbered 20; standing uniform figure in white exercise uniform with grounded rifle, wearing shako. Hand-colored line-lithograph, numbered 20; standing uniform figure in white exercise uniform with grounded rifle, wearing shako. Small upright folio, matted; repaired tear, soiled and worn. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1952.

Indian god or warrior

Indian god or warrior

Brown University

Original unsigned gouache; representation of historical warrior or god wearing tall turban, halo, necklace, earrings and other jewels, long skirt and overskirt, carrying scimitar and shield. Original unsigned gouache; representation of historical warrior or god wearing tall turban, halo, necklace, earrings and other jewels, long skirt and overskirt, carrying scimitar and shield. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; worn, repaired worm-holes. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian festival procession, c. 1780

Unsigned original gouache painting (by a Tanjore artist); festival groups, outdoors, some waving fans, plumes, ceremonial umbrella, etc., some dancing and reciting, others making music. Unsigned original gouache painting (by a Tanjore artist); festival groups, outdoors, some waving fans, plumes, ceremonial umbrella, etc., some dancing and reciting, others making music. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Maggs, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian elephant artillery battery, c. 1860

Original charcoal and watercolor drawing initialed 'G.B.C(ampion)'; gun crew in tropical uniform with cannon drawn by elephant with 2 mahouts. Original charcoal and watercolor drawing initialed 'G.B.C(ampion)'; gun crew in tropical uniform with cannon drawn by elephant with 2 mahouts. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian costumes: Portraits--2nd Punjab Cavalry

Color engraving by J. Harris after Fane; mounted and dismounted native soldiers in uniform, outdoors, showing front and rear of Sikh non-commissioned officer and Afghan officer. Color engraving by J. Harris after Fane; mounted and dismounted native soldiers in uniform, outdoors, showing front and rear of Sikh non-commissioned officer and Afghan officer. From: 'Indian Costumes'. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Indian Corps of Guides, 1880: Composite

Original watercolor signed by Simking; 5 uniform groups or figures, outdoors. Original watercolor signed by Simking; 5 uniform groups or figures, outdoors. Large upright folio, matted; no margins; foxed. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1960.

Indian cavalry, 1828

Indian cavalry, 1828

Brown University

2nd in set of 3 watercolors, one signed and dated by Lt. H.E., 1828, perhaps copied after henry Heath; standing Indian cavalry officer. 2nd in set of 3 watercolors, one signed and dated by Lt. H.E., 1828, perhaps copied after henry Heath; standing Indian cavalry officer. Square 12m0, 3 pieces, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian cavalry combat in ancient times: manuscript verso

Verso to image of cavalry combat [IndO1600sf-1]; part of original manuscript in four columns, orange-painted border. Verso to image of cavalry combat [IndO1600sf-1]; part of original manuscript in four columns, orange-painted border. Upright, mounted on pink and gold paper, matted; clean. London, Maggs, 1967. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian cavalry combat in ancient times

Unsigned original gouache illustration from manuscript; cavalrymen (many unhorsed) in close combat. Unsigned original gouache illustration from manuscript; cavalrymen (many unhorsed) in close combat. Upright, mounted on pink and gold paper, matted; clean. London, Maggs, 1967. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian Cavalree. The Twenty-Fifth

One of a pair of original gouache drawings on gray board, signed 'Snaffles'; semi-caricature uniform figures. [See also: Indian "Cavalree" Skinner's horse. One of a pair of original gouache drawings on gray board, signed 'Snaffles'; semi-caricature uniform figures. [See also: Indian "Cavalree" Skinner's horse. Upright medium folio, matted; stained. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

Indian Camel soldier, c. 1840

Unsigned original tempera painting on talc; native soldier with gun and sword mounted on camel, riding towards left. Unsigned original tempera painting on talc; native soldier with gun and sword mounted on camel, riding towards left. Oblong; margins; crack in lower margin. Title provided by cataloger. Camden, Me., Staack, 1960.

Indian Camel Corpsman, c. 1838

Original unsigned native watercolor; soldier in white turban and kaftan, with rifle, mounted on camel, facing right. Original unsigned native watercolor; soldier in white turban and kaftan, with rifle, mounted on camel, facing right. Octagonal, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Indian armed cavalryman, c. 1500

Original miniature painting in Moghul style; mounted warrior with quiver of arrows and upraised sword riding forward toward right, landscape background. Original miniature painting in Moghul style; mounted warrior with quiver of arrows and upraised sword riding forward toward right, landscape background. Small upright, matted; margins; worm-holes, yellowed. New York, Augustin Fries, 1961. Title supplied by cataloger

Indian "Cavalree" Skinners Horse

One of a pair of original gouache drawings on gray board, signed Snaffles; semi-caricature uniform figures. See also: Indian Cavalree The Twenty-Fifth. One of a pair of original gouache drawings on gray board, signed Snaffles; semi-caricature uniform figures. See also: Indian Cavalree The Twenty-Fifth. Upright medium folio, matted; margins, clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1967.

India's reply

India's reply

Brown University

written by J.P. Harrington ; composed George Le Brunn ; sung by Leo Dryden. First line: A soldier I, a soldier true. First line of chorus: England, ask the question when danger's nigh. F & D. 4182. 'Francis, Day, & Hunter's Newest Comic Songs'--advertisement, page [6] 'Dagonet' of The Referee, says: 'The idea of popularising the soldiers of other races and creeds who serve under our banner with the English people first occurred to me as I sat last Saturday evening at the Canterbury Music Hall, and listened to the mighty cheer which greeted Mr. Leo Dryden when, dressed as an Indian Soldier, he sang "India's Reploy." There was no "Perish, India," sentiment among the thousands of spectators who sat packed like herrings in a barrel in every part of the popular place of entertainment. They cheered themselves hoarse for India and the brave natives who fight beneath her flag and I have heard no song greeted with such honest and genuine and patriotic enthusiasm since the great days of "The Russians shall not have Constantinople."' Cover chromolithograph illustration: standing figure of Leo Dryden dressed as an Indian soldier, vignettes of Queen Victorian, Indian palace and Windsor Castle.

India: wooden footbridge over ravine and stream, c. 1900

Collodion print photograph; view from rocky riverbed of wooden footbridge across steep ravine. Collodion print photograph; view from rocky riverbed of wooden footbridge across steep ravine. Oblong; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

India: wedding portrait photograph, c. 1880

Albumen print photograph; formal wedding portrait of 28 (British) people, including 2 soldiers and 1 child, outdoors, trees in background. Albumen print photograph; formal wedding portrait of 28 (British) people, including 2 soldiers and 1 child, outdoors, trees in background. Narrow oblong; no margins; lower right corner torn, edges slightly frayed and wrinkled. title provided by cataloger

India: view of wooden bridge under construction, c. 1890 (right side view)

Collodion print photograph; side view of wooden bridge under construction over dry riverbed; about 20 men standing on bridge. Collodion print photograph; side view of wooden bridge under construction over dry riverbed; about 20 men standing on bridge. Oblong; no margins; edges slightly wrinkled. title provided by cataloger

India: view of iron railroad bridge, c. 1890

2nd of 2 collodion print sepia photographs; side view of iron railroad bridge over dry riverbed. 2nd of 2 collodion print sepia photographs; side view of iron railroad bridge over dry riverbed. Oblong; no margins; edges slightly frayed. title provided by cataloger

India: view of 2-story dwelling

Collodion print photograph; blown-up view of large white 2-story home or chalet. [See: India: 2-story home with 2nd-story balcony, c. 1890.] Collodion print photograph; blown-up view of large white 2-story home or chalet. [See: India: 2-story home with 2nd-story balcony, c. 1890.] Oblong; no margins; top edge bent. title provided by cataloger

India: suspencion bridge across riverbed, c. 1890

Collodion print sepia photograph; view of suspension bridge with stone embankments over stony riverbed, steep ravine in background. Collodion print sepia photograph; view of suspension bridge with stone embankments over stony riverbed, steep ravine in background. Oblong; no margins; edges wrinkled, faded. title provided by cataloger

India: stone bridge over ravine, c. 1890

1st of 5 collodion print sepia photographs; group of men standing on (newly-built?) wooden bridge, with stone foundation on each side, across steep ravine at right, wooded slope in background. 1st of 5 collodion print sepia photographs; group of men standing on (newly-built?) wooden bridge, with stone foundation on each side, across steep ravine at right, wooded slope in background. Oblong; no margins; edges slightly bent, frayed. title provided by cataloger

India: side view of wooden bridge over ravine, c. 1890 (lighter copy)

5th of 5 collodion print sepia photographs; side view of wooden bridge, with stone foundation, across deep ravine, 2 men in white suits and hats observing at right; lighter copy of image, Indian construction workers on bridge 5th of 5 collodion print sepia photographs; side view of wooden bridge, with stone foundation, across deep ravine, 2 men in white suits and hats observing at right; lighter copy of image, Indian construction workers on bridge Oblong; no margins; edges faded. title provided by cataloger

India: side view of bridge over ravine, c. 1890

2nd of 5 collodion print sepia photographs; side view of wooden bridge, with stone foundation, across deep ravine, 2 men in white suits and hats observing at right. 2nd of 5 collodion print sepia photographs; side view of wooden bridge, with stone foundation, across deep ravine, 2 men in white suits and hats observing at right. Oblong; no margins; edges faded. title provided by cataloger