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

In het Camp bÿ Stamstech (?), 1805

Original watercolor signed and dated in ink on verso by Camphius (?), 1805; scene inside officer's tent in encampment, showing furnishings, belongings etc., seated dog looking out at entrance. Original watercolor signed and dated in ink on verso by Camphius (?), 1805; scene inside officer's tent in encampment, showing furnishings, belongings etc., seated dog looking out at entrance. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; worn; many repaired tears. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

In Feindesland

In Feindesland

Brown University

3rd in collection of 8 silhouettes after Schmidt; night scene, 2 soldiers resting under trees, in starlight. 3rd in collection of 8 silhouettes after Schmidt; night scene, 2 soldiers resting under trees, in starlight. Upright, unbound; white paper pr. black; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1961.

In commemoration of the glorious victories of the 3rd and 9th of April 1865. Richmond, Va.

Color lithograph by Magnus; U.S. troops approaching city across river in background; uncolored ornamental border with wood-engraved portraits of Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Thomas and Kilpatrick, and map medallions. Color lithograph by Magnus; U.S. troops approaching city across river in background; uncolored ornamental border with wood-engraved portraits of Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Thomas and Kilpatrick, and map medallions. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed close. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1946.

In Castris Alacriter Resonans Tympanum

One of a set of 16 (of ?) colored and uncolored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht of cavalry musicians. Hand colored figure on horseback playing drum. Title also in German. One of a set of 16 (of ?) colored and uncolored engraved plates by and after Engelbrecht of cavalry musicians. Hand colored figure on horseback playing drum. Title also in German. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, maroon leather label stamped gold; foxed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1968.

In Camp Stewart, Ga.

In Camp Stewart, Ga.

Brown University

Original ink and wash drawing, signed and dated by Murphy; collection of small vignettes of soldiers, featuring portraits, uniforms, camp life. Original ink and wash drawing, signed and dated by Murphy; collection of small vignettes of soldiers, featuring portraits, uniforms, camp life. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.

In black night off Cape Matapan, the British destroyer Greyhound's searchlight suddenly flashes full on Italian heavy...

Original gouache drawing signed by Coggins; night scene, destroyer at right flashing searchlight and firing on severely damaged cruiser at left. (Reproduced in Life magazine, April 14, 1941, page 36.) Original gouache drawing signed by Coggins; night scene, destroyer at right flashing searchlight and firing on severely damaged cruiser at left. (Reproduced in Life magazine, April 14, 1941, page 36.) Coggins worked as an illustrator with Life magazine in 1941 and 1942. The following year he enlisted as an artist-correspondent for Yank magazine in the European Theater of Operations until 1945. Gift of the artist, 1994.

In bivouac au see von Breslaw bei Raskimosi

Unsigned watercolor and ink drawing mounted in album; groups of soldiers, wagon, prone figure. Sketches for lithograph 'Bivouac bei Raskimosi...Den. 18. Julius 1812'. Unsigned watercolor and ink drawing mounted in album; groups of soldiers, wagon, prone figure. Sketches for lithograph 'Bivouac bei Raskimosi...Den. 18. Julius 1812'. Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 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/)

In bello miles pugnabit fronte minaci

One of a suite of 5 mezzotint plates by Johann Andreas Pfeffel after Rugendas; combat among mounted soldiers, with Turks and others, Latin verses on each. One of a suite of 5 mezzotint plates by Johann Andreas Pfeffel after Rugendas; combat among mounted soldiers, with Turks and others, Latin verses on each. Oblong folio, matted large folio; plate mark, margins intact. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection 1951.

In battle, a stretcher often just isn't to be had. Here a Marine wounded on Iwo Jima is carried back to an aid statio...

Original pen and ink and wash sketch signed by Reeks of on Marine carrying a wounded Marine on his back to an aid station on Iwo Jima. Original pen and ink and wash sketch signed by Reeks of on Marine carrying a wounded Marine on his back to an aid station on Iwo Jima. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Censor's stamp. 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.

In aula Constantiniana (Apparition of the Cross to Constantine)

Copper-engraving numbered 2 by and after Aquila, copied from painting by Raphael in the Hall of Constantine; Constantine in armor on platform in left foreground, addressing soldiers gathering to listen, tents in background, bridge and monuments in right distance, cherubs and appearance of the Cross in air above, the grotesque dwarf Gradasso Berrettai da Norcia in right foreground. Copper-engraving numbered 2 by and after Aquila, copied from painting by Raphael in the Hall of Constantine; Constantine in armor on platform in left foreground, addressing soldiers gathering to listen, tents in background, bridge and monuments in right distance, cherubs and appearance of the Cross in air above, the grotesque dwarf Gradasso Berrettai da Norcia in right foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

In a Service Club

In a Service Club

Brown University

Original oil painting, unsigned (by Day); soldiers and women socializing at tables in club, elaborate murals of eagle, flags, Victory figure, etc. on walls in background. Original oil painting, unsigned (by Day); soldiers and women socializing at tables in club, elaborate murals of eagle, flags, Victory figure, etc. on walls in background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Gift of H. Talmage Day.

Importantes conversations militaires au G.Q.G. du shape a Marly

Original photograph from October 9, 1951 of members of an important military conference of the Allied Forces (SHAPE) in Europe at Marly. Pictured are: General Charles Léchères, Field Marshal Sir Montgomery, General Omar Bradley, Lord Fraser, General Alphonse Juin, and Field Marshal Sir William Slim. Original photograph from October 9, 1951 of members of an important military conference of the Allied Forces (SHAPE) in Europe at Marly. Pictured are: General Charles Léchères, Field Marshal Sir Montgomery, General Omar Bradley, Lord Fraser, General Alphonse Juin, and Field Marshal Sir William Slim. Medium oblong folio; no margins; clean.

Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa, 1899-1902

3rd in set of 4 original watercolors signed (C.C.) by Clark; mounted cavalryman in khaki field uniform and hat, riding across veldt 3rd in set of 4 original watercolors signed (C.C.) by Clark; mounted cavalryman in khaki field uniform and hat, riding across veldt Large, unbound, matted; margins; clean; in maroon cloth portfolio, stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa, 1899-1902

4th in set of 4 original watercolors signed (C.C.) by Clark; cavalryman in khaki field uniform, hat and boots, standing outside tent, hand on hip, facing left. 4th in set of 4 original watercolors signed (C.C.) by Clark; cavalryman in khaki field uniform, hat and boots, standing outside tent, hand on hip, facing left. Large, unbound, matted; margins; clean; in maroon cloth portfolio, stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Imperial troops besieging Magdeburg

2nd of pair of engraved perspective views of sieges with troops in action in foreground, cities in middle distance. From: 'Theatrum Europaeum', (Frankfurt a. M., 1637) 2nd of pair of engraved perspective views of sieges with troops in action in foreground, cities in middle distance. From: 'Theatrum Europaeum', (Frankfurt a. M., 1637) Oblong medium folio, 2 prints [cf. EuB1631mf-1a], matted; plate marks, margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

Imperial saloon carriage, Nicolai Railway - Constructed by Messrs. Winans, Harrison and Winans, Alexandroffski Works

Color lithograph by Kell Brothers; plan, sections and elevations of Imperial railway carriage. Supplement to Engineering, January 31st, 1868. Color lithograph by Kell Brothers; plan, sections and elevations of Imperial railway carriage. Supplement to Engineering, January 31st, 1868. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; soiled, worn, foxed. New York, Old Print Shop, 1949.

Imperial Russian Army: 13th Infantry Division

Original ink and watercolor drawing 'composed and drawn by Paul Goudime-Lavovitch (Maj. General, Imp. Russian Army, 1930'); group of 9 infantry figures in uniforms of 1843-1845, outdoors. Original ink and watercolor drawing 'composed and drawn by Paul Goudime-Lavovitch (Maj. General, Imp. Russian Army, 1930'); group of 9 infantry figures in uniforms of 1843-1845, outdoors. Large upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker, 1973.

Imp. Caroli V Albis apud / Milburgum Felicissimo / Minime Traiecto

Engraving (proof?) by and after Vico (After (?) Giovanni Battista Scultori); oval view of attack across river by massed troops at right, against fortified city at left, allegorical figures in cloud above combat; in oval enframement with allegorical figures and creatures in corners. Depicts Charles V's triumphant crossing of the River Elbe and the capture of the town of Mühlberg and his decisive victory in 1547 following a surprise attack in fog. Engraving (proof?) by and after Vico (After (?) Giovanni Battista Scultori); oval view of attack across river by massed troops at right, against fortified city at left, allegorical figures in cloud above combat; in oval enframement with allegorical figures and creatures in corners. Depicts Charles V's triumphant crossing of the River Elbe and the capture of the town of Mühlberg and his decisive victory in 1547 following a surprise attack in fog. Upright folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed close; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection. [See Royal Collection, London, for further information on this print and artist]. https://militarymaps.rct.uk/other-16th-century-conflicts/battle-of-muhlberg-1547-impcarolivalbis-apvd N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Imp. Caes. Carolus V. Aug.

Engraving after Titian and Peter Paul Rubens; 3/4-length portrait in armor, left hand on hip, helmet resting on ledge nearby. Engraving after Titian and Peter Paul Rubens; 3/4-length portrait in armor, left hand on hip, helmet resting on ledge nearby. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed close; slightly worn. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Im Jubiläumsjahre 1903

Im Jubiläumsjahre 1903

Brown University

Colored photogravure plate; uniform group showing various uniforms of 1. Bad. Leib. Grenadier Regt. Nr. 109 standing before low pedimented building. Colored photogravure plate; uniform group showing various uniforms of 1. Bad. Leib. Grenadier Regt. Nr. 109 standing before low pedimented building. Oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly creased. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Im etappenquartier vor Paris

1 photogravure initialed and dated 'AW 1894'; group of soldiers relaxing in an elegant room; one plays a piano, another sings, a third, smoking a pipe, stands before a fireplace which is being tended by a civilian; women and child look on 1 photogravure initialed and dated 'AW 1894'; group of soldiers relaxing in an elegant room; one plays a piano, another sings, a third, smoking a pipe, stands before a fireplace which is being tended by a civilian; women and child look on Large oblong folio. Dedham, Henry Hornblower, 2009. 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/)

Ilustrissm. Sereniss. P. Mauritius Natus Auranciae Princeps, Comes Nass.

Engraving by W. Swanenburgh and Broer Janzoon; full-length portrait in part-armor, perspective background showing land and sea forces, artillery forts, towns etc., arms at lower right. Engraving by W. Swanenburgh and Broer Janzoon; full-length portrait in part-armor, perspective background showing land and sea forces, artillery forts, towns etc., arms at lower right. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close; creased. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ils viennent se bruler à la Chandelle

Hand-colored etching (by Elie); Napoleon stands atop Mont St Jean, holding a torch in one hand and a piece of paper in the other. Skulls and bones litter the ground beneath him. Bat-winged heads of well-known people surround him. Broadley: "Napoleon is represented as standing on a mound marked 'Waterloo,' amidst a lot of human bones; below are the broken bridge of Leipzig, the Sphinx of Egypt, the minarets of Moscow on fire, and broken columns representing Spain. In his right hand he holds up a torch, and in his left a paper lettered 'Speech to the two chambers.' Around him are flying a number of human-headed bats, Garat, Manuel, Savary, Merlin, Labédoyère, Régnault, Queen Hortense, Lafayette, etc. Beneath run the words 'They come and burn themselves in the candle.'" Hand-colored etching (by Elie); Napoleon stands atop Mont St Jean, holding a torch in one hand and a piece of paper in the other. Skulls and bones litter the ground beneath him. Bat-winged heads of well-known people surround him. Broadley: "Napoleon is represented as standing on a mound marked 'Waterloo,' amidst a lot of human bones; below are the broken bridge of Leipzig, the Sphinx of Egypt, the minarets of Moscow on fire, and broken columns representing Spain. In his right hand he holds up a torch, and in his left a paper lettered 'Speech to the two chambers.' Around him are flying a number of human-headed bats, Garat, Manuel, Savary, Merlin, Labédoyère, Régnault, Queen Hortense, Lafayette, etc. Beneath run the words 'They come and burn themselves in the candle.'" June 1815 Caption: Déposés à la Direction Générale Label(s): Manuel Garat Dumolar Çavarie Merlin de Douay La bédoyeu Regnault Yonne hortence Chibaudeau Lafayette Cambon Sibué Mouton Duvernes Borie de S Vincent Fe. ix Lepelletier Label(s): Chambre haute Chambre basse Mont St Jean Espagne Leipsic Moskow Label(s): noue mourons sur nos chaises Text: Discour aux deux chambres...Indépendence...Liberté...Liberté

Illustrissimus Princeps ac Dominus dn. Bernhardus Saxoniae Iuliae Cliviae et Montium nec non Franconia Dux Landg: Thu...

Engraving (by Hollar? from his series 'Equestrian Portraits of Generals in the Thirty Years War'?); portrait in armor, mounted on rearing horse, battle in progress in background. Engraving (by Hollar? from his series 'Equestrian Portraits of Generals in the Thirty Years War'?); portrait in armor, mounted on rearing horse, battle in progress in background. Upright, matted folio; margins severely trimmed; soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Illustrissimus et Excellentissimus Princeps Ambrosius Spinola

Etching by Muller after Miereveld; 3/4-length portrait in armor, helmet resting on chest at right. Etching by Muller after Miereveld; 3/4-length portrait in armor, helmet resting on chest at right. Upright folio, mounted on white paper, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Jamestown, R.I., North, 1950.

Illustriss. Princeps et Dms. Dms. Eberhardus Comes Wirtembergensis: ... Ulricus Comes Wirtembergensis

Line-lithograph by Gnauth after Herdtle, printed by Malté; effigies of Eberhard and Ulric of Württemberg, in armor, with architectural enframement of strap-work, trophies etc., including armorial bearings. Line-lithograph by Gnauth after Herdtle, printed by Malté; effigies of Eberhard and Ulric of Württemberg, in armor, with architectural enframement of strap-work, trophies etc., including armorial bearings. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; cleaned. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Illustris et generosus Dominus D. Adamus Comes in Herbersdorff Eques Ordinis Di: Calatrava, Sacrae Caesar:...Illust. ...

Engraving by Lucas Kilian after Kager; equestrian portrait in armor, facing right, perspective view of battle and military formations in background, putto with armorial cartouche in upper left corner. Engraving by Lucas Kilian after Kager; equestrian portrait in armor, facing right, perspective view of battle and military formations in background, putto with armorial cartouche in upper left corner. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Illustrirte politische Karte von Osterreich und den angränzenden Ländern

Lithograph by and after Lanzedelli; political cartoon map with numerous small scenes with groups of military or political figures. Lithograph by and after Lanzedelli; political cartoon map with numerous small scenes with groups of military or political figures. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; margins entirely trimmed away.