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

I have a boy

I have a boy

Brown University

Soldier looking through binoculars; flags of Allies in background. Soldier looking through binoculars; flags of Allies in background. Upright folio.

I dream of thee

I dream of thee

Brown University

words and music by E.O. Eaton. For voice and piano. Cover title. Cover illustration: Confederate gunner standing near cannon and holding flag / designed by Sidway.

I don't want to get well

words by Howard Johnson & Harry Pease ; music by Harry Jentes. For voice and piano. Caption title. Pages 1-2 are unnumbered. Advertisement (A-72) for "Goodbye Broadway, hello France!" and other songs: p. [4] Cover illustration: drawing of a nurse taking care of a wounded soldier / [rose symbol] Illustrator's name represented by a rose symbol on cover. Also published for: band, orchestra, male quartette.

I Army. Christmas 1917

I Army. Christmas 1917

Brown University

Lithograph by and after O.H.B. on Christmas greeting card of General H.I. Horne; infantry corporal in battle dress, 3/4-length. Lithograph by and after O.H.B. on Christmas greeting card of General H.I. Horne; infantry corporal in battle dress, 3/4-length. Caption at top reads: 'Wishing you good fortune in 1918'. Presented 1949 by F. Rockman

Hythe, Kent

Hythe, Kent

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving by George Cooke after Turner; view looking down from hill onto buildings of school of musketry, showing troops drilling, soldiers in left foreground with wagon, town and sea in distance. Hand-colored engraving by George Cooke after Turner; view looking down from hill onto buildings of school of musketry, showing troops drilling, soldiers in left foreground with wagon, town and sea in distance. From 'Picturesque Views of the Southern Coast of England', Vol. I, Plate 15. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Hymne des Marseillais =: The Marseilles hymn

Rouget de Lisle. For voice, 3-part chorus, and piano. English and French words. Caption title. Cover illustration: bust portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte; J.H. Buffords Lith. "Arranged for the piano forte"--Cover. First line of English text : Ye sons of France awake to glory. First line of English chorus: To arms, to arms, ye braves. English verses 1-4, and French verses 1-6, page [5]

Hyderabad. Golconda Infantry, 1948

8th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; infantryman in scarlet coat and turban, black trousers, standing at attention with grounded rifle, facing right. 8th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; infantryman in scarlet coat and turban, black trousers, standing at attention with grounded rifle, facing right. 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.

Hyderabad Contingent; North West Provinces of India; Royal Canadian Militia; View of Montreal in distance; Riel Rebel...

Third in set of three chromolithograph sheets, each intended as mount or background for two military portraits (not present); with British and Empire soldiers in military scenes and uniform groups. Third in set of three chromolithograph sheets, each intended as mount or background for two military portraits (not present); with British and Empire soldiers in military scenes and uniform groups. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958.

Hyder Ally: Commandant et Chef des Mahrattes

Engraving by le Beau after Year, numbered 92; 3/4-length portrait in military costume in round enframement. Engraving by le Beau after Year, numbered 92; 3/4-length portrait in military costume in round enframement. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Hyde Park grand review march

Subject: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert standing in open landau reviewing march-past by volunteer riflemen, spectators in grandstand with Royal Standard in background. Subject: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert standing in open landau reviewing march-past by volunteer riflemen, spectators in grandstand with Royal Standard in background. Title continues: By Henry Farmer. London. Price 3/-

Huzzard de Choiseul au service d'Angleterre

37th 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; mounted hussar in dark green uniform, wearing carbine, riding toward right. 37th 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; mounted hussar in dark green uniform, wearing carbine, riding toward right. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.

Huzaren ritmeester

Huzaren ritmeester

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1803 by Langendijk. Figure on left in red and blue speaking to woman on right seated in bench. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1803 by Langendijk. Figure on left in red and blue speaking to woman on right seated in bench. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Huzaren

Huzaren

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1789 by Langendijk. Two soldiers in blue in conversation; tent in background. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1789 by Langendijk. Two soldiers in blue in conversation; tent in background. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Huts & warm clothing for the army

Original watercolor drawing signed and dated '17th Jan. 1855' by Simpson; British troops, supply mules etc. moving along road in snow, huts being constructed on slope in left background. Original watercolor drawing signed and dated '17th Jan. 1855' by Simpson; British troops, supply mules etc. moving along road in snow, huts being constructed on slope in left background. Watercolor for the lithograph plate published in Simpson's 'The seat of War in the East'. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.

Hussier du Directoire Executif et du Corps Legislatif

One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in dark gray and salmon holding long pole. One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in dark gray and salmon holding long pole. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Hussars, 1823: Color variant

2 men of 15th Hussars inspecting horses being held by 2 men from remount department or remount corps (another impression of GB-U1823mf-1a). 2 men of 15th Hussars inspecting horses being held by 2 men from remount department or remount corps (another impression of GB-U1823mf-1a). Oblong medium folio, matted; margins. Title provided by cataloger.

Hussars, 1823

Hussars, 1823

Brown University

1st in pair of hand-colored lithographs by and after Alken; 2 men of 15th Hussars inspecting horses being held by 2 men from remount department or remount corps. 1st in pair of hand-colored lithographs by and after Alken; 2 men of 15th Hussars inspecting horses being held by 2 men from remount department or remount corps. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins. Title provided by cataloger.

Hussars outside barracks or headquarters

26th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; scene outside military headquarters, with stone walls at left; soldiers and small dogs walking around, smoking pipes, etc.; soldier in doorway at right, other soldiers looking out of windows. 26th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; scene outside military headquarters, with stone walls at left; soldiers and small dogs walking around, smoking pipes, etc.; soldier in doorway at right, other soldiers looking out of windows. Oblong and small folio, etc., unbound; mounted and bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Army in Poland, 1858-50 - original drawings"; upright folio. title provided by cataloger

Hussars in the army of occupation -- charging to a ball at Boulogne -- sketched near Etaples

Hand-colored engraving caricature (after J.L. Marks?), published 11. May 1818; 2 hussars falling into road after overturning carriage, horse running away to the left. Hand-colored engraving caricature (after J.L. Marks?), published 11. May 1818; 2 hussars falling into road after overturning carriage, horse running away to the left. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Hussars charging

Hussars charging

Brown University

Original watercolor of hussar troop charging across plain or open battlefield. Original watercolor of hussar troop charging across plain or open battlefield. Small oblong; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

Hussaro tantum mihi laus perennis....

3rd in collection of 3 hand-colored engravings; hussar dancing with woman, farm landscape background. Accompanying verses in Latin and German. 3rd in collection of 3 hand-colored engravings; hussar dancing with woman, farm landscape background. Accompanying verses in Latin and German. Small upright folio; plate marks, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1968. series title provided by cataloger

Hussarn Obrister

Hussarn Obrister

Brown University

Engraving by and after C.L.; standing figure in hussar dress, landscape background. Engraving by and after C.L.; standing figure in hussar dress, landscape background. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins; slightly soiled.

Hussaren Regt. no. 2; Hussaren Regt. no. 4: 1832

1st in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 2 mounted hussars in gray and brown jackets, light blue hats, riding toward left. 1st in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 2 mounted hussars in gray and brown jackets, light blue hats, riding toward left. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

Hussards. Regt. Ferrary. 1744

One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and green on white horse. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and green on white horse. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.

Hussards. Conflans. 1776

One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green and gold with sword on white horse facing left. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in green and gold with sword on white horse facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.

Hussards, 1807. Soldat, Officier.

Colored lithograph after Lalaisse, evidently from unidentified series or section thereof; mounted and dismounted uniform figures, outdoors. Colored lithograph after Lalaisse, evidently from unidentified series or section thereof; mounted and dismounted uniform figures, outdoors. Small upright folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.

Hussards passant un cué

Colored lithograph by and after Gostiaux; group of mounted hussars about to cross river or stream, some taking aim toward right. L'Armée française No. 5 Colored lithograph by and after Gostiaux; group of mounted hussars about to cross river or stream, some taking aim toward right. L'Armée française No. 5 Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean.