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

Husaren: 1763, 1790

Husaren: 1763, 1790

Brown University

28th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing hussars, 1 on left in navy blue uniform, 1 on right in green hussar jacket and red trousers. 28th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing hussars, 1 on left in navy blue uniform, 1 on right in green hussar jacket and red trousers. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Husaren: 1700, 1748

Husaren: 1700, 1748

Brown University

52nd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing hussars; 1 at left in buff jacket, blue trousers; 1 at right in blue jacket, red trousers. 52nd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing hussars; 1 at left in buff jacket, blue trousers; 1 at right in blue jacket, red trousers. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Husaren-Officier in Interims Uniform vom Regiment Pletz Nro. 3

1st in collection of 3 original mounted unsigned gouache drawings of uniforms; rear view of standing hussar officer. 1st in collection of 3 original mounted unsigned gouache drawings of uniforms; rear view of standing hussar officer. Upright, small folio and medium folio, mounted folio; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Husaren Stabs Officier, 1813

Original watercolor by Kininger (signature on separate label); mounted uniform figure on rearing horse, on country road. Original watercolor by Kininger (signature on separate label); mounted uniform figure on rearing horse, on country road. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Husaren Regt. der Königl. Garde, Trompeter, Mai-November 1813

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in red blowing horn and holding sword, facing left. Figure in right background on brown horse. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in red blowing horn and holding sword, facing left. Figure in right background on brown horse. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.

Husaren Regt. der Königl. Garde, Offizier, 1813-1815

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in green and red on brown horse galloping to the left. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in green and red on brown horse galloping to the left. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.

Husaren Regimenter

Husaren Regimenter

Brown University

One of a set of 3 colored plates of Austrian and Hungarian uniform schemas of 1762. [See also: Kürassier-Regimenter; and Ungarische Infanterie Regimenter 1762.] One of a set of 3 colored plates of Austrian and Hungarian uniform schemas of 1762. [See also: Kürassier-Regimenter; and Ungarische Infanterie Regimenter 1762.] Upright medium folio; margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1946.

Husar des 5ten Regiments (Blüchersches.) Unteroffizier des 4tes Husaren Reg. (Ziethensches.) Husar des 11ten Regiment...

1st of 6 colored lithographic plates by Meyerheim after Randel, printed by Delius; uniform group of 5 hussars, 1 mounted, outdoors. From 'Die Königl. Preussische Armee', Bd. I 1st of 6 colored lithographic plates by Meyerheim after Randel, printed by Delius; uniform group of 5 hussars, 1 mounted, outdoors. From 'Die Königl. Preussische Armee', Bd. I Large upright folio; margins intact; slightly foxed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.

Hurricane (Supply Service)

Original watercolor signed and dated by Reeks; 2 soldiers on beach nearly blown over by high wind and rain; jeep at right; building with roof coming off on ridge in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Reeks; 2 soldiers on beach nearly blown over by high wind and rain; jeep at right; building with roof coming off on ridge in background. 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.

Hurrah!

Hurrah!

Brown University

1st in collection of 4 rather crude hand-colored engraved song-sheets by Tchuksin; Russian soldier on ridge bayoneting 2 enemy soldiers, wounded Russian officer holding hand to forehead in background; script of song lyrics in two columns below image. 1st in collection of 4 rather crude hand-colored engraved song-sheets by Tchuksin; Russian soldier on ridge bayoneting 2 enemy soldiers, wounded Russian officer holding hand to forehead in background; script of song lyrics in two columns below image. Folio, unbound, in green cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Crimean War prints"; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958. title in Russian, translated into English by cataloger

Hurrah for the 44th!: Dedicated to the 44th Regt. (4th Battalion Mass. Vols

words written by Straws Jr. ; music composed by Augusto Bendelari. For voice and piano. Title page illustration: printed color lithograph showing a soldier carrying the 44th regiment standard in the foreground, with members of the regiment marching and an encampment in the background / "L. Prang & Co. Lith. Boston."

Hurrah for our Riflemen

Hurrah for our Riflemen

Brown University

Subject: 3 riflemen standing near tree, review watched by Queen in the background. Subject: 3 riflemen standing near tree, review watched by Queen in the background. Title continues: Words by Eliza Cook, Music by J. L. Hatton; dedicated to the Riflemen of the United Kingdom. No. 2163 & 2164, Musical Bouquet. List of J.R. Thomas's songs in the Musical Bouquet.

Hunyadi Huszár Tiszt, 1848

7th in suite of 9 hand-colored drypoint(?) drawings, signed and dated by Greter, showing hussar uniforms; mounted hussar in blue jacket, gray trousers, holding sabre, riding toward right. 7th in suite of 9 hand-colored drypoint(?) drawings, signed and dated by Greter, showing hussar uniforms; mounted hussar in blue jacket, gray trousers, holding sabre, riding toward right. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio st. red on cover. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.

Huntsman in green and yellow holding rifle

One of a suite of 7 numbered hand colored engraved plates with manuscript titles of figures showing various liveries of coachmen, huntsmen, running footman, etc. Huntsman in green and yellow holding rifle. One of a suite of 7 numbered hand colored engraved plates with manuscript titles of figures showing various liveries of coachmen, huntsmen, running footman, etc. Huntsman in green and yellow holding rifle. Small, mounted on blue paper, unbound, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger.

Hungarian Siebenburgen Volunteer, c. 1848

Hand-colored lithograph; standing figure outdoors, wearing tchapka, hussar-like uniform and dolman. Hand-colored lithograph; standing figure outdoors, wearing tchapka, hussar-like uniform and dolman. Upright, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. title provided by cataloger

Hungarian Noble Guard and figure of Victory

Etching (by Barth?); officer, mounted, with saber raised, approached by flying figure of Victory bearing shield inscribed Pannonia. Etching (by Barth?); officer, mounted, with saber raised, approached by flying figure of Victory bearing shield inscribed Pannonia. Small; margins trimmed very close; soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Hungarian magnates and officers

Colored lithograph by or after Brandard; group of 7 officers including Louis Kossuth in national dress and uniform around Hungarian standard flying from staff. Colored lithograph by or after Brandard; group of 7 officers including Louis Kossuth in national dress and uniform around Hungarian standard flying from staff. Small upright folio; margins entirely trimmed away; stained. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Hungarian magnate in ceremonial dress

Colored lithograph by Trentsensky; mounted figure of magnate, facing left, in court and ceremonial costume. Colored lithograph by Trentsensky; mounted figure of magnate, facing left, in court and ceremonial costume. Upright medium folio; margins; worn, soiled, creased and slightly torn; matted folio. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. title provided by cataloger

Hungarian insurgent hussars, 1859

Original watercolor signed and dated by Goebel; group of hussars resting around campfire, camp in left background, departing mounted hussars in right background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Goebel; group of hussars resting around campfire, camp in left background, departing mounted hussars in right background. Large oblong folio, mounted; no margins; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1955. title provided by cataloger

Hungarian infantrymen loading wounded, c. 1849

Original watercolor signed by R.G.; 2 infantrymen lifting wounded comrade into peasant cart. Original watercolor signed by R.G.; 2 infantrymen lifting wounded comrade into peasant cart. Upright; matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.

Hungarian infantryman

Hungarian infantryman

Brown University

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Hungarian infantry officer

3rd of set of 3 hand-colored engravings of uniforms, showing officer figure, standing. 3rd of set of 3 hand-colored engravings of uniforms, showing officer figure, standing. Oblong small folio, 3 prints [cf. AuU1813mf-2a, -b]; plate marks, margins intact; matted folio. Paris, Bihn, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger

Hungarian infantry drum-major c. 1913-1915

Original ink and watercolor caricature signed by Schöpfeng; stout drum-major on parade, holding baton in air. Original ink and watercolor caricature signed by Schöpfeng; stout drum-major on parade, holding baton in air. Upright; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1965.

Hungarian Hussars

Hungarian Hussars

Brown University

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Hungarian Hussar

Hungarian Hussar

Brown University

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Hungarian grenadiers, c. 1840

One of a collection of 4 original pencil drawings of military figures or groups. Officer saluting sentry. One of a collection of 4 original pencil drawings of military figures or groups. Officer saluting sentry. Upright; no margins; slightly yellowed. Providence, Dr. Heinrich Schwarz, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger.

Hungarian grenadier officer

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Hungarian grenadier firing, c. 1813

Original unsigned pencil sketch (by Jan Antony (?) Langendyck); standing figure in energetic pose firing musket toward right. Original unsigned pencil sketch (by Jan Antony (?) Langendyck); standing figure in energetic pose firing musket toward right. Upright, mounted white paper, matted. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1968. Title supplied by cataloger

Hungarian grenadier

Hungarian grenadier

Brown University

23rd 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 grenadier in white jacket, light blue trousers, holding shouldered rifle. 23rd 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 grenadier in white jacket, light blue trousers, holding shouldered rifle. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1959.