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

Two well known officers on full and half pay

Hand-colored engraved caricature; officer in splendid hussar uniform looking over shoulder at shabby half-pay officer in street. Hand-colored engraved caricature; officer in splendid hussar uniform looking over shoulder at shabby half-pay officer in street. Upright; margins; slightly worn and soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.

Two views of airplane

Two views of airplane

Brown University

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch showing 2 views of Lockheed P-38 Lightning, from tail and nose. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch showing 2 views of Lockheed P-38 Lightning, from tail and nose. After training at Pendleton Field, Oregon, in aerial and ground photography, Baldwin served with the 20th U.S. Air Force as public relations photographer and artist. Stationed on Iwo Jima, he later covered the surrender of Japanese forces in Tokyo Bay, August, 1945. Gift of the artist, 1994.

Two standing figures, one with rifle and pack

One of a collection of 6 ink drawings 5 of uniform figures and one of headgear and insignia by Pietsch. Two figures, one on left with rifle and pack, one on right with sword. One of a collection of 6 ink drawings 5 of uniform figures and one of headgear and insignia by Pietsch. Two figures, one on left with rifle and pack, one on right with sword. Yellowed; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Paul Pietsch. German Uniforms, 1914-1918. Pen Drawings." Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1953.

Two standing figures, one with rifle and one in long coat

One of a collection of 6 ink drawings, 5 of uniform figures and 1 of headgear and insignia. Figure on left in long coat; figure on right with rifle over right shoulder. One of a collection of 6 ink drawings, 5 of uniform figures and 1 of headgear and insignia. Figure on left in long coat; figure on right with rifle over right shoulder. Unbound; yellowed; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Paul Pietsch. German Uniforms, 1914-1918. Pen Drawings. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1953.

Two soldiers, one's hand on the other's shoulder

One of a collection of 10 unsigned original watercolors, 1 wash drawing and 1 pencil drawing (by Chatelain), this one showing two soldiers, one with his hand on the shoulder of the other. One of a collection of 10 unsigned original watercolors, 1 wash drawing and 1 pencil drawing (by Chatelain), this one showing two soldiers, one with his hand on the shoulder of the other. In red cloth case, white leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.

Two soldiers with halberds

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Two figures in partial armor fighting with halberds. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Two figures in partial armor fighting with halberds. Oblong; margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger.

Two soldiers walking with packs

1 of 8 lithographs on paper; two soldiers walking, signed in pencil; from 'Men on Leave 1918-1919' 1 of 8 lithographs on paper; two soldiers walking, signed in pencil; from 'Men on Leave 1918-1919' Small upright folio. London, G & D Marrin, 1996 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/)

Two soldiers tending wounded comrade

2nd of 2 original ink sketches by Copley; 2 soldiers in tall hats tending wounded soldier; battle scene on verso. 2nd of 2 original ink sketches by Copley; 2 soldiers in tall hats tending wounded soldier; battle scene on verso. Upright, matted; no margins; slightly creased. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956. title provided by cataloger

Two soldiers standing near grand palace

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. Two figures in conversation, children and dog and buildings in background. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. Two figures in conversation, children and dog and buildings in background. Unbound; in red cloth and board case, no title; clean. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Two soldiers standing at upright piano

Original crayon and pencil sketch, signed by artist; 2 soldiers in green standing behind blue upright piano, writing or reading. Original crayon and pencil sketch, signed by artist; 2 soldiers in green standing behind blue upright piano, writing or reading. Upright folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Two soldiers sparring

Two soldiers sparring

Brown University

11th in album containing 18 numbered etched plates by Parrocel or Wille after Parrocel; 2 soldiers sparring (or practicing) with sticks or spears. 11th in album containing 18 numbered etched plates by Parrocel or Wille after Parrocel; 2 soldiers sparring (or practicing) with sticks or spears. Large; 1/4 parchment lettered brown and brown marble boards; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1967. title provided by cataloger

Two soldiers sitting in railway carriage

Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; two soldiers sitting in railway carriage Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; two soldiers sitting in railway carriage Upright; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist. title provided by cataloger

Two soldiers seated in train compartment

Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; 2 soldiers riding in train compartment, baggage rack overhead. Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; 2 soldiers riding in train compartment, baggage rack overhead. Upright; no margins; smudged. Gift of the artist title provided by cataloger

Two soldiers relaxing and smoking

One of a collection of 9 copper-engraved plates, this one being the title page by Jeremias Wolff after Rugendas; two soldiers by wall, one seated, the other standing; engraving on wall reads 'Georg Philipp Rugendas fecit ; Jeremias Wolff excudit; Augusta Vind' One of a collection of 9 copper-engraved plates, this one being the title page by Jeremias Wolff after Rugendas; two soldiers by wall, one seated, the other standing; engraving on wall reads 'Georg Philipp Rugendas fecit ; Jeremias Wolff excudit; Augusta Vind' Unbound; in red cloth slip-case, white leather label stamped gold "G.P. Rugendas. Cavalry Combat. 18th Cent.". Title supplied by cataloger.

Two soldiers preparing anti-aircraft gun

Original pencil drawing by Karl Rittman; two soldiers preparing an anti-aircraft gun, tens in background Original pencil drawing by Karl Rittman; two soldiers preparing an anti-aircraft gun, tens in background Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)

Two soldiers perched on fold-down rack, c. 1946

Original ink sketch, signed by artist; 2 soldiers perched high on fold-down shelf of ship or train. Original ink sketch, signed by artist; 2 soldiers perched high on fold-down shelf of ship or train. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Two soldiers outside town

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. Two figures in conversation in front of buildings; two sentry guards near gate. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. Two figures in conversation in front of buildings; two sentry guards near gate. Unbound; in red cloth and board case, no title; clean. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Two soldiers on horseback fighting

One of a collection of copper-engraved plates, including title-page and 8 plates of cavalry combat by Wolff after Rugendas; one trooper shoots another as they fight for a standard. One of a collection of copper-engraved plates, including title-page and 8 plates of cavalry combat by Wolff after Rugendas; one trooper shoots another as they fight for a standard. Unbound; in red cloth slip-case, white leather label stamped gold "G.P. Rugendas. Cavalry Combat. 18th Cent.". Title supplied by cataloger.

Two soldiers on horseback fighting

One of a collection of 9 copper engraved plates including title page and 8 plates of cavalry combat by Wolff after Rugendas. One of a collection of 9 copper engraved plates including title page and 8 plates of cavalry combat by Wolff after Rugendas. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "G.P. Rugendas. Cavalry Combat. 18th Cent.". Title supplied by cataloger.

Two soldiers on horseback fighting

One of a collection of 9 copper-engraved plates including title page and 8 plates of cavalry combat by Wolff after Rugendas. One of a collection of 9 copper-engraved plates including title page and 8 plates of cavalry combat by Wolff after Rugendas. Unbound; in red cloth slip-case, white leather label stamped gold "G.P. Rugendas. Cavalry Combat. 18th Cent.". Title supplied by cataloger.

Two soldiers on board USS Gen. A.E. Anderson, Dec. 1943

Original charcoal drawing, dated and signed L.E.F(isher); sketch of head and shoulders of soldier in helmet, another soldier behind wearing heavy pack and rifle, also in helmet, grasping something with hands (tying rope?). On verso : "On board USS Gen. A.E. Anderson, Navy Transport, Hampton Roads, VA to Casablanca, Morocco, Nov 25 1943 - Dec 4 1943". Original charcoal drawing, dated and signed L.E.F(isher); sketch of head and shoulders of soldier in helmet, another soldier behind wearing heavy pack and rifle, also in helmet, grasping something with hands (tying rope?). On verso : "On board USS Gen. A.E. Anderson, Navy Transport, Hampton Roads, VA to Casablanca, Morocco, Nov 25 1943 - Dec 4 1943". Fisher served overseas during World War Two as a map specialist with the U.S. Army's 30th Topographic Engineers.

Two soldiers in conversation

Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; 2 soldiers in conversation, seated in train compartment. Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; 2 soldiers in conversation, seated in train compartment. Chapman served in the U.S. Army and sketched scenes stateside, in convoy, and in England before being transferred in 1944 to the Public Relations and Historical Section of the 84th Infantry Division to produce work on the Battle of Germany. He also did cartoons for the 84th divisional newspaper and Stars & Stripes. title provided by cataloger

Two soldiers firing muskets

1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; two soldiers, one kneeling and one lying prone, firing muskets 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; two soldiers, one kneeling and one lying prone, firing muskets 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/)

Two soldiers embracing, 1818

Lithograph signed and dated by Vernet; infantryman and hussar kissing outside country tavern, another soldier bidding farwewell to woman in doorway. Lithograph signed and dated by Vernet; infantryman and hussar kissing outside country tavern, another soldier bidding farwewell to woman in doorway. Small upright folio, 2 prints [cf. FrP1818mf-5b]; margins intact; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1975. Title and subtitle provided by cataloger

Two soldiers carrying meat using two long poles on their shoulders

One of a collection of 10 unsigned original watercolors, 1 wash drawing and 1 pencil drawing (by Chatelain), this one dated '10.8bre.1815', showing two soldiers carrying meat (turkeys?) on two long poles. One of a collection of 10 unsigned original watercolors, 1 wash drawing and 1 pencil drawing (by Chatelain), this one dated '10.8bre.1815', showing two soldiers carrying meat (turkeys?) on two long poles. In red cloth case, white leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.

Two soldiers by tent

Two soldiers by tent

Brown University

One of a collection of 6 etched plates by and after Klein showing military transport and cavalry mounted in album. One mounted soldier, one standing soldier and two horses next to tent. One of a collection of 6 etched plates by and after Klein showing military transport and cavalry mounted in album. One mounted soldier, one standing soldier and two horses next to tent. Small oblong folio; red cloth, white leather label stamped gold, foxed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Two soldiers and two WACs on dock

1 watercolor in sketchbook; off-duty soldier in swimsuit pushing WAC into water; another soldier standing by recumbent WAC, both in swim wear 1 watercolor in sketchbook; off-duty soldier in swimsuit pushing WAC into water; another soldier standing by recumbent WAC, both in swim wear 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. Small folio. Gift of the artist, 1994 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/)

Two soldiers and serving maid

5th in album containing 18 numbered etched plates by Parrocel or Wille after Parrocel; 2 soldiers seated at rough table, in conversation, serving maid standing by with bottle. 5th in album containing 18 numbered etched plates by Parrocel or Wille after Parrocel; 2 soldiers seated at rough table, in conversation, serving maid standing by with bottle. Large; 1/4 parchment lettered brown and brown marble boards; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1967. title provided by cataloger

Two soldier practicing with swords

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Two soldiers fighting with swords; onlooker in background. Dated with monogram on right 'FB 1559'. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Two soldiers fighting with swords; onlooker in background. Dated with monogram on right 'FB 1559'. Oblong; margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger.