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

Hohenegger

Hohenegger

Brown University

Lithograph by Kriehuber, 1853, printed by Höfelich's Wwe.; 3/4-length portrait in miner uniform, shako in hand. Lithograph by Kriehuber, 1853, printed by Höfelich's Wwe.; 3/4-length portrait in miner uniform, shako in hand. Upright folio; margins intact; margins slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Hogarth's roast beef realized

Hand-colored etched caricature (after Cruikshank); British soldiers about to carve up cow at right and entreated for pieces by row of tattered French soldiers. Hand-colored etched caricature (after Cruikshank); British soldiers about to carve up cow at right and entreated for pieces by row of tattered French soldiers. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled; repaired tear; poor impression. London, Spencer, 1955.

Hofburgwache. Leibgarde: 1802, 1844

15th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen with rifles, in light blue coats. 15th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen with rifles, in light blue coats. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Hodson's Horse at Rhotuck

Colored lithograph by Walker after Atkinson, numbered 14, published January 1st, 1859; Hodson leading Indian cavalry in skirmish with mounted mutineers, fort in left distance. Colored lithograph by Walker after Atkinson, numbered 14, published January 1st, 1859; Hodson leading Indian cavalry in skirmish with mounted mutineers, fort in left distance. From Atkinson's 'The Campaign in India, 1857-58'. London, Parker Gallery.

Hochst, Germany, Jan. '46

Original ink drawing, signed and dated by artist; front view of soldier seated at cafe table, reading book; soda bottle on table, 2nd chair at right. Original ink drawing, signed and dated by artist; front view of soldier seated at cafe table, reading book; soda bottle on table, 2nd chair at right. Upright folio; no margins; clean.

Hochst Germany - Red Cross, 1946

Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed and dated by artist; rear view of soldier seated at small round table, two empty chairs at right. Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed and dated by artist; rear view of soldier seated at small round table, two empty chairs at right. Oblong small folio; no margins; clean.

Hochschule der Intendantur; Hochschule des Generalstabes

14th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 oval insignia of golden eagle with Lorraine cross on background of silver-blue leaf, both dated 1940. 14th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 oval insignia of golden eagle with Lorraine cross on background of silver-blue leaf, both dated 1940. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.

Hochfürstlich Hessisches Jägercorps: (Brabant 1793)

Colored lithograph by and after Oeynhausen, printed by J.G. Fritzsche; soldiers relaxing with young peasant woman near part of ruined building. Colored lithograph by and after Oeynhausen, printed by J.G. Fritzsche; soldiers relaxing with young peasant woman near part of ruined building. Upright folio; margins intact. N.Y., Argosy, 1955.

Hoche. Mort à Wetzlar le 19 Septe 1797. Agé 30 Ans

Stipple- and line-engraving by and after Josi; bust portrait in uniform, in oval enframement. Stipple- and line-engraving by and after Josi; bust portrait in uniform, in oval enframement. Upright folio; margins slightly trimmed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962. Title: Hoche. Mort à Wetzlar le 19 Septe 1797. Agé 30 Ans. Caption: Dessiné Gravé & Publié par C. Josi dans le Kalverstraat a Amsterdam Caption: London Publiehd Jany theset 1798 by Colnaghi & Co No 122 (?) Pall Mall

Hoche. Général des Armées de la Rep. f.

One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure standing near tents with hat in right hand. One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure standing near tents with hat in right hand. Small upright folio; plate marks; margins trimmed; in blue, beige and white decorated board slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, auction 1966.

Hoche, Französischer General in der Vendée und am Rhein: geftorben in Jahre 1797

One of a pair of stipple-engravings; bust portrait in uniform in oval enframement. One of a pair of stipple-engravings; bust portrait in uniform in oval enframement. Upright small, plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. title: Hoche Französischer General in der Vendée und am Rhein geftorben im Jahre 1797. caption: Zu finden bey den Gebrübern Klauber.

Ho ko chisang: 18 September 1860

One of a collection of 7 mounted original watercolors of Chinese soldiers in battle or of soldier types, all signed or initialled by Wergman. Casualty on ground behind soldier with bow. One of a collection of 7 mounted original watercolors of Chinese soldiers in battle or of soldier types, all signed or initialled by Wergman. Casualty on ground behind soldier with bow. Reproduced in The Cosmopolitan, Vol. XVII (October 1894), page 646. Wirgman covered the Second Opium War for the Illustrated London News

Hitch-hiking: G.I.'s are very prone to give a wide, foursome reason!

Original pen and ink and watercolor drawing, signed and dated by Murphy, of a G.I. in a jeep stopping to pick up several WACS who are hitch-hiking. Comment written on bottom of drawing: G.I.'s are very prone to give WACS a ride, for some reason! Original pen and ink and watercolor drawing, signed and dated by Murphy, of a G.I. in a jeep stopping to pick up several WACS who are hitch-hiking. Comment written on bottom of drawing: G.I.'s are very prone to give WACS a ride, for some reason! 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.

Hit 'em harder: buy war bonds

Original oil painting for poster, signed and dated "Pvt. Ardis Hughes '42"; 3/4-length figure of infantryman on the attack, swinging rifle with bayonet over shoulder. Original oil painting for poster, signed and dated "Pvt. Ardis Hughes '42"; 3/4-length figure of infantryman on the attack, swinging rifle with bayonet over shoulder. In wooden frame. Gift of the artist.

History of the Netherlands board game

Partially hand colored or tinted engraved plate; game-sheet celebrating jubilee of Vrede, 1738, with 70 lunette illustrations bordered by elongated scroll and including 26 engraved portraits (of which 19 show military or naval costume) and 44 battle scenes, views, blasons, inscriptions etc. of the history of the Netherlands Partially hand colored or tinted engraved plate; game-sheet celebrating jubilee of Vrede, 1738, with 70 lunette illustrations bordered by elongated scroll and including 26 engraved portraits (of which 19 show military or naval costume) and 44 battle scenes, views, blasons, inscriptions etc. of the history of the Netherlands Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Histoire de Napoléon.. No 1

One of a pair of lithograph plates after V. Adam, having 2 portraits (Junot; Massena) and 7 military scenes, printed by Lemercier. One of a pair of lithograph plates after V. Adam, having 2 portraits (Junot; Massena) and 7 military scenes, printed by Lemercier. Upright folio; margins trimmed; very soiled, foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.

Histoire de Napoléon. No 2

One of a pair of lithographic plates after Victor Adam, having 2 military portraits (Augereau; Berthier) and 7 vignettes of battle and military scenes after N. Maurin, printed by Lemercier. One of a pair of lithographic plates after Victor Adam, having 2 military portraits (Augereau; Berthier) and 7 vignettes of battle and military scenes after N. Maurin, printed by Lemercier. Upright folio; margins trimmed; very soiled, foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.

His Serene Highness, Clement Wenceslaus Lothar, Prince of Metternich Winneburg, Chancellor of the Court and State of ...

Mezzotint by Cousins after Lawrence, published Sept. 1, 1830; 3/4-length seated portrait in ceremonial dress and orders. Mezzotint by Cousins after Lawrence, published Sept. 1, 1830; 3/4-length seated portrait in ceremonial dress and orders. Upright folio, matted large folio; plate mark, margins intact; soiled, worn. Newport, Hoffman Sale.

His serene Highness William Charles Henry Frisco Prince of Orange, and Nassau, Stadtholder, Admiral, & Captain Genera...

Unsigned mezzotint engraving (by Miller after van Dijk, 1741?); 'Portrait of William IV, Prince of Orange and Nassau; whole-length on horseback, wearing a powdered wig, armour, a sword and a sash, holding a baton in his right hand, cavalry with drums in left background, a large plain with infantry formations in centre background' -- British Museum. [Note: the engraving is taken from an earlier one after a painting by Godfrey Kneller depicting Frederick Duke of Schonberg]. Unsigned mezzotint engraving (by Miller after van Dijk, 1741?); 'Portrait of William IV, Prince of Orange and Nassau; whole-length on horseback, wearing a powdered wig, armour, a sword and a sash, holding a baton in his right hand, cavalry with drums in left background, a large plain with infantry formations in centre background' -- British Museum. [Note: the engraving is taken from an earlier one after a painting by Godfrey Kneller depicting Frederick Duke of Schonberg]. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

His Royal Highness William Frederick Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, &c. &c.

Color mezzotint by Say after Beechey, published April 26, 1807; full-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, outdoors. Color mezzotint by Say after Beechey, published April 26, 1807; full-length portrait in uniform, hat in hand, outdoors. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

His Royal Highness William Duke of Cumberland &c. &c. with view of the routed Rebel Army near Culloden

Hand-colored copper-engraving by Baron after Wootton; Cumberland mounted in uniform, with aides at right, dead and wounded Scotsmen on ground, battle in left background. Hand-colored copper-engraving by Baron after Wootton; Cumberland mounted in uniform, with aides at right, dead and wounded Scotsmen on ground, battle in left background. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

His Royal Highness the Prince Regent: accompanied by His Illustrious Visitors their Imperial & Royal Majesties the Em...

Color aquatint by E. Scriven and J. Hill after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); royalties and military suite riding through park towards right in center, cheering spectators and children in right and left foreground. Color aquatint by E. Scriven and J. Hill after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); royalties and military suite riding through park towards right in center, cheering spectators and children in right and left foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled, edges worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

His Royal Highness the Prince Regent

Hand-colored etching (after Dighton?); full-length equestrian portrait in uniform and Garter ribbon, facing right, small figures of cavalry and tents in background. Hand-colored etching (after Dighton?); full-length equestrian portrait in uniform and Garter ribbon, facing right, small figures of cavalry and tents in background. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

His Royal Highness the Arch Duke Charles, of Austria

Hand-colored aquatint by V. Green after Schmidt; oval half-length portrait in uniform and order, hatless. Hand-colored aquatint by V. Green after Schmidt; oval half-length portrait in uniform and order, hatless. Upright folio; margins severely trimmed; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1971.