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

Highlander and Indian

Highlander and Indian

Brown University

Hand-colored copper-engraved satire dating from 1812-1817, possibly relating to the War of 1812; standing figure in kilted uniform, Native American seated on hogshead smoking pipe in left background, another hogshead of tobacco at right. Hand-colored copper-engraved satire dating from 1812-1817, possibly relating to the War of 1812; standing figure in kilted uniform, Native American seated on hogshead smoking pipe in left background, another hogshead of tobacco at right. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; edges soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger

Highland soldiers rescuing wounded British officer in battle, c. 1780

Unsigned original bistre ink and watercolor drawing; 2 Highlanders bending to raise fallen officer in foreground, combat in background. Unsigned original bistre ink and watercolor drawing; 2 Highlanders bending to raise fallen officer in foreground, combat in background. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Highland soldiers and officers, including Gordon Highlanders, Scots Greys, Royal Scots drummer etc.

One of a pair of unsigned ink line drawings (either for or after watercolor by J.P. Fischer at Windsor Castle); various figures in uniform standing or marching in countryside One of a pair of unsigned ink line drawings (either for or after watercolor by J.P. Fischer at Windsor Castle); various figures in uniform standing or marching in countryside Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Highland quick step

Highland quick step

Brown University

arranged and respectfully dedicated to the officers and members of the Highland Guards by S. Knaebel. For piano. Title page illustration: a highland soldier with two border vignettes of highland scenes / [B.] Champney del. ; Sharp & Michelin [lithographers], 17 Tremont Row.

Highland quick step

Highland quick step

Brown University

arranged and respectfully dedicated to the officers and members of the Highland Guards by S. Knaebel. For piano. Title page illustration: a highland soldier with two border vignettes of highland scenes / [B.] Champney del. ; Sharp & Michelin [lithographers], 17 Tremont Row.

Highland quick step

Highland quick step

Brown University

arranged and respectfully dedicated to the officers and members of the Highland Guards by S. Knaebel. For piano. Title page illustration: a highland soldier with two border vignettes of highland scenes / [B.] Champney del. ; Sharp & Michelin [lithographers], 17 Tremont Row.

Highland piper, c. 1755

Highland piper, c. 1755

Brown University

Original unsigned watercolor; standing figure of piper of unidentified Highland regiment, landscape background. Original unsigned watercolor; standing figure of piper of unidentified Highland regiment, landscape background. Large square matted; margins intact; slight foxing. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1967. Title supplied by cataloger

Highland piper George Clarke

Original unsigned watercolor by Manskirch; full-length portrait in Highland uniform with pipes, smaller Highland figures in background. Original unsigned watercolor by Manskirch; full-length portrait in Highland uniform with pipes, smaller Highland figures in background. Oval upright folio, matted; no margins; worn, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954. title provided by cataloger

Highland officers, c. 1835

Color lithographic plate (from 'Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion'); 2 standing figures showing officer of 72nd(?) Highlanders and officer in native Highland dress, background of ballroom with smiling women. Color lithographic plate (from 'Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion'); 2 standing figures showing officer of 72nd(?) Highlanders and officer in native Highland dress, background of ballroom with smiling women. Upright, matted; margins severely trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.

Highland Officer in Review Order, c. 1890

Original watercolor signed by Torrini; standing uniform figure, hand resting on sword. Original watercolor signed by Torrini; standing uniform figure, hand resting on sword. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Highland Light Infantry. Officer, 1933

Original watercolor and gouache drawing signed and dated by [Lieut.] E.V. Howell; standing figure in full dress uniform. Original watercolor and gouache drawing signed and dated by [Lieut.] E.V. Howell; standing figure in full dress uniform. Upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

Highland Light Infantry. Officer c. 1859

Original gouache signed by Duval; 3/4-length portrait of officer, hatless, wearing trews and with plaid draped over shoulder. [Possibly Hugh Fraser, esquire, 1859]. Original gouache signed by Duval; 3/4-length portrait of officer, hatless, wearing trews and with plaid draped over shoulder. [Possibly Hugh Fraser, esquire, 1859]. Upright folio, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. Title provided by cataloger.

Highland Light Infantry: levée dress

20th in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, signed by Benham; standing figure of Highlander in red jacket, plaid sash and trousers, cap, facing right. 20th in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, signed by Benham; standing figure of Highlander in red jacket, plaid sash and trousers, cap, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom.

Highland Light Infantry officer and piper

Original watercolor signed by Norie of 2 standing uniform figures, one with bagpipes. Original watercolor signed by Norie of 2 standing uniform figures, one with bagpipes. Upright; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

Highland infantryman, c. 1815

Original unsigned ink sketch; Highland soldier full-length leaning on rifle, small rear-view figure at lower left; ink sketch of dismounted lancers resting on reverse. Original unsigned ink sketch; Highland soldier full-length leaning on rifle, small rear-view figure at lower left; ink sketch of dismounted lancers resting on reverse. Upright; margins; very soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.

Highland company = XXV Regiment

27th (unnumbered) of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); standing figure of infantryman in red jacket, white trousers, shouldered rifle; fortress and assembled troops in background. 27th (unnumbered) of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); standing figure of infantryman in red jacket, white trousers, shouldered rifle; fortress and assembled troops in background. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Lawson, 1953.

Highland broad sword

Highland broad sword

Brown University

18 rows of hand colored aquatint small figures of soldiers in sword manipulation. Color aquatints after Thomas Rowlandson for The Guards and Lessons of the Highland Broad Sword (London, pub. by Henry Angelo, January 20, 1799). 18 rows of hand colored aquatint small figures of soldiers in sword manipulation. Color aquatints after Thomas Rowlandson for The Guards and Lessons of the Highland Broad Sword (London, pub. by Henry Angelo, January 20, 1799). One of 3 upright folio white paper mounts; no margins; soiled. London, Sotheby, 1954.

Highland broad sword

Highland broad sword

Brown University

18 rows of hand colored aquatint small figures of soldiers in sword manipulation. Color aquatints after Thomas Rowlandson for The Guards and Lessons of the Highland Broad Sword (London, published by Henry Angelo, January 20, 1799). 18 rows of hand colored aquatint small figures of soldiers in sword manipulation. Color aquatints after Thomas Rowlandson for The Guards and Lessons of the Highland Broad Sword (London, published by Henry Angelo, January 20, 1799). One of 3 upright folio white paper mounts; no margins; soiled. London, Sotheby, 1954.

Highland broad sword

Highland broad sword

Brown University

18 rows of hand colored aquatint small figures of soldiers in sword manipulations. Color aquatints after Thomas Rowlandson for The Guards and Lessons of the Highland Broad Sword (London, published by Henry Angelo, January 20, 1799). 18 rows of hand colored aquatint small figures of soldiers in sword manipulations. Color aquatints after Thomas Rowlandson for The Guards and Lessons of the Highland Broad Sword (London, published by Henry Angelo, January 20, 1799). One of 3 upright folio white paper mounts; no margins; soiled. London, Sotheby, 1954.

High Street, Edinburgh

High Street, Edinburgh

Brown University

One of three (of 24) color lithographic plates by and after Swarsbreck; view of street with soldiers, men, women and children passing by, bagpiper, carts etc., buildings in background, St Giles Cathedral on far right. One of three (of 24) color lithographic plates by and after Swarsbreck; view of street with soldiers, men, women and children passing by, bagpiper, carts etc., buildings in background, St Giles Cathedral on far right. From 'Sketches in Scotland Drawn from Nature and on Stone' by S.D. Swarbreck (1839) London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

High Point Club, Camp Philip Morris: Le Havre, France, Feb. 8, 1946

Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed and dated by artist; crowded U.S. Army mess hall or cafe, soldiers seated and standing, playing cards, reading paper, etc. Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed and dated by artist; crowded U.S. Army mess hall or cafe, soldiers seated and standing, playing cards, reading paper, etc. Oblong small folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Higgons (sic) loaded with troops dash thru murderous fire to land troops among the wreckage ashore

Original pen and ink and wash sketch of Higgins boats loaded with troops attempting to make it to shore through heavy artillery fire. Original pen and ink and wash sketch of Higgins boats loaded with troops attempting to make it to shore through heavy artillery fire. Title from ink label affixed to verso. 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.

Hie ist zu sehen in was gestalt, Die Spaniard mitt seher großer gwalt, Ein sterck de Bommenee genant, Erobern, ... An...

8th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; panoramic view of siege and bombardment of fortified coastal town, pikemen and cannon in foreground, boats in ocean background. 8th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; panoramic view of siege and bombardment of fortified coastal town, pikemen and cannon in foreground, boats in ocean background. Folio, unbound; in maroon cloth case, yellow cloth backstrip label stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Hiding from the shells

Hiding from the shells

Brown University

British troops running down from an exposed rock-strewn kopje to hide from an incoming bombardment; two officers in foreground stand insouciantly by. British troops running down from an exposed rock-strewn kopje to hide from an incoming bombardment; two officers in foreground stand insouciantly by. For The Graphic History of the South African War p. 39 as 'Ware "Long Tom"!

Hic Jacet. Ingetico. Leo. Nothaft. Signifer, Hoste. Nobile. Cui. Nomen. Mens. Generosa. Dedt.: St. Stephen - Stehende...

Steel-engraving by G. Passiny after Russ; grave monument of the standard-bearer, Leo Nothaft of Raab (died 1566) in St. Stephan's Cathedral, Vienna, showing full-length relief of figure in military costume with flag. Steel-engraving by G. Passiny after Russ; grave monument of the standard-bearer, Leo Nothaft of Raab (died 1566) in St. Stephan's Cathedral, Vienna, showing full-length relief of figure in military costume with flag. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Hewitt's quick step: as performed by the Jefferson Guards Band

For piano arranged for the piano forte and dedicated to Lieut. James L. Hewitt and the officers and members of the New York Light Guard by T. Rebhun Engvd. by P. Lawson--Colophon Cover lith. illustration by G. Endicott after E. Brown, of an officer standing in a landscape with enframement of draperies, foliage, vigneetes of military scenes

Hewitt's quick step: as performed by the Jefferson Guards Band

arranged for the piano forte, and dedicated to Lieut. James L. Hewitt, and the officers and members of the New York Light Guard, by T. Rebhun. For piano. Cover title. S. Ackerman Engvr & Printer --Colophon. Cover lith. illustration by G. Endicott after E. Brown, of a standing soldier in regimental uniform standing in woodland near a distant campsite, enframement of draperies, foliage, vignettes of military scenes.

Hewitt's quick step: as performed by the Jefferson Guards Band

arranged for the piano forte, and dedicated to Lieut. James L. Hewitt, and the officers and members of the New York Light Guard, by T. Rebhun. For piano. Cover title. S. Ackerman Engvr & Printer --Colophon. Cover lith. illustration by G. Endicott after E. Brown, of a standing soldier in regimental uniform standing in woodland near a distant campsite, enframement of draperies, foliage, vignettes of military scenes.