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

Hevesser Banderium

Hevesser Banderium

Brown University

13th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in scarlet uniform, gold trim, facing left, on horse with light blue saddle blanket. 13th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in scarlet uniform, gold trim, facing left, on horse with light blue saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger

Heutige Uniformierung der bayerischen Armee

1st in pair of colored lithographic plates of uniform groups; 7 uniform figures of infantry and cavalry. From Friedrich Rudolph Kreuzer, 'Musterbuch Unser Bayernland in Wort und Bild' (Leipzig, 1896-97) 1st in pair of colored lithographic plates of uniform groups; 7 uniform figures of infantry and cavalry. From Friedrich Rudolph Kreuzer, 'Musterbuch Unser Bayernland in Wort und Bild' (Leipzig, 1896-97) Small oblong folio; margins intact. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Het Fort Nassou van Binnen met Oranje, op t'Eilant Goeree

Etching (originally attributed to Wenceslaus Hollar) ; view within ramparts of a fortification on the island, showing cannon in place, some military figures, fort on top of cliff in left background. Depicts Fort Nassau on Gorée Island near Dakar in Senegal. Probably from: 'Naukeurige Beschrijvingen der Afrikaensche gewesten...', ( and) 'Naukeurige beschrijvinge der Afrikaensche eylanden...', by Olfert Dapper (1639 - 1689), Amsterdam, 1668, rather than the 1725 volume. published by P. van der Aa Etching (originally attributed to Wenceslaus Hollar) ; view within ramparts of a fortification on the island, showing cannon in place, some military figures, fort on top of cliff in left background. Depicts Fort Nassau on Gorée Island near Dakar in Senegal. Probably from: 'Naukeurige Beschrijvingen der Afrikaensche gewesten...', ( and) 'Naukeurige beschrijvinge der Afrikaensche eylanden...', by Olfert Dapper (1639 - 1689), Amsterdam, 1668, rather than the 1725 volume. published by P. van der Aa Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; creased; soiled. London, Spencer, 1953.

Het Corps Koninklÿke Guardes Artillerie

16th of 21 unsigned original watercolor drawings of standing figures in landscape background, showing uniforms under Louis Bonaparte; artilleryman in navy blue uniform, gold and scarlet trim, large cocked hat, with shouldered rifle. 16th of 21 unsigned original watercolor drawings of standing figures in landscape background, showing uniforms under Louis Bonaparte; artilleryman in navy blue uniform, gold and scarlet trim, large cocked hat, with shouldered rifle. Small folio; bound in 1/4 parchment lettered black on backstrip and marble boards; clean, one drawing spotted. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Het Amsterdamsche Exercitie-Genootschap. Tot Nut der Schutterey

Hand colored engraving by N. v. d. Meer jun. and J. Sluytman v. d. Meer after Elfers; militia review on parade-ground, men, women and children spectators at right, windmills in background. Hand colored engraving by N. v. d. Meer jun. and J. Sluytman v. d. Meer after Elfers; militia review on parade-ground, men, women and children spectators at right, windmills in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Hessian prince, unidentified, in Jäger or Chasseur uniform

Colored lithograph by W. Otto after (Selmar?) Seibert, printed by Schüler; half-length portrait in uniform, hatless, left hand on sword handle. Colored lithograph by W. Otto after (Selmar?) Seibert, printed by Schüler; half-length portrait in uniform, hatless, left hand on sword handle. Upright small folio; margins trimmed close. New York, H. P. Kraus, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

Hessian officer, cavalry

One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Figure in light blue coat from behind. One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Figure in light blue coat from behind. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "Hessian Cavalry. Original Water Colors, c. 1780"; matted, trimmed close. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Hessian officer of the 1st--later 23rd--Garde-Dragoner Regiment

Original oil painting, unsigned, on canvas panel; mounted officer in tunic and lickelhaube, landscape background. Original oil painting, unsigned, on canvas panel; mounted officer in tunic and lickelhaube, landscape background. Unframed; slightly crackled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955. Title supplies by cataloger

Hessian Gens d'Armes. Undress. Bruges

One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Figure facing forward holding axe in left hand. One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Figure facing forward holding axe in left hand. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "Hessian Cavalry. Original Water Colors, c. 1780"; matted, trimmed close. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Hessian Gens d'Armes

Hessian Gens d'Armes

Brown University

One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Figure with sword from rear. One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Figure with sword from rear. Unbound, matted; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "Hessian Cavalry. Original Water Colors, c. 1780"; trimmed close. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Hessian Gens d'Armes

Hessian Gens d'Armes

Brown University

One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Mounted figure facing right, plus head from behind. One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Mounted figure facing right, plus head from behind. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "Hessian Cavalry. Original Water Colors, c. 1780"; trimmed close, matted, mat soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949

Hessian cavalry

Hessian cavalry

Brown University

One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Blue coat from behind; profile of green jacket; profile of figure in black hat. One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Blue coat from behind; profile of green jacket; profile of figure in black hat. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "Hessian Cavalry. Original Water Colors, c. 1780"; trimmed close. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Hessian Carabineers. Black horses

One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Mounted figure from the rear. One of a collection of 7 original watercolor sketches (possibly by Gillray and de Loutherbourg drawn in Flanders in 1793), showing uniform figures and details. Mounted figure from the rear. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "Hessian Cavalry. Original Water Colors, c. 1780"; trimmed close. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Hessian aides-de-camp

Hessian aides-de-camp

Brown University

Pencil drawing (by Monten); two mounted officers on horseback; faint pencil inscription at top. Preliminary drawing for colored lithographic plate titled: Kurfürstenthum Hessen Cassel Generaladjutant Flügeladjutant des Kurprinzen Pencil drawing (by Monten); two mounted officers on horseback; faint pencil inscription at top. Preliminary drawing for colored lithographic plate titled: Kurfürstenthum Hessen Cassel Generaladjutant Flügeladjutant des Kurprinzen Small folio. New Freedom, PA, Miscellaneous Man, 2018 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/)

Hessen Homburg: Sentry guard

Original albumen print photograph, from scrapbook album; full-length uniform portrait of sentry standing at attention in front of high iron gate. Original albumen print photograph, from scrapbook album; full-length uniform portrait of sentry standing at attention in front of high iron gate. Upright, on black paper mat; no margins; slightly faded.

Hessen Homburg: Infantryman

Original albumen print photograph, from scrapbook album; full-length portrait of infantryman in uniform, holding grounded rifle, wearing cap and pack; studio background. Original albumen print photograph, from scrapbook album; full-length portrait of infantryman in uniform, holding grounded rifle, wearing cap and pack; studio background. Upright, on black paper mat; no margins; slight fading.

Hessen Homburg : Major v. Raunfels

Original carbon print photograph, from scrapbook album; full-length portrait of officer, seated, with sabre in right hand, helmet on table; studio backdrop. Original carbon print photograph, from scrapbook album; full-length portrait of officer, seated, with sabre in right hand, helmet on table; studio backdrop. Upright, on black paper mat; no margins; clean.

Hesse: portrait of soldier with rifle and backpack

Original albumen or carbon print photograph, from scrapbook album; portrait of standing soldier, wearing spiked helmet and backpack, leaning on grounded rifle, facing left; studio backdrop. Original albumen or carbon print photograph, from scrapbook album; portrait of standing soldier, wearing spiked helmet and backpack, leaning on grounded rifle, facing left; studio backdrop. Upright, on black paper mat; margin trimmed off; red ink splotch on bottom edge.

Hesse: portrait of seated officer, holding rifle and baton, c. 1865

Original carbon or albumen print photograph; port. of soldier in spiked helmet and white trousers, seated on small chair or stool, holding baton and rifle. Original carbon or albumen print photograph; port. of soldier in spiked helmet and white trousers, seated on small chair or stool, holding baton and rifle. Upright; no margins; clean.

Hesse: portrait of seated officer, holding gloves

Original albumen or carbon print photograph; port. of seated officer, right hand on table at left, holding gloves, left hand holding hilt of sabre; studio backdrop. Original albumen or carbon print photograph; port. of seated officer, right hand on table at left, holding gloves, left hand holding hilt of sabre; studio backdrop. Square; margins trimmed off; clean.

Hesse: portrait of bearded officer in white gloves, standing by chair

Original albumen or gelatin POP print photograph; full-length portrait of officer in white gloves, standing by chair at left, wall or blackboard in background. Original albumen or gelatin POP print photograph; full-length portrait of officer in white gloves, standing by chair at left, wall or blackboard in background. Upright; no margins; clean.

Hesse-Kassel: Infantry parade, c. 1820

Original ink and watercolor drawing (primitive) of parade passing through street, showing band. Original ink and watercolor drawing (primitive) of parade passing through street, showing band. Oblong; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.

Hesse-Kassel Schützenwache, 1848

Color lithograph; uniform group of 4 figures, outdoors. Color lithograph; uniform group of 4 figures, outdoors. Small oblong folio, mounted on tan paper; margins; slightly foxed and soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Schulz, 1965.

Hesse-Darmstadt grenadiers resting, c. 1786

Original unsigned wash drawing (by Ziegler); grenadiers and foot-soldiers sitting on ground and standing near trees, talking and resting during halt. Original unsigned wash drawing (by Ziegler); grenadiers and foot-soldiers sitting on ground and standing near trees, talking and resting during halt. Oblong folio, matted; narrow margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger

Hesse d'Armstadt - Lichter Dragoner

36th 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 dragoon in dark teal uniform, white trim, holding upright sabre, galloping toward right. 36th 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 dragoon in dark teal uniform, white trim, holding upright sabre, galloping toward right. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.

Hesse Cassel. Dragoner

Hesse Cassel. Dragoner

Brown University

22nd 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 dragoon in white uniform, red trim, holding sword, facing left. 22nd 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 dragoon in white uniform, red trim, holding sword, facing left. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.

Hesse Cassel - Artillerie

13th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache port., 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of Hessian artilleryman in navy blue uniform, red facings, holding grounded fuse-stick. 13th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache port., 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of Hessian artilleryman in navy blue uniform, red facings, holding grounded fuse-stick. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.

Herzogl. Meiningensche Linien Infanterie

One of a suite of 6 hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors. One of a suite of 6 hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors. Small oblong, matted together on 1 sheet of paper and matted folio; margins trimmed away except at bottom of each. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.

Herzogl. Hildburghausensche Füsilier

One of a suite of 6 hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors. One of a suite of 6 hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors. Small oblong, mounted together on 1 sheet of paper and matted folio; margins trimmed away except at bottom of each. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.