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

Herzogl. Gothaisches 2tes Linien Regiment

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.

Herzogl. Gothaisches 1tes Linien Regiment

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.

Herzog von Reichstadt

Herzog von Reichstadt

Brown University

Lithograph by Wolf after Höchle; Reichstadt, mounted in uniform in foreground, review or manoeuvres of troops and Schloss Schönbrunn in background; from Journal pitoresque Lithograph by Wolf after Höchle; Reichstadt, mounted in uniform in foreground, review or manoeuvres of troops and Schloss Schönbrunn in background; from Journal pitoresque Small oblong folio; margins; slightly worn and soiled.

Herzog Leopold von Braunschweig geht seinem Tode in der Oder entgegen Frankfurt den 27ten April. 1785: Seine letzten ...

Engraving by and after Chodowiecki. 'Duke Leopold of Brunswick facing his tragic death on the River Oder; standing on a small boat in military uniform, taking leave of a group of inhabitants of Frankfurt at right' -- British Museum. Engraving by and after Chodowiecki. 'Duke Leopold of Brunswick facing his tragic death on the River Oder; standing on a small boat in military uniform, taking leave of a group of inhabitants of Frankfurt at right' -- British Museum. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Herr Maximilian Wilibald/ des H. Rö Reichs Erb Trucksasen, & Graffen zu Wolfegg: und Waldburg & bestelten Obristen/ u...

Original ink and wash drawing, unsigned; full-length portrait in military costume before looped draperies revealing view of Constance, over which cherubs bear armorial shield, in background. Original ink and wash drawing, unsigned; full-length portrait in military costume before looped draperies revealing view of Constance, over which cherubs bear armorial shield, in background. Upright; margins; slightly foxed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Herr Majorr! hab g'horssamst zu verr-melden

One of 4 lithograph military caricatures, this one partially hand colored, on 2 sheets. [See also: Wie sieh Meister Dünnbein, Ein und zwanzig - zwei und zwanzig!; and Bei dem Schildhausl hab'ns do a s'Maass verlor'n!] One of 4 lithograph military caricatures, this one partially hand colored, on 2 sheets. [See also: Wie sieh Meister Dünnbein, Ein und zwanzig - zwei und zwanzig!; and Bei dem Schildhausl hab'ns do a s'Maass verlor'n!] Small oblong folio, mounted together to folio size, matted; margins intact; worn and yellowed. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.

Herr Lieutenant, ich habe die Ehre Ihnen meine Frau vorzustellen! ...

Colored lithographic cartoon by and after Bülow, printed by H. Delius; old gentleman introducing wife to hussar officer at entrance to ballroom. Colored lithographic cartoon by and after Bülow, printed by H. Delius; old gentleman introducing wife to hussar officer at entrance to ballroom. Upright medium folio, matted folio; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

Herr Johann Rudloph Werdmüller Freÿherr &c. der Röm: Kaÿs: Maÿtt: General &c. uber dero Artigleria. 1676

Engraving by Schneider; full-length portrait in uniform or military costume, baton in right hand, pointing with left, perspective view of the siege of Phillipsburg in background. Engraving by Schneider; full-length portrait in uniform or military costume, baton in right hand, pointing with left, perspective view of the siege of Phillipsburg in background. Small upright folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed close, 2 corners missing. Munich, Wölfle, 1961.

Herr Graff von Herberstein: Sr. Königl. Maj: zu Ungarn u Böhmen &c. &c. General Feld-Marschall Lieutenant

10th in collection of 11 colored engraved plates by Wilhelm after Engelbrecht; full-length equestrian portrait in green hussar uniform, holding sabre, facing left. 10th in collection of 11 colored engraved plates by Wilhelm after Engelbrecht; full-length equestrian portrait in green hussar uniform, holding sabre, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; margins trimmed slightly. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. series title provided by cataloger

Herr Baron von Trips: Sr. Königl. Maj: zu Ungarn u Böhmen etc. etc. General Feldwachtmeister

11th in collection of 11 colored engraved plates by Wilhelm after Engelbrecht; full-length equestrian portrait in whit hussar uniform, facing right; smaller hussar figures in background. 11th in collection of 11 colored engraved plates by Wilhelm after Engelbrecht; full-length equestrian portrait in whit hussar uniform, facing right; smaller hussar figures in background. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; margins trimmed slightly. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. series title provided by cataloger

Herr Baron Johan Ghylani: Sr. Königl. Maj: zu Ungarn u Böhmen General Feld-Marschall Lieutenant

7th in collection of 11 colored engraved plates by Wilhelm after Engelbrecht; full-length equestrian portrait in yellow and light blue hussar uniform, facing right, lifting sabre; landscape background. 7th in collection of 11 colored engraved plates by Wilhelm after Engelbrecht; full-length equestrian portrait in yellow and light blue hussar uniform, facing right, lifting sabre; landscape background. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; margins trimmed slightly. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. series title provided by cataloger

Heroism of Col. Rogers at Corinth

One of a set of 6 small original watercolor sketches of battle scenes by Ogden. Officer with Confederate flag in left hand and sword in right, leading charge. One of a set of 6 small original watercolor sketches of battle scenes by Ogden. Officer with Confederate flag in left hand and sword in right, leading charge. Folio mats, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1947.

Heroic exploits of the Tenth with Nobody. The Tenth fight with Nobody. The Tenth run with Nobody. The Tenth dance wit...

Hand-colored etched caricature, published April 1824; 5 illustrations of scenes ridiculing the 10th Hussars, in which 'Nobody' is a man or woman with legs joined to the shoulders, to show that he is no-body. Hand-colored etched caricature, published April 1824; 5 illustrations of scenes ridiculing the 10th Hussars, in which 'Nobody' is a man or woman with legs joined to the shoulders, to show that he is no-body. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.

Heroic defence of Lieut. Bird at Cabul: Representing the Gallant Defence, Murderous Attack of the Enemy, & Miraculous...

One of a set of 4 lithographic plates by R.E. Sly of scenes at Kabul and Bukhara (published by Blackwood & Page,1844); British officer and sepoy soldier making stand inside portal which is being attacked from outside. One of a set of 4 lithographic plates by R.E. Sly of scenes at Kabul and Bukhara (published by Blackwood & Page,1844); British officer and sepoy soldier making stand inside portal which is being attacked from outside. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn, soiled, foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Heroic Conduct of Four Privates, of H.M. 31st Regt. at the Battle of Mazeena

Color lithograph by Day & Haghe after Martens; small group of British infantrymen firing at Afghans near fort at right, landscape background. Color lithograph by Day & Haghe after Martens; small group of British infantrymen firing at Afghans near fort at right, landscape background. Oblong, matted; margins severely trimmed. Frontispiece to 'Narrative of the Late Victorious Campaign in Afghanistan, under General Pollock;...' by Lieut. Greenwood, 1844. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Hero's quick step

Hero's quick step

Brown University

Composed and respectfully dedicated to the New York Light Guards and Boston Light Infantry, by Henry Schmidt. For piano. Caption title. Illustrated title page shows troops marching into camp. The last page is blank.

Hernan Cortes

Hernan Cortes

Brown University

Engraving; half-length portrait in armor, baton in hand, landscape background, in oval enframement with trophies below. Engraving; half-length portrait in armor, baton in hand, landscape background, in oval enframement with trophies below. Small upright, matted; margins severely trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Hermannus Otto: Comes de Limburg et Bronckhorft...

Fourth in collection of eight engraved equestrian (except the 8th) military portraits by and after Leopold; mounted general, holding sword, riding toward left, other cavalrymen in background. Fourth in collection of eight engraved equestrian (except the 8th) military portraits by and after Leopold; mounted general, holding sword, riding toward left, other cavalrymen in background. Small upright folio, unbound; in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "J.E. Leopold. Commanders of Turkish War. 1683". Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Here's a health to the Duke of York "wherever he goes": Coldstream Guards

Color oval mezzotint, numbered 371 (after Robert Dighton); humorous bust figure of soldier drinking wine. Probably published on the departure of the Duke of York (Colonel of the Coldstream) for Flanders in February 1793 . Color oval mezzotint, numbered 371 (after Robert Dighton); humorous bust figure of soldier drinking wine. Probably published on the departure of the Duke of York (Colonel of the Coldstream) for Flanders in February 1793 . Upright, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Here is the little 37mm cannon.

Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Reeks, of soldiers with 37mm cannons on shore, warships in the distance. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Reeks, of soldiers with 37mm cannons on shore, warships in the distance. Title from typed label affixed to verso. It continues: "This gun is dug in just a rock's throw from the enemy - trying to blast him from his hole. Every time it would fire, the enemy would spray it with machine gun fire. Warships do their job in the B.G. Weapons Co, 3 BN., 2BR., 5 Div., i 37 mm." Censor's stamp. 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.

Here in the martial light, Lord Palmerston...

6th in collection of 6 colored and uncolored lithographic caricatures; partly colored lithographs showing Palmerston on balcony with sword in left hand, pointing to map of Russia, 3 soldiers standing nearby, cupolas of Russian churches with eagle flying above. 6th in collection of 6 colored and uncolored lithographic caricatures; partly colored lithographs showing Palmerston on balcony with sword in left hand, pointing to map of Russia, 3 soldiers standing nearby, cupolas of Russian churches with eagle flying above. Upright and oblong folio and small folio; margins intact; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958. original title in Russian, translated by cataloger

Herbstmanöver im Jahre 1803 bei Borne uweit Potsdam

2nd in collection of 2 colored and 1 partially-colored aquatints by Frick after Kolbe; panoramic scene of Prussian army on maneuvers around hill. 2nd in collection of 2 colored and 1 partially-colored aquatints by Frick after Kolbe; panoramic scene of Prussian army on maneuvers around hill. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. Munich, Wölfle, 1954.

Herbert James Fairlie

Herbert James Fairlie

Brown University

Small photograph of H.J. Fairlie, accompanying watercolor by him of Colonel R. Knox, 18th Hussars. Ink inscription on verso reads: 'Fairlie, R.M. 18th Hussars 1860'. Below is a pencil inscription: 'This man was apparently the artist who drew "Col. Knox" at Aldershot in 1860 (No. D/7530) B.T.A.G.' [See Colonel R. Knox, 18th Hussars, Aldershot, 1860] Small photograph of H.J. Fairlie, accompanying watercolor by him of Colonel R. Knox, 18th Hussars. Ink inscription on verso reads: 'Fairlie, R.M. 18th Hussars 1860'. Below is a pencil inscription: 'This man was apparently the artist who drew "Col. Knox" at Aldershot in 1860 (No. D/7530) B.T.A.G.' [See Colonel R. Knox, 18th Hussars, Aldershot, 1860] Fairlie attended Charterhouse School, 1841-1842, served in the 4th Dragoons and the Turkish Contingent, became Riding Master of the 18th Hussars in April 1862, resigned 1867. Small oblong folio. London, Parker Gallery, 1951 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/)

Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Wales, and of Saxe-Coburg Saalfeld

Stipple-engraving by Henry Meyer after Chalon; full-length portrait in dress, shawl and turban, standing on balustraded terrace. Stipple-engraving by Henry Meyer after Chalon; full-length portrait in dress, shawl and turban, standing on balustraded terrace. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; cleaned. Preston, Lancs., Export Book Co., 1954.