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

Two scenes of military base and barracks in landscape

2 original drawings, 1 in pencil and 1 ink wash, signed R.W.B(aldwin); upper shows winter landscape with barracks on hillside at right; lower shows entrance driveway with car and truck, office building and church in background. 2 original drawings, 1 in pencil and 1 ink wash, signed R.W.B(aldwin); upper shows winter landscape with barracks on hillside at right; lower shows entrance driveway with car and truck, office building and church in background. Upright folio, paper on cardboard, matted; margins; clean.

Two Russian infantrymen

Two Russian infantrymen

Brown University

4th in set of 6 hand-colored lithographic plates of uniform figures; 2 figures of infantrymen, 1 in scarlet uniform, the other in green jacket, white trousers, both standing with grounded rifles, outdoors. 4th in set of 6 hand-colored lithographic plates of uniform figures; 2 figures of infantrymen, 1 in scarlet uniform, the other in green jacket, white trousers, both standing with grounded rifles, outdoors. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1957. title provided by cataloger

Two Prussian soldiers resting outdoors

8th in suite of 12 original unsigned ink and watercolor sketches, by Bradford, of uniform figures and groups; 2 soldiers resting outdoors, 1 seated on rock with arm in sling, the other lying on pack, arms crossed, smoking pipe. 8th in suite of 12 original unsigned ink and watercolor sketches, by Bradford, of uniform figures and groups; 2 soldiers resting outdoors, 1 seated on rock with arm in sling, the other lying on pack, arms crossed, smoking pipe. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean; mounted in folio album of red marble boards, 1/4 red morocco back st. gold. London, Parker, 1964. title provided by cataloger

Two Prussian infantrymen, c. 1840

4th in collection of 10 small unsigned watercolors, mounted on 5 sheets; 2 standing uniform figures of Prussian infantry, in blue coats and helmets, holding rifles. 4th in collection of 10 small unsigned watercolors, mounted on 5 sheets; 2 standing uniform figures of Prussian infantry, in blue coats and helmets, holding rifles. Unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953 title provided by cataloger

Two patients: one with bandaged arm, other lying on cot

Pen and wash sketch, signed by Day and dated April 14, 1945 of two wounded soldiers, one seated with bandaged arm and hand, and one lying on a cot or stretcher. Pen and wash sketch, signed by Day and dated April 14, 1945 of two wounded soldiers, one seated with bandaged arm and hand, and one lying on a cot or stretcher. Upright medium folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Two patients resting: one with bandaged arm, other sleeping at his side

Pen and wash sketch, signed and dated by Day, of two wounded soldiers resting; one with bandaged arm, and the other lying on cot or stretcher. Pen and wash sketch, signed and dated by Day, of two wounded soldiers resting; one with bandaged arm, and the other lying on cot or stretcher. Oblong medium folio; no margins; tear at lower right corner. Title supplied by cataloger.

Two officers on horseback

Faded photograph of two officers on horseback, soldiers marching in formation in the background. Faded photograph of two officers on horseback, soldiers marching in formation in the background. Oblong medium folio; mounted on tan paper; very faded and worn.

Two of our American boys'

Two American soldiers sitting on a bench. Charcoal drawing inscribed upper right: Private Henry Palmer Hq Co. 60, U.S. Inf. Two American soldiers sitting on a bench. Charcoal drawing inscribed upper right: Private Henry Palmer Hq Co. 60, U.S. Inf. Upright folio.

Two mounted Persian cavalrymen

One of a collection of 3 unsigned original watercolors (by Alken?); two mounted figures riding towards the right; two distant figures One of a collection of 3 unsigned original watercolors (by Alken?); two mounted figures riding towards the right; two distant figures Oblong; gray margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Two mounted figures in conversation

One of a collection of 5 etched plates by and after Klein of horses, including 3 showing horses with soldiers or in military use, mounted in album. Two mounted figures in conversation, buildings in background. One of a collection of 5 etched plates by and after Klein of horses, including 3 showing horses with soldiers or in military use, mounted in album. Two mounted figures in conversation, buildings in background. Small oblong folio; red cloth, white leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Two men with swords in conversation

One of a collection of 16 oblong etched plates by Meyer; two men with swords, man on right with plumed hat, in conversation. House and trees in distance. One of a collection of 16 oblong etched plates by Meyer; two men with swords, man on right with plumed hat, in conversation. House and trees in distance. 3/4 brown morocco and brown marble boards; clean, margins trimmed away, mounted. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Two men with swords face each other in conversation

One of a collection of 16 oblong etched plates by Meyer; two men with swords and plumed hats face each other in conversation while man walks with horse and spear in background. One of a collection of 16 oblong etched plates by Meyer; two men with swords and plumed hats face each other in conversation while man walks with horse and spear in background. 3/4 brown morocco and brown marble boards; clean, margins trimmed away, mounted. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger.

Two men with swords face each other

One of a collection of 16 oblong etched plates by Meyer; two men with capes, swords, and plumed hats face each other. One of a collection of 16 oblong etched plates by Meyer; two men with capes, swords, and plumed hats face each other. 3/4 brown morocco and brown marble boards; clean, margins trimmed away, mounted. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger.

Two men with spyglasses

Two men with spyglasses

Brown University

One of a collection of 16 oblong etched plates by Meyer; two men with plumed hats and spyglasses standing outdoors. One of a collection of 16 oblong etched plates by Meyer; two men with plumed hats and spyglasses standing outdoors. 3/4 brown morocco and brown marble boards; clean, margins trimmed away, mounted. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Two men sitting at a table talking to two women

One of a collection of etchings by and after Franck. 'Soldiers in a tavern; two seated at a table with two women; another embracing a woman in background; a musician playing a viola at right; playing cards lying on the floor in foreground; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war. 1656' -- British Museum. One of a collection of etchings by and after Franck. 'Soldiers in a tavern; two seated at a table with two women; another embracing a woman in background; a musician playing a viola at right; playing cards lying on the floor in foreground; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war. 1656' -- British Museum. Oblong, unbound; in beige cloth portfolio case, brown leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Two men richly dressed, one with sword

One of a collection of 16 oblong etched plates by Meyer; two men, richly dressed facing each other, man on right has sword. One of a collection of 16 oblong etched plates by Meyer; two men, richly dressed facing each other, man on right has sword. 3/4 brown morocco and brown marble boards; clean, margins trimmed away, mounted. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger.

Two men in small 2-horse carriage

5th in collection of 7 (of 30) colored lithographic plates of wagons, sleighs, etc.; carriage with driver in green coat, military passenger, drawn by white and brown horses toward right. 5th in collection of 7 (of 30) colored lithographic plates of wagons, sleighs, etc.; carriage with driver in green coat, military passenger, drawn by white and brown horses toward right. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled or worn. title provided by cataloger

Two men fighting with daggers in street

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Second impression of two soldiers fighting in street. Two civilians talking at right while dog sleeps on bench outside building. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Second impression of two soldiers fighting in street. Two civilians talking at right while dog sleeps on bench outside building. Oblong; margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger.

Two men fighting with daggers in street

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Two soldiers fighting in street. Two men talking at right while dog sleeps on bench outside building. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Two soldiers fighting in street. Two men talking at right while dog sleeps on bench outside building. Oblong; margins trimmed close. Title supplied by cataloger.

Two men asleep, train, WDC-NYC

Original sepia pen and ink sketch, signed by Shannon, of two Fort Belvoir soldiers with weekend passes, sleeping on the Washington to New York City train, sleeping with their hats over their faces. Original sepia pen and ink sketch, signed by Shannon, of two Fort Belvoir soldiers with weekend passes, sleeping on the Washington to New York City train, sleeping with their hats over their faces. Shannon served as a war artist with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific War Art Unit in 1943. Later became picture editor and illustrator for the Army Information and Education Division, New York, 1944-1946.

Two Marines search out snipers in "cleaned-up" area

Two Marines crouch, rifles ready, in the middle distance. Two dead bodies lie in the foreground, along with the wheels of a vehicle. Two Marines crouch, rifles ready, in the middle distance. Two dead bodies lie in the foreground, along with the wheels of a vehicle. Title from typed label affixed to verso. 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.

Two Marines in a trench

Two Marines in a trench

Brown University

Two battle-weary Marines are seen from the waist up in a trench. The man in front is depicted from the rear, looking over his shoulder at the viewer. Two battle-weary Marines are seen from the waist up in a trench. The man in front is depicted from the rear, looking over his shoulder at the viewer. 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.

Two Marines capture a Japanese soldier

A Japanese prisoner of war stands in front of a cave entrance, flanked by two US Marines, the one on the left seen from the rear. A Japanese prisoner of war stands in front of a cave entrance, flanked by two US Marines, the one on the left seen from the rear. 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.

Two knights jousting

Two knights jousting

Brown University

4th in collection of 7 prints; two mounted armored knights jousting, knight on right falling headlong from horse. 4th in collection of 7 prints; two mounted armored knights jousting, knight on right falling headlong from horse. Folio, 5 pieces; together with 2 prints of Hungarian military scenes in folio slipcase of brown cloth; brown leather label stamped gold; most plates trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Two infantrymen running from fire, c. 1870

One in a collection of nine original pencil and chalk sketches, on 6 sheets, stamped with monogram of E. C(rofts); two infantrymen, running from fire. Study for 'An Incident in the Franco-Prussian War' ( Royal Academy, 1874). One in a collection of nine original pencil and chalk sketches, on 6 sheets, stamped with monogram of E. C(rofts); two infantrymen, running from fire. Study for 'An Incident in the Franco-Prussian War' ( Royal Academy, 1874). Upright and small folio; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950. title provided by cataloger

Two infantrymen in bayonet combat

One of a suite of 7 original watercolor drawings and two printed aquatints, some by Amster and Prinzenberger, showing infantrymen at bayonet practice with straw target of in bayonet combat with French and Bavarian soldiers, some of whom are mounted. One figure in white and one in blue, red and white pointing bayonets at each other. One of a suite of 7 original watercolor drawings and two printed aquatints, some by Amster and Prinzenberger, showing infantrymen at bayonet practice with straw target of in bayonet combat with French and Bavarian soldiers, some of whom are mounted. One figure in white and one in blue, red and white pointing bayonets at each other. Oblong, yellowed and soiled; unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; slightly worn. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Two infantrymen in bayonet combat

One of a suite of 7 original watercolor drawings and 2 printed aquatints, some by Amster and Prinzenberger, showing infantrymen at bayonet practice with straw target of in bayonet combat with French and Bavarian soldiers, some of whom are mounted. Figure in white facing figure in blue and white, pointing bayonets at one another. One of a suite of 7 original watercolor drawings and 2 printed aquatints, some by Amster and Prinzenberger, showing infantrymen at bayonet practice with straw target of in bayonet combat with French and Bavarian soldiers, some of whom are mounted. Figure in white facing figure in blue and white, pointing bayonets at one another. Oblong, on blue paper, yellowed, soiled, worn; unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; slightly worn. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y. Rockman Prints, 1949.

Two infantrymen in bayonet combat

One of a collection of 9 original watercolor drawings, some by Amster and Prinzenberger, showing infantrymen at bayonet practice with straw target or in bayonet combat with French and Bavarian soldiers, some of whom are mounted, Figure in green, and white on left facing figure in blue and white on right, each pointing bayonet at the other. One of a collection of 9 original watercolor drawings, some by Amster and Prinzenberger, showing infantrymen at bayonet practice with straw target or in bayonet combat with French and Bavarian soldiers, some of whom are mounted, Figure in green, and white on left facing figure in blue and white on right, each pointing bayonet at the other. Oblong, yellowed, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; slightly worn. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Two hussars with umbrella, riding in cart

30th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; 2 hussars in overcoats, riding in cart, and holding umbrella; cart driven by peasant cracking whip; rain falling. 30th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; 2 hussars in overcoats, riding in cart, and holding umbrella; cart driven by peasant cracking whip; rain falling. Oblong small folio, unbound; mounted and bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Army in Poland, 1858-50 - original drawings". title provided by cataloger

Two hussars playing squash

14th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; 2 hussars playing squash or badminton, officer in long coat hitting (or narrowly missing) hussar's head with the ball. 14th in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; 2 hussars playing squash or badminton, officer in long coat hitting (or narrowly missing) hussar's head with the ball. Small folio, unbound; mounted and bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Army in Poland, 1858-50 - original drawings". title provided by cataloger