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

Habit of the Tehorbadgi or Captain of the Janesaries, in 1700

1 hand-colored engraving; single figure holding staff; from 'A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations…' (London, T. Jeffreys, 1757-1772) 1 hand-colored engraving; single figure holding staff; from 'A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations…' (London, T. Jeffreys, 1757-1772) Small folio. London, Spencer, 1955 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/)

Habit of the Janesary Aga, or chief Commandant of the Janesaries

1 hand-colored engraving; single figure gesturing; from 'A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations…' (London, T. Jeffreys, 1757-1772) 1 hand-colored engraving; single figure gesturing; from 'A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations…' (London, T. Jeffreys, 1757-1772) Small folio. London, Spencer, 1955 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/)

Habit of an Ensign of the German Infantry, in 1588

1 hand-colored engraving; single figure in uniform holding flag; from 'A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations…' (London, T. Jeffreys, 1757-1772) 1 hand-colored engraving; single figure in uniform holding flag; from 'A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations…' (London, T. Jeffreys, 1757-1772) Small folio. London, Spencer, 1955 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/)

Habit of a Turkish standardbearer in 1749

One of 2 plates 'Engraved for the New Geographical Dictionary, Printed by the King's Authority', this one engraved by I. Roberts and hand colored; standing figure in military costume. [See also: Habit of a Turkish commander of a body of 100 men...] One of 2 plates 'Engraved for the New Geographical Dictionary, Printed by the King's Authority', this one engraved by I. Roberts and hand colored; standing figure in military costume. [See also: Habit of a Turkish commander of a body of 100 men...] Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; soiled, top torn, and worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Habit of a Turkish Commander of a Body of 100 Men, who acts as a kind of Tipstaff to the Courts of Judicature

One of 2 plates 'Engraved for the New Geographical Dictionary'; standing figure in military costume. [See also: Habit of a Turkish Standardbearer in 1749]. One of 2 plates 'Engraved for the New Geographical Dictionary'; standing figure in military costume. [See also: Habit of a Turkish Standardbearer in 1749]. Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; soiled and worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Habit of a German Officer, in 1588

1 hand-colored engraving; single figure in uniform holding halbard; from 'A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations…' (London, T. Jeffreys, 1757-1772) 1 hand-colored engraving; single figure in uniform holding halbard; from 'A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations…' (London, T. Jeffreys, 1757-1772) Small folio. London, Spencer, 1955 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/)

Habit of a Collonel of the Pandours & Master of the Watch, in 1742

1 hand-colored engraving; single figure in uniform holding stick; from 'A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations…' (London, T. Jeffreys, 1757-1772) 1 hand-colored engraving; single figure in uniform holding stick; from 'A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations…' (London, T. Jeffreys, 1757-1772) Small folio. London, Spencer, 1955 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/)

Habit militaire

Habit militaire

Brown University

Original hand-colored impression, from suite of 8 hand-colored etchings of figures in official costumes drawn and engraved by Denon (after David); standing figure of student from École de Mars with musket. [See same title for color variant] Original hand-colored impression, from suite of 8 hand-colored etchings of figures in official costumes drawn and engraved by Denon (after David); standing figure of student from École de Mars with musket. [See same title for color variant] Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. London, Redfern, 1955.

Habit des soldats de Quicheu

One of a pair of copper engraved illustrations (from Chatelain) in escutcheon shape with scrolled borders; single uniform figures with sword and bow, outdoors, smaller military figures in background. From: 'Atlas historique, ou, Nouvelle introduction à l'histoire, à la chronologie & à la geographie ancienne & moderne', Volume V (Amsterdam, 1719). [See also: Habit des soldats de Quan si.] One of a pair of copper engraved illustrations (from Chatelain) in escutcheon shape with scrolled borders; single uniform figures with sword and bow, outdoors, smaller military figures in background. From: 'Atlas historique, ou, Nouvelle introduction à l'histoire, à la chronologie & à la geographie ancienne & moderne', Volume V (Amsterdam, 1719). [See also: Habit des soldats de Quan si.] Mounted and matted; trimmed up to and in line with scrolled borders; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.

Habit des soldats de Quan si

One of a pair of copper engraved illustrations (from Chatelain) in escutcheon shape with scrolled borders; single uniform figures with sword and bow, outdoors, smaller military figures in backgrounds. From: 'Atlas historique, ou, Nouvelle introduction à l'histoire, à la chronologie & à la geographie ancienne & moderne', Volume V (Amsterdam, 1719). [See also Habit des soldats de Quicheu.] One of a pair of copper engraved illustrations (from Chatelain) in escutcheon shape with scrolled borders; single uniform figures with sword and bow, outdoors, smaller military figures in backgrounds. From: 'Atlas historique, ou, Nouvelle introduction à l'histoire, à la chronologie & à la geographie ancienne & moderne', Volume V (Amsterdam, 1719). [See also Habit des soldats de Quicheu.] Mounted and matted; trimmed up to and in line with scrolled borders; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.

Habay La Vielle, Belg.

Habay La Vielle, Belg.

Brown University

Winter scene with village in snow Winter scene with village in snow Jarvie served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army'). Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Haarlem Schuttery

Haarlem Schuttery

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in red, white, blue and black with left hand tucked in jacket and right hand on hip. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in red, white, blue and black with left hand tucked in jacket and right hand on hip. Small; full dark blue morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Haarlem idem.

Haarlem idem.

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue, white, green and black leaning on walking stick with right hand. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue, white, green and black leaning on walking stick with right hand. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Haarlem Artillerie

Haarlem Artillerie

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white leaning on walking stick with right hand. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white leaning on walking stick with right hand. Small; bull dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extras; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Haardingen Schuttery

Haardingen Schuttery

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with right hand on hip and left hand on walking stick. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with right hand on hip and left hand on walking stick. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

H.R.H. The Princess Anne

One of a set of 6 color plates of portraits of Royal Family, from Illustrated, April 25, 1953. Royal Portfolio No. 4. One of a set of 6 color plates of portraits of Royal Family, from Illustrated, April 25, 1953. Royal Portfolio No. 4. Large upright folio; margins intact; holes at center crease; tape along margins.

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. 1863

Color lithograph by and after Maguire, dated 1863 by artist, published 10th February 1863; oval 3/4-length portrait in uniform of Grenadier Guards, hatless, right hand on hip. Color lithograph by and after Maguire, dated 1863 by artist, published 10th February 1863; oval 3/4-length portrait in uniform of Grenadier Guards, hatless, right hand on hip. Large upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. Also published Paris, Francois Delarue; and Berlin, Carl Gluck & Co. London, Spencer, 1955.

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales at a review

Mezzotint by Charles Turner after Copley; Prince of Wales in uniform, riding toward left, followed by staff, hussars, artillery etc. on maneuvers in background. Mezzotint by Charles Turner after Copley; Prince of Wales in uniform, riding toward left, followed by staff, hussars, artillery etc. on maneuvers in background. Giant upright folio, matted; margins trimmed away; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. title provided by cataloger

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and his sailor sons

Chromolithograph (by Kronheim and Co. published in 'The Boy's Own Paper', 2 April, 1881); Prince of Wales standing in 1878 Field Marshal's uniform with 2 young princes dressed as naval cadets. Chromolithograph (by Kronheim and Co. published in 'The Boy's Own Paper', 2 April, 1881); Prince of Wales standing in 1878 Field Marshal's uniform with 2 young princes dressed as naval cadets. Small upright folio, matted; margins; sleightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.

H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh

One of a set of 6 color plates of portraits of Royal Family, in Naval uniform. From Illustrated, April 11, 1953. Royal Portfolio No. 2 One of a set of 6 color plates of portraits of Royal Family, in Naval uniform. From Illustrated, April 11, 1953. Royal Portfolio No. 2 Large upright folio; margins intact; creased; tape along edges.

H.R.H. The Duke of Cornwall

One of a set of 6 color plates of portraits of Royal Family, this one depicting Prince Charles, from Illustrated, April 18, 1953. Royal Portfolio No. 3 One of a set of 6 color plates of portraits of Royal Family, this one depicting Prince Charles, from Illustrated, April 18, 1953. Royal Portfolio No. 3 Large upright folio; margins intact; creased, torn at center fold; tape on edges.

H.R.H. Prince Albert in St. James's Park

Chromolithograph (Baxter type) by LeBlond?; equestrian portrait in uniform, raising hat, spectators in background. Chromolithograph (Baxter type) by LeBlond?; equestrian portrait in uniform, raising hat, spectators in background. Oblong; margins intact; clean. LeBlond published a sheet of 10 images known as the Regal Set. These were meant to be cut into single prints so that they could be attached to small containers such as sowing boxes. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.

H.R.H. George, Duke of Cambridge, commander of the British Army 1856-1895

One of a collection of 10 carte-de-visite portraits by numerous photographers showing military officers and enlisted personnel, this one of H.R.H. George, Duke of Cambridge, commander of the British Army 1856-1895 photographed by Maull & Co.. One of a collection of 10 carte-de-visite portraits by numerous photographers showing military officers and enlisted personnel, this one of H.R.H. George, Duke of Cambridge, commander of the British Army 1856-1895 photographed by Maull & Co.. Upright carte-de-visite; clean. Title from inscription.

H.R.H. Edward, Prince of Wales in Welsh Guard uniform, 1920

Photogravure (no. 2027); full-length portrait in campaign uniform, potted palms at left and right. Photogravure (no. 2027); full-length portrait in campaign uniform, potted palms at left and right. Giant upright folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1972. title provided by cataloger

H.M. King Edward VII. Colonel-in-Chief of the 10th - the Prince of Wales's Own Royal - Hussars

Photogravure after Koekkoek, dated 1901 by artist (no. 24 from signed edition); King in uniform, riding toward left at head of hussars. Photogravure after Koekkoek, dated 1901 by artist (no. 24 from signed edition); King in uniform, riding toward left at head of hussars. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950. title provided by cataloger

H.I.M. Emperor Alexander II, Ruler of Russia

One of a collection of 5 (of ?) hand-colored lubki equestrian military portraits of commanders with troops. One of a collection of 5 (of ?) hand-colored lubki equestrian military portraits of commanders with troops. Medium oblong folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; edges worn and torn, yellowed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.