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

H.I.H. the Grand Duke Constantin Nikolaevitch

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 trimmed; edges worn and torn; yellowed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

H.I.H. the Grand Duke and Heir to the Throne Tsarevitch Nicholas Alexandrovitch

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; yellowed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

H.H. the Sultan of Johare

Gelatin DOP print photograph; 3/4-length portrait of sultan in uniform, with sword, wearing cap, looking left. Gelatin DOP print photograph; 3/4-length portrait of sultan in uniform, with sword, wearing cap, looking left. Upright; no margins; clean.

H.E.H. Duke Michael Semenovitch Vorontsov, Governor of the Caucasus

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; yellowed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

H.E. the Viceroy's Body Guard

Original watercolor signed by Fry; mounted uniform figure facing left. Original watercolor signed by Fry; mounted uniform figure facing left. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

H.E. Genl. Sir Dormer & staff inspecting gun in Bidar Fort

Albumen print photograph; group of British officers and Sikh attendants standing at right beside large cannon, aimed toward left through fortifications. Albumen print photograph; group of British officers and Sikh attendants standing at right beside large cannon, aimed toward left through fortifications. Oblong; no margins; slightly faded, bent, torn. Dayal No. 14.

H.C. camp in bivouac

H.C. camp in bivouac

Brown University

Albumen print photograph; Sikh cavalrymen in turbans standing on broad flat plain near groups of horses. Albumen print photograph; Sikh cavalrymen in turbans standing on broad flat plain near groups of horses. No. 64 Narrow oblong; no margins; edges faded, torn.

H. Lowe: Lui Général, c'est un bien petit royaume pour un grand homme comme vous!

Sir Hudson Lowe, governor of St Helena, greets Napoleon and the two taunt each other, kilted soldier in background, ship in distance Sir Hudson Lowe, governor of St Helena, greets Napoleon and the two taunt each other, kilted soldier in background, ship in distance Not in Broadley Dialogue: H. Lowe: Lui général, c'est un bien petit royaume pour un grand homme comme vous! Napoleon: Heureusement, c'est tout le contraire pour vous, Sir Lowe! [H. Lowe: This, General, is quite a small kingdom for a great man like you! Napoleon: Happily, it's all to the contrary for you, Sir Lowe!]

H. Frémont Major General of U.S. Army

One of a collection of 10 lithograph plates (some 2-color) by Bufford, chiefly after J.E. Baker, of military and naval portraits. This one of H. Frémont mounted on horse, facing left. One of a collection of 10 lithograph plates (some 2-color) by Bufford, chiefly after J.E. Baker, of military and naval portraits. This one of H. Frémont mounted on horse, facing left. Small upright folio; margins; some foxing. Series title added by cataloger. Providence, James Tyson, 1952.

H R H Prince George of Wales

Color lithograph by Virtue & Co.; 3/4-length portrait in undress uniform of naval lieutenant, hat in hand. Color lithograph by Virtue & Co.; 3/4-length portrait in undress uniform of naval lieutenant, hat in hand. Small upright folio, matted; margins. Bournemouth, Mathews, 1954.

Gypsy Refugees Getting Supplies, Salzwedel Camp, 1945

US soldiers on a truck hand out supplies to Gypsy refugees. A Red Cross truck is seen in the left background and telephone/telegraph wires and poles run along the road. US soldiers on a truck hand out supplies to Gypsy refugees. A Red Cross truck is seen in the left background and telephone/telegraph wires and poles run along the road. Chapman served in the U.S. Army and sketched scenes stateside, in convoy, and in England before being transferred in 1944 to the Public Relations and Historical Section of the 84th Infantry Division to produce work on the Battle of Germany. He also did cartoons for the 84th divisional newspaper and Stars & Stripes.

Gymnast Zouaves quickstep

composed and respectfully dedicated to the Gymnast Zouaves by Charles B. [sic] Dodworth ; arranged for the piano by the composer. Engraved by H.G. Everest. Cover lithographic illustration by Herline & Hensel: colored group portrait of 7 figures, some seated, before encampment, decorative border of halberds and guns, from a photograph by Jones & Bro. Figure 4 within a five-pointed star on title page

Gute Hoffnüng des Friedens

Unsigned engraving; knight and horse in armor beneath tree, castle visible in background. Unsigned engraving; knight and horse in armor beneath tree, castle visible in background. Oblong, matted; plate mark, margins. Presented, 1952, by Christa M. Gaehde.

Gustavvo Adolfo Re di Svetia, mori di feritta nella battaglia de li 16 di Novembre dell'anno 1632: Fatta cåtra esse R...

Copper-engraving after Bianchi; equestrian portrait in armor and hat, with baton in right hand, facing left, battle in distance. Copper-engraving after Bianchi; equestrian portrait in armor and hat, with baton in right hand, facing left, battle in distance. Upright folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; slightly soiled and worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Gustavus the Fourth, King of Sweden

Stipple-engraving by John Agar after Porter; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, column and drapery in background. Stipple-engraving by John Agar after Porter; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, column and drapery in background. Upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean, slightly creased. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Gustav IV. König von Schweden

Hand-colored stipple-engraving by Hennie; full-length portrait in uniform, resting chin on hand. Hand-colored stipple-engraving by Hennie; full-length portrait in uniform, resting chin on hand. Small upright folio, mounted on paper; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. Paris, auction, 1964.

Gustav Freiherr v. Seldern

Original watercolor, unsigned; 3/4-length portrait seated, in lancer uniform, hat in lap; manuscript bibliographical information on verso; accompanied by sheet with additional manuscript biographical details. Original watercolor, unsigned; 3/4-length portrait seated, in lancer uniform, hat in lap; manuscript bibliographical information on verso; accompanied by sheet with additional manuscript biographical details. Margins; clean.

Gushar Lancers: Indian State troops, c. 1898

4th in collection of 8 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) of uniform figures, after original drawings; standing figure of trumpeter in navy blue coat, white trousers, red and yellow sash and trim. 4th in collection of 8 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) of uniform figures, after original drawings; standing figure of trumpeter in navy blue coat, white trousers, red and yellow sash and trim. Narrow, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold, "Indian State Troops..." London, Lawson, 1959.

Gurkhas in brown cardigans serving in Kashmir Infantry on outpost in the Khyber Pass, c. 1930-1940

7th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; 2 Gurkas in brown jackets, tan trousers and turbans, in rugged mountain landscape. 7th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; 2 Gurkas in brown jackets, tan trousers and turbans, in rugged mountain landscape. Unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents." London, Lawson, 1959.

Gurkha uniforms

Gurkha uniforms

Brown University

Watercolor on paper, signed and dated Michael Chappell 93; five figures in uniform, one on horseback. Watercolor on paper, signed and dated Michael Chappell 93; five figures in uniform, one on horseback. Matted. Title supplied by cataloger.

Gunners

Gunners

Brown University

Mounted signed color print after Snaffles, pseudonym of Payne; artillery horse team and soldiers in field dress; smaller uncolored illustration of dead horse and field gun with crew in lower right margin of mount, with caption 'There lay the driver's brother with his 'ead between his 'eels'. Mounted signed color print after Snaffles, pseudonym of Payne; artillery horse team and soldiers in field dress; smaller uncolored illustration of dead horse and field gun with crew in lower right margin of mount, with caption 'There lay the driver's brother with his 'ead between his 'eels'. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

Gunner, Bengal Artillery

4th in collection of 5 unsigned original gouache paintings on mica; standing figure of Indian artilleryman in blue jacket, white trousers, lighting cannon with torch. 4th in collection of 5 unsigned original gouache paintings on mica; standing figure of Indian artilleryman in blue jacket, white trousers, lighting cannon with torch. Unbound; clean; in small red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold "Bengal Native Army, c.1820. Original Watercolors". London, Maggs, 1963.

Gunner, Bengal Artillery

5th in collection of 5 unsigned original gouache paintings on mica; standing figure of Indian artilleryman in blue jacket, white trousers, loading cannon with muzzle-rod. 5th in collection of 5 unsigned original gouache paintings on mica; standing figure of Indian artilleryman in blue jacket, white trousers, loading cannon with muzzle-rod. Unbound; clean; in small red cloth portfolio, green leather label st. gold "Bengal Native Army, c.1820. Original Watercolors". London, Maggs, 1963.

Gun teams riding hastily on battlefield

View of two French artillery teams charging or retreating on battlefield. View of two French artillery teams charging or retreating on battlefield. Oblong folio

Gun carriage at Irles, near Grandcourt

Ruined landscape, with destroyed gun carriage, water-filled shell holes, tree stumps, distant buildings. On verso, in ink : 'Passed by censor A.N. Lee, Major.' Ruined landscape, with destroyed gun carriage, water-filled shell holes, tree stumps, distant buildings. On verso, in ink : 'Passed by censor A.N. Lee, Major.' Oblong; no margins.

Gun #9 Flying Bridge

Gun #9 Flying Bridge

Brown University

Original pen and ink and watercolor drawing of two men on a ship bridge next to a machine gun, sailboat in the left distance. Original pen and ink and watercolor drawing of two men on a ship bridge next to a machine gun, sailboat in the left distance. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.

Gulliver towing the fleet into Lilliput

Etched caricature after I. Cruikshank, published Octr. 16, 1807; Admiral Gambler swimming and towing Danish fleet towards England, where George III is watching from a tower, perturbed Danes etc. on cliff in background. Etched caricature after I. Cruikshank, published Octr. 16, 1807; Admiral Gambler swimming and towing Danish fleet towards England, where George III is watching from a tower, perturbed Danes etc. on cliff in background. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1964.