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

Griechische Krieger im Befreyungskampfe 1821

Colore engraving; group of standing and seated uniform figures, fortress on seaside cliff in background. Colore engraving; group of standing and seated uniform figures, fortress on seaside cliff in background. Small oblong folio, matted; pl. mark; soiled. Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.

Griechisch-Bayerische Ulanen

One of a pair of hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors. One of a pair of hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors. Upright, 2 prints, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.

Griechisch-Bayerische Infanterie und Artillerie

One of a pair of hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors. One of a pair of hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors. Upright, 2 prints, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.

Grendrs.

Grendrs.

Brown University

1st in pair of crude ink and watercolor drawings signed with illegible monogram; 2 standing grenadier figures, showing side and front of uniform. 1st in pair of crude ink and watercolor drawings signed with illegible monogram; 2 standing grenadier figures, showing side and front of uniform. Upright octagonal, mounted on oblong pink paper; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 19'49.

Grenadiers, officer. Battalion officer in undress. Field-officer. Battalion. officer. Lt. Infantry. officer.

One of a set of 3 watercolors with labels signed by Hayes of uniform groups. Five soldiers, one of whom is mounted, and one holding flag, outdoors in countryside. One of a set of 3 watercolors with labels signed by Hayes of uniform groups. Five soldiers, one of whom is mounted, and one holding flag, outdoors in countryside. Small oblong folio, matted with ink labels; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Victor Spark, 1951.

Grenadiers te paard.

Grenadiers te paard.

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1806 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in white, gray and red, one with arms extended and one with left hand on forehead. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1806 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in white, gray and red, one with arms extended and one with left hand on forehead. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Grenadiers prussiens

Grenadiers prussiens

Brown University

69th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of Prussian grenadiers in blue jackets, white trousers, black shakos. 69th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of Prussian grenadiers in blue jackets, white trousers, black shakos. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some pl. trimmed. No. 69. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Grenadiers Officier

Grenadiers Officier

Brown University

From collection of 129 (of 130) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Kininger and Bartsch (some by Mansfeld), of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of grenadiers, in white uniforms, grenadier hats, on rural path. From collection of 129 (of 130) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Kininger and Bartsch (some by Mansfeld), of uniform figures; 2 standing figures of grenadiers, in white uniforms, grenadier hats, on rural path. 3/4 marble boards and brown leather, in 3/4 red morocco and beige slipcase stamped gold; slightly soiled and stained, covers very rubbed and worn, back missing. London, Francis Edwards, 1931.

Grenadiers of the Garde impériale, c. 1855

Original pencil drawing heightened in white tempera (in the style of Lalaisse); 2 figures standing in front of wall, showing front and rear of uniform and equipment. Original pencil drawing heightened in white tempera (in the style of Lalaisse); 2 figures standing in front of wall, showing front and rear of uniform and equipment. Upright folio; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961. Title supplied by cataloger

Grenadiers of the 42d or Royal and 92d or Gordon Highlanders

One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Two soldiers with muskets and fixed bayonets charging, another soldier playing the bagpipes, group of soldiers marching in the dust behind. One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Two soldiers with muskets and fixed bayonets charging, another soldier playing the bagpipes, group of soldiers marching in the dust behind. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "C. H. Smith. Costume of the British Army. Original Drawings"; soiled, worn, plate mark. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.

Grenadiers of French 1st infantry regiment in bivouac, 1817

Original ink and wash drawing signed and dated by Grenier (de St. Martin); soldiers accompanied by dog standing, sitting, napping, etc. under tree on hillock, broken chair in right foreground, landscape in right distance. Original ink and wash drawing signed and dated by Grenier (de St. Martin); soldiers accompanied by dog standing, sitting, napping, etc. under tree on hillock, broken chair in right foreground, landscape in right distance. Oblong medium folio; margins; slight foxing. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1969.

Grenadiers Mousquetaires et Chasseurs de l'Armée Russe

One of a pair of hand colored engraved plates after Gabler; uniform groups, landscape backgorund. [See also: Cosaques de l'Armée Russe.] One of a pair of hand colored engraved plates after Gabler; uniform groups, landscape backgorund. [See also: Cosaques de l'Armée Russe.] Upright; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Grenadiers et chasseurs de la Garde nationale, 1790

Pair of hand-colored engraved strips apparantly cut from an imagerie, each showing a row of uniform figures in camp in various attitudes. Pair of hand-colored engraved strips apparantly cut from an imagerie, each showing a row of uniform figures in camp in various attitudes. Narrow small oblong folio, 2 prints, one mounted on white paper; margins severely trimmed, slightly worn. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadiers de France. 1757

One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue from behind holding burning ropes in each hand. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue from behind holding burning ropes in each hand. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.

Grenadiers à cheval de la Garde du Roi de Hollande 1810

One of a collection of 5 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (not contemporary?) of uniform figures and groups. Two Grenadiers, one on horseback, and one standing facing the rider. MC stamped on back. One of a collection of 5 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings (not contemporary?) of uniform figures and groups. Two Grenadiers, one on horseback, and one standing facing the rider. MC stamped on back. Upright medium folio, slightly soiled; mounted into blue cloth album, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967

Grenadiere der Garde Trommler, 1812

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in red and white uniform with drum. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in red and white uniform with drum. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1954.

Grenadier. Officier. de la Garde Russe

21st in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of grenadier guard and officer, in light green jackets, white trousers, outdoors. 21st in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of grenadier guard and officer, in light green jackets, white trousers, outdoors. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 21. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Grenadier: 1720, 1748

Grenadier: 1720, 1748

Brown University

49th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing grenadiers in white uniforms, with blue and red facings, respectively, each holding a grenade. 49th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing grenadiers in white uniforms, with blue and red facings, respectively, each holding a grenade. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Grenadier, summer; Musketier(s), winter; 1808-1809

Original unsigned watercolor drawing; 3 standing uniform figures of Russian infantrymen, in green jackets, white trousers, showing front and back views. Original unsigned watercolor drawing; 3 standing uniform figures of Russian infantrymen, in green jackets, white trousers, showing front and back views. Upright; margins intact; clean.

Grenadier, je ne souffrirai pas! ....

2nd in collection of 4 lithographic plates by Villain after Bellangé, of humorous or semi-humorous scenes; French veteran outside inn refusing to take money for drinks from old grenadier, barmaid looking out from door. 2nd in collection of 4 lithographic plates by Villain after Bellangé, of humorous or semi-humorous scenes; French veteran outside inn refusing to take money for drinks from old grenadier, barmaid looking out from door. Upright medium folio; margins intact; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold "H. Bellange. Miscellaneous lithographs, c.1828-1832." Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.

Grenadier-Officier ; Gemeiner Grenadier

One of a set of 7 color copper engraved plates each with one or two uniform figures. Two figures in glue and white, one on right holding rifle. One of a set of 7 color copper engraved plates each with one or two uniform figures. Two figures in glue and white, one on right holding rifle. In red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; slightly yellowed and soiled. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Grenadier Zweibrücken

Grenadier Zweibrücken

Brown University

16th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of grenadier in pale blue coat, green trim, white trousers, with shouldered rifle. 16th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of grenadier in pale blue coat, green trim, white trousers, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".

Grenadier XXV Regiment: sentry in cold weather

28th (unnumbered) of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); figure of grenadier wrapped in gray blanket, standing by sentry box; fortress in background. 28th (unnumbered) of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); figure of grenadier wrapped in gray blanket, standing by sentry box; fortress in background. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold; clean. London, Lawson, 1954.

Grenadier XXV Regiment: in undress

22nd (unnumbered) of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); standing figure of infantryman in white uniform, scarlet trim, with shouldered rifle; fort in background. 22nd (unnumbered) of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); standing figure of infantryman in white uniform, scarlet trim, with shouldered rifle; fort in background. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Lawson, 1954.

Grenadier with shouldered rifle, hand on belt pack

2nd of 2 watercolor copies, by Lawson, including with numbered set of 19 watercolor copies of engravings by Lens; standing uniform figure of grenadier in scarlet coat, black and white trim, with shouldered rifle. 2nd of 2 watercolor copies, by Lawson, including with numbered set of 19 watercolor copies of engravings by Lens; standing uniform figure of grenadier in scarlet coat, black and white trim, with shouldered rifle. Small folio, unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold. London, Lawson, 1962.

Grenadier with shouldered rifle, hand behind belt pack

1st of 2 watercolor copies, by Lawson, including with numbered set of 19 watercolor copies of engravings by Lens; standing uniform figure of grenadier in scarlet coat, black and white trim, with shouldered rifle. 1st of 2 watercolor copies, by Lawson, including with numbered set of 19 watercolor copies of engravings by Lens; standing uniform figure of grenadier in scarlet coat, black and white trim, with shouldered rifle. Small folio, unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold. London, Lawson, 1962.

Grenadier Regt. der Königlichen Garde, Tambourmajor, 1813-1815

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Grenadier in red, white and blue holding baton in right hand. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Grenadier in red, white and blue holding baton in right hand. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.