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

Grenadier Private

Grenadier Private

Brown University

One of a collection of 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group copied from original in the British Museum, plus manuscript muster-roll of officers. Figure in red and white with rifle. One of a collection of 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group copied from original in the British Museum, plus manuscript muster-roll of officers. Figure in red and white with rifle. Unbound; in tan board portfolio, pink paper cover label lettered black. London, Francis Edwards, 1952.

Grenadier ordinaire

Grenadier ordinaire

Brown University

One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing standing figure with rifle. One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing standing figure with rifle. Small, unbound; clean; in red box portfolio stamped gold: 'Project for Uniforms KK Household Troops.' New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.

Grenadier officer and officer of light infantry

2nd in collection of 4 (of ?) numbered engravings; 2 standing uniform figures of grenadier with saber, and officer with rifle slung over shoulder. 2nd in collection of 4 (of ?) numbered engravings; 2 standing uniform figures of grenadier with saber, and officer with rifle slung over shoulder. Small, matted together; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Paris, Lemmerman, 1953. Title and series title provided by cataloger.

Grenadier officer and officer of light dragoons

1st in collection of 4 (of ?) numbered engravings; 2 standing uniform figures, with swords, conversing. 1st in collection of 4 (of ?) numbered engravings; 2 standing uniform figures, with swords, conversing. Small, matted together; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Paris, Lemmerman, 1953. Title and series title provided by cataloger.

Grenadier officer

Grenadier officer

Brown University

One of a collection of manuscript muster-roll and 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group, copied from original in the British Museum. Figure in red and white with yellow/gold trim. One of a collection of manuscript muster-roll and 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group, copied from original in the British Museum. Figure in red and white with yellow/gold trim. Unbound; in tan board portfolio, pink paper cover label lettered black. London, Francis Edwards, 1952.

Grenadier of the Garde royale: Uniform 1827-1828

One of a collection of three unsigned original watercolor sketches by Raffet, showing two uniform figures showing front and rear views; 3 bonnets. [See also: Shabraques of French Lancers (and) Horse Artillery.] One of a collection of three unsigned original watercolor sketches by Raffet, showing two uniform figures showing front and rear views; 3 bonnets. [See also: Shabraques of French Lancers (and) Horse Artillery.] Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; stamp of Raffet sale. Title supplied by cataloger Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Grenadier of the First West York Militia, 1814

Color aquatint by R. Havell after Walker published Feby. 1, 1814; standing grenadier uniform figure, artilleryman near cannon in background. Color aquatint by R. Havell after Walker published Feby. 1, 1814; standing grenadier uniform figure, artilleryman near cannon in background. From The Costume of Yorkshire (London, 1814), plate XXV, page 61. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Francis Edwards, 1962.

Grenadier of the Consular Guard

Original ink and watercolor drawing (not contemporary?) of uniform figure; skirt-lining incorrect, should be blue, gold and red. Original ink and watercolor drawing (not contemporary?) of uniform figure; skirt-lining incorrect, should be blue, gold and red. Narrow small upright folio, matted; trimmed; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Grenadier Infanterie in Gala

One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing standing figure with rifle. One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing standing figure with rifle. Small, unbound; clean; in red box portfolio stamped gold: 'Project for Uniforms KK Household Troops.' New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.

Grenadier hongrois dela Garde Imp.ale Autrichienne, en grande tenue de revue

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in blue and white with rifle facing left, soldiers and tents in background. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in blue and white with rifle facing left, soldiers and tents in background. Unbound, slight foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier Hongrois

Grenadier Hongrois

Brown University

1 water-color from album of costumes; standing soldier smoking pipe 1 water-color from album of costumes; standing soldier smoking pipe Small folio. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958. 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/)

Grenadier hongrois

Grenadier hongrois

Brown University

Duplicate of 1 of suite of 6 hand-colored engraved plate of uniform figures; standing figure of grenadier, with smaller figure and pink tent flap in background. Duplicate of 1 of suite of 6 hand-colored engraved plate of uniform figures; standing figure of grenadier, with smaller figure and pink tent flap in background. Upright medium folio, matted. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Grenadier hongrie 5 août 1815

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Grenadier Guards. Pikeman of 1830

2nd in collection of 3 unsigned original watercolors (by Clayton); standing uniform figure of grenadier holding pike. 2nd in collection of 3 unsigned original watercolors (by Clayton); standing uniform figure of grenadier holding pike. Narrow upright medium folio, matted together with 1st in collection; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Title and series title provided by cataloger.

Grenadier Guards. Officer, court dress, 1790

1st in collection of 3 unsigned original watercolors (by Clayton); standing uniform figure of officer with walking stick. 1st in collection of 3 unsigned original watercolors (by Clayton); standing uniform figure of officer with walking stick. Narrow upright medium folio, matted together with 2nd in collection; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950. Title and series title provided by cataloger.

Grenadier Guards. Guard order, 1830

3rd in collection of 3 unsigned original watercolors (by Clayton); standing uniform figure holding saber. 3rd in collection of 3 unsigned original watercolors (by Clayton); standing uniform figure holding saber. Narrow upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Title and series title provided by cataloger.

Grenadier Guards. 1742, 1792, 1815, 1854, 1894

5 original ink and watercolor illustrations on 1 sheet of beige board, signed by P.W.R(eynolds); embattled infantry unit in center, single uniform figures on perimeter. 5 original ink and watercolor illustrations on 1 sheet of beige board, signed by P.W.R(eynolds); embattled infantry unit in center, single uniform figures on perimeter. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Grenadier Guards: private, guard order

99th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing grenadier in scarlet jacket, black trousers, bearskin hat, hands folded over grounded rifle. 99th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing grenadier in scarlet jacket, black trousers, bearskin hat, hands folded over grounded rifle. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

Grenadier Guards: Officers, 1832

7th in collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 3rd smaller figure, St. James's Palace and archway in background. 7th in collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 3rd smaller figure, St. James's Palace and archway in background. Upright on board, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1968. title provided by cataloger

Grenadier Guards: officer, review order

98th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing grenadier in scarlet jacket, black trousers, bearskin hat, gesturing with left hand. 98th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing grenadier in scarlet jacket, black trousers, bearskin hat, gesturing with left hand. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Grenadier Guards: Officer, c. 1828

6th in collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure putting on white glove. 6th in collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure putting on white glove. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.

Grenadier Guards: Officer & Private, 1826

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures outside sentry box, brick wall in background. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures outside sentry box, brick wall in background. Small upright folio on board, matted; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Grenadier Guards: a route march near Windsor

Original watercolor signed by Norie; column of foot soldiers in marching order with mounted officer in countryside. Original watercolor signed by Norie; column of foot soldiers in marching order with mounted officer in countryside. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Grenadier Guards, c. 1912

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 2 standing uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 2 standing uniform figures. Upright; matted; margins; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

Grenadier Guards, c. 1912

Original watercolor signed by Simkin of 9 uniform figures - one mounted and 8 standing. Original watercolor signed by Simkin of 9 uniform figures - one mounted and 8 standing. Oblong folio, matted; surface dirt. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier Guards, 1815

Grenadier Guards, 1815

Brown University

One of a collection of 4 unsigned watercolor drawings (perhaps by Atkinson) of standing or mounted uniform figures. One of a collection of 4 unsigned watercolor drawings (perhaps by Atkinson) of standing or mounted uniform figures. Upright; no margins; clean, some slight foxing. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961

Grenadier Guards, 1815

Grenadier Guards, 1815

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure facing left, hand on hip, outdoors. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure facing left, hand on hip, outdoors. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Grenadier Guards, 1760-1800

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 3 standing uniform figures including grenadier with musket, 2 officer figures. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 3 standing uniform figures including grenadier with musket, 2 officer figures. Upright small folio on brown paper, matted; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Grenadier Guards officer, c. 1832

Original primitive unsigned gouache drawing; standing uniform figure, river or stream with houses or barns on opposite bank in background. Original primitive unsigned gouache drawing; standing uniform figure, river or stream with houses or barns on opposite bank in background. Upright; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.