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

Grenadier Guards Officer

Original watercolor signed by Norie; standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed by Norie; standing uniform figure. Upright; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Foster Edwards, 1967.

Grenadier Guards in skirmish practice, c. 1880

Original watercolor signed by Norie; 2 officers supervising guardsmen in white drill jackets, in rifle or skirmish practice on moor. Original watercolor signed by Norie; 2 officers supervising guardsmen in white drill jackets, in rifle or skirmish practice on moor. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Grenadier Guards drilling, c. 1796

Original unsigned watercolor caricature (by Rowlandson); dandy officer standing next to drummer and shouting at guardsmen marching at right. Original unsigned watercolor caricature (by Rowlandson); dandy officer standing next to drummer and shouting at guardsmen marching at right. Upright, matted; no margins; faded, slightly worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. title provided by cataloger

Grenadier Guards dress and undress uniforms, c. 1845

Original watercolor signed by Martens; 2 standing figures showing front view of dress uniform and rear view of undress uniform. Original watercolor signed by Martens; 2 standing figures showing front view of dress uniform and rear view of undress uniform. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier Guards charging during manoeuvres, 1879

Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; long ranks of Guardsmen in bayonet charge toward left, landscape background, mounted officers in distance. Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; long ranks of Guardsmen in bayonet charge toward left, landscape background, mounted officers in distance. Large oblong folio; no margins; clean. London, Francis Edwards, 1962. title provided by cataloger

Grenadier Guards bugler, 1879

Hand colored photogravure plate after Detaille; standing figure of small bugler. Hand colored photogravure plate after Detaille; standing figure of small bugler. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier Guards Bandsman, c. 1830

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure of African(?) bandsman with tambourine. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure of African(?) bandsman with tambourine. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. title provided by cataloger

Grenadier Guards

Grenadier Guards

Brown University

10th (supplement) in collection of 10 chromolithographic plates after Wollen; uniform group of grenadier guards, marching with standard toward left on field; 2 mounted officers in background. 10th (supplement) in collection of 10 chromolithographic plates after Wollen; uniform group of grenadier guards, marching with standard toward left on field; 2 mounted officers in background. Large folio, unbound; in red cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold; some worn or soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Grenadier Garde/Garde Nationale. L'honneur des deux conseils

One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Two figures in blue and white with muskets. One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Two figures in blue and white with muskets. Small, unbound; slight yellowing; in blue cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Grenadier et Voltigeur du 94e Regiment

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure on left in red, white and blue holding rifle; figure on right in yellow, red, white and blue holding rifle. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure on left in red, white and blue holding rifle; figure on right in yellow, red, white and blue holding rifle. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Grenadier et fusilier du 9e Reg. de Chasseurs è pied

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Two figures in blue holding rifles. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Two figures in blue holding rifles. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Grenadier en tirailleur (Russie 1812)

Colored lithograph by Soulange Tessier after Charlet, printed by Lemercier; grenadier loading gun near tree in snow, another soldier firing, mounted figure (rear view) of Napoleon in left background. Colored lithograph by Soulange Tessier after Charlet, printed by Lemercier; grenadier loading gun near tree in snow, another soldier firing, mounted figure (rear view) of Napoleon in left background. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed. Charleston, S.C., Schindler, 1952.

Grenadier è piéd de la Garde

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue, front and rear views. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red, white and blue, front and rear views. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Grenadier è cheval en grande tenue de service

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 plumed hat looking left. 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 plumed hat looking left. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier è cheval dela Garde Royale française en petite tenue

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 gray with right hand extended. 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 gray with right hand extended. Unbound, clean; in red marble slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier è cheval

Grenadier è cheval

Brown University

One of a collection of 3 unsigned watercolors of uniform figures by Hoffmann. Soldier in blue and red with plumed hat on horseback facing right, soldiers and tents in background. One of a collection of 3 unsigned watercolors of uniform figures by Hoffmann. Soldier in blue and red with plumed hat on horseback facing right, soldiers and tents in background. Upright folio, foxed and stained, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1973.

Grenadier è cheval

Grenadier è cheval

Brown University

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in black and white with rifle on dark brown horse facing right. Inlaid and bound in album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in black and white with rifle on dark brown horse facing right. Inlaid and bound in album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Grenadier du Rgt. suisse de Salis-Samade

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in salmon, yellow and white facing forward and resting rifle on ground. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in salmon, yellow and white facing forward and resting rifle on ground. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; 3 holes in right margin. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier du Rgt. suisse de Salis-Marschlins

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward and resting rifle on the ground. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward and resting rifle on the ground. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier du Regt. suisse de Steiner

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing left and holding rifle. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing left and holding rifle. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier du Regt. suisse de Sonnenberg 3eme suisse

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing left and resting rifle against left shoulder. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing left and resting rifle against left shoulder. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier du Regt. suisse de Salis-Marschlins

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward and holding rifle. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward and holding rifle. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier du Regt. suisse de Reinach

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red and white from behind, holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red and white from behind, holding rifle in left hand. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; foxed. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier du Regt. suisse de Reinach

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red and white facing forward and holding rifle. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red and white facing forward and holding rifle. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier du Regt. suisse de Diesbach

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue with rifle facing forward. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue with rifle facing forward. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier du Regt. suisse de Diesbach

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue with rifle facing forward. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue with rifle facing forward. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier du Regt. suisse de Courten 1781

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle and facing front. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle and facing front. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier du Regt. suisse d'Erlach

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and black facing forward and holding rifle. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and black facing forward and holding rifle. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier du Regt. suisse d'Erlach

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and black facing left and resting rifle against left shoulder. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and black facing left and resting rifle against left shoulder. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier du Regt. suisse d'Eptingen 11e suisse 105e

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white with rifle facing left. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white with rifle facing left. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.