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 du Régnt. du Gardes Francaises

One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Man in red white and blue holding rifle, 2 soldiers and tents in background. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Man in red white and blue holding rifle, 2 soldiers and tents in background. Upright folio, some discoloration from tape on back, unbound; in 1/4 blue morocco and blue decorated board slipcase stamped gold "N. Hoffmann - French uniforms, 1775-1788". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Grenadier du Régiment des Gardes Suisses

One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Man in black, red and white with rifle, other troops and tents in background. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Man in black, red and white with rifle, other troops and tents in background. Upright folio, slightly yellowed, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangiée sale, 1963.

Grenadier du Prince de Nassau Usingen

One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. One of a collection of manuscript title page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Small, clean; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Grenadier du 26e Regiment des Chasseurs è Cheval

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 green on gray/brown horse facing right. 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 green on gray/brown horse facing right. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; very slight staining. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Grenadier du 24e Regiment des Chasseurs è Cheval

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 and green on gray horse facing left. 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 and green on gray horse facing left. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; some staining; margins trimmed so that part of title and tail of horse are cut off. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Grenadier drummer and infantry officer

4th in collection of 4 (of ?) numbered engravings; 2 uniform figures, of grenadier sitting on drum and officer holding halberd. 4th in collection of 4 (of ?) numbered engravings; 2 uniform figures, of grenadier sitting on drum and officer holding halberd. Small, matted together; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Paris, Lemmerman, 1953. Title and series title provided by cataloger.

Grenadier drummer and fifer

3rd in collection of 4 (of ?) numbered engravings; 2 uniform figures playing drum and fife. 3rd in collection of 4 (of ?) numbered engravings; 2 uniform figures playing drum and fife. Small, matted together; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Paris, Lemmerman, 1953. Title and series title provided by cataloger.

Grenadier des Houssards

Grenadier des Houssards

Brown University

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 black, blue and white on gray horse facing left. 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 black, blue and white on gray horse facing left. Mounted folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Grenadier des Cuirassiers

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 on brown horse facing left. 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 on brown horse facing left. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Grenadier des "Marine"

Grenadier des "Marine"

Brown University

53rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of Marine grenadier in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding grounded rifle, shouting. 53rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of Marine grenadier in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding grounded rifle, shouting. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Grenadier der Königl. Garde 1813-1815

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue leaning on rifle and facing left. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue leaning on rifle and facing left. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1954.

Grenadier dela Garde Royale Prussienne, en négligé

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Grenadier in gray coat looking left, tent in background. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Grenadier in gray coat looking left, tent in background. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier dela Garde Royale Prussienne, en grande tenue de parade

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors singed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Prussian Grenadier in gray and white holding rifle in left hand, tents in background. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors singed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Prussian Grenadier in gray and white holding rifle in left hand, tents in background. Unbound, some spotting; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier dela Garde Royale Bavaroise, 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 white, facing right. 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, facing right. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier dela Garde Royale Anglaise

One of a collection of 88 watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in red and white holding a rifle in his right hand, tents in background. One of a collection of 88 watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in red and white holding a rifle in his right hand, tents in background. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier dela Garde Impériale Autrichienne 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 white, seated on a log and smoking a pipe,. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in white, seated on a log and smoking a pipe,. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier dela Garde Imp.ale Autrichienne, en négligé

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in gray coat. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in gray coat. Unbound, some spotting; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier de la vieille Garde Impériale Russe

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer standing with hands behind his back, looking left, with tents in the background. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer standing with hands behind his back, looking left, with tents in the background. Unbound; clean; some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier de la Garde Nationale

One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Soldier in blue and white holding rifle. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Soldier in blue and white holding rifle. Upright folio, unbound, soiled; in 1/4 blue morocco and blue decorated board slip-case stamped gold "N. Hoffmann - French uniforms 1775-1788". Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Grenadier de la Garde Impériale Russe

12th in collection of 67 matted plates; profile view, standing figure of grenadier in green jacket, with shouldered rifle, facing right. 12th in collection of 67 matted plates; profile view, standing figure of grenadier in green jacket, with shouldered rifle, facing right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 12. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Grenadier de la Garde è cheval

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

Grenadier de la Garde è cheval

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 blue and white on brown horse facing left. 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 blue and white on brown horse facing left. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Grenadier de la Garde de Paris

4th in collection of 15 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; soldier in dark green uniform with red facings, tall bearskin, looking right, rifle on shoulder. 4th in collection of 15 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures; soldier in dark green uniform with red facings, tall bearskin, looking right, rifle on shoulder. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather backstrip stamped gold.

Grenadier de Courten 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 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, white and blue with rifle facing left. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier de Courten suisse

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

Grenadier d'Erlach 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 black facing left 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 black facing left and resting rifle on the ground. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Grenadier Coy: 1st Guards, 1815

5th in collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure in busby, holding grounded sword. 5th in collection of 8 original watercolors signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure in busby, holding grounded sword. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.

Grenadier Corps des Bürger Regiments

2nd of 3 engravings (this one colored engraving) by Kininger and J.G. Mansfeld after Kininger; uniform group of soldiers standing in city street. 2nd of 3 engravings (this one colored engraving) by Kininger and J.G. Mansfeld after Kininger; uniform group of soldiers standing in city street. Small oblong folio, 3 prints [cf. AuU1810f-1a-c]; margins trimmed close; slightly soiled; matted folio. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Grenadier corporals of 13th, 11th, and 67th Foot & Grenadier of 3rd Foot

11th of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original uniform of uniform groups and figures, etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); 3 corporals and a grenadier in red coats standing in front of water Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean London, Lawson, 1953-1954