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 aux Gardes Français 1786

One of a collection of 12 original unsigned watercolors of military and naval uniform figures. Soldier in blue jacket with left arm resting on rifle. One of a collection of 12 original unsigned watercolors of military and naval uniform figures. Soldier in blue jacket with left arm resting on rifle. Upright small folio, unbound; in light blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; creased, lower left edge torn,yellowed. Series title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Kennedy, 1948.

Grenadier and infantryman, ca. 1700

2nd in suite of 7 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures of 13th Foot (Somerset L.I.); 2 standing figures of grenadier and infantryman in scarlet uniforms, holding grounded rifles. 2nd in suite of 7 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures of 13th Foot (Somerset L.I.); 2 standing figures of grenadier and infantryman in scarlet uniforms, holding grounded rifles. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953 title provided by cataloger

Grenadier à pied

Grenadier à pied

Brown University

1 framed oil painting on wood panel signed (bottom left) by Charlet; veteran in the uniform of the Grenadiers with his right hand held at his back and the left arm encircling a musket. 1 framed oil painting on wood panel signed (bottom left) by Charlet; veteran in the uniform of the Grenadiers with his right hand held at his back and the left arm encircling a musket. Small upright folio. New Haven, from the estate of Daniel Sise 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 à cheval

Grenadier à cheval

Brown University

One of a collection of 3 rough pencil and watercolor sketches (by Kobell) of mounted figure. [See also: Dragon de la Garde d'Italie; Cuirassier of 7th Regiment and infantryman.] One of a collection of 3 rough pencil and watercolor sketches (by Kobell) of mounted figure. [See also: Dragon de la Garde d'Italie; Cuirassier of 7th Regiment and infantryman.] Oblong, foxed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger.

Grenadier 1742

Grenadier 1742

Brown University

One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue facing left and holding rifle. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue facing left and holding rifle. Unbound, slightly yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.

Grenadier & battalion officers

9th of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); 3 standing officers in red coats, 1 holding document, beside grenadier seated under tree with dog; 4 soldiers in wooded clearing in background. 9th of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); 3 standing officers in red coats, 1 holding document, beside grenadier seated under tree with dog; 4 soldiers in wooded clearing in background. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Lawson, 1953.

Grenadier - in marching order - 40th Foot, 1815 campaign

Original watercolor signed by Shakespeare; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Original watercolor signed by Shakespeare; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Upright folio, in gray linen mount; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1968. Title provided by cataloger.

Grenadier

Grenadier

Brown University

One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures, Figure in blue and orange holding rifle. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures, Figure in blue and orange holding rifle. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.

Grenad. du 45e Reg. Tambour major

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

Gregorius Hürler: Wacht-Meister von Appenzel inner Rhoden

14th of 26 hand-colored engraved plates of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; standing infantryman in blue coat, red facings, holding rifle, outdoors. 14th of 26 hand-colored engraved plates of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; standing infantryman in blue coat, red facings, holding rifle, outdoors. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red morocco back stamped gold "Feyerabend - die Eidgenössischen Truppen - Basel 1792". Zurich, August Laube, 1954.

Gregor Toth, Gemeiner vom k.k. Infanterie-Regiment Giulay. Dieser eilte den 21 August 1793 bey Verfolgung des Feindes...

One of a series of 12 colored engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Uncolored engraving of two soldiers fighting while one wounded and one dead soldier are on the ground. Depicts Gregor Toth killing two French soldiers while rescuing Corporal Karnezki on August 21, 1793, From series: Heroic Deeds of Austrian Soldiers, plate 1. One of a series of 12 colored engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Uncolored engraving of two soldiers fighting while one wounded and one dead soldier are on the ground. Depicts Gregor Toth killing two French soldiers while rescuing Corporal Karnezki on August 21, 1793, From series: Heroic Deeds of Austrian Soldiers, plate 1. Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Gregor Toth, Gemeiner vom k.k. Infanterie-Regiment Giulay. Dieser eilte den 21 August 1793 bey Verfolgung des Feindes...

One of a series of 12 colored engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. 2 soldiers fighting while one wounded and one dead soldier are on the ground. Depicts Gregor Toth killing two French soldiers while rescuing Corporal Karnezki on August 21, 1793, From series: Heroic Deeds of Austrian Soldiers, plate 1. One of a series of 12 colored engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. 2 soldiers fighting while one wounded and one dead soldier are on the ground. Depicts Gregor Toth killing two French soldiers while rescuing Corporal Karnezki on August 21, 1793, From series: Heroic Deeds of Austrian Soldiers, plate 1. Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Greenwich pensioner

Greenwich pensioner

Brown University

1st in pair of unsigned original wash drawings (by Atkinson?); standing figure of a veteran with peg-leg, view of Greenwich Hospital in right distance. [See also: British general]. 1st in pair of unsigned original wash drawings (by Atkinson?); standing figure of a veteran with peg-leg, view of Greenwich Hospital in right distance. [See also: British general]. Upright, matted together; margins intact; clean. London, Peter Young, 1950. Title provided by cataloger.

Greenleaf quick step

Greenleaf quick step

Brown University

composed & respectfully dedicated to Gardner Greenleaf, Esq. by John Bartlett. Performed for the first time June 14th, 1840 by the Lancer's Band, on the occasion of their third anniversary. For piano. Lith. cover Illustration by Thayer after Bufford: scene of an honor guard before a house. With: Rebecca waltz, on p. 3.

Green sleigh with driver and passenger

1st in collection of 7 (of 30) colored lithographic plates of wagons, sleighs, etc.; green horse-drawn enclosed sleigh, with driver in blue uniform and one passenger, going toward right across winter landscape. 1st in collection of 7 (of 30) colored lithographic plates of wagons, sleighs, etc.; green horse-drawn enclosed sleigh, with driver in blue uniform and one passenger, going toward right across winter landscape. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled or worn. title provided by cataloger

Green Island. In Swimming, about the 5th Day. There was a Lot of Digging Before That.

Nude soldiers recline or walk along a beach lined with palm trees. Nude soldiers recline or walk along a beach lined with palm trees. Piblished in Yank, April 21, 1944, page 9 as: "After the invasion the soldiers went in swimming whenever they got a chance. This was on the fifth day." Note on verso: "Green Island, The Admiraltys, South Pacific. With the New Zealanders." Censor's stamps.

Greek warrior, dismounted, standing over Turkish victim

One of a collection of 9 small hand colored lithographs (including 1 duplicate) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Figure holding rearing horse while resting foot on dead Turkish soldier. One of a collection of 9 small hand colored lithographs (including 1 duplicate) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Figure holding rearing horse while resting foot on dead Turkish soldier. Round; margins cut to round shape; clean, in green cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped gold "Combat Scenes of Greek-Turkish War, 1835". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

Greek warrior, 1839

Greek warrior, 1839

Brown University

Original pencil drawing signed and dated by Friedman; bust portrait in military costume, cloak and tall tasselled hat. Original pencil drawing signed and dated by Friedman; bust portrait in military costume, cloak and tall tasselled hat. Upright, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.

Greek soldiers in the Morea during the insurrection of 1829

Original watercolor, signed by Leblanc; masses of Greek soldiers in national and military costume, resting in mountain valley. A group of leaders on the left including Theodoros Kolokotronis and probably Nikitaras, small cavalry detachment on the right, captured camels in left background, men, children and a priest resting near dogs in foreground. Original watercolor, signed by Leblanc; masses of Greek soldiers in national and military costume, resting in mountain valley. A group of leaders on the left including Theodoros Kolokotronis and probably Nikitaras, small cavalry detachment on the right, captured camels in left background, men, children and a priest resting near dogs in foreground. Large narrow oblong folio; matted giant folio; no margins; clean; presentation inscription by artist attached to mat. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

Greek officers examining map

Original watercolor signed by Wagner; 3 standing uniform figures of Greek officers, examining map which one of them holds. Original watercolor signed by Wagner; 3 standing uniform figures of Greek officers, examining map which one of them holds. Upright folio; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Greek officer in national costume, 1850

Lithograph by and after Correns; 3/4-length portrait of unidentified officer in national costume with sabre and numerous decorations. Lithograph by and after Correns; 3/4-length portrait of unidentified officer in national costume with sabre and numerous decorations. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; slightly worn. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Greek infantrymen observing from ridge

Original watercolor signed by Wagner; 2 Greek infantrymen of the "National Defence" government, crouched behind tree on ridge or slope, reconnoitering toward right. Original watercolor signed by Wagner; 2 Greek infantrymen of the "National Defence" government, crouched behind tree on ridge or slope, reconnoitering toward right. Upright folio; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Greek infantry advancing

Original watercolor signed by Wagner; 3 standing uniform figures of Greek infantrymen, advancing to attack toward left. Original watercolor signed by Wagner; 3 standing uniform figures of Greek infantrymen, advancing to attack toward left. Upright folio; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Greek evzones on the march, c. 1910

Original wash drawing signed by Feller (for magazine?); soldiers on mountain trail with pack animals. Original wash drawing signed by Feller (for magazine?); soldiers on mountain trail with pack animals. Upright folio, matted; margins; slightly worn. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951.

Greek cavalryman

Greek cavalryman

Brown University

One of a collection of 9 small hand colored lithographs (including 1 duplicate) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Figure on black horse with flag, facing left. One of a collection of 9 small hand colored lithographs (including 1 duplicate) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Figure on black horse with flag, facing left. Square; margins, clean; in green cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped gold "Combat Scenes of Greek-Turkish War, 1835". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.

Gredin du sort!

Gredin du sort!

Brown University

Lithograph by and after Vernet, printed by Delpech; grenadier with leg wound sitting under tree, advancing grenadiers and battle in background. Lithograph by and after Vernet, printed by Delpech; grenadier with leg wound sitting under tree, advancing grenadiers and battle in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean.

Great Marlow. The Royal Military College

Hand-colored engraving; review on parade ground, royal (?) party at right, spectators in foreground, various buildings in background; royal arms at bottom center. Hand-colored engraving; review on parade ground, royal (?) party at right, spectators in foreground, various buildings in background; royal arms at bottom center. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1972. Title supplied by cataloger.

Great Court Yard, Dublin Castle

One of a collection of 5 colored aquatint views after malton, each showing small figures in military dress, men, women and children walking. One of a collection of 5 colored aquatint views after malton, each showing small figures in military dress, men, women and children walking. From: 'A Picturesque And Descriptive View of the City of Dublin, Displayed In a Series of the most Interesting Scenes taken in the Year 1791 By James Malton With A brief authentic History from the earliest accounts to the Present Time'. London, Spencer, 1953.