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

Grand morceau militaire: descriptive of the siege - bombardment - and entry of the German army into Paris

Cover illustration of Germans marching down Champs-Elysées surrounded by border with 8 oval bust military portraits of German and French leaders and generals. Cover illustration of Germans marching down Champs-Elysées surrounded by border with 8 oval bust military portraits of German and French leaders and generals. J. Pridham. For piano. Description based on damaged copy.

Grand Military Ball by the Dover Artillery. The Company of (Geo. Gordon), and Ladies, is respectfully solicited at th...

Invitation, 1 folded leaf printed gold and black on front only, to ball in Dover, Dec. 24, 1845; wood-engraved illustration of cannon and small soldier figures. Invitation, 1 folded leaf printed gold and black on front only, to ball in Dover, Dec. 24, 1845; wood-engraved illustration of cannon and small soldier figures. Upright; margins intact; clean, creased from folding. Westborough, Mass., Whittemore, 1955.

Grand Jubilee in Honour of Peace: This National Festival to Celebrate the return of Peace and the Centenary of the Il...

Hand-colored engraving (crude), published Augt. 9, 1814; panoramic view of bridge, pagoda, tents, pavilions, boats, celebrators, balloon ascension, etc. in Hyde Park. Hand-colored engraving (crude), published Augt. 9, 1814; panoramic view of bridge, pagoda, tents, pavilions, boats, celebrators, balloon ascension, etc. in Hyde Park. Oblong folio, mounted on cardboard; margins trimmed; somewhat soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.

Grand entry of the allied sovereigns into Leipsic. 19th October, 1813

Color aquatint (after Zauerveid (Sauerweid), from Bowyer's Important Events...; perspective view in city square showing Austrian and Russian infantry lining sides of square and holding back crowds cheering, numerous soldiers and officers, mounted and dismounted, in center, emperor and tsar, both in uniform, riding in with suites at lower right. Color aquatint (after Zauerveid (Sauerweid), from Bowyer's Important Events...; perspective view in city square showing Austrian and Russian infantry lining sides of square and holding back crowds cheering, numerous soldiers and officers, mounted and dismounted, in center, emperor and tsar, both in uniform, riding in with suites at lower right. Oblong folio, matted; margins; creased.

Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaevitch

Colored lithograph by V. Darling; 3/4-length portrait in uniform with spiked helmet under arm, outdoors. Colored lithograph by V. Darling; 3/4-length portrait in uniform with spiked helmet under arm, outdoors. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled, worn. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1944. title provided by cataloger

Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaevitch

Lithograph by C. Schulz after Lewitzki, printed by Lemercier; 3/4-length oval portrati in uniform, leaning against column and balustrade. Lithograph by C. Schulz after Lewitzki, printed by Lemercier; 3/4-length oval portrati in uniform, leaning against column and balustrade. Upright folio; margins intact; edges worn, fixed and soiled. New York, Argosy, 1955.

Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovitch

Hand-colored steel and stipple engraved plate (from book); half-length portrait in uniform (of Guard Horse Artillery) and cape, hatless. Hand-colored steel and stipple engraved plate (from book); half-length portrait in uniform (of Guard Horse Artillery) and cape, hatless. Upright, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1956.

Grand Duché de Francfort Voltigeur 1809

One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword, gun, and flask, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword, gun, and flask, standing. Paris, Librairie Militaire Cart, 1950.

Grand chasse aux Grenouillier

Hand-colored engraved caricature; 'Satire on the British fear of French invasion in 1803; a Frenchman strides across the Channel, and cuts off the legs of a frog from the terrified British frog army that awaits him. 1803'. -- British Museum Hand-colored engraved caricature; 'Satire on the British fear of French invasion in 1803; a Frenchman strides across the Channel, and cuts off the legs of a frog from the terrified British frog army that awaits him. 1803'. -- British Museum Oblong, matted; plate mark, margins; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Grand Canon et Clocher d'Ivan-Veliki

One of a collection of 5 color lithograph plates by Benoist; view of the Ivan Veliki Bell Tower in the Kremlin, showing street scene and small soldier figures near a large cannon. From a series of views of Moscow and Petersburg, published by Daziaro in Moscow and St. Petersburg. One of a collection of 5 color lithograph plates by Benoist; view of the Ivan Veliki Bell Tower in the Kremlin, showing street scene and small soldier figures near a large cannon. From a series of views of Moscow and Petersburg, published by Daziaro in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Upright folio; matted; margins trimmed slightly; yellowed and worn.

Grand Ball on board the U.S. Frigate Cumberland, at Spezzia

Wood-engraved illustration by Wade; gondolas, rowboats, navy whaleboats approaching illuminated warship in lagoon. From 'Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion', April, 1856 Wood-engraved illustration by Wade; gondolas, rowboats, navy whaleboats approaching illuminated warship in lagoon. From 'Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion', April, 1856 Small oblong folio, mounted on ivory board; margins trimmed close; yellowed. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

Grand ball in honor of the inauguration of President Lincoln

Wood engraved plate; view of long ballroom, showing dancers, some in uniform. From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 23, 1861, page 277. Wood engraved plate; view of long ballroom, showing dancers, some in uniform. From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 23, 1861, page 277. Oblong folio; lower margin trimmed; yellowed. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

Grand Army veterans: medley march

by Paul Keller. Caption title. For piano. Cover lithographic illustration: bust military portraits of W.T. Sherman, George H. Innis and W.R. Alger in enframement of trophies. "Respectfully dedicated to the G.A.R."--cover. Advertisments on page [8]

Granattieri linea - Musica - 1841

One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform with drum and sword, marching and drumming. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform with drum and sword, marching and drumming. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951

Granattieri linea - 1841

One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform with gun and sword, standing guard. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform with gun and sword, standing guard. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951

Granatieri di Sardegna

Granatieri di Sardegna

Brown University

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957. 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/)

Granatieri della Guardia Reale

One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 figures, two facing forward and one back, two with rifles. One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; 3 figures, two facing forward and one back, two with rifles. Oblong folio, unbound; slightly soiled; in red cloth slip-case, green leather label stamped gold: 'Army of Prince Eugene, Viceroy of Italy - Original Water Colors'. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Granatiere della Guardia Nazionale

One of a collection of 4 hand-colored engraved plates (said to be from A. Gasparinetti-Uniformi Italiani) by Cosmo Binda and C. Capello of uniform figures. Figure in aqua and red holding rifle. One of a collection of 4 hand-colored engraved plates (said to be from A. Gasparinetti-Uniformi Italiani) by Cosmo Binda and C. Capello of uniform figures. Figure in aqua and red holding rifle. Mounted on cream paper; unbound; in green cloth slipcase, brown leather label stamped gold "Uniforms of Cisalpine Republic. Milan, 1797." Paris, Roulleau, 1966.

Granatiere della Guardia del Presidente

One of a collection of 6 original watercolor drawings signed by Lasinio of uniform figures, outdoors. Front and rear view of uniformed figure with rifle. One of a collection of 6 original watercolor drawings signed by Lasinio of uniform figures, outdoors. Front and rear view of uniformed figure with rifle. Upright folio, unbound, lower margin trimmed. In red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold "Lasinio--Uniforms of Cisalpine and Ligurian Republics--Original Water-Colours, c. 1804." Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Arthur Rau, 1956.

Granatiere della guardia

One of 13 original water-colors, signed, by Auria di Dalvero, of uniform figures; uniform figure, red jacket, with hat and gun. One of 13 original water-colors, signed, by Auria di Dalvero, of uniform figures; uniform figure, red jacket, with hat and gun. From large folio, unbound; in 3/4 black cloth and green marble board portfolio, white paper cover label with ink inscription "Roy-aume de Naples par Auria, d'après nature, vers 1820;" bookplate of R. and J. Brunon. R. Brunon, '85. DTRGd.

Gran-Croce dell'Ordine di Sn. Giovanni di Malta: in abito da teatro da campagna

16th in collection of 23 original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Feneck and numbered; also another watercolor no. 13 with variant pose, and signed replica of no. 24; standing figure of officer in maroon coat, gold trim, walking with cane. 16th in collection of 23 original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Feneck and numbered; also another watercolor no. 13 with variant pose, and signed replica of no. 24; standing figure of officer in maroon coat, gold trim, walking with cane. Small, unbound; in pink cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1950.

Gran (Siege of Esztergom, 1686)

Copper-engraving by and after Nypoort; soldiers and officers busy in foreground, massed troops in middle distance, forts etc. in background; scene depicts siege of Esztergom in 1686 during the invasion of Gran by Austrian and Hungarian troops during Turkish wars. Copper-engraving by and after Nypoort; soldiers and officers busy in foreground, massed troops in middle distance, forts etc. in background; scene depicts siege of Esztergom in 1686 during the invasion of Gran by Austrian and Hungarian troops during Turkish wars. Oblong mounted small folio on white paper; margins trimmed; yellowed; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Gral. Ignazio Zaragoza, heroe de la Batalla del 5 de Mayo de 1862 -- en Puebla

1st in pair of color prints of military bust portraits after paintings; large portrait of general in uniform over battle scene. [See also: Gral. Dn. Porfirio Diaz]. 1st in pair of color prints of military bust portraits after paintings; large portrait of general in uniform over battle scene. [See also: Gral. Dn. Porfirio Diaz]. Large upright folio; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1969.

Gral. Dn. Porfirio Diaz

Gral. Dn. Porfirio Diaz

Brown University

2nd in pair of colored prints of military bust portraits after paintings; large port. of general in uniform. [See also: Gral. Ignazio Zaragoza, heroe de la Batalla del 5 de Mayo de 1862 -- en Puebla]. 2nd in pair of colored prints of military bust portraits after paintings; large port. of general in uniform. [See also: Gral. Ignazio Zaragoza, heroe de la Batalla del 5 de Mayo de 1862 -- en Puebla]. Large upright folio; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1969.

Grafted into the army

Grafted into the army

Brown University

words and music by Henry C. Work. For voice and piano (refrain for chorus (SATB) and piano) "No. 13"--Caption. Cover lithographic illustration by Charles Shober: above, a figure of old woman in apron and cap holding up pants, entitled "And these are the trousers he used to wear"; below, a soldier on guard duty, entitled "A picket beside the contented fence", ornamental enframement of scrolls and foliage.

Grafftombo van Prins ... van Oranie

Original unsigned (crude) watercolor; grieving light cavalryman or hussar with horse in mourning caparison standing beside memorial exhibiting oval bust portrait of Prince Willem George Frederik in uniform Original unsigned (crude) watercolor; grieving light cavalryman or hussar with horse in mourning caparison standing beside memorial exhibiting oval bust portrait of Prince Willem George Frederik in uniform Small upright folio, matted; no margins; worn, woiled, repaired tears.

Graff Friderich Sigmund von Schörffenberg, General Feld-Marschall Lieutenant

Sixteenth in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 22, frontal view of mounted general, in armor, pointing with baton in left hand. Sixteenth in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 22, frontal view of mounted general, in armor, pointing with baton in left hand. Small, unbound; in red cloth portfolio case, maroon leather label stamped gold "Alex. Boener. Commanders of the Turkish War, 1683". Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. series title provided by cataloger

Graf Wittgenstein

Graf Wittgenstein

Brown University

Steel-engraving; bust portrait in uniform; from book. Steel-engraving; bust portrait in uniform; from book. Upright; margins; soiled, yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints

Graf Wittgenstein

Graf Wittgenstein

Brown University

Stipple-engraving; oval half-length portrait in uniform. Stipple-engraving; oval half-length portrait in uniform. Upright medium folio; plate mark, margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.