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

Graf Schlik in hussar uniform on galloping horse

Original watercolor signed by Keller; Schlik mounted and galloping towards left and waving sword; other soldiers following in right and left background. Original watercolor signed by Keller; Schlik mounted and galloping towards left and waving sword; other soldiers following in right and left background. Oblong medium folio; margins; marginal tears, slightly soiled. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1959.

Graf Radetzky K.K. Feld-Marschall mit Seiner Umgebung

Lithograph by Franz Adam after Albrecht Adam; equestrian portrait in uniform, surrounded by staff officers mounted, battle in progress in left background. Lithograph by Franz Adam after Albrecht Adam; equestrian portrait in uniform, surrounded by staff officers mounted, battle in progress in left background. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Graf Radetsky, Feldmarschall

Lithograph by and after Skallitsky; printed by J. Höfelich; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Lithograph by and after Skallitsky; printed by J. Höfelich; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Small upright folio; margins intact; slightly soiled and torn in margins. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Graf Radetsky, Feldmarschall

Color lithograph by and after Heicke, printed by Rauh; equestrian portrait, facing right. Color lithograph by and after Heicke, printed by Rauh; equestrian portrait, facing right. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.

Graf Julius Andrassy, Excellenz: K.u.K. Minister des Aeussern und des kaiserlichen Hauses

One of a collection of 3 lithographic bust portrait plates from 'Das Parlemment'. Andrassy by and after Ahrens. [See also: Graf Arthur Bylandt-Rheidt (and) Franz Fürst zu Liechtenstein]. One of a collection of 3 lithographic bust portrait plates from 'Das Parlemment'. Andrassy by and after Ahrens. [See also: Graf Arthur Bylandt-Rheidt (and) Franz Fürst zu Liechtenstein]. Upright folio; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.

Graf Bubna

Graf Bubna

Brown University

Steel-engraved plate (from book?); bust portrait in uniform. Steel-engraved plate (from book?); bust portrait in uniform. Upright; margins; soiled, slightly yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Graf Beckers

Graf Beckers

Brown University

One of a set of 3 watercolor military portrait caricatures, unsigned; full-length figures in uniform, outdoors. [See also: F.M. Lt. Hertelendü (and) Gen. Maj. Leind]. One of a set of 3 watercolor military portrait caricatures, unsigned; full-length figures in uniform, outdoors. [See also: F.M. Lt. Hertelendü (and) Gen. Maj. Leind]. Upright, mounted on small folio white paper; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.

Graf Arthur Bylandt-Rheidt, Excellenz

One of a collection of 3 lithographic bust portrait plates from 'Das Parlemment', Graf Arthur Bylandt-Rheidt. [See also: Graf Julius Andrassy (and) Franz Fürst zu Liechtenstein]. One of a collection of 3 lithographic bust portrait plates from 'Das Parlemment', Graf Arthur Bylandt-Rheidt. [See also: Graf Julius Andrassy (and) Franz Fürst zu Liechtenstein]. Upright folio; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.

Gracia Chieftain with his Suaree ...

Original 2-color wash drawing signed E.R. Prinsep and inscribed Baron de Montalembert 1783; rajah with mounted and dismounted Indian attendants leaving building, some with spears, woman holding baby and waving in left foreground; . Original 2-color wash drawing signed E.R. Prinsep and inscribed Baron de Montalembert 1783; rajah with mounted and dismounted Indian attendants leaving building, some with spears, woman holding baby and waving in left foreground; . A copy of a drawing by Baron de Montalembert, 1783, published in James Forbes, 'Illustrations to Oriental Memoirs', London, 1835, plate LXIII. Montalembert's grandson married James Forbes's son Charles London, Spencer, 1952.

Gr. Duché de Varsovie, 1806-1815: Général de Brigade en petite tenue

1st in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by B.G(embarzewski); mounted uniform figure of general on brown horse, facing right. 1st in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by B.G(embarzewski); mounted uniform figure of general on brown horse, facing right. Small upright folio, matted; margins; somewhat faded; from collection of Edouard Detaille. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Governor-General and staff. Danish West Indies 1834

One of a pair of hand-colored line engraved plates after Kannik, signed and dates '57 by artist, number 2; standing uniform group. [See also: Private. Royal Militia St. Croix. Danish West Indies 1829]. One of a pair of hand-colored line engraved plates after Kannik, signed and dates '57 by artist, number 2; standing uniform group. [See also: Private. Royal Militia St. Croix. Danish West Indies 1829]. Upright folio; margins intact; mint condition. Washington, D.C., James C. Tily, 1959.

Governor Sprague's grand march

composed by E. Mack. For piano. Caption title. Cover lith. illustration: oval bust portrait of Gov. Sprague / T. Sinclair's Lith. "Respectfully dedicated to Governor William Sprague."

Governor Morgan, attended by General Sandford and staff, reviewing the First Division N.Y.S.M. on Fourteenth Street, ...

Wood-engraved plate; governor and mounted officers and aides reviewing infantrymen in city street. From New-York Illustrated News, March 9, 1861, page 276. Wood-engraved plate; governor and mounted officers and aides reviewing infantrymen in city street. From New-York Illustrated News, March 9, 1861, page 276. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

Governor John A. Dix

Governor John A. Dix

Brown University

Steel engraved plate (from book); bust portrait in uniform. Steel engraved plate (from book); bust portrait in uniform. Upright; margins trimmed; yellowed.

Governor General's Body Guard: Daffadar, Review order, c. 1905

One of a collection of 4 original watercolors signed by Simkin of mounted and standing uniform figures. One of a collection of 4 original watercolors signed by Simkin of mounted and standing uniform figures. Upright; matted; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

Governor General's body guard

One of a pair of original watercolors signed by (Major Alfred Crowdy) Lovett; standing figure in uniform, with lance; for MacMunn, G.F. The armies of India. One of a pair of original watercolors signed by (Major Alfred Crowdy) Lovett; standing figure in uniform, with lance; for MacMunn, G.F. The armies of India. Large upright folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Gov. Sprague, Maj. Gen. USV 1861

Bust portrait of William Sprague, governor or Rhode Island and major general in the American Civil War. He participated in the Battle of Bull Run Bust portrait of William Sprague, governor or Rhode Island and major general in the American Civil War. He participated in the Battle of Bull Run

Gouvernement Provisoire, 1848: Estafette

Colored lithograph; mounted figure of officer courier, riding towards left, accompanied by soldier courier in right background. Colored lithograph; mounted figure of officer courier, riding towards left, accompanied by soldier courier in right background. Square medium folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Gouda Genootschap

Gouda Genootschap

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with left hand on hip and right hand tucked inside jacket. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with left hand on hip and right hand tucked inside jacket. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Gott Strafe England

Gott Strafe England

Brown University

German soldiers crucifying man on board; two other crucified victims in background. Inscribed in pencil, lower right: "Geo. Bellows J.B.B." by artist's daughter, Jean Bellows Booth. From the War Series. German soldiers crucifying man on board; two other crucified victims in background. Inscribed in pencil, lower right: "Geo. Bellows J.B.B." by artist's daughter, Jean Bellows Booth. From the War Series. Oblong folio. Title supplied by cataloger.

Götha Artillerie Regemente

From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; back view, standing artilleryman in dark blue uniform, gold trim, black dragoon hat; 2 cannons and 2nd artilleryman in background. From set of colored lithographic plates by Söderberg, of uniform figures; back view, standing artilleryman in dark blue uniform, gold trim, black dragoon hat; 2 cannons and 2nd artilleryman in background. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.

Göta Liugarde Regt.

Göta Liugarde Regt.

Brown University

6th in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); infantryman, 2 guardsmen, drummer boy and officer gathered on city street, all in navy blue jackets. Title handwritten on verso. 6th in collection of 12 untitled chromolithograph plates of Swedish military figures (by Englehart?); infantryman, 2 guardsmen, drummer boy and officer gathered on city street, all in navy blue jackets. Title handwritten on verso. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, yellow leather label stamped gold. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.

Görgey, General der Ungarischen Armee

Lithograph by Bülow after Borowski, printed by Mercier; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Lithograph by Bülow after Borowski, printed by Mercier; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins; cleaned and repaired. New York, Weyhe, 1943.