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

Gideon L.B. a Loudon, Austriae Supremus Belli Dux

One of a collection of 13 engraved plates by Adam and after Adam and Joseph Kreutzinger and L. Bosch of military portraits. Figure facing right on horseback with sword in raised right hand. One of a collection of 13 engraved plates by Adam and after Adam and Joseph Kreutzinger and L. Bosch of military portraits. Figure facing right on horseback with sword in raised right hand. Unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Gideon L.B. a Loudon, Austriae Supremus Belli Dux

One of a collection of 13 engraved plates by Adam and after Adam and Joseph Kreutzinger and L. Bosch of military portraits. Figure on horseback pointing facing right with sword in right hand. One of a collection of 13 engraved plates by Adam and after Adam and Joseph Kreutzinger and L. Bosch of military portraits. Figure on horseback pointing facing right with sword in right hand. Unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Gideon Freyherr von Loudon

One of a pair of hand-colored engraving by M.A. Lotter after Probst; equestrian portrait in uniform. One of a pair of hand-colored engraving by M.A. Lotter after Probst; equestrian portrait in uniform. Upright; matted; margins intact. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Gideon Ernest Loudon

Gideon Ernest Loudon

Brown University

Colored engraving by and after Schütz; equestrian portrait in uniform, troop movements and bombardment of city and fort in background. Colored engraving by and after Schütz; equestrian portrait in uniform, troop movements and bombardment of city and fort in background. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed; matted small folio. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Gideon a Laudohn

Gideon a Laudohn

Brown University

Companion print by and after Rugendas belonging to a collection of 8 copper engraved plates, "Commanders & Battles, 1740-50"; figure on rearing horse, battle in background Companion print by and after Rugendas belonging to a collection of 8 copper engraved plates, "Commanders & Battles, 1740-50"; figure on rearing horse, battle in background Oblong small folio, matted; plate mark, margins; cleaned; not in portfolio case with other prints. N. Y., Walter Schatzki, 1957.

Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving; panoramic view of Spanish army and fleet in foreground bombarding and besieging fortress of Gibraltar in background. [See: Vue perspective du siège de Gibraltar, commencé par les Espagnols en Juillet 1779]. Hand-colored engraving; panoramic view of Spanish army and fleet in foreground bombarding and besieging fortress of Gibraltar in background. [See: Vue perspective du siège de Gibraltar, commencé par les Espagnols en Juillet 1779]. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; yellowed, creased, worn, marginal tears, some foxing. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.

GI's listening to health lecture, Camp Stewart, Georgia, 1941

Original watercolor signed by Murphy; half-length portraits and uniform studies of six seated soldiers, listening. Original watercolor signed by Murphy; half-length portraits and uniform studies of six seated soldiers, listening. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender. Gift of the artist.

GI craps game Oran, Algeria Feb. 1944

Original conté crayon drawing, signed and dated by Fisher of 6 GIs taking part in a craps game. Original conté crayon drawing, signed and dated by Fisher of 6 GIs taking part in a craps game. Fisher served overseas during World War Two as a map specialist with the U.S. Army's 30th Topographic Engineers.

Ghost Army watercolor 1945

1 water-color signed 'Arthur Singer' and inscribed 'To my Mom & Dad, Arthur'; view looking through trees at buildings (either painted in Europe in 1945 or near Camp McLellan, Alabama where Singer was stationed after his return to the States in July 1945. 1 water-color signed 'Arthur Singer' and inscribed 'To my Mom & Dad, Arthur'; view looking through trees at buildings (either painted in Europe in 1945 or near Camp McLellan, Alabama where Singer was stationed after his return to the States in July 1945. Singer served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army'). Small upright folio. Gift of Paul and Alan Singer, 2021 Ghost Army watercolor 1945, 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/)

Gherardo Rosselmini Pisano, Cavre dell'Ordine Gerosolimito, e Generale Maggiore al servizio di S.M.I.R.A.

One of a pair of stipple and line engraved plates after Lasinio; oval bust portraits in uniform, with enframements of trophies. [See also: Conte Dagoberto Sigis]. One of a pair of stipple and line engraved plates after Lasinio; oval bust portraits in uniform, with enframements of trophies. [See also: Conte Dagoberto Sigis]. Upright; matted; plate marks, margins trimmed close. London, Redfern, 1956.

Gezight van de Malibaan en Waapen Schouwing der Haagse Schuttery: Vue & perspective du mail & de la revue du bourgois...

Etched and published by Scheurleer, attributed to Besoet; view of militia exercise in park, tents in left foreground, men and women promenading at right. Etched and published by Scheurleer, attributed to Besoet; view of militia exercise in park, tents in left foreground, men and women promenading at right. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; creased in upper left corner, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.

Gewehr beim Fuss

Gewehr beim Fuss

Brown University

Engraved caricature of 2 fantastic infantrymen, one drinking from bottle, the other cleaning musket. Engraved caricature of 2 fantastic infantrymen, one drinking from bottle, the other cleaning musket. Small upright folio; plate mark, upper margin trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Gewapende burgermacht Rotterdam tamboers

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk. Two figures one on right holding drum, near broken fence. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk. Two figures one on right holding drum, near broken fence. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Gewapende burgermacht Rotterdam off.

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk. Figure on left leaning over and talking to figure in right sitting in chair. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk. Figure on left leaning over and talking to figure in right sitting in chair. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Gewapende burgermacht Rotterdam Kadet met vaandel

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk. Figure on left holding flag; figure on right pointing with right hand. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk. Figure on left holding flag; figure on right pointing with right hand. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Gewapende burgermacht Rotterdam art. off.

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk. Figure on right leaning against wall talking to figure standing in street. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk. Figure on right leaning against wall talking to figure standing in street. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; dine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Gettysburg battle-field: battle fought at Gettysburg, Pa. July 1st, 2d & 3d 1863 by the Federal and Confederate armie...

Birds-eye view of the Gettysburg battlefield showing disposition of Federal and Confederate troops in a 25 sq. mile territory. Culture, topography, and vegetation also shown. Birds-eye view of the Gettysburg battlefield showing disposition of Federal and Confederate troops in a 25 sq. mile territory. Culture, topography, and vegetation also shown. "Proof"--Lower left Relief shown by shading Includes printed signatures of commanding officers and local officials, illustration of corps badges, and "Plan of the soldiers national cemetery." Annotated: "I am perfectly satisfied with the accuracy with which the topography is delineated with the position of the troops laid down." Paper stained; yellowed; center mark from folding; margins slightly uneven.

Getting a-head of a man!

Original sepia ink and wash caricature signed and dated '10 Mar. 1830' by Crowquill (pseudonym of Alfred Henry Forrester); horse guardsman decapitating foot guard with sword and also kicking him in stomach. Original sepia ink and wash caricature signed and dated '10 Mar. 1830' by Crowquill (pseudonym of Alfred Henry Forrester); horse guardsman decapitating foot guard with sword and also kicking him in stomach. Upright, matted; margins intact; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Getreiter (Kapitulant)

Getreiter (Kapitulant)

Brown University

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a sword, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki uniform with a sword, standing. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Gesta ad Sandomiriam d. 24 Marti 1656 Quando ser. Rex Sueciae Structo Ponte Navali...

Engraving after E.I.D.B., numbered 34; panoramic view of investment of Sandomierz in Poland by Charles X of Sweden, showing Swedish forces in foreground, boats with soldiers on river, city in flames on hills across river. From: 'Sieben Buecher Von denen Thaten Carl Gustavs Koenigs in Schweden'. Engraving after E.I.D.B., numbered 34; panoramic view of investment of Sandomierz in Poland by Charles X of Sweden, showing Swedish forces in foreground, boats with soldiers on river, city in flames on hills across river. From: 'Sieben Buecher Von denen Thaten Carl Gustavs Koenigs in Schweden'. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; creased. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1973.

Gespräch zwischen dermahl im Krieg 7 werwikelsten nationen in einer Caffe Stuben

Engraving by Rugendas and Probst after Haidt; soldiers and others sitting at tables in coffeehouse with drinks and pipes, waitress in left foreground. Engraving by Rugendas and Probst after Haidt; soldiers and others sitting at tables in coffeehouse with drinks and pipes, waitress in left foreground. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed close; creased. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1957.

Gespräch zwischen denen sechs Kriegenden Nationen

Copper-engraving by J(ohann) Lorenz Rugendas after Haidt, Johann Michael Probst excudit; indoor group of peace negotiators (some in uniform) from Hungary, France, England, Prussia, Saxony and Russia. Copper-engraving by J(ohann) Lorenz Rugendas after Haidt, Johann Michael Probst excudit; indoor group of peace negotiators (some in uniform) from Hungary, France, England, Prussia, Saxony and Russia. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Geshe Meiburgias

Geshe Meiburgias

Brown University

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Woman with helmet, halberd, musket on wall of fort with cannons, poem below. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Woman with helmet, halberd, musket on wall of fort with cannons, poem below. Geshe Meiburg became known by the fact that at the heaviest siege in the history of the city of Brunswick by the troops of Duke Friedrich Ulrichs of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, in the early morning of 14 September 1615, together with several other Brunswick women, she actively participated in the fight against the besiegers and thus helped advance the city to preserve the conquest.

Gesen Juli 1945 in Berlin auf dem Kurfüstendamm

6th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of woman soldier with greatcoat over shoulders, hands in pockets of trousers, white knee socks, red high heels. 6th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of woman soldier with greatcoat over shoulders, hands in pockets of trousers, white knee socks, red high heels. upright, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label st. gold; clean. Berlin, Knötel, 1954.

Gesehen im Januar 1946 in einem Theaterkostümgeschäft. Frontshcauspielerin?

42nd in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of woman officer in brown overcoat, fur hat (director of theater unit?). 42nd in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of woman officer in brown overcoat, fur hat (director of theater unit?). Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label st. gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Gesecht zwilchen den Truppen des Kaiser's Faustin I von Haiti & der Republik St. Domingo im April 1851: The fight bet...

Hand-colored crude imagerie-type lithograph, numbered 156; Haitian cavalry troops at right led by emperor, advancing against Dominican infantry and cavalry at left. Hand-colored crude imagerie-type lithograph, numbered 156; Haitian cavalry troops at right led by emperor, advancing against Dominican infantry and cavalry at left. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; slightly worn.

Geschichte des ersten Infanterie Regiments ersten Ostpreussischen ...: Karte der Waffenthaten des Regiments…, angefer...

Hand-colored line-lithograph by Ohmann and Voss; architectural enframement containing regimental history in script, eagle above, map with standards at sides, row of uniform figures, 1680-1809, at bottom. Hand-colored line-lithograph by Ohmann and Voss; architectural enframement containing regimental history in script, eagle above, map with standards at sides, row of uniform figures, 1680-1809, at bottom. Large upright folio; margins intact; margins nicked, creased. Heidelberg, Helmut Tanner, 1956.

Gernsheim, Germany, 1946

Original watercolor, signed and dated by artist; village street scene with 2 pedestrians on cobblestone street among purple and violet houses. Original watercolor, signed and dated by artist; village street scene with 2 pedestrians on cobblestone street among purple and violet houses. Oblong folio; no margins; clean.

Germany Army maneuvers, c. 1911 - infantry march

Gelatin DOP print photograph; scene of military training maneuvers; close-up side view of infantry line in quick march, followed by officers; glimpse of horse in background. Gelatin DOP print photograph; scene of military training maneuvers; close-up side view of infantry line in quick march, followed by officers; glimpse of horse in background. Upright small folio; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger