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

Young Guard quick step: as performed by the Armory Band of Richmond, Va

Cover lith. ill. by T. Sinclair after A. Bigot: Six soldiers, three seated and three standing, wearing navy jackets with gold braiding Cover lith. ill. by T. Sinclair after A. Bigot: Six soldiers, three seated and three standing, wearing navy jackets with gold braiding Composed and dedicated to the Young Guard, of Richmond, Va." For piano solo; originally for brass band At foot of title page engraving: "T. Sinclair's Lith., Phila." "J. S. Reed, Engvr."--Colophon

Young guard chasseurs on picket, 1814

Original unsigned ink drawing (attributed to Carle Vernet); mounted trumpeter and mounted chasseurs at left and right centre in countryside, other soldiers resting on ground at right. Original unsigned ink drawing (attributed to Carle Vernet); mounted trumpeter and mounted chasseurs at left and right centre in countryside, other soldiers resting on ground at right. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958.

Young France: Quadrille

Young France: Quadrille

Brown University

Boy (Prince Imperial?) dressed as grenadier, cavalry in right background. Boy (Prince Imperial?) dressed as grenadier, cavalry in right background. by Wilhelm Keller. Price 3/-

Young Bavarian officer

Young Bavarian officer

Brown University

One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits; bust in guard uniform by and after G. Widenbauer. One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits; bust in guard uniform by and after G. Widenbauer. Small folio; margins trimmed, foxed and soiled; in blue-gray portfolio stamped "Bavarian Military Portraits, c. 1828-60." Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter, Schatzki, 1952.

Young America's schottisch

Cover lithographic illustration by Sarony and Major: young man in civilian dress holding flag; outdoor background with train, ship, etc "To Miss Mary Leeds of New York"--Cover

You don't find the snappy blue uniform of the Marine Corps on the battlefield.

A close-up view of a Marine lieutenant seen from behind, wearing a camouflaged helmet and several days' growth of beard. Another Marine stands with his back to the viewer in the distance. A close-up view of a Marine lieutenant seen from behind, wearing a camouflaged helmet and several days' growth of beard. Another Marine stands with his back to the viewer in the distance. Title from typed label affixed to verso. It continues: "Here is a typical Marine Lieutenant, in charge of a machine gun unit on Iwo Jima. Notice the torn camoflaged [sic] helmet cover and the officer's stubby beard." Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Yosemite Park, June 4, 1944

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; drawing in ink, pencil and marker; 4 sailors at lakeside, near large boulder. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; drawing in ink, pencil and marker; 4 sailors at lakeside, near large boulder. After training at Pendleton Field, Oregon, in aerial and ground photography, Baldwin served with the 20th U.S. Air Force as public relations photographer and artist. Stationed on Iwo Jima, he later covered the surrender of Japanese forces in Tokyo Bay, August, 1945. Gift of the artist, 1994.

Yorkshire Militia Colour Guard, c. 1860

Original sepia photograph; colour-sergeant and 2 standard-bearers, with flags, outdoors. Original sepia photograph; colour-sergeant and 2 standard-bearers, with flags, outdoors. Upright; no margins; slightly faded. Title supplied by cataloger.

Yorkshire Hussars, marching order, c. 1840

Original unsigned watercolor by Hayes; mounted and standing officers and troops in village square. Original unsigned watercolor by Hayes; mounted and standing officers and troops in village square. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Spencer, 1952.

Yorkshire Hussars--Skirmishing order, 1840

Original watercolor signed and dated M.A. H(ayes); group of mounted yeomanry hussars with cottager at edge of village. Original watercolor signed and dated M.A. H(ayes); group of mounted yeomanry hussars with cottager at edge of village. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1952.

Yorkshire Hussars

Yorkshire Hussars

Brown University

Color lithograph by J.F. Masset; mounted uniform figure riding towards left, two others in right background, racecourse and grandstand or building in distance. Color lithograph by J.F. Masset; mounted uniform figure riding towards left, two others in right background, racecourse and grandstand or building in distance. Upright; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Yorks. Regt. - Unfix Bayonets - No. 2

From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed by Ibbetson; double row of infantry in barracks courtyard, led by corporal, removing bayonets from rifles. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed by Ibbetson; double row of infantry in barracks courtyard, led by corporal, removing bayonets from rifles. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

Yorks. Regt. - Marching Past - No. 4

From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards; this one signed by Ibbetson; close frontal view of infantry troop marching forward across grass, led by officer, all looking toward left. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards; this one signed by Ibbetson; close frontal view of infantry troop marching forward across grass, led by officer, all looking toward left. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

York Light Infantry Volunteers - a Sergeant in morning parade dress, a Private on duty

One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Sergeant with sword, gun, and backpack, talking to private, ships in distance. One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Sergeant with sword, gun, and backpack, talking to private, ships in distance. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "C. H. Smith. Costume of the British Army. Original Drawings"; soiled, worn. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.

York & Lancs - the Adjutant: No. 5

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; mounted officer riding toward left in open field, troop of marching infantrymen in right background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; mounted officer riding toward left in open field, troop of marching infantrymen in right background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

Yogi addressing woman

Yogi addressing woman

Brown University

1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; emaciated yogi speaking to notable woman at top with her female attendants, camel and elephant with howdahs, horse and carriage with attendants in lower half 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; emaciated yogi speaking to notable woman at top with her female attendants, camel and elephant with howdahs, horse and carriage with attendants in lower half Album inscribed in ink on flyleaf 'Wm. Jenkins. Ram dutta' Small upright folio. London, Maggs, 1978. 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/)

Ynfanteria española que capituló en Montevideo el 23 de Junio del 1814

13th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of infantryman in blue jacket, light blue trousers, scarlet trim, holding grounded rifle, facing left; walled gate in background. 13th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of infantryman in blue jacket, light blue trousers, scarlet trim, holding grounded rifle, facing left; walled gate in background. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

Yndios tapes, artilleros de Rivera, en el camyramento del Yí (1839)

23rd in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; mounted cavalryman in scarlet shirt, tan trousers, holding sword, riding toward right. 23rd in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; mounted cavalryman in scarlet shirt, tan trousers, holding sword, riding toward right. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

Yeomanry Cavalry!!

Yeomanry Cavalry!!

Brown University

Hand-colored engraved caricature after Woodward, published March 7th, 1796; 2 rows of comic militia cavalry figures in various misadventures, including a black trumpeter. Hand-colored engraved caricature after Woodward, published March 7th, 1796; 2 rows of comic militia cavalry figures in various misadventures, including a black trumpeter. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled, worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Yeomanry Cavalry

Yeomanry Cavalry

Brown University

One of a collection of 11 original tempera drawings on gray board, most signed Red (pseudonym) of a single uniform figure facing right. One of a collection of 11 original tempera drawings on gray board, most signed Red (pseudonym) of a single uniform figure facing right. Upright folio painted on gray board; upper left corner damaged; matted; margins; clean.

Yeoman Warder - undress, c. 1886

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure of white-bearded man with cane. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure of white-bearded man with cane. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title provided by cataloger.

Yeoman of the Guard, c. 1886

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure holding halberd. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure holding halberd. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; left edge soiled. Title provided by cataloger.

Yeoman of the Guard

Yeoman of the Guard

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3rd in set of 3 original gouache drawings signed and one dated by D.W.C. Falls; standing uniform figure, holding halberd. 3rd in set of 3 original gouache drawings signed and one dated by D.W.C. Falls; standing uniform figure, holding halberd. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945. Title supplied by cataloger

Yeermee Bashee, or Sergeant of Artillery

1st of 3 colored lithographs plates of uniform figures, published July 1828; soldier in bright blue jacket and trousers, yellow fez, holding sword. 1st of 3 colored lithographs plates of uniform figures, published July 1828; soldier in bright blue jacket and trousers, yellow fez, holding sword. Small upright, matted; margins; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Ye two ga-lorious 4ths: Sketched by HB who was there

Lithograph after H.B.; 14 humorous illustrations in seven pairs of military scenes and types. Lithograph after H.B.; 14 humorous illustrations in seven pairs of military scenes and types. Oblong folio, matted; margins; stained, soiled, torn. See: https://sites.nd.edu/rbsc/a-ga-lorious-4th-of-july/ New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

Ye execution of Goff ye Neger of Mr. Hochins on ye Commons

Lithograph by G. Hayward (after old print); military execution in field, troops and buildings in background, gibbet right foreground. From D.T. Valentine's Manual for 1860. Lithograph by G. Hayward (after old print); military execution in field, troops and buildings in background, gibbet right foreground. From D.T. Valentine's Manual for 1860. Oblong; margins trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1950.

Ybikon bei Meyerskappel : Gesechte aus dem Sonderbundskriege im Nov. 1847

Colored lithograph, numbered 21 or 26; view of infantry battle in countryside. 'Blatt 4 von fünf Blättern zum Sonderbundskrieg'. Colored lithograph, numbered 21 or 26; view of infantry battle in countryside. 'Blatt 4 von fünf Blättern zum Sonderbundskrieg'. Oblong folio, matted; margins worn, soiled. N.Y., Weyhe, 1943.

Yankee volunteers marching into Dixie: "Yankee Doodle keep it up, Yankee Doodle dandy"

Color lithograph by Bufford; soldiers in Yankee Doodle costume marching towards foreground, led by officer in regular U.S.A. uniform waving sword. Color lithograph by Bufford; soldiers in Yankee Doodle costume marching towards foreground, led by officer in regular U.S.A. uniform waving sword. Small oblong folio; margins; small tears in margins. American Antiquarian Society

Yankee volunteers marching into Dixie

Cover lith. ill. by Bufford: soldiers dressed in Yankee Doodle costume, with drummer and fifer, urged on by soldier in regular uniform who waves sword; city in distant background across river.