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

Two Austrian hussars seated

One of a collection of 4 original pencil drawings of uniform figures, unsigned (by Braun); two hussars seated, sketch of third One of a collection of 4 original pencil drawings of uniform figures, unsigned (by Braun); two hussars seated, sketch of third Oblong and upright, matted; no margins New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Two Austrian cavalrymen

Two Austrian cavalrymen

Brown University

Unsigned lithograph or line-engraving initialed and dated J.R. 1838; mounted Austrian dragoon, and officer standing beside horse; tent and narrow brook on either side. Unsigned lithograph or line-engraving initialed and dated J.R. 1838; mounted Austrian dragoon, and officer standing beside horse; tent and narrow brook on either side. Oblong folio; no margins; some staining, folded corner. title provided by cataloger

Two Army tents, c. 1945

Two Army tents, c. 1945

Brown University

Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed by artist; 2 dark green tents, 1 marked as fire station, with 2 fire extinguishers and bucket on bench in front, trees in background. Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed by artist; 2 dark green tents, 1 marked as fire station, with 2 fire extinguishers and bucket on bench in front, trees in background. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Two Algerians arguing, Oran, Algeria, Jan. 1, 1944

Original conté crayon drawing, signed and dated by Fisher, of two Algerians arguing alongside a cart in Oran, Algeria. Original conté crayon drawing, signed and dated by Fisher, of two Algerians arguing alongside a cart in Oran, Algeria. Fisher served overseas during World War Two as a map specialist with the U.S. Army's 30th Topographic Engineers.

Two airplanes at Kwajalein, 1945

Original ink and wash sketch signed Cpl Anne Poor and dated 1945; a C-47 (Dakota) and small fighter plane parked on airfield. Original ink and wash sketch signed Cpl Anne Poor and dated 1945; a C-47 (Dakota) and small fighter plane parked on airfield. Narrow oblong folio; no margins; paper wrinkled. Gift of the artist, 2000.

Twenty seven days on the front

A bust-length portrait of a battle weary Marine. A bust-length portrait of a battle weary Marine. Title from typed label affixed to verso. 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.

Twelfth night or, what you will!

Napoleon now in exile, the royals convene to recover their land lost during the Napoleonic wars. In this detailed satire, the crowned heads of Europe gather at the "Theatre Royal Europe" to watch the division of a large "Twelfth Night" cake on the stage. Here Cruikshank expresses his lack of confidence that the European peace will proceed smoothly. The cake is divided between the Russian Tsar, the King of Prussia, the Emperor of Austria and Castelreagh (holding a large fork and knife). At the right of the stage, various figures hold their crowns in their hands and meekly beg for a small piece of the continent. The figure of Justice appears above the stage; her scales are broken, her blindfold has been shifted, and her sword is crooked. Among the figures watching from the balconies, Louis XVIII looks forward to his coronation,and the representative of Italy looks forward to hanging those who supported a free constitution under Napoleon. At the left of the image, John Bull shakes hands with a Native American, cautioning, "I hope you won't disturb the peace." The orchestra in the pit in front of the stage has various sheets of music on the stands before them. Among these are "Yankee doodle's come to town, Yankee Doodle dandy," and "Avarice and Ambition, an Old Song to a New Tune." Napoleon now in exile, the royals convene to recover their land lost during the Napoleonic wars. In this detailed satire, the crowned heads of Europe gather at the "Theatre Royal Europe" to watch the division of a large "Twelfth Night" cake on the stage. Here Cruikshank expresses his lack of confidence that the European peace will proceed smoothly. The cake is divided between the Russian Tsar, the King of Prussia, the Emperor of Austria and Castelreagh (holding a large fork and knife). At the right of the stage, various figures hold their crowns in their hands and meekly beg for a small piece of the continent. The figure of Justice appears above the stage; her scales are broken, her blindfold has been shifted, and her sword is crooked. Among the figures watching from the balconies, Louis XVIII looks forward to his coronation,and the representative of Italy looks forward to hanging those who supported a free constitution under Napoleon. At the left of the image, John Bull shakes hands with a Native American, cautioning, "I hope you won't disturb the peace." The orchestra in the pit in front of the stage has various sheets of music on the stands before them. Among these are "Yankee doodle's come to town, Yankee Doodle dandy," and "Avarice and Ambition, an Old Song to a New Tune." Published by Hannah Humphrey, 1815-01-00. British Museum, BM 12453. George writes: 'During Nov.-Dec. 1814, the Congress of Vienna was at a deadlock over the interdependent questions of Poland and Saxony in which Castlereagh acted as mediator. The uniform depicted possibly denotes Wellington, who replaced Castlereagh, arriving in Vienna on 3, Feb. Alexander was determined to secure almost the whole of Poland, occupied by Russian troops as a result of the campaigns of 1813-14. He had designated his brother as viceroy. Prussia's demands for the whole of Saxony as a compensation for the loss of Prussian Poland was opposed by Austria.' Caption: Pubd Jany 1815 by H Humphrey St. James's Street Dialogue: Fredrick William: "If I add this Saxon peice to my Prussian One & put the figure of an Emperor on it, I think my share will look respectable." Dialogue: "Now I have got Norway, I can get a wind to blow which way I please." Dialogue: Castlereagh: "I have been assisting to devide [sic] the Cake but I don't much like my Office the the Gentlemen seem so dissatisifed." Dialogue: Emperor of Austria: "I shall get my peice cut as large as I can, I dont think it is large enough." Dialogue: Tsar Alexander: "Here Brother, take possession of this peice I think I can manage them both besides this has more plumbs and figures on it which will mix with mine." Dialogue: Disenfranchised royals: "Pray Gentlemen, spare us a few of the small peices for we are almost starving." Inscription: Now performing at the Theatre Royal Europe, with new Scenery decrorations [sic], &c. &c. &c. Printed Signature: G. Humphrey invt.

Twelfth Lancers uniform, c. 1828

Original unsigned watercolor (by Sl. Eschauzier); standing uniform figure in (projected?) uniform for 12th Lancers. Original unsigned watercolor (by Sl. Eschauzier); standing uniform figure in (projected?) uniform for 12th Lancers. Upright, matted; margins intact. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Tuskegee Class 43-C in front of P-40 Fighter plane

1 of 25 original photographs; group of group of 13 pilots standing and crouching in front of P-40 Fighter plane 1 of 25 original photographs; group of group of 13 pilots standing and crouching in front of P-40 Fighter plane "Official Photograph Air Corps. When this photograph is released for publication by proper authority, credit read as follows: 'Photograph by U.S. Army Air Corps'" -- stamp on verso Gift of George S. Lima, 2007 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/)

Tuskegee Cadets Class 42-1

1 of 25 original photographs; group 6 pilots standing and sitting in front of bi-plane 1 of 25 original photographs; group 6 pilots standing and sitting in front of bi-plane Gift of George S. Lima, 2007 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/)

Tuskegee Army Air craft crew chief repairing air plane

1 of 25 original photographs; mechanic working on engine of fighter plane 1 of 25 original photographs; mechanic working on engine of fighter plane "Official Photograph. Base Photographic Laboratory, Godman Field, Kentucky. When this photograph is released for publication by proper authority credit line must read as follows: 'Photograph by Army Air Force'"-- stamp on verso Gift of George S. Lima, 2007 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/)

Tuskegee Army Air Base Corps Class 42-K in front of P-40 Fighter plane

1 of 25 original photographs; group of 8 pilots standing in front of P-40 Fighter plane 1 of 25 original photographs; group of 8 pilots standing in front of P-40 Fighter plane "Official Photograph Air Corps. When this photograph is released for publication by proper authority, credt read as follows: 'Photograph by U.S. Army Air Corps'" -- stamp on verso Gift of George S. Lima, 2007 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/)

Tuskegee Army Air Base cadets review cross country air map

1 of 25 original photographs; group of 5 pilots on air plane looking at map 1 of 25 original photographs; group of 5 pilots on air plane looking at map "Official Photograph Air Corps. When this photograph is released for publication by proper authority, credit read as follows: 'Photograph by U.S. Army Air Corps'" -- stamp on verso Gift of George S. Lima, 2007 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/)

Tuskegee Airplanes 'Flying Formation'

1 of 25 original photographs; three planes in flight 1 of 25 original photographs; three planes in flight Gift of George S. Lima, 2007 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/)

Tuscan flag

Tuscan flag

Brown University

7th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; Tuscan flag flying on spear-tipped, red, white and green striped pole. 7th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; Tuscan flag flying on spear-tipped, red, white and green striped pole. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. London, Redfern, 1955. title provided by cataloger

Turquie. Soldat

Turquie. Soldat

Brown University

Hand colored aquatint plate (from book), numbered 13; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Hand colored aquatint plate (from book), numbered 13; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Upright; margins intact; yellowed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1966.

Turnier mit Schwerten am Markt zu Düsseldorf

Engraving (by and after Hogenberg); perspective view of tournament in city square with persons in military costume engaged in sword combat across barrier or railing. Engraving (by and after Hogenberg); perspective view of tournament in city square with persons in military costume engaged in sword combat across barrier or railing. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed very close; yellowed. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Turnackgi-bachi, celui qui coupe les ongles de la hautesse

One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in salmon robe, left hand extended. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in salmon robe, left hand extended. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold; clean.

Turks fighting and capturing Europeans

Wood-block print by J(ohann) W(iegel) after Meldemann (?); 3 rows of scenes showing Turks attacking European soldiers and civilians in tents, handling prisoners, massacring and mutilating prisoners. Wood-block print by J(ohann) W(iegel) after Meldemann (?); 3 rows of scenes showing Turks attacking European soldiers and civilians in tents, handling prisoners, massacring and mutilating prisoners. Oblong folio, mounted on white paper, matted; no margins; clean, slightly worn. New York, Emil Offenbacher, 1959. title provided by cataloger

Turks besieging the fortress of Tokay in Hungary, 1565

Etching by and after Bloem, numbered 91; Turks in foreground directing artillery fire on small island, town at left, mountains in background. Etching by and after Bloem, numbered 91; Turks in foreground directing artillery fire on small island, town at left, mountains in background. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed; creased, yellowed, stained. N.Y. Rockman Prints, 1960. Title supplied by cataloger.

Turkish(?) officer

Turkish(?) officer

Brown University

5th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish or Levantine military officer, in long white coat, violet undercoat, tall white hat, looking toward right. 5th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish or Levantine military officer, in long white coat, violet undercoat, tall white hat, looking toward right. Unbound; slightly soiled and foxed; in yellow and green cloth portfolio st. gold. Los Angeles, Clark, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Turkish-Albanian soldier, c. 1830

Original unsigned watercolor (by Roger); standing figure in military costume, daggers in belt. Original unsigned watercolor (by Roger); standing figure in military costume, daggers in belt. Upright medium folio; margins; clean.

Turkish warship in combat, c. 1575

Engraving, numbered 3; ship at sea firing off numerous types of projectiles. Engraving, numbered 3; ship at sea firing off numerous types of projectiles. Oblong medium folio; margins trimmed; soiled, creased, torn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Turkish tea vendor(?)

Turkish tea vendor(?)

Brown University

15th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of man in loose white costume and large turban, holding pitcher in one hand, flask or vial in the other, with small tea tray attached to front of belt or sash. 15th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of man in loose white costume and large turban, holding pitcher in one hand, flask or vial in the other, with small tea tray attached to front of belt or sash. Unbound; slightly soiled and foxed; in yellow and green cloth portfolio st. gold. Los Angeles, Clark, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Turkish soldiers with supply wagons

24th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; mounted and standing Turkish soldiers leading 2 horse drawn supply wagons toward left. 24th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; mounted and standing Turkish soldiers leading 2 horse drawn supply wagons toward left. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Turkish soldier with Austro-Hungarian ally

Signed ink caricature; Turkish soldier holding scythe, apparently mowing down miniature Russian(?) soldiers, looking at Austro-Hungarian soldier also with scythe, in next field. Signed ink caricature; Turkish soldier holding scythe, apparently mowing down miniature Russian(?) soldiers, looking at Austro-Hungarian soldier also with scythe, in next field. Small upright folio; narrow black margins; corner torn. N.Y., Rockman, 1959. Signature also in Turkish script

Turkish soldier killed in battle

1st of pair of mezzotints by and after Huchtenburgh; fierce cavalry combat. 1st of pair of mezzotints by and after Huchtenburgh; fierce cavalry combat. Oblong folio and medium folio, 2 prints [cf. AuB1697f-2b], matted; margins severely trimmed. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger