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

George Lord Rodney

George Lord Rodney

Brown University

Steel engraving by H. Robinson after Reynolds, published Jan. 1, 1829; 3/4 length portrait in uniform, hatless, standing under cliff or ledge. Steel engraving by H. Robinson after Reynolds, published Jan. 1, 1829; 3/4 length portrait in uniform, hatless, standing under cliff or ledge. Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

George Keppel Earl of Albemarle, Viscount Bury, Baron Ashford, One of his Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council. Go...

Mezzotint by Edward Fisher after Reynolds; bust portrait in uniform. Mezzotint by Edward Fisher after Reynolds; bust portrait in uniform. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.

George III at a review attended by the Prince of Wales and Duke of York

Hand-colored copy of frontispiece plate by C. Tomkins; King George III and princes, mounted, in uniform. Hand-colored copy of frontispiece plate by C. Tomkins; King George III and princes, mounted, in uniform. From The British Military Library, Vol. 1, 1799, frontispiece. Title supplied by cataloger.

George III and Royal Dukes at head of volunteer army

Stipple-engraving by and after Richter; George III mounted in center, flanked by mounted Dukes and suite, trumpeters and royal standard, long lines of marching soldiers in left and right distance. Stipple-engraving by and after Richter; George III mounted in center, flanked by mounted Dukes and suite, trumpeters and royal standard, long lines of marching soldiers in left and right distance. From an engraved chart entitled 'A view of the volunteer army of Great Britain in the year 1806'. Designed to commemorate the great and untied spirit of the British people, aimed for the support of their ancient glory and independence against the unprincipled ambition of the French Government. Drawn, engraved and published by Henry Richter, London, March 1807. Inscription reads: 'To His Royal Highness George Prince of Wales, this work executed under his illustrious and immediate patronage, is with his royal highnesses gracious permission, most respectfully dedicated by his obedient and most faithful servant James Wilson'. London, Spencer, 1953. title provided by cataloger

George Hamilton Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen

Mezzotint proof before letters, by Burton after Gordon; full-length portrait in uniform, resting arm on pedestal. Mezzotint proof before letters, by Burton after Gordon; full-length portrait in uniform, resting arm on pedestal. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. title provided by cataloger

George H. Boothby

George H. Boothby

Brown University

Sepia photograph of 2 men on board a ship. Inscription in ink: Dear Anna Kinsolving with the kindest on the journey from the Big Adventure Brest, France April 10 '19 George H. Boothby (Reporter) 10 years after Baltimore July 15 '29. In 1917, Boothby traveled to France as a correspondent for The World to cover the war. Sepia photograph of 2 men on board a ship. Inscription in ink: Dear Anna Kinsolving with the kindest on the journey from the Big Adventure Brest, France April 10 '19 George H. Boothby (Reporter) 10 years after Baltimore July 15 '29. In 1917, Boothby traveled to France as a correspondent for The World to cover the war. Upright medium folio; creased and torn.

George Grenville Glover, 7th Regiment of Foot, Lieutenant, 1830

Unsigned original watercolor (by Wageman); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in right hand, left hand on sword pommel, cannon at right. Unsigned original watercolor (by Wageman); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat in right hand, left hand on sword pommel, cannon at right. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1968. Title supplied by cataloger

George Earl of Cumberland Knight of the Garter and Privy Counselor to Queen Elizabeth Famous for Five Voyages he made...

Engraving; full-length portrait (copied from an engraving by Robert White) standing near tree and wearing part armor, plumed bonnet and with grounded pike in right hand, gauntlets and helmet on ground, city in left background; famous as a naval personage. Engraving; full-length portrait (copied from an engraving by Robert White) standing near tree and wearing part armor, plumed bonnet and with grounded pike in right hand, gauntlets and helmet on ground, city in left background; famous as a naval personage. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

George and England Save. A Patriotic Ballad: Written by Captn. Morris - Composed by Mr. J. Dale - And sung by Mr. Dignum

Song sheet numbered 409, published Novr. 4, 1805, with color engraved illustration of British soldier and sailor on islet, guarding statue of Britannia, warships in background, verses of song below. Song sheet numbered 409, published Novr. 4, 1805, with color engraved illustration of British soldier and sailor on islet, guarding statue of Britannia, warships in background, verses of song below. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Georg V. König von Hannover, Kronprinz Ernst August, Königin Marie, Prinzes Frederike, Prinzes Marie

Lithograph by George Müller; conversation-piece group of Royal family seated beneath draperies, trophies etc. on portico, mounted officer with groom and horse waiting beyond balustrade at left. Lithograph by George Müller; conversation-piece group of Royal family seated beneath draperies, trophies etc. on portico, mounted officer with groom and horse waiting beyond balustrade at left. Small oblong folio, mounted folio; margins intact; mount stained and yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.

Georg Toth, Gemeiner vom k.k. Husaren-Regiment Erdödy, gibt seinem vom Pferde gefallenen Rittmeister das eigene Pferd...

One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Uncolored scene of soldier with cape offering to help wounded soldier on the ground. Depicts Georg Toth mounting his wounded captain on his own horse and thus saving him from capture in 1793. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 6 One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Uncolored scene of soldier with cape offering to help wounded soldier on the ground. Depicts Georg Toth mounting his wounded captain on his own horse and thus saving him from capture in 1793. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 6 Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Georg Toth, Gemeiner vom k.k. Husaren-Regiment Erdödy, gibt seinem vom Pferde gefallenen Rittmeister das eigene Pferd...

1 of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Soldier with white cape offering to help wounded soldier on the ground. Depicts Georg Toth mounting his wounded captain on his own horse and thus saving him from capture in 1793. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 6 1 of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Soldier with white cape offering to help wounded soldier on the ground. Depicts Georg Toth mounting his wounded captain on his own horse and thus saving him from capture in 1793. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 6 Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed; yellowed, lower right edge bent. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Georg IV, König von England und von Hannover

Stipple-engraving by Riepenhausen, bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Stipple-engraving by Riepenhausen, bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Georg Horne, Gemeiner vom k.k. Infanterie: Georg Horne, Gemeiner vom k.k. Infanterie-Regimente Terzy. Als dieser brav...

One of a series of 12 colored engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions. Uncolored engraving of battle scene. Depicts Georg Horne rescuing his colleague Pickel from four French soldiers who were about to capture him on September 12, 1792. From series: Heroic Deeds of Austrian Soldiers, plate 2. One of a series of 12 colored engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions. Uncolored engraving of battle scene. Depicts Georg Horne rescuing his colleague Pickel from four French soldiers who were about to capture him on September 12, 1792. From series: Heroic Deeds of Austrian Soldiers, plate 2. Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Georg Friedrich Herzog zu Würtenberg. etc. etc. etc.

21st in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 29, mounted general, holding baton, facing left. 21st in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 29, mounted general, holding baton, facing left. 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

Georg Friedrich Albrecht Freyherr von Seckendorff

One of a collection of 21 lithographed half-length and bust military portraits. One of a collection of 21 lithographed half-length and bust military portraits. Small folio; margins trimmed, slightly foxed; in blue-gray portfolio stamped "Bavarian Military Portraits, c. 1828-60." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Georg Friderich Carl Marggraf zu Brandengurg Culmbach

Engraving by and after Beck; bust portrait in armor and cloak. Engraving by and after Beck; bust portrait in armor and cloak. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed; yellowed, tear in right margin. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.

Georg Christian Fürst von Lobkowitz...: Feld-Marschall, General der Cavalerie

4th in collection of 11 colored engraved plates by Wilhelm after Engelbrecht; full-length equestrian portrait in scarlet coat with blue trim, holding sword, on galloping horse facing left; 3 smaller mounted figures, walled town, countryside in background. 4th in collection of 11 colored engraved plates by Wilhelm after Engelbrecht; full-length equestrian portrait in scarlet coat with blue trim, holding sword, on galloping horse facing left; 3 smaller mounted figures, walled town, countryside in background. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; margins trimmed slightly. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. series title provided by cataloger

Georg August Elliot: Königl. Gros-Brittan. General Lieut. u. Bomendant der Vestung Gibraltar

Mezzotint after Corbutt (pseudonym of Richard Purcell); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, right hand resting on cannon, ships besieging fortress in background. Mezzotint after Corbutt (pseudonym of Richard Purcell); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, right hand resting on cannon, ships besieging fortress in background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; slightly soiled and worn. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1947.

Geo. Hamilton Chichester Marquis of Donegal: Lieut. Col. of the London Irish V.R.C.

2nd in collection of 7 color lithographic plates by and after Fleuss, or by Vincent Brooks after Fleuss, of portraits of commanders of volunteer units in various color uniforms, shown with other smaller uniform figures; standing officer with black horse beside tree at right, smaller soldier figures in left background. 2nd in collection of 7 color lithographic plates by and after Fleuss, or by Vincent Brooks after Fleuss, of portraits of commanders of volunteer units in various color uniforms, shown with other smaller uniform figures; standing officer with black horse beside tree at right, smaller soldier figures in left background. Upright folio, matted; some margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Geo. B. McClellan, Major General of U.S. Army

Color lithograph by Mayer & Stetfield; 3/4-length portrait, seated, in uniform. Color lithograph by Mayer & Stetfield; 3/4-length portrait, seated, in uniform. Small upright folio; margins intact; slightly rumpled. Rutland, Vt., Tuttle, 1955.

Gentleman's Evening Costume

6 aquatint pieces comprising cravat, waistcoat, breeches, coat, hat and cane. From paper doll set titled 'The Protean Figure'. 6 aquatint pieces comprising cravat, waistcoat, breeches, coat, hat and cane. From paper doll set titled 'The Protean Figure'. Small oblong folio. London, Parker Gallery, 1951 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/)

Gentleman at Arms: From Sketch for Royal Jubilee Picture (rear view)

One of a collection of 3 color plates of uniform figures from sketch for Royal Diamond Jubilee picture. [See also: Gentleman at arms; and A Warder of the Tower.] One of a collection of 3 color plates of uniform figures from sketch for Royal Diamond Jubilee picture. [See also: Gentleman at arms; and A Warder of the Tower.] Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Gentleman at Arms: From Sketch for Royal Jubilee Picture (front view)

One of a collection of 3 color plates of uniform figures from sketch for Royal Diamond Jubilee picture. [See also: Gentleman at arms and A Warder of the Tower.] One of a collection of 3 color plates of uniform figures from sketch for Royal Diamond Jubilee picture. [See also: Gentleman at arms and A Warder of the Tower.] Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Gensdarmes d'Orléns Trompette. 1724

One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123. lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue holding trumpet and facing left. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123. lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue holding trumpet and facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.

Gens-d'armes d'Elite

Gens-d'armes d'Elite

Brown University

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in black on brown horse facing left. Inlaid, but loose from binding of album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland. Figure in black on brown horse facing left. Inlaid, but loose from binding of album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; slightly yellowed. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.