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

Turkish soldier

Turkish soldier

Brown University

6th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish soldier in bright red cloak and tall L-shaped hat, wearing scimitar, holding letter in right hand. 6th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish soldier in bright red cloak and tall L-shaped hat, wearing scimitar, holding letter in right hand. Unbound; slightly soiled and foxed; in yellow and green cloth portfolio st. gold. Los Angeles, Clark, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Turkish sentry in fort, at Silistria, 1854

Original watercolor signed and dated by Valerio; infantry sentry in foreground, other soldier figures in background near cannon inside barricades. Original watercolor signed and dated by Valerio; infantry sentry in foreground, other soldier figures in background near cannon inside barricades. Small upright folio, matted; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Turkish pasha receiving officials at door of tent

3rd of 6 court scenes, from Kriegsbuch; Turkish general receiving officials at the door of his tent. 3rd of 6 court scenes, from Kriegsbuch; Turkish general receiving officials at the door of his tent. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Turkish or Levantine official

12th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish or Levantine official in long purple coat, pink undercoat, striped smock, bulbous caftan. 12th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish or Levantine official in long purple coat, pink undercoat, striped smock, bulbous caftan. Unbound; slightly soiled and foxed; in yellow and green cloth portfolio st. gold. Los Angeles, Clark, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Turkish officer visiting street vendor, c. 1850

Original unsigned watercolor; Turkish officer and others at table of cake-vendor in street. Original unsigned watercolor; Turkish officer and others at table of cake-vendor in street. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; repaired hole and tear; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1952.

Turkish military officer or official

1st in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish military officer or official, in long, brown, red-trimmed caftan with large silver emblems, tall white fez, holding two crossed swords. 1st in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish military officer or official, in long, brown, red-trimmed caftan with large silver emblems, tall white fez, holding two crossed swords. Unbound; slightly soiled and foxed; in yellow and green cloth portfolio st. gold. Los Angeles, Clark, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Turkish military insignia, standards and regalia, c. 1600

Hand-colored engraving from Vorstellung über der Kriegswesen II Ab., IV Th., Moyen âge, Tom. IV; 10 illustrations of burial containers or coverings, standards or schellenbäume etc. Hand-colored engraving from Vorstellung über der Kriegswesen II Ab., IV Th., Moyen âge, Tom. IV; 10 illustrations of burial containers or coverings, standards or schellenbäume etc. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins; soiled, yellowed, worn.

Turkish military camp, World War One

Charcoal and wash drawing inscribed 'LR'; group of figures standing around a campfire, tent and flag in background, figures and campsite in distance Charcoal and wash drawing inscribed 'LR'; group of figures standing around a campfire, tent and flag in background, figures and campsite in distance Upright folio. Vienna, Boris Wilnitsky, 2017 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/)

Turkish messenger

Turkish messenger

Brown University

3rd in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish military messenger, in green shirt, brown vest, red sash, blue pantaloons, holding horsewhip in one hand and sealed letter in the other. 3rd in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish military messenger, in green shirt, brown vest, red sash, blue pantaloons, holding horsewhip in one hand and sealed letter in the other. Unbound; slightly soiled and foxed; in yellow and green cloth portfolio st. gold. Los Angeles, Clark, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Turkish Mammeluck

Turkish Mammeluck

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by de Brocktorff; standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed by de Brocktorff; standing uniform figure. Upright, matted; margins; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.

Turkish lancer

Turkish lancer

Brown University

One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, this one signed N.F. and dated 1614. Turkish lancer on horseback riding to the right. One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, this one signed N.F. and dated 1614. Turkish lancer on horseback riding to the right. Uunbound; in russet cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954 Title supplied by cataloger.

Turkish lancer

Turkish lancer

Brown University

One of a collection of 9 small hand colored lithographs (including 1 duplicate) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Turkish lance on gray horse fighting off lion. One of a collection of 9 small hand colored lithographs (including 1 duplicate) of military types of armies participating in Greek War of Independence. Turkish lance on gray horse fighting off lion. Square; margins, slightly yellowed, in green cloth portfolio, yellow cloth labels stamped gold "Combat Scenes of Greek-Turkish War, 1835". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

Turkish Irregular Soldiers, c. 1820

Hand-colored engraving; 2 standing military costume figures, each with cloak, musket, daggers, outdoors. Hand-colored engraving; 2 standing military costume figures, each with cloak, musket, daggers, outdoors. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.

Turkish infantry charging Russian infantry, c. 1854

Color lithograph; Turks charging in from left against Russians, whose officer has already fallen. Color lithograph; Turks charging in from left against Russians, whose officer has already fallen. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.

Turkish infantry (copy 2)

8th in collection of hand-colored engraved plates by Mansfeld, Rahl, A. and E. Adam, after Kobell; large uniform group of Turkish infantry on plain, tent camp with camels in background, mountains in distance. 8th in collection of hand-colored engraved plates by Mansfeld, Rahl, A. and E. Adam, after Kobell; large uniform group of Turkish infantry on plain, tent camp with camels in background, mountains in distance. Large oblong folio, matted, mounted; margins trimmed; clean. Munich, Wölfle, 1952. title provided by cataloger

Turkish infantry

Turkish infantry

Brown University

One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates by H. Mansfeld, Rahl, Alberto and Enrico Adam after Kobell of large outdoor uniform groups. Turkish infantry group. One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates by H. Mansfeld, Rahl, Alberto and Enrico Adam after Kobell of large outdoor uniform groups. Turkish infantry group. Large oblong folio, margins trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Presented 1931, by John Nicholas Brown.

Turkish horn player

Turkish horn player

Brown University

10th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; profile view of Turkish musician in long brown cloak, playing woodwind instrument, walking toward left. 10th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; profile view of Turkish musician in long brown cloak, playing woodwind instrument, walking toward left. Unbound; slightly soiled and foxed; in yellow and green cloth portfolio st. gold. Los Angeles, Clark, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Turkish drummer

Turkish drummer

Brown University

9th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; Turkish drummer in red cloak and pantaloons, crouching over pair of shallow drums, facing right. 9th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; Turkish drummer in red cloak and pantaloons, crouching over pair of shallow drums, facing right. Unbound; slightly soiled and foxed; in yellow and green cloth portfolio st. gold. Los Angeles, Clark, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Turkish drummer

Turkish drummer

Brown University

8th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish drummer in long yellow cloak over green smock, playing drum. 8th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish drummer in long yellow cloak over green smock, playing drum. Unbound; slightly soiled and foxed; in yellow and green cloth portfolio st. gold. Los Angeles, Clark, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Turkish cymbalist

Turkish cymbalist

Brown University

11th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish cymbalist in long green cloak, white smock, holding pair of cymbals, looking toward right. 11th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish cymbalist in long green cloak, white smock, holding pair of cymbals, 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 court scene

Turkish court scene

Brown University

2nd of 6 court scenes, from Kriegsbuch; Turkish court scene, janissary officer making obeisance before Turkish general or pasha on throne, surrounded by soldiers, courtiers. 2nd of 6 court scenes, from Kriegsbuch; Turkish court scene, janissary officer making obeisance before Turkish general or pasha on throne, surrounded by soldiers, courtiers. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Turkish Costume

Turkish Costume

Brown University

5 aquatint pieces comprising pantaloons, coat, fur trimmed cape, hat and aword. From paper doll set titled 'The Protean Figure'. 5 aquatint pieces comprising pantaloons, coat, fur trimmed cape, hat and aword. 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/)

Turkish cavalrymen on the march

One of 3 small engravings by and after Chodowiecki of military scenes. One of 3 small engravings by and after Chodowiecki of military scenes. Oblong, matted together; plate marks, margins. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Scholz, 1952.

Turkish cavalryman, 1576

Wood engraving by and after M. Lorck (from Des Kunstreiches... Melchior Lorichs ... Turkische Figuren); cavalryman with shield, bow etc., riding towards left, carrying lance with pennant. Wood engraving by and after M. Lorck (from Des Kunstreiches... Melchior Lorichs ... Turkische Figuren); cavalryman with shield, bow etc., riding towards left, carrying lance with pennant. Small upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; some soiling. Title provided by cataloger. Jamestown, R.I., Jeremy North, 1951.

Turkish cavalryman

Turkish cavalryman

Brown University

4th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; back view, standing figure of Turkish cavalryman in decorative russet jacket and pantaloons, wearing scimitar. 4th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; back view, standing figure of Turkish cavalryman in decorative russet jacket and pantaloons, wearing scimitar. Unbound; slightly soiled and foxed; in yellow and green cloth portfolio stamped gold. Los Angeles, Clark, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Turkish cavalry

Turkish cavalry

Brown University

One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates by H. Mansfeld, Rahl, Alberto and Enrico Adam after Kobell of large outdoor uniform groups. This engraving of Turkish cavalry. One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates by H. Mansfeld, Rahl, Alberto and Enrico Adam after Kobell of large outdoor uniform groups. This engraving of Turkish cavalry. Large oblong folio; margins trimmed; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger.

Turkish cavalry

Turkish cavalry

Brown University

One of a pair of original unsigned watercolors; standing uniform figures outdoors, cavalryman with lance. See also: A Turkish sentry. One of a pair of original unsigned watercolors; standing uniform figures outdoors, cavalryman with lance. See also: A Turkish sentry. Upright, one of 2 pieces, matted; margins intact; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1953.

Turkish boatman

Turkish boatman

Brown University

7th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish boatman in white cloak and turban, holding plaid shawl over shoulder and long pipe in one hand; riverboat with Turkish flag in background. 7th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; standing figure of Turkish boatman in white cloak and turban, holding plaid shawl over shoulder and long pipe in one hand; riverboat with Turkish flag in background. Unbound; slightly soiled and foxed; in yellow and green cloth portfolio stamped gold. Los Angeles, Clark, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Turkish artillery on the march

Wood engraved illustration from magazine; horse artillery on the march, sentry in right foreground; short text mounted on verso. Wood engraved illustration from magazine; horse artillery on the march, sentry in right foreground; short text mounted on verso. From Gleason's Pictorial, January 21, 1854, page 37 Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1958.

Turkish Artillery at work at the Battle of Kaceljevo

One of a group of 3 pencil drawings, signed and dated "Melton Prior Sept. 1877. Soldiers, horses, artillerymen, gun carriages, etc. on a battlefield One of a group of 3 pencil drawings, signed and dated "Melton Prior Sept. 1877. Soldiers, horses, artillerymen, gun carriages, etc. on a battlefield For the Illustrated London News, October 6, 1877, page 325, and October 13, 1877, page 345, and Supplement. London, Charles J. Sawyer, 1969.