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

Gen. McClernand's grand march

composed & most respectfully dedicated to Maj. Gen. John A. McClernand by Louis H. Rink. For piano. Cover lith. illustration: three-quarter length oval portrait of General McClernand, landscape background / Lith. by Chas. Shober.

Gen. McClellan's grand march

arranged from Donizetti by F. Muller. For piano. 3367.3. Cover lithographic illustration: half-length portrait of McClellan.

Gen. Marion in his swamp encampment inviting a British officer to dinner

Color print from painting by White, engraving by Sartain; Marion inviting British officer to meal at rough-hewn wooden table; staff and African-American slave or servant crouching down roasting sweet potatoes on a fire, and holding a pan, another African American with a horse, wooded background. Color print from painting by White, engraving by Sartain; Marion inviting British officer to meal at rough-hewn wooden table; staff and African-American slave or servant crouching down roasting sweet potatoes on a fire, and holding a pan, another African American with a horse, wooded background. Oblong large folio; margins; clean. See: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-CDOC-107sdoc11/pdf/GPO-CDOC-107sdoc11-2-83.pdf

Gen. Mansfield Lovell

Gen. Mansfield Lovell

Brown University

One of a collection of 5 original mounted sepia photographs by Cook of half-length Confederate military portraits. Original glass plate probably cracked - lines visible in photograph. [See also: Gen. John M. Jones, Gen. Samuel Jones, Gen. Thomas T. Munford, Gen. Geo. H. Steuart.] One of a collection of 5 original mounted sepia photographs by Cook of half-length Confederate military portraits. Original glass plate probably cracked - lines visible in photograph. [See also: Gen. John M. Jones, Gen. Samuel Jones, Gen. Thomas T. Munford, Gen. Geo. H. Steuart.] Upright; margins; bottom edges torn. New York, Edward Eberstadt, 1956.

Gen. Maj. Leind

Gen. Maj. Leind

Brown University

One of a set of 3 watercolor military portraits caricatures, unsigned; full-length figures in uniform, outdoors. [See also: F.M. Lt. Hertelendü (and) Graf Beckers]. One of a set of 3 watercolor military portraits caricatures, unsigned; full-length figures in uniform, outdoors. [See also: F.M. Lt. Hertelendü (and) Graf Beckers]. Upright, mounted on small folio white paper; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.

Gen. Lord James Brown K.C.B!! K.C.T., K.G.T. & G.K.H.E.

Original unsigned watercolor (by Isaac Cruikshank); full-length semi-caricature portrait of a fictitious character in Royal Artillery uniform, left hand on sword, right hand on hip. Original unsigned watercolor (by Isaac Cruikshank); full-length semi-caricature portrait of a fictitious character in Royal Artillery uniform, left hand on sword, right hand on hip. Upright, matted; no margins.

Gen. Lord Adam Gordon & Comte d'Artois

5th in collection of 7 hand-colored etched semi-caricature portraits by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); pair of uniformed officers walking arm-in-arm, outdoors. 5th in collection of 7 hand-colored etched semi-caricature portraits by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); pair of uniformed officers walking arm-in-arm, outdoors. Unbound; clean, foxing, matted small folio. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.

Gen. Lieut. von Moltke

Gen. Lieut. von Moltke

Brown University

Color plate (from book) reproducing unsigned portrait sketch (by Menzel), dated 27 Mai 65 by artist; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, seated, hatless. Color plate (from book) reproducing unsigned portrait sketch (by Menzel), dated 27 Mai 65 by artist; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, seated, hatless. Small upright, mounted on cream board; margins entirely trimmed away; clean, creased.

Gen. Lee's quick march

Gen. Lee's quick march

Brown University

Charles Young. For piano. Caption title. Title page illustration: portrait of Lee, flanked on either side with confederate flags and military motifs.

Gen. Lee's quick march

Gen. Lee's quick march

Brown University

For piano Caption title Title page illustration: Portrait of Robert E. Lee, with Confederate flags draped on either side / "Endicott and Co., 59, Beekman St., N.Y."

Gen. John M. Jones

Gen. John M. Jones

Brown University

One of a collection of 5 original mounted sepia photographs by Cook of half-length Confederate military portraits. Jones was killed in action at the Battle of the Wilderness. [See also: Gen. Samuel Jones, Gen. Mansfield Lovell, Gen. Thomas T. Munford, Gen. Geo. H. Steuart.] One of a collection of 5 original mounted sepia photographs by Cook of half-length Confederate military portraits. Jones was killed in action at the Battle of the Wilderness. [See also: Gen. Samuel Jones, Gen. Mansfield Lovell, Gen. Thomas T. Munford, Gen. Geo. H. Steuart.] Upright; margins; top margin torn. N.Y., Edward Eberstadt, 1956.

Gen. Huber, Chief of the 1st Chasseurs à Cheval

Copper-engraving by Oortman after De Laval; bust portrait in gala uniform with orders, hatless. Copper-engraving by Oortman after De Laval; bust portrait in gala uniform with orders, hatless. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger caption: P. L. DeLaval pinxt. caption: Oortman sculpt. title: Gen. Huber, chief of 1st Chasseurs à cheval

Gen. Halleck's grand march

"Respectfully dedicated to Major General Halleck"--Cover For piano. Cover lith. illustration by T. Sinclair's Lith., Phila.; oval lithograph portrait of Major General Halleck

Gen. Grant at Fort Donaldson

One of a set of 6 small original watercolor sketches of battle scenes by Ogden. One of a set of 6 small original watercolor sketches of battle scenes by Ogden. Folio mats, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1947.

Gen. George Washington

Gen. George Washington

Brown University

Stipple engraving (crude); bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Stipple engraving (crude); bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Large, matted; margins. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1972.

Gen. Geo. H. Steuart

Gen. Geo. H. Steuart

Brown University

One of a collection of 5 original mounted sepia photographs by Cook of half-length Confederate military portraits. [See also: Gen John M. Jones, Gen. Samuel Jones, Gen. Mansfield Lovell, Gen. Thomas T. Munford.] One of a collection of 5 original mounted sepia photographs by Cook of half-length Confederate military portraits. [See also: Gen John M. Jones, Gen. Samuel Jones, Gen. Mansfield Lovell, Gen. Thomas T. Munford.] Upright; margins; faded. New York, Edward Eberstadt, 1956.

Gen. F.P. Blair

Gen. F.P. Blair

Brown University

Engraving by A.G. Campbell, printed by Peters; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless, looking towards left. Engraving by A.G. Campbell, printed by Peters; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless, looking towards left. Upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; slightly soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1962.

Gen. Castro, President, ad Interim, of Venezuela

Wood engraved illustration on folded magazine page, text above; bust portrait of Castro in uniform, hatless. Wood engraved illustration on folded magazine page, text above; bust portrait of Castro in uniform, hatless. From Ballou's Pictorial, January 15, 1859, page 37. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1946.

Gen. Burnside's Brigade at the Battle of Bull Run

Color lithograph; panoramic view of battle, showing long opposing lines of infantry formations in country landscapes. Color lithograph; panoramic view of battle, showing long opposing lines of infantry formations in country landscapes. Oblong folio; margins; clean, repaired tear. New York, Kennedy Galleries, 1961.

Gen. Burnside's Brigade at the Battle of Bull Run

Another impression of lithograph with same title, this one only 2 colors; panoramic view of battle, showing long opposing lines of infantry formations in country landscape. Another impression of lithograph with same title, this one only 2 colors; panoramic view of battle, showing long opposing lines of infantry formations in country landscape. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; margins soiled and torn. Providence, James Tyson, 1952.

Gen. Burnside

Gen. Burnside

Brown University

Three-quarter portrait of General Ambrose Burnside Three-quarter portrait of General Ambrose Burnside

Gen. Beville and staff (commanding Southern Army)

Albumen print photograph; British general and staff including Indian troopers, mounted, with pennant, on open field. Albumen print photograph; British general and staff including Indian troopers, mounted, with pennant, on open field. No. 114 Oblong; no margins; faded, yellowed.

Gen. Arnold wounded at the battle of Saratoga

Crayon and pencil copy by L.T. Vernol after engraving, 1858, from painting by Alonzo Chappel; close battle scene with wounded general on horse in foreground. Crayon and pencil copy by L.T. Vernol after engraving, 1858, from painting by Alonzo Chappel; close battle scene with wounded general on horse in foreground. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins; yellowed. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1952.

Gen: Andrew Jackson: The hero of New Orleans

Color lithograph by Currier; equestrian portrait against background of battle. Color lithograph by Currier; equestrian portrait against background of battle. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; cleaned; yellowed and some soiling.

Gemeiner vom Bürgerregiments ; Gemeiner von den Schutzverwandten

One of a set of 7 color copper engraved plates each with one or two uniform figures. Two figures in gray coats, each holding a rifle. One of a set of 7 color copper engraved plates each with one or two uniform figures. Two figures in gray coats, each holding a rifle. In red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold, slightly yellowed and soiled. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Gemeiner Spanischer Dragoner

One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. Small; bound in 3/4 red leather tooled gold and marble boards with red leather cover label stamped gold "Uniformen"; drawings slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1963.