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

Gefecht Figuren. No. 22

Gefecht Figuren. No. 22

Brown University

Line-lithograph sheet from series, showing 4 mounted uniform figures of French chevaux-légers and Austrian uhlans. Line-lithograph sheet from series, showing 4 mounted uniform figures of French chevaux-légers and Austrian uhlans. Oblong medium folio; margins; worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961.

Gefecht der Badenser (800 Mann) gegen die Dänen (2100 Mann) bei Ulderup am 6 April 1849

Colored lithograph by W. Heuer after Adelmann, printed by Ch. Fuchs; battle scene in countryside, inlet with ships in distant background. Colored lithograph by W. Heuer after Adelmann, printed by Ch. Fuchs; battle scene in countryside, inlet with ships in distant background. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; worn, tears repaired. Hamburg, Helmut Gergard Schulz, 1951.

Gefecht beÿ der Lädritscher-Brücke 1809

1st of pair of lithographs after v(on) Kager; combat scene on wooden bridge in mountain valley. 1st of pair of lithographs after v(on) Kager; combat scene on wooden bridge in mountain valley. Oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuB1809f-1b]; margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1974.

Gefecht bei Würzburg

Gefecht bei Würzburg

Brown University

21st in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene, Austrian and Prussian infantry in close combat, smashed wagon in center foreground; burning farm building in left background. 21st in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene, Austrian and Prussian infantry in close combat, smashed wagon in center foreground; burning farm building in left background. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Gefecht bei Wills

Gefecht bei Wills

Brown University

No. 10 in Collection of 3 (of 10?) colored lithographs of military and battle scenes; Austrian cavalry charging line of French infantry. No. 10 in Collection of 3 (of 10?) colored lithographs of military and battle scenes; Austrian cavalry charging line of French infantry. Oblong folio, margins intact; edges soiled. Vienna, Nebehay, '78. EAOGsch. Title: HISTORISCHE BATAILLE SCENEN. Caption: Verlag v. Trentsensky & Vieweg in Wein u. Leipzig No. 10. Title: Gefecht bei Wills. Title: Fatto d'armi presso Wills. Title: Affaire de la Wills. Title: Battle of Wills.

Gefecht bei Tischnowitz

Gefecht bei Tischnowitz

Brown University

19th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; cavalry combat between blue-coated lancers and dragoons; statue on obelisk at far right, fields, farm buildings and rocky ridge in background. 19th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; cavalry combat between blue-coated lancers and dragoons; statue on obelisk at far right, fields, farm buildings and rocky ridge in background. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Gefecht bei Nachod am 27. Juni 1866

Colored lithograph by May; battle scene with cavalry at left, foot soldiers at right. Colored lithograph by May; battle scene with cavalry at left, foot soldiers at right. Oblong small folio, matted medium folio; margins; soiled, slightly foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.

Gefecht bei Langenfalza. No. 2

10th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene, Prussian infantry at right in combat with Austrian cuirassiers charging from left. 10th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene, Prussian infantry at right in combat with Austrian cuirassiers charging from left. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Gefecht bei Langenfalza. No. 1

9th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene, Prussian infantry in blue jackets and caps charging toward fortified hillside at right. 9th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene, Prussian infantry in blue jackets and caps charging toward fortified hillside at right. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Gefecht bei Kissingen

Gefecht bei Kissingen

Brown University

3rd in collection of 6 colored lithograph plates by and after Meinhardt, printed by Barth and Wendland; battle scene, Prussians and Austrians in close combat over small bridge, bomb exploding near cannon in foreground, town in left background. 3rd in collection of 6 colored lithograph plates by and after Meinhardt, printed by Barth and Wendland; battle scene, Prussians and Austrians in close combat over small bridge, bomb exploding near cannon in foreground, town in left background. Oblong medium folio, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956.

Gefecht bei Kissingen

Gefecht bei Kissingen

Brown University

14th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; infantry battle scene, blue-coated troops in close combat, mounted officer shot from horse in center; burning town in background. 14th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; infantry battle scene, blue-coated troops in close combat, mounted officer shot from horse in center; burning town in background. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Gefecht bei Kaltennordheim zwischen Bayern & Preussen

Hand-colored crude imagerie-type lithograph; battle showing close cavalry and infantry combat in rolling countryside. Hand-colored crude imagerie-type lithograph; battle showing close cavalry and infantry combat in rolling countryside. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; creased.

Gefecht bei Hünfeldt

Gefecht bei Hünfeldt

Brown University

13th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene in wheat field, Austrian cavalry attacking Prussian artillery unit in foreground. 13th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene in wheat field, Austrian cavalry attacking Prussian artillery unit in foreground. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Gefecht bei Bayreuth

Gefecht bei Bayreuth

Brown University

20th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene, Austrian cavalry attacking Prussian artillery on country road; village and troop of lancers in background. 20th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene, Austrian cavalry attacking Prussian artillery on country road; village and troop of lancers in background. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Gefecht auf der Veddel am 12ten Maÿ 1813, der Bürgergarde, hanseat. Legion, hannov. Jäger, Mecklenburger und Dänen mi...

3rd in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; battle scene, blue-coated Hamburg militia infantry firing down tree-lined road, carrying off wounded at left. 3rd in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; battle scene, blue-coated Hamburg militia infantry firing down tree-lined road, carrying off wounded at left. Oblong folio, unbound; in gray cloth slipcase, blue leather label stamped gold "Suhr. War Scenes. 1813-16"; some yellowed, some foxed. Munich, Wölfle, 1953.

Gefangennehmung des Generals Vandamme, in der Schlacht bei Culm, den 30ten August 1813

2nd in collection of 5 aquatint plates of military scenes and battles (titles also in French); fierce battle scene with mounted cossacks attempting capture of French general in foreground, mountain landscape background. 2nd in collection of 5 aquatint plates of military scenes and battles (titles also in French); fierce battle scene with mounted cossacks attempting capture of French general in foreground, mountain landscape background. Small oblong folio and medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; somewhat yellowed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1968. Title: Gefangennehmung des Generals Vandamme, in der Schlacht bei Culm, den 30ten August 1813 Title: Vandamme fait prisonnier dans la Bataille de Culm le 30. Août 1813. Caption: Begersche Buch. a Kunsthandlung in Dresden, Schlossgasse, No. 332 Annotation: From Set = (Napoleonic Campaigns of 1813)

Gefangenahme G. Garibaldis in den Schluchten von Apromonte durch den Obersten Pallavicini den 29. August 1862

Lithpgraph by and after Lanzedelli; battle scene, Garibaldi about to be shot in the foot, and followers in combat in center foreground at the Battle of Aspromonte. Lithpgraph by and after Lanzedelli; battle scene, Garibaldi about to be shot in the foot, and followers in combat in center foreground at the Battle of Aspromonte. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Geertruid ter Brugge, hebbende gedient in den oorlog voor Dragender

Hand-colored engraving by and after P.S.; full-length portrait of woman soldier, standing, in semi-military costume, landscape background with small figures of soldiers foraging. Hand-colored engraving by and after P.S.; full-length portrait of woman soldier, standing, in semi-military costume, landscape background with small figures of soldiers foraging. Little is known about Geertruid ter Brugge. In the first years of the War of Succession, she must have served as a soldier for some time. Later she went to live in The Hague, where she had a child baptized in 1706. The fact that the mother was registered as "La Dragonne" in the baptismal book suggests that she was a well-known personality under that name. She is the only female soldier of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, of whom an image exists. (http://resources.huygens.knaw.nl/vrouwenlexicon/lemmata/data/GeertruidBrugge) N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Gedenkblatt für das Hamburgische Bürger-Militar

2-colored lithographic souvenir sheet by Heuer, printed by Hubp; 9 round and oval illustrations of military groups in ornamental enframement, including arms, & 12 uniform figures in interstices. 2-colored lithographic souvenir sheet by Heuer, printed by Hubp; 9 round and oval illustrations of military groups in ornamental enframement, including arms, & 12 uniform figures in interstices. Large upright folio; margins intact; clean. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.

Gedenkblatt der grossen Uberschwemmung der Brigittenau und der niedrig gelegenen Vorstädte Wiens

Color lithograph by Josef Lanzedelli, printed by Carl Lanzedelli; Franz Josef in boat with soldiers, distributing bread and wine to persons marooned in houses, flood victims being rescued in background. Color lithograph by Josef Lanzedelli, printed by Carl Lanzedelli; Franz Josef in boat with soldiers, distributing bread and wine to persons marooned in houses, flood victims being rescued in background. Oblong folio; margins intact; worn, soiled, very foxed, repaired tears. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

Gedenk-Blatt. Fahnen Uebergabe an das Frei-Corps der Burgerwehr von den patriotische Damen in Altona am 6ten August 1848

Short text printed gold framed by uncolored lithographic scrolls and foliage with 6 colored lithographic vignettes, including 4 of uniform groups, 1 of flag, 1 of military ceremony; lithographed by Gustav Führmann. Short text printed gold framed by uncolored lithographic scrolls and foliage with 6 colored lithographic vignettes, including 4 of uniform groups, 1 of flag, 1 of military ceremony; lithographed by Gustav Führmann. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; fine condition except edges soiled. Hamburg, Schulz, 1953.

Gedarmeria delti fucilieri

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy and white leaning on rifle with left hand. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy and white leaning on rifle with left hand. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.

Gedaechtnisfeier der Ertheilung des Grenadiermarsches, als Auszeichnung in der Schlact bei Wagram am 6 Juli 1809, und...

Original watercolor signed 'Lieutnant Gruber fecit', for lithograph [cf. AuO1834f-1b]; military ceremony on parade ground surrounded by barracks etc. and hollow square of troops. Original watercolor signed 'Lieutnant Gruber fecit', for lithograph [cf. AuO1834f-1b]; military ceremony on parade ground surrounded by barracks etc. and hollow square of troops. Oblong folio, matted; slightly worn. London, Maggs, 1951.

Gebirgs-Infanterie 1930

Gebirgs-Infanterie 1930

Brown University

One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in khaki with back pack and rifle. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in khaki with back pack and rifle. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.

Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher

Mezzotint by C.E. Wagstaff after Lawrence; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, right arm extended, left hand on sword, orderly with horse in left background. Mezzotint by C.E. Wagstaff after Lawrence; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, right arm extended, left hand on sword, orderly with horse in left background. Upright small folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1954. title provided by cataloger

Geared for combat: Camp Forrest, Tallahoma, Tennessee. Overseas staging area, 1944, WW II

Original watercolor and pencil caricature, dated and signed R.M.; frontal view of overweight, jowly, spectacled soldier in large helmet, wearing rifle, holding dripping oil can; rear view of jeep with two soldiers in background. Original watercolor and pencil caricature, dated and signed R.M.; frontal view of overweight, jowly, spectacled soldier in large helmet, wearing rifle, holding dripping oil can; rear view of jeep with two soldiers in background. Morton joined the army in July 1942 and after training at Fort Meade, sailed for England in March 1944 as a technician with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. He served in Europe with the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army') in France, Germany, and Luxembourg. Gift of the artist, 1994.

Gateway leading into the Residency, Lucknow

Gateway leading into the Residency held by Captain Atkinson, 13th Native Infantry, commonly called the Bailee Guard Gate. This is a different view of the same gate pictured in another print. The gate was "completely riddled with round shot and musket balls," as one survivor put it. Gateway leading into the Residency held by Captain Atkinson, 13th Native Infantry, commonly called the Bailee Guard Gate. This is a different view of the same gate pictured in another print. The gate was "completely riddled with round shot and musket balls," as one survivor put it. Mounted in album 26 x 37 cm. London, Marlborough Rare Books, 1956

Gaston Fils de France Frère Unique du Roy Louis XVIII. Duc d'Orléans

Copper-engraving by and after Moncornet; octagonal bust portrait in part-armor, view of battle in right distance. Copper-engraving by and after Moncornet; octagonal bust portrait in part-armor, view of battle in right distance. Upright, in white board mount; margins trimmed close; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title: GASTON FILS DE FRANCE FRERE UNIQUE DU ROY LOUIS XIII. DUC D'ORLEANS Caption: de Chartes de Valois et d'Alençon, comte de Blois, de Montlehery, et de Limours, Gouvr. de Languedoc, Lieutnt. general du Roy son neueu par toute la France. Chef de ses conseils soubs la Reine Regente, et Generalme. de ses armes, nasquit à fontaine belleau le 25 Avril 1608. de Henry legrand et de Marie de Medicis son espouse l'an 1626. il espousa en prem. nopces Marie de Bourbo Duchse. de Montpensier. Prinse. Souverne. de Dombes. elle mourut le 4e. de Juin 1632, en l'an 1632 en 2 noce Marguerite de Lorraine soeur de Charles 3e. du nom Duc de Lorraine. ce Prince s'est rendu si recomble. par ses glors. conquestes de Gravelines, Courtray, Mardik, Bourbourg, et au. places par ses sages aduis dans le conseil du Roy son neueu, et par ses eloqs. et judicieux discours dans le Parlemt. qu'il s' en est acquis le tiltre de Pere de la Patrie, et d'exemple de fidle. envers le Roypar sa sage administration. Caption: Baltazart Moncornet excudit avec privilege 1663.

Gaston de Foix

Gaston de Foix

Brown University

Engraving by François Guimbert after Phillipe de Champaigne, from painting in gallery of Palais Royal; full length portrait in armor, with lance. Engraving by François Guimbert after Phillipe de Champaigne, from painting in gallery of Palais Royal; full length portrait in armor, with lance. Upright folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title: GASTON DE FOIX. De la Galerie du Palais Royal. ÉCOLE FRANÇOISE. Caption: IIE. TABLEAEU [sic] DE PHILIPE DE CHAMPAGNE. Peint fur toile, ayant de hauteur 6 Pieds 8 Pouces, fur 4 Pieds de large. Ce tableau fait partie de la collection des hommes illustres peints par Champagne dans la Galerie du Cardinal de Richelieu; il represente Gaston de Foix, Duc de Nemours, Comte d'Etampes, et génal. des armées franses. en Italie. Ce Prince, qui étoit Neveu de Louis XII, donna de bonne heure des preuves de valeur et paticulierement à la Bataille d'Agnadel que le Roi gagna contre les Vénitiens. Les autres services qu'il rendit au Roi, aprés avoir été revêtu des dignités de Vice - Roi de Milan et de Général à l'âge de 20 ans, commencerent par l'adresse qu'il fit paroître en renvoyant les Suisses qui étoient venus pour attaquer le Milanois par les persuasions du Pape. Il defendit ensuite Boulogne contre ce dernier et contre les Vénitiens et défit leurs Armées, prit d'assaut la Ville de Bresse, et gagna en 1512 la fameusee Bataille de Ravenne où il perdit la vie à l'age de 24 ans. Caption: Peint par Phi. de Champagne Caption: Gravé par Francois Guibert.