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

Gastigo militare

Gastigo militare

Brown University

Hand-colored engraved plate by Antonio Verico (from Book, Eu: vol. VII, Tav. 17); soldier tied to tripos of lances outdoors and being flogged under supervision of officer. Hand-colored engraved plate by Antonio Verico (from Book, Eu: vol. VII, Tav. 17); soldier tied to tripos of lances outdoors and being flogged under supervision of officer. Oblong; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1958.

Gaspard Conte de Colligny, Seigneur de Chastillon, Mareschal de France et General de l'Infanterie Françoise Entretenu...

Copper-engraving by P. de Jode; oval half-length portrait in armor with baton in hand. Copper-engraving by P. de Jode; oval half-length portrait in armor with baton in hand. Small upright; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title: GASPARD CONTE DE COLLIGNY, SEIGNEUR DE CHASTILLON, MARESCHAL DE FRANCE, ET GENERAL DE L'INFANTERIE FRANCOISE ENTRETENUE AU SERVICE DES PROVINCES UNIES DES PAIS BAS. Caption: P. / de Jode exeud,

Gasconadeing -- alias -- The runaway emperor humbuging the Senate

Colored impression British Museum catalogue: 'Napoleon, standing in front of the throne, addresses senators who stand facing him on the left and right. He wears his crown and coronation robes...Three occasions are combined: (1) Napoleon's address to the Senate on 14 November, which ended: 'Frenchmen will shew, by their devotion and by their sacrifices that no nation has ever better understood its duties towards the Country, Honour, and the Sovereign.' ...(2) The projet du sénatus-consulte presented to the Senate on 12 November, and accepted unanimously on 15 November, for 300,000 conscripts from the classes of 1811 to 1814 and 1806, 1807. (3) The presentation by the Minister of War to the Empress on 15 November of 'twenty stand of colours taken at Wachau, Leipzig, and Hanau...' Colored impression British Museum catalogue: 'Napoleon, standing in front of the throne, addresses senators who stand facing him on the left and right. He wears his crown and coronation robes...Three occasions are combined: (1) Napoleon's address to the Senate on 14 November, which ended: 'Frenchmen will shew, by their devotion and by their sacrifices that no nation has ever better understood its duties towards the Country, Honour, and the Sovereign.' ...(2) The projet du sénatus-consulte presented to the Senate on 12 November, and accepted unanimously on 15 November, for 300,000 conscripts from the classes of 1811 to 1814 and 1806, 1807. (3) The presentation by the Minister of War to the Empress on 15 November of 'twenty stand of colours taken at Wachau, Leipzig, and Hanau...' Pub'd Decem'r 1st 1813 for the Proprietor of Town Talk Caption: Some are short and some are tall But it's very well known that he hums them all, And then sings fal de ral tit Dialogue: Napoleon: Senators! the glorious success of our Arms, has forced me to give way to the impulse of quitting the field of honour, that I might have the satisfaction of presenting to my faithfull Senate the glorious trophies of our Victories, Senators! your resless, envious, enemies, shall be humbled to the dust, your Emperor wills it so, this Arrogant confederacy shall be punished for their temerity, and our brave Soldiers shall repose in peace. Senators! for this purpose I shall require the small sum of 25.00000 a sum the flourishing state of our finance will easily produce -- and to replace the Vacancy made in my Army 500,000 from the consciptions of 4 Years to come will be all that I demand, Frenchmen the will of your Emperor and the Glory of the great Nation requires it. Devil: Thats right my Boy Humbug them out of another Conscription, to send me before you come yourself! Leader of the Senators at right: Great Emperor of the Great Nation the Senate devotes the lives and property of the People to your service. Man behind the leader: Ces't dire un peu trop cela! First man in the second row at right: What has he done with the last Grand Army, that he wants so many again! Second man in the second row at right: They are gone to see how their friends in Russia do. First Senator on extreme left: Why these trophies belong to our allies ces't drole cela! Second Senator on extreme left: Another Russian business depend upon it.

Garrison town, Bavaria, ca. 1836

Unsigned gouache on paper; view of fortified outpost in the countryside, small figures of soldiers in foreground. Unsigned gouache on paper; view of fortified outpost in the countryside, small figures of soldiers in foreground. Oblong folio; no margins; matted; clean. From the collection of the Prussian ambassador in Ragusa and Istanbul, per dealer. Title supplied by cataloger. Wuppertal, Schmidt & Green, 2007

Garribaldi

Garribaldi

Brown University

Carte-de-visite sepia photograph of Garibaldi seated wearing cap and holding stick

Garnisons Regiment v. Porbeck

One of a collection of 37 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with halberds. One of a collection of 37 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with halberds. Small oblong folio; full pebble-grain dark green levant, stamped and tooled gold, with maroon levant cover label stamped gold "Armée Hessoise"; clean. Paris, auction, 1956.

Garnisons Regiment v. Colson

One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with halberds. One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with halberds. Small oblong folio; full pebble-grain dark green levant, stamped and tooled gold, with maroon levant cover label stamped gold "Armée Hessoise"; clean. Paris, auction, 1956.

Garnisons Regiment Matthias

One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with halberds. One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with halberds. Small oblong folio; full pebble-grain dark green levant, stamped and tooled gold, with maroon levant cover label stamped gold "Armée Hessoise"; clean. Paris, auction, 1956.

Garnisons Regiment Köbler

One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with halberds. One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with halberds. Small oblong folio; full pebble-grain dark green levant, stamped and tooled gold, with maroon levant cover label stamped gold "Armée Hessoise"; clean. Paris, auction, 1956.

Garnisons Regiment Knoblauch

One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with halberds. One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one boy soldier playing drum, 2 with muskets, 2 with halberds. Small oblong folio; full pebble-grain dark green levant, stamped and tooled gold, with maroon levant cover label stamped gold "Armée Hessoise"; clean. Paris, auction, 1956.

Garibaldische Freischärler im Hintergrund

Hand-colored line-lithographic plate, being Episoden a.d. Sardin. Krieg, B. 7; Italian peasant leading Austrian infantrymen in countryside and pointing towards right, two Garibaldi followers hiding in shrubbery at left. From: 'Episoden aus dem Sardinischen Krieg. Bilderbogen von M. Trentsensky. Wien. Österreich. 1859'. Hand-colored line-lithographic plate, being Episoden a.d. Sardin. Krieg, B. 7; Italian peasant leading Austrian infantrymen in countryside and pointing towards right, two Garibaldi followers hiding in shrubbery at left. From: 'Episoden aus dem Sardinischen Krieg. Bilderbogen von M. Trentsensky. Wien. Österreich. 1859'. Oblong medium folio; margins; creased.

Garibaldini, 1867: Guide del Generale Acerbi

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; mounted figure of staff officer in navy blue uniform, kepi. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; mounted figure of staff officer in navy blue uniform, kepi. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1866: Ufficiale di Stato Maggiore; Compagnia Sussidaria e Sanitaria

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of staff officer and sanitation worker, in scarlet jackets, blue trousers, kepis. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of staff officer and sanitation worker, in scarlet jackets, blue trousers, kepis. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1866: Genio; Treno militare; Treno borghese

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 3 standing uniform figures of infantryman and 2 hostlers with horsewhips. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 3 standing uniform figures of infantryman and 2 hostlers with horsewhips. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1866: Bersaglieri

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantry officer and soldier, in light blue uniforms and kepis. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantry officer and soldier, in light blue uniforms and kepis. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1860: Zuavo; Battaglione Bologna

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of zouave, in scarlet jacket and fez, and infantryman, in dark blue coat, kepi, both with rifles. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of zouave, in scarlet jacket and fez, and infantryman, in dark blue coat, kepi, both with rifles. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1860: Voluntarii Inglesi; Voluntarii Ecclesiastici Siciliani

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen in white and black uniforms, respectively. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen in white and black uniforms, respectively. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1860: Ufficiale di Fanteria; Legione Cacciatori del Tevere

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen, 1 in bright red jacket and blue trousers, the other in light blue jacket, gray trousers. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen, 1 in bright red jacket and blue trousers, the other in light blue jacket, gray trousers. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1860: Ufficiale di Fanteria; Btg. Bersaglieri Tanara

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 3 standing figures of officer and infantrymen, 2 in scarlet jackets, 1 in blue overcoat. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 3 standing figures of officer and infantrymen, 2 in scarlet jackets, 1 in blue overcoat. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1860: Guide di Garibaldi (Ufficiali)

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of staff officers under Garibaldi, wearing kepis. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of staff officers under Garibaldi, wearing kepis. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1860: Figli della Liberta; Cacciatori dell'Etna

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of cadet, in off-white uniform, red fez, and infantryman in brown jacket, red kepi. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of cadet, in off-white uniform, red fez, and infantryman in brown jacket, red kepi. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1860: Compagnia Svizzera; Brigata Basilicata

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen, 1 in black jacket and kepi, leaning on grounded rifle, the other in scarlet jacket and white trousers. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen, 1 in black jacket and kepi, leaning on grounded rifle, the other in scarlet jacket and white trousers. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1860: Colonna Medici

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of officer and infantryman, in dark gray jackets, white trousers, kepis. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of officer and infantryman, in dark gray jackets, white trousers, kepis. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from p. of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1860: Colonna Cosenz

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen wearing dark blue bedrolls, kepis. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen wearing dark blue bedrolls, kepis. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1860: Brigata Sacchi; Carabinieri Genovesi

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 3 standing figures of infantrymen, 2 in light blue uniforms, 1 in off-white. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 3 standing figures of infantrymen, 2 in light blue uniforms, 1 in off-white. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldini, 1860: Brigata Milano

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 3 marching figures, 1 in dark green uniform, 2 in white. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 3 marching figures, 1 in dark green uniform, 2 in white. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from p. of handwritten notes by artist)

Garibaldianer Inf.

Garibaldianer Inf.

Brown University

One of a pair of original ink and watercolor drawings signed by Scharf; standing figure of infantryman in white trousers, red tunic and cap, blue cape. One of a pair of original ink and watercolor drawings signed by Scharf; standing figure of infantryman in white trousers, red tunic and cap, blue cape. Upright, matted together; margins intact; clean.

Garibaldi's polka

Garibaldi's polka

Brown University

Garibaldi in red shirt riding through street of town or city, receiving acclaim from cheering populace; R. J. Hamerton, Stannard & Dixon. Garibaldi in red shirt riding through street of town or city, receiving acclaim from cheering populace; R. J. Hamerton, Stannard & Dixon. By T. Browne. Pr. 3/-

Garibaldi's march

Garibaldi's march

Brown University

Subject: full-length portrait of Garibaldi in red shirt and cloak, landscape background with distant lake; signed J. Brandard; M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. Subject: full-length portrait of Garibaldi in red shirt and cloak, landscape background with distant lake; signed J. Brandard; M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. Title continues: For the piano forte by J. Pridham. Pr. 3/-

Garibaldi's march

Garibaldi's march

Brown University

Subject: full-length portrait of Garibaldi in red shirt and cloak, landscape background with distant lake; signed J. Brandard; M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. Subject: full-length portrait of Garibaldi in red shirt and cloak, landscape background with distant lake; signed J. Brandard; M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. Title continues: For the piano forte by J. Pridham. Pr. 3/-