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

Garde Civique sédentaire, officiers

One of a pair of color lithograph plates number 1; uniform groups, outdoors. [See also Garde Civique sédentaire Grenadiers et Voltigeurs]. One of a pair of color lithograph plates number 1; uniform groups, outdoors. [See also Garde Civique sédentaire Grenadiers et Voltigeurs]. Small upright, matted together; margins trimmed; clean. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Garde civique sédentaire, grenadiers et voltigeurs

One of a pair of color lithograph plates numbered 2; uniform groups, outdoors. [See also: Garde Civique sédentaire, Officiers]. One of a pair of color lithograph plates numbered 2; uniform groups, outdoors. [See also: Garde Civique sédentaire, Officiers]. Small upright, matted together; margins trimmed; clean. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Garde Civique de la Belgique. Chasseurs è Cheval

One of a pair of color lithographs by Huard, printed by G. Simonau; infantry and cavalry uniform groups, outdoors. One of a pair of color lithographs by Huard, printed by G. Simonau; infantry and cavalry uniform groups, outdoors. Oblong folio, matted large folio; margins trimmed. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Garde civique de la Belgique: Cavalerie

Color lithograph by De Wasme after Madou; 3 mounted and dismounted uniform figures, outdoors. Color lithograph by De Wasme after Madou; 3 mounted and dismounted uniform figures, outdoors. Upright; margins.

Garde Bourgeoise de Munich, 1809

One of a set of 4 color engraved plates by and after Bollinger (copied from Lipowsky); 2 infantry, 1 cavalry and 1 artillery groups. One of a set of 4 color engraved plates by and after Bollinger (copied from Lipowsky); 2 infantry, 1 cavalry and 1 artillery groups. Upright, mounted on white paper; margins intact; bound in blue marble boards, blue leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Roulleau, 1960.

Game of cards

Game of cards

Brown University

Original unsigned ink sketch of two soldiers playing a game of cards. Original unsigned ink sketch of two soldiers playing a game of cards. Oblong small folio; tape on corners. Title supplied by cataloger.

Galvanism, or The Miraculous Recovery of the Unfotunate (sic) Miss Baily

Song sheet with hand colored engraved illustration after Cruikshank, published Jany. 28th, 1807; infantry officer, house servant wielding stick, and woman in bed chamber. Song sheet with hand colored engraved illustration after Cruikshank, published Jany. 28th, 1807; infantry officer, house servant wielding stick, and woman in bed chamber. Upright; plate mark, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1964.

Galop des Guides

Galop des Guides

Brown University

Band of the Guides performing near building and statue; initialled 'JB'?, printed by Leighton Bros, 4, Red Lion Square. Band of the Guides performing near building and statue; initialled 'JB'?, printed by Leighton Bros, 4, Red Lion Square. Dedié à mons, Mohr, chef de musique des Guides de l'Empereur, par Henri Laurent. Price 2/6.

Galloping knight with elaborately mantled helmet

Plate accompanies a collection of engraved plates (after Goltzius) of Landesknecht types. Plate accompanies a collection of engraved plates (after Goltzius) of Landesknecht types. Small folio, 3/4 red morocco stamped gold "H. Goltzius & T. de Bry - Wappenbuch - c. 1600". Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Galley sinking at sea

Galley sinking at sea

Brown University

2nd in pair of etchings, numbered 3 and 7, after Della Bella; galley capsizing and burning after battle at sea, survivors (and enemies?) in combat in rowboats in foreground. [See also: Galley loading]. 2nd in pair of etchings, numbered 3 and 7, after Della Bella; galley capsizing and burning after battle at sea, survivors (and enemies?) in combat in rowboats in foreground. [See also: Galley loading]. Narrow oblong folio, matted, margins; clean. Jamestown, RI, Jeremy North, 1952. title provided by cataloger

Galley disembarking

Galley disembarking

Brown University

1st in pair of etchings, numbered 3 and 7, after Della Bella, engraved by Chartres. 'Three galley slaves on the shore; to right, two slaves standing leaning on a barrel and one seated on the ground, with two galleys and two rowing boats to left, and various figures on the shore. c.1645' - British Museum. From 'Varie figure' [See also: Galley sinking at sea]. 1st in pair of etchings, numbered 3 and 7, after Della Bella, engraved by Chartres. 'Three galley slaves on the shore; to right, two slaves standing leaning on a barrel and one seated on the ground, with two galleys and two rowing boats to left, and various figures on the shore. c.1645' - British Museum. From 'Varie figure' [See also: Galley sinking at sea]. Oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. Jamestown, RI, Jeremy North, 1952. title provided by cataloger

Gallant little Belgium

Gallant little Belgium

Brown University

Subject: Begian infantryman climbing out of trench to charge with rifle and bayonet, Belgian flag behind; signed F. Avaline. Subject: Begian infantryman climbing out of trench to charge with rifle and bayonet, Belgian flag behind; signed F. Avaline. Title continues: An arrangement for piano of the Belgian National Song, "Gallant men of Liège" by Frederic Austin. 'This Song, written in 1790, is being sung to-day in every Belgian town and village. It shows that the heroism and self-sacrifice recently displayed by the gallant defenders of Liège is a heritage handed down to them from their heroic forefathers' Price 2/- net.

Gallant attack of Windham's small force on the Gwalior Contingent 26th Novr. 1857, at Pandoo Nudee

1st in collection of 8 (of 20) color lithographic plates after Greene; British infantry charging up low ridge against Indian artillery battery, fleeing Indian soldiers and fortress or castle in background. 1st in collection of 8 (of 20) color lithographic plates after Greene; British infantry charging up low ridge against Indian artillery battery, fleeing Indian soldiers and fortress or castle in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins. From 'Views in India during the Mutiny'. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Galioudji. Soldat de Marine

Hand colored lithograph by Villain; uniform figure, outdoors, walking towards right. 'Costumes Turcs', No. 6 Hand colored lithograph by Villain; uniform figure, outdoors, walking towards right. 'Costumes Turcs', No. 6 Large upright; margins; yellowed, worn. Paris, Grangié sale, 1966.

Galic Perfidy, or the National Troops Attachment to their General after their Defeat at Tournay

Etched caricature published May 12, 1792. 'General Theobald Dillon (three-quarter length) is being murdered by French soldiers, ruffianly fellows, most of whom wear cocked hats with a tricolour cockade. He is pierced with many bayonets, and his throat is cut; his head is dragged backwards by a man who grasps his hair in hands and teeth. He puts up an arm crying, "oh le Pauvre Dillon". A man with sabre raised to slash again, says, "Encore Encore." Two of the men say "Ca-ira". One who is using his bayonet says, "oh by Gar dis will be de brave news for de new association in England." One of the soldiers is an African' -- British Museum Etched caricature published May 12, 1792. 'General Theobald Dillon (three-quarter length) is being murdered by French soldiers, ruffianly fellows, most of whom wear cocked hats with a tricolour cockade. He is pierced with many bayonets, and his throat is cut; his head is dragged backwards by a man who grasps his hair in hands and teeth. He puts up an arm crying, "oh le Pauvre Dillon". A man with sabre raised to slash again, says, "Encore Encore." Two of the men say "Ca-ira". One who is using his bayonet says, "oh by Gar dis will be de brave news for de new association in England." One of the soldiers is an African' -- British Museum Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1964.

Galenterie à Prussienne

4th (?) of set of hand-colored humorous plates; Prussian officer romancing seated woman in stylish hat. 4th (?) of set of hand-colored humorous plates; Prussian officer romancing seated woman in stylish hat. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1956.

Galenterie à la Brunswickoise

2nd of 3 hand-colored engraved humorous plates; Brunswick hussar offering flowers to surprised woman. 2nd of 3 hand-colored engraved humorous plates; Brunswick hussar offering flowers to surprised woman. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close. Paris, auction, 1964.

G.L. von Blücher, Königl. Preuss. General Feldmarschall

Stipple-engraving by Bollinger after Frank; oval bust portrait in uniform and orders. Stipple-engraving by Bollinger after Frank; oval bust portrait in uniform and orders. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins; slight foxing. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

G.L. von Blücher, Königl. Preuss. General Feldmarschall

Stipple-engraving by G.A. Lehmann after Greve; bust portrait in uniform and orders. Stipple-engraving by G.A. Lehmann after Greve; bust portrait in uniform and orders. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins; slight foxing. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

G.I. patient, Hospital, Noumea, New Caledonia

Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Shannon, of a G.I. patient sitting on a cot with his head lowered; 8th General Hospital, Noumea, New Caledonia. Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Shannon, of a G.I. patient sitting on a cot with his head lowered; 8th General Hospital, Noumea, New Caledonia. Shannon served as a war artist with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific War Art Unit in 1943. Later became picture editor and illustrator for the Army Information and Education Division, New York, 1944-1946.

G.I. holding rifle

G.I. holding rifle

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Reeks; American infantryman, bare-chested, wearing helmet, holding rifle, looking toward right; tall vine branch in background. Original watercolor signed by Reeks; American infantryman, bare-chested, wearing helmet, holding rifle, looking toward right; tall vine branch in background. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign. title provided by cataloger

G. Washington

G. Washington

Brown University

Halftone plate reproducing engraving of 1781 by Jacques le Roy after Trumbull; Washington, full-length in uniform, foot on rock, hat and rolled paper in hands, black servant nearby with horse, river landscape in background. Halftone plate reproducing engraving of 1781 by Jacques le Roy after Trumbull; Washington, full-length in uniform, foot on rock, hat and rolled paper in hands, black servant nearby with horse, river landscape in background. Upright, mounted on cream board; stains; margins. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

G. Phipps Hornby (Admiral of the Fleet), 1887

Lithograph by Hanhart after photograph by Debenham & Co., Southsea, published July 1887; half-length portrait in uniform. Lithograph by Hanhart after photograph by Debenham & Co., Southsea, published July 1887; half-length portrait in uniform. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.

Fyel'dfyebyel'

Fyel'dfyebyel'

Brown University

2nd of 3 unsigned watercolors, probably copied from official documents; standing figure in black jacket and white trousers, facing slightly right, wearing short sword. 2nd of 3 unsigned watercolors, probably copied from official documents; standing figure in black jacket and white trousers, facing slightly right, wearing short sword. Small upright folio, matted together; margins intact; soiled, foxed. title in Russian, transliterated and translated by cataloger

Fuzzy Wuzzy

Fuzzy Wuzzy

Brown University

Original watercolor, signed and dated (1943?) by Murphy. Bust portrait of bare-chested native Papuan. Original watercolor, signed and dated (1943?) by Murphy. Bust portrait of bare-chested native Papuan. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.

Fütsche Jäger Corps

Fütsche Jäger Corps

Brown University

1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 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/)

Fussus in hostiles cuneos noetuq dieq peruigil

One of a suite of 12 mounted engraved plates including title page by Heinrich Ullrich after Mayr, all showing figures in military costume. Figure from behind walking holding arquebus over right shoulder and lighted match, holding stand in left hand One of a suite of 12 mounted engraved plates including title page by Heinrich Ullrich after Mayr, all showing figures in military costume. Figure from behind walking holding arquebus over right shoulder and lighted match, holding stand in left hand Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Paul Mayr & Heinrich Ulrich. Military Costume. Nürmberg". Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.