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

Fuss. Garde: Brandb. 2 Bataill.

6th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; infantryman and officer, both in navy blue jackets, gray trousers, facing each other. 6th in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; infantryman and officer, both in navy blue jackets, gray trousers, facing each other. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Fuss. Artillerie-Garde: Brandb. 1.Batt.

52nd in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of artilleryman and officer, both in dark blue jackets, gray trousers, black shakos. 52nd in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; 2 standing figures of artilleryman and officer, both in dark blue jackets, gray trousers, black shakos. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Fuss-(Feld)-Artillerie-Offizier u. Kanonier

One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figure on horseback facing left, another figure standing next to him. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figure on horseback facing left, another figure standing next to him. Unbound, yellowed; in green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Sachsen Uniforms. Beck. c. 1880"; plate trimmed. Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.

Fusiliers: sergeant, marching oder

105th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; rifle sergeant in scarlet jacket, brown trousers, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle. 105th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; rifle sergeant in scarlet jacket, brown trousers, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Fusiliers, 1816, 1837 (dated 1885) and 82nd Foot 1822

2 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer, matted together; 5 standing uniform figures. 2 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer, matted together; 5 standing uniform figures. Upright and narrow upright folios, matted together; no margins; clean. Title provided by cataloger.

Fusiliers marins, 1895

Fusiliers marins, 1895

Brown University

Original ink and watercolor drawing by Boisselier; uniform group of 5 figures, outdoors. Original ink and watercolor drawing by Boisselier; uniform group of 5 figures, outdoors. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger

Fusilieri 2o Legione - tenuta in marcia

One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier, in uniform, carrying gun and backpack, standing. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier, in uniform, carrying gun and backpack, standing. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.

Fusiliere 1o legione, tenuta in marcia

One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier, in uniform and with sword, carrying gun, standing, back towards us. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier, in uniform and with sword, carrying gun, standing, back towards us. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.

Füsilier-Rgt. Neu=Dohna no. 44

16th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; fusilier in blue coat, buff trousers, white leggings, red facings, outdoors. 16th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; fusilier in blue coat, buff trousers, white leggings, red facings, outdoors. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth cover label stamped gold "L. Scharf. Prussian uniforms, 1740-1. Original watercolors". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

Füsilier-Regt. Alt=Dohna no. 28

14th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; fusilier in blue coat, buff trousers, white leggings, red facings, outdoors. 14th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; fusilier in blue coat, buff trousers, white leggings, red facings, outdoors. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth cover label stamped gold "L. Scharf. Prussian uniforms, 1740-1. Original watercolors". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

Fusilier vom Leibregiment im 1700

2nd of 4 original ink drawings by Hoffmann for the above work; for Plate 16 : infantry uniform figure marching with rifle. 2nd of 4 original ink drawings by Hoffmann for the above work; for Plate 16 : infantry uniform figure marching with rifle. Upright folio; margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Fusilier Regiment von Alt-Lossberg

One of a collection of 37 hand colored engraved plates of uniform groups by J.C. Muller after Carl. 5 uniform figures; one with drum on back, 2 with rifles, 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 with drum on back, 2 with rifles, 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"; slightly yellowed. Paris, auction, 1956.

Füsilier Regiment Prinz Georg Wilh. v. Hessen-Darmstadt no. 47

17th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; fusilier in blue coat, white trousers, gold facings, outdoors. 17th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; fusilier in blue coat, white trousers, gold facings, outdoors. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth cover label stamped gold "L. Scharf. Prussian uniforms, 1740-1. Original watercolors". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

Fusilier ordinaire

Fusilier ordinaire

Brown University

One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing standing figure with rifle. One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing standing figure with rifle. Small, unbound; clean; in red box portfolio stamped gold: 'Project for Uniforms KK Household Troops.' New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.

Fusilier du Rgt. suisse de Salis-Samade

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in salmon, yellow and white facing left and holding rifle. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in salmon, yellow and white facing left and holding rifle. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; 3 holes in right margin. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Fusilier du Regt. suisse de Sonnenberg

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing left and holding rifle. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing left and holding rifle. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Fusilier du Regt. suisse de Courten

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle and facing right. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle and facing right. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Fusilier du Regt. suisse de Castella

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Fusilier du Regt. suisse d'Erlach

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and black with rifle resting against left shoulder and facing left. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and black with rifle resting against left shoulder and facing left. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Fusilier du Regt. suisse d'Eptingen

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white facing forward and holding rifle in left hand. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white facing forward and holding rifle in left hand. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Fusilier du Regt. suisse d'Eptingen

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white facing left and resting rifle against left shoulder. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red and white facing left and resting rifle against left shoulder. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Fusilier du Regt. de Courten suisse, 8e suisse 89eme

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue with rifle facing left. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann). Figure in red, white and blue with rifle facing left. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Fusilier du 9e Régt. d'Infie. de ligne Napolitaine, 1813

67th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of rifleman in white uniform, light blue trim, with grounded rifle, in profile facing right. 67th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of rifleman in white uniform, light blue trim, with grounded rifle, in profile facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Fusilier du 26eme. Regt. d'Infantie.

31st in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of rifleman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, loading rifle, facing toward right. 31st in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of rifleman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, loading rifle, facing toward right. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Fusilier du 23th Foot

Fusilier du 23th Foot

Brown University

27th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of rifleman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, grenadier hat, holding grounded rifle. 27th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of rifleman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, grenadier hat, holding grounded rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Fusilier de la Garde Nationale

One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue clutching rifle. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue clutching rifle. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.

Fusilier de la Garde

Fusilier de la Garde

Brown University

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in white, black and red with rifle. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in white, black and red with rifle. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Fusilier d'Infie. de Ligne 1831: tenue de campagne

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of riflemen, showing front and back views; 1st in blue shirt, red trousers, wearing bedroll, 2nd in long gray overcoat, holding rifle. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of riflemen, showing front and back views; 1st in blue shirt, red trousers, wearing bedroll, 2nd in long gray overcoat, holding rifle. Unbound; in blue marble board portfolio with gouache cover design, blue cloth back, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Fusilier 22eme. Regt. d'Infantie.

25th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, with hands on grounded rifle, in profile facing left. 25th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, with hands on grounded rifle, in profile facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Fusilier

Fusilier

Brown University

One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Back view of figure in red and white with black hat and front view of figure in red and white with white hat. One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Back view of figure in red and white with black hat and front view of figure in red and white with white hat. Small, unbound, clean; in red cloth slipcase, dark blue leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.