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

French troops thirsting for glory in the depth of the Dutch War

Colored lithograph caricature; French troops attempting advance through flood water to city in left distance. Colored lithograph caricature; French troops attempting advance through flood water to city in left distance. Oblong medium folio; margins trimmed close; clean. London, Spencer, 1955. Title: FRENCH TROOPS THIRSTING FOR GLORY IN THE DEPTH OF THE DUTCH WAR. Caption: London; Published by Thos. McLean. 26. Haymarket, Decr.11, 1832 Sign: JARDIN DE HARMONY Sign: ...WATER...

French troops resting, 1813

One of a set of 8 unsigned etched plates of foot soldiers; 3 soldiers resting, one seated on a rock. One of a set of 8 unsigned etched plates of foot soldiers; 3 soldiers resting, one seated on a rock. Small oblong, unbound; slightly soiled, in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold "French Troops in Germany, 1812-12. Etchings". Title supplied by cataloger. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

French troops provisioning, 1813

One of a collection of 8 unsigned etched plates of foot soldiers on the march, bivouacking, attending or transporting wounded, cooking, etc. Four soldiers, one on horseback with scythe and hay on saddle, two soldiers looking at looted material on the ground, another holding a large sack of loot on his back talking to a woman (wife?) on horseback with baby One of a collection of 8 unsigned etched plates of foot soldiers on the march, bivouacking, attending or transporting wounded, cooking, etc. Four soldiers, one on horseback with scythe and hay on saddle, two soldiers looking at looted material on the ground, another holding a large sack of loot on his back talking to a woman (wife?) on horseback with baby Small oblong, unbound; slightly soiled, in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold "French Troops in Germany, 1812-13. Etchings". Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961. Title supplied by cataloger.

French troops in village during battle

Original bistre and gray wash drawing signed by T. Maris (?); mounted troops going into battle, farm or village buildings in background, bomb exploding in center. Original bistre and gray wash drawing signed by T. Maris (?); mounted troops going into battle, farm or village buildings in background, bomb exploding in center. Oblong, matted medium folio; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French troops in trench watching tanks pass by

8th in collection of 8 woodblock pl. after Berne-Bellecour, Jonas; French infantry in trench at left watching two tanks pass by at right. 8th in collection of 8 woodblock pl. after Berne-Bellecour, Jonas; French infantry in trench at left watching two tanks pass by at right. Small folio, unbound; slightly yellowed; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels st. gold "Berne-Bellecour. French military scenes, 1915-1916". Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961. title provided by cataloger

French troops in Canada, French and Indian Wars

Original watercolor signed and inscribed by Lelièpvre; soldiers advancing in the brush, with Indian guide. Ink dedication by the artist to 'Madame John Nicholas Brown'. Original watercolor signed and inscribed by Lelièpvre; soldiers advancing in the brush, with Indian guide. Ink dedication by the artist to 'Madame John Nicholas Brown'. Small upright folio; margins intact; clean. Presented, 1962, by Eugène Lelièpvre. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French troops during halt in mountains in Spain

Original watercolor initialed bottom left: 'O.P.'; halt of infantry during march through mountains, woman camp follower on right. Original watercolor initialed bottom left: 'O.P.'; halt of infantry during march through mountains, woman camp follower on right. Oblong, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1947. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French troops cooking, 1813

One of a set of 8 unsigned etched plates of foot soldiers; 2 soldiers on the ground cooking, while a third soldier brings them firewood. One of a set of 8 unsigned etched plates of foot soldiers; 2 soldiers on the ground cooking, while a third soldier brings them firewood. Small upright, unbound; slightly soiled, in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold "French Troops in Germany, 1812-13. Etchings". Title supplied by cataloger. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

French troops conversing, 1813

One of a set of 8 unsigned plates of foot soldiers on the march, bivouacking, attending or transporting wounded, cooking, etc. Group of nine soldiers standing and talking One of a set of 8 unsigned plates of foot soldiers on the march, bivouacking, attending or transporting wounded, cooking, etc. Group of nine soldiers standing and talking Small oblong, unbound; slightly soiled, in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold "French Troops in Germany, 1812-1812. Etchings". Title supplied by cataloger. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

French troops and civilians transporting wounded, 1813

One of a set of 8 unsigned etched plates of foot soldiers on the march, bivouacking, attending or transporting wounded, cooking, etc.; woman pulling wheelbarrow with wounded man on it, pushed by soldier, another walks by. A wounded man is placed in another wheelbarrow by two soldiers. One of a set of 8 unsigned etched plates of foot soldiers on the march, bivouacking, attending or transporting wounded, cooking, etc.; woman pulling wheelbarrow with wounded man on it, pushed by soldier, another walks by. A wounded man is placed in another wheelbarrow by two soldiers. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold "French Troops in Germany, 1812-1813. Etchings". Title supplied by cataloger. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

French stretcher-bearers and wounded, c. 1766

Original unsigned sanguine drawing; 2 stretcher-bearers removing wounded soldier from battelfield, 2 mounted hussars in background. Original unsigned sanguine drawing; 2 stretcher-bearers removing wounded soldier from battelfield, 2 mounted hussars in background. Upright, mounted on white paper, matted; no margins; clean; from collection of Prince Georg of Saxony. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French street-fighting in the 1830 Revolution

Partially (and crudely) hand-colored engraving (by Friedrich Campe?); cavalry and infantry charging in foreground against civilian demonstrators advancing down city street, sniper firing and persons throwing objects from windows above. Partially (and crudely) hand-colored engraving (by Friedrich Campe?); cavalry and infantry charging in foreground against civilian demonstrators advancing down city street, sniper firing and persons throwing objects from windows above. Small oblong folio, mounted on paper; margins entirely trimmed away. Title supplied by cataloger

French standard-bearer with standard of St. Barbara (?)

Original unsigned ink drawing; standard bearer upholding flag showing St. Barbara ?) holding sword and palm, seated near her tower. Siege battle in background. Original unsigned ink drawing; standard bearer upholding flag showing St. Barbara ?) holding sword and palm, seated near her tower. Siege battle in background. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French staff officers on the march, c.1814

Original watercolor signed and dated by Finart; group of hussar and other officers, mounted, riding towards left. Original watercolor signed and dated by Finart; group of hussar and other officers, mounted, riding towards left. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Redfern, 1955.

French Staff Officers in the Peninsula, c. 1812

Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing (by Dighton); mounted and standing officers on bluff, observing battle in right background. Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing (by Dighton); mounted and standing officers on bluff, observing battle in right background. Small upright, 2 pieces [cf. FrO1812sf-3a], mounted on cream boards, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1963. title provided by cataloger

French staff and guides in field, c. 1824

Original ink sketch signed by Flandrin; mounted staff officers and guides in field receiving report from aide, small cavalry figures charging in background. Original ink sketch signed by Flandrin; mounted staff officers and guides in field receiving report from aide, small cavalry figures charging in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French Spahis and Chasseurs d'Afrique on reconnaisance in Africa

Original ink and watercolor drawing signed and dated bottom right by Detaille, for 'L'Armée Francaise', volume 2; mounted spahis and soldiers in ravine. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed and dated bottom right by Detaille, for 'L'Armée Francaise', volume 2; mounted spahis and soldiers in ravine. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger

French Spahi, Officer, Sailor and Trompette of Cent-Gardes

Original unsigned watercolor drawing dated 22 juli 1857; 4 standing uniform figures. Original unsigned watercolor drawing dated 22 juli 1857; 4 standing uniform figures. Oblong; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

French soldiers, c. 1910

Gelatin POP print photograph; 3 infantrymen and 2 military messengers (1 with bicycle), on sidewalk, posing to display uniforms, 3 officers looking on from raised portico, behind iron railing. Gelatin POP print photograph; 3 infantrymen and 2 military messengers (1 with bicycle), on sidewalk, posing to display uniforms, 3 officers looking on from raised portico, behind iron railing. Oblong, in envelope; no margins; image faded around upper edge. title provided by cataloger

French soldiers, c. 1798

Unsigned sheet of original ink sketches of French cavalry soldiers of Republican period. Unsigned sheet of original ink sketches of French cavalry soldiers of Republican period. Upright medium folio; margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958.

French soldiers with woman and children at café or tavern

Original pencil and watercolor sketch (by Gavarni?); soldiers seated on bench at table with woman and small boy, one holding little girl on lap, other soldier figures in background. Original pencil and watercolor sketch (by Gavarni?); soldiers seated on bench at table with woman and small boy, one holding little girl on lap, other soldier figures in background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1955.

French soldiers relaxing in the Bois de Boulogne, c. 1823

Color lithograph signed and dated bottom right: Edw. Hull, 1823; non-commissioned officers of hussars, Chasseurs à Cheval and grenadiers escorting young women, dancing etc., 4-piece orchestra on platform in background. Color lithograph signed and dated bottom right: Edw. Hull, 1823; non-commissioned officers of hussars, Chasseurs à Cheval and grenadiers escorting young women, dancing etc., 4-piece orchestra on platform in background. Oblong medium folio; margins entirely trimmed away. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1972. Title supplied by cataloger

French soldiers relaxing in camp, c. 1779

Original unsigned watercolor; group of soldiers seated and resting (one drinking) in encampment, showing grenadier, artilleryman and soldier from Swiss or Irish regiment, smaller figures near tent and wagon in background including woman. Original unsigned watercolor; group of soldiers seated and resting (one drinking) in encampment, showing grenadier, artilleryman and soldier from Swiss or Irish regiment, smaller figures near tent and wagon in background including woman. Upright, matted; no margins; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French soldiers receiving uniforms and guns

Colored lithograph (by and?) after Vernet; soldier in pre-1812 bonnet de police in bare feet holding his shoes, being issued gun from supply wagon, other soldiers at left and right trying on uniforms, landscape background. Colored lithograph (by and?) after Vernet; soldier in pre-1812 bonnet de police in bare feet holding his shoes, being issued gun from supply wagon, other soldiers at left and right trying on uniforms, landscape background. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. London, auction, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

French soldiers marching through barricade in Paris, 1848

Original unsigned watercolor; foot and mounted troops in street after passing through barricades at right, tricolour hanging from window in background, dead man slumping out one window. Original unsigned watercolor; foot and mounted troops in street after passing through barricades at right, tricolour hanging from window in background, dead man slumping out one window. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French soldiers leading German prisoners

Colored caricature after Hansi (pseudonym of Johann Jacob Waltz) dated 1915 by artist; three French soldiers leading German prisoners of war along country road out of France and away from the direction of Colmar. One French soldier carries a German border post. Colored caricature after Hansi (pseudonym of Johann Jacob Waltz) dated 1915 by artist; three French soldiers leading German prisoners of war along country road out of France and away from the direction of Colmar. One French soldier carries a German border post. New York, Rockman Prints, 1965. Title supplied by cataloger

French soldiers in village street

Original pencil sketch bottom left: 'H. Martins' (or Martin?), signed; soldiers talking or arguing in street outside tavern, buildings and tall signpost in background. Original pencil sketch bottom left: 'H. Martins' (or Martin?), signed; soldiers talking or arguing in street outside tavern, buildings and tall signpost in background. Square, matted medium folio; no margins. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French soldiers in rain capes, c. 1848

First of pair of original unsigned pencil and watercolor sketches, showing 2 soldiers in capes standing against wall in rain. First of pair of original unsigned pencil and watercolor sketches, showing 2 soldiers in capes standing against wall in rain. 2 pieces [cf. FrO1845sf-2b], matted; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger