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

Trumpeter, 1st Life Guards

Colored lithograph; mounted figure riding toward right, holding trumpet; 2 smaller mounted figures in right background. Colored lithograph; mounted figure riding toward right, holding trumpet; 2 smaller mounted figures in right background. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; soiled.

Trumpeter, 1860, and officer and non-commissioned officer of Engineers

One of a collection of 7 original watercolors signed by Hoffmann of uniform groups. Two figures on horseback, and one standing while writing in a notebook. One of a collection of 7 original watercolors signed by Hoffmann of uniform groups. Two figures on horseback, and one standing while writing in a notebook. Small folio; unbound; yellowed and slightly soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Title provided by cataloger. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.

Trumpeter of First Life Guards, c.1900

Original watercolor signed by monogram J.S.M.; mounted trumpeter in state dress, 3/4 front view, facing left, Round Tower at Windsor in left background. Original watercolor signed by monogram J.S.M.; mounted trumpeter in state dress, 3/4 front view, facing left, Round Tower at Windsor in left background. Small upright folio; no margins; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Trumpeter

Trumpeter

Brown University

6th in suite of 8 watercolors of mounted uniform figures (by Lawson) after original painting of 1802; mounted trumpeter in red coat, tan jacket, helmet, playing trumpet, facing left. 6th in suite of 8 watercolors of mounted uniform figures (by Lawson) after original painting of 1802; mounted trumpeter in red coat, tan jacket, helmet, playing trumpet, facing left. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson, from original documents". London, Lawson, 1959.

Trumpeter

Trumpeter

Brown University

One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in blue sitting on gray horse and blowing trumpet. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in blue sitting on gray horse and blowing trumpet. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Trull's quick step: As performed by the Boston Brigade Band

composed and respectfully dedicated to Lieut. Ezra Trull Jr. of the City Greys by T. Bricher. For piano. Hand-colored cover lithographic illustration by Thayer: 3/4 length portrait of Ezra Trull in regimental uniform, landscape and drapery in the background. "Respectfully dedicated to Lieut. Ezra Trull Jr. of the City Greys"--cover.

Trull's quick step: As performed by the Boston Brigade Band

composed and respectfully dedicated to Lieut. Ezra Trull Jr. of the City Greys by T. Bricher. For piano. Cover lithographic illustration by Thayer: 3/4 length portrait of Ezra Trull in regimental uniform, landscape and drapery in the background. "Respectfully dedicated to Lieut. Ezra Trull Jr. of the City Greys"--cover.

Truck driving through ruined French village, c. 1945

Original acrylic painting, signed and dated by Stevenson; large (waste disposal?) truck driving down street in bombed-out French village. Original acrylic painting, signed and dated by Stevenson; large (waste disposal?) truck driving down street in bombed-out French village. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994. title provided by cataloger

Truck and crane

Truck and crane

Brown University

One of a collection of 27 sketches in a sketchbook by Stevenson, pg. 3. Pen and ink sketch of amphibious vehicle and crane at harbor. One of a collection of 27 sketches in a sketchbook by Stevenson, pg. 3. Pen and ink sketch of amphibious vehicle and crane at harbor. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.

Troupes russes. Infanterie de Lignes en campagne

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Troupes russes no. 4. Garde Impériale Sergeant

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Troupes russes no. 3. Garde Impériale Grenadier

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Troupes russes no. 16. Canonier a Pied

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Troupes russes no. 1. Grenadier d'Elite des troupes de ligne

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Troupes Prussiennes. Corps de Cavalerie Bosniaque

One of a collection of 3 small engravings of Prussian military types, engraved by Masson after Martinet. Two troopers, one mounted, the other dismounted holding lance One of a collection of 3 small engravings of Prussian military types, engraved by Masson after Martinet. Two troopers, one mounted, the other dismounted holding lance Oblong, mounted together on small folio board; margins trimmed; foxed. Series title supplied by cataloger. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1954.

Troupes Preussienne Officier des Garde du Corps

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Troupes Preussienne Gardes du Corps Grande Tenue

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Troupes preussienne Garde royale

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Troupes Preussienne Garde Royale

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Troupes preussienne Garde du corps

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Troupes Preussienne : Landwehr 4ere Regiment

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Troupes françaises. Chevaux-legers hollandais. Colonel 2ier regiment

One of a collection of 4 somewhat crude watercolors of uniform figures, evidently copied and/or varied from plates after Aaron Martinet. One of a collection of 4 somewhat crude watercolors of uniform figures, evidently copied and/or varied from plates after Aaron Martinet. Upright, mounted on white paper; no margins; foxing. Series title supplied by cataloger Paris, Grangié sale, 1965.

Troupes Françaises (1796) Armée du Rhin

One of a pair of color aquatint plates of military scenes, bearing inscription: "Bleuler in Feürthalen bey Schaffhauen 1796.." One of a pair of color aquatint plates of military scenes, bearing inscription: "Bleuler in Feürthalen bey Schaffhauen 1796.." Oblong folio, margins. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1949.

Troupes Etrangeres. Regiment Suisses. Grenadier 1er Regt. 1812

6th in collection of 6 original pencil and watercolor drawings for lithographic series by Lami and Vernet; standing uniform figure of infantryman, leaning on grounded rifle, other troops in background. 6th in collection of 6 original pencil and watercolor drawings for lithographic series by Lami and Vernet; standing uniform figure of infantryman, leaning on grounded rifle, other troops in background. Small, mounted on white board, unbound; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1948.

Troupes Etrangeres. Regiment de la Vistule. Sapeur. de 1808-1814

5th in collection of 6 original pencil and watercolor drawings for lithographic series by Lami and Vernet; standing uniform figure of sapper in apron, with shouldered rifle, holding axe. 5th in collection of 6 original pencil and watercolor drawings for lithographic series by Lami and Vernet; standing uniform figure of sapper in apron, with shouldered rifle, holding axe. Small, mounted on white board, unbound; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1948.

Troupes anglaises et ecossaises

One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Camp scene; figure shoeing horse in foreground, portable bellows on wagon on left, anvil, soldier talking to woman vendor in right background. Plate No. 25. One of a collection of 21 mounted small engraved plates by and after Duplessis-Bertaux of military and other scenes. Camp scene; figure shoeing horse in foreground, portable bellows on wagon on left, anvil, soldier talking to woman vendor in right background. Plate No. 25. Oblong; tan paper; yellowed; bound in maroon cloth, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1966.

Troupes anglaises de l'Inde

Original ink and watercolor drawing initialed by 'P'.; 2 standing figures, showing front and rear of 2 cavalry officers in elaborately laced and frogged lancer jackets of green faced with crimson and with gold lace etc., white trousers with crimson stripes and lace, crimson shakos with white hangings and plume, green and gold band at top, red pompom. Original ink and watercolor drawing initialed by 'P'.; 2 standing figures, showing front and rear of 2 cavalry officers in elaborately laced and frogged lancer jackets of green faced with crimson and with gold lace etc., white trousers with crimson stripes and lace, crimson shakos with white hangings and plume, green and gold band at top, red pompom. Upright, matted; margins; soiled, repaired tear, spots. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.