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

French infantrymen, c. 1818

Original unsigned ink sketch (attributed by seller to Géricault, but possibly by Carle Vernet instead); 3 figures of infantrymen on march. Original unsigned ink sketch (attributed by seller to Géricault, but possibly by Carle Vernet instead); 3 figures of infantrymen on march. Oblong, matted; margins; slightly worn. N.Y., Charles Hamilton, 1958. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French infantrymen, c. 1757

Original unsigned sanguine drawing (by Duplessis-Bertaux or Eisen?); 2 standing uniform figures, outdoors, showing rear and front views. Original unsigned sanguine drawing (by Duplessis-Bertaux or Eisen?); 2 standing uniform figures, outdoors, showing rear and front views. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; yellowed, slightly stained. Title supplied by cataloger. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

French infantrymen taking refreshments

Six French soldiers standing in a trench. One is carrying a stew pot while one drinks from a mug and a third is smoking a pipe Six French soldiers standing in a trench. One is carrying a stew pot while one drinks from a mug and a third is smoking a pipe Signed bottom left

French infantrymen skirmishing

Color lithograph after Heath; 3 infantrymen in woods; one lying wounded on ground, one firing at enemy, one preparing to load gun. Color lithograph after Heath; 3 infantrymen in woods; one lying wounded on ground, one firing at enemy, one preparing to load gun. Oblong, matted; margins; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

French infantrymen in Paris, 1871

Albumen print photograph; group portrait of infantrymen and vivandière manning barricade in Paris. Albumen print photograph; group portrait of infantrymen and vivandière manning barricade in Paris. Square, in white envelope; no margins; slightly stained, faded. title provided by cataloger

French infantrymen defending a wall in Belgium, 1832?

Original watercolor (by Martens?); French infantry firing across river from behind stone wall, drummer included in the group. Original watercolor (by Martens?); French infantry firing across river from behind stone wall, drummer included in the group. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French infantryman, light infantryman and cavalryman resting in the Crimea

Original unsigned watercolor (by Norie); one sitting and two standing soldiers resting on sandy plain. Original unsigned watercolor (by Norie); one sitting and two standing soldiers resting on sandy plain. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961. title provided by cataloger

French infantryman, c.1808, drinking from flask

Original charcoal and watercolor drawing signed by H. R.; standing figure of soldier with rifle, outdoors drinking from flask. Original charcoal and watercolor drawing signed by H. R.; standing figure of soldier with rifle, outdoors drinking from flask. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

French infantryman, c. 1855

Original watercolor signed by Gaildrau; infantryman with grounded rifle standing before ruins. Original watercolor signed by Gaildrau; infantryman with grounded rifle standing before ruins. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951. title provided by cataloger

French infantryman, c. 1795

Original unsigned pencil drawing (by Duplessis-Berteaux); standing uniform figure, arms crossed over musket. Original unsigned pencil drawing (by Duplessis-Berteaux); standing uniform figure, arms crossed over musket. Upright, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Brussels, Van den Neste, 1963.

French infantryman playing with child, c. 1845

Original unsigned pencil drawing (by Bellangé?); infantryman seated on bench dangling clown puppet before small girl on his lap, second infantryman and woman standing in right background. Original unsigned pencil drawing (by Bellangé?); infantryman seated on bench dangling clown puppet before small girl on his lap, second infantryman and woman standing in right background. Upright, matted; no margins; upper right corner restored.

French infantryman on campaign lighting pipe

Original pencil drawing, dated '25. 9bre 76' but unsigned; 3/4 view from rear of infantryman in campaign dress and pack lighting pipe, smaller figures of marching soldiers in background. Original pencil drawing, dated '25. 9bre 76' but unsigned; 3/4 view from rear of infantryman in campaign dress and pack lighting pipe, smaller figures of marching soldiers in background. Square, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger.

French infantryman of 13th Regiment eating soup

Original pastel and charcoal drawing by Gaildrau; seated soldier with bowl in one hand, spoon in the other. Original pastel and charcoal drawing by Gaildrau; seated soldier with bowl in one hand, spoon in the other. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949. title provided by cataloger

French infantryman leading 2 German prisoners

4th in collection of 8 woodblock pl. after Berne-Bellecour, Jonas; French poilu pulling 2 German prisoners over ridge. 4th in collection of 8 woodblock pl. after Berne-Bellecour, Jonas; French poilu pulling 2 German prisoners over ridge. 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 infantryman in Spain, c. 1823

Unsigned original watercolor; side view of infantryman on the march with pack etc. Unsigned original watercolor; side view of infantryman on the march with pack etc. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Soldier Shop, 1968. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French infantryman in field dress, c. 1870

Original unsigned pencil drawing (by Pils?); full-length uniform figure of infantryman, rear side view, wearing cap and backpack. Original unsigned pencil drawing (by Pils?); full-length uniform figure of infantryman, rear side view, wearing cap and backpack. Upright folio; margins; clean. title supplied by cataloger

French infantryman and Serbian officer observing from trench

Original watercolor signed by Wagner; French soldier and Serbian officer observing battlefield together from trench. Original watercolor signed by Wagner; French soldier and Serbian officer observing battlefield together from trench. Upright folio; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

French infantryman and dragoon carrying wounded soldier, 1813

Original ink and wash drawing signed and dated by Adam; 2 soldiers carrying another wounded one partly supported on gun carried horizontally, horse in right background. Original ink and wash drawing signed and dated by Adam; 2 soldiers carrying another wounded one partly supported on gun carried horizontally, horse in right background. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French infantryman and dead comrade on battlefield

Original charcoal and chalk drawing inscribed bottom right: 'Hte. Bgé'; standing infantryman gazing at dead soldier sprawled on ground at right. Original charcoal and chalk drawing inscribed bottom right: 'Hte. Bgé'; standing infantryman gazing at dead soldier sprawled on ground at right. Upright folio, mounted on brown paper; margins; creased, slightly foxed. Paris, Cart, 1956. title provided by cataloger

French infantryman

French infantryman

Brown University

1st of 3 original pencil drawings signed by Neumann; single standing infantry figure of Franco-Prussian War period, leaning on rifle. 1st of 3 original pencil drawings signed by Neumann; single standing infantry figure of Franco-Prussian War period, leaning on rifle. Upright medium folio, 3 pieces [cf. FrUO1875mf-1b-c], matted; margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

French infantry. X,2

French infantry. X,2

Brown University

One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,2 and of a soldier sitting on a rock facing left and drinking from a goblet. One of a collection of 34 etched plates (by and) after Watteau of soldier types, numbered X,2 and of a soldier sitting on a rock facing left and drinking from a goblet. Bound in 1/4 brown morocco stamped gold and beige cloth; yellowed and slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman, 1952. .

French infantry voltigeur in "tenue de route," c.1812

Original pencil drawing signed by H. B[ellangé]; standing figure in great-coat, pack etc., gun over shoulder. Original pencil drawing signed by H. B[ellangé]; standing figure in great-coat, pack etc., gun over shoulder. Small upright folio, mounted on blue-grey board, matted; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger London, David Ellis-Jones, 1978.

French infantry uniforms and standards, c. 1755

One of a suite of 3 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings showing uniform and standards or regiments: Dauphin, [See also: Lionnoi (s), La Tour du Pin] each with ink manuscript table of service, officers etc. below. One of a suite of 3 unsigned original ink and watercolor drawings showing uniform and standards or regiments: Dauphin, [See also: Lionnoi (s), La Tour du Pin] each with ink manuscript table of service, officers etc. below. Upright folio, on board mounts with watercolor borders; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, H.D. Lyon, 1963.

French infantry relaxing: eine Jager scene bei Blasewitz

From collection of etchings by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid) in 1 set of 14 unnumbered plates and 1 set of 12 numbered (1-6,10,12-16); military and campaign scenes showing French, Russian, Saxon, Austrian and Brunswick troops. In numbered series, numbers 1,2,3,6, and also 3 in unnumbered set, are identical with series of color aquatint plates of Saxon troops signed by Edward Hull. Camp scene, with French infantry repairing equipment, frolicking, dancing, etc., outside tents; city in distant background. From collection of etchings by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid) in 1 set of 14 unnumbered plates and 1 set of 12 numbered (1-6,10,12-16); military and campaign scenes showing French, Russian, Saxon, Austrian and Brunswick troops. In numbered series, numbers 1,2,3,6, and also 3 in unnumbered set, are identical with series of color aquatint plates of Saxon troops signed by Edward Hull. Camp scene, with French infantry repairing equipment, frolicking, dancing, etc., outside tents; city in distant background. Oblong, unbound; margins intact; clean, in maroon slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "A. Sauerweid & L. Beyer, Militär-Gruppen, 1813-1815". Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1954. title provided by cataloger

French infantry on the march, c. 1750

Engraving by Dufresne after La Rue; groups of infantry, with mounted officer, marching out of woods. Engraving by Dufresne after La Rue; groups of infantry, with mounted officer, marching out of woods. Narrow oblong, in white board mount; margins; soiled, creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. Title and subtitle provided by cataloger

French infantry on picket

Lithograph by Willich after Dighton, numbered 1; group of seven soldiers standing and sitting around fire. Lithograph by Willich after Dighton, numbered 1; group of seven soldiers standing and sitting around fire. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.

French infantry officer in town square

From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; figure of officer in blue jacket, white trousers, shako, standing with hand on hip in town square, man and woman in background. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; figure of officer in blue jacket, white trousers, shako, standing with hand on hip in town square, man and woman in background. Bound in maroon cloth, black leather label stamped gold "G. Schäfer. Troops quartered, Hamburg 1806-1813. Ms."; clean. Volume including typewritten title-page, list of drawings and text by Schäfer. title provided by cataloger

French infantry near railway building, Antibes, c. 1914

Gelatin DOP print photograph; group of infantrymen, with officer, standing (somewhat) at attention, facing toward right, railway station building in background. Gelatin DOP print photograph; group of infantrymen, with officer, standing (somewhat) at attention, facing toward right, railway station building in background. Oblong, in envelope; no margins; right edge slightly fractured, torn. title provided by cataloger

French Infantry manual of arms. no. 24

Hand-colored engraved plate hand numbered 24; 3 rows of infantry figures performing rifle evolutions. Hand-colored engraved plate hand numbered 24; 3 rows of infantry figures performing rifle evolutions. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled, worn. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1960. Title supplied by cataloger.

French Infantry landing from boat at night

Colored lithograph (by and) after Vernet; infantry landing from shallop in foreground near rocks and joining attack. Colored lithograph (by and) after Vernet; infantry landing from shallop in foreground near rocks and joining attack. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; margins entirely trimmed away; slightly worn. London, auction, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger