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 infantry in the Peninsula, c. 1812

Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing (by Dighton); standing and seated infantrymen on riverbank, encampment site and cliff-top fortress in background. Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing (by Dighton); standing and seated infantrymen on riverbank, encampment site and cliff-top fortress in background. Small upright, 2 pieces [cf. FrO1812sf-3b], mounted on cream boards, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1963. title provided by cataloger

French infantry in camp

French infantry in camp

Brown University

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 outside tents, rear view of woman, child and horse in left foreground. 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 outside tents, rear view of woman, child and horse in left foreground. 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 in bivouac

Uncolored lithographic plate after Bellangé; group of soldiers standing and reclining under tree near farmhouse, arms stacked at left, sentry in distance. Uncolored lithographic plate after Bellangé; group of soldiers standing and reclining under tree near farmhouse, arms stacked at left, sentry in distance. Small oblong folio, matted folio; margins entirely trimmed away. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

French infantry in bivouac

Original watercolor for lithograph of French infantry in bivouac. Original watercolor for lithograph of French infantry in bivouac. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

French infantry in battle, Franco-Prussian War

Original gouache painting signed bottom right: 'Charles Morel'; infantry firing-emplacement on battlefield, directing officer standing on knoll in centre, violent battle in background. Original gouache painting signed bottom right: 'Charles Morel'; infantry firing-emplacement on battlefield, directing officer standing on knoll in centre, violent battle in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.

French infantry ensign, c.1830

Original watercolor on tan paper, signed by Heath; figure of ensign with flag standing near rocks at left, small figures of marching soldiers in background. Original watercolor on tan paper, signed by Heath; figure of ensign with flag standing near rocks at left, small figures of marching soldiers in background. Square, matted medium folio; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

French infantry arriving at siege of Yorktown, 1781

Modern color print after painting by Blarenberghe at the Palace of Versailles; panoramic scene of siege of Yorktown, with French troops marching up lane toward siege lines on horizon. Modern color print after painting by Blarenberghe at the Palace of Versailles; panoramic scene of siege of Yorktown, with French troops marching up lane toward siege lines on horizon. Oblong large folio; margins severely trimmed; clean. title provided by cataloger

French infantry and cavalry on campaign in Austrian Tyrol, c. 1804

Original ink and watercolor drawing attributed to Altmutter; halt of infantry and cavalry officers and soldiers in country, soldier leaning over to talk to peasant woman seated in foreground. Original ink and watercolor drawing attributed to Altmutter; halt of infantry and cavalry officers and soldiers in country, soldier leaning over to talk to peasant woman seated in foreground. Oblong, matted; no margins; slightly worn. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title and subtitle supplied by cataloger

French Infanterie Légère in woods

Colored lithograph by C. de Lasteyrie after Charlet; 2 groups of infantrymen standing near trees during halt or rest in woods. Colored lithograph by C. de Lasteyrie after Charlet; 2 groups of infantrymen standing near trees during halt or rest in woods. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

French Imperial Guard Grenadier on sentry duty, c. 1812

Original unsigned watercolor (by Lami); sentry figure in left foreground, tents with flag in right background, small soldier figures drawn up in left distance; pencil and wash drawing of mounted grenadier officer on verso. Original unsigned watercolor (by Lami); sentry figure in left foreground, tents with flag in right background, small soldier figures drawn up in left distance; pencil and wash drawing of mounted grenadier officer on verso. Small square, mounted on board; no margins; small tear at top; clean. Title supplied by cataloger

French hussars on the March, 1781

Original sepia wash drawing signed and dated by Le Paön; 3 hussars riding along country road, supply wagon and other hussars folling in left background, château in right distance. Original sepia wash drawing signed and dated by Le Paön; 3 hussars riding along country road, supply wagon and other hussars folling in left background, château in right distance. Oblong folio, in ink and watercolor enframement. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1967.

French Hussars charging against Cossacks

Lithograph by and after Vernet, printed by Engelmann; hussars charging towards left, one jumping over abandoned artillery carriage, small figures of fleeing cossacks in background. Lithograph by and after Vernet, printed by Engelmann; hussars charging towards left, one jumping over abandoned artillery carriage, small figures of fleeing cossacks in background. Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1972.

French Hussars and Austrian Dragoons in Combat

Original watercolor (not contemporary) signed by Jung; cavalry combat. Original watercolor (not contemporary) signed by Jung; cavalry combat. Oblong, mounted on blue paper; no margins; clean. Signature: Th. Jung Paris, Robert Prouté, 1965.

French hussar, c. 1814

French hussar, c. 1814

Brown University

Original unsigned watercolor (by Vernet, for series engraving by Debucourt); mounted hussar with drawn sword galloping towards left. Original unsigned watercolor (by Vernet, for series engraving by Debucourt); mounted hussar with drawn sword galloping towards left. Upright medium folio, matted folio; no margins; slightly soiled and worn. Paris, Bihn, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

French hussar, c. 1802

French hussar, c. 1802

Brown University

Unsigned original (?) ink drawing on gray paper; mounted hussar uniform figure with drawn sword. Unsigned original (?) ink drawing on gray paper; mounted hussar uniform figure with drawn sword. Upright, mounted on buff paper; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1960.

French hussar, 1795

French hussar, 1795

Brown University

Original watercolor by Armand-Dumaresq; dismounted hussar holding horse and smoking pipe in countryside. Original watercolor by Armand-Dumaresq; dismounted hussar holding horse and smoking pipe in countryside. Upright, matted folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Cart, 1953.

French hussar sentry, c. 1823

Original watercolor by H., M(artens); mounted hussar sentry in foreground, in desert or countryside, small sentry figure in left background, encampment in right distance. Original watercolor by H., M(artens); mounted hussar sentry in foreground, in desert or countryside, small sentry figure in left background, encampment in right distance. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

French hussar of the 3rd regiment, c. 1805

Unsigned original ink and watercolor drawing; standing uniform figure, outdoors, sabretache with numeral 3 on ground at right; shako should instead be black? Unsigned original ink and watercolor drawing; standing uniform figure, outdoors, sabretache with numeral 3 on ground at right; shako should instead be black? Small upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger New York, Soldier Shop, 1968.

French horse-artillerymen, c. 1821

Original wash drawing; unsigned (probably by Vernet), left portion unfinished; 2 horse-artilleryment mounting near gun-carriage at right. Original wash drawing; unsigned (probably by Vernet), left portion unfinished; 2 horse-artilleryment mounting near gun-carriage at right. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951.

French horse artillery; Barracks, c. 1914

2 collodion print photographs; 1) large squadron of French horse artillery massed in open, rolling plain, and 2) gate to military barracks in Paris(?), group of soldiers standing in front. 2 collodion print photographs; 1) large squadron of French horse artillery massed in open, rolling plain, and 2) gate to military barracks in Paris(?), group of soldiers standing in front. Upright, 2 photographs on black board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

French horse artillery, c. 1914

2 gelatin POP print photographs; 2 scenes of artillery caissons and horses in urban street. 2 gelatin POP print photographs; 2 scenes of artillery caissons and horses in urban street. Upright; mounted on black board; no margins; water stain on lower edge of larger print. title provided by cataloger

French horse artillery on Italian campaign

Engraved proof (after Duplessis-Bertaux); horse artillery struggling up slope from left and placing guns in right background; horses, soldiers and equipment only shown, landscape or background not filled in. Engraved proof (after Duplessis-Bertaux); horse artillery struggling up slope from left and placing guns in right background; horses, soldiers and equipment only shown, landscape or background not filled in. Oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

French horse artillery in Spain, 1823

Original watercolor signed by Dighton; horse artillery teams in action during battle on plain, mounted officer and aide in right foreground, wounded cuirassier at left. Original watercolor signed by Dighton; horse artillery teams in action during battle on plain, mounted officer and aide in right foreground, wounded cuirassier at left. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1963. title provided by cataloger

French guard of the Gardes des Voies de Communication smoking pipe, 1916

Original ink and watercolor drawing (one of three original images), signed and dated by Gonin; soldier type smoking pipe. He wears an armband with the letters 'G.V.C.' - Gardes des Voies de Communication (Railway protection guard force) Original ink and watercolor drawing (one of three original images), signed and dated by Gonin; soldier type smoking pipe. He wears an armband with the letters 'G.V.C.' - Gardes des Voies de Communication (Railway protection guard force) Upright, matted; margins, clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952 Title supplied by cataloger Signature: A. Gonin

French guard of the Gardes des Voies de Communication holding rifle and bayonet, 1916

Original ink and watercolor drawing (one of three original drawings), signed and dated by Gonin; infantryman with rifle, smoking pipe. He wears an armband with the letters 'G.V.C.' - Gardes des Voies de Communication (Railway protection guard force) Original ink and watercolor drawing (one of three original drawings), signed and dated by Gonin; infantryman with rifle, smoking pipe. He wears an armband with the letters 'G.V.C.' - Gardes des Voies de Communication (Railway protection guard force) Upright, matted; margins, clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger Signature: A. Gonin

French Guard at Boulogne, c.1795-1796.

Etching on vellum signed by Vyboud, printed by Charles Wittmann; sentry standing near pile of rocks on beach. Etching on vellum signed by Vyboud, printed by Charles Wittmann; sentry standing near pile of rocks on beach. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1963. Title supplied by cataloger

French grenadiers of the Imperial Guard, c. 1806

Original somewhat crude unsigned watercolor (by Tobler); 3 grenadiers with grounded guns standing together, outdoors Original somewhat crude unsigned watercolor (by Tobler); 3 grenadiers with grounded guns standing together, outdoors Small upright folio, mounted on paper; narrow black margins; clean Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

French grenadier uniforms, 1809

Sheet of original unsigned pencil and watercolor sketches (by Moltzheim?) of grenadier officer and soldier uniforms and details. Sheet of original unsigned pencil and watercolor sketches (by Moltzheim?) of grenadier officer and soldier uniforms and details. Small upright folio, matted; margins; creased, soiled. Not contemporary Title supplied by cataloger

French grenadier trumpeter, c. 1854

Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Rouffet; standing uniform figure of grenadier (or hussar?), trumpet in right hand, left hand hooked in belt. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Rouffet; standing uniform figure of grenadier (or hussar?), trumpet in right hand, left hand hooked in belt. Large upright folio; margins; slightly soiled. title provided by cataloger

French grenadier of the Old Guard, c. 1815

Original unsigned watercolor (by Charlet); standing figure with grounded gun. Original unsigned watercolor (by Charlet); standing figure with grounded gun. Small upright folio, mounted on grey board, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.