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

Freiwilligen-Corps nach Italien: Ausschliessendes Verlags-Eigenthum v. L.T. Neumann in Wien

Tinted lithograph by and after Cujetun (?), printed by J. Rauch; group of volunteers and recruits with boy, mostly in civilian dress, parading with flag and banners, husband, wife and child looking on. Tinted lithograph by and after Cujetun (?), printed by J. Rauch; group of volunteers and recruits with boy, mostly in civilian dress, parading with flag and banners, husband, wife and child looking on. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Freiwilligen Rückzug der Grossen Französischen Armée

Hand-colored line engraving (after Kobell?); tattered soldiers retreating across snow; semi-caricature intended to ridicule the campaign. Hand-colored line engraving (after Kobell?); tattered soldiers retreating across snow; semi-caricature intended to ridicule the campaign. Small oblong folio; margins intact; slight foxing, spotted with candle-wax. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1964. Caption: Freiwilligen Rückzug der Grossen Franz÷sischen Armée. Soldaten,! Freunde!! Franzosen!!! Wider Gott, Natur und Barbarei kann Ich, K÷nnt Ihr nicht kämpfen. Den ueberrest meiner Armée sol mein vielgeliebter Schwager der K÷nig von Neapel in die Winter-Quartiere führen. Freundschaftlich gesinnte V÷lker, welche wir befreit und glücklich gemacht haben, werden Euch mit liebe emphangen und mit Wohlthaten überhäufen. (aus dem letzten Tagesbefehl. Napoleons an seine Armée.) Headline(s): 29 Bulletin

Freiwilligen Landsturm zu Pferd der freien Stadt Frankfurt a/M.

Original watercolor (by Peroux after F. Susenbeth); group of mounted uniform figures on road, landscape background. Original watercolor (by Peroux after F. Susenbeth); group of mounted uniform figures on road, landscape background. Oblong medium folio; no margins; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Linienbatallon Gemeiner u Unteroffizier der Schützen Compie.

5th in collection of 6 colored and uncolored engravings and lithographic plates; full-length uniform figures of two infantrymen in conversation, outdoors. 5th in collection of 6 colored and uncolored engravings and lithographic plates; full-length uniform figures of two infantrymen in conversation, outdoors. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, black leather labels stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1956.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Linienbataillon Gemeiner u Unteroffizier der Schützen Compie.

14th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman in conversation, in dark blue uniforms, shakos. 14th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman in conversation, in dark blue uniforms, shakos. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Gensdarmerie

8th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing figures of gendarmes in navy blue coats, gray trousers, with horse. 8th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing figures of gendarmes in navy blue coats, gray trousers, with horse. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Bürgermilitair, Scharfschützen um 1830. Die spätere Uniform war der, der Jägerschützen gleich

18th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; standing uniform figure of rifleman in dark green jacket, white trousers, standing at attention with grounded carbine. 18th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; standing uniform figure of rifleman in dark green jacket, white trousers, standing at attention with grounded carbine. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Bürgermilitair, Geleitsreuter. 1813

19th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 mounted officers in dark blue jackets, yellow trousers, red trim, riding toward left. 19th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 mounted officers in dark blue jackets, yellow trousers, red trim, riding toward left. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Bürgermilitair, freiwillige Jäger. Grenadier, Sappeur

5th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing figures of rifleman and sapper, in dark green jackets, with rifle and axe, respectively. 5th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing figures of rifleman and sapper, in dark green jackets, with rifle and axe, respectively. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Bürgermilitair, freiwillige Infantrie. Bataill. Weissbüsche

4th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing figures of officer and infantryman in dark green jackets, red trim, white trousers, and shakos, holding sabre and rifle [also unbound copy of this lithograph with jackets colored navy blue]. 4th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing figures of officer and infantryman in dark green jackets, red trim, white trousers, and shakos, holding sabre and rifle [also unbound copy of this lithograph with jackets colored navy blue]. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Bürgermilitair, freiwillig. Infantrie. Bataill. Weissbüsche 1te. Periode

16th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; standing uniform figure of infantryman in dark rgeen coat and trousers, red trim, with arm resting on grounded rifle. 16th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; standing uniform figure of infantryman in dark rgeen coat and trousers, red trim, with arm resting on grounded rifle. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Bürgermilitair, Cavallerie, Obristwachtmeister, Ritter Simon Moritz von Bethmann, geb. den 13....

19th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; mounted officer in dark green uniform, red trim, lifting sabre, galloping toward left. 19th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; mounted officer in dark green uniform, red trim, lifting sabre, galloping toward left. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Bürgermilitair freiwillige Jäger. Jäger, Jägerscharffschütz

11th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing figures of riflemen in dark green jackets, white trousers, shakos, leaning on grounded rifles. 11th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing figures of riflemen in dark green jackets, white trousers, shakos, leaning on grounded rifles. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Bürgermilitair Cavallerie 1848

12th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; mounted uniform figure of cavalryman in dark green jacket, gray trousers, dragoon helmet, facing left. 12th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; mounted uniform figure of cavalryman in dark green jacket, gray trousers, dragoon helmet, facing left. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Bürgermilitair Canonier

1st in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 3 standing figures of militia officer and 2 soldiers with rifles, in dark blue jackets, red trim, shakos, showing front and rear views. 1st in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 3 standing figures of militia officer and 2 soldiers with rifles, in dark blue jackets, red trim, shakos, showing front and rear views. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Bürgermilitair Bat. der Löschanstadt. Major, Gemeiner

15th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman in dark green uniforms, gray trousers, red trim [also duplicate print included, with navy blue uniforms]. 15th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman in dark green uniforms, gray trousers, red trim [also duplicate print included, with navy blue uniforms]. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Bürgermilitair 1t. Batt. Stadtwehr Inf. Majore. Graumann, Rothenburger, Sappeur, Gemeiner. 2t....

2nd in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing figures of sapper, in apron, holding axe, and infantryman in green jacket, with grounded rifle. 2nd in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing figures of sapper, in apron, holding axe, and infantryman in green jacket, with grounded rifle. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt: Bürgermilitair 1t. Batt: Stadtwehr Inf. Majore. Graumann, Rothenburger, Adjustant, Gemeiner. 1...

9th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing figures of officer and infantryman in dark green coats, white trousers, shakos. 9th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; 2 standing figures of officer and infantryman in dark green coats, white trousers, shakos. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt Bürgermilitair, Scharfschützen am 1830: die Spätere Uniform war der, der Jägerschützen gleich

3rd in collection of 6 colored and uncolored engravings and lithographic plates; full-length uniform figure of sharpshooter standing with grounded rifle. 3rd in collection of 6 colored and uncolored engravings and lithographic plates; full-length uniform figure of sharpshooter standing with grounded rifle. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, black leather labels stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1956.

Freie Stadt Frankfurt Bürgermilitair freiwillige Infantrie: Bataill. Weissbüsche Ite. Periode (1830)

6th in collection of 6 colored and uncolored engravings and lithographic plates; full-length uniform figure of infantryman in field coat, resting arm on grounded rifle. 6th in collection of 6 colored and uncolored engravings and lithographic plates; full-length uniform figure of infantryman in field coat, resting arm on grounded rifle. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, black leather labels stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1956.

Freie Stad Frankfurt: Bürgermilitair, Scharfschützencorps. Tambourmajor

10th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; standing figure of drum major in dark green uniform, holding baton, other hand on hip. 10th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; standing figure of drum major in dark green uniform, holding baton, other hand on hip. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Freiburg: Tambour und Musiker, 1782

2nd in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; back view of grenadier in brown jacket, talking with drummer and horn player, both in navy blue jackets, outdoors. 2nd in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; back view of grenadier in brown jacket, talking with drummer and horn player, both in navy blue jackets, outdoors. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Zaremba, 1958.

Frei Stad Frankfurt Bürgermilitair, Scharfschütxencorps Tambour major

4th in collection of 6 colored and uncolored engravings and lithographic plates; full-length uniform figure of drum major standing with grounded baton, left hand on hip. 4th in collection of 6 colored and uncolored engravings and lithographic plates; full-length uniform figure of drum major standing with grounded baton, left hand on hip. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, black leather labels stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1956.

Frei Corps von Michaelodezh

3rd in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache port., 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of (Hungarian?) militiaman in brown uniform, red coat over shoulder, holding grounded rifle. 3rd in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache port., 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of (Hungarian?) militiaman in brown uniform, red coat over shoulder, holding grounded rifle. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1959.

Frei Corps - von Wurmser

18th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted Prussian or Austrian cavalryman in dark brown uniform, holding sabre, galloping toward right left. 18th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache portrait, 3 ink or pencil sketches; mounted Prussian or Austrian cavalryman in dark brown uniform, holding sabre, galloping toward right left. Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959.

Fregi

Fregi

Brown University

One of 4 color plates showing corps and branch insignia etc., decorations and ribbons. One of 4 color plates showing corps and branch insignia etc., decorations and ribbons. One of 2 plates mounted on 2 oblong folio sheets of white paper; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Zürich, Paul Alfred Hauser, 1967.

Freemens' quick step

Freemens' quick step

Brown University

as performed on the "glorious 10th of September," composed and dedicated to the delegates of the Bunker-Hill Whig convention of 1840 by George Hews. For piano. Lithograph cover illustration with blue foreground and background on title page; shows unfinished Bunker Hill monument surrounded by marchers and horsemen / Sketched on the spot by W. Sharp; Printed by Sharr [sic], Michelin & Co. Extensive printed caption below lithograph: Remark's. As this print will remain long after all who beheld the brilliant spectacle shall have passed away, it may not be amiss to stamp upon it the interesting fact, that on this same '10th of September' a fair was held by ladies in the city of Boston for the purpose of obtaining funds for the completion of the Monument .

Freeing Santo Tomas

Freeing Santo Tomas

Brown University

1 ink spit on paper signed and dated. Typed caption on verso reads: 'Taken from the War sketchbooks of Capt. Sidney Simon C.E. War Art Unit, S.W.P.A. Freed elderly American woman clasps G.I. The freeing on internees of Santo Tomas University Manila - February 1945. A small contingent of the 7th Cavalry Rangers broke through Japanese lines where civilian prisoners were kept for three years. They included Aussies, English, Chinese, Americans and others. At first they did not recognize the American soldiers - having last seen them wearing World War I tin hats'. 1 ink spit on paper signed and dated. Typed caption on verso reads: 'Taken from the War sketchbooks of Capt. Sidney Simon C.E. War Art Unit, S.W.P.A. Freed elderly American woman clasps G.I. The freeing on internees of Santo Tomas University Manila - February 1945. A small contingent of the 7th Cavalry Rangers broke through Japanese lines where civilian prisoners were kept for three years. They included Aussies, English, Chinese, Americans and others. At first they did not recognize the American soldiers - having last seen them wearing World War I tin hats'. Small oblong folio. Gift of the Renee A. Simon Revocable Trust, 2022 Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Freedom, truth and right: grand march

music by Carl Heinemann. For piano Decorative title page; flag in center with "Roanoke Island, 8th Feb. 1862", New Bern, 14th March 1862" and 51st Regiment N.Y.S.V. Shepard Rifles Cover lithographic illustration by Sarony, Major & Knapp: regimental banner.

Free Storage of Liberty Bonds

Poster advertises free storage of Liberty Bonds and asks holders to beware of speculators offering to buy Liberty Bonds. Small illustration of rising sun at bottom left corner. Poster advertises free storage of Liberty Bonds and asks holders to beware of speculators offering to buy Liberty Bonds. Small illustration of rising sun at bottom left corner. Caption title. Another highlighted title at foot: Keep those you have and buy more. In center lower margin: Liberty Loan Committee of New England. Dated from internal evidence. The Liberty Loan Act, a war finance measure, was instituted April 24, 1917.