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

Franschen 54e halve brigade

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Figure on right holding large flag; figure on left walking toward left with raised left hand. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Figure on right holding large flag; figure on left walking toward left with raised left hand. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Franschen

Franschen

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1798 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. French figure in blue and white on brown horse riding to the left. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1798 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. French figure in blue and white on brown horse riding to the left. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Fransche volontair

Fransche volontair

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in red, white and blue, one pointing with stick. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in red, white and blue, one pointing with stick. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Fransche tirailleurs

Fransche tirailleurs

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in conversation, one leaning on rifle. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in conversation, one leaning on rifle. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Fransche tamboers

Fransche tamboers

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1799 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two soldiers in blue and white holding drums outside building. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1799 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two soldiers in blue and white holding drums outside building. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Fransche neger S. Domingo

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two black soldiers in red, white and blue. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1802 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two black soldiers in red, white and blue. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Fransche lijfwacht Brune

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures standing arm in arm outdoors. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1797 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures standing arm in arm outdoors. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Fransche ligte infanterie en dame

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1803 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Soldier on right standing next to woman in white dress and blue cape. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1803 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Soldier on right standing next to woman in white dress and blue cape. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Fransche juzaren

Fransche juzaren

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1798 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in light blue and white; figures on left walking with supplies; figure on right lying on ground. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1798 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in light blue and white; figures on left walking with supplies; figure on right lying on ground. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Fransche jagers te paard.

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1799 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue, red and white in conversation outside building; figure on right holding trumpet. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1799 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue, red and white in conversation outside building; figure on right holding trumpet. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Frankreich 1940. Typen aus dem Gefangenlager Bispingen

Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing (by Schäfer) on one page of ink manuscript letter; 3 standing uniform figures of chasseur alpin, officer, infantryman. Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing (by Schäfer) on one page of ink manuscript letter; 3 standing uniform figures of chasseur alpin, officer, infantryman. Upright, mounted on white paper with typewritten title; margins; clean. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.

Frankie

Frankie

Brown University

One of a collection of 3 color caricature portraits after Thomas; full-length figures in uniform. See also: Foch and Pershing. One of a collection of 3 color caricature portraits after Thomas; full-length figures in uniform. See also: Foch and Pershing. Upright; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Frankfurts Kraft in dem Friedenjahren von 1816-1848: Träum der Vergangenheit

Lithographic broadside cartoon sheet by and after Schalck, printed by Adelmann; 13 illustrations of humorous military types and scenes and title illustration with view and heraldic eagle; includes two women. Lithographic broadside cartoon sheet by and after Schalck, printed by Adelmann; 13 illustrations of humorous military types and scenes and title illustration with view and heraldic eagle; includes two women. Large folio folded to small folio; creased, slightly worn, stained on back Frankfurt-a-M., 1945

Frankfurter Scharfschutze

Original pencil and watercolor drawing signed by W. G.; standing uniform figure with rifle. Original pencil and watercolor drawing signed by W. G.; standing uniform figure with rifle. Narrow upright folio, mounted on board; no margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Frankfurter Freiwilligen Schaar: augerufen am 11 Decr. 1813, ausmarschirl. am 14 Merz 1814

3rd in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; standing figure of infantryman in dark green uniform, holding grounded rifle. 3rd in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; standing figure of infantryman in dark green uniform, holding grounded rifle. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Frankfurt Militär Musik, c. 1810

Engraved plate of military band figures for cut-out. Engraved plate of military band figures for cut-out. Upright medium folio, matted folio; plate mark, margins. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.

Frankfurt Freiwilliger Jäger, c.1835

Original watercolor by Masserschmidt; single uniform figure outdoors, resting on gun, facing left. Original watercolor by Masserschmidt; single uniform figure outdoors, resting on gun, facing left. Small narrow upright folio, matted; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Frankfurt - May 29th 1945

Original watercolor with pen and ink highlights, dated by Lesser, of soldier seated on motorcycle on a road in Frankfurt with bombed building and street signs in background. Original watercolor with pen and ink highlights, dated by Lesser, of soldier seated on motorcycle on a road in Frankfurt with bombed building and street signs in background. Upright medium folio; matted; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist, 1994.

Frankenberg

Frankenberg

Brown University

One of a suite of 8 numbered color lithograph plates by Jahn, printed by Wilh. Koppenhagen, each showing uniform group of 6-10 figures with standard. 9 figures outside of a town, most in pairs in conversation, some holding swords or rifles. One of a suite of 8 numbered color lithograph plates by Jahn, printed by Wilh. Koppenhagen, each showing uniform group of 6-10 figures with standard. 9 figures outside of a town, most in pairs in conversation, some holding swords or rifles. Small oblong folio, margins intact; yellowed and soiled. Bound in green cloth, white leather labels stamped gold. Vienna, Gilhofer, 1962.

Franctireurs - Typen

Franctireurs - Typen

Brown University

Uncolored print, signed by Knötel; 4 standing uniform figures showing 3 types of French auxiliaries, labelled below; also 3 heads showing types of cap. Uncolored print, signed by Knötel; 4 standing uniform figures showing 3 types of French auxiliaries, labelled below; also 3 heads showing types of cap. Upright narrow folio; irregular margin; slightly foxed. title provided by cataloger

François Joseph Charles Duc de Reichstadt

Stipple-engraving by David Weiss after de Stubenrach, 1819; oval bust portrait in court costume with collar-ruff, no hat, wearing badge of the Order of Maria Theresa pinned on his breast Stipple-engraving by David Weiss after de Stubenrach, 1819; oval bust portrait in court costume with collar-ruff, no hat, wearing badge of the Order of Maria Theresa pinned on his breast Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

François II revenant de la guerre demande sa solde de retraite au peuple Aanglais

'John Bull (right) sits solidly behind his dinner-table, on which he plants his fist aggressively. The Emperor, wounded and ragged, a knapsack and a fragment of a crown at his back, holds out a hand like a begging soldier. One arm is in a sling, a crutch is under his right arm, and a wooden leg supports his right knee; his head is bandaged. The dog befouls his crutch. Bull looks up to say: "Que-veux-tu, malheureux? n'as tu pas recu ton salaire vas t'en au diable". On his table are meat, bottles, and a punch-bowl. Pitt (right) stands behind the curtain, his back to Bull and the Emperor, his knees flexed, biting his finger in despair' -- British Museum. 'John Bull (right) sits solidly behind his dinner-table, on which he plants his fist aggressively. The Emperor, wounded and ragged, a knapsack and a fragment of a crown at his back, holds out a hand like a begging soldier. One arm is in a sling, a crutch is under his right arm, and a wooden leg supports his right knee; his head is bandaged. The dog befouls his crutch. Bull looks up to say: "Que-veux-tu, malheureux? n'as tu pas recu ton salaire vas t'en au diable". On his table are meat, bottles, and a punch-bowl. Pitt (right) stands behind the curtain, his back to Bull and the Emperor, his knees flexed, biting his finger in despair' -- British Museum. Companion print to François II partant pour la guerre. Caption: A Paris chez Martinet, Rue de Coq Dialogue: Figure at table (The English people): Que veux-tu malheureux? n'as-tu pas reçu ton salaire, vas t'en au diable.

François II partant pour la guerre, reçoit du peuple anglais, le prix du sang des ses sujets

'Jonn Bull (left), obese, unkempt, and plebeian, dining at a small table, turns in his chair to hand a money-bag, inscribed 'Pour l'Autriche', to the Emperor, who advances to take it in a mincing manner. He says: "Laisse moi diner et va te battre pour mot, contre ces enragés de français"; in his right hand is a fork on which is a chunk of food. On the table are money-bags: 'Pour la Russie' and 'Pour la Suede'. Behind him (left) is a curtain through which peeps Pitt, his finger to his nose, saying: "Ne pouvant augmenter notre population, diminuons celle du Continent." The Emperor is in uniform, his elegance and the politeness with which his huge cocked hat sweeps the ground make a striking contrast to John Bull. The scene is the sea-shore; bales of commerce are piled behind Pitt, whose cur snarls at the Emperor' -- British Museum. 'Jonn Bull (left), obese, unkempt, and plebeian, dining at a small table, turns in his chair to hand a money-bag, inscribed 'Pour l'Autriche', to the Emperor, who advances to take it in a mincing manner. He says: "Laisse moi diner et va te battre pour mot, contre ces enragés de français"; in his right hand is a fork on which is a chunk of food. On the table are money-bags: 'Pour la Russie' and 'Pour la Suede'. Behind him (left) is a curtain through which peeps Pitt, his finger to his nose, saying: "Ne pouvant augmenter notre population, diminuons celle du Continent." The Emperor is in uniform, his elegance and the politeness with which his huge cocked hat sweeps the ground make a striking contrast to John Bull. The scene is the sea-shore; bales of commerce are piled behind Pitt, whose cur snarls at the Emperor' -- British Museum. Companion print to François II revenant de la guerre Caption: Pour la Suede Pour la Russie Caption: Pour l'Autriche Caption: A Paris, chez Martinet, Rue de Coz Dialogue: Figure at table (The English people): Laisse moi diner et va te battre pour moi contre ces enragés de français Figure behind curtain: Ne pouvant augmenter notre population, diminions cette du Continent

Franco-Prussian war scene

Soldiers firing behind wall and being shot at in town. Soldiers firing behind wall and being shot at in town. Chr. Sell. Signed (bottom right): Chr. Sell.

Franco-Prussian War and "Commune"

Sketchbook with numerous pencil drawings from 1871. Sketchbook with numerous pencil drawings from 1871. by William Simpson.

Franciscus. II. Röm. Kaiser

Engraving by and after Schleich; profile bust portrait in uniform in oval enframement. Engraving by and after Schleich; profile bust portrait in uniform in oval enframement. Upright; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Franciscus. I. Imperator Austriae

Engraving by Quirin Mark, numbered 209; bust portrait in uniform, hatless, also showing profile in background shadow. Engraving by Quirin Mark, numbered 209; bust portrait in uniform, hatless, also showing profile in background shadow. Upright; plate mark, margins; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Franciscus: Hungariae et Bohemiae Rex &c. &c.

Mezzotint after Pichler; oval half-length portrait in armor with sash and order of Golden Fleece, hatless. Mezzotint after Pichler; oval half-length portrait in armor with sash and order of Golden Fleece, hatless. Upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; margins foxed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.