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

Flushing during the siege taken from the Knole House dyke

Color aquatint by Williams after Barker, published Feby. 6, 1810; view of Dutch city in distance under siege from cannon on dyke in foreground and from ships offshore at right. Color aquatint by Williams after Barker, published Feby. 6, 1810; view of Dutch city in distance under siege from cannon on dyke in foreground and from ships offshore at right. Narrow oblong folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

Flugt van de General Dumouriez

1st in collection of 4 engraved plates after Langendyck of military scenes; generals in foreground mounting horses in flight, battle on ridge in background. 1st in collection of 4 engraved plates after Langendyck of military scenes; generals in foreground mounting horses in flight, battle on ridge in background. Small oblong folio; margins; somewhat soiled. Paris, Grangié sale, 1968. Title supplied by cataloger

Flügel Adjutanten des Königs

3rd in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; 2 standing adjutants in conversation, in blue and white jackets, respectively, and gray trousers. 3rd in collection of 53 hand-colored unsigned engraved plates of uniforms; 2 standing adjutants in conversation, in blue and white jackets, respectively, and gray trousers. Small folio, unbound; edges of plates soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Floreat Etona

Floreat Etona

Brown University

Engraving by and after Butler; two mounted officers, one falling, leading infantry into battle. Engraving by and after Butler; two mounted officers, one falling, leading infantry into battle. Large upright folio, matted; margins; margin stained. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2005

Fliegertruppe, äterer Sergeant, technisches Personal: 1938-1943

34th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of Soviet air forces sergeant in blue uniform; insignia images in upper right margin. 34th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of Soviet air forces sergeant in blue uniform; insignia images in upper right margin. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Fleujahrswunsch 1915!

Fleujahrswunsch 1915!

Brown University

1st in set of original drawings in ink, pencil and crayon, signed (and some dated) by Hubl; rotund Austrian soldier facing left, playing tuba. 1st in set of original drawings in ink, pencil and crayon, signed (and some dated) by Hubl; rotund Austrian soldier facing left, playing tuba. Upright folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Fleis chvertheilung unter die zum Bivouak zichenden Franzosen wobei dies elben die bey Jena und unterweges erbeuteten...

One of a suite of 8 numbered hand colored engraved plates (by and?) after Geissler, showing scenes in Leipzig with French, Saxon, Prussian troops, civilians, etc. Troops in bivouac eating, mingling with civilians including woman. No. 6. One of a suite of 8 numbered hand colored engraved plates (by and?) after Geissler, showing scenes in Leipzig with French, Saxon, Prussian troops, civilians, etc. Troops in bivouac eating, mingling with civilians including woman. No. 6. In maroon slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Fleck lte (Leib) Compagnie Garde Regt.

One of a pair of original watercolors on brown and gray paper signed and dated 16.8.71 and 17.8.71 by E. Hünten. [See also: Sergeant Hammann 2te Gde. Jäger.] One of a pair of original watercolors on brown and gray paper signed and dated 16.8.71 and 17.8.71 by E. Hünten. [See also: Sergeant Hammann 2te Gde. Jäger.] Small narrow upright folio, one of 2 pieces; margins; faded, spotted. Hamburg, Schulz, 1968.

Flatbed military truck, ca. 1944

Original ink sketch signed and dated by Stevenson; front view of flatbed truck with powerful engine and wheels, "My Gal Sal" painted on engine hood. Original ink sketch signed and dated by Stevenson; front view of flatbed truck with powerful engine and wheels, "My Gal Sal" painted on engine hood. 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.

Flat tire at the German border

Humorous image of a soldier in the driver's seat of a jeep looking out window at a flat tire. The jeep is just before the German border. Humorous image of a soldier in the driver's seat of a jeep looking out window at a flat tire. The jeep is just before the German border. Arnett served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. After training in camouflage deception at Fort Meade in 1943, he became part of a special secret unit, the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army') in January 1944. He served in Belgium, France, Holland, Luxembourg and Germany. Encouraged by his officers, he did numerous cartoons to improve the morale of his fellow soldiers.

Flannel-armour;--female patriotism, or Modern heroes accoutred for the wars: To the benevolent Ladies of Great Britai...

Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Js. Gillray, published Novr. 18th, 1793; women dressing soldiers in hoods, leggings etc. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Js. Gillray, published Novr. 18th, 1793; women dressing soldiers in hoods, leggings etc. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; creased; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Flank Co. A, 106th Regiment, denominated the Light Guard: This is to certify that Charles C. Merchant, is a Member of...

Colored lithograph by Thayer, published by Hewitt; soldiers and officers near camp, showing uniforms; certificate issued to Charles C. Merchant, Sept. 6, 1862. Colored lithograph by Thayer, published by Hewitt; soldiers and officers near camp, showing uniforms; certificate issued to Charles C. Merchant, Sept. 6, 1862. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; yellowed, margins torn. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.

Flamethrower's prey

Flamethrower's prey

Brown University

The burned bodies of two Japanese soldiers lie on the ground in a hollow behind a sand dune, surrounded by barrels, baskets and barbed wire. The silhouette of an American Marine walks on the horizon. The burned bodies of two Japanese soldiers lie on the ground in a hollow behind a sand dune, surrounded by barrels, baskets and barbed wire. The silhouette of an American Marine walks on the horizon. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Flags of truth and lies

Flags of truth and lies

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving. 'John Bull and a Frenchman stand facing each other; each holds a large flag inscribed with a message. The latter (r.), a soldier with a long pigtail, wearing a cocked hat and clumsy postilion's jackboots, points to his tricolour, saying, "Mon Grande Maitre bid a you read dat Monsieur." The flag: "Citizen first Consul Buonaparte presents Compliments and thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Great Britain, who have honored him with their visits at Paris, and intends himself the pleasure of returning it in person, as soon as his arrangements for that purpose can be completed." John, stout and ugly, is dressed as a sailor in short coat and trousers but wears a wig and a hat of civilian character. He answers: "And let your Grand Master read that Mownseer." The flag, on which is a St. George's Cross: "John Bull does not rightly understand the Chief Consuls lingo - but supposes he means something about Invasion, therefore the said Bull deems it necessary to observe that if his Consular Highness, dares attempt to invade any Ladies or Gentlemen, on his coast he'll be damn'd if he don't sink him." -- British Museum Hand-colored engraving. 'John Bull and a Frenchman stand facing each other; each holds a large flag inscribed with a message. The latter (r.), a soldier with a long pigtail, wearing a cocked hat and clumsy postilion's jackboots, points to his tricolour, saying, "Mon Grande Maitre bid a you read dat Monsieur." The flag: "Citizen first Consul Buonaparte presents Compliments and thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Great Britain, who have honored him with their visits at Paris, and intends himself the pleasure of returning it in person, as soon as his arrangements for that purpose can be completed." John, stout and ugly, is dressed as a sailor in short coat and trousers but wears a wig and a hat of civilian character. He answers: "And let your Grand Master read that Mownseer." The flag, on which is a St. George's Cross: "John Bull does not rightly understand the Chief Consuls lingo - but supposes he means something about Invasion, therefore the said Bull deems it necessary to observe that if his Consular Highness, dares attempt to invade any Ladies or Gentlemen, on his coast he'll be damn'd if he don't sink him." -- British Museum Published by Ackermann, July 10, 1803. Broadley attributes the print to Roberts. George, however, suggests that Woodward and Rowlandson may have been the authors. One of many invasion satires.

Flags of the world

Flags of the world

Brown University

Original oval watercolor drawing by Lloyd (?), inscribed 'Edward Lloyd, jun."' 33 flags and ensigns of various countries in oval design. Original oval watercolor drawing by Lloyd (?), inscribed 'Edward Lloyd, jun."' 33 flags and ensigns of various countries in oval design. Upright oval, matted; margins; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger.

Flaggen aller Seefahrenden Potenzen und Nationen in der Gantzen Welt

Line engraving tinted pink, green and yellow; 130 small illustrations of flags. Line engraving tinted pink, green and yellow; 130 small illustrations of flags. Oblong folio, matted large folio; plate mark, margins intact; creased, margins soiled. London, Francis Edwards, 1954.

Flag of green: Patriotic song

words by J. B. Murphy ; melody by Sig. Gustavo Bidaux ; arranged by Calixa Lavalle. For voice and piano. Cover title. 'Respectfully dedicated to the Fenian Brotherhood throughout the world'--top of cover. Lithographic cover illustration: crossed Fenian flags. Page [2] is blank.

Five soldiers resting under tree, c. 1945

Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; five soldiers resting under large tree. Original ink sketch on white notebook paper, signed by artist; five soldiers resting under large tree. Oblong; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist.

Five Soldiers

Five Soldiers

Brown University

Five soldiers drink and rest in close proximity. Pen and ink with some wash. Five soldiers drink and rest in close proximity. Pen and ink with some wash. Censor's stamp on verso. Fredenthal was one of the civilian artists assigned to the War Department Art Program in 1943. He served with the South Pacific War Art Unit and later became a Life magazine artist-correspondent in the Pacific. Gift of Ruth Ann Fredenthal, 1994.

Five men, some aiming rifles

One of a collection of 6 original pencil sketches by Krareisen; 5 uniform figures from behind, showing backpacks, most holding rifles. One of a collection of 6 original pencil sketches by Krareisen; 5 uniform figures from behind, showing backpacks, most holding rifles. Oblong, unbound; mounted on cream paper; yellowed and worn; in blue case, white leather backstrip with gold stamped lettering. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1954.

Five figures on horseback riding

One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Five figures on horseback riding toward left. One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Five figures on horseback riding toward left. Oblong; red cloth, red leather label stamped gold; margins of plate trimmed close, plate yellowed and mounted. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Fitzhugh Lee, Major General of Volunteers U.S.

Chromolithograph (trade card?); bust portrait in uniform, decoration of trophies, etc. at left. Chromolithograph (trade card?); bust portrait in uniform, decoration of trophies, etc. at left. Upright; margins intact; clean. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.

Fitzherbert Coddrington, Bengal Artillery. Edward Hart Dyke, Bengal Artillery

1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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/)

Fishing in troubled waters, Pont de Neuilly, Paris, April 1871

Two men fishing from boat, bridge in background Two men fishing from boat, bridge in background Formerly in the collection of Perpetua Ingram; sold at Sotheby's May 22, 1997. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, May 4, 1871, page 440. New York, Swann Auction Galleries, 2015

Fishing at Aden

Fishing at Aden

Brown University

5th in collection of 10 original pen and ink drawings signed and dated by Jeffreys; grinning British soldier in pith helmet, holding (fishing?) twig over trench or waterhole. 5th in collection of 10 original pen and ink drawings signed and dated by Jeffreys; grinning British soldier in pith helmet, holding (fishing?) twig over trench or waterhole. Upright folio, unbound; no margins; in blue cloth portfolio, white label: 'Jeffreys, Edward Grover. Scenes during World War One. 10 pen and ink drawings on paper" (older red label scratched off spine). Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2012

First West India Regiment, Private, c. 1920

Hand-colored line print on gray paper; standing uniform figure. Hand-colored line print on gray paper; standing uniform figure. Upright; margins; clean. Washington, DC, H. Williams. title provided by cataloger

First view of the Battle of Patapsco Neck: Dedicated to those who lost their friends in defence of their country, Sep...

Hand-colored engraving; bird's eye view of battle. 'Print showing American soldiers in the foreground, Boulden's house, and the British troops, as well as General Robert Ross being shot, his horse rearing, and the retreat of the British, with Ross, back to the water in the upper right' -- Library of Congress. Hand-colored engraving; bird's eye view of battle. 'Print showing American soldiers in the foreground, Boulden's house, and the British troops, as well as General Robert Ross being shot, his horse rearing, and the retreat of the British, with Ross, back to the water in the upper right' -- Library of Congress. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. New York, Old Print Shop, 1945.

First view of the Battle of Patapsco Neck ... Septr. 12 1814

Color facsimile of hand colored engraving with same title, published by the Peale Museum, Baltimore, printed by Meriden Gravure Co., Meriden, CT, 1950. Color facsimile of hand colored engraving with same title, published by the Peale Museum, Baltimore, printed by Meriden Gravure Co., Meriden, CT, 1950.

First sketch of Dr. Brydon as he rode into Jellalabad according to Major Bailey's description, Camp Jellalabad: The f...

Signed watercolor; lone figure on horseback From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' Signed watercolor; lone figure on horseback From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force' Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953 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/)

First Rifle Brigade Volunteer review, 1853

Original watercolor signed and dated by Prades; ranks of riflemen under review by 2 mounted officers at right center, landscape background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Prades; ranks of riflemen under review by 2 mounted officers at right center, landscape background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; small portion of one corner missing. title provided by cataloger