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

First Regiment of Life Guards. New uniforms

One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). One mounted soldier waving sword and charging; mounted trumpeter behind One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). One mounted soldier waving sword and charging; mounted trumpeter behind Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "C. H. Smith. Costume of the British Army. Original Drawings"; soiled, worn, plate mark. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.

First Light Infantry: march & two-step

Edwin E.G. Goffe. For piano. 'Dedicated to the First Light Infantry Regiment of Rhode Island'--caption. 'Dedicated to Col. Jos. E. Fletcher, Providence, R.I.'--cover. For pianoa.

First Life Guards riding out from Horse Guards building

One of a pair of color lithographs by and after A. P., dated 1851 by artist; mounted soldiers, spectators etc., buildings in background. One of a pair of color lithographs by and after A. P., dated 1851 by artist; mounted soldiers, spectators etc., buildings in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

First Lieutenant Herman Lawson from Fresno, CA, 99 Fighter Squadron, United States Army Air Corps

1 of 25 original photographs; head and shoulders portrait of airman 1 of 25 original photographs; head and shoulders portrait of airman Gift of George S. Lima, 2007 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 Lieutenant (Leitenant), Red Army, in field uniform with field epaulets

1 watercolor; officer standing with arms behind his back. On his right breast are the Orders of the Patriotic War (2nd Class) and the Order of the Red Star. On his left breast are (from left to right), the Order of Glory (3rd Class), and the Partisan Medal (1st and 2nd Class) 1 watercolor; officer standing with arms behind his back. On his right breast are the Orders of the Patriotic War (2nd Class) and the Order of the Red Star. On his left breast are (from left to right), the Order of Glory (3rd Class), and the Partisan Medal (1st and 2nd Class) Oblong medium folio. Holte, Denmark, gift of Anita Tauber, 1997 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 landing of Americans in Japan Under Commodore M.C. Perry at Gore-Hama, July 14th 1853: To Commodore M.G. Perry,...

Elephant folio of the American troops landing in Gori-hama, a small village a mile south of Uraga. In the foreground, Japanese samurai stand. The samurai wear a jingasa [lacquered wooden helmet], an haori [short loose jacket] with mon [family crest] marks, and hakama [loose trousers], with two swords on either side of the body. Another group of Japanese officers hold rifles over their left shoulders and lances in their right hands. There is one Japanese government vessel that flies the Imperial flag, white with a central black stripe. In the far left, a group of Japanese officials stand. Fifteen boats left the American squadron, full of officers, marines, and sailors. Two Japanese boats escorted the Americans to shore. The Americans are pictured disembarking from the small boats and lining up on the beach. At the center point of the three lines of American sailors, marines, and band, stand a small group of Japanese officials. One American officer stands apart, behind him two flagbearers, and two young men, and greets the Japanese officials. Japanese officers and soldiers enclose the Americans as they stand across the entire length of the beach. In the background, two of the American steamers are anchored at the top of the bay. Elephant folio of the American troops landing in Gori-hama, a small village a mile south of Uraga. In the foreground, Japanese samurai stand. The samurai wear a jingasa [lacquered wooden helmet], an haori [short loose jacket] with mon [family crest] marks, and hakama [loose trousers], with two swords on either side of the body. Another group of Japanese officers hold rifles over their left shoulders and lances in their right hands. There is one Japanese government vessel that flies the Imperial flag, white with a central black stripe. In the far left, a group of Japanese officials stand. Fifteen boats left the American squadron, full of officers, marines, and sailors. Two Japanese boats escorted the Americans to shore. The Americans are pictured disembarking from the small boats and lining up on the beach. At the center point of the three lines of American sailors, marines, and band, stand a small group of Japanese officials. One American officer stands apart, behind him two flagbearers, and two young men, and greets the Japanese officials. Japanese officers and soldiers enclose the Americans as they stand across the entire length of the beach. In the background, two of the American steamers are anchored at the top of the bay. "To Commodore M.C. Perry. Officers and men of the Japan Expedition this print is respectfully dedicated by their Obt.Servts, Heine and Brown." New York, Old Print Shop, 1948.

First in the trenches

First in the trenches

Brown University

Partially-colored photogravure, signed Hassall; British soldiers coming over sandbag trench, dead Boer in foreground. Partially-colored photogravure, signed Hassall; British soldiers coming over sandbag trench, dead Boer in foreground. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Providence, B. Kenny, Jr. 1999.

First in command and second in rank

Etched semi-caricature, published Mar. 18, 1823; full-length portrait of Duke of York in uniform. Etched semi-caricature, published Mar. 18, 1823; full-length portrait of Duke of York in uniform. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1964.

First Foot

First Foot

Brown University

16th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, holding regimental colors. 16th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, holding regimental colors. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

First Devon quadrille for the piano forte and cornet obligato

Subject: Group of three militia standing figures, others behind. Subject: Group of three militia standing figures, others behind. Title continues: Dedicated (by permission) to Lt. Col. The Honble. J.W. Fortescue, and the officers of the First Devon Militia by Ernest Hartmann. Price 2/6. Ent. Sta. Hall.

First City Troop, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Officer

Photostat hand-colored by Dick S. Von Schriltz, after H.M.; mounted uniform figure facing left. From Kilia Miniature Historical Figures Photostat hand-colored by Dick S. Von Schriltz, after H.M.; mounted uniform figure facing left. From Kilia Miniature Historical Figures Upright; margins intact; clean. Dick Von Schriltz, 1958.

First aid

First aid

Brown University

Original pen and ink sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of two soldiers standing, one looking weary; two other soldiers to the left, one on his knees. Original pen and ink sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of two soldiers standing, one looking weary; two other soldiers to the left, one on his knees. 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.

Firing range Fernandina Beach, FL, 1941

Original pen and ink and wash sketch of two soldiers at a firing range in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Original pen and ink and wash sketch of two soldiers at a firing range in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.

Firefight on Peleliu Island

Original acrylic painting on canvas, initialled by McDermott; night battle scene, 2 flame-throwing tanks firing toward right, into narrow ravine between cliffs, American infantry moving up behind them. Original acrylic painting on canvas, initialled by McDermott; night battle scene, 2 flame-throwing tanks firing toward right, into narrow ravine between cliffs, American infantry moving up behind them. McDermott enlisted in the US Marine Corps in September 1942. He served as an combat artist with a map-making section and covered the campaigns on Guadalcanal, Guam and Okinawa.

Fire from the enemy shore batteries.

Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of explosions near ships. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of explosions near ships. 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.

Fire

Fire

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated by Reeks; crew of shirtless soldiers hosing down and removing oil barrels, as huge fire blazes in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Reeks; crew of shirtless soldiers hosing down and removing oil barrels, as huge fire blazes in background. 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. title provided by cataloger

Finish the job: Subscribe to the "Victory" Liberty Loan

Poster urges subscription to the "Victory" Liberty Loan. Poster urges subscription to the "Victory" Liberty Loan. Printed in dark blue, green and black on yellow ground on white paper. At head of title letter "V" within laurel wreath. Entire text transcribed. Suggested publication date from internal evidence.

Finding the body of the Prince Imperial

Tinted lithograph by Judd & Co. after Cowie; party of lancers discovering corpse in veldt, officer kneeling at left. Tinted lithograph by Judd & Co. after Cowie; party of lancers discovering corpse in veldt, officer kneeling at left. Oblong folio; margins intact; corner creased; slightly foxed. From the Whitehall Review, July 13, 1882. Presented, 1956, by Tony Mello.

Finanze

Finanze

Brown University

6th in collection of 6 unsigned original watercolors; 2 standing figures of infantrymen light blue uniforms, showing front and rear views. 6th in collection of 6 unsigned original watercolors; 2 standing figures of infantrymen light blue uniforms, showing front and rear views. Bound in 1/4 vellum lettered brown and yellow cloth; clean.

Final assault on the Great Redan, led by Col. (now General) Windham with a Handful of Heroes, on the 8th Sept. 1855

Colored lithographic print by l'Enfant, published 6th Oct. 1855; soldiers climbing over breastworks to attack, led by officer at left center waving hat. Colored lithographic print by l'Enfant, published 6th Oct. 1855; soldiers climbing over breastworks to attack, led by officer at left center waving hat. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; edges soiled. London, Pakrer Gallery, 1951.

Filippo Migliavacca: morto nella Battaglia di Milazzo

Lithograph pl. portrait of Filippo Migliavacca, officer in Garibaldi's army. Lithograph pl. portrait of Filippo Migliavacca, officer in Garibaldi's army. Folio, unbound; in 1/2 red and yellow cloth portfolio, red leather cover label st. gold; slightly worn and soiled. N.Y., Rockman, 1960.

Filipino woman walking with child

Original watercolor of board by Karl Rittman; woman carrying basket on head walking with little boy Original watercolor of board by Karl Rittman; woman carrying basket on head walking with little boy Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)

Filipino guerilla Leyte 1944

Original pencil sketch, dated by Murphy, of a Filipino guerilla in Leyte, with a large hat covering his face. Original pencil sketch, dated by Murphy, of a Filipino guerilla in Leyte, with a large hat covering his face. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.

Figurino del Sostituto dell'Auditore

55th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of officer in navy blue coat, blue trousers, cocked hat, showing front and rear views. 55th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of officer in navy blue coat, blue trousers, cocked hat, showing front and rear views. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1959.

Figurino dei Cancellieri

57th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of officer in navy blue coat, blue trousers, cocked hat, showing front and rear views. 57th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of officer in navy blue coat, blue trousers, cocked hat, showing front and rear views. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1959.

Figurino degli Auditori Militari

54th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of officer in navy blue coat, blue trousers, cocked hat, showing front and rear views. 54th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of officer in navy blue coat, blue trousers, cocked hat, showing front and rear views. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. N.Y., Rockman, 1959.