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

Troop train

Troop train

Brown University

Unsigned pencil sketch of soldier sitting alone in troop train. Unsigned pencil sketch of soldier sitting alone in troop train. Oblong folio; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Troop train

Troop train

Brown University

Unsigned pencil sketch by Day of soldiers in a troop train, some sleeping. Unsigned pencil sketch by Day of soldiers in a troop train, some sleeping. Upright folio, slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger.

Troop Ships in the Pacific Theater

Several ships are seen in the water off a mountainous island in the Pacific Ocean. Several ships are seen in the water off a mountainous island in the Pacific Ocean.

Troop ships during a storm at sea

Several ships are seen being tossed by large waves in the Pacific Ocean. Dark clouds fill the skies above. Several ships are seen being tossed by large waves in the Pacific Ocean. Dark clouds fill the skies above. 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.

Troop ship pulling out of Southampton, England, July 1944

Original pencil sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a troop ship pulling out of Southampton, other ships and blimp near the ship. Original pencil sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a troop ship pulling out of Southampton, other ships and blimp near the ship. 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.

Troop ship - Atlantic

Troop ship - Atlantic

Brown University

Unsigned watercolor by Day of soldiers on the deck of a Troop Ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Unsigned watercolor by Day of soldiers on the deck of a Troop Ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Upright folio; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Troop of pikemen in formation

11th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); 2 rows of pikemen, with officers between, forming up outside tent encampment. 11th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); 2 rows of pikemen, with officers between, forming up outside tent encampment. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Troop of pikemen in camp

8th of 8 engravings of military figures and scenes, each with ornamental border; large troop of pikemen in circle formation around mounted officers, tents in background. 8th of 8 engravings of military figures and scenes, each with ornamental border; large troop of pikemen in circle formation around mounted officers, tents in background. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Trones Wood in distance from road to Longeval

Watercolor inscribed and signed by Handley-Read; flat battlefield landscape with shattered trees, crosses. Watercolor inscribed and signed by Handley-Read; flat battlefield landscape with shattered trees, crosses. Oblong, mounted on brown card, matted.

Trompette, 8e Chasseurs à Pied, 1941

Original watercolor by Leroux, signed and dated; standing uniform figure, trumpet at hip, large horn around his neck. Original watercolor by Leroux, signed and dated; standing uniform figure, trumpet at hip, large horn around his neck. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Trompette sonnant la Charge

Lith0graph by Fournier; trumpeter on rearing horse, facing left, figures in battle in background. Lith0graph by Fournier; trumpeter on rearing horse, facing left, figures in battle in background. Small oblong folio; margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.

Trompette Gendarmes d'élite 1802

1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; watercolor depicting mounted trumpeter riding to the left 1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; watercolor depicting mounted trumpeter riding to the left Upright folio. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961. 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/)

Trompette du 9e Regiment des Cuirassiers

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in blue, khaki and white holding trumpet, on white horse facing right. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in blue, khaki and white holding trumpet, on white horse facing right. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Trompette du 24e Regiment des Chasseurs è Cheval

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red and blue, holding trumpet in right hand, on white horse facing right. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red and blue, holding trumpet in right hand, on white horse facing right. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Trompette des Lanciers dela Garde Royale française

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier with trumpet across his back, in red and white, plumed hat, from behind with tents in background. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier with trumpet across his back, in red and white, plumed hat, from behind with tents in background. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Trompette des Grenadiers de la Garde à cheval

Original unsigned watercolor (or gouache); mounted uniform figure of grenadier trumpeterin royal blue jacket, bearskin hat, holding trumpet, facing right. Pencil sketch of grenadier head at left. Original unsigned watercolor (or gouache); mounted uniform figure of grenadier trumpeterin royal blue jacket, bearskin hat, holding trumpet, facing right. Pencil sketch of grenadier head at left. Upright small folio; no margins; clean, with fold lines.

Trompette des Dragons de la Garde è cheval

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; figure in blue and white with trumpet on brown horse facing right; inlaid and bound in album. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; figure in blue and white with trumpet on brown horse facing right; inlaid and bound in album. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; some staining. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Trompette des Chasseurs de la Garde è cheval

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in blue holding trumpet, on brown horse facing right. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in blue holding trumpet, on brown horse facing right. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; slightly soiled. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Trompette de dragons, tenue de campagne

One of 2 color plates of mounted uniform figures; after A. de Neuville (1884?) One of 2 color plates of mounted uniform figures; after A. de Neuville (1884?) Large upright folio, matted giant folio; margins intact; clean. Bedford, Peter Young, 1951.

Trompette de Dragons anglais

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier blowing trumpet, with sword in left hand, soldier on horseback and tents in background. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier blowing trumpet, with sword in left hand, soldier on horseback and tents in background. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Trompette de chasseurs, 1845

One of a pair of original ink and watercolor drawings by Grammont, unsigned, standing single uniform figure. [See also: Sapeur-Conducteur 1867]. One of a pair of original ink and watercolor drawings by Grammont, unsigned, standing single uniform figure. [See also: Sapeur-Conducteur 1867]. Medium upright folio, one of two pieces, matted; margins intact; clean. Not contemporary New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

Trompette de chasseurs à cheval, 1805

Original ink drawing signed by Hilpert; standing uniform figure of cavalry trumpeter wearing plumed shako, facing left, blowing trumpet. Original ink drawing signed by Hilpert; standing uniform figure of cavalry trumpeter wearing plumed shako, facing left, blowing trumpet. Small upright folio, unbound; in green paper folder lettered black; slightly soiled. Paris, Cart, 1955.

Trompetta

Trompetta

Brown University

One of a suite of 8 mezzotint plates by Rugendas, including 1 title-dedication plate (military trophies) and 7 cavalry ranks and uniforms. Two figures on horseback blowing trumpets. One of a suite of 8 mezzotint plates by Rugendas, including 1 title-dedication plate (military trophies) and 7 cavalry ranks and uniforms. Two figures on horseback blowing trumpets. Upright, unbound; slightly soiled; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; margins almost entirely trimmed away. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Trompeter: 1809, 1840

Trompeter: 1809, 1840

Brown University

22nd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing trumpeters, in white jackets and dragoon helmets, holding bugles, facing right. 22nd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing trumpeters, in white jackets and dragoon helmets, holding bugles, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Trompeter: 1620, 1763

Trompeter: 1620, 1763

Brown University

19th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing trumpeters, 1 in buff uniform, the other in red, with trumpets slung over their shoulders. 19th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing trumpeters, 1 in buff uniform, the other in red, with trumpets slung over their shoulders. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Trompeter, Heerpauker: 1700

40th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of military musicians; trumpeter at left, in scarlet coat; tambour player at right, in blue. 40th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of military musicians; trumpeter at left, in scarlet coat; tambour player at right, in blue. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Trompeter, 4 Dragoner Regt.

One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. 3 figures on horseback. Additional information from index: Trompeter des Dragonerregimentes 4.Knötel sen.hat diese Zeichnung bearbeitet auf Blatt 38 der Uniformenkunde Band XVII. One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. 3 figures on horseback. Additional information from index: Trompeter des Dragonerregimentes 4.Knötel sen.hat diese Zeichnung bearbeitet auf Blatt 38 der Uniformenkunde Band XVII. Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

Trompeter vom Husarenregiment Maria Polsky,gez.bei Nürnberg,den 26.Mai 1815

One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor showing soldier standing next to horse, other soldiers and horses in background. One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor showing soldier standing next to horse, other soldiers and horses in background. Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

Trompeter v. III. Reiterregiment

One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figure blowing trumpet, mounted figures in background practicing horsemanship. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Figure blowing trumpet, mounted figures in background practicing horsemanship. Unbound, yellowed; in green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Sachsen Uniforms. Beck. c. 1880"; plate trimmed. Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.

Trompeter des 4.baierischen Chevau-legers-Regiments

One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Trumpeter on horseback riding to the left, signed by Klein and dated 1815. One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Trumpeter on horseback riding to the left, signed by Klein and dated 1815. Upright, unbound, clean, in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.