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

Figures walking toward buildings

Cityscape: group of figures, seen from the back, crossing a vacant area, walking toward buildings. Cityscape: group of figures, seen from the back, crossing a vacant area, walking toward buildings. Bohrod was one of the original artists employed in the 1943 War Art Program serving in the South Pacific. Following the suspension of the program, his contract was taken over by Life magazine and he saw action in 1944 and 1945 in Europe and the Pacific. His pictures of these campaigns appeared in the magazine.

Figures on horseback using swords and pistol in battle

One of a suite of 6 etchings by Jeronymus Borschart after L. Vorkermann of scenes of cavalry combat. Figures on horseback using swords and pistol in battle. One of a suite of 6 etchings by Jeronymus Borschart after L. Vorkermann of scenes of cavalry combat. Figures on horseback using swords and pistol in battle. Small, slightly soiled; unbound in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold, "Netherlands Cavalry Scenes, c. 1660." Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Figures on horseback galloping toward a battle

One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Figures on horseback galloping toward a battle in the right distance. One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Figures on horseback galloping toward a battle in the right distance. 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.

Figures on horseback fighting with swords and pistols

One of a suite of 6 etchings by Jeronymus Borschart after L. Vorkermann of scenes of cavalry combat. Figures on horseback fighting with swords and pistols. One of a suite of 6 etchings by Jeronymus Borschart after L. Vorkermann of scenes of cavalry combat. Figures on horseback fighting with swords and pistols. Small, slightly soiled; unbound in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold, "Netherlands Cavalry Scenes, c. 1660." Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Figures on horseback fighting with swords and pistols

One of a suite of 6 etchings by J(eronymus) B(orschart) after L. Vorkermann of scenes of cavalry combat. Figures on horseback fighting with swords and pistols. One of a suite of 6 etchings by J(eronymus) B(orschart) after L. Vorkermann of scenes of cavalry combat. Figures on horseback fighting with swords and pistols. Small, slightly soiled; unbound in the blue cloth portfolio stamped gold, "Netherlands Cavalry Scenes, c. 1660." Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Figures on horseback fighting with pistols and swords

One of a suite of 6 etchings by Jeronymus Borschart after L. Vorkermann of scenes of cavalry combat. Figures on horseback fighting with pistols and swords. One of a suite of 6 etchings by Jeronymus Borschart after L. Vorkermann of scenes of cavalry combat. Figures on horseback fighting with pistols and swords. Small,slightly soiled; unbound in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold, "Netherlands Cavalry Scenes, c. 1660." Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Figures and snowfall, Train, WDC-NYC

Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Shannon, of Fort Belvoir soldiers with weekend passes, sleeping while on the Washington, D.C. to New York City train, snow falling outside the train window. Original pen and ink sketch, signed by Shannon, of Fort Belvoir soldiers with weekend passes, sleeping while on the Washington, D.C. to New York City train, snow falling outside the train window. Shannon served as a war artist with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific War Art Unit in 1943. Later became picture editor and illustrator for the Army Information and Education Division, New York, 1944-1946.

Figure with musket over left shoulder and figure holding musket in front of chest

One of a collection of 19 (of 20: pl. 1-2 perhaps forming title page, missing) engraved plates (after de Gheyn), each showing 2 figures in musket drill. Figure on left with musket over left shoulder; figure on right holding musket in front of chest. One of a collection of 19 (of 20: pl. 1-2 perhaps forming title page, missing) engraved plates (after de Gheyn), each showing 2 figures in musket drill. Figure on left with musket over left shoulder; figure on right holding musket in front of chest. Unbound, yellowed; in rust cloth portfolio stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Figure with bow and arrows on white horse

One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings by Kollmann of peasant scenes, vehicles, festivals etc., including 3 of military costume. Figure with bow and arrows on white horse facing right; mountains in distance. One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings by Kollmann of peasant scenes, vehicles, festivals etc., including 3 of military costume. Figure with bow and arrows on white horse facing right; mountains in distance. Oblong; bound in full brown pebble-grain Morocco stamped and decorated gold; covers slightly worn. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Figure with arrows riding white horse

One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings by Kollmann of peasant scenes, vehicles, festivals etc., including 3 of military costume. Figure with arrows riding white horse to the right, other mounted figures in distance. One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings by Kollmann of peasant scenes, vehicles, festivals etc., including 3 of military costume. Figure with arrows riding white horse to the right, other mounted figures in distance. Oblong; bound in full brown pebble-grain Morocco stamped and decorated gold; covers slightly worn. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Figure Study and Profile

A man is partially seen in profile and from behind in an armchair. His head leans against his hand. A window or cupboard is seen in the upper right. In the lower right corner is the profile of a man. This is the verso of a work entitled "Soldier Cooking on a Stove." A man is partially seen in profile and from behind in an armchair. His head leans against his hand. A window or cupboard is seen in the upper right. In the lower right corner is the profile of a man. This is the verso of a work entitled "Soldier Cooking on a Stove." Served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy and his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany in June 13, 1944. Captured, he was interned in Stalag Luft 3 until liberated the following year.

Figure Studies, Tent and Barracks

A sheet of male figure studies on the upper half, a drawing of a tent and barracks on the lower half. This is the recto of a work entitled "Main Gate -- Center Compound; Postern Box -- N. West End." A sheet of male figure studies on the upper half, a drawing of a tent and barracks on the lower half. This is the recto of a work entitled "Main Gate -- Center Compound; Postern Box -- N. West End." Served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy and his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany in June 13, 1944. Captured, he was interned in Stalag Luft 3 until liberated the following year.

Figure Studies of Sitting and Standing Soldiers

A sheet of figure studies of soldiers in various seated and standing poses. There is a crease down the center where the page had once been folded in two. There is a single study of a group of three crouching men on the reverse of the sheet. A sheet of figure studies of soldiers in various seated and standing poses. There is a crease down the center where the page had once been folded in two. There is a single study of a group of three crouching men on the reverse of the sheet. Served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy and his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany in June 13, 1944. Captured, he was interned in Stalag Luft 3 until liberated the following year.

Figure Studies

Figure Studies

Brown University

Figure studies of the male body, muscles, skeleton and hands. This is the reverse to the work entitled "Postern Box." Figure studies of the male body, muscles, skeleton and hands. This is the reverse to the work entitled "Postern Box." Served with the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy and his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany in June 13, 1944. Captured, he was interned in Stalag Luft 3 until liberated the following year.

Figure sketches of men in uniforms

One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated 20th May 1837--24th November 1838. Multiple sketches of figures in uniforms standing in different positions.. One of a collection of 25 mounted watercolor sketches, 22 pencil sketches and 2 ink sketches by Wingate, dated 20th May 1837--24th November 1838. Multiple sketches of figures in uniforms standing in different positions.. Upright folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; foxed, creased. London, Spencer, 1952.

Figure pointing musket and figure holding hat in air in right hand

One of a collection of 19 (of 20: pl. 1-2 perhaps forming title page, missing) engraved plates (after de Gheyn), each showing 2 figures in musket drill. Figure on left pointing musket, figure on right holding hat in air in right hand. One of a collection of 19 (of 20: pl. 1-2 perhaps forming title page, missing) engraved plates (after de Gheyn), each showing 2 figures in musket drill. Figure on left pointing musket, figure on right holding hat in air in right hand. Unbound, yellowed; in rust cloth portfolio stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Figure on rearing horse, from behind

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

Figure on rearing horse looking at other figures to the left

One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Figure on rearing horse looking at other figures to the left. One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Figure on rearing horse looking at other figures to the 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.

Figure on rearing horse facing left

One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Figure on rearing horse facing left. One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Figure on rearing horse facing 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.

Figure on horseback riding

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

Figure on horse facing left

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

Figure in tan coat, gray pants and black top hat

One of a suite of 7 numbered hand colored engraved plates with manuscript titles of figures showing various liveries of coachmen, huntsmen, running footman, etc. Figure in tan coat, gray pants and black top hat. One of a suite of 7 numbered hand colored engraved plates with manuscript titles of figures showing various liveries of coachmen, huntsmen, running footman, etc. Figure in tan coat, gray pants and black top hat. Small, mounted on blue paper, unbound, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger.

Figure in red coat holding pole

One of a suite of 7 numbered hand colored engraved plates with manuscript titles of figures showing various liveries of coachmen, huntsmen, running footman, etc. Figure in red coat holding pole. One of a suite of 7 numbered hand colored engraved plates with manuscript titles of figures showing various liveries of coachmen, huntsmen, running footman, etc. Figure in red coat holding pole. Small, mounted on blue paper, unbound, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger.

Figure in red and white carrying basket

One of a suite of 7 numbered hand colored engraved plates with manuscript titles of figures showing various liveries of coachmen, huntsmen, running footman, etc. Figure in red and white carrying basket. One of a suite of 7 numbered hand colored engraved plates with manuscript titles of figures showing various liveries of coachmen, huntsmen, running footman, etc. Figure in red and white carrying basket. Small, mounted on blue paper, unbound, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger.

Figure in partial armor on rearing horse

One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Figure in partial armor on rearing horse. One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Figure in partial armor on rearing horse. 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.

Figure in partial armor on horse facing right

One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Figure in partial armor on horse facing right. One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Figure in partial armor on horse facing right. 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

Figure in blue coat with fur trim holding pole

One of a suite of 7 numbered hand colored engraved plates with manuscript titles, of figures showing various liveries of coachmen, huntsmen, running footman, etc. Figure in blue coat with fur trim holding pole. One of a suite of 7 numbered hand colored engraved plates with manuscript titles, of figures showing various liveries of coachmen, huntsmen, running footman, etc. Figure in blue coat with fur trim holding pole. Small, mounted on blue paper, unbound, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger.

Figure in blue coat and red pants holding baton

One of a collection of 11 unsigned original watercolors by a Peruvian artist of uniform figures. Figure in blue and red from behind. One of a collection of 11 unsigned original watercolors by a Peruvian artist of uniform figures. Figure in blue and red from behind. Matted folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather back stamped gold "Peruvian Uniforms c. 1845 - Original Watercolors"; yellowed, wormholes, corners torn, stained and repaired. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Walter Wallace, 1952.

Figure galloping toward the right on a horse

One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Figure galloping toward the right on a horse. Plate 2. One of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Figure galloping toward the right on a horse. Plate 2. 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.

Figura principale di Cav: di S. Stefano in gala

One of a pair of hand colored copper engravings by C. Lasinio after Minghi; central illustration on each of uniform figure surrounded by border showing hat, sword, buttons, sword-knot, epaulette etc. One of a pair of hand colored copper engravings by C. Lasinio after Minghi; central illustration on each of uniform figure surrounded by border showing hat, sword, buttons, sword-knot, epaulette etc. Upright folio; plate marks, margins trimmed close; worn, stained, soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954.