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

Felséges I Ferencz Jószef Magyar Ország Királya: a koronázasi dombon 8 Junius 1867

2nd of 2 colored lithographs after Katzler; coronation ceremony, with mounted officials saluting Emperor on raised platform; arch and city in background. 2nd of 2 colored lithographs after Katzler; coronation ceremony, with mounted officials saluting Emperor on raised platform; arch and city in background. Oblong folio; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.

Felséges Ferenz Josef I. Magyar Ország Királya

Colored lithograph printed by Lanzedelli; Franz Josef wearing Hungarian crown and court robes, on rearing horse. Colored lithograph printed by Lanzedelli; Franz Josef wearing Hungarian crown and court robes, on rearing horse. Upright folio; margins; slightly worn. Vienna, Nebehay, 1956.

Feldzeugmeister Schlick

Feldzeugmeister Schlick

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving (somewhat crude); equestrian portrait in uniform and waving sword, facing left, outdoors. Hand-colored engraving (somewhat crude); equestrian portrait in uniform and waving sword, facing left, outdoors. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958.

Feldzeugmeister Freyherr von Haynau

Color lithograph (by and?) after Skallitsky, printed by Rauh; full-length portrait in uniform, background of city with river, bridge. Color lithograph (by and?) after Skallitsky, printed by Rauh; full-length portrait in uniform, background of city with river, bridge. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled.

Feldzeugmeister Freiherr von Hess

Color lithograph (by and?) after Skallitsky, printed by Rauh; full-length portrait in uniform, left hand resting on map spread on boulder. Color lithograph (by and?) after Skallitsky, printed by Rauh; full-length portrait in uniform, left hand resting on map spread on boulder. Upright folio, matted; margins intact. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1951.

Feldzeugmeister Baron d'Aspre

Color lithograph (by and?) after Skallitsky, printed by A(lois) Leykum; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning against table. Color lithograph (by and?) after Skallitsky, printed by A(lois) Leykum; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning against table. Upright folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1951.

Feldweifel du Regt. de Diesbach suisse

One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward. One of a collection of 114 watercolor drawings of uniform figures of regiments in foreign service (said to be copied after N. Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and blue facing forward. Small folio; bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Feldwebel; Unterfeldwebel

16th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 insignia patches with stars on yellow background, 1st with 1 star, 2nd with 3 stars and disk. 16th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 insignia patches with stars on yellow background, 1st with 1 star, 2nd with 3 stars and disk. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.

Feldwebel des Staatssicherheitsdienstes (N.K.V.D.) in her Heimat (Infanterie) 1945

9th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of secret police officer in green jacket, blue trousers; unit insignia shown at upper left. 9th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of secret police officer in green jacket, blue trousers; unit insignia shown at upper left. upright, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.

Feldwebel der Pionierkomp

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in grey and blue uniform with sword, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in grey and blue uniform with sword, standing. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Feldwebel der Pionere; Obergefreiter des Versorgungsdienstes

11th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, with silver stars on black and teal backgrounds, respectively. 11th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, with silver stars on black and teal backgrounds, respectively. Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.

Feldwebel der Musik

Feldwebel der Musik

Brown University

23rd in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; insignia shoulder patch with silver stripes on yellow background, the numbers "4" and "11" at either end. 23rd in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; insignia shoulder patch with silver stripes on yellow background, the numbers "4" and "11" at either end. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.

Feldwebel der Kraftfahrertruppen; Unterfeldwebel der Kavallerie

9th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, with silver stars on brown and yellow backgrounds, respectively (both with multicolored stripes in center). 9th in set of 30 sheets with 67 original watercolor drawings of insignia of Slovak army under Nazis, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; 2 shoulder or cap insignia for 2 ranks of officer, with silver stars on brown and yellow backgrounds, respectively (both with multicolored stripes in center). Unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.

Feldwebel

Feldwebel

Brown University

24th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; insignia shoulder patch with silver stripes on yellow background, the numbers "2" and "7" at either end. 24th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; insignia shoulder patch with silver stripes on yellow background, the numbers "2" and "7" at either end. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.

Feldmarshall Radetzky

Feldmarshall Radetzky

Brown University

Original watercolor portrait, unsigned; Radetzky, 3/4-length in uniform, cape over one shoulder. Original watercolor portrait, unsigned; Radetzky, 3/4-length in uniform, cape over one shoulder. Upright, matted; in brown leather traveling portfolio lined with maroon silk and velvet. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956. Title supplied by cataloger.

Feldmarschall, 1792

Feldmarschall, 1792

Brown University

9th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; mounted general in white uniform, facing left, lifting sword with right arm. 9th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; mounted general in white uniform, facing left, lifting sword with right arm. Mounted on folio paper, unbound; clean, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Feldmarschall-Lieutenant v. Schönhals

Colored lithograph by Johann Haala after Skallitsky, printed by Johann Höfelich; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Colored lithograph by Johann Haala after Skallitsky, printed by Johann Höfelich; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Upright medium folio; margins intact; slightly worn and soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Feldmarschall von Mackensen

Color print after painting by Jank; equestrian portrait in campaign uniform. Color print after painting by Jank; equestrian portrait in campaign uniform. Large upright folio, mounted on board; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Feldmarschall Radetzky

Feldmarschall Radetzky

Brown University

Etching by Ludwig Michalek after Adam; equestrian portrait, 1859; infantry troops in left background, some cavalry near arched gateway in right background. Etching by Ludwig Michalek after Adam; equestrian portrait, 1859; infantry troops in left background, some cavalry near arched gateway in right background. Giant upright folio; plate mark, margins intact. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1974.

Feldmarschall Lieutenant von Schönhals

Color lithograph (by and ?) after Skallitsky, printed by A(lois) Leykum; full-length portrait in uniform, standing on terrace. Color lithograph (by and ?) after Skallitsky, printed by A(lois) Leykum; full-length portrait in uniform, standing on terrace. Upright folio, matted large folio; margins intact; cleaned. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Feldmarschall Lieutenant Graf Schlik

Lithograph by Stadler after Hennisch, printed by J. Rauh; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, patch over eye. Lithograph by Stadler after Hennisch, printed by J. Rauh; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, patch over eye. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; cleaned. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Feldmarschall Graf Radetzky

One of a suite of 4 large unsigned color lithographic equestrian military portraits. On battlefield, officers in background, wounded soldier prone in foreground. One of a suite of 4 large unsigned color lithographic equestrian military portraits. On battlefield, officers in background, wounded soldier prone in foreground. Giant upright folio; margins; clean, edges of margins worn, slightly torn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1955.

Feldmarschall Graf Radetsky

Color lithograph by Kriehuber after Skallitsky; full-length portrait, outdoors, indistinct small figures of soldiers in left background. Color lithograph by Kriehuber after Skallitsky; full-length portrait, outdoors, indistinct small figures of soldiers in left background. Upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1951.

Feldmarschall Graf Radetsky

Lithograph by Johann Halla after Skallitsky, printed by Johann Höfelich; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors on terrace, military figures and maneuvres in background. Lithograph by Johann Halla after Skallitsky, printed by Johann Höfelich; full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors on terrace, military figures and maneuvres in background. Upright medium folio, matted folio; margins trimmed; cleaned. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1951.

Feldmarschall Blücher der Deutsche

Stipple-engraving by and after Bock; full-length portrait in uniform, landscape background with city in left distance. Stipple-engraving by and after Bock; full-length portrait in uniform, landscape background with city in left distance. Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; cleaned. N.Y., Harry H. Hymes, 1947.

Feldmarschall Blücher

Feldmarschall Blücher

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Heath; equestrian portrait, right arm extended with hat, small mounted figures and battle in left background. Original watercolor signed by Heath; equestrian portrait, right arm extended with hat, small mounted figures and battle in left background. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Feldmarschal Windischgrätz

Hand-colored imagerie-type engraving or line-lithograph; equestrian portrait in uniform, riding towards left. Hand-colored imagerie-type engraving or line-lithograph; equestrian portrait in uniform, riding towards left. Small upright folio; margins; stained, worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.

Feldlager bei Augsburg: Kavallerie-Attacke zwischen Kürassieren und Cheveaus-legers bei Diedorf am 1. September 1846

One of a pair of color lithograph plates, one dated 1847, by and after Kraus; military scenes, landscape background. See also: Grosses Manöver, linker Flügel unter Commando Sr. K. Hoheit des Prinzen Carl von Bayern bei Friedberg. One of a pair of color lithograph plates, one dated 1847, by and after Kraus; military scenes, landscape background. See also: Grosses Manöver, linker Flügel unter Commando Sr. K. Hoheit des Prinzen Carl von Bayern bei Friedberg. Oblong folio, margins entirely trimmed away, upper right corner creased; clean. Munich, Wölfle, 1959.

Felderebel

Felderebel

Brown University

One of a collection of 14 original unsigned watercolors (by Porth) of uniform figures. Figure in navy with rolled paper in right hand. One of a collection of 14 original unsigned watercolors (by Porth) of uniform figures. Figure in navy with rolled paper in right hand. Matted small folio, yellowed, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped black. Hamburg, Schulz, 1975.