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

Trompeter 4. (Chevaulegers) Rgt. 1807; 1811 6. (Chevaulegers) Rgt.

One of a collection of 9 watercolors signed by Graf, some dated, some after Braun, Hoffmann, Kurz. Figure in red and white blowing trumpet, seated on brown horse facing right. One of a collection of 9 watercolors signed by Graf, some dated, some after Braun, Hoffmann, Kurz. Figure in red and white blowing trumpet, seated on brown horse facing right. Small folio, unbound, in blue cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Trompeter 1888

Trompeter 1888

Brown University

7th in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of trumpeter in gray uniform, blowing trumpet, facing left. 7th in collection of 7 line-engraved plates after H.A. of uniform figures (probably from Torgerson, De Norske Militaer-Jaegers Uniformer fra 1805 til 1905); standing figure of trumpeter in gray uniform, blowing trumpet, facing left. Small, unbound; mounted on gray paper and in red cloth portfolio stamped blue; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Trompeter - 1743

Trompeter - 1743

Brown University

One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in red and blue holding trumpet. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in red and blue holding trumpet. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.

Trompeter

Trompeter

Brown University

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki and blue uniform with a trumpet and a stick, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A soldier in khaki and blue uniform with a trumpet and a stick, 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.

Trompeter

Trompeter

Brown University

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

Trompeter

Trompeter

Brown University

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A mounted soldier in khaki uniform with gun, backpacks, and trumpet, marching towards left. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A mounted soldier in khaki uniform with gun, backpacks, and trumpet, marching towards left. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Trommel und Pfeiffen. etc.

Hand-colored plate by and after Engelbrecht showing military musicians on foot; other soldiers, drummer and officer in left background. Hand-colored plate by and after Engelbrecht showing military musicians on foot; other soldiers, drummer and officer in left background. Small folio, unbound' in blue cloth portfolio case, maroon leather label stamped gold; soiled, fixed, corners bent. New York, Rockman, 1949.

Tromba dei Cacciatori a Cavallo

24th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; mounted uniform figure of bugler, blowing horn, facing left on white horse. 24th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; mounted uniform figure of bugler, blowing horn, facing left on white horse. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.

Troisième suite de chevaux d'après Carle & Horace Vernet

One of a collection of 10 (of 60) color aquatint plates of cavalry uniform figures from the series: Recueil de chevaux de tout genre by Levachez after C. and H. Vernet. Soldier sitting on a rock next to his horse, writing a letter. His pistol on the ground behind the horse, and a horseshoe on the ground beneath the horse, other soldiers in the right distance engaged in battle. One of a collection of 10 (of 60) color aquatint plates of cavalry uniform figures from the series: Recueil de chevaux de tout genre by Levachez after C. and H. Vernet. Soldier sitting on a rock next to his horse, writing a letter. His pistol on the ground behind the horse, and a horseshoe on the ground beneath the horse, other soldiers in the right distance engaged in battle. Oblong folio, matted, unbound; in blue cloth slip case, red leather label stamped gold. "H. Vernet. Cavalerie. 1er Empire"; foxed, yellowed, right margin folded. Paris, Roulleau, 1954.

Troisieme suite de chevaux d'après Carle & Horace Vernet

One of a collection of 10 (of 60) color aquatint plates of cavalry uniform figures from the series Recueil de chevaux de tout genre. Soldier on horseback, holding a trumpet in high right hand, another soldier on horseback with a rifle in the distance. One of a collection of 10 (of 60) color aquatint plates of cavalry uniform figures from the series Recueil de chevaux de tout genre. Soldier on horseback, holding a trumpet in high right hand, another soldier on horseback with a rifle in the distance. Oblong folio, matted; unbound; in blue cloth slip case, red leather label stamped fold. "H. Vernet. Cavalerie. 1er Empire." clean. Paris, Roulleau, 1954.

Troisième suite de chevaux d'après Carle & Horace Vernet

One of a collection of 10 (of 60 color aquatint plates of cavalry uniform figures from the series Recueil de chevaux de tout genre by Levachez after C. and H. Vernet. Officer standing next to his horse, pointing to rifles, tent and soldier in background. One of a collection of 10 (of 60 color aquatint plates of cavalry uniform figures from the series Recueil de chevaux de tout genre by Levachez after C. and H. Vernet. Officer standing next to his horse, pointing to rifles, tent and soldier in background. Oblong folio, unbound, in blue cloth slip case, red leather label stamped gold. "H. Vernet. Cavalerie. 1er Empire"; slightly soiled, small tears at lower edge. N.Y., Weyhe, 1939.

Troisième suite de chevaux d'après Carle & Horace Vernet

One of a collection of 10 (of 60) color aquatint plates of cavalry uniform figures from the series Recueil de chevaux de tout genre by Levachez after C. and H. Vernet. Soldier standing next to his horse, pointing to the right, while a soldier stands outside a tent in the left distance. One of a collection of 10 (of 60) color aquatint plates of cavalry uniform figures from the series Recueil de chevaux de tout genre by Levachez after C. and H. Vernet. Soldier standing next to his horse, pointing to the right, while a soldier stands outside a tent in the left distance. Oblong folio, matted, unbound; in blue slip case, red leather label stamped gold. "H. Vernet. Cavalerie. 1er Empire"; soiled and worn. Paris, Bihn, 1952.

Trois soldats bretons

Trois soldats bretons

Brown University

three soldiers standing and sitting near coastal town; signed "Jules David", "Lit. Guillet" three soldiers standing and sitting near coastal town; signed "Jules David", "Lit. Guillet" Paroles d'Emile Barateau ; Musique de Paul Henrion. 'Récit, à Madame Iweins d'Hennin' 'Album 1847' Page 1 of score on verso.

Troika. Three comrades

Troika. Three comrades

Brown University

4th in collection of 6 colored and uncolored lithograhic caricatures; uncolored lithograph by Streltsov, showing 3 Russian soldiers standing by cannon on riverbank at right, fortress in distance, troika on opposite bank driven by woman and drawn by horses with human heads, soldiers and camp in distance; verse commentary below. 4th in collection of 6 colored and uncolored lithograhic caricatures; uncolored lithograph by Streltsov, showing 3 Russian soldiers standing by cannon on riverbank at right, fortress in distance, troika on opposite bank driven by woman and drawn by horses with human heads, soldiers and camp in distance; verse commentary below. Upright and oblong folio and small folio; margins intact; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958. original title in Russian, translated by cataloger

Troia

Troia

Brown University

Wood-engraved illustration on page (426?) from book or chapter in Virgil's Aeneid, showing Greek soldiers in 16th century Venetian military dress besieging walled and towered city of Troy. Wood-engraved illustration on page (426?) from book or chapter in Virgil's Aeneid, showing Greek soldiers in 16th century Venetian military dress besieging walled and towered city of Troy. Small, matted; margins intact. New York, Rockman Prints, 1969.

Triumphzug Napoleons in Moscau d. 14 Septbr. 1812

28th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; vast French army, led by Napoleon and staff, entering city walls, observed by civilian men and women in foreground, women with baskets on their heads, wounded veterans, Moscow burning in right background. 28th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; vast French army, led by Napoleon and staff, entering city walls, observed by civilian men and women in foreground, women with baskets on their heads, wounded veterans, Moscow burning in right background. In blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black. series title provided by cataloger

Triumphpforte an der Moldau bei Budweis von J: J: M: M: de, Kaiser und der Kaiserinn von Oesterreich paßirt am 6. Sep...

One of a collection of 3 lithograph plates from 'Journal pitoresque'; lithograph by Wolf after Eduard Gurk; Imperial carriages approaching triumphal arch surmounted by obelisk on riverbank. Depicts the long train of Emperor Ferdinand with his wife Maria Anna of Savoy crossing the Vltava near Budweis, behind which local businessmen and dignitaries have erected a temporary triumphal gate in honor of the emperor One of a collection of 3 lithograph plates from 'Journal pitoresque'; lithograph by Wolf after Eduard Gurk; Imperial carriages approaching triumphal arch surmounted by obelisk on riverbank. Depicts the long train of Emperor Ferdinand with his wife Maria Anna of Savoy crossing the Vltava near Budweis, behind which local businessmen and dignitaries have erected a temporary triumphal gate in honor of the emperor Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

Triumphal entry of the brave and glorious guards into London, July 9, 1856. Sketched from opposite the Treasury Build...

Color lithograph published July 11th, 1856; guards parading through street, Treasury and Horse Guards buildings in background, men, women and children spectators in left foreground. Color lithograph published July 11th, 1856; guards parading through street, Treasury and Horse Guards buildings in background, men, women and children spectators in left foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; creased. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

Triumphal Arch, Perth.

Triumphal Arch, Perth.

Brown University

One of a pair of lithographs by Amdrew Maclure and Archibald Gray Macdonald after Maclure; Queen's carriage about to pass through monumental arch with Royal Standard above, passing between military honor guards. [See also: Dalkeith Palace the day of the Levee]. One of a pair of lithographs by Amdrew Maclure and Archibald Gray Macdonald after Maclure; Queen's carriage about to pass through monumental arch with Royal Standard above, passing between military honor guards. [See also: Dalkeith Palace the day of the Levee]. Small upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Triumphal Arch, erected at Maidstone, in honor of the King by Flint Stacey, Esqr. and under which His Majesty passed ...

Hand-colored engraving by (J.?) Barlow after Beazley; view of triumphal arch in town, with King and others riding through at head of procession. Hand-colored engraving by (J.?) Barlow after Beazley; view of triumphal arch in town, with King and others riding through at head of procession. Large upright folio, matted; margins; worn, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Triumphal arch

Triumphal arch

Brown University

'Procession on the River Amstel. Marie de Medici on a small vessel at centre, with Mercury on the back of the boat, Neptune on a conch in central foreground, other small boats on either side, a large crowd onlooking from the river-banks in background, a classical building on an island at left' -- British Museum. Plate 6 from fête book commemorating the royal entry into Amsterdam of Marie de Medici, the exiled Queen Mother of France (1575-1642), in 1638. From: Caspar Barlaeus, 'Medicea Hospes' (Amsterdam: 1638). 'Procession on the River Amstel. Marie de Medici on a small vessel at centre, with Mercury on the back of the boat, Neptune on a conch in central foreground, other small boats on either side, a large crowd onlooking from the river-banks in background, a classical building on an island at left' -- British Museum. Plate 6 from fête book commemorating the royal entry into Amsterdam of Marie de Medici, the exiled Queen Mother of France (1575-1642), in 1638. From: Caspar Barlaeus, 'Medicea Hospes' (Amsterdam: 1638).

Triumph des Jahres 1813. Den Deutschen zum Neuenjahr

Napoleon's profile bust is here comprised of several diabolic elements. First, a crouching eagle forms his hat. Next, his head is modeled by an ingeniously arranged pile of corpses that is supported by a red band at his neck signifying a river of blood. The fabric of Napoleon's uniform is a map of Germany studded with crossed swords that indicate major battle sites. The spider in the center of its octagonal web takes the place of the medal of the Legion of Honor. Significantly, the golden epaulette/hand has grasped one of this threads of the web and is just about to unravel it. Often text describing the function of each element was published along with the sheet. In the case of this image, although the text is absent, one can assume it very closely followed that of other versions of this satire. Napoleon's profile bust is here comprised of several diabolic elements. First, a crouching eagle forms his hat. Next, his head is modeled by an ingeniously arranged pile of corpses that is supported by a red band at his neck signifying a river of blood. The fabric of Napoleon's uniform is a map of Germany studded with crossed swords that indicate major battle sites. The spider in the center of its octagonal web takes the place of the medal of the Legion of Honor. Significantly, the golden epaulette/hand has grasped one of this threads of the web and is just about to unravel it. Often text describing the function of each element was published along with the sheet. In the case of this image, although the text is absent, one can assume it very closely followed that of other versions of this satire. Not signed or dated. This highly emblematic caricature of Napoleon was issued as a New Year's card to commemorate German victory over Napoleon in the year 1813. This version in the Hay Library is one of many reproductions made after the sheet engraved by the Henschel brothers of Berlin. According to the catalog, 'Napoleon Im Spiegel der Karikatur,' the brothers managed to sell 20,000 copies of this image in the week of December 9, 1813 alone. Not only was this image popular in Germany, but versions were also sold in England, France, Holland, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Russia with great success. Label(s): Rhein F., Weser F., Elbe F., Oder F., Weichsel F. Label(s): Hochst, Hanau, Ehrfort, Culm, Lutzen, Leipzig, Denewitz, Gr. Beeren, Heinau, Katzbach.

Triumph des jahres 1813. Den Deutschen zum neuen Jahr

Broadley: based on an engraving by Lehmann after a portrait by H. A. Dähling (1807). Referred to as the 'corpse-head.' Print divided into two parts Broadley: based on an engraving by Lehmann after a portrait by H. A. Dähling (1807). Referred to as the 'corpse-head.' Print divided into two parts Broadley: 'the most widely known of all the caricatures directed against Napoleon...Voltz's effort may be regarded as the artistic first-fruits of the crushing defeat of Napoleon at [Leipzig] on October 19, 1813.' Text: Wahre Abbildung des Eroberers. Der Hut ist Preussens Adler, welcher mit seinen Krallen den Grossen gepackt hat und ihn nicht mehr loslässt. Das Gesicht bilden einige Leichen von denen Hunderttausenden, welche seine Ruhmsucht opferte. Der Kragen ist der grosse Blutstrom, welcher für seinen Ehrgeiz so lange fliessen musste. Der Rock ist ein Stück der Landcharte des aufgelössten Rheinbundes. An allen darauf zu lesenden Orten verlehr er Schlachten. Das rothe Bändchen bedürfte des erklärenden Ortes wol nicht mehr. Der grosse Ehrenlegionsorden ist ein Spinnengewebe, dessen Fäden über den ganzen Rheinbund ausgespannt waren; allein in der Epaulette ist die mächtige Gotteshand ausgestreckt, welche das Gewebe zerreisst, womit Deutschland umgarnt war und die Kreuzspinne vernichtet, die da ihren Sitz hatte, wo ein Herz seyn sollte! -- [The Hat is the Prussian Eagle which has seized the great man in its claws and will not let go. The Face represents a few of the bodies of the 100,000 men which his lust for glory sacrificed. The Collar is the great stream of blood so long outpoured for his ambition. The Coat is a portion of the map of the dissolved Confederation of the Rhine. At all the places indicated he lost a battle. The red line is no longer necessary by way of explanation. The Spider of the Legion of Honour is a spider's web whose threads embraced the whole Rhenish Confederation, but in the epaulet is the Mighty Hand of God stretched out to tear asunder the insect which held the position which ought to have been occupied by the heart.]

Triumph Auffzug Und Fewerwerck zu Paris Wegen dess Duppelten Getroffenen Heijraths zwischen Spainen und Franriech Geh...

Etching by and after Meier; perspective view of processions, triumphal-wagons, fireworks display etc. The triumphal-cars are filled with mythological personages and drawn by elephants, rhinoceroses, panthers, etc., while enormous human figures probably constructed of wicker, parade around. Part of the triumphal fetes held in Paris on April 5, 1612 on the occasion of the double betrothal of the Infanta Ann to Louis XIII, and of Elizabeth of France to Philip of Asturias. Etching by and after Meier; perspective view of processions, triumphal-wagons, fireworks display etc. The triumphal-cars are filled with mythological personages and drawn by elephants, rhinoceroses, panthers, etc., while enormous human figures probably constructed of wicker, parade around. Part of the triumphal fetes held in Paris on April 5, 1612 on the occasion of the double betrothal of the Infanta Ann to Louis XIII, and of Elizabeth of France to Philip of Asturias. Small oblong folio, mounted on white board; margins severely trimmed. title: Triumph: Auffzug: Und Fewerwerck zu Paris Wegen dess Duppelten Getroffenen Heijraths zwischen Spainen und Franriech Gehalten &c. caption: des Konigs und der Konig in Sitz caption: Spain(?) nische Ambassador caption: Der Konigin Margret Sitz printed signature: DMeier 1612

Triomph über die Herrliche Victori, welche von dem Herzen der Heerscharen... Herrn Gustavo Adolpho... dem 7. Septem: ...

Unsigned folding etched plate (from book?) with long poem below; view of victory procession with standard-bearers, artillery piece, triumphal wagon, mounted cavalry and foot soldiers etc., landscape background. Unsigned folding etched plate (from book?) with long poem below; view of victory procession with standard-bearers, artillery piece, triumphal wagon, mounted cavalry and foot soldiers etc., landscape background. Giant oblong folio joined and mounted on paper, folded; margins trimmed; slightly worn, creased; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Trier, 1945 diagram

Trier, 1945 diagram

Brown University

Verso of cardboard backing showing relation of Trier rooftops and Trier, 1945 Verso of cardboard backing showing relation of Trier rooftops and Trier, 1945 Jarvie served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army'). Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Trier

Trier

Brown University

One of a suite of 8 wood engraved plates (on both sides of 4 sheets) (by Kallenberg after Köbel) of landsknecht Fahnenträger, in military dress, by and after Koebel. [See also: Examples of Heraldic Figures, drawn by Jacob Koebel]. From: 'Wappen des heiligen Roemischen Reich', Frankfurt. One of a suite of 8 wood engraved plates (on both sides of 4 sheets) (by Kallenberg after Köbel) of landsknecht Fahnenträger, in military dress, by and after Koebel. [See also: Examples of Heraldic Figures, drawn by Jacob Koebel]. From: 'Wappen des heiligen Roemischen Reich', Frankfurt. Upright; margins trimmed; worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Tribute quickstep

Tribute quickstep

Brown University

C. S. Grafulla. Caption title. For piano. "An offering of respect & esteem to Col. Emmons Clark, Com'dg 7th Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y. by the composer"--cover. Steel engraved cover illustration : oval bust portrait of Emmons Clark.