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

Esercito Italiano - Marina

11th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of sailor in gray jacket, white trousers, on board ship. Serie 86-11. 11th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of sailor in gray jacket, white trousers, on board ship. Serie 86-11. Unbound; in tan paper wrapper printed green with allegorical illustrations on front; wrapper worn, contents clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1961.

Esercito Italiano - Genio

7th in set of 12 chromolithgraph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of engineer in dark gray uniform, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle; river or lake in background. Serie 86-7 7th in set of 12 chromolithgraph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of engineer in dark gray uniform, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle; river or lake in background. Serie 86-7 Unbound; in tan paper wrapper printed green with allegorical illustration on front; wrapper worn, contents clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1961.

Esercito Italiano - Fanteria nuova uniforme

6th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of infantryman in dark gray uniform, wearing pack, arms crossed over grounded rifle, facing right. Serie 86-6 6th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of infantryman in dark gray uniform, wearing pack, arms crossed over grounded rifle, facing right. Serie 86-6 Unbound; in tan paper wrapper printed green with allegorical illustration on front; wrapper worn, contents clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1961.

Esercito Italiano - Cavalleria - Lancieri

8th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of lancer in dark gray jacket, light gray trousers, scarlet trim, facing left, outdoors. 8th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of lancer in dark gray jacket, light gray trousers, scarlet trim, facing left, outdoors. Unbound; in tan paper wrapper printed green with allegorical illustration on front; wrapper worn, contents clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1961.

Esercito Italiano - Cavalleria - Dragoni

9th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of dragoon in dark gray jacket, light gray trousers, scarlet trim, outdoors. Serie 86-9 9th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of dragoon in dark gray jacket, light gray trousers, scarlet trim, outdoors. Serie 86-9 Unbound; in tan paper wrapper printed green with allegorical ill. on front; wrapper worn, contents clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1961.

Esercito Italiano - Carabinieri

12th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of rifleman in gray uniform, scarlet trim, on patio, outdoors. Series 86-12 12th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of rifleman in gray uniform, scarlet trim, on patio, outdoors. Series 86-12 Unbound; in tan paper wrapper printed green with allegorical illustration on front; wrapper worn, contents clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1961.

Esercito Italiano - Bersaglieri d'Africa

4th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of infantryman in brown uniform, pith helmet, with grounded rifle; tent in background. 4th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of infantryman in brown uniform, pith helmet, with grounded rifle; tent in background. Unbound; in tan paper wrapper printed green with allegorical illustration on front; wrapper worn, contents clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1961.

Esercito Italiano - Bersaglieri

2nd in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of soldier in black uniform, feathered, broad-brimmed hat, rifle slung over shoulder, outdoors. Series 86-2 2nd in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of soldier in black uniform, feathered, broad-brimmed hat, rifle slung over shoulder, outdoors. Series 86-2 Unbound; in tan paper wrapper printed green with allegorical ill. on front; wrapper worn, contents clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1961.

Esercito Italiano - Artiglieria

10th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of artilleryman in dark gray uniform, outdoors; cannon and fort in background. 10th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of artilleryman in dark gray uniform, outdoors; cannon and fort in background. Unbound; in tan paper wrapper printed green with allegorical illustration on front; wrapper worn, contents clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1961.

Esercito Italiano - Alpini - Battaglione grigio

3rd in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of infantryman in brown uniform, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle, in alpine landscape. Serie 86-3. 3rd in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of infantryman in brown uniform, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle, in alpine landscape. Serie 86-3. Unbound; in tan paper wrapper printed green with allegorical illustrations on front; wrapper worn, contents clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1961.

Esercito Italiano - Alpini

5th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of soldier in black jacket, light blue trousers, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle, in alpine landscape. Serie 86-5 5th in set of 12 chromolithograph plates of uniform figures; standing figure of soldier in black jacket, light blue trousers, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle, in alpine landscape. Serie 86-5 Unbound; in tan paper wrapper printed green with allegorical illustration on front; wrapper worn, contents clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather labels stamped gold. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1961.

Escuadron de Vizcaya

Escuadron de Vizcaya

Brown University

One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Line of troops charging through countryside. One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Line of troops charging through countryside. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, yellow leather label stamped gold "Spain. Carlist Troops. 1835-1845"; repaired tear, soiled. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1965.

Escuadron de Gefes y Oficiales

One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Line of mounted soldiers on left; single mounted soldier on right. One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Line of mounted soldiers on left; single mounted soldier on right. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, yellow leather label stamped gold "Spain. Carlist Troops. 1835-1845" creased and soiled. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1965.

Escon. de Hussards de la Garde de Sureté intérieure de Naples: Cavalier gde. tenue, 11 Mars 1813

91st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted hussar in light blue uniform, red jacket, facing left. 91st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted hussar in light blue uniform, red jacket, facing left. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.

Escolta del Presidente "Aca-Caraya" (1865)

1 of 11 ink and watercolor drawings initialled FFL; single figure in uniform standing by horse. From series 'Paraguayan uniforms, 1806-1934: Water-colors' 1 of 11 ink and watercolor drawings initialled FFL; single figure in uniform standing by horse. From series 'Paraguayan uniforms, 1806-1934: Water-colors' Upright medium portfolio. Montevideo, Llull, 1968 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/)

Escarmouche

Escarmouche

Brown University

Lithograph by Fournier; combat between infantry and cavalry on slope. Lithograph by Fournier; combat between infantry and cavalry on slope. Oblong medium folio; margins intact. Presented 1986, by Alan Trueblood.

Escarmouche

Escarmouche

Brown University

Colored lithograph after (De Mourier?); combat between lancers and cuirassiers in country. Colored lithograph after (De Mourier?); combat between lancers and cuirassiers in country. Oblong, mounted on medium folio white paper; margins intact; clean. London, auction, 1952.

Escape of Gen. Fanshaw

Escape of Gen. Fanshaw

Brown University

One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings with typewritten titles pasted on back. General Fanshaw being attacked by civilians with guns. One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolor and wash drawings with typewritten titles pasted on back. General Fanshaw being attacked by civilians with guns. In red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; clean. For or copied from Charles Ball, 'The History of the Indian Mutiny'.

Es war den Spanier wol bewust, Das ein rot gar ungerust, Versamlet sich nit weit von Dalen, ...: Anoo Dni. M.D.LXVIII...

16th (extra) in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; battle scene between armies of cavalry, pikemen, musketeers, at edge of moat or river around fortified town at upper right. 16th (extra) in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; battle scene between armies of cavalry, pikemen, musketeers, at edge of moat or river around fortified town at upper right. Folio, unbound; in maroon cloth case, yellow cloth backstrip label stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Es seind gewest drey man allein, So ingenommen Louenstein ... Also daß Alba all sein gwalt, Vor diese vestung hatt ge...

4th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; Spanish troops, flying the flag of the Seventeen Provinces, attacking castle (Loevenstein Castle) along riverbank, artillery in right foreground, rural scene in background. Depicts the Battle of Loevenstein on December 19, 1570. 4th in collection of 15 etched plates of sieges, battles, etc.; Spanish troops, flying the flag of the Seventeen Provinces, attacking castle (Loevenstein Castle) along riverbank, artillery in right foreground, rural scene in background. Depicts the Battle of Loevenstein on December 19, 1570. Folio, unbound; in maroon cloth case, yellow cloth backstrip label stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Es könnt ja nicht immer so bleiben!

Hand-colored etching. Napoleon as an organ-grinder singing lines (apparently written by Kotzebue in 1802): 'Es konnt' ja nicht immer so bleiben!' Hand-colored etching. Napoleon as an organ-grinder singing lines (apparently written by Kotzebue in 1802): 'Es konnt' ja nicht immer so bleiben!' Broadley: 1813 1812 written on mount From set Napoleonic Caricatures in Germany

Ès cuirassier z'au 4me. Austerlick [sic], Jena, Friedland, Wagram.

71st in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; 2 veterans now working as stonemasons on street saluting and doffing cap to Napoleon at left, cheering crowd and city buildings in background. 71st in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; 2 veterans now working as stonemasons on street saluting and doffing cap to Napoleon at left, cheering crowd and city buildings in background. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.

Erzherzog Stephan

Erzherzog Stephan

Brown University

Lithograph by and after Bekel, 1847, printed by Schier; 3/4-length portrait in uniform coat with frogging, hand on hip. Lithograph by and after Bekel, 1847, printed by Schier; 3/4-length portrait in uniform coat with frogging, hand on hip. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1957. title provided by cataloger

Erzherzog Stefan von Oesterreich

Tinted lithograph; bust portrait in hussar uniform, hatless, wearing Order of Golden Fleece. Tinted lithograph; bust portrait in hussar uniform, hatless, wearing Order of Golden Fleece. Large upright folio; margins entirely trimmed away; slightly worn and foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956. title provided by cataloger

Erzherzog Johann, General Genie Director

Stipple-engraving by C. Pfeiffer after Hickel; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, outline of fort in background, right hand resting on map, hat on ledge at right. Stipple-engraving by C. Pfeiffer after Hickel; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, outline of fort in background, right hand resting on map, hat on ledge at right. Upright folio; plate mark, margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1982.

Erzherzog Heinrich von Oesterreich

2nd of 2 lithograph portraits after Kriehuber, printed by J. Höfelich's Wwe.; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. 2nd of 2 lithograph portraits after Kriehuber, printed by J. Höfelich's Wwe.; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Large upright folio; margins; soiled, worn, some foxing. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.

Erzherzog Carl von Oestreich führt 12 gemeine Kaÿserliche Grenadiers de sämmtlich die Verdienst-Medaille trugen und d...

Copper-engraving; Archduke and aides in palace room with 12 grenadiers who all wear the medal of merit, banquet table laid in room beyond. Copper-engraving; Archduke and aides in palace room with 12 grenadiers who all wear the medal of merit, banquet table laid in room beyond. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn. N. Y., Walter Schatzki, 1965.

Erzherzog Carl von Oesterreich in der Schlacht bei Aspern den 22ten Mai 1809

Steel engraving by E. Rouargue after Alberti; central illustration of mounted Archduke in battle surrounded by 16 smaller illustrations of battle scenes. Steel engraving by E. Rouargue after Alberti; central illustration of mounted Archduke in battle surrounded by 16 smaller illustrations of battle scenes. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; edges worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Erz Herzog Carl. königlicher Held. geb. den 5. September 1771

Etching (crude), numbered 157; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat on table at left, standing before tents. Etching (crude), numbered 157; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat on table at left, standing before tents. Small upright folio; margins; yellowed, edges worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.