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

Elle a le coeur français! ... l'ancienne!

Lithograph by and after Charlet, printed by Formentin; elderly peasant woman seated outside cottage, handing cup of stew to grenadier who has his arm around her shoulder. Lithograph by and after Charlet, printed by Formentin; elderly peasant woman seated outside cottage, handing cup of stew to grenadier who has his arm around her shoulder. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1975.

Elite-Jäger-Carabiniers Hornist 1812

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in green uniform holding rifle in left hand and blowing trumpet. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in green uniform holding rifle in left hand and blowing trumpet. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1953.

Elite-Gendarmerie der Königl. Garde, Gendarm 1812-1813

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in blue and white holding sword in left hand. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in blue and white holding sword in left hand. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.

Elisabeth: Herzogin in Bayern

7th in collection of 8 hand-colored engraved oval miniature portraits (3/4-length); Empress, looking left, outdoors, mountains in background. 7th in collection of 8 hand-colored engraved oval miniature portraits (3/4-length); Empress, looking left, outdoors, mountains in background. Mounted on beige board; margins; some show oxidation of paint. In white envelope. Engraving accompanied by small envelope and 1 sheet of stationery, both stamped with royal monogram, "Elisabeth". title provided by cataloger

Elijah fed by raven

Elijah fed by raven

Brown University

11th of 18 engravings of mostly military figures, from Wapenbuch; Elijah seated by stream, watching raven bring him a crust of bread; (commemorative?) shield emblem, with man's face reflected in it, leaning on tree at left; another image on verso. 11th of 18 engravings of mostly military figures, from Wapenbuch; Elijah seated by stream, watching raven bring him a crust of bread; (commemorative?) shield emblem, with man's face reflected in it, leaning on tree at left; another image on verso. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Elf Blützeugen deutscher Freiheit

Original (rather crude) unsigned ink and watercolor drawing with ink manuscript caption below; execution of group of Major von Schill's hussars by French chasseurs at Wesel, September 16, 1812. Original (rather crude) unsigned ink and watercolor drawing with ink manuscript caption below; execution of group of Major von Schill's hussars by French chasseurs at Wesel, September 16, 1812. Small oblong folio; margins intact; severely foxed and yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1960.

Elèves de la patrie, 1793 à 1794

One of 4 original watercolors, signed by Raffet, of uniforms, soldier in blue jacket, with hat on and sword. One of 4 original watercolors, signed by Raffet, of uniforms, soldier in blue jacket, with hat on and sword. In blue cloth slip-case, maroon leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1966.

Elèves de l'Ecole du Service de Santé militaire de Lyon 1905

Original ink and watercolor drawing by Hilpert; uniform group outdoors, building in background. Original ink and watercolor drawing by Hilpert; uniform group outdoors, building in background. Upright, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Elève de Saint-Cyr

Elève de Saint-Cyr

Brown University

One of a pair of unsigned watercolor drawings (by Lalaisse); standing uniform figure. [See also Chasseur è cheval.] One of a pair of unsigned watercolor drawings (by Lalaisse); standing uniform figure. [See also Chasseur è cheval.] Narrow upright medium folio, together in folio mat; no margins; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Eleve de l'Ecole Polytechnique du Royaume de Naples 1807

3rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cadet in blue jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, holding hands behind back, facing right. 3rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cadet in blue jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, holding hands behind back, facing right. 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.

Elève de cavalerie, St. Germain. Cie. d'élite 1810

One of a set of 3 original unsigned watercolor drawings with manuscript notes for above series by (Aaron?) Martinet? One of a set of 3 original unsigned watercolor drawings with manuscript notes for above series by (Aaron?) Martinet? Upright, matted; no margins; slightly yellowed. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1956. Title supplied by cataloger

Eleve de 2e Classe de la Marine Napolitaine: 18 Mars 1813

83rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in blue jacket, buff trousers, arms folded, facing left. 83rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in blue jacket, buff trousers, arms folded, 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.

Elephantine wonders

Elephantine wonders

Brown University

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. Sketch of 3-headed god. 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. Sketch of 3-headed god. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 green morocco stamped gold and green marble boards; yellowed. London, Spencer, 1952.

Electoralis pedissequus. dominumque potentem: Subsequitur pressoque legit vestigia gressu

12th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of footman, in blue coat with bronze trim, red leggings, holding walking stick; estate grounds in background. 12th in collection of 18 hand-colored copper-engraved plates by and after Schenck of uniform figures; standing figure of footman, in blue coat with bronze trim, red leggings, holding walking stick; estate grounds in background. Small folio, bound in 3/4 red morocco stamped gold and red cloth; some plates stained and soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Elderly man

Elderly man

Brown University

17th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; bearded elderly man in brown and white cloak, pink-striped undercoat, plaid keffiyeh. 17th in collection of 21 original unsigned watercolor drawings of Turkish, Greek and Levantine costumes; bearded elderly man in brown and white cloak, pink-striped undercoat, plaid keffiyeh. Unbound; slightly soiled and foxed; in yellow and green cloth portfolio st. gold. Los Angeles, Clark, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Elbe. National Regimenter. 1813

4th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 1 mounted and 1 standing soldier, in green and navy blue jackets, respectively; on country road. 4th in collection of 19 mounted unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures ca. 1808-1843 (not contemporary), with descriptions in German and French below. 1 mounted and 1 standing soldier, in green and navy blue jackets, respectively; on country road. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

Elbe River '45

Elbe River '45

Brown University

Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; view of riverbank, with 2 docked Red Cross boats, trucks on shore in right background. Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; view of riverbank, with 2 docked Red Cross boats, trucks on shore in right background. Chapman served in the U.S. Army and sketched scenes stateside, in convoy, and in England before being transferred in 1944 to the Public Relations and Historical Section of the 84th Infantry Division to produce work on the Battle of Germany. He also did cartoons for the 84th divisional newspaper and Stars & Stripes.

El Smo. Sr. Don Iuan de Austria

Etching by and after Ribera; full-length portrait in military costume on rearing horse, bird's-eye view of Lepanto in distance. Etching by and after Ribera; full-length portrait in military costume on rearing horse, bird's-eye view of Lepanto in distance. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; yellowed and foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.

El Serenísimo Señor Princípe de la Paz, Generalísimo, Grande Almirante de España é Indias

Engraving by Lopez after Ribelles y Helip; full-length equestrian portrait in uniform, near tree, pointing with right hand, landscape background. Engraving by Lopez after Ribelles y Helip; full-length equestrian portrait in uniform, near tree, pointing with right hand, landscape background. Large upright folio; margins trimmed; 1 corner partly torn away, clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.

El Rei D. Fernando VII de Espanha

Original unsigned charcoal drawing heightened with white chalk, on gray paper; full-length portrait in uniform, soldiers and horse sketchily indicated in background. Original unsigned charcoal drawing heightened with white chalk, on gray paper; full-length portrait in uniform, soldiers and horse sketchily indicated in background. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; creased.

El principe Alberto: Heredero de Sajonia

Tinted lithograph by and after Vallejo, printed by Donon, from series 'Reyes Contemporáneos'; full-length portrait in uniform, standing on terrace. Tinted lithograph by and after Vallejo, printed by Donon, from series 'Reyes Contemporáneos'; full-length portrait in uniform, standing on terrace. Small upright folio; margins; soiled at lower right corner. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.

El General Pavis

El General Pavis

Brown University

Lithograph by and after Roca; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and orders, hatless. Lithograph by and after Roca; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and orders, hatless. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1956.

El General MacGregor

El General MacGregor

Brown University

Mezzotint by S.W. Reynolds after J.S. [sic] Rochard; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat removed, pointing with right hand, small cavalry figures in battle in left distance. Mezzotint by S.W. Reynolds after J.S. [sic] Rochard; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat removed, pointing with right hand, small cavalry figures in battle in left distance. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed close. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

El General Forey

El General Forey

Brown University

One of a pair of tinted lithographed plates by Gironella, printed by Vazquez; 3/4-length portraits in uniform. One of a pair of tinted lithographed plates by Gironella, printed by Vazquez; 3/4-length portraits in uniform. Small upright folio, margins trimmed; foxing. title: El General Forey. caption: GIRONELLA lit. caption: Lit. Vazquez R. 31 caption: French gen. in Mexico

El General Beuret

El General Beuret

Brown University

One of a pair of lithographed plates by Gironella, printed by Vazquez; 3/4-length portraits in uniform. Beuret was killed at the battle of Montebello on May 20, 1859 One of a pair of lithographed plates by Gironella, printed by Vazquez; 3/4-length portraits in uniform. Beuret was killed at the battle of Montebello on May 20, 1859 Small upright folio, margins trimmed; foxing. title: El General Beuret. caption: GIRONELLA lit. caption: Lit. Vazquez R. 31

El Colonel Dn. Julien Sanchez ... in the camp of the guerrillas in the Estrella Septr. 3 1810

Hand colored line and stipple engraving; officer seated and resting under canopy in forest bivouac, soldiers resting and on guard nearby. Hand colored line and stipple engraving; officer seated and resting under canopy in forest bivouac, soldiers resting and on guard nearby. Small oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; title mounted below; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.

El bufón llamado Don Juan de Austria: The Jester Don John of Austria

Engraving by Fosséyeux after Velazquez; standing figure of jester nicknamed 'Don John of Austria' in the court of Philip IV of Spain, holding staff or cane, abandoned cuirass, musket, helmet etc. on pavement in foreground, galley at the battle of Lepanto in right distance. After the oil painting in the Prado, Madrid Engraving by Fosséyeux after Velazquez; standing figure of jester nicknamed 'Don John of Austria' in the court of Philip IV of Spain, holding staff or cane, abandoned cuirass, musket, helmet etc. on pavement in foreground, galley at the battle of Lepanto in right distance. After the oil painting in the Prado, Madrid Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed. Jamestown, R.I., Jonathan North. title provided by cataloger

El Arte Espanol : Periodico y Figurin para Sastres

1 tinted lithograph by Garcia Gonzalez; group of 6 male civilians and 2 soldiers in various clothing. Titled 'Modas Espanolas, 1o de Novembre' 1 tinted lithograph by Garcia Gonzalez; group of 6 male civilians and 2 soldiers in various clothing. Titled 'Modas Espanolas, 1o de Novembre' Oblong medium folio. Dedham, Henry Hornblower, 2012 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/)

El Adelanto Alvar Nuñez Cabeza

Watercolor signed by F.F. L(ull), copied from painting in Museo del Ejército; standing figure in remnants of military costume leaning on staff, coat of arms at upper left. Watercolor signed by F.F. L(ull), copied from painting in Museo del Ejército; standing figure in remnants of military costume leaning on staff, coat of arms at upper left. Upright medium folio; margins; clean. DGd.