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

Ein Mecklenburgischer Landwehrsmann

One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in blue and gray with sword hanging from belt and dragging on the ground. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in blue and gray with sword hanging from belt and dragging on the ground. Upright medium folio, unbound, foxed, upper right corner bent, lower edge worn; in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815". Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.

Ein Marsch des Laudonischen Corpo

One of a collection of 9 copper engraved plates. Troops on march through countryside and village. One of a collection of 9 copper engraved plates. Troops on march through countryside and village. Oblong small folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "J.L. Rugendas. Commanders & Battles, 1740-50"; small tears, slight yellowing. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ein Landesknechte

Ein Landesknechte

Brown University

Wood-engraving (from book?); standing figure in military costume, tall staff in left hand. Wood-engraving (from book?); standing figure in military costume, tall staff in left hand. Upright medium folio, mounted on white paper; margins yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger New York, Rockman Prints, 1956.

Ein Kroaten-Vorposten

Ein Kroaten-Vorposten

Brown University

1st of collection of 3 steel-engravings by Benedetti after Treml, supplements to periodical 'Faust'; full-length uniform figure of picket holding rifle, outdoors. 1st of collection of 3 steel-engravings by Benedetti after Treml, supplements to periodical 'Faust'; full-length uniform figure of picket holding rifle, outdoors. Upright, 3 prints [cf. AuU1848mf-1b-c], matted; margins intact. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ein Krähwinkler Vorposten giebt Feuer

4th in collection of 11 hand-colored engravings, of which 2 (if not all) are by and after Wunder; a comic series showing adventures of mythical General and his troops; hussar in green uniform accepting light for his pipe from infantryman in red, along country road. 4th in collection of 11 hand-colored engravings, of which 2 (if not all) are by and after Wunder; a comic series showing adventures of mythical General and his troops; hussar in green uniform accepting light for his pipe from infantryman in red, along country road. Small oblong folio, unbound; plate marks, margins intact on most, 1 trimmed close; soiled, foxed; in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Ein Kosake von der Kayÿsl. Russischen Armee, welche im Decembr. 1798 in Mähren eingerücht sind

One of a collection of 4 (of ?) numbered hand colored engraved plates of uniforms. [See also: Russischer Offizier in Austheilung der Order, Russischer Grenjadier and Officier der Kosaken.] One of a collection of 4 (of ?) numbered hand colored engraved plates of uniforms. [See also: Russischer Offizier in Austheilung der Order, Russischer Grenjadier and Officier der Kosaken.] Small, plate marks, margins; foxed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

Ein Königl. Bayerischer Cavallerist

From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of cavalryman in white uniform, red trim, dragoon helmet, walking toward left. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of cavalryman in white uniform, red trim, dragoon helmet, walking toward left. Bound in maroon cloth, black leather label stamped gold "G. Schäfer. Troops quartered, Hamburg 1806-1813. Ms."; clean. Volume including typewritten title-page, list of drawings and text by Schäfer.

Ein Kalmuck

Ein Kalmuck

Brown University

One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man with heavy coat, crop in right hand and sword handing from belt. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen und Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man with heavy coat, crop in right hand and sword handing from belt. Upright medium folio, unbound, foxed, in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815". Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.

Ein Kaiserl. Königl. Oesterreichische Armée

One of a pair of signed original watercolor drawings by l'Allemand (evidently preliminary studies for lithographs, for Bermann & Sohn); uniform groups showing uniforms of Generalitat, 1630-1840 and Infanterie, 1670-1790. One of a pair of signed original watercolor drawings by l'Allemand (evidently preliminary studies for lithographs, for Bermann & Sohn); uniform groups showing uniforms of Generalitat, 1630-1840 and Infanterie, 1670-1790. Oblong medium folio; matted folio; margins; wrinkled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.

Ein Kaiserl: französischer Grenadier zu Pferde

Original watercolor drawing signed on back by Friederich and numbered 7; mounted uniform figure, facing left. Original watercolor drawing signed on back by Friederich and numbered 7; mounted uniform figure, facing left. Small upright, matted; margins clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Ein Kaiser der wie man sagt die Kunst zu Schreiben erfunden hat...

6th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; emperor in violet robe, holding writing brush, standing beside table. 6th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; emperor in violet robe, holding writing brush, standing beside table. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Ein Kaiser

Ein Kaiser

Brown University

4th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; emperor in purple robe and ornamental green apron, bending toward left, holding sword pointed to ground. 4th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; emperor in purple robe and ornamental green apron, bending toward left, holding sword pointed to ground. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Ein Kais: könig: Officier in der neuen Uniform

Hand-colored engraving by C.G. Sch.; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Hand-colored engraving by C.G. Sch.; standing uniform figure, outdoors. Small upright; margins trimmed. Munich, Grüber Collection, 1953.

Ein K. Russischer Munizions Karren

From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; profile view of mounted supply officer in green jacket, white trousers, red trim, holding whip, leading green ammunition wagon toward left. From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; profile view of mounted supply officer in green jacket, white trousers, red trim, holding whip, leading green ammunition wagon toward left. Oblong medium folio; plate marks, margins intact; somewhat soiled, some margins trimmed; mounted and bound in folio-size 1/4 green morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Russian uniforms - Prague, 1797". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Ein K. Russischer Kosakenwagen mit Feldgerätschaften

From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; profile view of mounted cossack in scarlet jacket and hat, blue trousers, leading 2-horse supply wagon made of green wood, facing left. From collection of 13 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; profile view of mounted cossack in scarlet jacket and hat, blue trousers, leading 2-horse supply wagon made of green wood, facing left. Oblong medium folio; plate marks, margins intact; somewhat soiled, some margins trimmed; mounted and bound in folio-size 1/4 green morocco and marble boards stamped gold "Russian uniforms - Prague, 1797". Munich, Gröber collection, 1953.

Ein junge Soldatin ich bin Darumb so hat mein ringer sinn

One of a collection of 14 anonymous engraved plates (after Ulrich and Mayr). 1Woman with cape holding dog, rhymed caption below. One of a collection of 14 anonymous engraved plates (after Ulrich and Mayr). 1Woman with cape holding dog, rhymed caption below. Blue paper, manuscript title in pencil "Anonym Copien nach Mayr & Ulrich. 14 Bl." in tan cloth case, brown leather backstrip label stamped gold "Mayr & Ulrich--Copie nach Soldatenbuch--c. 1630"; trimmed and yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ein Irrländischer Riss: Cornelius Magrat gebohren in Irrland den 10 Januar 1737, ist 19. Jahr alt und besizet ein ung...

Copper-engraving; 'Portrait of Cornelius Magrath, whole length, standing on outdoors, directed and looking to front, wearing hat, wig, elegant embroidered clothes and sword, his right hand on his hip and left arm held over the head of an armed guardsman' -- British Museum. Copper-engraving; 'Portrait of Cornelius Magrath, whole length, standing on outdoors, directed and looking to front, wearing hat, wig, elegant embroidered clothes and sword, his right hand on his hip and left arm held over the head of an armed guardsman' -- British Museum. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. New York, Emil Hirsch, 1960.

Ein Herzogl. Nassauischer Unter Officier

2nd in pair of hand-colored engravings of uniform figures; standing officer holding sword. 2nd in pair of hand-colored engravings of uniform figures; standing officer holding sword. Small, matted together folio; plate marks, margins trimmed close. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.

Ein Hauptmann in seiner Galla von der Burgerschafte auf dem Lande

1st in collection of 4 hand-colored copper-engravings by and after Benedict; standing figure in moss-green Austrian dress uniform, with black vest, in tricorn hat, wearing sword, holding pike. 1st in collection of 4 hand-colored copper-engravings by and after Benedict; standing figure in moss-green Austrian dress uniform, with black vest, in tricorn hat, wearing sword, holding pike. Upright, matted; plate marks, margins; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Ein Hamburgischer Artillerist

One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen and Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in blue; hat with tall red and blue feathers, with short sword hanging from belt. One of a collection of 26 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolor drawings by von Röder of uniforms of Count Wallmoden's corps during their passage through Mecklenburg, showing Prussian, English, Swedish, Russian, Bremen and Verden, Hamburg, Lübeck, King's German Legion, Russian-German Legion and Mecklenburg uniforms. Man in blue; hat with tall red and blue feathers, with short sword hanging from belt. Upright medium folio, unbound; foxed; in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815". Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.

Ein halbe Notschlang

Ein halbe Notschlang

Brown University

2nd of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; soldier preparing to fire long cannon toward right; text below. 2nd of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; soldier preparing to fire long cannon toward right; text below. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ein grosser general und ein kleiner kaiser

Broadley: '...we see the burly Blücher holding a Lilliputian Napoleon contemptuously on his thumb and flicking him derisively on the nose.' Broadley: '...we see the burly Blücher holding a Lilliputian Napoleon contemptuously on his thumb and flicking him derisively on the nose.' April 1814 From set Napoleonic Caricatures Published in Germany. Verse: Ein Männlein kam aus Corsica Und meinte, gross zu werden Und zu verschtucken, fern und nah, Die Völker all auf Erden Allein es ward sein Spiritus Durch eines Manne Erbsenschuss Gar jämmerlich getroffen. Da kam das Mannlein wiederum Aus Elba hergebahren, Und lockte in sein Kaiserthum Von neuen unsrer Schaaren. Da sah ihn gar der grosse Mann Für einen Daumenreiter an Und gab ihm --- Nasenstüber! [A midget came from Corsica Ambition's path to follow, And, storming up and down the earth, Its people tried to swallow. Athwart his way a Man was found Who dashed him badly to the ground And merely by pea-shooting. Behold, once more the manikin From Elba gaily courses, And throws his vast Imperial net O'er all our allied forces! The Man has caught him as he goes And flicks the Tom-Thumb on the nose And once more sends him scooting!]

Ein Grenadier vom Königl. Spanischen Infanterie Regmt. Asturias

From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of grenadier in white uniform, green trim, bearskin hat, holding grounded rifle. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of grenadier in white uniform, green trim, bearskin hat, holding grounded rifle. Bound in maroon cloth, black leather label stamped gold "G. Schäfer. Troops quartered, Hamburg 1806-1813. Ms."; clean. Volume including typewritten title-page, list of drawings and text by Schäfer.

Ein Grenadier Offizier vom 57ten Franz. Linien Infanterie Regiment

From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of officer in navy blue jacket, white trousers, bearskin hat, with left hand on sword-hilt. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of officer in navy blue jacket, white trousers, bearskin hat, with left hand on sword-hilt. Bound in maroon cloth, black leather label stamped gold "G. Schäfer. Troops quartered, Hamburg 1806-1813. Ms."; clean. Volume including typewritten title-page, list of drawings and text by Schäfer.

Ein Gewicht und Schnuer

Ein Gewicht und Schnuer

Brown University

22nd of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; side view of long wick attached to firing-pin or bomb. 22nd of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; side view of long wick attached to firing-pin or bomb. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ein Gens d'Armes

Ein Gens d'Armes

Brown University

15th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; back view, mounted gendarme in tricorn hat, holding sword, outdoors. 15th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; back view, mounted gendarme in tricorn hat, holding sword, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ein Gens d'Armes

Ein Gens d'Armes

Brown University

16th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; frontal view, mounted gendarme in tricorn hat, holding sword, outdoors. 16th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; frontal view, mounted gendarme in tricorn hat, holding sword, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ein Gens d'Armes

Ein Gens d'Armes

Brown University

17th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted gendarme in tricorn hat, holding sword, riding toward right, outdoors. 17th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted gendarme in tricorn hat, holding sword, riding toward right, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.