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

Ein General von der Armee

7th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; general in long blue coat, carrying bow and sheath of arrows, facing right. 7th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; general in long blue coat, carrying bow and sheath of arrows, facing right. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label st. gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Ein General Kriegscommissair

1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)

Ein General Auditeur

Ein General Auditeur

Brown University

1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)

Ein gemeiner vom Königl. Spanischen infant. Regt: Barcelona

From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of infantryman in dark blue jacket, white trousers, with shouldered rifle. From collection of 30 watercolor drawings copied by Schäfer after Suhr, and 6 original watercolors by Schäfer; standing figure of infantryman in dark blue jacket, white trousers, with shouldered 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 Gemeiner der bürgerlichen Grenadier in Gratz: vom Jahr 1801

2nd in suite of 4 copper-engraved plates of uniforms after Mathieu (with engraved portrait of Karl Ludwig on verso of each); grenadier in white uniform, bearskin hat, standing at attention with grounded rifle 2nd in suite of 4 copper-engraved plates of uniforms after Mathieu (with engraved portrait of Karl Ludwig on verso of each); grenadier in white uniform, bearskin hat, standing at attention with grounded rifle Folio, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, blue leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ein Gemeiner der bürgerlichen Cavalerie in Gratz: vom Jahr 1801

4th in suite of 4 copper-engraved plates of uniforms after Mathieu (with engraved portrait of Karl Ludwig on verso of each); standing figure of cavalryman in dragoon cap, holding sabre at shoulder, facing left, outdoors. 4th in suite of 4 copper-engraved plates of uniforms after Mathieu (with engraved portrait of Karl Ludwig on verso of each); standing figure of cavalryman in dragoon cap, holding sabre at shoulder, facing left, outdoors. Folio, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, blue leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ein Gälizische Gärtt in Gällä

One of a pair of original watercolors (possibly by Schütz?) of uniforms. [See also Ein Gälizinische in Compäni.] One of a pair of original watercolors (possibly by Schütz?) of uniforms. [See also Ein Gälizinische in Compäni.] Small upright; no margins; together in folio mat. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1952.

Ein französischer Offizier der leichten Reuterei

One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Figure in green cape on brown horse galloping to the right. One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Figure in green cape on brown horse galloping to the right. Folio; bound in 3/4 red morocco tooled gold and olive boards, black leather label stamped gold; cover slightly rubbed; clean. N.Y., Helburh, 1948.

Ein französischer Offizier der Grenadier Leibgarde

One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Figure in blue and khaki on grown horse facing left. One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Figure in blue and khaki on grown horse facing left. Folio; bound in 3/4 red morocco tooled gold and olive boards, black leather label stamped gold; cover slightly rubbed; foxed. N.Y., Helburh, 1948.

Ein franz: Offizier der Grenadier Garde

One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Figure in blue and white on gray horse facing right. One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Figure in blue and white on gray horse facing right. Folio; bound in 3/4 red morocco tooled gold and olive boards, black leather label stamped gold; cover slightly rubbed; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Helburh, 1948.

Ein franz: Husaren Offizier

One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Figure in blue on brown rearing horse facing left. One of a collection of 52 mounted color engraved plates of uniform figures by C. Muller after Vaquirron or Vagrisson; titles in German and French. Figure in blue on brown rearing horse facing left. Folio; bound in 3/4 red morocco tooled gold and olive boards, black leather label stamped gold; cover slightly rubbed; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Helburh, 1948.

Ein Frankfurter bürgerlicher Scharfschütz. 1793

2nd in collection of 6 colored and uncolored engravings and lithographic plates; full-length uniform figure of sharpshooter in dark green coat, gun slung over shoulder; landscape and town in background. 2nd in collection of 6 colored and uncolored engravings and lithographic plates; full-length uniform figure of sharpshooter in dark green coat, gun slung over shoulder; landscape and town in background. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio, black leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Ein Frankfurter bürgerlicher Scharfschütz

7th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; standing figure of sharpshooter in dark green coat, rifle slung over shoulder. 7th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; standing figure of sharpshooter in dark green coat, rifle slung over shoulder. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Ein Frankfurter bürgerlicher Canonir

1st in collection of 6 colored and uncolored engravings and lithographic plates; full-length uniform figure of artillery officer in blue coat, with walking stick, outdoors; fort in lower left background. 1st in collection of 6 colored and uncolored engravings and lithographic plates; full-length uniform figure of artillery officer in blue coat, with walking stick, outdoors; fort in lower left background. Small folio, unbound; in green cloth portfolio, black leather labels stamped gold. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1956.

Ein Frankfurter bürgerlicher Canonir

6th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; standing figure of artillery officer in navy blue coat, tricorn, holding walking stick. 6th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; standing figure of artillery officer in navy blue coat, tricorn, holding walking stick. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Ein Entlibucher, Soldat unterm Luzerner Contingent bey den Luzugs = Truppen der lobe : Eidsgenofsenschafft in Basel, ...

4th in collection of 1 colored and 4 uncolored (including 1 duplicate) aquatint and engraved plates of uniform figures. 'A soldier stands before a military base in Lucerne, with mountains in the background; he models Swiss military costume of blue trousers, black boots with white tops and a black jacket over a red waistcoat or undershirt, over a white chemise; his black hat is adorned with a white and blue plume and his sword is held by a white strap over his shoulder' -- British Museum. 4th in collection of 1 colored and 4 uncolored (including 1 duplicate) aquatint and engraved plates of uniform figures. 'A soldier stands before a military base in Lucerne, with mountains in the background; he models Swiss military costume of blue trousers, black boots with white tops and a black jacket over a red waistcoat or undershirt, over a white chemise; his black hat is adorned with a white and blue plume and his sword is held by a white strap over his shoulder' -- British Museum. Small upright folio, matted folio and small folio; plate marks on some, all margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Ein Englischer Infanterist

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 with red jacket with right hand under chin and leaning on long sword with left hand. 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 with red jacket with right hand under chin and leaning on long sword with left hand. Upright medium folio, unbound, foxed; in maroon cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold: "Allied Troops 1813-1815". Hamburg, Schulz, 1962.

Ein desertirter Rekrut: Le recrue deserté

One of a set of 4 engravings of genre scenes in life of young recruit; discovered hiding under bed by soldiers, wife waving broomstick nearby, child on bed. One of a set of 4 engravings of genre scenes in life of young recruit; discovered hiding under bed by soldiers, wife waving broomstick nearby, child on bed. Upright medium folio, matted; plate marks, margins slightly trimmed; soiled. London, Maggs, 1960.

Ein Compagnie Chirurg

Ein Compagnie Chirurg

Brown University

1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)

Ein Carabinier en Eene Radys verkoopster

One of a collection of 3 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Langendijk. Uniform figure speaking to woman merchant with basket. One of a collection of 3 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Langendijk. Uniform figure speaking to woman merchant with basket. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, orange leather label stamped gold; soiled, margins worn. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Ein Burgerlicher Artillerist

2nd in collection of 4 hand-colored copper-engravings by and after Benedict; full-length uniform figure, standing at attention with rifle. 2nd in collection of 4 hand-colored copper-engravings by and after Benedict; full-length uniform figure, standing at attention with rifle. Upright, 4 prints [cf. AuU1770f-1a, -c-d], mounted and matted together folio; plate marks, margins. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Ein Burger in der Galla auf dem Lande

4th in collection of 4 hand-colored copper-engravings by and after Benedict; standing uniform figure of infantryman in gray overcoat, blue undercoat, holding musket on shoulder, outdoors. 4th in collection of 4 hand-colored copper-engravings by and after Benedict; standing uniform figure of infantryman in gray overcoat, blue undercoat, holding musket on shoulder, outdoors. Upright, matted; plate marks, margins; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Ein Berittener Jäger von der Schaar der Frankfurter Freÿwilligen, 1813/1814

13th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; mounted uniform figure of cavalryman in dark green jacket, gray trousers, shako, with sabre on shoulder, facing right. 13th in collection of 20 mounted hand-colored lithographic plates (apparently reprinted from contemporary documents) of uniform figures, c.1808-1848; mounted uniform figure of cavalryman in dark green jacket, gray trousers, shako, with sabre on shoulder, facing right. Small folio; brown marble boards, green leather cover label stamped gold. Camden, Me., F. Staack, 1950.

Ein beisizer im Handwerck

11th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; craftsman in long gray coat, red hat, with hands hidden in coat sleeves. 11th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; craftsman in long gray coat, red hat, with hands hidden in coat sleeves. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Ein Bataillons Chirurg

Ein Bataillons Chirurg

Brown University

1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)

Ein ander Irnangel / der fein Gewicht verbor

20th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; triangular measuring tool or distance gauge. 20th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; triangular measuring tool or distance gauge. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ein Adjudant von den Konig: in Galla

Original unsigned watercolor; standing uniform figure. Original unsigned watercolor; standing uniform figure. Small upright, matted. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1960.

Ein Adjointanten beym General Adjoutanten Stabe

1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee :bIn Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt.' (1818) 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee :bIn Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt.' (1818) Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)

Ein Abend im Schloss bei Apenrade, August 1848

Tinted lithograph by C. Fischer after Salpius; group of officers in after-dinner conference and conversation around large table. Tinted lithograph by C. Fischer after Salpius; group of officers in after-dinner conference and conversation around large table. Medium oblong folio; margins intact; foxed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1954.

Eighth company quickstep

composed by C.S. Grafulla. Cover title. For piano. Cover illustration: photographic portrait of Captain George Wm. Smith. "To Company H. 7th Regiment N.G.S.N.Y."