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

Edinburgh volunteer. 1794

One of a collection of 11 partially hand colored, tinted or uncolored etched caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838. Full-length figure of soldier (identified in pencil as Archibald Gilchrist) One of a collection of 11 partially hand colored, tinted or uncolored etched caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838. Full-length figure of soldier (identified in pencil as Archibald Gilchrist) Archibald Gilchrist was a haberdasher, magistrate, and member of the Edinburgh Volunteers. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.

Edinburgh from the castle ramparts (With the great gun Mons Meg): This plate is dedicated to Lt. Colonel Harvey, K.H....

Steel-engraving; view from ramparts looking towards Carlton Hill, Edinburgh new town and the Firth of Forth; highland soldiers in foreground near woman and childen, large cannon behind; other soldiers below Steel-engraving; view from ramparts looking towards Carlton Hill, Edinburgh new town and the Firth of Forth; highland soldiers in foreground near woman and childen, large cannon behind; other soldiers below Small oblong folio. From William Beattie: 'Scotland Illustrated' (London: Geo Virtue, 1837-1841). 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/)

Ecuyers et Chevaux de Selle de LL. MM. I. & R. l'Empereur de Russie et le Roi de Prusse: Souvenir de la revue du 6 jo...

Colored lithograph by and after Adam, printed by Lemercier; military equerries standing in group with horses at left and right, other soldiers and horses in background. Colored lithograph by and after Adam, printed by Lemercier; military equerries standing in group with horses at left and right, other soldiers and horses in background. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Bessel, 1960.

Ecrivain de la Chancellerie: du Corps des Strelits

6th in collection of 7 uncolored copper-engraved plates, by Le Prince; standing figure of military scribe or lawyer, in long coat and cap, holding feather pen, outdoors. 6th in collection of 7 uncolored copper-engraved plates, by Le Prince; standing figure of military scribe or lawyer, in long coat and cap, holding feather pen, outdoors. Small folio; bound in green cloth, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Ecris à ma respectable mère....

34th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; soldier writing letter at desk, another soldier standing nearby holding wine bottle. 34th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; soldier writing letter at desk, another soldier standing nearby holding wine bottle. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.

Ecossais, grande uniforme

Duplicate of 1 of suite of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; Scottish soldier in kilt standing with rifle. Duplicate of 1 of suite of 6 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; Scottish soldier in kilt standing with rifle. Upright medium folio, matted. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Ecossais, chef de clan

Ecossais, chef de clan

Brown University

Hand-colored lithograph; highlander figure standing on rock, holding claymore. Hand-colored lithograph; highlander figure standing on rock, holding claymore.

Ecossais combattant

Ecossais combattant

Brown University

4th in collection of 9 lithographic plates of soldier scenes by Delpech after Vernet; combat scene, Scottish troops in kilts attacking through forest toward left, soldier in foreground firing pistol. 4th in collection of 9 lithographic plates of soldier scenes by Delpech after Vernet; combat scene, Scottish troops in kilts attacking through forest toward left, soldier in foreground firing pistol. Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean; in "H. Vernet Misc. Lithographs, 1818-'28." S. Lincoln, Mass., Maroni, 1962.

Ecossais

Ecossais

Brown University

Hand-colored etching; group of Highland soldiers, 3 in kilt, near small tent, tent encampment and smaller soldier figures in background. Hand-colored etching; group of Highland soldiers, 3 in kilt, near small tent, tent encampment and smaller soldier figures in background. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed close; spotted, margins worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints.

École Saint Cyr

École Saint Cyr

Brown University

33rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; cadet in black and red uniform, holding glove, facing left. 33rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; cadet in black and red uniform, holding glove, facing left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

École Polytechnique

École Polytechnique

Brown University

34th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; officer of military school, in black uniform, black cape, holding spectacles, facing right. 34th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; officer of military school, in black uniform, black cape, holding spectacles, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Ecole Polytechnique

Ecole Polytechnique

Brown University

Original ink drawing by G. C.(?); standing uniform figure with coat over arm, building in background. Original ink drawing by G. C.(?); standing uniform figure with coat over arm, building in background. Upright, matted; margins; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

École navale de Brest

École navale de Brest

Brown University

48th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; naval cadet in navy blue uniform and cape, hand in pocket. 48th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; naval cadet in navy blue uniform and cape, hand in pocket. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

Ecole militaire. Façade sur la Place de Fontenoy.

Color lithograph by Benoist after Benoist and A. Bayot; view of military academy showing body of cavalry, some dismounted soldiers etc. in foreground. Color lithograph by Benoist after Benoist and A. Bayot; view of military academy showing body of cavalry, some dismounted soldiers etc. in foreground. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean, slight marginal tears. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

Ecole militaire, Commandant de Place, Lieutenant Général, Aide-de-Camp, Officier d'Etat-Major, Gendarme

One of a pair of color lithograph plates (after Payen); mounted uniform group and 2 standing uniform figures at left, outdoors; mounted and dismounted officers with troops in fireing-line, drummers in right background. [See also: Belgian infantry in firing-Line, c. 1853]. One of a pair of color lithograph plates (after Payen); mounted uniform group and 2 standing uniform figures at left, outdoors; mounted and dismounted officers with troops in fireing-line, drummers in right background. [See also: Belgian infantry in firing-Line, c. 1853]. Oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Ecole militaire

Ecole militaire

Brown University

Colored lithograph, numbered 23, printed by Lemercier; view of building with very small soldier figures in review or drill on parade-ground. From series. Colored lithograph, numbered 23, printed by Lemercier; view of building with very small soldier figures in review or drill on parade-ground. From series. Oblong, matted; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.

Ecole militaire

Ecole militaire

Brown University

Aquatint by Martens after Schmidt, numbered 19; view of academy building, small figures of soldiers or cadets drilling on parade ground in foreground. Aquatint by Martens after Schmidt, numbered 19; view of academy building, small figures of soldiers or cadets drilling on parade ground in foreground. Oblong; plate mark, margin; lower left corner stained. New York, presented by Lucien Goldschmidt, 1957.

Ecole militaire

Ecole militaire

Brown University

Copper-engraving by François after Eisen; revue of the students of the Ecole Militaire in front of the statue of Louis XV, allegorical personages above. From series? Copper-engraving by François after Eisen; revue of the students of the Ecole Militaire in front of the statue of Louis XV, allegorical personages above. From series? Upright folio; plate mark, margins; slightly worn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1957.

Ecole de S. Cyr. Escadior

One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform, marching. One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform, marching. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Ecole de cavalerie, Saumur: Officier de manège, 1845

One of a pair of unsigned original watercolors; standing uniform figures, each leaning against a wall outdoors. [See also: Administration, Adjutant en 1er, 1845]. One of a pair of unsigned original watercolors; standing uniform figures, each leaning against a wall outdoors. [See also: Administration, Adjutant en 1er, 1845]. Small upright folio and upright; margins trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Ecole de cavalerie de Saumur

69th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted cavalryman in black uniform, kepi, holding riding whip, riding toward right. 69th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted cavalryman in black uniform, kepi, holding riding whip, riding toward right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean. title provided by cataloger

Eclaireur du 2e Rang. Tenue de campagne

One of a pair of lithographs of a standing uniform figure; apparently a project for a uniform never worn, as there were no éclaireurs after 1815, and this style of uniform was not introduced until c. 1826-1827. [See also: Eclaireur du 1er rang. Tenue de campagne.] One of a pair of lithographs of a standing uniform figure; apparently a project for a uniform never worn, as there were no éclaireurs after 1815, and this style of uniform was not introduced until c. 1826-1827. [See also: Eclaireur du 1er rang. Tenue de campagne.] Upright mounted together on gray paper; margins; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1972.

Eclaireur du 1er rang. Tenue du campagne

One of a pair of lithographs of mounted uniform figure; apparently a project for a uniform never worn, as there were no éclaireurs after 1815, and this style of uniform was not introduced until c. 1826-1827. [See also: Eclaireur de 2e rang. Tenue de campagne.] One of a pair of lithographs of mounted uniform figure; apparently a project for a uniform never worn, as there were no éclaireurs after 1815, and this style of uniform was not introduced until c. 1826-1827. [See also: Eclaireur de 2e rang. Tenue de campagne.] Upright, mounted together on gray paper; margins; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1972.

Ecco il trono fatal dei cinque regi...

Seventh in collection of eight hand-colored, engraved caricature plates on War of the Second Coalition, as fought in Italy by England, Austria and Russia against France; courtroom scene, French(?) officer speechifying at podium at left, before panel of 5 judges at right, soldiers and women petitioners in center, Turk or Mamaluk in center; verse inscription below. Seventh in collection of eight hand-colored, engraved caricature plates on War of the Second Coalition, as fought in Italy by England, Austria and Russia against France; courtroom scene, French(?) officer speechifying at podium at left, before panel of 5 judges at right, soldiers and women petitioners in center, Turk or Mamaluk in center; verse inscription below. Oblong folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label st. gold; clean. 'Roveredo, 7bre 1799'. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Ecco il canto eroe, Radetzky invitto...

Lithograph; bust portrait illustration of Radetsky (after Georg Decker?), dated 'Trieste 10 Gennaio 1855', hatless, in uniform; poem by Lugnani and illustration of ship below, with border of arms, trophies etc. Lithograph; bust portrait illustration of Radetsky (after Georg Decker?), dated 'Trieste 10 Gennaio 1855', hatless, in uniform; poem by Lugnani and illustration of ship below, with border of arms, trophies etc. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

Ecce Homo

Ecce Homo

Brown University

2nd in pair of hand-colored etched caricature plates by and after Hort, dated 1830; small troop of soldiers drilling on clearing overlooking house and inlet. [See also: The 6th (1st Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot.] 2nd in pair of hand-colored etched caricature plates by and after Hort, dated 1830; small troop of soldiers drilling on clearing overlooking house and inlet. [See also: The 6th (1st Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot.] Oblong, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953. title provided by cataloger

Ebony Guards: march two-step

Mark West. Caption title. For piano solo. Color cover illustration by E.S. Fisher: two Ebony Guard uniform figures. 'The Strollers', 'The Rosedale', 'Rockhaven Waltz', 'Jolly Pickaninnie's' on page [6]

Ebenezer W. Stone, Adjutant-General of Massachusetts

Wood-engraved illustration from newspaper with accompanying text; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Wood-engraved illustration from newspaper with accompanying text; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Upright, mounted on cream board; margins trimmed; slightly stained. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop.

Eastwood Ho! August 1857

Color mezzotint proof (by W.T. Davey after O'Neil), printed by McQueen; wives and children etc. descending gangway of troopship after making farewells to soldiers leaning over rail above. Color mezzotint proof (by W.T. Davey after O'Neil), printed by McQueen; wives and children etc. descending gangway of troopship after making farewells to soldiers leaning over rail above. Giant upright folio, matted; margins intact. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.