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

Dutch embarkation; or, needs must when the Devil drives!! [No. XXI]

Dwarfed by the huge bicorne hat that he wears, Napoleon stands at the left of this image. In his right hand he holds a sword that he points toward the open water on the right. A hefty Dutchman mistrustfully looks over his shoulder toward Napoleon and reluctantly sets one foot inside the small, saucer-shaped boats. Despite his reluctance, the Dutchman must follow Napoleon's orders and sail off in the small boat. At the right of the sheet, several other Dutch citizens in similar vessels aimlessly bob in the water. Sitting cross-legged or crouched, these men overwhelm the boats with their considerable weight. The satirist has represented the Dutch in a typical caricatured fashion; they all intently puff on pipes that rest on their protruding lower lips, and are all quite plump. Dwarfed by the huge bicorne hat that he wears, Napoleon stands at the left of this image. In his right hand he holds a sword that he points toward the open water on the right. A hefty Dutchman mistrustfully looks over his shoulder toward Napoleon and reluctantly sets one foot inside the small, saucer-shaped boats. Despite his reluctance, the Dutchman must follow Napoleon's orders and sail off in the small boat. At the right of the sheet, several other Dutch citizens in similar vessels aimlessly bob in the water. Sitting cross-legged or crouched, these men overwhelm the boats with their considerable weight. The satirist has represented the Dutch in a typical caricatured fashion; they all intently puff on pipes that rest on their protruding lower lips, and are all quite plump. Uncolored engraving published by William Holland. This sheet is a copy made after the original, and it was published in the magazine 'London und Paris,' no. XXI. See explanatory text, George pages 272-4. 1804-01-00 Dialogue: Napoleon: "Come, Come Sir,--No grumbling, I insist on your embarking and destroying the modern Carthage__don't you consider the liberty you enjoy__and the grand flotilla that is to carry you over!" Dialogue: Dutchman: "D__n such Liberty and D__n such a flotilla!! I tell you we might as well embark in walnut shells." Plate Mark: XXI

Duroux Jean-Pierre Carabinier au 3e Batalion 14e régt. d'infanterie légère

Crude ink and water-color drawing of Duroux, full-length in uniform, with caption in black ink on each side Crude ink and water-color drawing of Duroux, full-length in uniform, with caption in black ink on each side Small upright folio. South Deerfield, MA, Douglas Auctioneers (acc. 1999). Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Duroc

Duroc

Brown University

Mezzotint by Coquerel; full-length portrait in hussar uniform, facing left; landscape background. Mezzotint by Coquerel; full-length portrait in hussar uniform, facing left; landscape background. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; margins soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.

Durham Light Infantry: Sergeants, review & marching order, 1914

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; two standing uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; two standing uniform figures. Upright watercolor glued to board; matted; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

Durham Light Infantry: officers, service and revieew order, 1914

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; one standing uniform figure and one seated on wooden fence. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; one standing uniform figure and one seated on wooden fence. Upright watercolor; matted; stained. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker.

Durham Light Infantry: Officer, review order, c. 1914

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; standing uniform figure. Upright watercolor, glued to board; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

Durham Light Infantry: Officer, mess dress, c. 1910

Original unsigned watercolor by Simkin of standing uniform figure; painted on green board. Original unsigned watercolor by Simkin of standing uniform figure; painted on green board. Small upright watercolor; matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

Durham Light Infantry: Colour Party, 1914

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 5 standing uniform troops, two holding flags, 3 holding rifles. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 5 standing uniform troops, two holding flags, 3 holding rifles. Upright watercolor glued to board; matted; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

Durham Light Infantry: 68th

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; infantryman with shouldered rifle in front of sentry box, 3 more soldiers marching in right background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; infantryman with shouldered rifle in front of sentry box, 3 more soldiers marching in right background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

Durham Light Infantry (68th) - the Sergt. Major (Orderly Sergts.): No. 3

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; sergeant holding paper addressing row of 4 other sergeants in courtyard; officer in blue coat walking in left background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; sergeant holding paper addressing row of 4 other sergeants in courtyard; officer in blue coat walking in left background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

Durham Light Infantry - The Colours: (No. 5) (68th)

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; troop of infantry marching toward right, including color-bearers with British and regimental flags; civilian onlookers visible in left background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; troop of infantry marching toward right, including color-bearers with British and regimental flags; civilian onlookers visible in left background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

Durham Light Infantry - Marching Past: (No. 2)

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 3 mounted officers at left reviewing large troop of infantry marching across meadow. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 3 mounted officers at left reviewing large troop of infantry marching across meadow. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

Durham Light Infantry - Major & Subaltern: No. 4

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; mounted officer with sabre reviewing troops on meadow, another officer standing in right foreground. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; mounted officer with sabre reviewing troops on meadow, another officer standing in right foreground. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

Durham L.I. - Sentry & Drum Major: No. 1

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; drum corps marching through stone archway; sentry presenting arms in right foreground. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; drum corps marching through stone archway; sentry presenting arms in right foreground. In red portfolio, red label st. gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

Durchzug französischer. Marketender durch Leipzig

One of a suite of 8 numbered hand colored engraved plates (by and ?) after Geissler, showing scenes in Leipzig with French, Saxon, Prussian troops, civilians etc. Woman and child in horse-drawn wagon next to two soldiers being given something to drink by a civilian. No. 8. One of a suite of 8 numbered hand colored engraved plates (by and ?) after Geissler, showing scenes in Leipzig with French, Saxon, Prussian troops, civilians etc. Woman and child in horse-drawn wagon next to two soldiers being given something to drink by a civilian. No. 8. In maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Durchzug der Preussischen Gefangenen vom Hohen loheschen Corps nach Frankreich

One of a suite of 8 numbered hand colored engraved plates (by and ?) after Geissler, showing scenes in Leipzig with French, Saxon, Prussian troops, civilians, etc. Troops and civilians gather outside a gate. Civilians appear to be giving money to soldiers in rags; vivandière receiving money from woman. No. 7. One of a suite of 8 numbered hand colored engraved plates (by and ?) after Geissler, showing scenes in Leipzig with French, Saxon, Prussian troops, civilians, etc. Troops and civilians gather outside a gate. Civilians appear to be giving money to soldiers in rags; vivandière receiving money from woman. No. 7. In maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Durbar of the Rajah of Travancore: Reception of General Outram & staff

Steel-engraving; rajah on platform under canopy receiving 4 officers, numerous Indian courtiers etc. at left, state elephants in right background. Steel-engraving; rajah on platform under canopy receiving 4 officers, numerous Indian courtiers etc. at left, state elephants in right background. Oblong; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Durbar horseman: In the service and pay of the Rao of Cutch

One of a collection of 5 color lithograph plates; standing figure holding rifle, shield on back, distant figure of man with horse. One of a collection of 5 color lithograph plates; standing figure holding rifle, shield on back, distant figure of man with horse. From: 'Cutch; or, Random Sketches, taken during a Residence in One of the Northern Provinces of Western India; Interspersed with Legends and Traditions by Mrs. Postans (London, Smith, Elder and Co.,1839). Series title added by cataloger.

Durban Light Infantry, Durban, Natal, South Africa

One of a set of 15 hand colored photostats of uniforms and standards after D. Von Schriltz. Light Infantry flag. One of a set of 15 hand colored photostats of uniforms and standards after D. Von Schriltz. Light Infantry flag. Bound in tan cloth, white leather labels stamped gold. Von Schriltz, 1957.

Duque de Ciudad Rodrigo, Marques Wellington

One of a collection of 7 (of 8) hand colored aquatint plates in semicircular form, for mounting on fans, most published by Behrmann & Collmann. Officer on horseback with sword in his right hand. One of a collection of 7 (of 8) hand colored aquatint plates in semicircular form, for mounting on fans, most published by Behrmann & Collmann. Officer on horseback with sword in his right hand. Oblong folio, unbound, soiled and worn; in yellow cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1961.

Dupray

Dupray

Brown University

2 pages from book on French military artists, one having oval gravure bust portrait of Dupray and 3 line-lithographic illustrations after H. Dupray, including 1 of cavalry scene, 2 of trophies; part of biographical text on verso. 2 pages from book on French military artists, one having oval gravure bust portrait of Dupray and 3 line-lithographic illustrations after H. Dupray, including 1 of cavalry scene, 2 of trophies; part of biographical text on verso. Upright medium folio, matted; margins.

Dupont - Fourrier 1st Hussar Regiment

12th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of cavalryman, standing, wearing plumed hat and the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, holding grounded sabre in sheath with both hands, facing right, indoors. 12th in collection of 15 original albumen sepia print photographs; full-length portrait of cavalryman, standing, wearing plumed hat and the Médaille de Sainte Hélène, holding grounded sabre in sheath with both hands, facing right, indoors. Photographed by Erwin Hanfstaengl (also known as Erwin frères, a German photographer), around 1863, who began working in Paris in 1861, at 4, Rue Frochet, 4, en face la Rue Breda. This is based on the similar photographic portraits of Dorigny and Bonneville on which the photographer's name appears, and the similarity in the backgrounds of several carte de visites. (information courtesy of Wouter Lambrechts, Antwerp, Belgium)

Dupla ego pro meritis mereor stippendia

One of a collection of 12 mounted and 9 unbound numbered engraved plates by Jacques de Gheyn after Goltzius of military figures, commonly supposed to represent the guard of Emperor Rudolf II. Figure holding shield and sword, column of soldiers on a path in left background. One of a collection of 12 mounted and 9 unbound numbered engraved plates by Jacques de Gheyn after Goltzius of military figures, commonly supposed to represent the guard of Emperor Rudolf II. Figure holding shield and sword, column of soldiers on a path in left background. Folio; bound in 3/4 blue morocco and yellow cloth stamped gold; clean. Another copy unbound and yellowed with some staining at corners. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Duncherchen Assediato dall' Armi Francesi Sotto il Maresciallo di Turnee alli 24 di Maggio 1658

Copper-engraving by and after Lerch; diagramatic view of city and fortifications under attack from sea and ground forces, small figures of cavalry etc. in foreground. Copper-engraving by and after Lerch; diagramatic view of city and fortifications under attack from sea and ground forces, small figures of cavalry etc. in foreground. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; creased, slightly stained. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960. Title: Duncherchen Assediato dall' armi Francesi sotto il Maresciallo di Turnee alli 24 di Maggio 1658 reso alli 25 di Giugno del de. Mese. Label(s): Armata Nauate Inglese. Label(s): Canale cominciato si a fore. Label(s): Quartier d'Inglesi, Quartier de Richelieu, Quartier del Sig de Richelieu e di Ingle si, Quartier del sr. di San Leü, Paludi, Linea di Contra valation, Quartier del Sr. di Des cancourt, Paludi, Quartie delli Marchesi di Castelnau di Belfons, Paludi, Quartier del Principe di Loren, Quartier del Conte di Ligne ville, Quartier del Sr. de Guadague, attacchi Label(s): Duncherchen Label(s): Il Re di Francia, Canal de Bergues, Forte Reale, Label(s): Canal de Furne, Strada di Furnes, Forte avan zato, Forte avan zato Caption: Lerch fec

Dumas

Dumas

Brown University

Aquatint by Marchand after Lethiere; full-length portrait in uniform, walking with sword in right hand, waving hat with left, fallen horse and battle in background. Aquatint by Marchand after Lethiere; full-length portrait in uniform, walking with sword in right hand, waving hat with left, fallen horse and battle in background. Large upright folio; plate mark, margins; clean.

Duke of York. Marquis Cornwallis

Copper-engraving by Pye; 2 oval bust portraits in uniform. Copper-engraving by Pye; 2 oval bust portraits in uniform. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1955.

Duke of Wirtemberg

Duke of Wirtemberg

Brown University

From collection of 16 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton, this one published Jany. 1815; full-length portrait of duke in green uniform, white trousers, cavalry boots, looking toward right. From collection of 16 hand-colored etched plates by and after Dighton, this one published Jany. 1815; full-length portrait of duke in green uniform, white trousers, cavalry boots, looking toward right. Upright folio, medium folio, small folio, some matted, some trimmed; clean; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

Duke of Wellington, c. 1810

Original unsigned wash drawing; 3/4-length portrait of Wellington, in uniform, wearing Peninsular Medal with clasps. Original unsigned wash drawing; 3/4-length portrait of Wellington, in uniform, wearing Peninsular Medal with clasps. Upright, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger