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

Dramatic effect or the death of Genl. Duroc. vide French Bulletin

Hand-colored etching after Williams. 'The interior of a tent. Duroc, in his shirt, lies supported by a soldier on a wooden bed, while Napoleon (right) holds his right hand, turning away (to the right) and covering his face with his left hand. An officer stands solicitously beside the Emperor, supporting his left elbow. Another officer stands (left) behind the head of the low bed. On the extreme left a soldier bends over a table compounding medicaments. Duroc's coat and sword lie on a camp-stool, beside his hat and boots. A glimpse of the distant camp is seen on the extreme right, where a Mameluke stands by the tent holding Napoleon's horse. Duroc is addressing the Emperor, with his left arm extended. Their words are etched below the title: "Duroc, "My whole life has been consecrated to your service, nor do I regret its loss, but for the use it still might have been of to your Buonaparte, "Duroc!" there is a life to come; it is there you are going to wait for me, and where we shall one day meet again!" Duroc, "Yes Sire! but that will not be these thirty years, when you will have triumphed over your enimies [sic], and realised all the hopes of your country, I have lived an honest man: I have nothing to reproach myself with, ah! Sire! go away this sight gives you pain—Be, "Farewell then my friend." -- British Museum Hand-colored etching after Williams. 'The interior of a tent. Duroc, in his shirt, lies supported by a soldier on a wooden bed, while Napoleon (right) holds his right hand, turning away (to the right) and covering his face with his left hand. An officer stands solicitously beside the Emperor, supporting his left elbow. Another officer stands (left) behind the head of the low bed. On the extreme left a soldier bends over a table compounding medicaments. Duroc's coat and sword lie on a camp-stool, beside his hat and boots. A glimpse of the distant camp is seen on the extreme right, where a Mameluke stands by the tent holding Napoleon's horse. Duroc is addressing the Emperor, with his left arm extended. Their words are etched below the title: "Duroc, "My whole life has been consecrated to your service, nor do I regret its loss, but for the use it still might have been of to your Buonaparte, "Duroc!" there is a life to come; it is there you are going to wait for me, and where we shall one day meet again!" Duroc, "Yes Sire! but that will not be these thirty years, when you will have triumphed over your enimies [sic], and realised all the hopes of your country, I have lived an honest man: I have nothing to reproach myself with, ah! Sire! go away this sight gives you pain—Be, "Farewell then my friend." -- British Museum Published by Holland, 1813-06-09. Also as FrBH1813 mf-1 This print is not listed in Broadley. Margaret George notes that this image is not a caricature. The event the satire refers to is the death of the general on 23 May. George notes that the dialog reproduced at the bottom of the sheet is reproduced from an official account printed in the 'Moniteur' of 30 May. After Duroc's death, Napoleon bought the farm [at which Duroc died] and erected a monument there to Duroc. Caption: London Pubd June 9th 1813 by Wm. Holland No 11 Cockspur Street

Dragoons: Light Dragoons, Hussars and Lancers

3rd in suite of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor schemas of uniforms and headgear, copied by Mollo, at twice actual size, from originals by Marcuard mss. in the National Army Museum, London; 9 diagrams of cavalry uniform details, in scarlet and black, and scarlet and yellow. 3rd in suite of 12 sheets of ink and watercolor schemas of uniforms and headgear, copied by Mollo, at twice actual size, from originals by Marcuard mss. in the National Army Museum, London; 9 diagrams of cavalry uniform details, in scarlet and black, and scarlet and yellow. Folio; unbound; clean; bound in 1/4 red leather st. gold and red cloth. London, Mollo, 1969.

Dragoons near campfire; horse artillery

One of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of which this one is by and after Albrecht Adam, of soldier groups and scenes. Dragoons near campfire, horse artillery. Numbered 26. One of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of which this one is by and after Albrecht Adam, of soldier groups and scenes. Dragoons near campfire, horse artillery. Numbered 26. Small oblong folio, plate marks, margins. Title supplied by cataloger.

Dragoons

Dragoons

Brown University

One of a collection of 10 original ink drawings of uniform figures and groups by Knötel, This one with title Germany at top, unsigned. Troops on horseback with flags riding to the right. One of a collection of 10 original ink drawings of uniform figures and groups by Knötel, This one with title Germany at top, unsigned. Troops on horseback with flags riding to the right. Small folio, unbound, no margins, slightly soiled; in 1/2 dark blue leather stamped gold and blue marble board portfolio. Title provided by cataloger.

Dragoons

Dragoons

Brown University

One of a group of 6 uncompleted unsigned watercolors and wash drawings (attributed to Newhouse) of figures and groups in proposed uniforms. One of a group of 6 uncompleted unsigned watercolors and wash drawings (attributed to Newhouse) of figures and groups in proposed uniforms. Upright medium folio. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Screbowski, 1987.

Dragoon, mounted, front view

2nd in suite of 4 hand-colored engraving of uniform figures; frontal view of mounted dragoon. 2nd in suite of 4 hand-colored engraving of uniform figures; frontal view of mounted dragoon. Small upright, 4 prints [cf. AuU1810f-2a, c-d], matted together in folio mat; plate marks, margins trimmed, some severely. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger

Dragoon, mounted, facing left

1st in suite of 4 hand-colored engravings of uniform figures; mounted dragoon, facing left. 1st in suite of 4 hand-colored engravings of uniform figures; mounted dragoon, facing left. Small upright, 4 prints [cf. AuU1810f-2b-d], matted together in folio mat; plate marks, margins trimmed, some severely. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger

Dragoon, 1762

Dragoon, 1762

Brown University

One of 4 watercolor drawings signed E(ugène) T(iteux) of uniform figures: dragoon, 1762 [see also: Dragoon officer; 1757, Dragoon drummer, 1767; Dragoon trumpeter, 1780]. One of 4 watercolor drawings signed E(ugène) T(iteux) of uniform figures: dragoon, 1762 [see also: Dragoon officer; 1757, Dragoon drummer, 1767; Dragoon trumpeter, 1780]. Upright, matted together; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Camden, Me., Staack, 1948.

Dragoon trumpeter, 1780

Dragoon trumpeter, 1780

Brown University

One of 4 original watercolor drawings signed E(ugène) T(iteux) of uniform figures of dragoon trumpeter, 1780 [See also: Dragoon officer, 1757; Dragoon, 1762; Dragoon drummer, 1767]. One of 4 original watercolor drawings signed E(ugène) T(iteux) of uniform figures of dragoon trumpeter, 1780 [See also: Dragoon officer, 1757; Dragoon, 1762; Dragoon drummer, 1767]. Upright, matted together; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Camden, Me., Staack, 1948.

Dragoon officer in dress uniform

Original unsigned watercolor by Zauerveid (Sauerweid), 6th in set of 22; mounted dragoon officer, on dappled horse, facing left; in ivory jacket with gold trim. Original unsigned watercolor by Zauerveid (Sauerweid), 6th in set of 22; mounted dragoon officer, on dappled horse, facing left; in ivory jacket with gold trim. Upright folio, on gray paper mounts with watercolor borders; collector's stamp of Tsar Alexander I; in marble board case, green leather back stamped gold. Saffron Walden, Littlebury Antiques, 1974. title provided by cataloger

Dragoon officer 1757

Dragoon officer 1757

Brown University

One of 4 original watercolor drawings signed by E(ugène) T(iteux) of uniform figures: dragoon officer, 1757. [See also: Dragoon, 1762; Dragoon drummer, 1767; Dragoon trumpeter, 1780]. One of 4 original watercolor drawings signed by E(ugène) T(iteux) of uniform figures: dragoon officer, 1757. [See also: Dragoon, 1762; Dragoon drummer, 1767; Dragoon trumpeter, 1780]. Upright, matted together; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Camden, Me., Staack, 1948.

Dragoon of the United States Army

Unsigned original ink sketch on gray paper; half-length figure of dragoon in jacket and helmet. Unsigned original ink sketch on gray paper; half-length figure of dragoon in jacket and helmet. Margins intact; clean. Presented, 1966, by John Carter Brown Library, Providence.

Dragoon Guard

Dragoon Guard

Brown University

One of a group of 6 uncolored and unsigned watercolors and wash drawings (attributed to Newhouse) of figures and groups in proposed uniforms. One of a group of 6 uncolored and unsigned watercolors and wash drawings (attributed to Newhouse) of figures and groups in proposed uniforms. Upright medium folio. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Screbowski, 1987.

Dragoon drummer, 1767

Dragoon drummer, 1767

Brown University

One of 4 original watercolor drawings signed E(ugène) T(iteux) of uniform figures: dragoon drummer, 1767 [See also: Dragoon officer, 1757; Dragoon, 1762; Dragoon trumpeter, 1780]. One of 4 original watercolor drawings signed E(ugène) T(iteux) of uniform figures: dragoon drummer, 1767 [See also: Dragoon officer, 1757; Dragoon, 1762; Dragoon trumpeter, 1780]. Upright, matted together; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Camden, Me., Staack, 1948.

Dragons. Regt. Colonel-General. 1786

One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, green and white with sword, right hand on hip. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, green and white with sword, right hand on hip. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.

Dragons de Bruges pendant la revolt 1789

One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in navy, red and khaki holding sword. One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson from original documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in navy, red and khaki holding sword. Upright, in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Foreign Troops in Bruges, 1793."

Dragons allemands

Dragons allemands

Brown University

3rd in collection of 6 hand-colored imagerie-type plates; double row of German dragoon infantry in bearskin hats, gray uniforms. 3rd in collection of 6 hand-colored imagerie-type plates; double row of German dragoon infantry in bearskin hats, gray uniforms. Small oblong folio; plate marks, margins intact except for "Soldats autrichiens"; mostly clean; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold, "Troupes Allemands Ier Empire, Paris, Basset". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Dragoni della Guardia Reale

One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; man on horseback, riding to the left. One of a collection of 13 original watercolors of uniform figures and of uniform details signed by C.M.; man on horseback, riding to the left. Oblong folio, unbound; slightly soiled, in red cloth slip-case, green leather label stamped gold: 'Army of Prince Eugene, Viceroy of Italy - Original Water Colors'. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Dragoner: 1820, 1840

Dragoner: 1820, 1840

Brown University

23rd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing cavalrymen, in white jackets and dragoon helmets. 23rd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing cavalrymen, in white jackets and dragoon helmets. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Dragoner: 1763, 1790

Dragoner: 1763, 1790

Brown University

21st in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing dragoons, in white uniforms, showing front and rear views. 21st in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing dragoons, in white uniforms, showing front and rear views. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Dragoner: 1683, 1730

Dragoner: 1683, 1730

Brown University

20th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing dragoons, in buff and white uniforms, holding rifles. 20th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing dragoons, in buff and white uniforms, holding rifles. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Dragoner und Pferd

Dragoner und Pferd

Brown University

Unsigned original pencil sketch (by Treml) showing portion of mounted dragoon and horse's head. Unsigned original pencil sketch (by Treml) showing portion of mounted dragoon and horse's head. Oblong, mounted on cream board; no margins; slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Dragoner Rgt Taxis Dragoner 1808: 1811 2. Chev. Rgt

14th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; standing figure of dragoon in white uniform, red trim, smoking meerschaum, facing right. 14th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; standing figure of dragoon in white uniform, red trim, smoking meerschaum, facing right. Small folio, unbound; clean; in blue portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold.

Dragoner Regt. v. Thümen no. 7

25th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing dragoon in white coat, scarlet facings, buff trousers, outdoors. 25th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing dragoon in white coat, scarlet facings, buff trousers, outdoors. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth cover label stamped gold "L. Scharf. Prussian uniforms, 1740-1. Original watercolors". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

Dragoner Regt. v. Rothenburg no. 3

24th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing dragoon in white coat, salmon facings, buff trousers, outdoors. 24th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing dragoon in white coat, salmon facings, buff trousers, outdoors. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth cover label stamped gold "L. Scharf. Prussian uniforms, 1740-1. Original watercolors". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

Dragoner Regt. v. Posadowsky no. 1

22nd in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing dragoon in white coat, black facings, buff trousers, outdoors. 22nd in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing dragoon in white coat, black facings, buff trousers, outdoors. In blue cloth portfolio, red cloth cover label stamped gold "L. Scharf. Prussian uniforms, 1740-1. Original watercolors". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

Dragoner Regt. v. Lonsfeld no. 2

23rd in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing dragoon in white coat, light blue facings, buff trousers, outdoors. 23rd in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing dragoon in white coat, light blue facings, buff trousers, outdoors. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth cover label stamped gold "L. Scharf. Prussian uniforms, 1740-1. Original watercolors". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

Dragoner Regt. Leiningen Kreŭznach, 1783

12th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of dragoon officer in red jacket, pale green trim, yellow waistcoat and trousers, tricorn hat. 12th in collection of 18 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Bernmeyer?); standing uniform figure of dragoon officer in red jacket, pale green trim, yellow waistcoat and trousers, tricorn hat. Unbound; clean; Kür-Pfalz drawings in blue cloth portfolio, white labels stamped gold "Kurpfalzisches Uniformen, 1705-1792".

Dragoner Regiment Wahl 1786: Gemeiner

3rd in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; mounted dragoon in white uniform, black trim, carrying gun, riding toward left. 3rd in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; mounted dragoon in white uniform, black trim, carrying gun, riding toward left. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.