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

Down the trail of the old dirt road

words by Richard Howard ; music by Nat. Vincent March for voice and piano. Caption title. Advertisement for other music: p. [4]. Cover illustration: soldiers marching down road / Barbelle

Douanier

Douanier

Brown University

60th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; customs officer in moss-green uniform, with rifle and hiking stick, on ridge. 60th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; customs officer in moss-green uniform, with rifle and hiking stick, on ridge. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Dorsetshire Regiment

Dorsetshire Regiment

Brown University

26th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); 3 standing uniform figures of infantrymen and officer, 1 with rifle on shoulder, outside building; note on verso: "39th". 26th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); 3 standing uniform figures of infantrymen and officer, 1 with rifle on shoulder, outside building; note on verso: "39th". Oblong and upright, 61 pieces; a few soiled; in folio red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

Dorsetshire Regiment

Dorsetshire Regiment

Brown University

Unsigned original watercolor by McNeill; infantryman with shouldered rifle walking past 2 officers in conversation outside building. Title on verso. Unsigned original watercolor by McNeill; infantryman with shouldered rifle walking past 2 officers in conversation outside building. Title on verso. Upright; no margins; stained.

Dorigny, 12ème Régiment de la Garde Impériale: Campagnes - 1813 à 1814

Hand-colored photograph of full-length figure standing in uniform with right-hand on sword wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène Hand-colored photograph of full-length figure standing in uniform with right-hand on sword wearing the Médaille de Sainte Hélène 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 (information courtesy of Wouter Lambrechts, Antwerp, Belgium) 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/)

Dordt Schutter

Dordt Schutter

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolor of uniform figures; figure in green and white with left hand on hip and right hand on walking stick. One of a collection of 37 original watercolor of uniform figures; figure in green and white with left hand on hip and right hand on walking stick. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Dordt Kolvenier

Dordt Kolvenier

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue, white, black and red with right hand on walking stick. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue, white, black and red with right hand on walking stick. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Dordt Heelhaaks

Dordt Heelhaaks

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with left hand on hip and right hand on walking stick. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in blue and white with left hand on hip and right hand on walking stick. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Dor. Joh. Traugott Dreyer: Oberst Feldarzt der k.k. oesterr. Armee

Lithograph by and after Kriehuber, printed by Leykum; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Lithograph by and after Kriehuber, printed by Leykum; 3/4-length portrait in uniform. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; worn, slightly soiled. N.Y., Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

Donsche Kosaken

Donsche Kosaken

Brown University

One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor showing 3 mounted soldiers. One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Unfinished watercolor showing 3 mounted soldiers. Oblong, unbound, clean; in 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Schäfer, 1956.

Donne-Moi Donc le Bras, Camarade

Colored lithographed caricature by Langlumé after Arago, being No. 3 from Pigal-Scènes populaires; 2 veterans, one with wooden leg, each lacking an arm, in conversation in street. Colored lithographed caricature by Langlumé after Arago, being No. 3 from Pigal-Scènes populaires; 2 veterans, one with wooden leg, each lacking an arm, in conversation in street. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949. Title: Donne-Moi Donc le Bras, Camrade Caption: A l'impossible nul n'est tunu. Number: N. 3 Sign: A L' ESCORPION marchand de 20 Caption: Js. Arago Caption: Lith de Langlumé rue de l'Abbaye N 4

Dongola Expeditionary Force, 1896 (copy 2)

Copy of original photograph of 5 officers, 2 seated and 3 standing, "Taken after a Levée, London, June 1897". Identification at the bottom of the photo: Major T.E. Hickman, Worcester Regiment, Major C. Martys, Duke of Corwallis, Capt. S.F. Judge, Shropshire Light Infantry, A.H., C. O. (?) Infantry Division, and Major Metford, East Surrey. Copy of original photograph of 5 officers, 2 seated and 3 standing, "Taken after a Levée, London, June 1897". Identification at the bottom of the photo: Major T.E. Hickman, Worcester Regiment, Major C. Martys, Duke of Corwallis, Capt. S.F. Judge, Shropshire Light Infantry, A.H., C. O. (?) Infantry Division, and Major Metford, East Surrey. Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Presented, 1974, by John Chafee, Sr.

Dongola Expeditionary Force 1896

Copy of original photograph of 5 officers, 2 seated and 3 standing, "Taken after a Levée, London, June 1897". Identification at the bottom of the photo: Major T.E. Hickman, Worcester Regiment, Major C. Martys, Duke of Corwallis, Capt. S.F. Judge, Shropshire Light Infantry, A.H., C. O. (?) Infantry Division, and Major Metford, East Surrey. Copy of original photograph of 5 officers, 2 seated and 3 standing, "Taken after a Levée, London, June 1897". Identification at the bottom of the photo: Major T.E. Hickman, Worcester Regiment, Major C. Martys, Duke of Corwallis, Capt. S.F. Judge, Shropshire Light Infantry, A.H., C. O. (?) Infantry Division, and Major Metford, East Surrey. Oblong medium folio; margins; some discoloration and top margin worn.

Donga in which Lancers sheltered

Wash drawing on card on dismounted troops by horses in rocky landscape. Wash drawing on card on dismounted troops by horses in rocky landscape. Drawn for The Graphic but possibly not published. Stamped on verso: '2 Apr 00' Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2007

Donath Heusler, Ritter, General, Macht-Meister

Tenth in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 15, mounted general in armor, raising baton, on rearing horse, facing right. Tenth in collection of 21 engraved plates (by and after Boener) of equestrian military portraits; No. 15, mounted general in armor, raising baton, on rearing horse, facing right. Small, unbound; in red cloth portfolio case, maroon leather label stamped gold "Alex. Boener. Commanders of the Turkish War, 1683"; some worn and stained. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. series title provided by cataloger

Donald Gordon. Balvaglie--Abergeldie. Clan of the Gordons

Color lithograph (from a watercolor) by and after Kenneth MacLeay R.S.A., dated 1868 by artist; full-length standing portrait in highland dress, landscape background. Color lithograph (from a watercolor) by and after Kenneth MacLeay R.S.A., dated 1868 by artist; full-length standing portrait in highland dress, landscape background. Upright folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. From 'Highlanders of Scotland'' commissioned by Queen Victoria, lithographed by Vincent Brooks, published by Mitchell (1870). N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Don't waste food while others starve!

Poster showing a gaunt mother and children, with others, among ruins. Poster showing a gaunt mother and children, with others, among ruins. L.C. Clinker & M.J. Dwyer. Printed in colors on white paper. No. 31.

Don't stop saving food

Don't stop saving food

Brown University

Poster urges public to save food. Poster urges public to save food. Printed in dark blue on white paper. Below title seal of United States Food Administration. In lower left corner: 306

Don't run old England down

Subject: Officers of Rifle Brigade and Grenadier Guards, with two sailors on rampart with cannon and flags; W.C. Pearson (?); T. Packer Lith. Subject: Officers of Rifle Brigade and Grenadier Guards, with two sailors on rampart with cannon and flags; W.C. Pearson (?); T. Packer Lith. Title continues: Patriotic song. Written by Frank W. Green. Music by W.C. Levey.

Don't forget the Salvation Army: (my doughnut girl)

words by Elmore Leffingwell and James Lucas ; music by Robert Brown and William Frisch. March for voice and piano. Caption title. Letter from the Commander of the Salvation Army to the general public: p. [4] Cover illustration: drawing of girl holding a container of doughnuts / E.E. Walton.

Don't cry, old lady, the ruin of your home, we will rebuild it from the stones of German's castles

American soldier comforting a woman sitting on the ruins of her house. Charcoal drawing signed lower right: L. Jonas. Label pasted in lower margin: Drawn especially for Collier's by M. Lucien Jonas, and printed in connection with Henry Rood's 'Would Belgium accept a German peace' in this week's issue. American soldier comforting a woman sitting on the ruins of her house. Charcoal drawing signed lower right: L. Jonas. Label pasted in lower margin: Drawn especially for Collier's by M. Lucien Jonas, and printed in connection with Henry Rood's 'Would Belgium accept a German peace' in this week's issue. Upright folio.

Don't cry Frenchy, don't cry

words by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young ; music by Walter Donaldson. For voice and piano. Caption title. Advertisement for another song: p. [4] Cover illustration: drawing of woman waving goodbye / Barbelle.

Don't blame it all on the war!

Poster showing a mule "Industry" upsetting a cart as it is bothered by flies "Unjust taxation," "Agitation," Waste," "Strife," and "Unfair laws." Poster showing a mule "Industry" upsetting a cart as it is bothered by flies "Unjust taxation," "Agitation," Waste," "Strife," and "Unfair laws." PR. Printed in black on white paper within double-line border. Title continues: As a consumer has it ever occurred to you there is a close relationship between your pocketbook (household expenses) and industrial conditions? You complain of high prices but have you ever done anything to discourage such price-boosting factors as burdensome laws which impose unnecessary taxes on legitimate American industry and constant waste promoted by destructive agitators? Help to keep prices down by chasing the flies away from industry. "Issued by the National Industrial Conservation Movement, 30 Church Street, New York City. Copies supplied on request." " E-10."

Don't blame it all on the war!

Poster showing scales, with "Cost of Production" outweighing "Price to Consumer." Poster showing scales, with "Cost of Production" outweighing "Price to Consumer." Printed in black on white paper within one wide and one narrow black border. Lithograph at head of title. Title continues: Do you know that the price of many articles you buy is materially increased by laws which add to production costs, imposing unnecessary or excessive taxation and fomenting discord instead of promoting good will between wage-earners and wage-payers? You complain of high prices, but have you ever done anything to discourage these price-boosting factors? Don't kick at the price kick at the reasons! "Issued by the National Industrial Conservation Movement, 30 Church Street, New York City. Copies supplied on request." "E-2."

Don't bite the hand that's feeding you

words by Thomas Hoier ; music by Jimmie Morgan. March for voice and piano. Caption title. "Originally introduced by Ed. Morton"--Cover. Variant advertisements. Cover illustration: photograph of Ed. Morton; background printed in tan ink. Also published for: band, orchestra, male quartette.

Don-Kosak, 1945

Don-Kosak, 1945

Brown University

8th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; mounted uniform figure in blue uniform, holding rifle, galloping forward toward left. 8th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; mounted uniform figure in blue uniform, holding rifle, galloping forward toward left. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Don-Kosak

Don-Kosak

Brown University

3rd or 20 ink and watercolor drawings 3rd or 20 ink and watercolor drawings

Don Raphael Riego's Angriff zu Casas Vermejas

38th in collection of 38 colored and 2 uncolored large aquatint plates by and after Rugendas, 1 engraved by Küpfer; armies gathered in mountainous valley, generals meeting in foreground. 38th in collection of 38 colored and 2 uncolored large aquatint plates by and after Rugendas, 1 engraved by Küpfer; armies gathered in mountainous valley, generals meeting in foreground. Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; plates I-XX in orange marble board portfolio, plates XXI ff. in blue marble board portfolio, black cloth backs; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1951.

Don Pietro Enriquez e' Toledo, Conte de Fuentes

Engraving; 'Portrait of Pedro Enriquez Acevedo, Count of Fuentes, half-length, turned to the right, glancing at the viewer, bearded, wearing armour, and ruff, left hand on waist, holding baton in right hand; battle on the background (at Cambrai); coat of arms on top left' -- British Museum. Engraving; 'Portrait of Pedro Enriquez Acevedo, Count of Fuentes, half-length, turned to the right, glancing at the viewer, bearded, wearing armour, and ruff, left hand on waist, holding baton in right hand; battle on the background (at Cambrai); coat of arms on top left' -- British Museum. Upright, matted; margins severely trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.