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

Don Pedro I, Imperador do Brazil

Color lithograph by and after Waagen, printed by Dreseli; bust portrait in uniform and orders, hatless. Color lithograph by and after Waagen, printed by Dreseli; bust portrait in uniform and orders, hatless. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; slightly spotted. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Don Miguel, Tyrann von Portugal

Line- and stipple-engraving by Jos. u.Fr. Sjober after Gonsalva; bust portrait in uniform and decorations, orders. Line- and stipple-engraving by Jos. u.Fr. Sjober after Gonsalva; bust portrait in uniform and decorations, orders. Large upright, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

Don Louis Champ-merdant, Brigadier des petits Maistres, grand Breteur de France, a la tête des Gascons contre les Que...

6th in collection of 8 engraved plates of military caricatures. 'A brigadier seen from the front, lunging to the right, with both hands on the hilt of his sword; he wears a military cocked hat decorated with a bow; below this composition, the title of the plate, followed by four lines of French verse; the text and image are surrounded by a decorative border' -- British Museum. From series 'Il Callotto resurcitato oder Neu eingerichtes Zwerchen Cabinet', plate 31. 6th in collection of 8 engraved plates of military caricatures. 'A brigadier seen from the front, lunging to the right, with both hands on the hilt of his sword; he wears a military cocked hat decorated with a bow; below this composition, the title of the plate, followed by four lines of French verse; the text and image are surrounded by a decorative border' -- British Museum. From series 'Il Callotto resurcitato oder Neu eingerichtes Zwerchen Cabinet', plate 31. Small upright folio, unbound; worn, stained; in tan cloth portfolio case, black leather label stamped gold; slightly worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Don Juan Díaz Porlier: General of the Spanish armies. Aet 29.

Stipple engraving by Freeman after Creace; half-length portrait in uniform and hat. Stipple engraving by Freeman after Creace; half-length portrait in uniform and hat. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins intact; soiled, worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Don John 6, King of Portugal & Brazil and his attendants

Hand colored lithograph by C. Shoosmith after Henderson, printed by Rowney & Forster; Don Jão driving phaeton in countryside, accompanied by outriders and military escort, peasants bowing in foreground. Hand colored lithograph by C. Shoosmith after Henderson, printed by Rowney & Forster; Don Jão driving phaeton in countryside, accompanied by outriders and military escort, peasants bowing in foreground. Frontispiece to James Henderson, 'A History of Brazil: Comprising its Geography, Commerce, Colonization, Aboriginal Inhabitants, &c. &c.' (London: Printed for the author, and published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orne, and Brown, Paternoster-Row, 1821).

Don Guappos, von dem Geblüth des Don Quixote, heutiger General der Französischen Spanier ...

3rd in collection of 8 engraved plates of military caricatures. 'A man seen in profile, posing, his head turned to the centre; he has a sword with a prominent hilt, fastened to his side; beyond, a row of soldiers with swords, a camp at right and a cavalryman at left; below this composition, the title of the plate, followed by four lines of German verse; the text and image are surrounded by a decorative border' -- British Museum. From series 'Il Callotto resurcitato oder Neu eingerichtes Zwerchen Cabinet', plate 10. 3rd in collection of 8 engraved plates of military caricatures. 'A man seen in profile, posing, his head turned to the centre; he has a sword with a prominent hilt, fastened to his side; beyond, a row of soldiers with swords, a camp at right and a cavalryman at left; below this composition, the title of the plate, followed by four lines of German verse; the text and image are surrounded by a decorative border' -- British Museum. From series 'Il Callotto resurcitato oder Neu eingerichtes Zwerchen Cabinet', plate 10. Small upright folio, unbound; worn, smudged, with repaired tear; in tan cloth portfolio case, black leather label stamped gold; slightly worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Don Cossack, c.1813

Don Cossack, c.1813

Brown University

Original unsigned wash drawing; view from behind of mounted Cossack holding lance, facing left. Original unsigned wash drawing; view from behind of mounted Cossack holding lance, facing left. Upright; no margins; clean. Paris, Bihn, 1958. title provided by cataloger

Don Alfonso, Prince of Portugal, c. 1880

Original sepia photograph; boy, full-length, in uniform, with gun, standing beside chair. Original sepia photograph; boy, full-length, in uniform, with gun, standing beside chair. Upright, mounted on white paper. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964.

Doineiro or Guerrilha

Doineiro or Guerrilha

Brown University

One of a suite of 6 numbered color lithograph plates by Ligny of uniform figures and groups, No. 5. Guerilla hiding behind rocks, holding a rifle. One of a suite of 6 numbered color lithograph plates by Ligny of uniform figures and groups, No. 5. Guerilla hiding behind rocks, holding a rifle. Upright folio, unbound, slightly yellowed; in yellow cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Rosenthal, 1952.

Doctor Sangrado curing John Bull of repletion: with the kind offices of young Clysterpipe and Little Boney

Colored engraved print after Gillray, signed and dated by Humphrey, published May 2d, 1803. 'Addington (right) bleeds John Bull, who sits on a commode, exhausted and faint, supported by Hawkesbury. Addington, very erect, wears his gown, and says: "Courage John Bull - Courage!!!" Hawkesbury, drooping and melancholy, repeats "Courage Johnny." John's arm is tightly bound above the incision by a tricolour bandage, a tricolour ribbon is tied round his tousled head. A diminutive Napoleon (right) with a martial stride and drawn sabre holds out his cocked hat to catch the blood that spurts from John's arm; this is inscribed: 'West Indies', 'Cape of Good Hope', 'Malta', 'Ceylon'. A little boy, standing behind Addington and clutching his gown, holds out his hat, inscribed 'Clerk [of the] Pells', to catch a stream of blood inscribed '£3,000 Pr Annum'; he echoes 'Courage'. On the left stand Fox and Sheridan proffering bowls of 'Warm Water'; both say "Courage". Fox has swollen legs and holds a tea-kettle, his expression is that of calculating reserve; Sheridan bends forward with eager greed. John is a countryman wearing wrinkled gaiters. His commode is inscribed 'Reservoir for the Clyster-pipe Family' [the Addingtons]. Beside him lie his (damaged) hat and stick, with a torn paper: 'Rule Britannia an old Song' -- British Museum Colored engraved print after Gillray, signed and dated by Humphrey, published May 2d, 1803. 'Addington (right) bleeds John Bull, who sits on a commode, exhausted and faint, supported by Hawkesbury. Addington, very erect, wears his gown, and says: "Courage John Bull - Courage!!!" Hawkesbury, drooping and melancholy, repeats "Courage Johnny." John's arm is tightly bound above the incision by a tricolour bandage, a tricolour ribbon is tied round his tousled head. A diminutive Napoleon (right) with a martial stride and drawn sabre holds out his cocked hat to catch the blood that spurts from John's arm; this is inscribed: 'West Indies', 'Cape of Good Hope', 'Malta', 'Ceylon'. A little boy, standing behind Addington and clutching his gown, holds out his hat, inscribed 'Clerk [of the] Pells', to catch a stream of blood inscribed '£3,000 Pr Annum'; he echoes 'Courage'. On the left stand Fox and Sheridan proffering bowls of 'Warm Water'; both say "Courage". Fox has swollen legs and holds a tea-kettle, his expression is that of calculating reserve; Sheridan bends forward with eager greed. John is a countryman wearing wrinkled gaiters. His commode is inscribed 'Reservoir for the Clyster-pipe Family' [the Addingtons]. Beside him lie his (damaged) hat and stick, with a torn paper: 'Rule Britannia an old Song' -- British Museum Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean.

Dockyard Battalion

Dockyard Battalion

Brown University

Color lithograph by and after Brandard, printed by M. & N. Hanhart; standing figure in uniform carrying rifle under arm, smaller figures of other guards being inspected on naval dock in background. Color lithograph by and after Brandard, printed by M. & N. Hanhart; standing figure in uniform carrying rifle under arm, smaller figures of other guards being inspected on naval dock in background. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; tape residue on corners; surface dirt.

Docked warships and dirigibles: English coast, Aug. 1944

Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; coastal scene with warships docked on shore, 8 dirigibles in air above. Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson; coastal scene with warships docked on shore, 8 dirigibles in air above. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.

Dobbelte Vedetter

Dobbelte Vedetter

Brown University

One of a suite of 12 numbered sepia lithographs by Adolf Kittendorff and Grove after Simonsen; campaign scenes and types, uniform groups. Two figures on horseback looking out at a field. One of a suite of 12 numbered sepia lithographs by Adolf Kittendorff and Grove after Simonsen; campaign scenes and types, uniform groups. Two figures on horseback looking out at a field. Folio, unbound, worn, rubbed, foxed; in maroon cloth portfolio stamped gold "Simonsen. Danish Battle Scenes." London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Do. Winter

Do. Winter

Brown University

One of eight loose pages of pencil and water-color sketches by an unknown hand depicting uniform details. One Japanese soldier in uniform, with backpack and sword, standing in attention. A Japanese military flag at top right. One of eight loose pages of pencil and water-color sketches by an unknown hand depicting uniform details. One Japanese soldier in uniform, with backpack and sword, standing in attention. A Japanese military flag at top right.

Do unto others

Do unto others

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French soldier giving a water bottle to a nurse assisting a wounded German soldier, dead soldier next to him; other French soldiers behind along with medical wagon and stretcher-bearers. French soldier giving a water bottle to a nurse assisting a wounded German soldier, dead soldier next to him; other French soldiers behind along with medical wagon and stretcher-bearers. Oblong folio.

Dn. von Thungen, Bar. & Gener. Caes. Copiar. Comm. Magunt.

5th in collection of 11 copper-engraved military portraits by Schenck; standing figure of general missing an eye lost in battle in 1689, in dress coat, holding hat at side, pointing with right hand. 5th in collection of 11 copper-engraved military portraits by Schenck; standing figure of general missing an eye lost in battle in 1689, in dress coat, holding hat at side, pointing with right hand. Small, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; clean.

Dn. Alfonso XII Rey de España: Nació el dia 28 de Noviembre de 1857

Color lithograph after A.H., printed by Turgis; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat under arm. Color lithograph after A.H., printed by Turgis; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat under arm. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; repaired tears; yellowed and slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.

Dixie for the Union

Dixie for the Union

Brown University

words by Frances J. Crosby ; melody by Dan. D. Emmett ; quartet arranged by S. Lasar. For voice and piano with a close score for quartet or chorus on p. [5] Color illustrated title page: two Union flags crossed. First line of text: On! ye patriots to the battle. Verses 2-5 on p. [3]

Divisionsgeneral in Paradeuniform 1930

One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in khaki and red with sword, right hand on hip. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in khaki and red with sword, right hand on hip. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.

División uruguaya que combatió en la batalla de Caseros. (1852)

24th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of officer in red jacket, white trousers, looking toward left, holding sword with both hands. 24th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of officer in red jacket, white trousers, looking toward left, holding sword with both hands. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

Division des As

Division des As

Brown University

Color plate after Raoul-Charles? Magrin-Vernerey (pseudonym Ralph Monclar); 3 bust figures of soldier types wearing decorations. Color plate after Raoul-Charles? Magrin-Vernerey (pseudonym Ralph Monclar); 3 bust figures of soldier types wearing decorations. Mounted on small folio white paper; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Diverse cavalcate, bataglie, et altre intagliate da Monsieur Nicolo Cocino

Etched title and 9 small etched plates by Daman after Cochin, mounted together; soldier groups, battles, battle is small boats against Turks, marching figures, etc. Etched title and 9 small etched plates by Daman after Cochin, mounted together; soldier groups, battles, battle is small boats against Turks, marching figures, etc. Mounted on large folio gray paper; plate marks, margins; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Dites donc père hiroux, est ce que les bras n'vous en tombent pas!

Colored lithograph by Benard et Frey after Nanteuil, 1836; armless veteran talking to legless veteran near Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile. Colored lithograph by Benard et Frey after Nanteuil, 1836; armless veteran talking to legless veteran near Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile. Upright medium folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1967. Title: Dites donc père hiroux, est ce que les bras n'vous en tombent Pas! mette notre empéreur en chemise, l'peuple française en chaussette d'laut coté une vraie ménagerie un boeuf et un cheval.......et appeller ça une arche de triniomphe [sic]; quant a moi ça m' casse les jambes!!!!!! Caption: Ch. Nanteuil 1836 Caption: Lith. de Benard et Frey. Caption: (Et Violà comme on écrit l'historire) Number: No. 6

Dit's Willem's Laatsten Naam, en's eersten Deugdgenoot...

Etching by and after Lairesse; female figure of Victory with trumpet pulling aside drapery to uncover round bust portrait of Prince William in armor, wearing laurel wreath. Etching by and after Lairesse; female figure of Victory with trumpet pulling aside drapery to uncover round bust portrait of Prince William in armor, wearing laurel wreath. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Distribution de Fourage au Sec pour les trouppes de la maison du Roy dans un gros Bourg d'Allemagne: Dedié a Monseign...

1st of 2 engravings by Le Bas, after Chantreau; troops receiving grain from miller, under direction of officer, in town square, woman crying in left foreground with children, soldiers drinking in upper right with woman. 1st of 2 engravings by Le Bas, after Chantreau; troops receiving grain from miller, under direction of officer, in town square, woman crying in left foreground with children, soldiers drinking in upper right with woman. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed close; clean. title: DISTRIBUTION DE FOURAGE AU SEC caption: Pour les Trouppes de la Maison du Roy dans un gros Bourg d'Allemagne. caption: Didié a Monseigneur le Duc de VILLEROY Pair de France, Capitane de la Pre. Compagnie Françoise des Gardes du Corps &c. Par son tres humble serviteur J. P. Le Bas caption: A Paris chez J. P. Le Bas Graveur du Roy rüe de la Harpem vis a vis la rüe Percée. caption: Chantreau pinxit caption: J. P. Le Bas Sculp. 1741.

Distintivi Divisionali

Distintivi Divisionali

Brown University

One of 4 color plates showing corps and branch insignia etc., decorations and ribbons. One of 4 color plates showing corps and branch insignia etc., decorations and ribbons. One of 2 plates mounted on oblong folio sheets of white paper; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Zürich, Paul Alfred Hauser, 1967.

Distintivi di reggimenti, 1848

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of cavalry uniform elements, colors, etc. listed by regiment. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; collection of cavalry uniform elements, colors, etc. listed by regiment. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from p. of handwritten notes by artist)

Distintivi di grado, 1848

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; illustrated list of insignia indicating rank (epaulets, stripes, etc.). From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; illustrated list of insignia indicating rank (epaulets, stripes, etc.). Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Distinguished Militia Genl. during an action

Lithograph (by Currier & Ives); Union general, mounted, consulting manual while leading zouaves against close fire from fortifications at left. The officer seemingly oblivious to the dead soldiers lying around says, “Well I declare that last order don't seemed to have succeeded any better than the preceding one; really I must consult the Tactics. - Oh! ah! - I see, – the next is to retreat.” Another Union solder on the left is telling a confederate soldier, "Don't kill that fellow on the horse, we shall never loose while he commands." Lithograph (by Currier & Ives); Union general, mounted, consulting manual while leading zouaves against close fire from fortifications at left. The officer seemingly oblivious to the dead soldiers lying around says, “Well I declare that last order don't seemed to have succeeded any better than the preceding one; really I must consult the Tactics. - Oh! ah! - I see, – the next is to retreat.” Another Union solder on the left is telling a confederate soldier, "Don't kill that fellow on the horse, we shall never loose while he commands." Pencil note reads: 'Genl. Pierce of Mass who led troops in action against the south at Great Bethel, VA. 1861 and was badly defeated, owing it was said to his slight knowledge of tactics'. Presented, 1945, by Clarence Brigham, American Antiquarian Society.