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

Die Schlacht bei Laon, den 9n März 1814 wo Napoleon von den Preussen auss Haupt gershlagen wurde, und 90 Kanonen verlohr

58th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, hussars charging down from ridge at left toward infantry on bridge, massed armies in background. 58th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, hussars charging down from ridge at left toward infantry on bridge, massed armies in background. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Die Schlacht bei Gross-Beeren, vor Berlin, der 23n August 1813

Hand-colored lithographic imagerie plate numbered 162; infantry advancing toward left in village, battle in right distance. Hand-colored lithographic imagerie plate numbered 162; infantry advancing toward left in village, battle in right distance. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; margins intact.

Die Schlacht bei Borisow d. 28t Novbr 1812 ...

30th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, French grenadiers and mounted officer in ravine in foreground, Napoleon on rise in right background, battle in distance. 30th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, French grenadiers and mounted officer in ravine in foreground, Napoleon on rise in right background, battle in distance. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black. series title provided by cataloger

Die Schlacht bei Bar zur Aube, den 27n Februar 1814 gewonnen von dem grossen verbündeten Heere unter Fürst Schwarzenberg

57th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, officers in foreground leading infantry against cavalry at left. 57th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, officers in foreground leading infantry against cavalry at left. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Die Schlacht bei Asperin. Der k.k. Oesterreichischen Armee

Steel-engraving by Rahl after Krafft, printed by J. Muck, Jun.; battle scene showing group of mounted officers in center, wounded and expiring soldiers in foreground, battle in background; taken from Krafft's life-size painting in K.K. Infalidenhaus in Vienna. Steel-engraving by Rahl after Krafft, printed by J. Muck, Jun.; battle scene showing group of mounted officers in center, wounded and expiring soldiers in foreground, battle in background; taken from Krafft's life-size painting in K.K. Infalidenhaus in Vienna. Large oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; margins soiled, worn, torn, creased; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab collection. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Die Schlacht an der Katzbach den 26en August 1813

42nd in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, cavalry and artillery combat at edge of river, troops attacking toward right across plain in background. 42nd in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, cavalry and artillery combat at edge of river, troops attacking toward right across plain in background. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black. series title provided by cataloger

Die Schanzarbeiten am Walle neben dem Brookthor mit Aussicht auf die Elbbrücke

6th in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; French officer on foot supervising 3 civilians including woman using shovel and wheelbarrows to build earthen embankment; coastal scene with Elbe bridge in background. 6th in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; French officer on foot supervising 3 civilians including woman using shovel and wheelbarrows to build earthen embankment; coastal scene with Elbe bridge in background. In gray cloth slipcase, blue leather label stamped gold "Suhr. War Scenes. 1813-16". N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Die Russischen Truppen gehen nach der Schlacht bei Lützen, am 8ten. May 1813, zwischen Dresden und Blasewitz wider üb...

2nd of 8 (of ?) numbered copper-engraved plate after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); cavalry combat scene, 2 Cossack lancers attacking French dragoons from left, broad valley in background, with soldiers crossing bridge of boats across River Elbe. 2nd of 8 (of ?) numbered copper-engraved plate after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); cavalry combat scene, 2 Cossack lancers attacking French dragoons from left, broad valley in background, with soldiers crossing bridge of boats across River Elbe. Oblong, unbound, in gray paper wrapper printed black, in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; wrapper foxed, plate clean. Hamburg, Helmur Gerhard Schulz, 1953.

Die Russische Armee. Tafel II

22nd of 23 chromolith. pl. of uniform groups; 3 standing figures of Russian sapper, dragoon and Cossack. 22nd of 23 chromolith. pl. of uniform groups; 3 standing figures of Russian sapper, dragoon and Cossack. Oblong folio, unbound; slight foxing; in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label st. gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Die Russen Räumen Moskau, plündern, sengen und brenen ...

27th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; group of cossacks, mounted in city square, setting fire to buildings in background, carrying off supplies. 27th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; group of cossacks, mounted in city square, setting fire to buildings in background, carrying off supplies. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Die Rückker des Landwehrmannes

2nd of pair of steel-engravings by Bl. Höfel after Krafft; returning militiaman greeted by family in village street. 2nd of pair of steel-engravings by Bl. Höfel after Krafft; returning militiaman greeted by family in village street. Small oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuP1813sf-1a], matted medium folio; pl. marks, margins trimmed; cleaned. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Die Rückkehr ins Vaterland

70th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; Prussian army returning home after Napoleon's defeat, row of mounted trumpeters in green uniforms announcing arrival, hills in distance. 70th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; Prussian army returning home after Napoleon's defeat, row of mounted trumpeters in green uniforms announcing arrival, hills in distance. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Die Recruten

Die Recruten

Brown University

Lithograph by and after Kaiser; group of recruits, wearing tunics but with varying trousers, being led on march drill. Lithograph by and after Kaiser; group of recruits, wearing tunics but with varying trousers, being led on march drill. Small oblong folio; margins; clean, slightly creased. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Die Rast

Die Rast

Brown University

Etching by F. v. W. after Baur (Bauer?); soldiers and women resting, some reclining, woman with small child sitting nearby on horse. Etching by F. v. W. after Baur (Bauer?); soldiers and women resting, some reclining, woman with small child sitting nearby on horse. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed close. Matted. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Die Oestreicher vor Nürnberg den 26ten und 27ten Juny, 1809

13th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; infantry troop halted and resting under trees, soldier holding regimental colors at right. 13th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; infantry troop halted and resting under trees, soldier holding regimental colors at right. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Die Oesterreichsche Armée unter Fürst Schwarzenberg ...

24th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, mounted Austrian general and aides, artillery units on ridge in foreground above river or bay, French troops on opposite shore in background. 24th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, mounted Austrian general and aides, artillery units on ridge in foreground above river or bay, French troops on opposite shore in background. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Die Niedermetzelund des 5. englischen Lancier-Regiments bei Ladysmith

Color lithographic imagerie plate numbered 9460; Boers on mountain ledges attacking British lancer regiment which has entered valley. Color lithographic imagerie plate numbered 9460; Boers on mountain ledges attacking British lancer regiment which has entered valley. Oblong folio; margins intact.

Die neue europaeische Barbierstube

Broadley: 'In this print Napoleon is seated in a chair, with his chin lettered 'Holland,' and the shaving-cloth marked 'Milan,' 'Kulm,' 'Brabant,' 'Leipsig,' and so forth. A Prussian officer shaves him with a razor lettered 'London, 1813,' while a Russian officer holds up a soap-dish inscribed '1812' An Austrian officer steadies the Emperor's shoulders by placing his hands on them.' Broadley: 'In this print Napoleon is seated in a chair, with his chin lettered 'Holland,' and the shaving-cloth marked 'Milan,' 'Kulm,' 'Brabant,' 'Leipsig,' and so forth. A Prussian officer shaves him with a razor lettered 'London, 1813,' while a Russian officer holds up a soap-dish inscribed '1812' An Austrian officer steadies the Emperor's shoulders by placing his hands on them.' Spring 1814

Die Nationalbank: Fürcht's eno' nid Lent'ln: sie fallt nid!

Lithograph by and after Lanzedelli, printed by J. Loder; cartoon showing 6 civilian figures sitting on insecure bench. Lithograph by and after Lanzedelli, printed by J. Loder; cartoon showing 6 civilian figures sitting on insecure bench. Small oblong folio, matted folio; margins trimmed.

Die Nacht des 26ten Maï 1848 in Wien

Lithograph by and after Lanzedelli, printed by J. Höfelich; militia and civilians including two woman, making bullets over open fires near street barricade. Lithograph by and after Lanzedelli, printed by J. Höfelich; militia and civilians including two woman, making bullets over open fires near street barricade. Small oblong folio, matted folio; margins trimmed.

Die Militair Revolution in Ostindien

One of a collection of colored, tinted and uncolored lithograph plates of military, campaign and other scenes etc., printed by Lanzedelli or Jac. Loder. Battle scene in East Indies. One of a collection of colored, tinted and uncolored lithograph plates of military, campaign and other scenes etc., printed by Lanzedelli or Jac. Loder. Battle scene in East Indies. Oblong, unbound; margins trimmed, yellowed; in maroon cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Lancedelli--European Events 2nd Empire." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Die meim ladtstecten ich probier

One of a collection of 14 anonymous engraved plates (after Ulrich and Mayr). Soldier loading musket, rhymed caption below. One of a collection of 14 anonymous engraved plates (after Ulrich and Mayr). Soldier loading musket, rhymed caption below. Blue paper, manuscript title in pencil "Anonym Copien nach Mayr & Ulrich. 14 Bl." in tan cloth case, brown leather backstrip label stamped gold "Mayr & Ulrich--Copie nach Soldatenbuch--c. 1630"; trimmed and yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Die Mädchen in Uniform

Die Mädchen in Uniform

Brown University

Line engraved cartoon; male soldier drilling group of young women in unfirom at right, group of unkempt male spectators at left. Line engraved cartoon; male soldier drilling group of young women in unfirom at right, group of unkempt male spectators at left. Small oblong folio; margins intact; soiled, creased. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Die löbl: Bürger von Wien in ihren Uniform

Colored engraving by J. Mansfeld after Löschenkohl; outdoor group with numerous mounted and standing figures in uniform, landscape background. Colored engraving by J. Mansfeld after Löschenkohl; outdoor group with numerous mounted and standing figures in uniform, landscape background. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Die letzten Zehn vom vierten Regiment

Hand colored engraving; group of infantrymen, outdoors, near boundary marker, Prussian sentry and sentry-box in right foreground, poem below. Hand colored engraving; group of infantrymen, outdoors, near boundary marker, Prussian sentry and sentry-box in right foreground, poem below. Oblong, mounted on blue paper; margins trimmed; soiled, worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Die Leipziger Jugend führt die angekommenen Franzosen in die Quartiere

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. Group of soldiers in the street, some with children around them; one holding a boy's hand, another boy holding a rifle. No. 1. 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. Group of soldiers in the street, some with children around them; one holding a boy's hand, another boy holding a rifle. No. 1. In maroon leather cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Die Leiche des Herzogs von Reichstadt wird den 23ten July 1832 Nachts von Schönbrunn der Stadt in die k.k. Hofkapelle...

Colored lithograph by F. Wolf after Höchle; funeral procession through countryside, showing coffin carried on horse-litter with military escort, carriages following behind. Colored lithograph by F. Wolf after Höchle; funeral procession through countryside, showing coffin carried on horse-litter with military escort, carriages following behind. Oblong red folio, matted folio; margins intact. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.