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 Königlische Franzosische Armee 1te Abth. Kavallerie, neue Uniformirung = Tableau de l'Armée Française Prem. Sect....

Hand-colored engraving by and after Bommer; army review by King, showing various uniforms, landscape background with city in distance. Hand-colored engraving by and after Bommer; army review by King, showing various uniforms, landscape background with city in distance. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; edges worn and soiled. London, Spencer, 1952.

Die Königlich Würtembergische Armee

Hand-colored engraving by and after Opitz; military review, king and suite in foreground, city and palace in distance. Hand-colored engraving by and after Opitz; military review, king and suite in foreground, city and palace in distance. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956.

Die Königlich Preussische Garde-Infanterie

2nd in pair of colored lithographs after Kaiser, printed by Horn; large uniform group of infantrymen, with mounted officers and artillery, outdoors. 2nd in pair of colored lithographs after Kaiser, printed by Horn; large uniform group of infantrymen, with mounted officers and artillery, outdoors. Large oblong folio; margins intact; slightly soiled, small punctures. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956.

Die Königl. Hanöverische Armée

Hand-colored engraving by Hilscher after Opitz; army review in city square, monumental column in left background, buildings in distance. Hand-colored engraving by Hilscher after Opitz; army review in city square, monumental column in left background, buildings in distance. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956.

Die Königl. Grossbrittanische Armé Revue. 1te Abth. Tableau General de l'Armee R. Britanique (lte Sect.): Dedié a son...

Hand colored engraving by Hilscher after Opitz; large review of many units, showing many uniforms, on hill and field, London in left distance, Queen Victoria and suite, mounted, in center foreground, including lady in waiting and two black musicians Hand colored engraving by Hilscher after Opitz; large review of many units, showing many uniforms, on hill and field, London in left distance, Queen Victoria and suite, mounted, in center foreground, including lady in waiting and two black musicians Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

Die Kleidung jeziger Zeiten van Kaiser tsing huang. Er bekam seinen Nammen van Xiún chy

3rd in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; emperor in golden robe, seated on throne, looking toward left. 3rd in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; emperor in golden robe, seated on throne, looking toward left. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Die Kaÿserlich Oestreichische Kosaken. im Jahr 1809

Colored lithograph by Karaczey; uniform group of 4 soldiers and officers, outdoors, horse at extreme right, small figures in left background. Colored lithograph by Karaczey; uniform group of 4 soldiers and officers, outdoors, horse at extreme right, small figures in left background. Upright; margins intact. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection 1951.

Die Katastrophe von Világos

Lithograph; group of mounted and dismounted officers, one breaking sword at left center, mountainous background. Relates to the surrender of the Hungarians at Világos (now Șiria, Romania), formally ending the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Lithograph; group of mounted and dismounted officers, one breaking sword at left center, mountainous background. Relates to the surrender of the Hungarians at Világos (now Șiria, Romania), formally ending the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Oblong; margins intact; clean, creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1957.

Die Kanonade bei Düppel am 6. Juni 1849

Colored lithograph by and after Fritz; small figures of soldier and civilian spectators on beach in foreground observing artillery barrage across meadows toward city in background, beyond intervening water. Colored lithograph by and after Fritz; small figures of soldier and civilian spectators on beach in foreground observing artillery barrage across meadows toward city in background, beyond intervening water. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; margin soiled. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

Die Kaiserlich Russischen Garden am 29 August 1813

Hand-colored lithograph; General Ostermann-Tolstoi with staff, grenade exploding beneath his horse, French General Vandamme standing at right, under Russian guard, troops and battle in background. Hand-colored lithograph; General Ostermann-Tolstoi with staff, grenade exploding beneath his horse, French General Vandamme standing at right, under Russian guard, troops and battle in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1951.

Die Kaiserl. Russische Armee passirt den Pruth... d. 7ten Mai 1828 ...

3rd in collection of 22 hand-colored and 3 uncolored unnumbered engraved imagerie plates of war scenes; large Russian army crossing river on pontoon bridges, burning town and mountains in background. 3rd in collection of 22 hand-colored and 3 uncolored unnumbered engraved imagerie plates of war scenes; large Russian army crossing river on pontoon bridges, burning town and mountains in background. Small oblong folio; clean; matted and in maroon cloth case, folio, maroon leather backstrip label stamped gold.

Die Kaiserl. Russ. Armee under dem Oberbefehlshaber General Grafen Diebitsch übersteigt den Balkan ...

21st in collection of 22 hand-colored and 3 uncolored unnumbered engraved imagerie plates of war scenes; Russian army passing through mountains, flag bearer at left, general and staff in right foreground. 21st in collection of 22 hand-colored and 3 uncolored unnumbered engraved imagerie plates of war scenes; Russian army passing through mountains, flag bearer at left, general and staff in right foreground. Small oblong folio; margins severely trimmed on 11; clean; matted and in maroon cloth case, folio, maroon leather backstrip label stamped gold.

Die Kaiserl. Königl. Oesterreichische Armée Revüe. II Sect.: (nach neuster Adjustirung unter Sr. M. der Kaiser Ferdin...

Hand colored engraving; emperor and suite in center, massed troops and distant view of city in background. Hand colored engraving; emperor and suite in center, massed troops and distant view of city in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn, repaired marginal tears. London, Redfern, 1955.

Die Kaiserl. Königl. Oesterreichesche Armée Revüe: (nach der neusten Organisation). Dedié à Son Altesse Royale Mr. Gu...

Hand-colored engraving by Hitscher after Opitz; grand review witnessed by mounted group of Emperor and officers at right, city in distance. Hand-colored engraving by Hitscher after Opitz; grand review witnessed by mounted group of Emperor and officers at right, city in distance. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.

Die K.K. Oesterreichische Armee im Jahre 1851

One of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates (no. 8) by and after Gerasch, printed by J. Rauh, of uniform groups; 5 figures, 3 mounted, 2 on foot : trumpeter, Light Guardsman, Guardsman, infantry Light Guardsman, city watchman. One of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates (no. 8) by and after Gerasch, printed by J. Rauh, of uniform groups; 5 figures, 3 mounted, 2 on foot : trumpeter, Light Guardsman, Guardsman, infantry Light Guardsman, city watchman. Oblong folio, bound in marble boards, black leather back st. gold "Armée Autrichienne"; clean, slightly foxed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Die k.k. Oesterreichische Armee

Colored lithograph by and after Nobis; outdoor group showing various uniforms of General Staff, with their titles. Colored lithograph by and after Nobis; outdoor group showing various uniforms of General Staff, with their titles. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn, very soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Die K.K. Oesterr. Armee 1868.

Color lithograph by and after Strassgschwandtner (printed by Reiffenstein & Rosch?); 15 illustrations of uniforms, showing mounted and unmounted figures, chiefly outdoors, as follows: General Genie-Director, Pionier-Offizier, Feldmarschall-Lieutenant u. General Major, Sanitäts-Offizier, General Artillerie-Director. Genie, Rechnungsführer, Kriegs-Comissär u. Auditor, Invaliden-Corps, Militär-Arzt, General Adjutant, Polizey, Windischgräz-Dragoner/Standartenträger/Uhlanen-Trompeter, Matrose, Husar. Color lithograph by and after Strassgschwandtner (printed by Reiffenstein & Rosch?); 15 illustrations of uniforms, showing mounted and unmounted figures, chiefly outdoors, as follows: General Genie-Director, Pionier-Offizier, Feldmarschall-Lieutenant u. General Major, Sanitäts-Offizier, General Artillerie-Director. Genie, Rechnungsführer, Kriegs-Comissär u. Auditor, Invaliden-Corps, Militär-Arzt, General Adjutant, Polizey, Windischgräz-Dragoner/Standartenträger/Uhlanen-Trompeter, Matrose, Husar. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1952.

Die Italienische Armee. Tafel II

19th of 23 chromolithographic plates of uniform groups; 3 standing figures of Italian cavalrymen and officer. 19th of 23 chromolithographic plates of uniform groups; 3 standing figures of Italian cavalrymen and officer. Oblong folio, unbound; slight foxing; in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Die in Augsburg und der Umgegend kantonnirende Schweizertruppen führen am Rosenauberg grosse kriegerische Evolutionen...

Engraving by Weber, dated 1820, numbered 16; infantry on the march and maneuvers in hilly countryside, men, women and children watching on bluff at left. Depicts the Roverea regiment marching to 'attack' the Bachmann regiment on the hill. Engraving by Weber, dated 1820, numbered 16; infantry on the march and maneuvers in hilly countryside, men, women and children watching on bluff at left. Depicts the Roverea regiment marching to 'attack' the Bachmann regiment on the hill. Folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled.

Die hohe Zusamenkunft am Kaiser Hofe in Wien 1791

Hand-colored engraving by Mark Quirin. 'Scene in a state room of the Imperial palace in Vienna; Emperor Leopold II, surrounded by his extensive family, taking leave of Ferdinand IV, King of Naples, and his Queen' -- British Museum. Hand-colored engraving by Mark Quirin. 'Scene in a state room of the Imperial palace in Vienna; Emperor Leopold II, surrounded by his extensive family, taking leave of Ferdinand IV, King of Naples, and his Queen' -- British Museum. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; plate mark, margins intact. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.

Die Höchst Beglückte Zusmen-Kunft: S.H. Papst Pii VI. u. S.K.K. Majest. Iosephi II. den 22 Marti Ano 1782

Copper engraving by and after Molinaro; panorama of military and ecclesiastical procession with allegories and arms above; text identifying figures and groups below, flanking 3 illustrations of which one shows meeting of Emperor and Pope. Copper engraving by and after Molinaro; panorama of military and ecclesiastical procession with allegories and arms above; text identifying figures and groups below, flanking 3 illustrations of which one shows meeting of Emperor and Pope. Large upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; edges soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Die Heldenthat. A Höstett

1st of pair of colored lithographic plates by Kriehüber after Höchle, printed by Mansfeld & Comp.; battle scene, showing Austrian cavalry attacking French infantry line. 1st of pair of colored lithographic plates by Kriehüber after Höchle, printed by Mansfeld & Comp.; battle scene, showing Austrian cavalry attacking French infantry line. Oblong medium folio, 2 prints [cf. AuB1805mf-1b], matted; margins intact; mounts slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1955.

Die Heldenthat

Die Heldenthat

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11th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; mounted hussars charging from right, attacking French grenadiers and artillery unit at left. 11th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; mounted hussars charging from right, attacking French grenadiers and artillery unit at left. Oblong medium folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Die Heimkehr der Eidgenossen nach der Schlacht von Morgarten

Etching by and after Vogel; Landesknechten welcomed home in mountain village by women and children. Etching by and after Vogel; Landesknechten welcomed home in mountain village by women and children. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed. soiled.

Die Heimkehr

Die Heimkehr

Brown University

12th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; homecoming scene outside farmhouse, hussar welcomed by his family, 3 other soldiers waiting at left. 12th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; homecoming scene outside farmhouse, hussar welcomed by his family, 3 other soldiers waiting at left. Oblong medium folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Die Hauptmomente aus dem Leben Sr. Majestät Franz I. Kaisers von Oesterreich, apostol. Königs E Vita Francisci I. Imp...

Color lithograph, unsigned; Emperor and suite mounted at edge of battlefield, wounded soldiers in foreground, battle in left distance. Color lithograph, unsigned; Emperor and suite mounted at edge of battlefield, wounded soldiers in foreground, battle in left distance. Oblong folio, mounted on gray board; margins trimmed close; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Die Hanseatischen Zelte auf den Walle beim Deichthor 1836

Original watercolor by Schneider; view of tent encampment with small soldier figures in center. Original watercolor by Schneider; view of tent encampment with small soldier figures in center. Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Die hanseatische Cavallerie in Gefecht mit Franzosen bei Mustin am 6ten October 1813

4th in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; Hanseatic League lancers attacking French infantry and cavalry across small bridge; village and seacoast in background. 4th in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; Hanseatic League lancers attacking French infantry and cavalry across small bridge; village and seacoast in background. Oblong folio, unbound; in gray cloth slipcase, blue leather label stamped gold "Suhr. War Scenes. 1813-16"; some yellowed, some foxed. Munich, Wölfle, 1953.