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

Top of Majuba Mountain: General Wood and staff examining

Original pencil sketch signed and dated 1881 by Prior; hilltop landscape with small figures of General and staff, includes keys to landmarks. Original pencil sketch signed and dated 1881 by Prior; hilltop landscape with small figures of General and staff, includes keys to landmarks. Drawn for the Illustrated London News but not published.

Too many close ones, 1945

Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of two weary soldiers, one holding the arm of the other. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of two weary soldiers, one holding the arm of the other. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Too late! In memoriam General Gordon, the "hero of Khartoum"

Subject: Bust portrait of General Gordon in Egyptian uniform; T. Packer Lith. Subject: Bust portrait of General Gordon in Egyptian uniform; T. Packer Lith. Title continues: Written & composed by N.G. Travers, sung amidst the most enthusiastic applause by G.H. Macdermott. Price 4/-

Tonnere de Dieu!

Tonnere de Dieu!

Brown University

62nd in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; old grenadier on sentry duty in the snow; small sentry figure in left background. 62nd in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; old grenadier on sentry duty in the snow; small sentry figure in left background. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.

Tonkin war scenes: fighting outside temple

One of a pair of original wash drawings signed by Bouard; Chinese soldiers storming and entering small building or temple, trumpeters standing on portico near entrance. One of a pair of original wash drawings signed by Bouard; Chinese soldiers storming and entering small building or temple, trumpeters standing on portico near entrance. Large upright folio, matted; no margins; good condition. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger.

Tonkin war scenes: fighting on bridge

One of a pair of wash drawings signed by Bouard; Chinese repulsed by French soldiers in attempt to cross arched bridge to buildings beyond. One of a pair of wash drawings signed by Bouard; Chinese repulsed by French soldiers in attempt to cross arched bridge to buildings beyond. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins, good condition. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger.

Tonish hats and ties

Tonish hats and ties

Brown University

Group of 4 small hand colored mounted caricatures of bust portraits showing various styles of dress and headgear, as follows: a) The Dandy hat, Oriental tie. (Augustus Stanhope); b) The Noble Lord's hat, Irish tie. (Barn. Lee); c) The Fat Marchioness (Cunningham); d) The Admiral's Lady (Lady Strachan). Group of 4 small hand colored mounted caricatures of bust portraits showing various styles of dress and headgear, as follows: a) The Dandy hat, Oriental tie. (Augustus Stanhope); b) The Noble Lord's hat, Irish tie. (Barn. Lee); c) The Fat Marchioness (Cunningham); d) The Admiral's Lady (Lady Strachan). Upright, matted on off-white paper; margins trimmed; some soiling. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger.

Ton souffle du chaos faisait sortir les lois ; Ton image insultait aux dépouilles des rois. - Et, debout sur l'airain...

Aquatint after Adam; central statue figure of Napoleon in uniform with semicircular upper border containing small illustrations of military scenes and triumphs (Brienne, Toulon, Arcole, Pyramids, St Bernard, Aüsterlitz, tomb of Frederic Napoleon, Montraux, Elbe, Waterloo, St. Helena Aquatint after Adam; central statue figure of Napoleon in uniform with semicircular upper border containing small illustrations of military scenes and triumphs (Brienne, Toulon, Arcole, Pyramids, St Bernard, Aüsterlitz, tomb of Frederic Napoleon, Montraux, Elbe, Waterloo, St. Helena Small oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled and worn. Title supplied by cataloger.

Tommy

Tommy

Brown University

Watercolor and ink drawing done in Algeria

Tömeser Banderium

Tömeser Banderium

Brown University

3rd of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in black-trimmed green jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with green saddle blanket. 3rd of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in black-trimmed green jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with green saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger

Tombeau de Napoléon Ier aux Invalides

Colored lithographic print by Lemercier, numbered 33; view of tomb in rotunda, showing military and civilian visitors including two women and a child in foreground. Colored lithographic print by Lemercier, numbered 33; view of tomb in rotunda, showing military and civilian visitors including two women and a child in foreground. Oblong; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Tombeau de Napoléon dessiné d'après nature à l'Île St. Hélène: L’Ile Ste Hélène, à jamais célèbre par la mort de Napo...

Aquatint by Paul Legrand; view of tomb enclosure with weeping willow, 2 mourning officers, one holding regimental eagle from standard. Aquatint by Paul Legrand; view of tomb enclosure with weeping willow, 2 mourning officers, one holding regimental eagle from standard. Small oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed. Paris, Bihn, 1952.

Tomb of Bonaparte

Tomb of Bonaparte

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving by J.C. Canton; view of tomb and enclosure, sentry at left, soldier and civilian in center foreground; view of house, mounted and dismounted soldier figures in foreground. Hand-colored engraving by J.C. Canton; view of tomb and enclosure, sentry at left, soldier and civilian in center foreground; view of house, mounted and dismounted soldier figures in foreground. Oblong, inserted in folio ivory paper; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Henry L. Bokelman, 1948.

Tom Thumb at bay, or the sovereigns of the forest roused at last!!

Diminished in size and in power, Napoleon is shown to be on the run from large animals that are emblematic of European countries. He is caught between the double headed Hapsburg eagle, a Russian bear, and a Prussian boar, who chase him from behind. The British lion waits with open jaws in front of Napoleon. In his attempts to escape, Napoleon drops his scepter and his crown. A group of three figures stand in the middle distance of a broad plain. Each struggles to remove the yoke around his neck. The Dutchman has managed to remove his yoke and encourages the Spanish Don (l.) and the Swiss gentleman (r.) to follow suit. An army of rats approaches the scene from the left distance and carries a banner inscribed "Co Estates ready to Enlist." On the right of the image, the plain is bordered by a body of water, the English Channel, which is dotted with British ships. The rocky cliffs of England are visible on the far right and are topped by a fortress that flies the British flag. Diminished in size and in power, Napoleon is shown to be on the run from large animals that are emblematic of European countries. He is caught between the double headed Hapsburg eagle, a Russian bear, and a Prussian boar, who chase him from behind. The British lion waits with open jaws in front of Napoleon. In his attempts to escape, Napoleon drops his scepter and his crown. A group of three figures stand in the middle distance of a broad plain. Each struggles to remove the yoke around his neck. The Dutchman has managed to remove his yoke and encourages the Spanish Don (l.) and the Swiss gentleman (r.) to follow suit. An army of rats approaches the scene from the left distance and carries a banner inscribed "Co Estates ready to Enlist." On the right of the image, the plain is bordered by a body of water, the English Channel, which is dotted with British ships. The rocky cliffs of England are visible on the far right and are topped by a fortress that flies the British flag. George suggests that the rats 'may represent minor German princes.' Dialogue: Napoleon: "Which way shall I escape? If I fly from the Bear and the Eagle - I fall into the jaws of the Lion!!" Dialogue: Spanish Don: "Why Mynheer you have got your yolk off." Dialogue: Dutchman: "Yaw Mynheer." Dialogue: Swiss gentleman: "I thin Mynheer's right and now's the time Don to get ours off." Inscription: Pubd. Octbr., 1805 by S. W. Fores No. 50 Piccadilly, Folios of Caricatures lent out for the Evening.

Tokyo dance hall 1945

Tokyo dance hall 1945

Brown University

Original watercolor on heavy board, signed and dated by Murphy; caricatures of two soldiers dancing with women in Tokyo. Original watercolor on heavy board, signed and dated by Murphy; caricatures of two soldiers dancing with women in Tokyo. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.

Toght der Spanjaarden door't Waater naa Duyvelandt en Shouwen

One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes. Nightly journey of Spanish soldiers of Sint-Philipsland through the water to the island Duiveland on 28 September 1575, Jesuit priest blessing departing troops in right foreground. One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes. Nightly journey of Spanish soldiers of Sint-Philipsland through the water to the island Duiveland on 28 September 1575, Jesuit priest blessing departing troops in right foreground. Folio, yellowed, unbound, margins trimmed close; in tan cloth portfolio stamped gold.

Todeschi

Todeschi

Brown University

One of a collection of 8 mounted engravings, some by and after G.W. (after Baur), of soldier groups outdoors and of horsemen. Three German soldiers. One of a collection of 8 mounted engravings, some by and after G.W. (after Baur), of soldier groups outdoors and of horsemen. Three German soldiers. Oblong; in red cloth album, maroon leather label stamped gold. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.

Tod Napoleons (den 5 ten May 1820) [sic]

Uncolored impression of death of Napoleon; Napoleon expiring or expired on small canopied bed, surrounded by lamenting members of military and household suites. Printed date incorrect Uncolored impression of death of Napoleon; Napoleon expiring or expired on small canopied bed, surrounded by lamenting members of military and household suites. Printed date incorrect Large oblong folio; margins worn and slightly torn. New York, Rockman Prints, 1961.

Tod des Prinzen Louis Ferdinand von Preussen, bei Saalfeld

Sepia aquatint, unsigned; death of Prince in mounted combat, officers and soldiers waving swords in combat nearby. Sepia aquatint, unsigned; death of Prince in mounted combat, officers and soldiers waving swords in combat nearby. Oblong medium folio, mounted on white paper; margins severely trimmed; creases, some specks. Brooklyn, S. Baur, 1956.

Tod des Herzogs von Orleans

Colored lithograph numbered 547; expiring Duke propped on mattresses in a kitchen, King, Queen, Royal princes, ladies, members of suite, some in uniform, in attitudes of grief. Colored lithograph numbered 547; expiring Duke propped on mattresses in a kitchen, King, Queen, Royal princes, ladies, members of suite, some in uniform, in attitudes of grief. Oblong medium folio; margins trimmed; worn, creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1963.

Tod des Herzog Friedrich Wilhelm von Braunschweig

Colored lithograph by Kratz after Monten; dying officer being carried from field in foreground, surrounded by aides, battle of Waterloo in background. Colored lithograph by Kratz after Monten; dying officer being carried from field in foreground, surrounded by aides, battle of Waterloo in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; faded, browned, edges worn.

Tod des General Marceau

Tod des General Marceau

Brown University

No. 2 in Collection of 3 (of 10?) colored lithographs of military and battle scenes; mounted general, surrounded by staff, being shot by sniper behind tree in right foreground, landscape and fortress in background. No. 2 in Collection of 3 (of 10?) colored lithographs of military and battle scenes; mounted general, surrounded by staff, being shot by sniper behind tree in right foreground, landscape and fortress in background. Oblong folio, margins intact; edges soiled. Vienna, Nebehay, '78. EAOGsch. Title: HISTORISCHE BATAILLE SCENEN. Title: Tod des General Marceau. Title: La Morte del Generale Marceau. Title: Mort du General Marceau. Title: Death of General Marceau. Caption: Verlag v. Trentsensky & Vieweg in Wein u. Leipzig No. 2.

To-day buy that liberty bond

Poster with illustration of rising sun in red, white, and blue. Poster with illustration of rising sun in red, white, and blue. Caption title. Dated from internal evidence. The Liberty Loan Act, a war finance measure, was instituted April 24, 1917.

To Thomas Gaitskell Esqr. Lieutenant Coll. Commandant, the officers, and privates of the First Surry (sic) Regiment o...

Hand-colored aquatint proof; standing uniform figure, landscape background with smaller soldier figures in right middle distance. Hand-colored aquatint proof; standing uniform figure, landscape background with smaller soldier figures in right middle distance. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

To the State Fencibles, 1st Comp.

Hand-colored lithograph by and after Newsam, printed by P.S. Duval (from US Military Magazine, v.1); 2 standing uniform figures in front of tent, group of 3 smaller figures in left background. Hand-colored lithograph by and after Newsam, printed by P.S. Duval (from US Military Magazine, v.1); 2 standing uniform figures in front of tent, group of 3 smaller figures in left background. Large upright, matted; margins trimmed. London, Redfern, 1955.

To the Rt. Honble George Keppel, Earl of Albemarle, &c. &c. Commander in Chief, of all His Majesty's Land Forces, at ...

Hand-colored engraving (one of 12) by Mason after Serres 'drawn on the spot' [by Lieut. Philip Orsbridge]; fleet anchored offshore; troops landing from longboats in left background and forming up on shore, fort firing guns in left distance; unnumbered. Hand-colored engraving (one of 12) by Mason after Serres 'drawn on the spot' [by Lieut. Philip Orsbridge]; fleet anchored offshore; troops landing from longboats in left background and forming up on shore, fort firing guns in left distance; unnumbered. Large oblong folio; plate mark, margins; clean. From 'Historical Views of the last Glorious Expedition of H. M. Forces against the Havannah 1762...' Chicago, Kenneth Nebenzahl, 1972.

To the Rt. Honble George Keppel, earl of Albemarle &c &c. Commander in Chief of all His Majesty's Land Forces at the ...

Hand-colored engraving (one of 12) by Mason after Serres 'drawn on ye spot' [by Lieut. Philip Orsbridge]; view in harbor showing warships with barges and longboats setting forth, city at left being shelled from hill at right, sunken ships at right. Hand-colored engraving (one of 12) by Mason after Serres 'drawn on ye spot' [by Lieut. Philip Orsbridge]; view in harbor showing warships with barges and longboats setting forth, city at left being shelled from hill at right, sunken ships at right. Large oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact; clean. From 'Historical Views of the last Glorious Expedition of H. M. Forces against the Havannah 1762...' Chicago, Kenneth Nebenzahl, 1970.

To the Right Honourable Lord Romney, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Kent, &c. &c. This representation of the dinner...

Color aquatint by and after Alexander, published March 1, 1800; panoramic view of large outdoor feast for soldiers on grounds of country estate, numerous men, women and children spectators in foreground, landscape background with Moat House and tents. Color aquatint by and after Alexander, published March 1, 1800; panoramic view of large outdoor feast for soldiers on grounds of country estate, numerous men, women and children spectators in foreground, landscape background with Moat House and tents. Large oblong folio, matted; margins worn.

To the Right Honourable George Harry, Lord Grey of Groby, Colonel of His Majesty's Regiment of Cheshire Yeomanry : Th...

Color aquatint proof by Smart and Hunt after Spode; equestrian portrait in hussar uniform, landscape background with hussar troop on parade ground. Color aquatint proof by Smart and Hunt after Spode; equestrian portrait in hussar uniform, landscape background with hussar troop on parade ground. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1956.