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 hamburgischer freiwilligen Jäger 1815 beim Abmarsch nach Frankreich. Die Fähre der Elbbrücke

11th in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; Hamburg troops in dress uniform standing on 2 piers in river or bay; ships and city in background. 11th in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; Hamburg troops in dress uniform standing on 2 piers in river or bay; ships and city 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.

Die hamburgische Contingent

Lithograph printed by M. Dreissig; uniform group, outdoors, windmill in background, framed by ornamental architectural border with allegorical figures etc. Lithograph printed by M. Dreissig; uniform group, outdoors, windmill in background, framed by ornamental architectural border with allegorical figures etc. Oblong folio; margins intact; worn, stained, soiled. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Die grösste Heldenthat des neunzehnden Iahrhunderts oder Eroberung der Insel St. Helena

Napoleon rides a goat on the island of St Helena, his sword in hand as if going into battle. He is surrounded by soldiers in the form of rats and cats, along with their artillery and other weapons. Napoleon rides a goat on the island of St Helena, his sword in hand as if going into battle. He is surrounded by soldiers in the form of rats and cats, along with their artillery and other weapons. February 1816

Die Grossen Parade zu Ehren der Unions-Fürsten zu Berlin

Colored lithographic imagerie plate numbered 1622; infantry band marching before mounted king and suite, spectators in building and on roof in background. Colored lithographic imagerie plate numbered 1622; infantry band marching before mounted king and suite, spectators in building and on roof in background. Oblong folio; margins intact.

Die grosse nation hat ihren grossen kaiser wieder und zieht auf grosse eroberungen aus

Napoleon stands and addresses his marching troops, having returned from Elba. Napoleon stands and addresses his marching troops, having returned from Elba. Caption: Grand-Sapeur de l'Empire Grand Tambour de l'Empire Gross-Receveux Gross Scheerer (Tondeur) der Reiche Moniteur Die Gross-Eseltreiber des Reichs Dialogue: Der grosse Kaiser spricht: Ich bin nun wieder unter Euch! Drum will ich, ihr Getreuen, Das ganze heil'ge römsche Reich Abschröpfen und kasteien. Ihr, Grandtambour und Grandsiffleur, Und Grandfourier und Grandsappeur, Marsch, marsch! voran dem Heere! Im Doppelschritte nach Berlin! Füllt dort die leeren Taschen. Und Euern Schandfleck müsst in Wien Ihr mit Tokaier waschen! Dann erst wird dieses grosse Coeur Durch Gott -- und meinen Grandtondeux-- Sich revangirt erachten. Label(s): Contribution von Süd Deutschland Contribution von Nord Deutschland

Die grosse Halle des Rathauses zu Augsburg

Engraving by Wolffg(ang) Kilian after Stenglin. Interior view of a hall in Augsburg's town hall, the so-called Untere Fletz with persons walking about, 2 cannon placed in foreground. The vault of the entrance hall is supported by eight high columns. One of the doors on both sides is open and provides a view of the arsenal. Engraving by Wolffg(ang) Kilian after Stenglin. Interior view of a hall in Augsburg's town hall, the so-called Untere Fletz with persons walking about, 2 cannon placed in foreground. The vault of the entrance hall is supported by eight high columns. One of the doors on both sides is open and provides a view of the arsenal. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; margins severely trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Die Grosse Barrikade nächst der Johannis-Kirche in der Jägerzeile unter dem Befehle des General Bem

Color lithograph by and after Bachmann-Hohmann (dated 1848 by artist), printed by Förster; street fighting at barricade in large square, wounded in foreground, two wounded women in right foreground, another being carried by a man. Color lithograph by and after Bachmann-Hohmann (dated 1848 by artist), printed by Förster; street fighting at barricade in large square, wounded in foreground, two wounded women in right foreground, another being carried by a man. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Die grätzer Bürger und die Franken auf der Hauptwache zu Gratz im April 1797

Hand-colored engraving by and after Mathieu; view of town hall, street or square showing French soldiers, local militia corps, civilians etc., woman linking man at far right., buildings in background. Hand-colored engraving by and after Mathieu; view of town hall, street or square showing French soldiers, local militia corps, civilians etc., woman linking man at far right., buildings in background. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins; clean, creased. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Die goldene Medaille

Die goldene Medaille

Brown University

9th in set of 12 numbered colored lithograph plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; award ceremony, mounted regiment assembled outdoors, officers awarding medal to hussar in foreground. 9th in set of 12 numbered colored lithograph plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; award ceremony, mounted regiment assembled outdoors, officers awarding medal to hussar in foreground. Oblong medium folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Die glorreiche Schlacht bei Brienne, den in Februar 1814 ...

56th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, mounted officers in right foreground, dead soldiers and wrecked artillery caisson in center foreground, armies and burning town in background. 56th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, mounted officers in right foreground, dead soldiers and wrecked artillery caisson in center foreground, armies and burning town in background. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Die gladner Bër nun fortzeuch ich

One of a collection of 14 anonymous engraved plates (after Ulrich and Mayr). Figure from behind with musket, rhymed caption. One of a collection of 14 anonymous engraved plates (after Ulrich and Mayr). Figure from behind with musket, rhymed caption. 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 Gezwungene Attaque

Die Gezwungene Attaque

Brown University

Color lithograph by Weixelgärtner, printed by J. Höfelich; company of dragoons charging, accompanied by one mounted civilian. Color lithograph by Weixelgärtner, printed by J. Höfelich; company of dragoons charging, accompanied by one mounted civilian. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1957.

Die Generals und Officiers der Königlich Englischen Armee und derer Hülffs zu Neu York = Les Royalistes, ou les Offic...

1st of 2 copper-engravings by Jean Benoit Winckler after Troost; indoor scene of officers in tavern examining map, writing letter, standing at fireplace, soldier talking to woman in back doorway, etc. Copy of 'The Dutch Officers upon Guard' by Cornelis Troost, 1748, published by John and Carington Bowles. [See: Tweede Corps de Garde van Hollandsche Officiers] 1st of 2 copper-engravings by Jean Benoit Winckler after Troost; indoor scene of officers in tavern examining map, writing letter, standing at fireplace, soldier talking to woman in back doorway, etc. Copy of 'The Dutch Officers upon Guard' by Cornelis Troost, 1748, published by John and Carington Bowles. [See: Tweede Corps de Garde van Hollandsche Officiers] Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Die Generalpumpe

Die Generalpumpe

Brown University

Rectangular black lithograph and engraving with applied watercolor; caricature of Meyer Amschel Rothschild; image of Rothschild wearing blue coat and paper crown standing in a sack of money; on either side are smaller scenes separated by vine borders including representations of King Ludwig Phillip of France, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Great Britain Rectangular black lithograph and engraving with applied watercolor; caricature of Meyer Amschel Rothschild; image of Rothschild wearing blue coat and paper crown standing in a sack of money; on either side are smaller scenes separated by vine borders including representations of King Ludwig Phillip of France, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Great Britain Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean

Die Freywilligen Tiroler Schützen 1848

One of a collection of 4 lithographic plates of patriotic scenes; by and after B.L.; Bewegung no. 8; published by J. Höfelich. One of a collection of 4 lithographic plates of patriotic scenes; by and after B.L.; Bewegung no. 8; published by J. Höfelich. Small upright folio; margins; worn, repaired tears. Middletown, Conn., Schwarz. 1956.

Die Freier des Gutenbergs Festes zu Mainz am 14t, 15t, 16t August 1837

2nd in pair of mounted colored lithographs; scene of festival (for the inauguration of the Gutenberg Monument) showing decorated ships in river, men, women and children spectators in foreground, city in distance. 2nd in pair of mounted colored lithographs; scene of festival (for the inauguration of the Gutenberg Monument) showing decorated ships in river, men, women and children spectators in foreground, city in distance. Oblong folio, mounted separately on tan paper with labels pasted below; margins; clean, labels faded, 2 margins water-stained. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Die französischen Soldaten untersuchen im Thor, ob keine Englische Waaren hinausgebracht werden

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. Troops and civilians in a square, officer reading from a page to the gathered troops. No. 3. 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. Troops and civilians in a square, officer reading from a page to the gathered troops. No. 3. Upright small folio, slightly soiled; in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Die Französischen Besatzung verschanet die Haupt Strassen in den Norstädten...

11th in suite of 14 numbered copper-engraved plates after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); French troops setting up barricade in town street. 11th in suite of 14 numbered copper-engraved plates after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); French troops setting up barricade in town street. Oblong, unbound; gray paper wrapper printed black; wrapper foxed, plate clean. In maroon cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Campaign of 1813, Scenes in Germany". Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.

Die Französische Retirade durchs Fulda'sche ...

51st in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; Napoleon and staff, artillery and cavalry in headlong retreat toward right; snowy mountains in background. 51st in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; Napoleon and staff, artillery and cavalry in headlong retreat toward right; snowy mountains in background. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Die Feier des Gutenbergs festes zu Mains am 14t, 15t, 16t August 1837

1st in pair of mounted colored lithographs; scene of ceremony (for the inauguration of the Gutenberg Monument) in outdoor amphitheater decorated with banners, buildings in background, Prussian, Austrian and Hessian troops in formation, men, women and children watching 1st in pair of mounted colored lithographs; scene of ceremony (for the inauguration of the Gutenberg Monument) in outdoor amphitheater decorated with banners, buildings in background, Prussian, Austrian and Hessian troops in formation, men, women and children watching Oblong folio, mounted separately on tan paper with labels pasted below; margins; clean, labels faded, 2 margins water-stained. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Die Fechstunde

Die Fechstunde

Brown University

Original ink and watercolor caricature, unsigned (by Schadow), with minute manuscript captions or quotations at top; Napoleon and Blücher dueling in foreground, being watched by German peasants, Russian Cossack, British sailor, French generals in background. Original ink and watercolor caricature, unsigned (by Schadow), with minute manuscript captions or quotations at top; Napoleon and Blücher dueling in foreground, being watched by German peasants, Russian Cossack, British sailor, French generals in background. Narrow oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

Die ewig denkwürdige nacht vom 7ten auf den 8ten September 1830 in Braunschweig

Lithograph; view into courtyard of burning palace, showing looters, a few soldiers, men, women and children watching, etc. Lithograph; view into courtyard of burning palace, showing looters, a few soldiers, men, women and children watching, etc. Depicts the ducal palace on fire in Brunswick after being stormed and set alight by an angry mob on September 7-8, 1830 N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Die Ertheilung der Brillantnen Ordeninsigne am Glacis

2-color lithograph by Josef Heicke after Russ, printed by J9ohann) Höfelich; military investiture taking place on platform of outdoor pavilion with canopy and large pennons above, groups of soldiers and spectators in foreground, at the Wiener Glacis. 2-color lithograph by Josef Heicke after Russ, printed by J9ohann) Höfelich; military investiture taking place on platform of outdoor pavilion with canopy and large pennons above, groups of soldiers and spectators in foreground, at the Wiener Glacis. Oblong folio, matted large folio; lower margin trimmed; repaired tear in left margin. Presented, 1952, by Heinrich Schwarz.

Die Ersturmung von Saida am 26ten Sept. 1840

Hand-colored engraved imagerie plate, numbered 439; troops advancing up slope from harbor and storming fortress. Hand-colored engraved imagerie plate, numbered 439; troops advancing up slope from harbor and storming fortress. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed and repaired; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Die Erstürmung von Akhalzik in Asien den 27t August 1828 ...

2nd in collection of 22 hand-colored and 3 uncolored unnumbered engraved imagerie plates of war scenes; Cossack cavalry in blue uniforms overwhelming Turkish infantry in foreground, burning fortress and hills in background. 2nd in collection of 22 hand-colored and 3 uncolored unnumbered engraved imagerie plates of war scenes; Cossack cavalry in blue uniforms overwhelming Turkish infantry in foreground, burning fortress and hills in background. Small oblong folio; margins severely trimmed on 11; clean; matted and in maroon cloth case, folio, maroon leather backstrip label stamped gold.

Die Erstürmung des Gloggnitzer-Bahnhofes bei Wien

One of a collection of 3 lith. of battles in towns or countryside; mounted officers in left foreground, troops approaching city on fire. [See also: Die Erstürmung der St. Marxer Linie, am 28ten October 1848 and F.M.L. Simonidis Sieg bei Tirnau über die ungarischen Insurgent]. One of a collection of 3 lith. of battles in towns or countryside; mounted officers in left foreground, troops approaching city on fire. [See also: Die Erstürmung der St. Marxer Linie, am 28ten October 1848 and F.M.L. Simonidis Sieg bei Tirnau über die ungarischen Insurgent]. Small oblong folio; margins intact; worn. N.Y., Rockman, 1956.

Die Erstürmung des Burgthores den 31. Oktober 1848

Hand-colored crude line-engraving, unsigned; troops in foreground bombarding gate and burning buildings in background. Hand-colored crude line-engraving, unsigned; troops in foreground bombarding gate and burning buildings in background. Oblong, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956,

Die Erstürmung der verbündenten Arméen von der Stadt Leipzig, den 19ten October 1813

Hand-colored engraving, somewhat crude; cossacks charging across bridge at French, other soldiers climbing up from riverbank in foreground, city fortifications at left, battle and bombardment in background. Hand-colored engraving, somewhat crude; cossacks charging across bridge at French, other soldiers climbing up from riverbank in foreground, city fortifications at left, battle and bombardment in background. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; worn and creased. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.

Die Erstürmung der St. Marxer Linie, am 28ten October 1848

One of a collection of 3 lithographs of battles in towns or countryside; soldiers charging down city street. [See also: Die Erstürmung des Gloggnitzer-Bahnhofes bei Wien and F.M.L. Simonidis Sieg bei Tirnau über die ungarischen Insurgent]. One of a collection of 3 lithographs of battles in towns or countryside; soldiers charging down city street. [See also: Die Erstürmung des Gloggnitzer-Bahnhofes bei Wien and F.M.L. Simonidis Sieg bei Tirnau über die ungarischen Insurgent]. Small oblong folio;colored; margins intact; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.