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 erste Wunde

Die erste Wunde

Brown University

6th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; doctor or officer aiding group of wounded men in farmyard; troop of mounted hussars in left background. 6th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; doctor or officer aiding group of wounded men in farmyard; troop of mounted hussars in left background. Oblong medium folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Die erste Waffenthat

Die erste Waffenthat

Brown University

8th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; battle scene, mounted cavalry in close combat, hussar aiding wounded comrade in foreground. 8th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; battle scene, mounted cavalry in close combat, hussar aiding wounded comrade in foreground. Oblong medium folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Die Erobrung von Shabaez d. 24. April 1788

Engraving by and after Will; artillery at left foreground firing on walled town in background surrounded by troops, with some ascending ladders, mounted officers in right foreground. Engraving by and after Will; artillery at left foreground firing on walled town in background surrounded by troops, with some ascending ladders, mounted officers in right foreground. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.

Die endliche Befreiung des Oberhaupts der christlichen Kirche ...

76th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; church prelates meeting under canopy outdoors, soldiers and spectators on either side, men bowing. 76th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; church prelates meeting under canopy outdoors, soldiers and spectators on either side, men bowing. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Die Elbbrücke zu Dresden nach der am 19. März 1813. erfolgten Sprengung: Gezeichnet nach den Ausmarsch der französisc...

Hand-colored engraving, published by P. Hilscher, 2nd in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; view from riverbank of collapsed stone bridge, many men, women and children, and soldiers walking along bridge and pathway, other civilians in boats, two veterans in foreground, one of whom is on crutches. Hand-colored engraving, published by P. Hilscher, 2nd in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; view from riverbank of collapsed stone bridge, many men, women and children, and soldiers walking along bridge and pathway, other civilians in boats, two veterans in foreground, one of whom is on crutches. Oblong; margins; clean.

Die Elb-Brücke zu Dresden: von welcher den 19. März 1813 flüh gegen 9 Ur - zwei Bogen und ein Pfeiler gesprengf wurrde

Hand-colored (aquatint?) engraving, 5th in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; view from riverbank of collapsed stone bridge, several German soldiers, wearing various uniforms, along near shore. Hand-colored (aquatint?) engraving, 5th in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; view from riverbank of collapsed stone bridge, several German soldiers, wearing various uniforms, along near shore. Oblong; margins; clean.

Die Elb-Brücke nach Harburg, von Hamburg

Colored aquatint by Cornelius Suhr after Christoph Suhr; view of long bridge on piles, troop of Hamburg lancers crossing. Colored aquatint by Cornelius Suhr after Christoph Suhr; view of long bridge on piles, troop of Hamburg lancers crossing. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. New York, Hobby Shoppe, 1948.

Die Einnahme von Smolensk den 18. August 1812

Hand-colored etching, unsigned; troops and artillery firing and marching in city street, conflagration in background. Hand-colored etching, unsigned; troops and artillery firing and marching in city street, conflagration in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; slightly stained or yellowed. N. Y., Rockman Prints. Title: Die Einnahme von Smolensk den 18. August 1812. Caption: Nach langen, hartnachigen u. blutigen Kämpfen, drangen die Franz÷sischen u. verbundenen Heere - an ugrer Spitze die Polen - in die brennen de Stadt; denn wie die Russen sich nicht mehr behaupten konten, legten sie selbst das Feuer überall an, u. zerst÷hrten Handelsstädte Russlands, trieben die Einwohner vor sich her, vernichteten unermessliche Magazine u. überliefsen dem siege weiter nichts als einige Kl÷ster u. grosse_ _Gebäude zu Lazarethen!_

Die Dresdner hölzerne Interims Brücke am 8. May 1813, von denen Russen verbrennt

Uncolored copper-engraving by and after Klette, 8th in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; view from river of collapsed stone bridge, showing wooden scaffolding of temporary bridge, low mountain ridge in background. Uncolored copper-engraving by and after Klette, 8th in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; view from river of collapsed stone bridge, showing wooden scaffolding of temporary bridge, low mountain ridge in background. Oblong; margins; clean.

Die Dresdner Elbbrücke nach der Explosion am März 1813: Gezeichnet nach der einstweiligen Erganzung im April 1813

Uncolored aquatint, 9th (extra) in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; view from riverbank of collapsed stone bridge, showing wooden scaffolding of temporary bridge, people crossing. Uncolored aquatint, 9th (extra) in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; view from riverbank of collapsed stone bridge, showing wooden scaffolding of temporary bridge, people crossing. Oblong; margins; clean.

Die Dresdner Brücke nach der am 19 März 1813. erfolgten Sprengung: gezeichnet im Augenblick der Ankunst der Russisch ...

Hand-colored engraving, published by Beger, 4th in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; view from riverbank of collapsed stone bridge, several German dragoons in green uniforms along near shore. Hand-colored engraving, published by Beger, 4th in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; view from riverbank of collapsed stone bridge, several German dragoons in green uniforms along near shore. Oblong; margins; clean.

Die Dresdner Brücke

Die Dresdner Brücke

Brown University

Original unsigned watercolor, 1st in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; 2 mounted and 2 unmounted lancers in city square, burning bridge in right background. Original unsigned watercolor, 1st in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; 2 mounted and 2 unmounted lancers in city square, burning bridge in right background. Oblong; margins; clean.

Die Division Ziegler bei Muri. 20. Nov. 1847

Hand-colored lithograph (heavily over-painted), after Sulzer; officers conferring on ledge in left foreground, military formations waiting on field in right background. Covered inscription under the grey gouached margin: Julius Sulzer pinxit. L.Wegner lith., à Zurich chez Henry Füssli & Co. Hand-colored lithograph (heavily over-painted), after Sulzer; officers conferring on ledge in left foreground, military formations waiting on field in right background. Covered inscription under the grey gouached margin: Julius Sulzer pinxit. L.Wegner lith., à Zurich chez Henry Füssli & Co. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins; clean. Zurich, August Laube, 1953.

Die deutsche Republik auf der Schusterinsel, am 26, 27 u. 28 April 1848

Tinted lithograph by and after Hess, dated 1848 by artist; group of armed farmers in discussion, sentry one arthworks in right background, peasant and wife in right foregound. Tinted lithograph by and after Hess, dated 1848 by artist; group of armed farmers in discussion, sentry one arthworks in right background, peasant and wife in right foregound. Oblong folio, matted; margins; creased.

Die Deutsche Armee. (Preussen). Tafel III

3rd of 23 chromolith. pl. of uniform groups; 5 standing figures of Prussian artillerymen and officers. 3rd of 23 chromolith. pl. of uniform groups; 5 standing figures of Prussian artillerymen and officers. Oblong folio, unbound; slight foxing; in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label st. gold. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Die Deutsche adeliche Garde in Galla = La Garde Noble allemande en Galla

2nd in collection of 3 colored and 1 uncolored duplicate engraved plate; mounted guard officer in red jacket, black and gold cape, tricorn, holding sword at shoulder, riding toward right on horse with scarlet saddle; city (Vienna?) in background with fortified enceinte; title below also in French. 2nd in collection of 3 colored and 1 uncolored duplicate engraved plate; mounted guard officer in red jacket, black and gold cape, tricorn, holding sword at shoulder, riding toward right on horse with scarlet saddle; city (Vienna?) in background with fortified enceinte; title below also in French. Upright folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "J. Eder. Garde Noble. 1802". Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Die Conscribirten von Krähwinkel werden unter das Militair gestossen

6th in collection of 11 hand-colored engravings, of which 2 (if not all) are by and after Wunder; a comic series showing adventures of mythical General and his troops; infantryman in red coat forcibly conscripting 2 civilian men, line of soldiers at right background, officers at left. 6th in collection of 11 hand-colored engravings, of which 2 (if not all) are by and after Wunder; a comic series showing adventures of mythical General and his troops; infantryman in red coat forcibly conscripting 2 civilian men, line of soldiers at right background, officers at left. Small oblong folio, unbound; plate marks, margins intact on most, 1 trimmed close; soiled, foxed; in maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Die Citadelle von Antwerpen Vertheidigt von den Holländern, unter General Chassé, und belagert von den Franzosen, unt...

Hand-colored engraving by J.B. Wunder; officers in right foreground watching infantry advancing through trenches towards fort under bombardment in foreground. Hand-colored engraving by J.B. Wunder; officers in right foreground watching infantry advancing through trenches towards fort under bombardment in foreground. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins; clean.

Die Cavallerie der National Garde in Wien

1st of pair of hand-colored steel-engravings by And. Geiger after Schaffer; 4 cavalrymen uniform figures on horseback. 1st of pair of hand-colored steel-engravings by And. Geiger after Schaffer; 4 cavalrymen uniform figures on horseback. Small oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuU1848mf-3b]; plate marks, margins, creased. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1950.

Die Bürgerwehr in Ulm

Die Bürgerwehr in Ulm

Brown University

Colored lithograph by Kölle; large uniform group, outdoors, mountains in background. Colored lithograph by Kölle; large uniform group, outdoors, mountains in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins; creased, yellowed, soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1957.

Die Bundesexecution in Holstein: Extra Blatt!

Lithographic cartoon broadside; 9 humorous military scenes, many including women being kissed, being seduced, etc.. Lithographic cartoon broadside; 9 humorous military scenes, many including women being kissed, being seduced, etc.. Oblong folio; margins; creased, worn. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1953.

Die britische Legion

Die britische Legion

Brown University

One of a collection of 4 numbered color lithograph plates of military scenes and groups. Drummer leading a group of soldiers through a town. From: 'Civil War in Spain : characteristic sketches of the different troops, regular and irregular, native and foreign, composing the armies of Don Carlos and Queen Isabella, also various scenes of military operations, and costumes of the spanish peasantry' by Major C.V.Z., attached to the Staff of the Queen's Army' (London, J. Dickinson, 1837) One of a collection of 4 numbered color lithograph plates of military scenes and groups. Drummer leading a group of soldiers through a town. From: 'Civil War in Spain : characteristic sketches of the different troops, regular and irregular, native and foreign, composing the armies of Don Carlos and Queen Isabella, also various scenes of military operations, and costumes of the spanish peasantry' by Major C.V.Z., attached to the Staff of the Queen's Army' (London, J. Dickinson, 1837) Oblong, unbound; in yellow cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold; yellowed and creased. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955.

Die brave Marketenderin

Die brave Marketenderin

Brown University

One of a collection of 2 color lithographs and 1 uncolored lithograph by and after Pettenkofen; printed by Joh. Höfelich; mounted women in uniform helping wounded mounted hussar; uncolored. One of a collection of 2 color lithographs and 1 uncolored lithograph by and after Pettenkofen; printed by Joh. Höfelich; mounted women in uniform helping wounded mounted hussar; uncolored. Large upright folio; margins intact; foxing. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Die Barricade in der Kärnthnerstrasse

Lithograph by and after Lanzedelli, printed by J. Höfelich; 2 men digging in barricade ditch, soldiers and onlookers above, background of buildings. Lithograph by and after Lanzedelli, printed by J. Höfelich; 2 men digging in barricade ditch, soldiers and onlookers above, background of buildings. Small upright folio, matted folio; margins entirely trimmed away.