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 Barricade an der K.K. Universität am 26. Mai 1848

2-color lithograph by and after Gerasch, printed by J. Rauh; officer standing on barricade and rubble talking to armed civilians including women and children in foreground, soldiers with flags at far left. 2-color lithograph by and after Gerasch, printed by J. Rauh; officer standing on barricade and rubble talking to armed civilians including women and children in foreground, soldiers with flags at far left. Small oblong folio, matted folio; margins trimmed, upper margin entirely cut away.

Die Badischen Truppen im Gefecth bei Montbeliard am 17. January 1871

One of four color lithographic imagerie plates of battle scenes; mounted troops and infantry approaching a city in snowy landscape. One of four color lithographic imagerie plates of battle scenes; mounted troops and infantry approaching a city in snowy landscape. Oblong folio; some margins trimmed.

Die Austellung der Vedetten

1st of 2 colored lithographs by Joseph Lanzedelli after Schindler, printed by J. Höfelich; 2 mounted dragoons reconnoitering near gateway in countryside, others at bivouac in left background. 1st of 2 colored lithographs by Joseph Lanzedelli after Schindler, printed by J. Höfelich; 2 mounted dragoons reconnoitering near gateway in countryside, others at bivouac in left background. Oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuP1841f-1b], matted; margins intact; clean. Paris, Roulleau, 1966.

Die Austellung der Vedetten

Colored lithograph by Joseph Lanzedelli after Schindler, printed by J. Höfelich; 2 mounted dragoons reconnoitering near gateway in countryside, others at bivouac in left background. Colored lithograph by Joseph Lanzedelli after Schindler, printed by J. Höfelich; 2 mounted dragoons reconnoitering near gateway in countryside, others at bivouac in left background. Oblong folio [color variant of AuP1841f-1a], matted; margins intact; clean. Paris, Roulleau, 1966.

Die Ankunft ihrer königl. Hoheit der Herzogin Elisabeth in Bayern in Nussdorf bei Wien

1st of pair of lithographic plates by and after Katlzer, printed by Backer, showing ceremonial arrival of boat at landing pavilion. 1st of pair of lithographic plates by and after Katlzer, printed by Backer, showing ceremonial arrival of boat at landing pavilion. Oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuP1854f-2]; margins intact; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Die Ankunft des Kaiserpaar's Maximilian & Charlotte in Mexiko 1864

Color lithograph by Planck; Emperor and Empress arriving on dock, welcomed by military and civil personages, Mexican women presenting bouquets etc. Color lithograph by Planck; Emperor and Empress arriving on dock, welcomed by military and civil personages, Mexican women presenting bouquets etc. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.

Die Ankunft der Kaiserin Maria Theresia von Österreich in Pressburg am 25. August 1741

Copper-engraving by and after Herz; view of coronation procession showing Empress in open carriage in foreground, with hussar escort, other soldiers in middle distance, fortress, castle on hill and other buildings in background. Depicts the coronation of Empress Maria Theresa in Pressburg, Kingdom of Hungary in 1741 Copper-engraving by and after Herz; view of coronation procession showing Empress in open carriage in foreground, with hussar escort, other soldiers in middle distance, fortress, castle on hill and other buildings in background. Depicts the coronation of Empress Maria Theresa in Pressburg, Kingdom of Hungary in 1741 Oblong giant folio; margins trimmed close; clean, some creases. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959. . title provided by cataloger

Die Ambulance bei Düppel am 18 April 1864

Tinted lithograph after Zedlitz Neukirch; soldiers and medics near field hospital loading ambulance and wheeled litters, attending wounded etc., troops advancing in background. Tinted lithograph after Zedlitz Neukirch; soldiers and medics near field hospital loading ambulance and wheeled litters, attending wounded etc., troops advancing in background. Large oblong folio; margins trimmed; foxed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1960.

Die Aegide Oesterreiches

Tinted lithograph by and after Ziegler, printed by Joh. Höfelich; composition showing allegorical figures, views, historical and military scenes, arms and regalia and 15 court portraits and military portraits. Tinted lithograph by and after Ziegler, printed by Joh. Höfelich; composition showing allegorical figures, views, historical and military scenes, arms and regalia and 15 court portraits and military portraits. Large oblong folio; margins intact; creased, worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Die Abrichtung

Die Abrichtung

Brown University

5th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; hussars training in horsemanship inside corral; mounted troop assembled in left background. 5th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; hussars training in horsemanship inside corral; mounted troop assembled in left background. Oblong medium folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Die Abendmahlzet der Soldaten

Mezzotint by and after Hugtenburg. 'Night scene with three soldiers sitting at a table with a candle in front of a tent at right, another horseman beyond them, a cooking pot on a fire in the centre, a saddled horse and a dog in the foreground at right, a servant carrying a large plate at left, a blind woman with two children begging in the lower left corner, more tents and soldiers and a ruined tower in the background to the left; copy after Huchtenburg' -- British Museum. Mezzotint by and after Hugtenburg. 'Night scene with three soldiers sitting at a table with a candle in front of a tent at right, another horseman beyond them, a cooking pot on a fire in the centre, a saddled horse and a dog in the foreground at right, a servant carrying a large plate at left, a blind woman with two children begging in the lower left corner, more tents and soldiers and a ruined tower in the background to the left; copy after Huchtenburg' -- British Museum. Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; somewhat faint impression, slight red stains. Title supplied by cataloger. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Dicte des Rohrs / fornen und hinden...: In der höche zeigt die Linien an

34th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; artilleryman at left aiming cannon at fortified tower in right distance. 34th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; artilleryman at left aiming cannon at fortified tower in right distance. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Dick Dock, or, the lobster & crab

Song-sheet numbered 438 (from 'The Veterans' by Charles Dibdin), published Augt. 16, 1806, with hand-colored engraved illustration of naval veterans seated at table outside tavern and talking to soldier. Song-sheet numbered 438 (from 'The Veterans' by Charles Dibdin), published Augt. 16, 1806, with hand-colored engraved illustration of naval veterans seated at table outside tavern and talking to soldier. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins; clean; another copy in Robinson Collection, Vol. VI, part II. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Dia Dos de Mayo de 1808. En Madrid. Asesinan los franceses á los Patriotas en la Prada

One of a collection of 7 (of 8) hand colored aquatint plates in semicircular form, for mounting on fans, most published by Behrmann & Collmann. Civilians fighting soldiers, two women being arrested at right, priest appealing for peace, soldier holding rosary One of a collection of 7 (of 8) hand colored aquatint plates in semicircular form, for mounting on fans, most published by Behrmann & Collmann. Civilians fighting soldiers, two women being arrested at right, priest appealing for peace, soldier holding rosary In yellow cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1948.

Di fragil corda in su l'augusta via....

Third in collection of eight hand-colored, engraved caricature plates on War of the Second Coalition, as fought in Italy by England, Austria and Russia against France; female figure of French Liberty, walking tightrope over platform, with clown, spectators, soldiers, and 2 dead or sleeping soldiers nearby; verse inscription below. Third in collection of eight hand-colored, engraved caricature plates on War of the Second Coalition, as fought in Italy by England, Austria and Russia against France; female figure of French Liberty, walking tightrope over platform, with clown, spectators, soldiers, and 2 dead or sleeping soldiers nearby; verse inscription below. Oblong folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Devils among the flats, or Boney getting into hot water

Napoleon Bonaparte and General Ney meet after a devastating naval battle. Ney (r.) and Napoleon (l.) meet on a pair of row boats on choppy water. Ney's sails are shot through with holes and the sailors in his vessel are dead and haggard. Napoleon, whose rowboat is filled with terror-stricken and haggard sailors, is enraged that Ney ordered a retreat from the British Navy. A comet with the profile bust of Horatio Nelson streaks across the sky (l. to r.) to inspire British sailors to fight under his auspices. Napoleon Bonaparte and General Ney meet after a devastating naval battle. Ney (r.) and Napoleon (l.) meet on a pair of row boats on choppy water. Ney's sails are shot through with holes and the sailors in his vessel are dead and haggard. Napoleon, whose rowboat is filled with terror-stricken and haggard sailors, is enraged that Ney ordered a retreat from the British Navy. A comet with the profile bust of Horatio Nelson streaks across the sky (l. to r.) to inspire British sailors to fight under his auspices. Dialogue: French sailor: "Very true Monsieur Ney de devils Jack Bulls make hot water all over de world." French officer: "Ma fois take care your Majesty will be in hot water up to de chin." Napoleon: "You Scoundrel how dare you run away when you were twenty seven to five. I'll order the guns of the Batteries to sink every one of you." Gen. Ney: "Eh bien mais Mon Empereur you will tell us de Jack Anglais be men but by Gar we find sem Devils." Inscription: The First Glorious Exploit of the Invincible Boulogne Flotilla Inscription: No. 7 Cornhill/ Pubd. Septr. 1811 by Walker & Knight.

Deventer Schuttery

Deventer Schuttery

Brown University

One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in green and black with right hand tucked inside jacket and left hand on walking stick. One of a collection of 37 original watercolors of uniform figures; figure in green and black with right hand tucked inside jacket and left hand on walking stick. Small; full dark blue levant morocco stamped gold, gilt extra; clean. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Devastation on Iwo

Devastation on Iwo

Brown University

Watercolor showing battle debris with distant view of two soldiers. Watercolor showing battle debris with distant view of two soldiers. Title supplied by cataloger. 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.

Devant Smolensk le 20 août

Lithograph printed by Lacroix; French officers standing and conferring around bivouac fire on rise overlooking burnt suburbs of large walled city, horse resting on slope in middle distance. Lithograph printed by Lacroix; French officers standing and conferring around bivouac fire on rise overlooking burnt suburbs of large walled city, horse resting on slope in middle distance. Oblong medium folio; margins; slightly soiled. From the album of Frederic Todd.

Deux prisonniers Russes

Deux prisonniers Russes

Brown University

From portfolio of miscellaneous lithographs by and after Charlet; Russian prisoners seated on ground, French soldiers and officers in conversation in foreground. From portfolio of miscellaneous lithographs by and after Charlet; Russian prisoners seated on ground, French soldiers and officers in conversation in foreground. Small square folio, glued to larger backing sheet; margins trimmed; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Charlet, Miscellaneous Lithographs." Paris, Robert Prouté, 1969.

Deux officiers de Hussards

Color photographic plate; 2 uniform mannequins in the Château de l'Empéri seated and standing before background showing swords, shabraque, etc. Color photographic plate; 2 uniform mannequins in the Château de l'Empéri seated and standing before background showing swords, shabraque, etc. Large upright folio; margins intact; mint condition. Presented, 1973, by Jean Brunon.

Deux hussards au galop, le sabre è la main

Lithograph (by and after Charlet, printed by Lasteyrie); 2 hussars galloping towards right. Lithograph (by and after Charlet, printed by Lasteyrie); 2 hussars galloping towards right. Upright, one of a pair of prints; margins; slightly soiled; said to be one of first 2 lithographs of Charlet. Title supplied by cataloger. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Deux comp: d'Artillerie Troup de Brunswic

One of a collection of 5 unsigned crude watercolors of uniform figures in an album. Figure in blue and yellow holding a rifle. One of a collection of 5 unsigned crude watercolors of uniform figures in an album. Figure in blue and yellow holding a rifle. Parchment, no title. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Deux Braves sur le Terrain

Lithograph after Lavrate: 2 frightened soldiers about to engage in sword duel being advised and watched by other soldiers. Lithograph after Lavrate: 2 frightened soldiers about to engage in sword duel being advised and watched by other soldiers. Oblong folio, margins; creased. title: DEUX BRAVES DUR LE TERRAIN printed signature: Silvestre SC. miscellaneous: NOCES et BANQUETS. SALON de 3000 COUVERTS. AU RENDEZ-VOUS des BRAVES. RESTAURANT

Deutschlands Triumph: oder glorreicher Einzug der verbündeten Heere in Paris

62nd in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; grand procession of emperors, mounted generals and marching troops through plaza in Paris, watched by men, women and children.. 62nd in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; grand procession of emperors, mounted generals and marching troops through plaza in Paris, watched by men, women and children.. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Deutschlands Rettung vom fremden Ioch, durch die 3. tägige grosse Völkerschlacht bei Leipzig: Erster Tag, den 16n Oct...

46th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, mounted officer directing artillery in foreground, infantry and cavalry attacking town in background, fires raging. 46th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, mounted officer directing artillery in foreground, infantry and cavalry attacking town in background, fires raging. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Deutschlands Rettung vom fremden Ioch, durch die 3. tägige grosse Völkerschlacht bei Leipzig: Dritter Tag den 18n Oct...

47th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, mounted generals on ridge directing battle in background, building roof on fire in left background. 47th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, mounted generals on ridge directing battle in background, building roof on fire in left background. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.