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

Deutschlands Hoffnung oder der Bundestag in Frankfurt

55th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; generals and officials meeting around table with maps and documents, in palace room, with statuary against wall in background. 55th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; generals and officials meeting around table with maps and documents, in palace room, with statuary against wall in background. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black.

Deutscher, Ungarischer Fusiliers

12th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 infantrymen in white uniforms, standing at attention with rifles. 12th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 infantrymen in white uniforms, standing at attention with rifles. Mounted on folio paper, unbound; clean, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Deutscher, Ungarischen Grenadier

3rd in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 grenadiers in white uniforms, standing at attention with rifles. 3rd in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 grenadiers in white uniforms, standing at attention with rifles. Mounted on folio paper, unbound; clean, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Deutsche Leibgarde in Galla

One of a pair of colored engravings by and after Mansfeld; uniform figures, mounted, facing right. [See also Ungarische adeliche Garde in Galla]. One of a pair of colored engravings by and after Mansfeld; uniform figures, mounted, facing right. [See also Ungarische adeliche Garde in Galla]. Upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; matted folio.

Deutsche leger. Beiersche Kurassier

1 pencil drawing; trooper riding to the left and right. Title from inscription upper left. Inscribed lower right: H.W. Koekkoek 1 pencil drawing; trooper riding to the left and right. Title from inscription upper left. Inscribed lower right: H.W. Koekkoek Small oblong folio. Wuppertal, Schmidt & Green, 2007 Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Detachement de cavalerie

1st in pair of copper-engravings by Le Bas after Parrocel; cavalry resting on road in rugged valley. 1st in pair of copper-engravings by Le Bas after Parrocel; cavalry resting on road in rugged valley. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean.

Destruction of the tea in Boston Harbour

Hand-colored line-engraving, unsigned (from book); men dressed as Native Americans with hatchets advancing on ship moored at wharf and dropping chests overboard. Hand-colored line-engraving, unsigned (from book); men dressed as Native Americans with hatchets advancing on ship moored at wharf and dropping chests overboard. Small oblong, matted; margins trimmed. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1957.

Destruction of the French gun-boats--or-- Little Boney and his friend Talley in high glee

At the center of the sheet, Talleyrand boosts Napoleon up onto his shoulder in order to to give him a better view of the naval battle taking place below. Using a sheet of paper inscribed "Talleyrand's plan for Invading Great Britain," Napoleon makes a makeshift telescope. From their vantage point at the top of a fort, Napoleon and Talleyrand gleefully watch the destruction of the French navy by British forces. Strikingly, the cannons at the French fort are silent and a flag flying the "skull and crossbones" further indicates Napoleon's diabolic intent. Sheet outlined with red ink. At the center of the sheet, Talleyrand boosts Napoleon up onto his shoulder in order to to give him a better view of the naval battle taking place below. Using a sheet of paper inscribed "Talleyrand's plan for Invading Great Britain," Napoleon makes a makeshift telescope. From their vantage point at the top of a fort, Napoleon and Talleyrand gleefully watch the destruction of the French navy by British forces. Strikingly, the cannons at the French fort are silent and a flag flying the "skull and crossbones" further indicates Napoleon's diabolic intent. Sheet outlined with red ink. Published by Humphrey, 1803-11-22. British Museum, BM 10125. Of the content of this sheet, Margaret George wrote: 'There were those who said that the object of the expedition of 1802 to St. Domingo (with its fatal climate) was to get rid of doubtful elements in the army... This suspicion, combined with the apparent impracticability of an invasion of England by gun boats, may underlie the extravagance of the print.' As seen in other British print satires, Napoleon's lack of humanity is evidenced by his belief that his own troops are expendable. The 'Egyptian Poisoning hollow' that Napoleon refers to in this sheet was treated in British satires like,***, now in the collection of the John Hay Library. Although Napoleon's evil nature is highlighted, Gillray also manages to to express a significant amount of anxiety over the British Navy's decision to engage in such battles. Thus, the satire begs the question of the futility of such an exercise, which risks the lives of British sailors in order to assist Napoleon in ridding himself of 'dead weight.' Yet, the British nobly and successfully persevere, causing considerable damage to the French Navy in terms of men and gunboats both. Dialogue: Napoleon: "O my dear Talley, what a gloroius sight! we've worked up Johnny Bull into a fine passion!--my good Fortune never leaves me!--I shall now get rid of a hundred Thousand French Cut Throats whom I was so afraid of! O my dear Talley, this beats the Egyptian Poisoning hollow! Bravo Johnny! pepper 'em Johnny!" Plate Mark: No. XVII

Destruction of the Castello Nuovo at Naples (Illustrated Times text)

During the wars for independence many castles, including the Castello Nuovo in Naples, were destroyed. During the wars for independence many castles, including the Castello Nuovo in Naples, were destroyed. Published in Illustrated Times, February 8, 1862, vol. 14, p. 85.

Destroyer H.M.S. "Kelly" rams Nazi troopers thrown into the water from native fishing boats which made up a German co...

Original gouache drawing signed by Coggins; night battle scene, British destroyer smashing and sinking fishing vessels full of German soldiers; explosions, sinking freighter in background. Original gouache drawing signed by Coggins; night battle scene, British destroyer smashing and sinking fishing vessels full of German soldiers; explosions, sinking freighter in background. Coggins worked as an illustrator with Life magazine in 1941 and 1942. The following year he enlisted as an artist-correspondent for Yank magazine in the European Theater of Operations until 1945. Gift of the artist, 1994.

Dessin de la grande Bataille Le G.Liou reprend Bac-ninh

One of a collection of 2 colored and 2 uncolored wood-engraved plates of battle scenes. Colored battle scene. One of a collection of 2 colored and 2 uncolored wood-engraved plates of battle scenes. Colored battle scene. Oblong folio, one of 4 prints; margins; creased. Title supplied by cataloger. Presented, 1959, by Christian Nebehay, Vienna.

Dessein des differents petits bateaux qui bordoient la riviere de Seine entre le Pont-Neuf et le Pont Royal: la nuit ...

Depictions of the boats on the Seine between the Pont Neuf and the Pont Royal on the occasion of the marriage between Louise Elizabeth and Dom Philippe Depictions of the boats on the Seine between the Pont Neuf and the Pont Royal on the occasion of the marriage between Louise Elizabeth and Dom Philippe "Ces bateaux étient construits en forme de Navires composés de Lanternes de Verre et ornés de Mats, de Voilles, et de Pavillons de diverses Couleurs. Planche VIII

Dessein des differents petit bateaux qui bordoient la riviere de Seine entre le Pont-Neuf et le Pont Royal: la nuit d...

Depictions of the boats on the Seine between the Pont Neuf and the Pont Royal on the occasion of the marriage between Louise Elizabeth and Dom Philippe Depictions of the boats on the Seine between the Pont Neuf and the Pont Royal on the occasion of the marriage between Louise Elizabeth and Dom Philippe "Ces bateaux étoient construits en forme de Navires composés de Lanternes de Verre et ornés de Mats, de Voilles, et de Pavillons de diverses Couleurs. Planche VII

Despinoy, Generale di Divisione, e Comandante della Citta di Milano

Colored stipple-engraving by Lasinio after Fedi; oval profile bust portrait in uniform. Colored stipple-engraving by Lasinio after Fedi; oval profile bust portrait in uniform. Upright; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961. Title: DESPINOJ Generale di Divisione, e Comandante della Città di Milano Caption: A. Fedi dis.* Lasinio inc. Caption: In Firenze App. Pagni, e Bar... Annotation: R. F.

Desolation

Desolation

Brown University

Landscape with water-tower, ruined industrial building, bombs, and trees Landscape with water-tower, ruined industrial building, bombs, and trees Hios joined the USMC in 1942 and trained as a combat photographer. He saw action on the Marshall Islands, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. Promoted to sergeant, he received the Bronze Star for 'heroic and meritorious action in obtaining valuable combat photographs under hazardous conditions'. Gift of the artist, 1994.

Desire for revenge

Desire for revenge

Brown University

A close-up image of a grim-faced Marine, looking over his shoulder back at the viewer, while another Marine reclines on the ground, his eyes closed and hands clasped behind his head. A close-up image of a grim-faced Marine, looking over his shoulder back at the viewer, while another Marine reclines on the ground, his eyes closed and hands clasped behind his head. 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.

Designs for new United States Navy uniforms

One of 3 paintings showing figures wearing designs for new Navy uniforms; this one of winter dress. Singed in ink bottom right. Background repainted with white paint leaving captions and title in blocks. One of 3 paintings showing figures wearing designs for new Navy uniforms; this one of winter dress. Singed in ink bottom right. Background repainted with white paint leaving captions and title in blocks. Upright folio. Title supplied by cataloger.

Designs for new United States Navy uniforms

One of 3 paintings showing figures wearing designs for new Navy uniforms; this one showing summer dress, summer undress and winter undress. Signed in ink lower right; background has been repainted with white paint leaving captions and title in blocks. One of 3 paintings showing figures wearing designs for new Navy uniforms; this one showing summer dress, summer undress and winter undress. Signed in ink lower right; background has been repainted with white paint leaving captions and title in blocks. Upright folio. Title supplied by cataloger.

Designs for new United States Navy uniforms

One of 3 paintings showing figures wearing designs for new Navy uniforms; this one of blue parade dress; 2nd C.L. Petty Officer. Signed in ink lower right; background has been repainted with white paint leaving captions and title in blocks. One of 3 paintings showing figures wearing designs for new Navy uniforms; this one of blue parade dress; 2nd C.L. Petty Officer. Signed in ink lower right; background has been repainted with white paint leaving captions and title in blocks. Title supplied by cataloger. Oblong folio.

Design for uniform of the Mounted Rifles

Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens) and inscribed at lower left "Pulfords, 65 St. James St., 1855"; mounted and standing uniform figures, outdoors. Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens) and inscribed at lower left "Pulfords, 65 St. James St., 1855"; mounted and standing uniform figures, outdoors. Oblong folio, mounted on board, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1967.

Design for the new vane or weathercock: (lately erected over the Horse Guards)

Color lithograph caricature by and after H.B. (pseudonym of John Doyle), printed by General Lithographic Establishment, published August 10th, 1843; weathervane surmounted by mounted Horse Guard figure (Charles William Vane). H.B. Sketches No. 780. Color lithograph caricature by and after H.B. (pseudonym of John Doyle), printed by General Lithographic Establishment, published August 10th, 1843; weathervane surmounted by mounted Horse Guard figure (Charles William Vane). H.B. Sketches No. 780. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled and foxed. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Design for a monument to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo

Color aquatint by R. Havell & Son after Benwell; view of tall columnar monument with statuary etc. on large base, small figures of soldiers etc. in foreground. Color aquatint by R. Havell & Son after Benwell; view of tall columnar monument with statuary etc. on large base, small figures of soldiers etc. in foreground. Large upright folio, matted; margins; creased. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Design for 'the Nation's Fund for Nurses' Red Cross poster

One of a collection of 26 lithographs on paper, all signed in pencil, lower right; women placing bandage on head of kneeling soldier. One of a collection of 26 lithographs on paper, all signed in pencil, lower right; women placing bandage on head of kneeling soldier. Upright folio. N.Y., Argosy, 2010.

Deserteur und Marode

Deserteur und Marode

Brown University

Engraving by Probst after Haid; group of persons outdoors, most in uniform or military costume, with peasant woman in background, showing soldier types of Russia, England, Saxony, Holy Roman Empire, Hanover, Sweden, France, Austria, Hesse, Prussia. Engraving by Probst after Haid; group of persons outdoors, most in uniform or military costume, with peasant woman in background, showing soldier types of Russia, England, Saxony, Holy Roman Empire, Hanover, Sweden, France, Austria, Hesse, Prussia. Small oblong folio; plates mark, margins trimmed close; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1957.

Descriptive Sketch of a Panoramic View, taken from the Centre Battery of the British Lines before Alexandria, June 18...

1st section of color aquatint panorama in 4 plates by Powell and Lewis after Capt. Walker, 3d Guards, published June 1804; view from fort with 3 tents in foreground, soldiers and women inside; more tents behind low wall with flat, barren landscape leading to shoreline. 1st section of color aquatint panorama in 4 plates by Powell and Lewis after Capt. Walker, 3d Guards, published June 1804; view from fort with 3 tents in foreground, soldiers and women inside; more tents behind low wall with flat, barren landscape leading to shoreline. Narrow giant oblong folio; soiled; bound in red cloth, red leather label st. gold. London, Spencer, 1953. title provided by cataloger

Descriptive Sketch of a Panoramic View, taken from the Centre Battery of the British Lines before Alexandria, June 18...

4th section of color aquatint panorama in 4 plates by Powell and Lewis after Capt. Walker, 3d Guards, published June 1804; view from fort on heights, 3 cannons along low wall, a few soldiers; sandy landscape and distant Mediterranean in background. 4th section of color aquatint panorama in 4 plates by Powell and Lewis after Capt. Walker, 3d Guards, published June 1804; view from fort on heights, 3 cannons along low wall, a few soldiers; sandy landscape and distant Mediterranean in background. Narrow giant oblong folio; soiled; bound in red cloth, red leather label st. gold. London, Spencer, 1953. title provided by cataloger

Descriptive Sketch of a Panoramic View, taken from the Centre Battery of the British Lines before Alexandria, June 18...

2nd section of color aquatint panorama in 4 plates by Powell and Lewis after Capt. Walker, 3d Guards, published June 1804; view from fort along wide walled embankment; cannons at left, tents, soldiers, along walls, man carrying bundle in foreground near woman with two mules; bay and mountains in distance. 2nd section of color aquatint panorama in 4 plates by Powell and Lewis after Capt. Walker, 3d Guards, published June 1804; view from fort along wide walled embankment; cannons at left, tents, soldiers, along walls, man carrying bundle in foreground near woman with two mules; bay and mountains in distance. Narrow giant oblong folio; soiled; bound in red cloth, red leather label st. gold. London, Spencer, 1953. title provided by cataloger