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

Descendre des Croisades, avoir cent mil livres de rente,...et cirer ses bottes!!..Enfin! Papa m'a dit: noblesse oblig...

Colored lithographed caricature by and after Draner (Jules Renard); St. Cyrien in quarters cleaning boots. Colored lithographed caricature by and after Draner (Jules Renard); St. Cyrien in quarters cleaning boots. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title: ....Descendre des Croisades, Avoir Cent Mil Livres de Rente,...et Cirer ses Bottes!!..Enfin! Papa m'a dit: Noblesse oblige.... Caption: Dessiné et Lithé. par Draner. Caption: Imp. Becquet à Paris.

Désagréments des Parapluies: Caricatures Parisienne

Hand-colored engraved caricature from series 'Caricatures Parisiennes'; soldier and civilian men and women walking on Paris quai and having difficulties with umbrellas in wind. Another edition, being the same plate or impression, but with variation in publisher's address and in continuation of caption (Garde à vous, no. 6). Hand-colored engraved caricature from series 'Caricatures Parisiennes'; soldier and civilian men and women walking on Paris quai and having difficulties with umbrellas in wind. Another edition, being the same plate or impression, but with variation in publisher's address and in continuation of caption (Garde à vous, no. 6). Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958. Title: Désagrémens des Parapluies Caption: Garde à vous, no. 6 Title: Caricatures Parisiennes Caption: A Paris, chez Martinet, Libraire, rue de Coq, no.15

Des Recruten abschied

Des Recruten abschied

Brown University

Hand-colored lithograph; recruit in smock and decorated head-dress taking leave of parents outside village dwelling. Hand-colored lithograph; recruit in smock and decorated head-dress taking leave of parents outside village dwelling. Small oblong folio, matted folio; margins. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.

Des precautions necessaires pour pointer le canon

One of a collection of 5 plates from book numbered 147, with printed text on verso; cannon and mortars etc., showing soldiers and workmen. One of a collection of 5 plates from book numbered 147, with printed text on verso; cannon and mortars etc., showing soldiers and workmen. Small upright; margins trimmed; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold: "French Artillery, c. 1700." N.Y., Rockman, 1960.

Des Polen Klage!

Des Polen Klage!

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving; allegorical composition showing Polish lancer seated on rock near monument to Sobieski and other heroes, eagle and flags on ground, figure of angel in background, poem below. Hand-colored engraving; allegorical composition showing Polish lancer seated on rock near monument to Sobieski and other heroes, eagle and flags on ground, figure of angel in background, poem below. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins intact; soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Des Perriers

Des Perriers

Brown University

One of a collection of 5 plates from book numbered 153, with printed text on verso; canon and mortars etc, showing soldiers and workmen. One of a collection of 5 plates from book numbered 153, with printed text on verso; canon and mortars etc, showing soldiers and workmen. Small upright, margins trimmed; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold: "French Artillery, c. 1700." N.Y., Rockman, 1960.

Des Erbprinzen von Oranien ehrenvolle Auszeichnung der niederländischen Truppen bey der Schlacht von Waterloo = Honor...

Hand-colored aquatint; Prince of Orange awarding medal to troops drawn up at left with standard, battle in right distance. Hand-colored aquatint; Prince of Orange awarding medal to troops drawn up at left with standard, battle in right distance. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean, fine impression. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Des differentes espéces de canon

One of a collection of 5 plates from book numbered 151, with print text on verso; cannon and mortars etc., showing soldiers and workmen. One of a collection of 5 plates from book numbered 151, with print text on verso; cannon and mortars etc., showing soldiers and workmen. Small upright; margins trimmed; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold: "French Artillery, c. 1700." N.Y., Rockman, 1960.

Dervish chief

Dervish chief

Brown University

Original wash drawing, initialed and dated 'R.C.W. 96'; mounted dervish chief with spear. In pencil '26th July 1896' and 'Lyegrove' Original wash drawing, initialed and dated 'R.C.W. 96'; mounted dervish chief with spear. In pencil '26th July 1896' and 'Lyegrove' Published in The Regiment, Aug. 13, 1898, page 313 as "Dervish Leader, Upper Nile". This drawing and a companion piece entitled 'Egyptian Cavallerie' were gifts of the artist to Mrs. C. Jacoby, wife of Charles Theodore Jacoby of Lyegrove House, Gloucestershire on July 26th, 1896. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.

Deroute du Pont Farnese

Deroute du Pont Farnese

Brown University

One of a collection of 22 double-page engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma, showing battle scenes in France and Flanders, 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink in bottom margins. Destruction of bridge at Farnese. One of a collection of 22 double-page engraved plates by and after de Hooghe with collaboration of Capt. Juan de Ledesma, showing battle scenes in France and Flanders, 1567-1580, with manuscript notes in ink in bottom margins. Destruction of bridge at Farnese. Small folio; calf back and decorated boards, no title; cover worn, rubbed, some small worm-holes, yellowed.

Dero zu Hungarn Cohaim Königl: Maÿ: Herrn He: Leopoldt und Ihrer Hoch Erz fürstl: Durchl: Herrn He: Leopoldi Wilhelmi...

Copper engraving; panoramic view of long carriage procession with cavalry escort winding its way towards city and fortifications in background. Copper engraving; panoramic view of long carriage procession with cavalry escort winding its way towards city and fortifications in background. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean. From Merian's Theatrum Europaeum, 1667. Presented, 1988, by Margery Akins.

Derniers adieux. Paris. (25 Janvier 1814)

Colored lithograph by Ducarme; Napoleon in uniform embraced by Empress, their young son under his left arm, grasping his sword scabbard. Colored lithograph by Ducarme; Napoleon in uniform embraced by Empress, their young son under his left arm, grasping his sword scabbard. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled, creased. London, Redfern (Maggs), 1956.

Der Zug von Hof nach St. Stephans Thom Kirche

1 fold-out engraving; coronation procession through city square by large fountain with crowds of soldiers and spectators; from Georg Christoph Kriegl, 'Erb-Huldigung, Welche...Frauen Mariae Theresiae zu Hungarn ... 22. Novembris Anno 1740 ...', Wien, Joh. Bapt. Schilgen, 1740 1 fold-out engraving; coronation procession through city square by large fountain with crowds of soldiers and spectators; from Georg Christoph Kriegl, 'Erb-Huldigung, Welche...Frauen Mariae Theresiae zu Hungarn ... 22. Novembris Anno 1740 ...', Wien, Joh. Bapt. Schilgen, 1740 Largel oblong folio. Camden, Maine, F. Staack, 1951 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/)

Der zu jetziger Zeit geführte Kriegs-Discurs zwischen verschiedenen Nationen der streitenden Partheyen

Hand-colored engraved broadside with illustration at top of 5 uniform and military costume figures of Französ., Polack, Savoiart, Spanier, Teütscher. Hand-colored engraved broadside with illustration at top of 5 uniform and military costume figures of Französ., Polack, Savoiart, Spanier, Teütscher. Upright folio; margins trimmed close; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Der Wiener Freiwillige

Der Wiener Freiwillige

Brown University

3rd in collection of 3 steel-engravings by Benedetti after Treml, supplements to periodical 'Faust'; full-length uniform figure of infantryman, marching outdoors. 3rd in collection of 3 steel-engravings by Benedetti after Treml, supplements to periodical 'Faust'; full-length uniform figure of infantryman, marching outdoors. Upright, 3 prints [cf. AuU1848mf-1a-b], matted; margins trimmed close; slight foxing. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der wider erdappte Deserteur: In fuga deprehens, transfuga

Hand-colored engraving by Martin Engelbrecht after Rugendas; camp scene, mounted officers in center with deserter in chains and other soldiers nearby. Hand-colored engraving by Martin Engelbrecht after Rugendas; camp scene, mounted officers in center with deserter in chains and other soldiers nearby. Oblong small folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

Der Werbung

Der Werbung

Brown University

2nd in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; troop of hussars partying outdoors near tent camp, drinking, woman dancing with man in background, playing music, etc. 2nd in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; troop of hussars partying outdoors near tent camp, drinking, woman dancing with man in background, playing music, etc. Oblong medium folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Der Weiten Reiff-Röck Ehren-Ruhm muss jezt in das Civilium

Broadside engraving by and after Croph, with hand-colored illustration of soldiers on drawbridge with large umbrella, mounted officer nearby, and with poem below on the subject of Austrian and French white infantry clothing. Broadside engraving by and after Croph, with hand-colored illustration of soldiers on drawbridge with large umbrella, mounted officer nearby, and with poem below on the subject of Austrian and French white infantry clothing. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly foxed. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1955.

Der Vorposten im Winter 1848

One of a pair of color lithographs by Weixelgärtner after Treml, snow scene with sentries outdoors in winter uniforms, winter weather, small soldier figures in background. One of a pair of color lithographs by Weixelgärtner after Treml, snow scene with sentries outdoors in winter uniforms, winter weather, small soldier figures in background. Large upright folio; margins intact; margins foxed. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Der Vorposten im Sommer 1848

One of a pair of color lithographs by Weixelgärtner after Treml; sentries outdoors in summer uniforms, summer weather, smaller soldier figures in background. One of a pair of color lithographs by Weixelgärtner after Treml; sentries outdoors in summer uniforms, summer weather, smaller soldier figures in background. Large upright folio; margins intact; margins foxed. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Der vornehmste Kaiser wie man ihn vorstellet

5th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; seated emperor in pastel robes, gold crown, holding large stringed instrument on lap. 5th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; seated emperor in pastel robes, gold crown, holding large stringed instrument on lap. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Der Unzug eines grossen Raths von der Zeit des Han

14th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; dignitary in red and green robes with ornate gold border, red cap, facing right. 14th in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; dignitary in red and green robes with ornate gold border, red cap, facing right. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Der Universalmonarch

Der Universalmonarch

Brown University

Broadley: 'Several varieties of this print...exist and it was also reproduced in Holland. Napoleon is sitting on a heap of human skulls marked 'Enghien,' 'Pichegru,' 'Hofer,' 'Schill,' etc, his feet resting on the 'Treaty of Tilsit,' 'Treaty of Lunéville,' etc, and behind him the 'Peace of Moscow' in flames. Berthier is kneeling before him in adoration; on his right a court official pours from a ewer marked 'Tears' into a cup which Bertrand offers him. On his left Folly personified flings crosses and orders to four persons in uniform. In the distance are burning cities and a river -- the Rhine, with a broken bridge marked 'Dresden Bridge, Defence of the Rhenish Confederation.' In the foreground are sacks inscribed 'Hessian treasure,' 'Austrian contributions,' 'Domain monies,' etc. In the sky are the eagles of Prussia, Austria, and Russia hurling their thunderbolts at him...' Broadley: 'Several varieties of this print...exist and it was also reproduced in Holland. Napoleon is sitting on a heap of human skulls marked 'Enghien,' 'Pichegru,' 'Hofer,' 'Schill,' etc, his feet resting on the 'Treaty of Tilsit,' 'Treaty of Lunéville,' etc, and behind him the 'Peace of Moscow' in flames. Berthier is kneeling before him in adoration; on his right a court official pours from a ewer marked 'Tears' into a cup which Bertrand offers him. On his left Folly personified flings crosses and orders to four persons in uniform. In the distance are burning cities and a river -- the Rhine, with a broken bridge marked 'Dresden Bridge, Defence of the Rhenish Confederation.' In the foreground are sacks inscribed 'Hessian treasure,' 'Austrian contributions,' 'Domain monies,' etc. In the sky are the eagles of Prussia, Austria, and Russia hurling their thunderbolts at him...' Broadley: 'unquestionably of German origin and design [but] published in London by Boydell on October 21, 1813, only three days after the crushing defeat of Napoleon at Leipzig.'

Der Ungarn Abschied vom Vaterland: Les Adieux des Hongrois à leur patrie. The Hungarian's Farewell to their Native Land

Colored lithograph; group of officers in hussar and other uniforms, Kossuth, mounted, in center, figures of soldiers and banners in background. Others include Bem, Dembinski, and Perczel. Colored lithograph; group of officers in hussar and other uniforms, Kossuth, mounted, in center, figures of soldiers and banners in background. Others include Bem, Dembinski, and Perczel. Small oblong folio; margins; soiled, torn; matted folio. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.

Der Überfall. A Rajtaütés

2nd of pair of colored lithographic plates by Kriehüber after Höchle, printed by Mansfeld & Comp.; night scene, showing Austrian and French cavalry combat on a moonlit road. 2nd of pair of colored lithographic plates by Kriehüber after Höchle, printed by Mansfeld & Comp.; night scene, showing Austrian and French cavalry combat on a moonlit road. Oblong medium folio, 2 pieces [cf. AuB1805,f-1a], matted; margins intact; mounts slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.

Der Trompeter von Gérard Tirburg

Lithograph by Hanfstaengl after Borch; trumpeter standing before table at which a seated officer is writing, indoors. [See also: The trumpeter = Der Trompeter.] Lithograph by Hanfstaengl after Borch; trumpeter standing before table at which a seated officer is writing, indoors. [See also: The trumpeter = Der Trompeter.] Large upright folio, matted; margins intact. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Trompeter Uberbringt ein Brief

Mezzotint by and after Vaillant; military trumpeter at right handing message to 2 women inside house. Mezzotint by and after Vaillant; military trumpeter at right handing message to 2 women inside house. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; creased, yellowed. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Trompeter in der Wachstube von Fr. van Mieris: Das Original ist in derselben Grösse

Lithograph by Fr. Hanfstaengl after van Mieris; trumpeter smoking at table in guard-room, trumpet and cuirass (?) on floor in right foreground. [See also: The trumpeter in the guard-room]. Lithograph by Fr. Hanfstaengl after van Mieris; trumpeter smoking at table in guard-room, trumpet and cuirass (?) on floor in right foreground. [See also: The trumpeter in the guard-room]. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean, foxed. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Trompeter

Der Trompeter

Brown University

13th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; back view, mounted trumpeter in tricorn hat, blowing horn, outdoors. 13th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; back view, mounted trumpeter in tricorn hat, blowing horn, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Trompeter

Der Trompeter

Brown University

12th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted trumpeter in tricorn hat, riding toward right, blowing horn, outdoors. 12th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted trumpeter in tricorn hat, riding toward right, blowing horn, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.