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

Der Obrist Lieutenant

Der Obrist Lieutenant

Brown University

3rd in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, facing right, outdoors. 3rd in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, facing right, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Obrist

Der Obrist

Brown University

2nd in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, facing left, outdoors. 2nd in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, facing left, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Nürnberger Bürger un 14. Jahrhundert

1st in suite of 2 colored and 1 uncolored engraving, dated 13. Apr. 1803; 14th-century figure in military dress, with crossbow and shield, standing in gateway. 1st in suite of 2 colored and 1 uncolored engraving, dated 13. Apr. 1803; 14th-century figure in military dress, with crossbow and shield, standing in gateway. Small upright, uncolored pair together in medium folio mat; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Nürnberger Bürger in 19. Jahrhundert...d. 13 Apr. 1803

2nd in suite of 2 colored and 1 uncolored engraving, dated 13. Apr. 1803; standing infantryman with rifle, buildings and trees in background, extensive text below. 2nd in suite of 2 colored and 1 uncolored engraving, dated 13. Apr. 1803; standing infantryman with rifle, buildings and trees in background, extensive text below. Small upright, uncolored pair together in medium folio mat; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Nürnberger Bürger in 19. Jahrhundert d. 13 Apr. 1803: In Parade

Suite of 2 colored and 1 uncolored engraving, dated 13. Apr. 1803; standing uniform figure in parade dress with rifle, outside, building and trees in background. Suite of 2 colored and 1 uncolored engraving, dated 13. Apr. 1803; standing uniform figure in parade dress with rifle, outside, building and trees in background. Small upright, medium folio mat; margins intact. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der neue universalmonarch auf dem zum wohl des menschheit errichteten throne

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: 1813 c.1806 handwritten on mount Caption: Herab herab von diesem Thron, Rief Neufchatel er wankt ja schon. Umsonst; den Ruf liefs er verhallen So mag er nun herunter fallen!!

Der militär am Piazza bei der Arena in Verona 1859

Original pencil drawing with label signed and dated by Adam; soldiers walking, sitting at outdoor café etc. in Verona piazza, remains of Roman arena in background. Original pencil drawing with label signed and dated by Adam; soldiers walking, sitting at outdoor café etc. in Verona piazza, remains of Roman arena in background. Small oblong folio with separate label, matted; no marins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Der Marsch

Der Marsch

Brown University

Tinted lithography by A. Pettenkofen after the painting by Schindler, 1840; 49th infantry regiment on march with supply wagon, etc. Tinted lithography by A. Pettenkofen after the painting by Schindler, 1840; 49th infantry regiment on march with supply wagon, etc. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Middletown, Conn., Schwarz. 1956.

Der Major

Der Major

Brown University

4th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; back view of mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, facing left, outdoors. 4th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; back view of mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, facing left, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Lieutenant

Der Lieutenant

Brown University

6th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, facing left, outdoors. 6th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, facing left, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Lieutenant

Der Lieutenant

Brown University

7th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; frontal view, mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, looking toward left, outdoors. 7th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; frontal view, mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, looking toward left, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Leichnam Sr. Majestät Joseph des II

Hand-colored engraving (by and after Löschenkohl); view of catafalque with numerous candles. Hand-colored engraving (by and after Löschenkohl); view of catafalque with numerous candles. oblong medium folio; margins trimmed.

Der Leichnam I.K.H. der Erzh: con Oesterr: Elisabeth, in der Hofkapelle in Wien am 81ten (sic) Febr: 1790

Color copper engraving by and after Löschenkohl; recumbent corpse on catafalque, 2 crowns flanking head, 4 soldiers on guard and 3 priests at prayer in foreground. Color copper engraving by and after Löschenkohl; recumbent corpse on catafalque, 2 crowns flanking head, 4 soldiers on guard and 3 priests at prayer in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; edges worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.

Der lauerende Husar

Der lauerende Husar

Brown University

Color aquatint (after Bleuler); dismounted hussar with bandaged head in battle. Color aquatint (after Bleuler); dismounted hussar with bandaged head in battle. Upright, 2 prints [cf. FrP1812sf-2], matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.

Der Landsturm zieht aus

Der Landsturm zieht aus

Brown University

1st in collection of 8 silhouettes after Schmidt; soldier with wife and family traveling down road toward left. 1st in collection of 8 silhouettes after Schmidt; soldier with wife and family traveling down road toward left. Upright, unbound; white paper pr. black; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1961.

Der Kurfürst

Der Kurfürst

Brown University

1st of 4 original ink drawings by Hoffmann for 'Das Heer des blauen Königs' (Plate 1); mounted officer with sword in foreground, line of cavalry in background. 1st of 4 original ink drawings by Hoffmann for 'Das Heer des blauen Königs' (Plate 1); mounted officer with sword in foreground, line of cavalry in background. Upright folio; margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Der Kunstverein in München seinen Mitgliedern 1832 (Bavarian Horse Artillery)

Color lithograph by Fr. Hohe after Monten, printed by W. Flachenecker and Hohe; horse artillery moving into battle. Color lithograph by Fr. Hohe after Monten, printed by W. Flachenecker and Hohe; horse artillery moving into battle. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; creased, soiled. N.Y., H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Der Kronen-Flicker

Der Kronen-Flicker

Brown University

Broadley: 'Seated at a table, Napoleon is busily engaged in mending a broken crown. Joseph and Jérome bring packets of crowns to him, but he cannot help them.' Broadley: 'Seated at a table, Napoleon is busily engaged in mending a broken crown. Joseph and Jérome bring packets of crowns to him, but he cannot help them.' Dialogue: Ich habe mit meiner genug zu thun [I have enough to do with my own]

Der Königliche Festzug zur Feier des 50jährigen Regierungsjubiläums der Königin Viktoria von England am Trafalgar-Squ...

Double-page color plate after Charlton; Queen Victoria passing through square in landau preceded by Indian cavalry escort and by large group of mounted royalties in uniform. Double-page color plate after Charlton; Queen Victoria passing through square in landau preceded by Indian cavalry escort and by large group of mounted royalties in uniform. Oblong medium folio, folded; margins intact; clean, creased. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Der König in Preussen im Kriegsrath mit seinem dreÿ Herrn Brüdern ü vornehmsten Generals = Le Roy de Prusse tenant co...

Copper-engraving by Johann Michael Probst after Haidt; Frederick III in conference with 8 officers at table before tent pavilion, small figures of grenadiers on parade in background; numbered 19. A depiction of a War Council, probably in 1757, held by the Frederick the Great in company with his three brothers, August Wilhelm (1714-1758), Heinrich (1726-1802) and Ferdinand (1730-1813). Copper-engraving by Johann Michael Probst after Haidt; Frederick III in conference with 8 officers at table before tent pavilion, small figures of grenadiers on parade in background; numbered 19. A depiction of a War Council, probably in 1757, held by the Frederick the Great in company with his three brothers, August Wilhelm (1714-1758), Heinrich (1726-1802) and Ferdinand (1730-1813). Small oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; slightly soiled or yellowed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

Der Kleine Fahnentrager

Der Kleine Fahnentrager

Brown University

One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Standard-bearer with partial armor, plumed hat and flag, landscape and distant town. Monogram in top left. One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. Standard-bearer with partial armor, plumed hat and flag, landscape and distant town. Monogram in top left. Upright; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger.

Der Kayser in China hält Revüe über seine Armee

Hand-colored copper engraving by Thelot after Father Joannes Damascène Salusti; view of Emperor and suite proceeding to one of several outdoor pavilions for army review. A version of a plate in the 'Collection de Prospects, Suite des Conquêtes de l'Empereur de la Chine' (Paris, Charles-Nicolas Cochin,1769-1774). Hand-colored copper engraving by Thelot after Father Joannes Damascène Salusti; view of Emperor and suite proceeding to one of several outdoor pavilions for army review. A version of a plate in the 'Collection de Prospects, Suite des Conquêtes de l'Empereur de la Chine' (Paris, Charles-Nicolas Cochin,1769-1774). Oblong folio; margins trimmed; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Der Kampf bei Oeversee: Heldenmüthiger Angriff der Regimenter König der Belgier und Hessen, des 9. Jägerbataillons, u...

2nd in set of 3 unsigned lithographic plates of battle scenes; infantry battle in wintry landscape, trees on rise at left, hand-to-hand combat in foreground. 2nd in set of 3 unsigned lithographic plates of battle scenes; infantry battle in wintry landscape, trees on rise at left, hand-to-hand combat in foreground. Oblong folio, print; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Nebehay, 1956.

Der Kaisers Frau und deren Kleidung wie jezt gebraüchlich ist

2nd in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; empress in peach and gold robes, seated on chair covered with red blanket, facing right. 2nd in collection of 17 original watercolors of costume figures, each with manuscript title in Chinese and German; empress in peach and gold robes, seated on chair covered with red blanket, facing right. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in green silk portfolio, buff leather label stamped gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Der Kaiser und Bismarck im Gespräch

Collodion print photograph; Kaiser and Bismarck, in spiked helmets and uniforms, in conversation outdoors in park, trees in background, edge of stone building at left; aides and horses standing by. Collodion print photograph; Kaiser and Bismarck, in spiked helmets and uniforms, in conversation outdoors in park, trees in background, edge of stone building at left; aides and horses standing by. Oblong, on black card mat; margins; clean.

Der K.K. Ungärische Grenadier

5th in suite of 8 colored lithographs by Trentsensky; standing figure of grenadier in long gray coat, with rifle, facing left in front of stacked rifles; bivouac scene in background, with campfire and smaller soldier figures. 5th in suite of 8 colored lithographs by Trentsensky; standing figure of grenadier in long gray coat, with rifle, facing left in front of stacked rifles; bivouac scene in background, with campfire and smaller soldier figures. Giant upright folio, unbound; clean, in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold "K.K. Armee. Wien, M. Trentsensky, c.1848". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Der K.K. Uhlane

Der K.K. Uhlane

Brown University

3rd in suite of 8 colored lithographs by Trentsensky; mounted uhlan in navy blue jacket, red trim, with lance, facing right; smaller cavalry figures in right background. 3rd in suite of 8 colored lithographs by Trentsensky; mounted uhlan in navy blue jacket, red trim, with lance, facing right; smaller cavalry figures in right background. Giant upright folio, unbound; clean, in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold "K.K. Armee. Wien, M. Trentsensky, c.1848". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.