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.
This collection is part of Brown University Library, hosted by Brown University.

Items in this collection

Der General

Der General

Brown University

1st in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; frontal view of mounted general in tricorn hat, holding sword, riding on country road. 1st in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; frontal view of mounted general in tricorn hat, holding sword, riding on country road. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Gefreyte Bucher von Manfredini trägt seinen Major, den Grafen Magawly, welcher nägst Hechsheim am rechten Beine m...

One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Uncolored scene of soldier standing and talking to wounded soldier on the ground; troops marching in distance. Depicts the soldier Bucher carrying the wounded Count Magawly to safety on October 29, 1795. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 7. One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Uncolored scene of soldier standing and talking to wounded soldier on the ground; troops marching in distance. Depicts the soldier Bucher carrying the wounded Count Magawly to safety on October 29, 1795. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 7. Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Gefreyte Bucher von Manfredini trägt seinen Major, den Grafen Magawly, welcher nägst Hechsheim am rechten Beine m...

One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Colored scene of soldier standing and talking to wounded soldier on the ground; troops marching in distance. Depicts the soldier Bucher carrying the wounded Count Magawly to safety on October 29, 1795. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 7 One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Colored scene of soldier standing and talking to wounded soldier on the ground; troops marching in distance. Depicts the soldier Bucher carrying the wounded Count Magawly to safety on October 29, 1795. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 7 Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Gefangene

Der Gefangene

Brown University

One of a collection of 3 engraving by and after R. M(eyer), as follows: a) Fechtende Soldaten; b) Das brennende Dorf; c) Der Gefangene. Mounted officer with soldiers escorting prisoner, burning buildings in left distance. One of a collection of 3 engraving by and after R. M(eyer), as follows: a) Fechtende Soldaten; b) Das brennende Dorf; c) Der Gefangene. Mounted officer with soldiers escorting prisoner, burning buildings in left distance. Oblong, mounted on white paper; plate marks, margins. Paris, Roulleau, 1962.

Der Feldwäbel Wenzel Wessely vom 5ten Bannater-Bataillon drang den 28ten April bey Verderio mit vier Freywilligen in ...

One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Battle scene of soldiers using swords and bayonets; cannon in right foreground. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 10. One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Battle scene of soldiers using swords and bayonets; cannon in right foreground. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 10. Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Feldwäbel Wenzel Wessely vom 5ten Bannater-Bataillon drang den 28ten April bey Verderio mit vier Freywilligen in ...

One of a series of 12 colored engraved plates of military and battle scenes b y A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Battle scene on field between soldiers using swords and bayonets; cannon in right foreground. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 10. One of a series of 12 colored engraved plates of military and battle scenes b y A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Battle scene on field between soldiers using swords and bayonets; cannon in right foreground. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 10. Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed, slightly yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Feldwäbel Michael Csuich vom leichten Infanterie-Bataillon Munkatsy ermunterte den 15 März 1799 bey Martinsbruck,...

One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of the same series. Uncolored battle scene in mountains, soldier clinging to log. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 9. One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of the same series. Uncolored battle scene in mountains, soldier clinging to log. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 9. Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Feldwäbel Michael Csuich vom leichten Infanterie-Bataillon Munkatsy ermunterte den 15 März 1799 bey Martinsbruck,...

One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Battle scene in mountains, one soldier clinging to log. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 9. One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Battle scene in mountains, one soldier clinging to log. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 9. Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed, slightly yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Feldpostbrief

Der Feldpostbrief

Brown University

7th in collection of 8 silhouettes after Schmidt; young woman walking down grassy slope, reading letter. 7th in collection of 8 silhouettes after Schmidt; young woman walking down grassy slope, reading letter. Upright, unbound; white paper pr. black; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1961.

Der Feldcaplan

Der Feldcaplan

Brown University

Color lithograph by Weix(e)lgärtner, printed by J. Höfelich; chaplain administering last rites (?) to mortally wounded soldier on ground, supported by comrade, battle in background. Color lithograph by Weix(e)lgärtner, printed by J. Höfelich; chaplain administering last rites (?) to mortally wounded soldier on ground, supported by comrade, battle in background. Large upright folio; margins intact; clean, slight foxing. Hamburg, Ernst August auction, 1971.

Der feindliche Gefangene

10th in set of 12 numbered colored lithograph plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; opposing officers in parley after battle; prisoner guarded by hussars at right. 10th in set of 12 numbered colored lithograph plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; opposing officers in parley after battle; prisoner guarded by hussars at right. Oblong medium folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Der Evangele. Gotts oder zu Aügsburg...

2nd of 4 (of 6?) numbered engraved plates by Wolff after Rugendas, with titles in Latin and German; army constructing wooden siege walls in front of town walls, mounted officers in foreground, soldiers working on top of ruined wall at left. 2nd of 4 (of 6?) numbered engraved plates by Wolff after Rugendas, with titles in Latin and German; army constructing wooden siege walls in front of town walls, mounted officers in foreground, soldiers working on top of ruined wall at left. Oblong medium folio, in maroon cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; no. 6 foxed. series title provided by cataloger Munich auction, 1955

Der erste Sieg

Der erste Sieg

Brown University

7th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; night scene, mounted hussars making surprise attack on other cavalrymen around campfire. 7th in set of 12 numbered colored lithographic plates of scenes from military life, published by Trentsensky; night scene, mounted hussars making surprise attack on other cavalrymen around campfire. Oblong medium folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Der Einzug ihrer königl. Hoheit der Herzogin Elisabeth in Bayern in Wien

2nd of pair of lithographic plates by and after Katzler, printed by Backer; ceremonial carriage procession. 2nd of pair of lithographic plates by and after Katzler, printed by Backer; ceremonial carriage procession. Oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuP1854f-1]; margins intact; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Der Einzug der Königlischen Völcker in Neu Yorck

Hand-colored engraving by Franz Xaver Habermann; imaginary view of buildings in New York with British or French troops parading through city streets; [See also: Die Anländung der Englischen Trouppen zu Neu Yorck]. Hand-colored engraving by Franz Xaver Habermann; imaginary view of buildings in New York with British or French troops parading through city streets; [See also: Die Anländung der Englischen Trouppen zu Neu Yorck]. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; soiled, repaired tear. London, Spencer, 1955.

Der Einzug am Festplatz des dritten deutschen Bundesschiessen in Wien. am 26 Juli 1868

Tinted lithograph; view of parade and trumpeters passing through triumphal arch to festival pavilion in background, numerous cheering men, women and children spectators in foreground. Relates to the 3rd German Federal Shooting Contest, which attracted no less than ten thousand entrants from around the world. Tinted lithograph; view of parade and trumpeters passing through triumphal arch to festival pavilion in background, numerous cheering men, women and children spectators in foreground. Relates to the 3rd German Federal Shooting Contest, which attracted no less than ten thousand entrants from around the world. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Der Durchleuchtigste Grossmachtigste Fürst u. Herr, Herr Johannes der Dritte ... Kö

3rd in collection of 5 copper-engraved plates of equestrian military portraits by and after Furst; mounted prince holding baton, facing right, heavenly figures in the background 3rd in collection of 5 copper-engraved plates of equestrian military portraits by and after Furst; mounted prince holding baton, facing right, heavenly figures in the background Upright folio and medium folio; margins trimmed close; cleaned; in 1/2-green and red cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951

Der Durchleüchtigste Fürst und Herr, Herr Ludwig Wilhelm, Marggraf zu Baaden und Hochberg...: Dero Röm-Kaÿs-Maj-Gener...

Engraved portrait in armour with plumed hat, on rearing horse, battle in background, battle débris and Turkish weapons strewn in foreground. Engraved portrait in armour with plumed hat, on rearing horse, battle in background, battle débris and Turkish weapons strewn in foreground. Upright folio; margins trimmed close; water-stained, creased.

Der Durchleüchtigste Fürst und Herr, Herr Friderich Wilhelm, Marggrav zu Brandenburg, des H. Rom. Reichs Ertz Cämerer...

Engraving (by and after Grimm); equestrian portrait in robes of state on rearing horse, military ceremony in city square in background, cherub bearing armorial shield in upper right corner. Engraving (by and after Grimm); equestrian portrait in robes of state on rearing horse, military ceremony in city square in background, cherub bearing armorial shield in upper right corner. Small upright folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Durchleuchtigste Fürst und Herr, Herr Eugenius Franz, Herzog von Savoya ...

5th in collection of 5 copper-engraved plates of equestrian military portraits by and after Furst; mounted prince holding baton, facing right, mounted troops behind 5th in collection of 5 copper-engraved plates of equestrian military portraits by and after Furst; mounted prince holding baton, facing right, mounted troops behind Upright folio; margins trimmed close; cleaned; in 1/2-green and red cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951

Der Dienstjunge eines Bauern in Dürr-Hunzendorf...

7th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; 5 mounted cavalry in village street, setting fire to house at right; bewildered civilian trapped in center of road. 7th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; 5 mounted cavalry in village street, setting fire to house at right; bewildered civilian trapped in center of road. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Der Deutsche Michel bus zum jahr 1841

1 hand-colored lithograph mounted on board; a sleeping Michel wears a patchwork shirt made up of German states; his mouth is fastened by a padlock. On his right is the Austrian Chancellor, Metternich who is bleeding Michel, whose blood turns to gold. A Russian cossack caresses Michel's head. To his left, John Bull, depicted as a bulldog, is pulling Michel's purse out of his pocket; by him a French soldier cuts off the sleeve of Michel's jacket; above are vignettes of soldiers drilling and marching, a man holding a violin and raising a glass to toast ("Es lebe der deutsche Rhein"), a battlefield scene with a man standing with one leg on another man ("Es lebe der deutsche Kraft"), and a large cannon and gun crew; bust port. of Napoleon with spyglass in clouds. 1 hand-colored lithograph mounted on board; a sleeping Michel wears a patchwork shirt made up of German states; his mouth is fastened by a padlock. On his right is the Austrian Chancellor, Metternich who is bleeding Michel, whose blood turns to gold. A Russian cossack caresses Michel's head. To his left, John Bull, depicted as a bulldog, is pulling Michel's purse out of his pocket; by him a French soldier cuts off the sleeve of Michel's jacket; above are vignettes of soldiers drilling and marching, a man holding a violin and raising a glass to toast ("Es lebe der deutsche Rhein"), a battlefield scene with a man standing with one leg on another man ("Es lebe der deutsche Kraft"), and a large cannon and gun crew; bust port. of Napoleon with spyglass in clouds. https://blogs.brown.edu/askb/2011/12/06/der-deutsche-michel/ Large oblong folio. Wuppertal, Lutz Schmidt, 2011 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 deutsche Blick

Der deutsche Blick

Brown University

4th in collection of 8 silhouettes after Schmidt; 2 soldiers arguing, one wearing helmet and holding rifle (German), the other (French?) falling back. 4th in collection of 8 silhouettes after Schmidt; 2 soldiers arguing, one wearing helmet and holding rifle (German), the other (French?) falling back. Upright, unbound; white paper pr. black; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1961.

Der Dem Herrn Bürgermeister der K.K. Reichs-Haupt-und Residenzstadt Wien Dr. Johann Kasp. Ritter von Seiller Ritter d...

Tinted lithograph by and after Kollarz, printed by Rauh; Franz Joseph, officials etc. before new monumental arch dedicated to Emperor, crowds and spectators in right and left background. Tinted lithograph by and after Kollarz, printed by Rauh; Franz Joseph, officials etc. before new monumental arch dedicated to Emperor, crowds and spectators in right and left background. Large upright folio; margins intact; foxed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Der Corporal Georg Zuchtrigl von Levenehr Dragoner vertheidigte am 11ten Juny 1799 bey Fenestrelle, auf einem schon t...

One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of the same series. Battle scene between mounted and unmounted soldiers; wounded soldiers and horses on the ground. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 11 One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of the same series. Battle scene between mounted and unmounted soldiers; wounded soldiers and horses on the ground. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 11 Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed, slightly yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Corporal Georg Zuchtrigl von Levenehr Dragoner vertheidigte am 11ten Juny 1799 bey Fenestrelle, auf einem schon t...

One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Battle scene between mounted and unmounted soldiers; wounded soldiers and horses on ground. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 11. One of a series of 12 color engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger, interleaved with 12 uncolored impressions of same series. Battle scene between mounted and unmounted soldiers; wounded soldiers and horses on ground. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 11. Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger und Bartsch - Züge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Der Cornet

Der Cornet

Brown University

8th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; back view, mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, outdoors. 8th in set of 19 engraved plates of uniform figures, by and after Wolffgang; back view, mounted officer in tricorn hat, holding sword, outdoors. Bound in blue cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.