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

To the Right Honorable the Earl & Countess of Spencer, This Distinguished Action of the Gallant Nelson: Is with their...

4th in collection of 4 color mezzotints by Daniell after Singleton, published Novr. 1, 1798; combat on board ship, Lord Nelson and British sailors battling French sailors. 4th in collection of 4 color mezzotints by Daniell after Singleton, published Novr. 1, 1798; combat on board ship, Lord Nelson and British sailors battling French sailors. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; edges worn. Hamburg, Schulz, 1951.

To the Right Honorable Lord Reay, Lieutenant Colonel Commandant, the officers and gentlemen of the Loyal North Briton...

Color aquatint by Meyer and F.C. Lewis after Green; standing figure, outdoors, practicing bayonet charge, soldiers marching by in right background. Color aquatint by Meyer and F.C. Lewis after Green; standing figure, outdoors, practicing bayonet charge, soldiers marching by in right background. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; soiled. London, Francis Edwards, 1962.

To the Right Honble. Stapleton Cotton, Viscount Combermere, G.C.B., G.C.H. &c &c &c. Colonel of the first Regt. of Li...

Color mezzotint by Reynolds after Hayter published June 25th, 1841; full-length portrait in uniform, standing by horse being held by Guardsman at left, smaller figure of Guardsman with horse in right background. Color mezzotint by Reynolds after Hayter published June 25th, 1841; full-length portrait in uniform, standing by horse being held by Guardsman at left, smaller figure of Guardsman with horse in right background. Large upright folio, matted; margins; repaired marginal tears, slightly worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

To the Right Honble. Lord Bolton, Governor of the Isle of Wight this Representation of the Volunteers receiving the I...

Color aquatint by Well after Livesay, published June 1, 1799; troops drawn up in square formation, group receiving flag in left foreground, spectators at left and right foreground, ruin of castle on hill in background. Color aquatint by Well after Livesay, published June 1, 1799; troops drawn up in square formation, group receiving flag in left foreground, spectators at left and right foreground, ruin of castle on hill in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

To the Queen's most excellent Majesty. This Plate of His Royal Highness George Prince of Wales is with Her Gracious P...

Stipple-engraving by Haward after Reynolds, published Jany 18, 1793; full-length portrait in general's uniform, hatless, standing next to horse, landscape background. Stipple-engraving by Haward after Reynolds, published Jany 18, 1793; full-length portrait in general's uniform, hatless, standing next to horse, landscape background. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

To the Officers, Non Commissioned Officers, & Privates of the Prussian & British Allied Army, Engaged at the Ever Mem...

Color aquatint by R. Cooper and T. Sutherland after Alken, published Novr 1, 1815. 'Portrait of Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher; whole length, attired in uniform with badges, sits atop a white horse, holding out his hat in his right hand; in the far distance two officers charge to join phalanxes of stationed troops' -- British Museum. Color aquatint by R. Cooper and T. Sutherland after Alken, published Novr 1, 1815. 'Portrait of Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher; whole length, attired in uniform with badges, sits atop a white horse, holding out his hat in his right hand; in the far distance two officers charge to join phalanxes of stationed troops' -- British Museum. Upright folio; margins trimmed close, caption absent; worn. title provided by cataloger London, Spencer, 1955.

To the Officers, Non Commissioned Officers & Privates of the British Regiments of Cavalry Engaged at the Ever memorab...

Color aquatint by R. Cooper and T. Sutherland after Alken, published 12th August 1815; equestrian portrait in hussar uniform facing left and pointing with sword, smaller soldier figures in background. Color aquatint by R. Cooper and T. Sutherland after Alken, published 12th August 1815; equestrian portrait in hussar uniform facing left and pointing with sword, smaller soldier figures in background. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

To the Officers of the Army and Navy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain &c. This Print of the Victory of the Brit...

Color mezzotint by P. Daws after Pollard, published Sepr. 30th, 1801; view of death of Gen. Abercromby, falling backwards on horse, supported by other mounted officers, wounded soldiers near cannon in left foreground, battle in background. Color mezzotint by P. Daws after Pollard, published Sepr. 30th, 1801; view of death of Gen. Abercromby, falling backwards on horse, supported by other mounted officers, wounded soldiers near cannon in left foreground, battle in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; worn. London, Spencer, 1952.

To the officers and volunteers of the Norwich Rifle Corps: This plate of their uniform is most respectfully dedicated...

Color aquatint by E. Bell after Dixon; 2 standing uniform figures, outdoors, showing front and rear of uniform, smaller figures shooting and marching in background. Color aquatint by E. Bell after Dixon; 2 standing uniform figures, outdoors, showing front and rear of uniform, smaller figures shooting and marching in background. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed. London, Redfern, 1955.

To the officers and gentlemen of the Victoria Rifle Regiment of Volunteers

Color lithograph (after Sergeant Frederick Abbott, printed by Frederick Waller, 18 Hatton Gardens, London}; uniform group outdoors with visitors, smaller figures drilling on practice ground (Victoria Rifle Ground, Kilburn) in background. Color lithograph (after Sergeant Frederick Abbott, printed by Frederick Waller, 18 Hatton Gardens, London}; uniform group outdoors with visitors, smaller figures drilling on practice ground (Victoria Rifle Ground, Kilburn) in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins; edges soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

To the Officers and Corps of the Volunteers of Cowes, This View of West Cowes with the Volunteers on the Parade: Is w...

Color aquatint by Well after Livesay published April 1, 1799; troops parading on quay below town and lawns in background, sailors etc. in boats in foreground. Color aquatint by Well after Livesay published April 1, 1799; troops parading on quay below town and lawns in background, sailors etc. in boats in foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

To the Officers and Corps of the Newport Volunteers; this View of the Town with the Volunteers on their March to be R...

Color aquatint by Well after Livesay, published August 12, 1799; volunteer troops parading through center of town and across field in foreground. Color aquatint by Well after Livesay, published August 12, 1799; volunteer troops parading through center of town and across field in foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

To the Most Noble the Marquis of Salisbury, Knight of the Garter, &c. &c. This Print, (from a Picture painted for His...

Color aquatint by Stadler after Livesay; panoramic view of infantry and cavalry parading in park before spectators in carriages and on foot; Hatfield House in left background, countryside in distance, men, women and children in foreground. Color aquatint by Stadler after Livesay; panoramic view of infantry and cavalry parading in park before spectators in carriages and on foot; Hatfield House in left background, countryside in distance, men, women and children in foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

To the most noble The Marquess Wellesley who planned; To Lieut. Genl. Harris who commanded; To Lieut. Genl. Baird, Th...

3rd in suite of 3 hand-colored engraved plates (by Vendramini) after Porter, accompanied by engraved keys for 2; British troops fording stream or moat after battle, assisting wounded, fortress in background. 3rd in suite of 3 hand-colored engraved plates (by Vendramini) after Porter, accompanied by engraved keys for 2; British troops fording stream or moat after battle, assisting wounded, fortress in background. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away excepting titles; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

To the most Honorable Sir Joseph Banks K.B. This Plate, representing The Departure of Captains Gore and King, accompa...

2nd in pair of hand-colored aquatints by Stadler after Eckstein; naval officers with official taking leave of villagers, local honor guard standing behind, in winter landscape. 2nd in pair of hand-colored aquatints by Stadler after Eckstein; naval officers with official taking leave of villagers, local honor guard standing behind, in winter landscape. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed. London, Spencer, 1955.

To the Lord's Commissioners of the Admiralty This Print of the Celebrated Victory obtained by the British Fleet under...

Stipple-engraving by Orme after Brown, published Octr. 1, 1795; battle scene on deck of warship Queen Charlotte, admiral with sword at left, wounded officer in center. Stipple-engraving by Orme after Brown, published Octr. 1, 1795; battle scene on deck of warship Queen Charlotte, admiral with sword at left, wounded officer in center. Large oblong folio, mounted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

To the King's most excellent Majesty. This Plate, The Death of General Wolfe: Is with His gracious Permission humbly ...

Copper engraving by William Woollett after West, published January 1st, 1776; Wolfe, on ground expiring amidst attentions and lamentations of officers, and a Native American, battle in background, ships in harbor at right. Copper engraving by William Woollett after West, published January 1st, 1776; Wolfe, on ground expiring amidst attentions and lamentations of officers, and a Native American, battle in background, ships in harbor at right. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; margins worn and soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1953.

To the King's most excellent Majesty. This Plate of Storming of Seringapatam: Is with his gracious permission humbly ...

1st in suite of 3 hand-colored engraved plates (by Vendramini) after Porter, accompanied by engraved keys for 2; battle scene of British troops storming large fortress. 1st in suite of 3 hand-colored engraved plates (by Vendramini) after Porter, accompanied by engraved keys for 2; battle scene of British troops storming large fortress. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away excepting titles; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

To the King's most Excellent Majesty. This Engraving of The Marquis Cornwallis Receiving the Hostage Princes, Sons of...

Color engraving by Orme after Brown; Cornwallis and officers receiving custody of 2 small Indian princes from officials at left, with attendants, elephants, etc. Color engraving by Orme after Brown; Cornwallis and officers receiving custody of 2 small Indian princes from officials at left, with attendants, elephants, etc. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; edges worn and soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

To the King's Most Excellent Majesty, This Plate, The Death of Lord Viscount Nelson. K.B. is with his gracious permis...

Engraving by Heath after West, published May the 1st, 1811; Nelson lying on deck in center, supported by officers, naval battle in background. Engraving by Heath after West, published May the 1st, 1811; Nelson lying on deck in center, supported by officers, naval battle in background. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; margins soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

To the Honourable the Superintending Military Committee of Field Officers of the Royal East-India Volunteers: This Dr...

Color photo-lithograph by Griggs after Matthews; troops lined up for review, officers receiving flags at right, buildings in background, women on right. Color photo-lithograph by Griggs after Matthews; troops lined up for review, officers receiving flags at right, buildings in background, women on right. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean, creased.

To the Honourable The Court of Directors of The East India Company. This Plate of the last effort of Tippoo Sultan, i...

2nd in suite of 3 hand-colored engraved plates (by Vendramini) after Porter, accompanied by engraved keys for 2; combat scene between British and Indian troops on bridge over stream or moat, fortress in background. 2nd in suite of 3 hand-colored engraved plates (by Vendramini) after Porter, accompanied by engraved keys for 2; combat scene between British and Indian troops on bridge over stream or moat, fortress in background. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away excepting titles; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

To the Honourable East India Company. This Plate representing the Delivery of the Definitive Treaty by the Hostage Pr...

Hand-colored stipple-engraving by Orme after Brown, published Decr. 21, 1793; young Indian princes, with suite, entering presence of British officers at right and handing treaty document to Lord Cornwallis. Hand-colored stipple-engraving by Orme after Brown, published Decr. 21, 1793; young Indian princes, with suite, entering presence of British officers at right and handing treaty document to Lord Cornwallis. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

To the gentlemen of the Bloomsbury and Inns of Court Association: this print of Lieut. Colonel Cox is inscribed by th...

Hand-colored stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi after Hounsom; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, regimental flag in left background. Hand-colored stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi after Hounsom; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, outdoors, regimental flag in left background. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark; margins trimmed; soiled and repaired tear. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

To the Court of Directors of the Honorable East India Company This Historical Engraving of General Sir David Baird, D...

Color mezzotint by Burnet after Wilkie, published May 1, 1843; Gen. Baird and aides entering chamber where Indians display the body of Tippoo in foreground, women, servants etc. aghast at left. Color mezzotint by Burnet after Wilkie, published May 1, 1843; Gen. Baird and aides entering chamber where Indians display the body of Tippoo in foreground, women, servants etc. aghast at left. Giant upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean, fine impression. London, Parker Gallery, 1958.

To the Cadets of the West Point Military Academy this print is respectfully dedicated by their friend and servant Geo...

First in pair of hand-colored engravings by J. Hill after Catlin, published May 15th, 1828; view of academy quadrangle with artillery drill in progress, monument, flag staff and spectators in foreground. First in pair of hand-colored engravings by J. Hill after Catlin, published May 15th, 1828; view of academy quadrangle with artillery drill in progress, monument, flag staff and spectators in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Old print Shop, 1969.

To the British Nation. This Plate of the Peninsular Heroes Assembled at the United Service Club Is respectfully Inscr...

Stipple-engraving by Bromley after Knight, published Novr. 1st, 1847; large military group portrait, Wellington in center, in drawing room of club. Stipple-engraving by Bromley after Knight, published Novr. 1st, 1847; large military group portrait, Wellington in center, in drawing room of club. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; stained, foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.