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

De Barbuat - De Maisonrouge - De Boisgerard

One of a group of four original watercolors attributed to Moreau, le jeune; full-length portrait of cadet (de Barbuat-de Maisonrouge-de Boisgerard) with sword, outdoors. One of a group of four original watercolors attributed to Moreau, le jeune; full-length portrait of cadet (de Barbuat-de Maisonrouge-de Boisgerard) with sword, outdoors. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. title (not subtitle) provided by cataloger title: DE BARBUAT - DE MAISONROUGE - DE BOISGERARD. annotation: From Set: (Moreau, le jeune) - (French Cadets of the Ecole Militaire and Cadet Uniform, c.1780) Engineer, General in Revolution 1796, died of wounds at Capua 1799

Dawn: The 75s follow up

Dawn: The 75s follow up

Brown University

Soldiers and horse-drawn artillery passing through village Soldiers and horse-drawn artillery passing through village Signed lower center

Davoust

Davoust

Brown University

One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in blue jacket and cape with red sash. One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in blue jacket and cape with red sash. Unbound; clean, in blue cloth portfolio, 'red leather labels stamped gold "Napoleon's Marshals ... c. 1830." Paris, Roulleau, 1956.

David Wooster, Esqr. Commander in Chief of the Provincial Army against Quebec

Mezzotint by and after Will; 3/4 length portrait of Wooster in uniform, with spontoon, standing near cannon. Mezzotint by and after Will; 3/4 length portrait of Wooster in uniform, with spontoon, standing near cannon. Upright medium folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; light soiling. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1962.

Dauphiné - enseigne : 1680

Original ink drawing signed by Hilpert; standing uniform figure of standard-bearer, holding flag in right hand. Original ink drawing signed by Hilpert; standing uniform figure of standard-bearer, holding flag in right hand. Small upright folio, unbound; in green paper folder lettered black; slightly soiled. Paris, Cart, 1955.

Dauphin Guards of Harrisburg (Nov. 1841)

9th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; partially-colored pencil and watercolor sketch of standing uniform figure, in blue. 9th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; partially-colored pencil and watercolor sketch of standing uniform figure, in blue. Folio; blue cloth, buff leather label stamped gold; most sketches soiled, worn, creased, torn etc. New York, Joseph A. Heckel, 1952.

Dauphin Guards of Harrisburg (Nov. 1841)

5th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; uncolored pencil sketch of officer seated at right, legs crossed, sword on knee, hand draped over table; standing infantryman at left. 5th in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; uncolored pencil sketch of officer seated at right, legs crossed, sword on knee, hand draped over table; standing infantryman at left. Folio; blue cloth, buff leather label stamped gold; most sketches soiled, worn, creased, torn etc. New York, Joseph A. Heckel, 1952.

Dauphin

Dauphin

Brown University

3rd in suite of 3 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; standing uniform figure of French soldier in blue waistcoat, white overcoat and trousers, tricorn hat, pointing sword at regimental banner which he is holding (planted on ground). Historical list of information on regimental personnel, commanders, etc. written below. 3rd in suite of 3 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; standing uniform figure of French soldier in blue waistcoat, white overcoat and trousers, tricorn hat, pointing sword at regimental banner which he is holding (planted on ground). Historical list of information on regimental personnel, commanders, etc. written below. Upright folio, on board mounts with watercolor borders; margins; clean. London, H.D. Lyon, 1963.

Das Volksfest im Schlessgraben zur Feier der heisserschuten Anwesenheit I. I. Koeniglichen Majestaeten Maximilian Ios...

Aquatint by and after Rugendas; Maximilian and Caroline watching march past and entertainers from central tent pavilion, crowds of men, women and children in foreground, small medal with profiles and triumphal arch in lower margin. Aquatint by and after Rugendas; Maximilian and Caroline watching march past and entertainers from central tent pavilion, crowds of men, women and children in foreground, small medal with profiles and triumphal arch in lower margin. Oblong folio; margins; soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Das Veste Schloss Pleissenberg zu Leipzig und wie solches von den Schwedischen zur übergab bezwungen worden, Anno 1642

Copper-engraving; view of part of city fortifications under fire from Swedish cannon at close range, small figures of soldiers in foreground. View of the Pleissenberg castle after shelling during the siege in 1642. Copper-engraving; view of part of city fortifications under fire from Swedish cannon at close range, small figures of soldiers in foreground. View of the Pleissenberg castle after shelling during the siege in 1642. Small upright folio, mounted on white board; plate mark, left margin trimmed; slightly worn and creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Das ungleiche Turnier

Das ungleiche Turnier

Brown University

Napoleon rides a lobster or crayfish and carries a branch as a weapon. He fights a Russian on horseback and bearing a sword. Napoleon rides a lobster or crayfish and carries a branch as a weapon. He fights a Russian on horseback and bearing a sword. Not in Broadley or BM catalogue. 1812 handwritten on mount of similar print Dialogue: Russian: ha ha ha! Dialogue: Avançe! Dialogue: Norden.

Das ungleiche turnier

Das ungleiche turnier

Brown University

Napoleon rides a lobster or crayfish and carries a branch as a weapon. He fights a Russian on horseback bearing a sword. Napoleon rides a lobster or crayfish and carries a branch as a weapon. He fights a Russian on horseback bearing a sword. Not in Broadley or BM catalogue. 1812 handwritten on mount Dialogue: Russian [?]: ha ha ha! Dialogue: Avançe! Dialogue: Norden.

Das ungleiche turnier

Das ungleiche turnier

Brown University

Napoleon rides a lobster or crayfish and carries a branch as a weapon. He fights a Russian on horseback bearing a sword. Napoleon rides a lobster or crayfish and carries a branch as a weapon. He fights a Russian on horseback bearing a sword. Not in Broadley or BM catalogue. 1812 handwritten on mount Dialogue: Russian [?]: ha ha ha! Dialogue: Avançe! Dialogue: Norden.

Das Treffen von Ostrowna, vor Wittepsk, den 25t July 1812 ...

22nd in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene between cavalry and infantry. 22nd in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene between cavalry and infantry. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black. series title provided by cataloger

Das Treffen bei Veile: Heldenmüthiger Angriff des Regiments Großherzog von Hessen No 14 auf die Stadt u. den umliegen...

3rd in set of 3 unsigned lithographic plates of battle scenes; infantry combat in small valley, troops along ridge with cannon and windmill in background. 3rd in set of 3 unsigned lithographic plates of battle scenes; infantry combat in small valley, troops along ridge with cannon and windmill in background. Oblong folio, print; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Das Traffen bey Strehlen d. 24. December 1806

Hand-colored unsigned line engraving dated 1809; small figures of troops in movement towards battle in background, mounted officers conferring in foreground on road near farm buildings. Hand-colored unsigned line engraving dated 1809; small figures of troops in movement towards battle in background, mounted officers conferring in foreground on road near farm buildings. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins; soiled, spotted. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954.

Das Schlachtfeld bei Komorn

Color lithograph after Bachmann-Hohmann and Sandmann, printed by Rauh; view of scene after battle (Comorn), ridges covered with dead soldiers, horses, broken equipment, a few surviving soldiers resting on knoll; ongoing battle in distance. Color lithograph after Bachmann-Hohmann and Sandmann, printed by Rauh; view of scene after battle (Comorn), ridges covered with dead soldiers, horses, broken equipment, a few surviving soldiers resting on knoll; ongoing battle in distance. Oblong folio; margins; clean. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1958.

Das Schachspiel

Das Schachspiel

Brown University

Napoleon and Cornwallis stand opposite each other across a table, playing a game of chess. A child watches, his back to the viewer. Napoleon and Cornwallis stand opposite each other across a table, playing a game of chess. A child watches, his back to the viewer.

Das ritterlich-bürgerliche Scharfschützen Corps, der grauen Schützen in Wien

One of a pair of hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors, Bombardier Corps standing near fortifications. See also: Bürgerl. Artillerie Bombardier Corps in Wien. One of a pair of hand-colored engravings of uniform groups, outdoors, Bombardier Corps standing near fortifications. See also: Bürgerl. Artillerie Bombardier Corps in Wien. Upright medium folio; margins trimmed; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Das Renen über die Plancken

1st of pair of engravings by and after Amman; tournament scene in courtyard (same engraving with borders and different captions are in Rüxner-Thurnierbuch, 3rd ed.). 1st of pair of engravings by and after Amman; tournament scene in courtyard (same engraving with borders and different captions are in Rüxner-Thurnierbuch, 3rd ed.). Upright, 2 prints [cf. AuP1566sf-2]; matted medium folio; plate marks, margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Das regulaire Militaire

Das regulaire Militaire

Brown University

One of 2 hand colored engraved plates, numbered 118 (c. 1810?), after the original watercolors, published by Friedrich Campe, Nürnberg. [See also: Das irregulaire Militaire]. One of 2 hand colored engraved plates, numbered 118 (c. 1810?), after the original watercolors, published by Friedrich Campe, Nürnberg. [See also: Das irregulaire Militaire]. Small oblong folio, matted together; margins slightly trimmed; yellowed. Vienna, Nebehay, auction, 1954.

Das regulaire Militair

Das regulaire Militair

Brown University

One of a pair of original watercolors, unsigned (by Loutherbourg); humorous scenes showing Saxon recruits being inspected, measured, disciplined etc. by corpulent officers outdoors. [See also: Das irregulaire Militair]. One of a pair of original watercolors, unsigned (by Loutherbourg); humorous scenes showing Saxon recruits being inspected, measured, disciplined etc. by corpulent officers outdoors. [See also: Das irregulaire Militair]. Medium oblong folio; matted; narrow black margins. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger.

Das Regiment Kinski

Das Regiment Kinski

Brown University

One of a pair of color lithographs (from a set of?), printed by J. Rauh; by and after Bachmann-Hohmann, 1848; mounted officers reviewing troops. One of a pair of color lithographs (from a set of?), printed by J. Rauh; by and after Bachmann-Hohmann, 1848; mounted officers reviewing troops. Oblong folio; margins intact; foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Das organisirte bürgerl: Volontair Corps zu Nürnberg

Hand-colored engraving; uniform group of 18 figures, outdoors, showing front and rear of uniform. Hand-colored engraving; uniform group of 18 figures, outdoors, showing front and rear of uniform. Small oblong folio, mounted on folio white board; plate mark, margins trimmed; soiled. Munich, auction, 1957.

Das Offiziers-Corps: der Königl. Württembergischen Leib-garde zu Pferd und der Feldjäger, 1855

Colored lithograph by (Christian Sigmund?) Pfann after Braun, printed by Adam; mounted and dismounted group port. in uniform, outdoors, maneuvers or review in background. Colored lithograph by (Christian Sigmund?) Pfann after Braun, printed by Adam; mounted and dismounted group port. in uniform, outdoors, maneuvers or review in background. Large oblong folio; margins; foxed, soiled, marginal tear. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1958.

Das Officiers-Corps der Königlich lomardisch: venezianischen adeligen Leibgarde bei Vollendung ihrer Errichtung im Ja...

Lithograph by and after Wolf, printed by Höfelich; group portrait of 17 officers in uniform, 1/2 length and busts of 17 officers, background of wall and windows with city views. Lithograph by and after Wolf, printed by Höfelich; group portrait of 17 officers in uniform, 1/2 length and busts of 17 officers, background of wall and windows with city views. Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; margins trimmed.

Das Oesterreichische Freycorps

Hand-colored engraving; standing figure in uniform with gun. Hand-colored engraving; standing figure in uniform with gun. Narrow upright small folio; margins trimmed; worn, slightly creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Das Neubeglückte Osterreich oder Triumph des Wiedersehens

Copper-engraving; Francis II, mounted, before elaborate triumphal arch with officers, troops nearby and visible lining street beyond; eagle hovering in arch. Copper-engraving; Francis II, mounted, before elaborate triumphal arch with officers, troops nearby and visible lining street beyond; eagle hovering in arch. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; much foxed; matted folio.

Das Leichenbegängniss des Kaisers Maximilian von Mexico. am 18. Jänner 1868 in Wien

Color lithograph printed by Gerhart; catafalque and funeral procession with court, naval and military escort passing through street. Color lithograph printed by Gerhart; catafalque and funeral procession with court, naval and military escort passing through street. Large oblong folio; margins intact; slight marginal tears; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.