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

Das Lager am Bisamberg bei Wien 1856

Lithograph by and after Katzler, being a supplement to journal 'Faust'; troops marching forth in left foreground, mounted officers in right foreground, tent encampment in background. Lithograph by and after Katzler, being a supplement to journal 'Faust'; troops marching forth in left foreground, mounted officers in right foreground, tent encampment in background. Small oblong folio; margins intact; some foxing. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958

Das K.K. Arsenal Ausserhalb der Belvedere Linie

Colored lithograph by and after Waage, printed by J. Höfelichs Wwe.; view of Arsenal buildings, showing small figures of soldiers marching near road in foreground; no. 47 in series 'Wien und seine Umgebungen'. Colored lithograph by and after Waage, printed by J. Höfelichs Wwe.; view of Arsenal buildings, showing small figures of soldiers marching near road in foreground; no. 47 in series 'Wien und seine Umgebungen'. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.

Das ist mein lieber dohn an dem ich wohlgefallen habe

In this small, highly charged image, the Devil and his infant, Napoleon, gaze at each other in affectionate recognition. The Devil has the body of a satyr (hoofed feet, a long tail, clawed hands and horns protruding from his forehead), and has been colored with a dark pigment and given staring yellow eyes rimmed in red. Napoleon is tightly wrapped in swaddling clothes and lies on a board, comfortable in the Devil's embrace. In his right hand the devil holds the cross of the Legion of Honor. The biblical quotation that provides the title is derived from St. Mark, I, II. This phrase was spoken by the Lord on the baptism of Jesus. (See Napoleon, no. 336.) Caricatures and satires of Napoleon frequently use and invert biblical references in order to simultaneously create and to insist on a pre-existing iconography for Napoleon cast as the antichrist. As such, this image clearly identifies Napoleon as the spawn of the Devil. In this small, highly charged image, the Devil and his infant, Napoleon, gaze at each other in affectionate recognition. The Devil has the body of a satyr (hoofed feet, a long tail, clawed hands and horns protruding from his forehead), and has been colored with a dark pigment and given staring yellow eyes rimmed in red. Napoleon is tightly wrapped in swaddling clothes and lies on a board, comfortable in the Devil's embrace. In his right hand the devil holds the cross of the Legion of Honor. The biblical quotation that provides the title is derived from St. Mark, I, II. This phrase was spoken by the Lord on the baptism of Jesus. (See Napoleon, no. 336.) Caricatures and satires of Napoleon frequently use and invert biblical references in order to simultaneously create and to insist on a pre-existing iconography for Napoleon cast as the antichrist. As such, this image clearly identifies Napoleon as the spawn of the Devil. Sheet is not signed or dated. The date provided by the German catalog 'Napoleon Im Speigel der Karikatur' is '1813/1814.'

Das irregulaire Militaire

One of 2 hand colored engraved plates, numbered 117 (c. 1810?), after the watercolors of the same. [See also: Das regulaire Militair]; humorous scene of soldiers being drilled and officers measuring spaces, steps, length of ponytail, etc. One of 2 hand colored engraved plates, numbered 117 (c. 1810?), after the watercolors of the same. [See also: Das regulaire Militair]; humorous scene of soldiers being drilled and officers measuring spaces, steps, length of ponytail, etc. Small oblong folio, matted together; margins slightly trimmed; yellowed. Vienna, Nebehay, auction, 1954.

Das irregulaire Militair

One of a pair of original watercolors, unsigned (by Loutherbourg); humorous scenes showing unkempt and straggling line of militia parading in countryside. [See also: Das regulaire Militair]. One of a pair of original watercolors, unsigned (by Loutherbourg); humorous scenes showing unkempt and straggling line of militia parading in countryside. [See also: Das regulaire Militair]. Medium oblong folio, matted; narrow black margins. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger.

Das II. Bataillon Ersten Ostpreussischen Infanterie-Regiments (heute Gren. - R. Kronprinz) bei Goldberg am 23. August...

4th in set of 5 heliogravure prints of battles after paintings signed (and 2 dated 1913) by Knötel; battle scene showing massed infantry driving back cavalry toward right. 4th in set of 5 heliogravure prints of battles after paintings signed (and 2 dated 1913) by Knötel; battle scene showing massed infantry driving back cavalry toward right. Large oblong folio; margins; marginal tears and stains. Hamburg, Schulz, 1958.

Das Hochamt in der St. Stephans Kirche vor der Huldigung Sr. K. Maj. Franz I am 25ten Apl. [1]792

Hand-colored engraving by and after Löschenkohl; perspective interior view of ceremony in church showing ecclesiastics, heralds, court officials, military guard, spectators, etc. Hand-colored engraving by and after Löschenkohl; perspective interior view of ceremony in church showing ecclesiastics, heralds, court officials, military guard, spectators, etc. Upright folio; plate mark, margins inact; slightly worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Das Hauptquartier Sr. kais. Hoheit F.M. Erzh. Albrecht in der Schlacht bei Custozza, den 24. Juni 1866

Steel engraving by and after l'Allemand; large military group, outdoors, landscape background; accompanied by line-lithograph key to personages. Steel engraving by and after l'Allemand; large military group, outdoors, landscape background; accompanied by line-lithograph key to personages. Large oblong folio, one of 2 prints; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Das Hamburger Stadmilitair Dragoner, Grenadier, Musketiere u: Konstabler in Parade auf dem Grossneumarkt im Jahre 1800

1st in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; parade of red-coated infantry marching toward left in large town square; mounted officers and civilian men and women spectators in foreground and background. 1st in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; parade of red-coated infantry marching toward left in large town square; mounted officers and civilian men and women spectators in foreground and background. In gray cloth slipcase, blue leather label stamped gold "Suhr. War Scenes. 1813-16". Munich, Wölfle, 1953.

Das grosse Vogelschiessen zu Leipzig am 19. october 1813

A group of soldiers stand and cheer as one at the left sets off a small cannon. Napoleon in the guise of a plucked bird hangs upside down from a pole. His laurel wreath falls to the ground. Musicians at the left play horns and drums. A dog in the foreground sniffs at a table holding the bird's plucked feathers. A tent stands behind the figures and a city is seen in the background. A group of soldiers stand and cheer as one at the left sets off a small cannon. Napoleon in the guise of a plucked bird hangs upside down from a pole. His laurel wreath falls to the ground. Musicians at the left play horns and drums. A dog in the foreground sniffs at a table holding the bird's plucked feathers. A tent stands behind the figures and a city is seen in the background. Not in Broadley or BM catalogue. Dialogue: Bird (Napoleon): 'Au Weh! mein Centrum' Dialogue: Soldier at lower left: 'Wir werden an das Vogelschiessen denhen!' Dialogue: Soldiers in center: 'Hurrah! Hurrah! Daseh war gut getrofen' [Hurray. That was a good hit] Label(s): Die Herren Schützen. Russland. Oestreich. Preussen. Schweden. [The Shooters. Russia. Austria. Prussia. Sweden] Label(s): Recht Flüg [right wing] Link Flüg [left wing] Schwanz [tail]

Das grosse Turnier

Das grosse Turnier

Brown University

Engraving by and after Zaswinger; numerous mounted figures, including musicians, taking part in tournament in city square, streets and buildings with additional horsemen, spectators etc., in perspective in background. Engraving by and after Zaswinger; numerous mounted figures, including musicians, taking part in tournament in city square, streets and buildings with additional horsemen, spectators etc., in perspective in background. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; margins entirely trimmed away; torn at bottom and repaired. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Das Gehör

Das Gehör

Brown University

Hand-colored engraved imagerie plate after Voltz, numbered 264; French infantrymen rising from meal at table in farmhouse billet to respond to muster-call from drummer and mounted trumpeter outside Hand-colored engraved imagerie plate after Voltz, numbered 264; French infantrymen rising from meal at table in farmhouse billet to respond to muster-call from drummer and mounted trumpeter outside Upright medium folio; plate mark, margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Das Gefecht des k.k. Militärs am Tabor am 6. October 1848

Tinted lithograph by and after Katzler, printed by Höfelich; battle scene, showing wounded officer toppling from horse at right center. Tinted lithograph by and after Katzler, printed by Höfelich; battle scene, showing wounded officer toppling from horse at right center. Large oblong folio; margins intact; foxing. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Das Gefecht bei Goldberg, den 23n August 1813: Der Prinze von Mecklenburg ergreift eine Fahne, und führt die Preussen...

41st in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, German general holding colors leads infantry toward left, battle in background. 41st in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; battle scene, German general holding colors leads infantry toward left, battle in background. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black. series title provided by cataloger

Das Gefecht bei Atzbüll am 3 April 1849

Hand-colored line-lithograph (imagerie-type); infantry battle in countryside. Hand-colored line-lithograph (imagerie-type); infantry battle in countryside. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed. Lower half of page missing depicting 'Schlacht bei Kolding am 23 April, 1849'.

Das Feld das du als Sieger treu beschützt

2ns of pair of colored aquatint plates by and after Grüner; returning soldier being welcomed home by family. 2ns of pair of colored aquatint plates by and after Grüner; returning soldier being welcomed home by family. Upright folio, 2 prints [cf. AuP1814f-2a], matted; plate marks, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.

Das ersten Gefechte zwischen den Franzosen und Türken in Bosnien

18th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; combat scene, troop of French infantry attacking Turkish forces, outdoors. 18th in collection of 102 hand-colored (except for 3) engraved plates by Campe; combat scene, troop of French infantry attacking Turkish forces, outdoors. Small oblong folio and medium folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black. series title provided by cataloger

Das Erlernen des Exerzierens der Belgischen Insurgenten regrutten oder Katholische Armee in Brabant in dem Wald beÿ S...

Partially hand-colored imagerie-type engraving; infantry, cavalry and artillerymen being trained in countryside, walled town in left distance. Partially hand-colored imagerie-type engraving; infantry, cavalry and artillerymen being trained in countryside, walled town in left distance. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; margins worn and soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1959.

Das Ende der Polnischen Insurrection

A depiction of the end of the Polish insurrection in an engraved imagerie plate A depiction of the end of the Polish insurrection in an engraved imagerie plate "Nach dem Falle Warschaus glaube man, die Polnische Armée würde sich unterwerfen; allein dem war nicht also. Unter Romarino trat der eine reichisches Gebiet, unter Rybinski der andere auf Preussiches, und so stellten sich genen 50,000 Tapfere unter den Schutz des Völkerrechtes. Die Landleute aber unterwurfen sich, baten um Guade, lieferten ihre Waffen ab und harreten deduldig dessen, das da kommen soll"

Das Colberg'sche Regiment: Scene aus der Schlacht bei Bautzen, den 20ten und 21ten Mai 1813

Colored lithograph by Remy after Elzholtz; wounded officer with aides on rocky knoll in foreground, battle on plain in left background. Colored lithograph by Remy after Elzholtz; wounded officer with aides on rocky knoll in foreground, battle on plain in left background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; small repaired tear in margin. New York, Maurice Sloog, 1950.

Das Carthesianische Teufelchen

A miniature Napoleon is held within a glass bottle. Two men look and point at him. A miniature Napoleon is held within a glass bottle. Two men look and point at him. Not in Broadley or BM catalogue. Dialogue: Man: Ey, Ey, Camerad, du hast dich ja recht ins Enge gezogen

Das Brookthor in Hamburg, während der Belagerungszeit, 1813-14, und die Elbbrücke bis zur ersten Fähre

7th in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; line of mounted (Hamburg?) dragoons crossing bridge over river in winter, 2 officers in foreground, 2 standing officers in capes in lower right corner. 7th in collection of 12 colored lithographs by and after Suhr; line of mounted (Hamburg?) dragoons crossing bridge over river in winter, 2 officers in foreground, 2 standing officers in capes in lower right corner. Oblong folio, unbound; in gray cloth slipcase, blue leather label stamped gold "Suhr. War Scenes. 1813-16"; some yellowed, some foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Das Bataillon der Loeschanstalt in Frankfurt

Colored lithograph of uniform group standing before portal and tower, water-wagon etc. at right Colored lithograph of uniform group standing before portal and tower, water-wagon etc. at right Oblong folio; margins intact; slightly yellowed, clean New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956

Das Bankett im K.K. Ceremondiensale

Tinted lithograph by Joh. Nep. Geiger after Alt, printed by Johann Höfelich; banquet scene in palace hall, table at right, footmen, women and military figures at left. Tinted lithograph by Joh. Nep. Geiger after Alt, printed by Johann Höfelich; banquet scene in palace hall, table at right, footmen, women and military figures at left. Oblong folio; margins intact; soiled, margins foxed and worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Dartmoor Camp 1873

Dartmoor Camp 1873

Brown University

Lithograph by MacLure & MacDonald after Lt. L.G. Fawkes, R.A., dated Sept. 1873 by artist; groups of officers in conversation etc., outdoors, tents in background. Lithograph by MacLure & MacDonald after Lt. L.G. Fawkes, R.A., dated Sept. 1873 by artist; groups of officers in conversation etc., outdoors, tents in background. In August 1873, the First and Second Divisions consisting of 12,000 soldiers and 2,100 horses gathered on Dartmoor for two weeks of maneuvers with the main camp being on Ringmoor Down. The exercises were carried out over a wide area of the moor but had to be called off due to bad weather. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Darstellung des Treffens an den Süffelbach bey Strasbürg

Colored aquatint by Susemihl and Schnell after Perglas; panoramic battle scene in rolling countryside, small figures of officers and soldiers in foreground. Colored aquatint by Susemihl and Schnell after Perglas; panoramic battle scene in rolling countryside, small figures of officers and soldiers in foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; upper margin trimmed; margins slightly worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1948.

Darstellung des K.K. Bürger-Militärs, der königl. Frei- und Krönungsstadt Pressburg

Lithograph by Strohmeyer; central ill. of parade before Emperor in city square, 6 illustrations of uniform groups above and below, arms at top, trophies at left and right. Lithograph by Strohmeyer; central ill. of parade before Emperor in city square, 6 illustrations of uniform groups above and below, arms at top, trophies at left and right. Large oblong folio; margins; foxed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1963.