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

Darstellung des Bürger-Militärs der k.k. Haupt-und Residenzstadt Wien

Color lithograph by and after Sontag; 11 color lithograph illustrations of uniform figures or pairs, 1 color lithograph illustration of parade scene, all in uncolored lithograph enframement with trophies and 12 vignettes of historical military scenes; color lithograph Imperial arms at top. Color lithograph by and after Sontag; 11 color lithograph illustrations of uniform figures or pairs, 1 color lithograph illustration of parade scene, all in uncolored lithograph enframement with trophies and 12 vignettes of historical military scenes; color lithograph Imperial arms at top. Large upright folio, matted giant folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1952.

Darstellung der Vertheidigung und Zerstörung der Brücke über den Necker Strom bei Kanstadt im Treffen am 21ten July 1796

Color lithograph after (Malek), printed by Höfelich; battle on bridge outside city walls, firing from tower and walls at left, troop formations and battle in valley and ridges in right background. Color lithograph after (Malek), printed by Höfelich; battle on bridge outside city walls, firing from tower and walls at left, troop formations and battle in valley and ridges in right background. Mounted on gray paper; margins, legend etc. entirely trimmed away; mount worn and stained, matted together with uncolored plate. London, Maggs, 1951.

Darstellung der Vertheidigung und Zerstörung der Brücke über den Necker Strom bei Kanstadt im Treffen am 21ten July 1796

Lithograph after Malek, printed by Hölich; battle on bridge outside city walls, firing from tower and walls at left, troop formations and battle in valley and ridges in right background. Lithograph after Malek, printed by Hölich; battle on bridge outside city walls, firing from tower and walls at left, troop formations and battle in valley and ridges in right background. Large oblong folio; margins; worn, foxed, torn, matted giant folio. London, Maggs, 1951.

Darstellung der samtlich K.K.Osterreichische Infanterie / Tableau Géneral de l'Infanterie Autrichienne (copy 2)

One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates by H. Mansfeld, Rahl, Alberto and Enrico Adam after Kobell of large outdoor group of Austrian soldiers with city and river in background; women standing near wagons, two children in left foreground. One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates by H. Mansfeld, Rahl, Alberto and Enrico Adam after Kobell of large outdoor group of Austrian soldiers with city and river in background; women standing near wagons, two children in left foreground. Large oblong folio, margins trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Presented 1931, by John Nicholas Brown.

Darstellung der samtlich K.K.Osterreichische Infanterie / Tableau Géneral de l'Infanterie Autrichienne

One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates by H. Mansfeld, Rahl, Alberto and Enrico Adam after Kobell of large outdoor group of Austrian soldiers with city and river in background; women standing near wagons, two children in left foreground. One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates by H. Mansfeld, Rahl, Alberto and Enrico Adam after Kobell of large outdoor group of Austrian soldiers with city and river in background; women standing near wagons, two children in left foreground. Oblong folio, no margins, caption absent.

Darstellung der samtlich K.K.Osterreichische Cavallerie / Tableau Géneral de la Cavallerie Autrichienne

One of a pair of hand colored engraved plates after Kobell, one being by H. Mansfeld, the other being a proof without letters; large group of cavalry on manoeuver fields with river in distance, child in right foreground One of a pair of hand colored engraved plates after Kobell, one being by H. Mansfeld, the other being a proof without letters; large group of cavalry on manoeuver fields with river in distance, child in right foreground Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean.

Darstellung der samtlich K.K. Osterreichische Infanterie

One of a pair of hand colored engraved plates after Kobell, one being by H. Mansfeld, the other being a proof without letters; large group of infantry on field or parade ground, women visitors in the backgorund. One of a pair of hand colored engraved plates after Kobell, one being by H. Mansfeld, the other being a proof without letters; large group of infantry on field or parade ground, women visitors in the backgorund. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean.

Darstellung der Russisch-Kaiserlichen Cavallerie

7th in collection of hand-colored engraved plates by Mansfeld, Rahl, A. and E. Adam after Kobell; massed cavalry in review in dry hill country, mounted officer at center, camp followers including women and children and wagons in foreground. 7th in collection of hand-colored engraved plates by Mansfeld, Rahl, A. and E. Adam after Kobell; massed cavalry in review in dry hill country, mounted officer at center, camp followers including women and children and wagons in foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean.

Darstellung der Militairischen Festlichkeit, welche aus Veranlassung der füfzighährigen Jubelfeyer Sr. k. Hoheit des ...

Color lithograph by and after Wolf; military parade passing through triumphal arch and columns at left towards banquet pavilion at right, numerous men, women, and children spectators in foreground. Color lithograph by and after Wolf; military parade passing through triumphal arch and columns at left towards banquet pavilion at right, numerous men, women, and children spectators in foreground. Large oblong folio; margins trimmed; soiled; matted. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1952.

Darstellung der Königlich Preussischen Cavallerie in 41 Figuren: woraus di Uniformirung eines jeden Regiments, die Ab...

Variant of plate 11, showing different cross-belts and difference in drawing, or showing epaulets of Garde-Dragoner figure. Variant of plate 11, showing different cross-belts and difference in drawing, or showing epaulets of Garde-Dragoner figure. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean.

Darstellung der Königl. Preussischen Infanterie in vierzig Figuren

1 (of 16) colored aquatint plates, by Jügel after Lieder, of uniform figures, as follows : Unterofficer in Parade (1. Corps.), Gemeiner, im Marchanzug (4.Corps.), Speilmann (6.Corps.), Landwehrmann (8.Corps.), Officier in Parade (2.Corps.). 1 (of 16) colored aquatint plates, by Jügel after Lieder, of uniform figures, as follows : Unterofficer in Parade (1. Corps.), Gemeiner, im Marchanzug (4.Corps.), Speilmann (6.Corps.), Landwehrmann (8.Corps.), Officier in Parade (2.Corps.). Oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956.

Darstellung der Königl. Preussischen Infanterie

Prospectus for color reprint edition, having printed text on one side and color proof of plate 5 on the other; by F. Jugel after Lieder; 3 uniform figures performing rifle evolutions. Prospectus for color reprint edition, having printed text on one side and color proof of plate 5 on the other; by F. Jugel after Lieder; 3 uniform figures performing rifle evolutions. Upright folio, unbound, creased; repaired tear.

Darstellung der Königl. Englischen Landtruppen im Lager. Armée Anglaise en Campagne = Armée Anglaise en Campagne

Partially hand colored engraving (after Kobell); uniform group of officers and soldiers mounted and dismounted, relaxing etc. near tents in camp, infantry forming up in right background. [Companion print to Darstellung der englischen Marine]. Partially hand colored engraving (after Kobell); uniform group of officers and soldiers mounted and dismounted, relaxing etc. near tents in camp, infantry forming up in right background. [Companion print to Darstellung der englischen Marine]. Oblong folio, matted; margins.

Darstellung der Königl. Bayrischen Truppen. Tableau des Troupes Bavaroises

Hand colored engraving (after Wilhelm Kobell?); large group of soldiers outdoors, vivandière talking to soldier in left background. Hand colored engraving (after Wilhelm Kobell?); large group of soldiers outdoors, vivandière talking to soldier in left background. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Darstellung der Kaiserlich Russischen Armée. 1te Abth.

Hand-colored engraving by Hilscher after Opitz; Emperor with suite, mounted in center, at military review showing numerous uniforms. Hand-colored engraving by Hilscher after Opitz; Emperor with suite, mounted in center, at military review showing numerous uniforms. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956.

Darstellung der Grossherzoglichen u. Kurfürstlich Hessischen Armée

Hand-colored engraving by Hilscher after Opitz; large military review on plain, city in left distance, carriage with women in right center background. Hand-colored engraving by Hilscher after Opitz; large military review on plain, city in left distance, carriage with women in right center background. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean, repaired tears in upper and lower margins. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956.

Darstellung der Gedächtnisfeier der Ertheihung des Grenadiermarsches als Auszeichnung in der Schlacht bei Wagram, am ...

Hand-colored lithograph by Zänkert after Gruber, printed by Hennig; military ceremony on parade ground surrounded by barracks etc. and hollow square of troops. Hand-colored lithograph by Zänkert after Gruber, printed by Hennig; military ceremony on parade ground surrounded by barracks etc. and hollow square of troops. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled in lower margin, corner torn and repaired. London, Maggs, 1951.

Darstellung der englischen Marine. Tableau de la marine anglais

Hand-colored engraving (after Kobell); large uniform group on seashore, showing infantry, marines, sailors, whaleboats arriving from ships in background. Hand-colored engraving (after Kobell); large uniform group on seashore, showing infantry, marines, sailors, whaleboats arriving from ships in background. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean.

Darstellung der am 22ten Januar 1815 während der Anwesenheit der hohen verbündeten Monarchen in Wien auf allerhöchste...

Hand colored engraving after Reinhold; view of sled-race near Schönbrunn, showing Imperial sledges in center, numerous men, women and children watching. Hand colored engraving after Reinhold; view of sled-race near Schönbrunn, showing Imperial sledges in center, numerous men, women and children watching. Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; margins; margins worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.

Danse Tcherkasse

Danse Tcherkasse

Brown University

4th in collection of 4 colored plates after Karnejeff (Korneev), printed by Scotnikoff; camp scene in arid mountains, showing Circassians dancing to long pipes played by two musicians, mounted soldiers watching, other soldiers (in Western dress - 1 playing lute) seated at tent door at right, near child with dog, Circassian explaining to two soldiers, one of whom is a Cossack, and woman on left. From 'Les peuples de la Russie, ou description des moeurs, usages et costumes des diverses nations de l’Empire de Russie', by Karl, Graf von Rechberg und Rothenlöwen. Paris: D. Colas, 1812-13. [See: https://envisioning-alaska.org/authors/korneev-emelian-mikhailovich] 4th in collection of 4 colored plates after Karnejeff (Korneev), printed by Scotnikoff; camp scene in arid mountains, showing Circassians dancing to long pipes played by two musicians, mounted soldiers watching, other soldiers (in Western dress - 1 playing lute) seated at tent door at right, near child with dog, Circassian explaining to two soldiers, one of whom is a Cossack, and woman on left. From 'Les peuples de la Russie, ou description des moeurs, usages et costumes des diverses nations de l’Empire de Russie', by Karl, Graf von Rechberg und Rothenlöwen. Paris: D. Colas, 1812-13. [See: https://envisioning-alaska.org/authors/korneev-emelian-mikhailovich] Oblong large folio, matted; margins intact; clean.

Danse de Cosaques devant S.M. le Tzar

Original round ink drawing, unsigned; probably for book or magazine illustration; Tsar and aides watching group of cossacks dancing near tent outside village. Original round ink drawing, unsigned; probably for book or magazine illustration; Tsar and aides watching group of cossacks dancing near tent outside village. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; edges slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

Dans Vermandois Infanterie

45th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; dragoon seated against wall, holding bottle, in conversation with gesticulating soldier or veteran in long coat; civilian walking in left background. 45th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; dragoon seated against wall, holding bottle, in conversation with gesticulating soldier or veteran in long coat; civilian walking in left background. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.

Danish infantry bivouac, 1848

Original pencil and wash drawing signed and dated by Simonsen; group of infantry soldiers sitting near fire in woods. Original pencil and wash drawing signed and dated by Simonsen; group of infantry soldiers sitting near fire in woods. Small oblong, matted medium folio; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger

Dänischer Dragoner 1864

Original pencil drawing by Braun; half-length figure (3/4 view from rear) of dragoon aiming carbine. Original pencil drawing by Braun; half-length figure (3/4 view from rear) of dragoon aiming carbine. Small oblong; margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Dänische-Deutsche Vorposten-Gefechte

Color lithographic caricature, being no. 32 of Satyrische Zeitbilder; group of German and Danish infantrymen in conversation, standing and sitting near trees, landscape background with small soldier figures. Color lithographic caricature, being no. 32 of Satyrische Zeitbilder; group of German and Danish infantrymen in conversation, standing and sitting near trees, landscape background with small soldier figures. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; slightly foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949.

Dänische Leib Regiment

Dänische Leib Regiment

Brown University

1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). 1 of 49 hand-colored engravings of single figures in uniform by and after Voigts. From 'Darstellung des uniforme der Königlich-Dänischen armee. In Ueberein Stimmung mit dem Königlich Reglement gezeichnet. MDCCCXVIII. D. Voigts fecit frem: Lieutenant im Holst Lanz Rgmt' (1818). Folio. Book-plate of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch Paris, G. Salet, 1951. 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/)

Daniel Lukatsy und Barothi, k.k. Soldaten vom Husaren-Regiment Erzherzog Leopold. Diese zwey Männer haben ihrem brave...

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. Soldier in white speaking to wounded soldier on the ground; troops marching in distance. Depicts the efforts of Lukatsy und Barothi to save the life of their colonel. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 1. 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. Soldier in white speaking to wounded soldier on the ground; troops marching in distance. Depicts the efforts of Lukatsy und Barothi to save the life of their colonel. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 1. 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.

Daniel Lukatsy und Barothi, k.k. Soldaten vom Husaren-Regiment Erzherzog Leopold. Diese zwey Männer haben ihrem brave...

One of a series of 12 colored engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger interleaved with 12 uncolored impression of same series. Uncolored impression of battle scene between mounted and unmounted soldiers. Depicts the efforts of Lukatsy und Barothi to save the life of their colonel. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 1. One of a series of 12 colored engraved plates of military and battle scenes by A. Bartsch after Kininger interleaved with 12 uncolored impression of same series. Uncolored impression of battle scene between mounted and unmounted soldiers. Depicts the efforts of Lukatsy und Barothi to save the life of their colonel. From series: Heroic deeds of Austrian soldiers, plate 1. Folio; 1/2 red cloth and red morocco stamped gold "Kininger and Bartsch - Zäge der Tapferkeit K.K. Soldaten"; margins trimmed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Daniel I, Fürst von Montenegro

Color lithograph after (Govanovitch, A.), dated 1853; 3/4-length portrait in semi-state (?) costume and cape, showing order, fur hat in hand. Color lithograph after (Govanovitch, A.), dated 1853; 3/4-length portrait in semi-state (?) costume and cape, showing order, fur hat in hand. Upright folio; margins; worn, soiled.

Damaged bridge over Elb-Brücke, Dresden, Germany, c. 1813

Hand-colored engraving, 3rd in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; view from riverbank of collapsed stone bridge, captured French officer, guarded by mounted Cossack, pushing wheelbarrow of stones along riverbank walkway, observed by men, woman and child at left. Hand-colored engraving, 3rd in collection of 8 watercolors and prints; view from riverbank of collapsed stone bridge, captured French officer, guarded by mounted Cossack, pushing wheelbarrow of stones along riverbank walkway, observed by men, woman and child at left. Oblong; margins; clean. title supplied by cataloger