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

Dama dei villagi del Centro

One of a collection of 9 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolors of costume figures and groups. Woman with rosary. One of a collection of 9 somewhat crude unsigned original watercolors of costume figures and groups. Woman with rosary. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold "Italian Costumes - Original Water Colors - c. 1800": clean, slightly yellowed. London, Sotheby auction, 1954.

Dall'empia Loggia e dal ricetto ascoso...

Fourth in collection of eight hand-colored, engraved caricature plates on War of the Second Coalition, as fought in Italy by England, Austria and Russia against France; female figure of French Liberty mounted on pyramid of shoulders of clerics, politicians, etc., being forced into arms of Medusa figure at right, by phalanx of Allied soldiers in road at left; verse inscription below. Fourth in collection of eight hand-colored, engraved caricature plates on War of the Second Coalition, as fought in Italy by England, Austria and Russia against France; female figure of French Liberty mounted on pyramid of shoulders of clerics, politicians, etc., being forced into arms of Medusa figure at right, by phalanx of Allied soldiers in road at left; verse inscription below. Oblong folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label st. gold; clean. 'IRoveredo, Agosto 1799'. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Dalkeith Palace the day of the Levee

One of a pair of lithographs by Andrew Maclure & Archibald Gray Macdonald after Maclure; view of country house with garden tents, carriages arriving, small figures of soldiers in foreground, men, women and children watching in left foreground. [See also: Triumphal Arch, Perth]. One of a pair of lithographs by Andrew Maclure & Archibald Gray Macdonald after Maclure; view of country house with garden tents, carriages arriving, small figures of soldiers in foreground, men, women and children watching in left foreground. [See also: Triumphal Arch, Perth]. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Daleel Khan a celebrated general under the Emperor Abdullah

Unsigned original gouache; full-length portrait of Daleel (or Dilir) Khan with spear and shield, on rearing horse facing left, flowers in foreground. Unsigned original gouache; full-length portrait of Daleel (or Dilir) Khan with spear and shield, on rearing horse facing left, flowers in foreground. Small upright folio; colored border; clean. London, Maggs, 1964.

Dagobert Comte de Wurmser

One of a pair of engraved plates by and after Löschenkohl; oval bust portraits in uniform in enframements with foliage. [See also: Theodore Baron de Rouvroy.] One of a pair of engraved plates by and after Löschenkohl; oval bust portraits in uniform in enframements with foliage. [See also: Theodore Baron de Rouvroy.] Upright; plate marks, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Dabad Ziaret, of Shaik Rakeem Dad, Ishpan, near Gundumuk, Afghanistan, 17th April 1879: By going round this Ziaret an...

Wash and watercolor signed and dated by Simpson; group of men dancing around stone structure, mountains in background. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, September 13, 1879 Wash and watercolor signed and dated by Simpson; group of men dancing around stone structure, mountains in background. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, September 13, 1879 Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953. 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/)

Da ein verwegner Streich auf ein Palanck zuwagen, Wird diesem kühnen Volck die Ordre aufgetragen, Sie Steh'n auf erst...

29th of large mezzotint plates by and after Rugendas; cavalry troop forming up in right background, mounted officers in left foreground, one reading note; verse text below. 29th of large mezzotint plates by and after Rugendas; cavalry troop forming up in right background, mounted officers in left foreground, one reading note; verse text below. Large oblong folio, some matted; most with margins intact; some soiled and worn. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

D'Aujourd'hui en Huit

D'Aujourd'hui en Huit

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Engraving by and after Naudet, dated 1824 by artist, numbered 2; Hussar bidding young woman good-bye at door. Engraving by and after Naudet, dated 1824 by artist, numbered 2; Hussar bidding young woman good-bye at door. Small upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Presented by M. Ducharte, Paris, 1947. Title: D'Aujourd'hui en huit. Caption: Chez Martinet Printed Signature: Caroline Naudet 1824 Annotation: (illeg) Louis Philippe Number: No.2

D' Animaux Malfaisants. C'etoit un Très Bon Plat.

Sepia aquatint caricature; 'Counter-revolutionary satire: Lafayette as horse at left, Bailly as cock centre with a cat next to him, and Duc d'Orleans as kangaroo at right round open fire, in circle' -- British Museum. Advertised in the 'Journal de la Cour et de la Ville' for November 1791 Sepia aquatint caricature; 'Counter-revolutionary satire: Lafayette as horse at left, Bailly as cock centre with a cat next to him, and Duc d'Orleans as kangaroo at right round open fire, in circle' -- British Museum. Advertised in the 'Journal de la Cour et de la Ville' for November 1791 Upright; margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1957.

D.L.I.

D.L.I.

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Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; officer and infantryman standing at corner of barracks, 2 soldiers carrying large trophy approaching at left. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; officer and infantryman standing at corner of barracks, 2 soldiers carrying large trophy approaching at left. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

D.G. Farragut, Admiral, U.S.N.

Steel-engraving by Buttre after photograph by Gurney & Son; bust portrait in uniform. Steel-engraving by Buttre after photograph by Gurney & Son; bust portrait in uniform. Upright; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Argosy, 1954.

D.G. Farragut

D.G. Farragut

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Steel-engraving by S. Hollyer; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Steel-engraving by S. Hollyer; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1962.

D.C. Kashmir Infantry Brigade, 1937

6th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; standing officer in light brown uniform, scarlet trim and turban, facing left. 6th in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; standing officer in light brown uniform, scarlet trim and turban, facing left. Unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1959.

D. Luigi d'Aquino e Balena Princ: di Caramanico

One of a collection of 16 unsigned ink or pencil military portraits of officers attributed to Schell, including 1 of Lord Acton, Lord High Admiral of the Two Sicilies. This one numbered B27; each accompanied by 1 page of typewritten biographical information by Hans von Bourcy, Vienna; portrait of young nobleman in long coat, wearing sword, holding hat, facing right. One of a collection of 16 unsigned ink or pencil military portraits of officers attributed to Schell, including 1 of Lord Acton, Lord High Admiral of the Two Sicilies. This one numbered B27; each accompanied by 1 page of typewritten biographical information by Hans von Bourcy, Vienna; portrait of young nobleman in long coat, wearing sword, holding hat, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, marked "27" in upper right corner; some fading, discoloration.

D Battery (Wellington) N.Z. Regt. Artillery Volunteers 1901

One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform, standing. One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform, standing. Unbound, in tan cloth slip-case, black leather label st. gold. London, Lawson, 1966.

Czechische Infanterie in englischem Dienst 1940

One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Figure in khaki with rifle facing left. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. Figure in khaki with rifle facing left. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.

Cymbalist

Cymbalist

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One of a collection of 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group, copied from original in the British Museum, plus manuscript muster-roll of officers. Figure in yellow and white and red boots playing cymbals. One of a collection of 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group, copied from original in the British Museum, plus manuscript muster-roll of officers. Figure in yellow and white and red boots playing cymbals. Unbound; in tan board portfolio, pink paper cover label lettered black, slightly yellowed. London, Francis Edwards, 1952.

Cutwal of 33rd. Regt. Madras N.I.

One of a pair of unsigned original watercolors; standing figure in claret-color turban, shawl and trousers, white kaftan. [See also: Jalian Corps, Moulmain compound of Burma.] One of a pair of unsigned original watercolors; standing figure in claret-color turban, shawl and trousers, white kaftan. [See also: Jalian Corps, Moulmain compound of Burma.] Small upright, matted together; margins; slightly worn. London, Spencer, 1952.

Custozza den XXV Juli MDCCCXLVIII

Lithograph by Franz Adam after Albrecht Adam; group of mounted officers in foreground, troops marching into battle in background. Lithograph by Franz Adam after Albrecht Adam; group of mounted officers in foreground, troops marching into battle in background. Large oblong folio; margins intact; foxed, 1 corner torn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Custer's funeral march

Custer's funeral march

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by C. Kinkel. Caption title. Wood-engraved illustration by E. Sears (after photograph by David Frances Barry): bust portrait of Custer. "In Memoriam. Gen. George A. Custer"--cover.

Curtius in vastum sese telluris hiatum ... Dura pati, et putris sydera vincat humus. F.Estius

Engraving after Goltzius. 'Marcus Curtius holding out a baton and riding on a rearing horse, to left; beyond a street scene with Marcus Curtius riding into [over] a chasm' -- British Museum. From series: Roman heroes Engraving after Goltzius. 'Marcus Curtius holding out a baton and riding on a rearing horse, to left; beyond a street scene with Marcus Curtius riding into [over] a chasm' -- British Museum. From series: Roman heroes Wuppertal, Schmidt and Green, 2011

Curtis's quick step

Curtis's quick step

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Composed for, and respectfully dedicated to Capt. Geo. T. Curtis, officers and members of the Rifle Rangers by Nolcini. Cover lith. ill. by Bufford after Lydiston entitled "View of the encampment at New Bedford, August 5, 1840." The cover also includes the note that it was "first published and sold at the fair in aid of the Bunker Hill Monument, Sept.7, 1840." This eight-day fair was organized by a ladies' committee to raise funds for the completion of the Bunker Hill monument.

Curtis's quick step

Curtis's quick step

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Composed for, and respectfully dedicated to Capt. Geo. T. Curtis, officers and members of the Rifle Rangers by Nolcini. Cover lith. ill. by Bufford after Lydiston entitled "View of the encampment at New Bedford, August 5, 1840." The cover also includes the note that it was "first published and sold at the fair in aid of the Bunker Hill Monument, Sept.7, 1840." This eight-day fair was organized by a ladies' committee to raise funds for the completion of the Bunker Hill monument.

Curiós y Verdader Romanç: ab lo qual se fa veurer los estragos que va causá un Cargol tres dies avans del Diluvi Univ...

One of 2 printed song sheets, published by Successor de Antón Bosch, each with crude wood engraved head piece illustration of soldiers fighting against an enormous snail. One of 2 printed song sheets, published by Successor de Antón Bosch, each with crude wood engraved head piece illustration of soldiers fighting against an enormous snail. Small upright folio, margins; worn, yellowed. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1956.

Curiós y Verdader Romanç: ab lo qual se fa veurer los estragos que va causá un Cargol tres dies avans del Diluvi Univ...

One of 2 printed song sheets, printed by "El Abanico"; with crude wood engraved head piece illustration of soldiers fighting against an enormous snail. One of 2 printed song sheets, printed by "El Abanico"; with crude wood engraved head piece illustration of soldiers fighting against an enormous snail. Small upright folio; margins; hole through lower right corner; worn, discolored. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1956.

Curiae postica pars, unacum statione praetoria e regione piscariae Vratislaviae = Vüe de l'hôtel de Ville de derriere...

Hand-colored copper-engraved optique by G.B. Probst after Wernher; view in city square with pedestrians, vehicles etc., and large group of grenadier guards. Hand-colored copper-engraved optique by G.B. Probst after Wernher; view in city square with pedestrians, vehicles etc., and large group of grenadier guards. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Curassier du 5ième Regiment

One of a collection of manuscript title-page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Rear view of figure with rifle and sword. One of a collection of manuscript title-page and 49 (of 62) numbered ink drawings of uniform figures signed and dated by Zimmermann. Rear view of figure with rifle and sword. Small, yellowed; bound in 1/4 dark blue morocco and blue marble boards stamped gold "Zimmermann. Troupes de la Grande Armée 1808. Original Drawings". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Cupid or Putto swinging drapery in ornamental border

One of a suite of engraved plates; this one title plate of cupid or putto swinging drapery in ornamental border. 13 numbered plates of figures in military costume, all by Heinrich Ulrich (probably after P. Mayr). One of a suite of engraved plates; this one title plate of cupid or putto swinging drapery in ornamental border. 13 numbered plates of figures in military costume, all by Heinrich Ulrich (probably after P. Mayr). Mounted; bound in maroon cloth, red leather label stamped gold "H. Ulrich & P. Mayr - Military Costume - c. 1590"; margins of plate trimmed close, plated foxed. Series title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Cuneo - Brescia

Cuneo - Brescia

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1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957. 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/)

Cumurgi, chargonier

Cumurgi, chargonier

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One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure carrying basket of coal on his back. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure carrying basket of coal on his back. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold; clean.