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

Cosaque au repos

Cosaque au repos

Brown University

5th in collection of 6 (of ?) colored and uncolored aquatint plates by Levachez after Vernet; this one colored; dismounted Cossack with lance, resting under tree beside horse, smaller mounted figures in background. 5th in collection of 6 (of ?) colored and uncolored aquatint plates by Levachez after Vernet; this one colored; dismounted Cossack with lance, resting under tree beside horse, smaller mounted figures in background. Folio, unbound; in 1/4 green leather and green cloth portfolio stamped gold "C. Vernet. Les Cosaques. c. 1810"; worn, soiled.

Cosaque Arnaute du pays de Crimée

40th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Cossack in blue striped shirt, holding whip, riding toward left. 40th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Cossack in blue striped shirt, holding whip, riding toward left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. 'Troupes Russes 40'. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Cosaken Hettmann

Cosaken Hettmann

Brown University

One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. One of a collection of 28 original sepia wash drawings of mounted uniform figures, showing Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Russian and Turkish uniforms; each with ink or pencil title on verso and with endorsement by Censor Twerdy, dated 29 7ber 1818. Small; bound in 3/4 red leather tooled gold and marble boards with red leather cover label stamped gold "Uniformen"; drawings slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1963.

Cosack mode of attack -- plate 1 -- Drawn after Nature and dedicated to Napoleon the Great: Drawn after nature and de...

Colored wood-engraving; three Cossacks on horseback charge at two French hussars Colored wood-engraving; three Cossacks on horseback charge at two French hussars Published January 1, 1813 by S Knight, late Walker & Knight, No. 3 Sweetings Alley, Royal Exchange Caption: Pubd Jany 1st, 1813 by S. Knight, late Walker & Knight No 3 Sweeting & Alley Royl Exch

Corvées militaires. no. 12

Engraved plate with 4 illustrations of artilleryman preparing to fire cannon. Engraved plate with 4 illustrations of artilleryman preparing to fire cannon. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; worn, repaired tear. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

Corvée de Quartier

Corvée de Quartier

Brown University

16th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; cleaning-boy in teal jacket, red trousers and kepi, holding broom under arm. 16th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; cleaning-boy in teal jacket, red trousers and kepi, holding broom under arm. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

Corvée de bombes. Mars 1855

Original charcoal drawing touched with watercolor signed by Beaurepaire; soldiers at front carrrying cannonballs under supervision of officer. Original charcoal drawing touched with watercolor signed by Beaurepaire; soldiers at front carrrying cannonballs under supervision of officer. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960.

Corsican Rangers

Corsican Rangers

Brown University

62nd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; figure of rifleman in green jacket, light blue trousers, scarlet trim, walking toward right. 62nd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; figure of rifleman in green jacket, light blue trousers, scarlet trim, walking toward right. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Corpus Osnabruck

Corpus Osnabruck

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. One figure seated in chair, the other standing and pointing with right hand. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. One figure seated in chair, the other standing and pointing with right hand. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Corpus Domini procession passing through columns (toward left)

2nd in suite of 4 ink and watercolor drawings by Pelleri; procession passing beneath enormous columns toward left watched by men and women. 2nd in suite of 4 ink and watercolor drawings by Pelleri; procession passing beneath enormous columns toward left watched by men and women. Giant oblong folio, mounted on gray board, matted; margins; clean, brilliant; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection. N.Y., H.P. Kraus, 1952. title provided by cataloger

Corpulent hussar on horseback

3rd in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; overweight hussar, holding sabre, riding toward right. 3rd in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; overweight hussar, holding sabre, riding toward right. Oblong small folio, unbound; mounted and bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Army in Poland, 1858-50 - original drawings". title provided by cataloger

Corpulent hussar in cart stuck in mud

22nd in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; chubby hussar in cart stuck in mud, assisted by five soldiers or peasants in fur hats. 22nd in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous military types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; chubby hussar in cart stuck in mud, assisted by five soldiers or peasants in fur hats. Oblong small folio, unbound; mounted and bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Army in Poland, 1858-50 - original drawings". title provided by cataloger

Corps-de-Garde

Corps-de-Garde

Brown University

Lithograph by Eugene Leroux after Decamps, numbered 238, from 'Les Artistes Anciens et Modernes'; 2 seated soldiers conversing, other soldiers in porch or shed in background. Lithograph by Eugene Leroux after Decamps, numbered 238, from 'Les Artistes Anciens et Modernes'; 2 seated soldiers conversing, other soldiers in porch or shed in background. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; soiled.

Corps of Royal Engineers, 1772-1914

Original unsigned watercolor (by Dellow); center design of arms of Royal Engineers, 3 rows of 4 uniform figures each, showing uniforms 1772-1914. Original unsigned watercolor (by Dellow); center design of arms of Royal Engineers, 3 rows of 4 uniform figures each, showing uniforms 1772-1914. Upright medium folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1975.

Corps municipal, de la ville de Paris. Garde à cheval en grande tenue

Colored lithograph by Delaporte; mounted uniform figure, smaller standing figure at right showing rear of uniform, Arc du Caroussel in left background. Colored lithograph by Delaporte; mounted uniform figure, smaller standing figure at right showing rear of uniform, Arc du Caroussel in left background. Upright folio; margins intact. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962.

Corps du Génie. 1777-1806

One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue, arms folded, facing left. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue, arms folded, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.

Corps des Handelstandes

Corps des Handelstandes

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving; single uniform figure with gun, facing right, outdoors. Hand-colored engraving; single uniform figure with gun, facing right, outdoors. Margins severely trimmed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Corps der Wiener Freiwilliger

One of a pair of hand-colored engravings by and after Löschenkohl; standing uniform figures, outdoors. [See also: Die Universitäts Brigade.] One of a pair of hand-colored engravings by and after Löschenkohl; standing uniform figures, outdoors. [See also: Die Universitäts Brigade.] Narrow small upright folio; margins severely trimmed; creased, worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Corps der Königl. Preuss: Armee

Same group scene as engraving by Rugendas, but by M.A. Lotter after Probst and with variant coloring. Same group scene as engraving by Rugendas, but by M.A. Lotter after Probst and with variant coloring. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; foxing. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1965.

Corps der Königl. Preuss: Armee

One of a suite of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups by and after Rugendas, numbered 39. [See also: Königl. Preussische Generalität (and) Königl. Preussische Infanterie.] One of a suite of 3 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform groups by and after Rugendas, numbered 39. [See also: Königl. Preussische Generalität (and) Königl. Preussische Infanterie.] Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Corps der K.K. freyen Academie der bildenden Künste

One of a collection of 4 hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures (probably after Mansfeld), this one numbered 6 and showing figure in gray facing forward and holding rifle with left hand. One of a collection of 4 hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures (probably after Mansfeld), this one numbered 6 and showing figure in gray facing forward and holding rifle with left hand. Small upright, margins; slightly foxed, in gray cloth portfolio, stamped red "Oesterr. Freikorps, c. 1800". Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Corps der Freywilligen zu Pferd

Unsigned colored engraved print; mounted figure of Austria volunteers officer, in pale blue uniform, red trim, tricorn, facing left; title on separate sheet below. Unsigned colored engraved print; mounted figure of Austria volunteers officer, in pale blue uniform, red trim, tricorn, facing left; title on separate sheet below. Upright narrow folio; no margins; clean.

Corps der Freÿwilligen von bürgerlichen Handelsstande in Wien

Unsigned colored engraved print; standing figure of volunteer infantryman in blue-gray uniform, tricorn, with grounded rifle; title on separate sheet below. Unsigned colored engraved print; standing figure of volunteer infantryman in blue-gray uniform, tricorn, with grounded rifle; title on separate sheet below. Upright narrow folio; no margins; clean.

Corps der Bürgerlichen Cavallerie

3rd of 3 engravings (this one uncolored) by Kininger; cavalry uniform group outdoors, landscape and cavalry squadron in background. 3rd of 3 engravings (this one uncolored) by Kininger; cavalry uniform group outdoors, landscape and cavalry squadron in background. Small oblong folio, 3 prints [cf. AuU1810f-1a-b]; margins trimmed close; slightly soiled; matted folio. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Corps de Garde dapres le tableau de Seb. Bourdon, gravé par Jac. Coelemans

Copper-engraving by Jac. Coelemans after Bourdon; group of soldiers in part-armor relaxing and playing cards inside archway of portal or dungeon. Copper-engraving by Jac. Coelemans after Bourdon; group of soldiers in part-armor relaxing and playing cards inside archway of portal or dungeon. Small upright folio; margins severely trimmed; yellowed. title: Corps de garde caption: d'apres le tableau Seb. Bourdon gravé par Jac. Coelemans.

Corps de Garde

Corps de Garde

Brown University

1st of 6 mounted engraved plate by and after Chedel; dedication pl. showing banner inscribed "Dedié à Monsieur le Comte Turpin de Crissé"; barracks scene with huge fireplace at far right. 1st of 6 mounted engraved plate by and after Chedel; dedication pl. showing banner inscribed "Dedié à Monsieur le Comte Turpin de Crissé"; barracks scene with huge fireplace at far right. Bound in beige cloth, brown leather label stamped brown; trimmed. Paris, Bihn, 1950.

Corporale Battaglia

Corporale Battaglia

Brown University

Color aquatint plate by Stuechi, apparently from a theatrical costume book, c. 1800; standing uniform figure of infantry non-commissioned officer, 3/4 rear view, outdoors in garden. Color aquatint plate by Stuechi, apparently from a theatrical costume book, c. 1800; standing uniform figure of infantry non-commissioned officer, 3/4 rear view, outdoors in garden. Small upright; margins. London, J. Hall, 1964.

Corporale 1746

Corporale 1746

Brown University

One of a collection of 4 unsigned ink and wtercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles on verso. [See also: Uffiziale Maggiore, Capitani e Bombisti and Comune Artiglierie]. One of a collection of 4 unsigned ink and wtercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles on verso. [See also: Uffiziale Maggiore, Capitani e Bombisti and Comune Artiglierie]. Small upright, one of 4 pieces, mounted together; margins intact; clean. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Corporal, Review order

Corporal, Review order

Brown University

One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates of uniform figures (after Capt. the Hon. George Cadogan); full-length figure facing forwards. One of a collection of 6 color lithograph plates of uniform figures (after Capt. the Hon. George Cadogan); full-length figure facing forwards. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Corporal, Infantry

Corporal, Infantry

Brown University

4th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing infantry corporal in dark blue jacket, light blue trousers, facing left; building in background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, Feb'y 24, 1901 4th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing infantry corporal in dark blue jacket, light blue trousers, facing left; building in background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, Feb'y 24, 1901 Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. N.Y., Putnam, 1951. Presented, 1983, by Miss Gail Ephram-Jones