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

Concert aux Avant Poste

Concert aux Avant Poste

Brown University

Photogravure plate after painting by Neuville, 1882; group of 8 French soldiers relaxing in building yard, one playing piano. Photogravure plate after painting by Neuville, 1882; group of 8 French soldiers relaxing in building yard, one playing piano. Oblong giant folio; margins; clean. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2005

Concedam nulli dum Spiritus hos regit artus

One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure holding musket over left shoulder. One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure holding musket over left shoulder. Bound in red morocco and red marble boards stamped gold "Heinrich Ulrich - Military Costume - c. 1600"; margins trimmed close, slightly soiled. Series title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Con l'arti, e con le frodi, miei cari affascinati...

First 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; figure of French female Liberty, with flag and red cap, being burned at stake in center, French troops led away as prisoners at left, Austrian(?) soldiers plucking chickens at right; verse inscription below. First 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; figure of French female Liberty, with flag and red cap, being burned at stake in center, French troops led away as prisoners at left, Austrian(?) soldiers plucking chickens at right; verse inscription below. Oblong folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. 'In Roveredo". N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Comte de Lallier.

Comte de Lallier.

Brown University

Original unsigned sanguine drawing by (Casanova); full-length profile portrait of officer in uniform, walking stick or baton in right hand, left hand resting on buckled-on sword. Original unsigned sanguine drawing by (Casanova); full-length profile portrait of officer in uniform, walking stick or baton in right hand, left hand resting on buckled-on sword. Narrow upright folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger

Compnie. d'Élite Régt. de Chasseurs à Cheval, c. 1812

Original watercolor signed by de Rochefort; charge of chasseurs against Russian in distance at left, walled city or fort in left background. Original watercolor signed by de Rochefort; charge of chasseurs against Russian in distance at left, walled city or fort in left background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.

Compie. Franches des Chausseurs de Montaigne de Principato Ultra ou Chasseurs Calabrais, 1806-1807

95th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in dark gray uniform, red trim, holding rifle, facing right. 95th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in dark gray uniform, red trim, holding rifle, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Compartment 5 on board troop ship

Original colored pencil sketch by Cohen; soldier aboard ship, lounging on narrow bunk, reading letter. Original colored pencil sketch by Cohen; soldier aboard ship, lounging on narrow bunk, reading letter. Oblong, in manila folder; no margins; soiled, lower right corner trimmed away.

Comparsa di Sua Msta. Cesa. dal Tempio dell' Eternita ... Nella Festa a Caullo.

Etching by Joannus Ossenbeck after van Hoy; view of carousel, floats, parade etc. in palace courtyard, spectators looking on from galleries. Etching by Joannus Ossenbeck after van Hoy; view of carousel, floats, parade etc. in palace courtyard, spectators looking on from galleries. Large oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; slightly worn and creased. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1966.

Company officer (1903-12)

One of a set of 15 hand colored photostats of uniforms and standards after D. Von Schriltz. Figure in brown with sword facing right. One of a set of 15 hand colored photostats of uniforms and standards after D. Von Schriltz. Figure in brown with sword facing right. Bound in tan cloth, white leather labels stamped gold. Von Schriltz, 1957.

Company officer

Company officer

Brown University

One of a collection of 12 watercolors of the 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn, 1876 uniforms. Officer in navy and light blue with pistol. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of the 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn, 1876 uniforms. Officer in navy and light blue with pistol. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Company officer

Company officer

Brown University

One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in blue and gray with left hand on hip. One of a collection of 14 watercolors of 107th Infantry (Seventh New York) uniforms from the 1930s. Figure in blue and gray with left hand on hip. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Company of Secession Cavalry surrendering to Colonel Wilcox, of the First Michigan Regiment, in front of the slave-pe...

Wood engraved plate; mounted officer surrendering sword to another between lines of troops at attention, buildings in background. From Harper's Weekly, June 15, 1861, page 372. Wood engraved plate; mounted officer surrendering sword to another between lines of troops at attention, buildings in background. From Harper's Weekly, June 15, 1861, page 372. Oblong medium folio, mounted on white paper; matted; margins trimmed; yellowed and stained. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.

Company guidon

Company guidon

Brown University

One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in blue holding flag with right hand. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in blue holding flag with right hand. Unbound; in black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Company commander

Company commander

Brown University

One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in blue with leather jacket standing next to light brown horse. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of uniforms of the 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn, 1876. Figure in blue with leather jacket standing next to light brown horse. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

Company clerk

Company clerk

Brown University

Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; soldier seated behind desk with typewriter, dated Aug. 43 Original pencil drawing on paper by Karl Rittmann; soldier seated behind desk with typewriter, dated Aug. 43 Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)

Company A polka

Company A polka

Brown University

composed by Harry Sanderson. For piano. Title page illustration: tinted lithograph portrait of a member of the 22nd Regiment N.G.S.N.Y. / "Endicott & Co. Lith." "Dedicated to the officers and members of the A Co. 22nd Regt. N.G.S.N.Y."

Compagnies de Discipline 1832: Compie. de fusiliers. Cie. de pionniers

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of rifleman and pioneer, both in brown overcoats and trousers, 1st with rifle, 2nd with pickaxe. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of rifleman and pioneer, both in brown overcoats and trousers, 1st with rifle, 2nd with pickaxe. Unbound; in blue marble board portfolio with gouache cover design, blue cloth back, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Compagnie du Génie et Conducteur du Génie, 1857

Original ink and watercolor drawing signed and dated by Toussaint; uniform group outdoors at Versailles. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed and dated by Toussaint; uniform group outdoors at Versailles. Upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Compagnie di Milizia Urbana di Genova, 1747: Droghieri. Cadetti di S. Vincenza

1 of 7 original ink and water-color drawings signed I. Cenni of uniforms, each showing two figures 1 of 7 original ink and water-color drawings signed I. Cenni of uniforms, each showing two figures Large upright portfolio; unbound in red cloth slip-case titled 'I. Cenni - Milizia Urbana di Genova, 1847 - Original Water Colors' 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/)

Compagnie di Milizia Urbana di Genova, 1747: Compagnie di Partoria. Repezzini

1 of 7 original ink and water-color drawings signed I. Cenni of uniforms, each showing two figures 1 of 7 original ink and water-color drawings signed I. Cenni of uniforms, each showing two figures Large upright portfolio; unbound in red cloth slip-case titled 'I. Cenni - Milizia Urbana di Genova, 1847 - Original Water Colors' 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/)

Compagnie di Milizia Urbana di Genova, 1747: Camorieri. Parrucchieri

1 of 7 original ink and water-color drawings signed I. Cenni of uniforms, each showing two figures 1 of 7 original ink and water-color drawings signed I. Cenni of uniforms, each showing two figures Large upright portfolio; unbound in red cloth slip-case titled 'I. Cenni - Milizia Urbana di Genova, 1847 - Original Water Colors' 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/)

Compagnie di Milizia Urbana di Genova, 1747 : Sartori. Castellari

1 of 7 original ink and water-color drawings signed I. Cenni of uniforms, each showing two figures 1 of 7 original ink and water-color drawings signed I. Cenni of uniforms, each showing two figures Large upright portfolio; unbound in red cloth slip-case titled 'I. Cenni - Milizia Urbana di Genova, 1847 - Original Water Colors' 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/)

Compagnie di Disciplina e Stabilimenti M. di pena

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/)

Compagnie de Gardiens de Marine... 1808

13th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of marine guard in navy blue uniform, yellow trim, looking toward left. 13th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of marine guard in navy blue uniform, yellow trim, looking toward left. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Compagnie de Débarquement

45th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; sailor in navy blue uniform, hands folded over rifle with bayonet. 45th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; sailor in navy blue uniform, hands folded over rifle with bayonet. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Comp: de Chasseurs, Troupes de Brunswic

One of a collection of 5 unsigned slightly crude watercolors of uniform figures in an album. Figure in green and white holding a rifle. One of a collection of 5 unsigned slightly crude watercolors of uniform figures in an album. Figure in green and white holding a rifle. Parchment, no title. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974. Title supplied by cataloger.