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

Commandant d'Escadron au premier Regiment de Dragons

One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in green and orange on horse facing left. One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in green and orange on horse facing left. Small, unbound, slightly soiled; in blue cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Commandant au 1er Regt. des Hussards

One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appear in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in blue holding sword on brown horse facing left. One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand-colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appear in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in blue holding sword on brown horse facing left. Small, unbound, slightly yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Commandant au 1er Régiment des Chasseurs

One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in green on gray horse facing left. One of a suite of 34 (of 35?) hand colored engraved plates by and after Labrousse, St. Sauveur direx., of uniforms, including 16 military and naval uniforms, 1 of Agent Maritime, 17 of diplomatic, judicial, official and legislative dress; lacking plate 6, Agent du Directoire Exécutif dans les Colonies Françaises, which appears in Italian edition but not in French or English editions. Figure in green on gray horse facing left. Small, unbound, slightly yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Comforts of a bed of roses; - vide Charley's elucidation of Lord C__stl_r__gh's Speech! - a nightly scene near Clevel...

Charles James Fox and his wife sleep in a large bed amidst swirls of sheets and covers. Both are prey to disturbing dreams. Mr. Fox is harassed by the specter of William Pitt, who died earlier in 1806, who tugs at the right side of his collar and cries "Awake, arise, or be forever fallen!" Napoleon, the nightmare that plagues Fox, tugs the left side of his nightshirt. Pitt's ghost attempts to wake Fox from his sleep (he pulls away the drapery from the bed) and to alert him to the danger Napoleon brings. Napoleon arrives at the bedside, one foot on a cannon inscribed "Pour Subjuger le Monde." In his free hand he raises a sword--possibly to cut Fox's throat. Behind Napoleon, French troops arrive in a cloud of fog; the banner attached to the eagle reads: "Horrors of Invasion." An eagle wearing a collar that reads "Prussia" swoops down toward Fox's head. A skeletal harbinger of death emerges from the foot of the bed. The top part of his face is covered by a blanket while his grinning jaw is revealed. He carries a spear and holds an hourglass above his head to the level of the sleepers. A banner attached to the hourglass reads: "Intemperance, Dro[p]sy, Dissolution." Ironically, Fox died later in the same year as Pitt did. The ragged and worn quality of Fox's face suggests his failing health. A watch dog wears a collar that identifies him as "John Bull." He stands at the right of the skeleton and barks viciously at the vision of Napoleon. The dog also urinates on a sheet of paper under his foot: it is inscribed "List of the Broadbottoms" (of which Lord Casltereigh was a leader). The "Bed of Roses" to which the title alludes is clearly not comfortable or luxurious. While the coverlet on top of the bed is embroidered with roses, and the carpet on the floor is also decorated with the flower, a bramble bush, studded with menacing thorns--and few buds--emerges from under the bed itself. The branches of this bush are inscribed: "India Roses," French Roses," Emancipation Roses," "Coalition Roses," and "Volunteer Roses"--each of which is literally a thorn in Fox's side. Charles James Fox and his wife sleep in a large bed amidst swirls of sheets and covers. Both are prey to disturbing dreams. Mr. Fox is harassed by the specter of William Pitt, who died earlier in 1806, who tugs at the right side of his collar and cries "Awake, arise, or be forever fallen!" Napoleon, the nightmare that plagues Fox, tugs the left side of his nightshirt. Pitt's ghost attempts to wake Fox from his sleep (he pulls away the drapery from the bed) and to alert him to the danger Napoleon brings. Napoleon arrives at the bedside, one foot on a cannon inscribed "Pour Subjuger le Monde." In his free hand he raises a sword--possibly to cut Fox's throat. Behind Napoleon, French troops arrive in a cloud of fog; the banner attached to the eagle reads: "Horrors of Invasion." An eagle wearing a collar that reads "Prussia" swoops down toward Fox's head. A skeletal harbinger of death emerges from the foot of the bed. The top part of his face is covered by a blanket while his grinning jaw is revealed. He carries a spear and holds an hourglass above his head to the level of the sleepers. A banner attached to the hourglass reads: "Intemperance, Dro[p]sy, Dissolution." Ironically, Fox died later in the same year as Pitt did. The ragged and worn quality of Fox's face suggests his failing health. A watch dog wears a collar that identifies him as "John Bull." He stands at the right of the skeleton and barks viciously at the vision of Napoleon. The dog also urinates on a sheet of paper under his foot: it is inscribed "List of the Broadbottoms" (of which Lord Casltereigh was a leader). The "Bed of Roses" to which the title alludes is clearly not comfortable or luxurious. While the coverlet on top of the bed is embroidered with roses, and the carpet on the floor is also decorated with the flower, a bramble bush, studded with menacing thorns--and few buds--emerges from under the bed itself. The branches of this bush are inscribed: "India Roses," French Roses," Emancipation Roses," "Coalition Roses," and "Volunteer Roses"--each of which is literally a thorn in Fox's side. Inscription: Pubd April 21st 1806 by H. Humphrey 27 St. James's Street. Printed Signature: J. Gillray inv. & fect.

Comes a Wormser, Austriae Belli Dux

One of a collection of 13 engraved plates by Adam and after Adam and Joseph Kreutzinger and L. Bosch of military portraits. Figure with sword in left hand facing front. One of a collection of 13 engraved plates by Adam and after Adam and Joseph Kreutzinger and L. Bosch of military portraits. Figure with sword in left hand facing front. Unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Come! Come! Soldiers come!: as sung by the Vincent Glee Club

adapted & arranged to a popular quick step by Charles E. Horn, the poetry by Jonas B. Phillips, esq. Dedicated to the officers & members of the Light Guard. For chorus (ATBB) and piano. Cover title. Cover lith. ill. by G.W. Lewis: group of 9 soldiers around banquet table, one raising toast.

Come with me love o'er the bright blue wave

the poetry from the pen of F.W.N. Bayley ; music by Sidney Waller, author of the Sailors Tear, Love from the heart, My hearts true blue, &c., &c. Song; for voice and piano. Lithographic cover illustration by and after Browne published by Pendleton: scene of a naval officer leading a woman and her page-boy towards a waiting dory manned by two sailors, at wharf, moored ship and lighthouse in background.

Come on!: buy more Liberty Bonds

Poster showing wounded allied soldier standing over dead German soldier with bayonet ready. Poster showing wounded allied soldier standing over dead German soldier with bayonet ready. Upright folio.

Combattimento fattosi dalle Galleotte di S.M. Cesa. condotte dal Capitan Rodolfi contro Turchi sul Danubio salvate da...

Copper-engraving by and after Bouttats. 'Birds-eye view engraving shows large sail boats and smaller open rowboats on the Danube. In the foreground are Turkish soldiers on horseback and cannons, tents an infantry are just below along the bank of the river. A bridge leads across the river to a walled city around the base of a hill with a fortress at the top. Formations of troops and tent encampments are visible on the opposite shore on the outskirts of the walled city. In the upper right corner of the print are portraits of St. Frances Xavier standing and the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus sitting on a cloud. The number "480" is printed in the upper left hand corner of the print' -- Library of Congress. Copper-engraving by and after Bouttats. 'Birds-eye view engraving shows large sail boats and smaller open rowboats on the Danube. In the foreground are Turkish soldiers on horseback and cannons, tents an infantry are just below along the bank of the river. A bridge leads across the river to a walled city around the base of a hill with a fortress at the top. Formations of troops and tent encampments are visible on the opposite shore on the outskirts of the walled city. In the upper right corner of the print are portraits of St. Frances Xavier standing and the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus sitting on a cloud. The number "480" is printed in the upper left hand corner of the print' -- Library of Congress. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins; creased, one corner torn and repaired. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Combattimento di Melazzo

Tinted lithograph of the Battle of Milazzo. Tinted lithograph of the Battle of Milazzo. Large folio, matted; margins intact; clean

Combattimento a Rigutino presso Arezzo: Pochi Giovani Aretini attaccano arditamente un distaccamento di Gallo-Pollacc...

Hand-colored engraving by Cecchi, after Ermini; cavalry combat on the battlefield of Rigutino, May 14, 1799 Hand-colored engraving by Cecchi, after Ermini; cavalry combat on the battlefield of Rigutino, May 14, 1799 Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Combat sous Varna, le 26, 27 et 28 Septembre 1828. 34

7th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian grenadiers battling Turkish infantry on wooded ridge or hilltop, hills in background. 7th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian grenadiers battling Turkish infantry on wooded ridge or hilltop, hills in background. Oblong small folio; margins trimmed; edges soiled. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.

Combat sous Varna, le 13 Septembre (1789). 32

6th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian grenadiers attacking Turkish defenders outside fortress gates at left, sea in background. 6th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian grenadiers attacking Turkish defenders outside fortress gates at left, sea in background. Oblong small folio; margins; edges soiled. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.

Combat sous le fleuve Kamtschik le 15 8ber 1828. 40

8th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; scene of battle over blasted wooden bridge in mountainous forest background, Cossack lancers and Russian infantry at right attacking retreating Turks across bridge. 8th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; scene of battle over blasted wooden bridge in mountainous forest background, Cossack lancers and Russian infantry at right attacking retreating Turks across bridge. Oblong small folio; margins; edges soiled, damaged. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.

Combat sous Anana le 28 Mai 1828. 4

2nd of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian lancers attacking from right againt Turkish infantry, fortress at left, tops of masts of fleet of ships, sea in background. 2nd of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian lancers attacking from right againt Turkish infantry, fortress at left, tops of masts of fleet of ships, sea in background. Oblong small folio; margins; edges damaged, stains, mold on verso. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.

Combat scenes from the Shah Nameh

2nd in pair of original gouache paintings on manuscript pages; mounted warrior lifting 2nd warrior off his horse by his belt. 2nd in pair of original gouache paintings on manuscript pages; mounted warrior lifting 2nd warrior off his horse by his belt. Small upright folio, matted; margins; worn. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958.

Combat scenes from the Shah Nameh

1st in pair of original gouache paintings on manuscript pages; mounted warrior striking 2nd fleeing mounted warrior with ox-headed axe, infantrymen in background looking on from behind ridge. 1st in pair of original gouache paintings on manuscript pages; mounted warrior striking 2nd fleeing mounted warrior with ox-headed axe, infantrymen in background looking on from behind ridge. Small upright folio, matted; margins; worn. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958.

Combat scene. 291

Combat scene. 291

Brown University

One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. Two cavalrymen in battle, other soldiers firing behind fence in trees. One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. Two cavalrymen in battle, other soldiers firing behind fence in trees. Oblong, unbound, clean; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "I.G. Hertel. 18th Century Battle Scenes." Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Combat scene on Okinawa

Combat scene on Okinawa

Brown University

Original unsigned gouache drawing by McDermott; combat scene, American marines or infantrymen shown from behind, moving through rubble-strewn street, explosions in background. Original unsigned gouache drawing by McDermott; combat scene, American marines or infantrymen shown from behind, moving through rubble-strewn street, explosions in background. McDermott enlisted in the US Marine Corps in September 1942. He served as an combat artist with a map-making section and covered the campaigns on Guadalcanal, Guam and Okinawa. title provided by cataloger

Combat scene

Combat scene

Brown University

One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. Group of soldiers with swords raised in battle beneath tree. One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. Group of soldiers with swords raised in battle beneath tree. Oblong, unbound, upper right corner bent, slightly soiled; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "I.G. Hertel. 18th Century Battle Scenes, c. 1750". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

Combat près Muchi-Fisrelt le 2 Aoøt (1790)

15th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian cavalry storming Turkish military camp through low wooden stockade, tents, valley, mountains in background; note on verso reads : "Battle of Rumnik, August 1790". 15th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian cavalry storming Turkish military camp through low wooden stockade, tents, valley, mountains in background; note on verso reads : "Battle of Rumnik, August 1790". Oblong; margins trimmed; somewhat stained, foxed (mold on margins?). Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.

Combat près le village de Patnos le 9ber 1828. 43

10th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; cavalry combat between Cossacks and Turks, bare trees in right foregound, burning village in left background. 10th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; cavalry combat between Cossacks and Turks, bare trees in right foregound, burning village in left background. Oblong small folio; margins; edges soiled, damaged. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.

Combat près Kasaplar le 12 juin 1829. 58

14th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian infantry and Turkish cavalry and infantry clashing in foreground, on plain, village, mountains in background. 14th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian infantry and Turkish cavalry and infantry clashing in foreground, on plain, village, mountains in background. Oblong small folio; margins; edges soiled, damaged. Paris, Grangié sale, 1968.

Combat près Eslo Arnaulier le 17 Mai 1829. 54

12th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian infantry and Turkish cavalry clashing in foreground, rocky hills, a few palm trees in background. 12th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; Russian infantry and Turkish cavalry clashing in foreground, rocky hills, a few palm trees in background. Oblong small folio; margins; edges soiled, damaged. Paris, Grangié sale, 1968.

Combat près ... le 19 Octobre 1828. 44

9th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; massed Russian grenadiers defending against Turkish cavalry attack from right foreground, walled town, rocky pine forest in background. 9th of 15 (of ?) ink and watercolor drawings signed by Coppok; massed Russian grenadiers defending against Turkish cavalry attack from right foreground, walled town, rocky pine forest in background. Oblong small folio; margins; edges soiled, damaged. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.

Combat partiel d'Infanterie Autrichienne contre l'Infe. françoise

Colored engraving of close combat with bayonet and sword, wounded soldiers on ground etc. Colored engraving of close combat with bayonet and sword, wounded soldiers on ground etc. Small oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Combat et Prise de Ratisbonne, 23 Avril 1809.

Original unsigned pencil drawing for engraving (after painting by Thévenin at Versailles); troops rushing up with ladders to scale walls of burning city. Original unsigned pencil drawing for engraving (after painting by Thévenin at Versailles); troops rushing up with ladders to scale walls of burning city. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. Vienna, Nebehay, 1965. Title supplied by cataloger

Combat de Varese (25 Mai 1859)

Tinted lithograph by and after Doré, printed by Lemercier; dense infantry in battle, office on horse.. Tinted lithograph by and after Doré, printed by Lemercier; dense infantry in battle, office on horse.. Oblong folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; clean. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1957.

Combat de Saalfeld. Mort du Prince Louis de Prusse: 10 8bre 1806

Hand-colored engraved print by Chéreau; scene of cavalry combat in valley between French hussars and Prussian dragoons; Prussian officer mortally wounded by sword-thrust. Hand-colored engraved print by Chéreau; scene of cavalry combat in valley between French hussars and Prussian dragoons; Prussian officer mortally wounded by sword-thrust. Oblong folio; margins; clean.