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

Colonel Doyle, of the 14th Foot

Original unsigned oval watercolor (by Gillray); bust portrait in uniform. Original unsigned oval watercolor (by Gillray); bust portrait in uniform. Oval, mounted on folio white board; no margins; clean. From collection of Alfred Morrison. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962. Title supplied by cataloger

Colonel Donnelly, R.E.

Colonel Donnelly, R.E.

Brown University

Original watercolor (somewhat crude) signed by W.B.D.; full-length profile portrait in uniform, facing left (possibly Lieut. Col. Sir John Fretchville Dykes Donnelly, 1834-1902?). Original watercolor (somewhat crude) signed by W.B.D.; full-length profile portrait in uniform, facing left (possibly Lieut. Col. Sir John Fretchville Dykes Donnelly, 1834-1902?). Upright, matted; margins; slightly yellowed N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Colonel des Zouaves

Colonel des Zouaves

Brown University

Original watercolor caricature signed by Robert, on tan paper; portly standing figure in uniform, left hand in pocket. Original watercolor caricature signed by Robert, on tan paper; portly standing figure in uniform, left hand in pocket. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1951.

Colonel Denis Davidoff, surnamed the Black Captain, Colonel of the Russian Aghtir Hussars: The first officer who was ...

Colored aquatint by Dubourg after Orlovsky (proof), pubished Jan. 20th, 1814; equestrian portrait in uniform, 2 mounted hussars nearby, encampment in landscape background. Colored aquatint by Dubourg after Orlovsky (proof), pubished Jan. 20th, 1814; equestrian portrait in uniform, 2 mounted hussars nearby, encampment in landscape background. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed; repaired tears, slightly soiled and worn. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1952.

Colonel de Verdière, ler Régiment d'Hussards du Jura, 1820

Lithograph after Montfort (head by Horace Vernet), printed by Mlle. Formentin; equestrian portrait, pointing with right hand, sword hanging from wrist. Lithograph after Montfort (head by Horace Vernet), printed by Mlle. Formentin; equestrian portrait, pointing with right hand, sword hanging from wrist. Upright medium folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1972. title provided by cataloger caption: Imp. Litho. de Mlle. Formentin title: Colonel de Verdière, ler Régiment d'Hussards du Jura, 1820 caption: no 18. Le Colonel Verdière par Montfort (illeg) par H Vernet

Colonel de La Rochetulon presenting to the Recruits of the 6th Cavalry the Standard of the Regiment in January 1887

Colored photogravure after Loustaunau; review of cuirassiers, officer addressing soldiers in foreground near color guard, Ecole Militaire in background. After the oil painting in the Château de Versailles, France Colored photogravure after Loustaunau; review of cuirassiers, officer addressing soldiers in foreground near color guard, Ecole Militaire in background. After the oil painting in the Château de Versailles, France Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Boston, William J. MacPherson, 1968. title provided by cataloger

Colonel de la Garde de Paris et son escorte

Colored wood-engraving by Rougeron, Vignerot after Paris; mounted uniform group. Colored wood-engraving by Rougeron, Vignerot after Paris; mounted uniform group. Small oblong folio; margins intact; repaired tear; slightly worn. Brussels, A. Elebaut, 1955.

Colonel de Hussards Anglais en petite tenue

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in red and gray from behind. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in red and gray from behind. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Colonel de Hussard de Lauzun

One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Soldier on horseback facing left, with sword in his right hand, 2 other soldiers on horseback in background. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Soldier on horseback facing left, with sword in his right hand, 2 other soldiers on horseback in background. Upright folio, very yellowed, unbound; in 1/4 blue morocco and blue decorated board slipcase stamped gold "N. Hoffmann - French uniforms, 1775-1788". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Colonel de Dragons Russes

Colored aquatint plate by Gabriel after Finart; Russian officer galloping across plain. Colored aquatint plate by Gabriel after Finart; Russian officer galloping across plain.

Colonel de Cavalerie: Troupes de l"intérieur (Garde Imp.le)

One of 5 (of 22) color lithograph plates of uniform figures by C. Motte. From 'Uniformes de l'Armée Turque en 1828 d'après des dessins authentiques' One of 5 (of 22) color lithograph plates of uniform figures by C. Motte. From 'Uniformes de l'Armée Turque en 1828 d'après des dessins authentiques' Upright, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Sotheby, 1954.

Colonel de Cavalerie Arabe

Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; soldier mounted on rearing horse, facing left, about to hurl spear. Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; soldier mounted on rearing horse, facing left, about to hurl spear. Large upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Colonel d'Infie. de Ligne

9th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; colonel in black jacket, red trousers and kepi, hand in pocket, facing right. 9th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from French military units; colonel in black jacket, red trousers and kepi, hand in pocket, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Colonel d'Infanterie Prussienne

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in gray with left hand raised. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Officer in gray with left hand raised. Unbound, slight soiling, crease at lower edge; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Series title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Colonel Comte Gautier des Cottes, c. 1810

1 original oval gouache miniature in square black wood frame with gilt metal inner border; half-length portrait in blue dolman and furred pelisses braided in black, red and silver shoulder belt and sash, black czapka with grey fur and white silk bands, black pompom and white plume, wearing Legion d'Honneur (aid de camp to Gen. Morand) 1 original oval gouache miniature in square black wood frame with gilt metal inner border; half-length portrait in blue dolman and furred pelisses braided in black, red and silver shoulder belt and sash, black czapka with grey fur and white silk bands, black pompom and white plume, wearing Legion d'Honneur (aid de camp to Gen. Morand) Small round. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962 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/)

Colonel Colin Mackenzie, C.B. & F.R.S.: Surveyor General of All India

Stipple-engraving (painted by Thomas Hickey, Madras. 1816, published there ca. 1816); full-length portrait in uniform with 3 Indian attendants, landscape background showing large statue on hilltop. Stipple-engraving (painted by Thomas Hickey, Madras. 1816, published there ca. 1816); full-length portrait in uniform with 3 Indian attendants, landscape background showing large statue on hilltop. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn, slightly soiled. Mackenzie went to India in 1782 and had a distinguished career in the Madras Engineers, taking part in many military actions and surveying vast tracts of the country. In 1807 he was appointed first Surveyor General of Madras and in 1819, first Surveyor General of India. Discoverer in 1797 of the Amaravati remains in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh (modern name), he returned there in 1816 and made a collection - British Museum.. During his lifetime he published one article (1807) on the subject and one posthumously in 1824 N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Colonel Baker's funeral march

arranged by J.W. Turner. For piano. Cover includes portait of Colonel Edward D. Baker. Lithograph by J.H. Bufford.

Colonel Baden-Powell, the hero of Mafeking

Color plate; full-length portrait in dress uniform of 13th Hussars, studio background. Color plate; full-length portrait in dress uniform of 13th Hussars, studio background. Small upright folio; margins; clean. From 'Celebrities of the Army' by Commander Charles N. Robinson, 1900. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1965.

Collegi Militaire

Collegi Militaire

Brown University

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/)

Collage of American warplanes

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; collage of sketches in pencil, ink, and colored pen, showing American fighters and bombers in flight and on airfields. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; collage of sketches in pencil, ink, and colored pen, showing American fighters and bombers in flight and on airfields. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Coll. Sir Edward Kerrison, K.C.B. & M.P.

Engraving by W.C. Edwards after Shee, published March 19, 1818; half-length portrait in hussar uniform and hat. Engraving by W.C. Edwards after Shee, published March 19, 1818; half-length portrait in hussar uniform and hat. Upright folio; margins trimmed; margins foxed. London, Maggs, 1954.

Coldstream Guards. Marching Order, 1844

One of a pair of color lithographs (after Capt. The Hon. George Cadogan); single figure looking right. [See also: Coldstream Guards : guard order, 1844.] One of a pair of color lithographs (after Capt. The Hon. George Cadogan); single figure looking right. [See also: Coldstream Guards : guard order, 1844.] Upright medium folio, matted; margins; slightly yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

Coldstream Guards. Bandsman, c. 1840

Colored lithograph by and after Coventry, printed by Hanhart; standing uniform figure blowing trumpet. Colored lithograph by and after Coventry, printed by Hanhart; standing uniform figure blowing trumpet. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1957. Title provided by cataloger.

Coldstream Guards: undress uniform

12th in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, signed by Benham; standing figure of Coldstream Guard in long black coat and trousers, field cap. 12th in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, signed by Benham; standing figure of Coldstream Guard in long black coat and trousers, field cap. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom.

Coldstream Guards: Parading the Colours

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Wollen; troops in white jackets assembled in parade order, with 2 officers; soldier in red jacket saluting in foreground. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Wollen; troops in white jackets assembled in parade order, with 2 officers; soldier in red jacket saluting in foreground. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910"; clean.

Coldstream Guards: Guard of Honour. "Salute present arms!!!"

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Wollen; troop of guards assembled outdoors, presenting arms; standard-bearer holding flag to the ground. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Wollen; troop of guards assembled outdoors, presenting arms; standard-bearer holding flag to the ground. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold "Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".