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

Chinese prince receiving courier

Unsigned original painting on silk; royal or high official personage enthroned in ceremonial robes, attended by guard by guard and retainers, approached by courier with banner, guards with spears and banners in line nearby behind screens and draperies. Unsigned original painting on silk; royal or high official personage enthroned in ceremonial robes, attended by guard by guard and retainers, approached by courier with banner, guards with spears and banners in line nearby behind screens and draperies. Oblong, mounted in white brocade in white board folder with brown edge; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Chinese military scenes

Chinese military scenes

Brown University

1 page; 2 wood engraved illustrations in text showing (2) soldiers with litter for transporting wounded, (b) group of rebel soldiers in action. 1 page; 2 wood engraved illustrations in text showing (2) soldiers with litter for transporting wounded, (b) group of rebel soldiers in action. From Ballou's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion, 1857 New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1946.

Chinese infantry soldier, c. 1805

Original watercolor; soldier figure with musket over left shoulder, running towards left, outdoors. Original watercolor; soldier figure with musket over left shoulder, running towards left, outdoors. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.

Chinese emperor and soldiers

One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates by H. Mansfeld, Rahl, Alberto and Enrico Adam after Kobell of emperor being carried on litter escorted by soldiers, courtiers, etc., arches, temple, mountains and lake in background with bridge and boats One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates by H. Mansfeld, Rahl, Alberto and Enrico Adam after Kobell of emperor being carried on litter escorted by soldiers, courtiers, etc., arches, temple, mountains and lake in background with bridge and boats Oblong folio.

Chinese cavalry and infantry

One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates by H. Mansfeld, Rahl, Alberto and Enrico Adam after Kobell of large outdoor uniform groups. Chinese infantry group. One of a collection of hand colored engraved plates by H. Mansfeld, Rahl, Alberto and Enrico Adam after Kobell of large outdoor uniform groups. Chinese infantry group. Large oblong folio, margins trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Chillanwallah, January 14th, 1849

Colored lithograph by Dickinson & Co., after Young; perspective view of battle showing infantry, artillery, cavalry advancing to attack across plain, officers etc. in foreground, hills in distance. Colored lithograph by Dickinson & Co., after Young; perspective view of battle showing infantry, artillery, cavalry advancing to attack across plain, officers etc. in foreground, hills in distance. Large oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. title provided by cataloger

Chilese soldier

Chilese soldier

Brown University

Hand-colored lithograph; standing figure in military dress with bow in left hand, arrow in right hand. Hand-colored lithograph; standing figure in military dress with bow in left hand, arrow in right hand. Upright, mounted on white paper, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1967.

Children playing at soldiers

Color mezzotint by G. Keating after Morland; group of girls and boys outdoors playing soldier. Color mezzotint by G. Keating after Morland; group of girls and boys outdoors playing soldier. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; margins worn and soiled.

Children in yard

Children in yard

Brown University

One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings, this one signed by Kollmann and dated 1817, of peasant scenes, vehicles, festivals etc., including 3 of military costume. 4 children in fenced yard looking at small animals. One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings, this one signed by Kollmann and dated 1817, of peasant scenes, vehicles, festivals etc., including 3 of military costume. 4 children in fenced yard looking at small animals. Oblong; bound in full brown pebble-grain Morocco stamped and decorated gold; covers slightly worn. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Cheyenne scouts patrolling the big timber of the North Canadian Oklahoma

Print of original oil painting signed by Remington; two mounted Cheyenne scouts in conversation in thick forest. Reproduced in Harper's Weekly, April 6, 1889. Print of original oil painting signed by Remington; two mounted Cheyenne scouts in conversation in thick forest. Reproduced in Harper's Weekly, April 6, 1889. Upright large folio; no margins; horizontal crease through center.

Chevauxlegers: 1840

Chevauxlegers: 1840

Brown University

27th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing cavalrymen, 1 on left seen from rear, in white jacket and blue trousers, 1 on right in dark green uniform, both wearing dragoon helmets. 27th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing cavalrymen, 1 on left seen from rear, in white jacket and blue trousers, 1 on right in dark green uniform, both wearing dragoon helmets. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Chevauxlegers: 1763, 1813

26th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing cavalrymen in dark green jackets, white trousers. 26th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing cavalrymen in dark green jackets, white trousers. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Chevauxlegers: 1648, 1748

25th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing cavalrymen, 1 on left in cuirass and helmet, holding musket, 1 on right in green coat, buff trousers. 25th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing cavalrymen, 1 on left in cuirass and helmet, holding musket, 1 on right in green coat, buff trousers. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Chevauxleger

Chevauxleger

Brown University

One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Figure in red, green and white with black and red feather in hat. One of a suite of ink title-page and 10 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures. Figure in red, green and white with black and red feather in hat. Small, unbound, clean; in red cloth slipcase, dark blue leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.

Chevaux-légers Polonais de 1812-1814

3rd in collection of 6 original pencil and watercolor drawings for lithographic series by Lami and Vernet; mounted lancer lancing wounded soldier lying on ground. 3rd in collection of 6 original pencil and watercolor drawings for lithographic series by Lami and Vernet; mounted lancer lancing wounded soldier lying on ground. Small, mounted on white board, unbound; no margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1948.

Chevaulegers Regiment Fugger 1790: Gemeiner

4th in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; mounted cavalryman in green uniform, white trim, holding sabre to shoulder, facing right. 4th in suite of 12 mounted original watercolors, unsigned, of uniform figures, probably for a regimental history; mounted cavalryman in green uniform, white trim, holding sabre to shoulder, facing right. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.

Chevaulegers der Königl. Garde, Unterleutnant 1810-1813

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in pale red and white leaning on sword; another figure on horseback in left background. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in pale red and white leaning on sword; another figure on horseback in left background. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.

Chevaulegers der Königl. Garde, Standartenträger, 1813-1815

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in black and red on brown horse holding flag in right hand and moving to the right. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in black and red on brown horse holding flag in right hand and moving to the right. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.

Chevaulegers der Königl. Garde, Kesselpauker 1813-1815

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Drummer on white horse with arms raised. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Drummer on white horse with arms raised. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.

Chevauléger, restauration, 1818

Original watercolor signed and dated by Lalauze; mounted uniform figure, winter landscape background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Lalauze; mounted uniform figure, winter landscape background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Chevau-legèrs de la Garde Royale Napolitaine: Capitaine gde. tenue, 1812

27th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in white jacket, chartreuse trousers and trim, uhlan helmet, walking toward right. 27th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in white jacket, chartreuse trousers and trim, uhlan helmet, walking toward 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.

Chevau-léger lancier, 1er Empire

Original tempera painting (unfinished) signed by E. D(etaille); trooper mounted, seen half-length from rear, lance in right hand. Original tempera painting (unfinished) signed by E. D(etaille); trooper mounted, seen half-length from rear, lance in right hand. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger Paris, Cart, 1953.

Chevau-léger de la Garde du Roi, Rne. de Louis XVI

One of a collection of 12 original unsigned watercolors of military and naval uniform figures. Soldier in red and gold with right hand on hip. One of a collection of 12 original unsigned watercolors of military and naval uniform figures. Soldier in red and gold with right hand on hip. Upright small folio, unbound; in light blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; edges foxed. N.Y., Kennedy, 1948. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Chevau legèrs de la Garde Rle. Napolitaine: petit uniforme 1812

28th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted cavalryman in green uniform, chartreuse trim, uhlan helmet, with lance. 28th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted cavalryman in green uniform, chartreuse trim, uhlan helmet, with lance. 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.

Chevau leger de la Garde... 1813

20th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in green jacket, chartreuse trousers, uhlan cap, facing forward. 20th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in green jacket, chartreuse trousers, uhlan cap, facing forward. 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.

Chevaliergarde

Chevaliergarde

Brown University

Original unsigned pencil drawing; standing uniform figure of guardsman in hip boots, helmet, holding rifle. Original unsigned pencil drawing; standing uniform figure of guardsman in hip boots, helmet, holding rifle. Small upright folio; no margins; clean.

Chevalier en Habit de Novice

Hand-colored engraving; full-length portrait in costume of novice-chevalier of order. Hand-colored engraving; full-length portrait in costume of novice-chevalier of order. Upright medium folio; plate mark, margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957. Title: Chevalier en Habit de Novice. Caption: Louis Auguste Legitimé de France, Duc du Maine, Colonel general des Suisses et Grisons, Gouverneur et Lieutena general pour le Roy en Languedoc. fait Chevalier du St. Esprit par le Roy Louis le Grand, le 2me Juin 1786. Caption: A Paris Chez Nolin rue St. Jacques, a la Place des Vict. Avec Priuil du Roy. Annotation: A Paris chez N. Langlois rue St. Jacques a la Victoire Number: 23

Cheval Normand

Cheval Normand

Brown University

Lithograph by and after Adam, printed by Engelmann, numbered 15; mounted cuirassier charging into battle, dead or wounded solider on ground beneath horse, disabled cannon in right background. Lithograph by and after Adam, printed by Engelmann, numbered 15; mounted cuirassier charging into battle, dead or wounded solider on ground beneath horse, disabled cannon in right background. Oblong folio, matted; margins; soiled, repaired tear at bottom. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Cheval léger Polonais

Cheval léger Polonais

Brown University

Colored lithograph plate (probably from a series, in style of Victor Adam); mounted uniform figure of chevau-léger lancer charging towards right. Colored lithograph plate (probably from a series, in style of Victor Adam); mounted uniform figure of chevau-léger lancer charging towards right. Small, matted medium folio; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints.