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

Cheval de main du Grand Seigneur portant ses armes

Hand-colored engraving; soldier leading caparisoned horse bearing shield and weapons. From 'Recueil des différents costumes des principaux Officiers et Magistrats de la Porte; et des peuples sujets de l'Empire Othoman, tels que les grecs, les Arméniens, les Arabes, Les Égyptiens, les Macédoniens, les Juifs &c. On y a joint une courte explication des usages, mœurs, coutumes et religion, de ces diverses nations, tirée des meilleurs auteurs' Paris: Onfroy, [1775] Hand-colored engraving; soldier leading caparisoned horse bearing shield and weapons. From 'Recueil des différents costumes des principaux Officiers et Magistrats de la Porte; et des peuples sujets de l'Empire Othoman, tels que les grecs, les Arméniens, les Arabes, Les Égyptiens, les Macédoniens, les Juifs &c. On y a joint une courte explication des usages, mœurs, coutumes et religion, de ces diverses nations, tirée des meilleurs auteurs' Paris: Onfroy, [1775] Small upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Chesterfield sent to Coventry, or A display of military education

Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Marks; 10th Hussars declining invitations from ladies at party. Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Marks; 10th Hussars declining invitations from ladies at party. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.

Cheshires: no. 6. Drum major & drums

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; drum corps led by major standing in street, facing left; men and women spectators on sidewalk near brick wall in background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; drum corps led by major standing in street, facing left; men and women spectators on sidewalk near brick wall in background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

Cheshires: no. 5. "Snipers at work."

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; 2 riflemen in fatigue uniform hidden behind embankment, facing left, scattered trees in background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; 2 riflemen in fatigue uniform hidden behind embankment, facing left, scattered trees in background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

Cheshire, no. 4: Cheshires. A levée

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; officers in dress uniform gathered in ballroom. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; officers in dress uniform gathered in ballroom. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

Cheshire Regt.: no. 2. "For valour."

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; award ceremony outdoors, in grass clearing; general pinning medal on soldier, other soldiers, men and women spectators looking on. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; award ceremony outdoors, in grass clearing; general pinning medal on soldier, other soldiers, men and women spectators looking on. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

Cheshire Regiment: no. 3. "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 Holloway; 2 soldiers outdoors holding British and regimental flags; 3 other soldiers standing in background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; 2 soldiers outdoors holding British and regimental flags; 3 other soldiers standing in background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

Cherchant à les raccommoder un peu tard!

One of a collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités", in the French journal "le Charivari". This one by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 13, on page 181. Woman representing Europe holding miniature figures of Presidents Lincoln and Davis (?), body parts at her feet One of a collection of 28 lithograph war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités", in the French journal "le Charivari". This one by and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 13, on page 181. Woman representing Europe holding miniature figures of Presidents Lincoln and Davis (?), body parts at her feet Upright, margins; tape along bottom edge, clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Chelsea pensioners

Chelsea pensioners

Brown University

Original gouache signed on back by Catcheside; 2 foot-soldiers or pensioners outdoors, showing front and rear of blue undress uniforms with red facings. Original gouache signed on back by Catcheside; 2 foot-soldiers or pensioners outdoors, showing front and rear of blue undress uniforms with red facings. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Chelsea pensioner

Chelsea pensioner

Brown University

Colored lithograph; standing figure of elderly pensioner in dress uniform, small seated figure in undress uniform in left background. Colored lithograph; standing figure of elderly pensioner in dress uniform, small seated figure in undress uniform in left background. Upright; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

Chelsea parade or a croaking member surveying the inside outside and backside of Mrs. Clarkes premises

Hand-colored etched caricature (by Rowlandson), published March 4, 1809; scene in street showing officer at right (Col. Wardle) about to enter bordello, horrified bishop (Duke of York), lawyer (William Adam) and Doctor O'Meara passing at left; Mrs. Clarke leaving by upstairs window, watched by John Crocker at left on roof (he cross examined Clarke during an investigation). Hand-colored etched caricature (by Rowlandson), published March 4, 1809; scene in street showing officer at right (Col. Wardle) about to enter bordello, horrified bishop (Duke of York), lawyer (William Adam) and Doctor O'Meara passing at left; Mrs. Clarke leaving by upstairs window, watched by John Crocker at left on roof (he cross examined Clarke during an investigation). Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled.

Chelsea Hospital, --Veterans of the British Army receiving the intelligence of the fall of Sebastopol

Colored lithograph printed by l'Enfant; pensioners and woman standing and sitting around table outside hospital inspecting map and reading of victory in newspaper. Colored lithograph printed by l'Enfant; pensioners and woman standing and sitting around table outside hospital inspecting map and reading of victory in newspaper. Oblong folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

Cheik-Daher

Cheik-Daher

Brown University

Copper engraving, numbered 20; mounted figure in military costume and tarboosh brandishing sword, small figures of infantry troops in left background, marching in European-style uniforms, tent encampment in right distance. Copper engraving, numbered 20; mounted figure in military costume and tarboosh brandishing sword, small figures of infantry troops in left background, marching in European-style uniforms, tent encampment in right distance. Small upright folio; margins slightly trimmed; some staining. Zurich, August Laube, 1960.

Chef des Tatars d'Oczakow

3rd in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Blanchard fils; mounted Tatar chief in yellow jacket, scarlet trousers, waving scimitar, facing left. 3rd in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Blanchard fils; mounted Tatar chief in yellow jacket, scarlet trousers, waving scimitar, facing left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 3. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Chef des Tartares d'Oczakow

47th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Tatar in red, yellow and blue outfit, waving scimitar, riding toward left. 47th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Tatar in red, yellow and blue outfit, waving scimitar, 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 47'. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Chef de Poste Télégraphique

55th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; officer in black uniform, holding map; soldiers laying telegraph line through desert landscape in background. 55th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; officer in black uniform, holding map; soldiers laying telegraph line through desert landscape in background. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

Chef de Mamelucks

Chef de Mamelucks

Brown University

Aquatint by Jazet after Vernet; printed by Jouy; mounted mameluke sword dangling from extended right hand, smaller figures in background near buildings or walls. Aquatint by Jazet after Vernet; printed by Jouy; mounted mameluke sword dangling from extended right hand, smaller figures in background near buildings or walls. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; margins worn. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.

Chef de Brigade de l'Infanterie de la Marine

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 blue and white with sword, ford in background. 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 blue and white with sword, ford in background. Small, unbound, slightly yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Chef de Brigade de l'Escadre dans son grand costume

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 blue and red holding sword while on the deck of a ship. 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 blue and red holding sword while on the deck of a ship. Small, unbound; slightly yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Chef d'Esem du 3e. Regt. de Chev.légers Napolitaines, 1812-1813

50th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted figure of cavalryman in dark blue uniform, yellow trim, hussar hat, facing forward. 50th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted figure of cavalryman in dark blue uniform, yellow trim, hussar hat, 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.

Chef d'Escadron de 9' Hussards en 1810

Hand-colored line-engraved plate of mounted uniform figure after Rigondaud. Hand-colored line-engraved plate of mounted uniform figure after Rigondaud. Small upright folio; margins intact; clean; impression no. 7 from edition of 50. Presented, 1969, by A. Rigondaud.

Chef d'Escadron Aide de Camp du Roi Joachim Murat, 1812

29th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in white hussar uniform, gold trim, facing slightly left. 29th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in white hussar uniform, gold trim, facing slightly 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.

Chef d'Escadre dans son petit costume

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 blue and red eating at table on a ship. 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 blue and red eating at table on a ship. Small, unbound, clean; in blue cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Chef d'Albanais

Chef d'Albanais

Brown University

Color lithograph after Devéria (from Alphabet Varié); standing figure in national costume armed with rifle, sabre and knives. Color lithograph after Devéria (from Alphabet Varié); standing figure in national costume armed with rifle, sabre and knives. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; soiled, worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Chef Arabe (Algérie): Costumes nationaux, 89

1 (of 102) colored lithographic plates by and after Stop (pseudonym for Louis Pierre Gabriel Morel-Retz) from Costumes Nationaux, #89. Standing figure in semi-military dress with cloak and gun. 1 (of 102) colored lithographic plates by and after Stop (pseudonym for Louis Pierre Gabriel Morel-Retz) from Costumes Nationaux, #89. Standing figure in semi-military dress with cloak and gun. Upright medium folio, matted folio; margins intact; cleaned. Paris, Pont Antole France. 1950.

Cheering infantryman bearing standard

Uncolored charcoal drawing on verso [of FrU1917mf-1a]; cheering infantry standard-bearer. Uncolored charcoal drawing on verso [of FrU1917mf-1a]; cheering infantry standard-bearer. Upright medium folio, matted with double opening; margins; slightly soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger

Chauvin. dragon. le 8 Janvier 1847

1 of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure smoking pipe, holding sword in left hand, and walking to the right. 1 of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure smoking pipe, holding sword in left hand, and walking to the right. Unbound; slightly foxed; in light blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly worn.

Chatir, ou valet de pied du grand seigneur

One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in white robe and sword on belt, facing left. One of a collection of 30 original watercolors of costume figures, including many showing military costume and court costume. Figure in white robe and sword on belt, facing left. Folio, unbound; slightly soiled at lower edge; in red cloth case, green leather backstrip stamped gold.

Chatiment militaire

Chatiment militaire

Brown University

4th of 6 mounted engraved plates by and after Chedel; large army gathered on plain, tying women prisoners together on wooden stakes. 4th of 6 mounted engraved plates by and after Chedel; large army gathered on plain, tying women prisoners together on wooden stakes. Bound in beige cloth, brown leather label st. brown; trimmed. Paris, Bihn, 1950.