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

Timballier des gendarmes de la garde du roi, en grd. uniforme

One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Man on horseback with drum facing left, other mounted figures in background. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Man on horseback with drum facing left, other mounted figures in background. Upright folio, margins trimmed, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Paris, auction, 1964.

Timbalier au Régiment des Lanciers polonais de la garde impériale

One of a collection of 4 somewhat crude wtercolors of uniform figures, evidently copied and/or varied from Martinet plates. One of a collection of 4 somewhat crude wtercolors of uniform figures, evidently copied and/or varied from Martinet plates. Upright, mounted on white paper; no margins; foxing. Series title supplied by cataloger Paris, Grangié sale, 1965.

Till we meet again: song

lyric by Raymond B. Egan ; music by Richard A. Whiting. For voice and piano. Caption title. Advertisement for "Tackin' 'em down" and other music: p. [4] Cover illustration: soldier embracing woman in moonlight / FSM.

Tiles of Arabia

Tiles of Arabia

Brown University

6th in collection of 10 original pen and ink drawings signed and dated by Jeffreys; six heads of soldiers showing examples of headgear. 6th in collection of 10 original pen and ink drawings signed and dated by Jeffreys; six heads of soldiers showing examples of headgear. Upright folio, unbound; no margins; in blue cloth portfolio, white label: "Jeffreys, Edward Grover. Scenes during World War One. 10 pen and ink drawings on paper" (older red label scratched off spine). Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2012

Tiersonnier, Capitaine au 36me: San Donato, 1er août 1859

2nd in collection of 5 lithographic proofs by and after Raffet; full-length portrait of captain of 36e de Ligne, holding sword. Tiersonnier was killed at the battle of Solferino 2nd in collection of 5 lithographic proofs by and after Raffet; full-length portrait of captain of 36e de Ligne, holding sword. Tiersonnier was killed at the battle of Solferino Upright folio; margins intact; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth label stamped black "Raffet - Portraits et Uniformes." Paris, Robert Prouté, 1976.

Tiens! Messieurs les Américains, vous ne prenez donc pas de vacances?

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". By and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 56, on page 111. Two figures fighting aggressively, watched by a small figure who urges them to take a break 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". By and after Cham (Amédée Charles Henri, Comte de Noé), numbered 56, on page 111. Two figures fighting aggressively, watched by a small figure who urges them to take a break Oblong; matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Tiens ma fille, voilè un joujou que je te laisse avec plaisir, il est encore très solide et cependant je m'amuse avec...

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", December 29, 1863. This one by and after A. Darjou, numbered 47, on page 400. Mother with '1863' on her skirt talking to daughter with '1864' on her dress, toy in foreground with figures of Union and Confederate soldiers 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", December 29, 1863. This one by and after A. Darjou, numbered 47, on page 400. Mother with '1863' on her skirt talking to daughter with '1864' on her dress, toy in foreground with figures of Union and Confederate soldiers Square; one of 28 prints; lower margin trimmed; yellowed, tear in right margin. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Tiddy-doll, the great French-ginger-bread-baker, drawing out a new batch of kings

This satire is one of Gillray's best known caricatures of Napoleon. In it, Napoleon, resplendent in his plumed cocked hat and gold braided military uniform, stands in front of a large domed baker's oven labeled "New - French Oven, for Imperial Gingerbread." He wears an apron tucked over his military uniform and uses a baker's paddle to remove his latest batch of freshly baked kings that include Bavaria, Wirtemburg and Baden. Cannonballs to be used for fuel are piled at the base of the oven behind Napoleon's feet. A heap of broken gingerbread figures lies on the bakery floor to be swept into the Ash-hole for broken Gingerbread. Among this jumble about to be discarded into the "ash-hole" (I believe the pun is indeed intended by the satirist!), are emblems of Spain, Italy, Austria, Venice, Holland and La Republique François. Gingerbread that has been deemed sellable has been placed in a wicker basket labeled "True Corsican Kinglings--or Home Consumption & Exportation," and in a sack embellished with street-seller's bells, and labeled "Hot Spiced Gingerbread! All hot, come who dips in my lucky Bag." On the right side of the oven, a chest contains gingerbread that is ready to be baked. Figures of notable Whigs like Charles James Fox and Richard Sheridan stand on the top of the chest. The drawers are labeled with their contents of: Kings & Queens, Crowns & Sceptres, Suns & Moons. Talleyrand stands over a large Political Kneading Trough at the back of the room. Although he has his back to the viewer, he is easily identified by his lame foot, and by the catholic paraphernalia attached to his robes. Busy at work, Talleyrand's trough is heaped with dough that is inscribed Hungary, Poland, Turkey, and Hanover. A large black eagle is perched on the far right of the trough and plucks at the lump of dough labeled Hanover. This satire is one of Gillray's best known caricatures of Napoleon. In it, Napoleon, resplendent in his plumed cocked hat and gold braided military uniform, stands in front of a large domed baker's oven labeled "New - French Oven, for Imperial Gingerbread." He wears an apron tucked over his military uniform and uses a baker's paddle to remove his latest batch of freshly baked kings that include Bavaria, Wirtemburg and Baden. Cannonballs to be used for fuel are piled at the base of the oven behind Napoleon's feet. A heap of broken gingerbread figures lies on the bakery floor to be swept into the Ash-hole for broken Gingerbread. Among this jumble about to be discarded into the "ash-hole" (I believe the pun is indeed intended by the satirist!), are emblems of Spain, Italy, Austria, Venice, Holland and La Republique François. Gingerbread that has been deemed sellable has been placed in a wicker basket labeled "True Corsican Kinglings--or Home Consumption & Exportation," and in a sack embellished with street-seller's bells, and labeled "Hot Spiced Gingerbread! All hot, come who dips in my lucky Bag." On the right side of the oven, a chest contains gingerbread that is ready to be baked. Figures of notable Whigs like Charles James Fox and Richard Sheridan stand on the top of the chest. The drawers are labeled with their contents of: Kings & Queens, Crowns & Sceptres, Suns & Moons. Talleyrand stands over a large Political Kneading Trough at the back of the room. Although he has his back to the viewer, he is easily identified by his lame foot, and by the catholic paraphernalia attached to his robes. Busy at work, Talleyrand's trough is heaped with dough that is inscribed Hungary, Poland, Turkey, and Hanover. A large black eagle is perched on the far right of the trough and plucks at the lump of dough labeled Hanover. Inscription: Published Jany. 28th 1806, by H. Humphrey 27 St. James's Street, Lon[don]. Printed Signature: Js. Gillray invt. & fec. Annotation: 327 Label(s): his Man, Hopping Talley, mixing up the Dough

Thuroczer Banderium

Thuroczer Banderium

Brown University

5th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in royal blue jacket, charcoal trim, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. 5th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in royal blue jacket, charcoal trim, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger

Throne and regalia of Napoleon I

2nd of 2 hand-colored line-engraving or aquatint plate; throne, regalia, panels of trophies, etc. 2nd of 2 hand-colored line-engraving or aquatint plate; throne, regalia, panels of trophies, etc. Upright folio; margins trimmed close; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964. title provided by cataloger

Three weeks After marriage, or the Great little Emperor playing at Bo-Peep

The new Empress rises from the coronation throne in a fit of rage. With her raised hand she aims a crown at Napoleon's head. Napoleon cowers behind a chair and calls for Talleyrand to come to his aid. Talleyrand has fallen backwards and attempts to protect himself from the scepter in flight towards his head. Here Tallyrand is shown as a cripple; he walks with a crutch and wears a corrective shoe. Another figure huddles behind curtains and watches the scene unfold. A pile of crowns litters the ground, and the golden Gallic Cock ornamenting the back of the throne takes flight. Image has tears at upper edge, have been partially repaired. The new Empress rises from the coronation throne in a fit of rage. With her raised hand she aims a crown at Napoleon's head. Napoleon cowers behind a chair and calls for Talleyrand to come to his aid. Talleyrand has fallen backwards and attempts to protect himself from the scepter in flight towards his head. Here Tallyrand is shown as a cripple; he walks with a crutch and wears a corrective shoe. Another figure huddles behind curtains and watches the scene unfold. A pile of crowns litters the ground, and the golden Gallic Cock ornamenting the back of the throne takes flight. Image has tears at upper edge, have been partially repaired. Published by Thomas Tegg, 1810-05-15. British Museum, BM 11557. George describes the animosity between Marie Louise and Bonaparte, noting that 'the marriage did not reconcile Austria to France as Napoleon had hoped.' According to George, the title is taken from that of a 1776 comedy by Murphy. Caption: Pubd May 15th 1810 by Thos Tegg No 111 Cheapside Dialogue: Napoleon: "Oh Tally Tally rise and rally." Dialogue: Figure in the draperies: "Marblue-Vat a Crown Cracker she be." Dialogue: Empress: "By the Head of Jove, I hate him worse than Famine or Diseases. Perish his Family, let inveterate Hate Commence between our Houses from this Moment, and meeting never let them bloodless part." Dialogue: Tally: "Be Gar she will give us all de finishing Stroke." Inscription: Tegg's Caricatures No. 46 Inscription: Price One Shilling Coloured Inscription: "I shall never rise again."

Three uncolored pencil uniform figures

3rd in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; uncolored pencil sketch of 3 standing uniform figures, showing two officers and rear view of infantryman, holding rifle. 3rd in collection of annotated watercolor and pencil sketches by Huddy and others for U.S. Military Magazine, music covers etc., and 1 holograph letter; uncolored pencil sketch of 3 standing uniform figures, showing two officers and rear view of infantryman, holding rifle. Folio; blue cloth, buff leather label stamped gold; most sketches soiled, worn, creased, torn etc. New York, Joseph A. Heckel, 1952.

Three U.S. soldiers at table: Hochst, Germany, Jan. 1946

Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed and dated by artist; 3 U.S. Army soldiers seated with drinks at small table. Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed and dated by artist; 3 U.S. Army soldiers seated with drinks at small table. Upright small folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Three Turcos of the French Army, c. 1855

Original watercolor signed by Norie; uniform group, outdoors, of 3 Turco zouaves. Original watercolor signed by Norie; uniform group, outdoors, of 3 Turco zouaves. Small upright, matted; margins; clean. London, Francis Edwards, 1962. title provided by cataloger

Three soldiers, one sitting with a pipe, one addressing another soldier who is with a horse

One of a collection of 6 original pencil sketches by Krareisen; unfinished, shows one soldier seated with a pipe, one standing facing a very lightly sketched soldier who is with a horse. One of a collection of 6 original pencil sketches by Krareisen; unfinished, shows one soldier seated with a pipe, one standing facing a very lightly sketched soldier who is with a horse. Oblong, unbound; mounted on medium folio gray paper; yellowed and soiled; in blue cloth case, white leather backstrip with stamped gold lettering. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Three soldiers under large tent

Original ink wash drawing by Crown; 3 soldiers resting on cots under large peaked tent, long tree limb overhead; Original ink wash drawing by Crown; 3 soldiers resting on cots under large peaked tent, long tree limb overhead; Numbered 20 on verso referring to note supplied by artist: 'New Caledonia (new recruits, and retraining for next campaign). Life in tents under Naoli trees (they were a little like Birch - their bark was whitish, and peeled).' Crown served in the South Pacific as an infantry artist and Staff Sergeant. He was also a field correspondent for Yank magazine. Gift of the artist, 1994. title provided by cataloger

Three soldiers standing

Three soldiers standing

Brown University

1 of 8 lithographs on paper; three soldiers standing, one reading note, signed in pencil; from 'Men on Leave 1918-1919' 1 of 8 lithographs on paper; three soldiers standing, one reading note, signed in pencil; from 'Men on Leave 1918-1919' Small upright folio. London, G & D Marrin, 1996 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/)

Three soldiers seated on ground, c. 1945

Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; 3 soldiers, one in helmet, resting on ground. Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; 3 soldiers, one in helmet, resting on ground. Oblong; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist title provided by cataloger

Three soldiers resting under tree, c. 1945

Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; 3 soldiers in woods, resting on ground at base of tree. Original pencil sketch, on white notebook paper, signed by artist; 3 soldiers in woods, resting on ground at base of tree. Upright; no margins; clean. Gift of the artist. title provided by cataloger

Three soldiers resting near building and monument. 293

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. 3 soldiers, two in conversation, near building and monument. 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. 3 soldiers, two in conversation, near building and monument. Oblong, unbound 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.

Three soldiers playing cards, c. 1946

Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed by artist; 3 soldiers playing cards. Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed by artist; 3 soldiers playing cards. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Three soldiers playing cards on ship's bunks

Original ink sketch, signed by artist; soldiers playing cards on hanging bunks, feet of sleeping 4th soldier at left. Original ink sketch, signed by artist; soldiers playing cards on hanging bunks, feet of sleeping 4th soldier at left. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Three soldiers or sepoys

1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; three sepoys, one firing musket, one biting cartridge 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; three sepoys, one firing musket, one biting cartridge Album inscribed in ink on flyleaf 'Wm. Jenkins. Ram dutta' Small upright folio. London, Maggs, 1978. 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/)

Three soldiers on ship

Three soldiers on ship

Brown University

Original ink sketch, signed by artist; view from behind of 3 soldiers, crouched among ship structures, including railing, propeller and coil of rope. Original ink sketch, signed by artist; view from behind of 3 soldiers, crouched among ship structures, including railing, propeller and coil of rope. Upright folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Three soldiers on horseback fighting

One of a collection of 9 copper engraved plates including title page and 8 plates of cavalry combat by Wolff after Rugendas. Three soldiers on horseback fighting, one shooting another, while a soldier on the ground is being trampled by a horse. One of a collection of 9 copper engraved plates including title page and 8 plates of cavalry combat by Wolff after Rugendas. Three soldiers on horseback fighting, one shooting another, while a soldier on the ground is being trampled by a horse. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "G.P. Rugendas. Cavalry Combat. 18th Cent.". Title supplied by cataloger.

Three soldiers marching under arch

1 of 8 lithographs on paper; three soldiers walking, signed in pencil; from 'Men on Leave 1918-1919' 1 of 8 lithographs on paper; three soldiers walking, signed in pencil; from 'Men on Leave 1918-1919' Small upright folio. London, G & D Marrin, 1996 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/)

Three soldiers looking over deck rail of ship, c. 1946

Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed by artist; 3 soldiers viewed from behind, wearing heavy boots, caps, and packs, leaning over deck rail. Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed by artist; 3 soldiers viewed from behind, wearing heavy boots, caps, and packs, leaning over deck rail. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger