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

Changing the Guard, St. James's Palace

Original watercolor signed by Clark; officers, standard-bearers, drummer etc. of Irish and Grenadier Guards in courtyard. Original watercolor signed by Clark; officers, standard-bearers, drummer etc. of Irish and Grenadier Guards in courtyard. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Changing the Guard at St. James's Palace, c. 1792

Hand-colored engraving; drum major and band preceding body of grenadiers, marching through palace courtyard. Hand-colored engraving; drum major and band preceding body of grenadiers, marching through palace courtyard. Oblong folio, matted; clean. Title provided by cataloger. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.

Changing sentry

Changing sentry

Brown University

Original ink drawing by Oakes-Jones, signed H.O.J., with manuscript notes and signature on back; 2 standing grenadier figures, one with busby, c. 1820. Original ink drawing by Oakes-Jones, signed H.O.J., with manuscript notes and signature on back; 2 standing grenadier figures, one with busby, c. 1820. Upright; margins intact; clean. Newport, E. Manuel, 1955.

Changing quarters

Changing quarters

Brown University

Hand-colored (coloring not original) oval engraving by A. Ragona (after Morland); soldier taking leave of woman at doorway, drummer-boy at left. Hand-colored (coloring not original) oval engraving by A. Ragona (after Morland); soldier taking leave of woman at doorway, drummer-boy at left. Large upright, matted; margins trimmed; cleaned, worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

Change of Mind

Change of Mind

Brown University

Unsigned ink drawing; trooper of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards walking across a street away by women who gestures with her hand, geese cackling at him near two dogs, other dragoons walking off to the left, civilians and carriage in background in front of buildings; 'IV DG' appears on his undress black patent leather sabretache Unsigned ink drawing; trooper of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards walking across a street away by women who gestures with her hand, geese cackling at him near two dogs, other dragoons walking off to the left, civilians and carriage in background in front of buildings; 'IV DG' appears on his undress black patent leather sabretache Small oblong folio. Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, Christopher Bryant, 2016. 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/)

Change of Guard at the Horse Guards, London, c. 1900

Original watercolor signed by Becker; mounted cavalry aligned in courtyard of Horse Guards building, spectators along wall in background. Original watercolor signed by Becker; mounted cavalry aligned in courtyard of Horse Guards building, spectators along wall in background. Oblong folio, mounted on board; no margins; clean. London, W. M. Sabin, 1960. title provided by cataloger

Champigny. Défense de Champigny par la division Faron Décembre 1870

Color photogravure after painting dated 1879 by Detaille; French soldiers preparing defence position within walls of country villa. Color photogravure after painting dated 1879 by Detaille; French soldiers preparing defence position within walls of country villa. Giant oblong folio; margins intact; slightly soiled, repaired tears at top. N.Y., Argosy, 1952.

Champagne cocktail

Champagne cocktail

Brown University

Original ink and wash drawing, signed and dated April 16, 1945. Soldier,with uniform and fur hat, resting on bed, with glass of champagne in left hand. Original ink and wash drawing, signed and dated April 16, 1945. Soldier,with uniform and fur hat, resting on bed, with glass of champagne in left hand. Oblong medium folio, matted; clean.

Chacun son Tour, ou la Fin du Roman

Hand-colored engraved caricature; allegorical female figure and soldiers, outdoors, with large candle-snuffers, Napoleonic eagle flying above; evidently pro-Bonapartist. Hand-colored engraved caricature; allegorical female figure and soldiers, outdoors, with large candle-snuffers, Napoleonic eagle flying above; evidently pro-Bonapartist. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1957. Slogan(s): Honneur et Patrie. Letter (Correspondence): Constitutionelle. Letter (Correspondence): Maison Militaire du Roi. Guardes du Corps, Mousquetaires, Cent Suisses. Letter (Correspondence): Ordonnance Royale sur les Processions donnée la 20 cme année du notre règne. Letter (Correspondence): Censure pour la liberté de la presse. Letter (Correspondence): Ordre de St. Michel. Ordre Militaire de St. Louis. Décoration du Lys.

Chabriac. carabinier. 1 Janvier 1847

One of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure facing left, smoking pipe and leaning on sword; buildings in background. One of a collection of 14 mounted original crude watercolor drawings, dated January 1847, but unsigned, of full-length military portraits, outdoor backgrounds. Figure facing left, smoking pipe and leaning on sword; buildings in background. Unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly worn; lower left corner torn; slightly soiled.

Ceux que Mars entrient de ses actes meschans

7th in a set of 17 engraved plates of scenes from the Thirty Years' War by Israel after Callot; village scene where church and homes are burning. Many of the inhabitants are being driven back by soldiers 7th in a set of 17 engraved plates of scenes from the Thirty Years' War by Israel after Callot; village scene where church and homes are burning. Many of the inhabitants are being driven back by soldiers Oblong quarto; margins trimmed close, inset mounted; bound in 3/4 blue morocco st. gold and blue marble boards; clean N.Y., Bodley, 1948

Cessez Vos Voeux, Vert-Vert n'en est Plus Digne

Hand-colored lithograph caricature numbered 71 by Delaporte after A.; Garde Nationale grenadier looking at large parrot on perch. From 'La Caricature', July 7, 1831. Hand-colored lithograph caricature numbered 71 by Delaporte after A.; Garde Nationale grenadier looking at large parrot on perch. From 'La Caricature', July 7, 1831. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. South Lincoln, Mass., Maroni, 1962. Title: Cessez vos voeux, vert-vert n'en est plus digne Caption: Gresset (vert-vert-Chant 3me.) Caption: On s'abonne chez Aubert, Galerie Véro Dodat. Annotation: 7 Juillet 1831 Printed Signature: A

Cesar Gomez Lucia, Director Gerente De lberia

Original photograph of Cesar Gomez Lucia sitting at a desk in his office at Iberia airlines, portrait of General Franco on his desk. Cesar Gomez Lucia was a director of the Iberia airline company Original photograph of Cesar Gomez Lucia sitting at a desk in his office at Iberia airlines, portrait of General Franco on his desk. Cesar Gomez Lucia was a director of the Iberia airline company Medium oblong folio; margins; clean.

Ces ennemies du Ciel qui pechent mil fois...

12th in set of 17 engraved plates of scenes from Thirty Years' War, by Israel after Callot; prisoner being burnt at the stake, while army looks on; church in background. 12th in set of 17 engraved plates of scenes from Thirty Years' War, by Israel after Callot; prisoner being burnt at the stake, while army looks on; church in background. Oblong; margins trimmed close, inset-mounted; bound in 3/4 blue morocco stamped gold and blue marble boards; clean. N.Y., Bodley, 1948.

Ces courages bruteaux dans les hosteleries...

3rd in set of 17 engraved plates of scenes from Thirty Years' War, by Israel after Callot; squads of pikemen fighting and running outside country tavern. 3rd in set of 17 engraved plates of scenes from Thirty Years' War, by Israel after Callot; squads of pikemen fighting and running outside country tavern. Oblong; margins trimmed close, inset-mounted; bound in 3/4 blue morocco stamped gold and blue marble boards; clean. N.Y., Bodley, 1948.

Certificate of service and honorable discharge

Chromolithographic certificate with eagle and banners at top, 7 illustrations of war scenes and types, ornamental enframement showing corps. badges. Chromolithographic certificate with eagle and banners at top, 7 illustrations of war scenes and types, ornamental enframement showing corps. badges. Large upright folio; margins intact; margins spotted and torn. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Certificate of attestation of wounding, Montpelier, France, December 22, 1798, to Jean Louis Gilbert

Manuscript certificate signed by 7 non-commissioned officers and soldiers, attesting the wounding of Jean Louis Gilbert in action between Salzburg and Walz on 22 Frimaire An 9, with ink and water-color drawing of Gilbert, full-length in uniform Manuscript certificate signed by 7 non-commissioned officers and soldiers, attesting the wounding of Jean Louis Gilbert in action between Salzburg and Walz on 22 Frimaire An 9, with ink and water-color drawing of Gilbert, full-length in uniform Translation: Montpellier 30 March 6 years of the republic. Army of the Rhine. 2nd Division, Right Wing. 8th Battalion of train of artillery, elite company. We, the undersigned, certify that Citizen Jean-Louis Gilbert, soldier in the said company was wounded in our presence on the head above the left eye by 3 sabre blows, in the engagement of 22 December 9th [1798] between Strasburg and Walz, while driving a canon which was taken by the enemy at the time of the charge, in faith of which we have given him the document to serve or be of value as needed. At Walz, 23 December 9th [1798] year of the republic one and indivisible Oblong folio. Presented by John Nicholas Brown (acc. 1964). Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Certificate of Army Service, World War I

Certificate dated January 31st 1919, made out to Leon S. Altmayer, with sepia gravure illustration at top of allegorical figure of Columbia, soldiers in background. Certificate dated January 31st 1919, made out to Leon S. Altmayer, with sepia gravure illustration at top of allegorical figure of Columbia, soldiers in background. Small oblong folio; margins intact; creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. title provided by cataloger

Cérémonie du Sacre de L.L.M.M. 18 avril 1852 !!!

1st in pair of color lithograph by Lacombe and Crehen after Severin, from daguerreotype by Hartmann; Emperor crowning his consort before altar in ceremonial pavilion, with crowd of spectators behind lines of soldiers. 1st in pair of color lithograph by Lacombe and Crehen after Severin, from daguerreotype by Hartmann; Emperor crowning his consort before altar in ceremonial pavilion, with crowd of spectators behind lines of soldiers. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Cérémonie du mariage de Louis XIV Roy de France ... en MDCLX

One of a collection of 5 engraved plates of military and court scenes in ornamental borders; king and queen surrounded by courtiers and family, being blessed by archbishop in front of alter and pillars. One of a collection of 5 engraved plates of military and court scenes in ornamental borders; king and queen surrounded by courtiers and family, being blessed by archbishop in front of alter and pillars. Oblong folio; plate marks, margins slightly trimmed; clean; stamped gold "C. LeBrun - Scenes in the life of Louis XIV - Paris, 1680-1781". Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1960.

Cérémonie du Couronnement, 18 avril 1852 !!!

2nd in pair of color lithograph by Lacombe and Crehen after Severin, from daguerreotype by Hartmann; coronation scene showing departure of state coach from pavilion between ranks of soldiers, numerous men, women and children spectators in foreground and right background. 2nd in pair of color lithograph by Lacombe and Crehen after Severin, from daguerreotype by Hartmann; coronation scene showing departure of state coach from pavilion between ranks of soldiers, numerous men, women and children spectators in foreground and right background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Cérémonie de la Conféderation Nationale au Champ de Mars le 14 Juillet 1790

Sepia etching, unsigned; military ceremony with numerous cheering soldiers before tribunes and altars erected on slope. Sepia etching, unsigned; military ceremony with numerous cheering soldiers before tribunes and altars erected on slope. Oblong folio; margins. title: Cérémonie de la Conféderation Nationale au Champ de Mars le 14 Juillet 1790. au Moment où tous les Française ont juré sur l'Autel de la Patrie d'être à jamais unis par les liens indissolubles de la fraternité caption: A Paris cehz J. Chereau Rue St. Jacques près la Fontaine St. Severin aux deux Colonnes. No. 257. caption: S'il s'etoit trouvé partmi nous un seul homme de chaque nation, au moment ou la famille des Français à juré la liberté, et que cet homme, quel qu'il fùt, retournat chez ses compatriotes, bientot tous les tyrans auroient disparue, nous avons donné à l'Univers le signal de la liberté. Qu'on ne nous parlé plus de ces fêtes tant vanteées chez les anciens, En fut il jamais de mieu ordonné, de plus décentes et de plus tranquile, voyez les plus célèbres fêtes de l'Antiquite, elles sont presque toutes souillées par des cérémonies supertieuses, par la dissolution et la débauche et meme le crime, on doit à la viglance de Mr. de la Fayett, Major-Général de la Confédération, la tranquilité par faite qui, dans l'aimale confusion de cette fête patriotique, ajoutoit de nouveau charmes a nos plaisers. Un silence religieux à preparé le plus beau moment de la monarche Francaise. La voix du Major de la Confédération s'est fait entendre. Je jure d'être à la Loi et au Roi, de maintenir la constitution décrétée par l'Assemblée Nationale, et acceptée par le Roi, de protéger conformement aux lois, la sureté des personnes et les propriétes. La libre circulation des grains et subsistances dans l'interieure du Royaume et la perception des contributions publiques, et de demeurer unis a tous les Francios &c. JE LE JURE.

Ceremonie de l'ordre et la marche de la publication de la paix devant 'Hôtel de Ville

Hand-colored engraving numbered 158; view of mounted and foot procession of military, musicians, officials winding towards Hôtel de Ville. Hand-colored engraving numbered 158; view of mounted and foot procession of military, musicians, officials winding towards Hôtel de Ville. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1960.

Ceremonial horse

Ceremonial horse

Brown University

Albumen print photograph; black horse seen in profile facing right, wearing saddle; hand and foot of attendant holding reins visible at right, white wall in background. Albumen print photograph; black horse seen in profile facing right, wearing saddle; hand and foot of attendant holding reins visible at right, white wall in background. No. 6530 Oblong small folio; no margins; edges slightly worn, cracked.

Central India Horse

Central India Horse

Brown University

Photolithograph signed in pencil (lower right) by artist; large gathering of mounted troops lined up on dusty field. Photolithograph signed in pencil (lower right) by artist; large gathering of mounted troops lined up on dusty field. Oblong folio. Stow-on-the-Wold, Christopher Clarke Antiques, 2007

Cent-Suisse en habit de cérémonie

One of a pair of hand-colored engravings of uniform figures, landscape background with mountains. [See also Cent-Suisse en grand uniforme.] One of a pair of hand-colored engravings of uniform figures, landscape background with mountains. [See also Cent-Suisse en grand uniforme.] Small upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; clean. Paris, Grangié sale, 1965.

Cent-Suisse en grand uniforme

One of a pair of hand-colored engravings of uniform figures, landscape background with mountains. [See also Cent-Suisse en Habit de Cérémonie.] One of a pair of hand-colored engravings of uniform figures, landscape background with mountains. [See also Cent-Suisse en Habit de Cérémonie.] Small upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; clean. Paris, Grangié sale, 1965.

Cent-Gardes

Cent-Gardes

Brown University

1st of 4 colored lithographs of uniforms of Garde Impériale (by and) after Vernier, printed by Bès and Dubreuil. 1st of 4 colored lithographs of uniforms of Garde Impériale (by and) after Vernier, printed by Bès and Dubreuil. Small upright folio, 4 prints [cf. FrU1854mf-1b-d], matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Paris, Cart, 1951.