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

Cavalleggeri di Lodi

Cavalleggeri di Lodi

Brown University

From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; standing figure of cavalryman in black jacket, light blue trousers, white hat, facing left, leaning forward. From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; standing figure of cavalryman in black jacket, light blue trousers, white hat, facing left, leaning forward. Unbound; clean, some slightly yellowed; in red portfolio, black label st. gold "Italian uniforms, 1900-1912; original watercolor caricatures" by "J. Ronny". Rome, Querzola, 1967.

Cavalleggeri di Aquila

Cavalleggeri di Aquila

Brown University

From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; standing figure of cavalry officer in black jacket, light blue jodhpurs, red trim, facing toward right. From set of 42 from "Esercito Italiano" in collection of 805 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures on postcards, signed by J. Ronni; standing figure of cavalry officer in black jacket, light blue jodhpurs, red trim, facing toward right. Unbound; clean, some slightly yellowed; in red portfolio, black label st. gold "Italian uniforms, 1900-1912; original watercolor caricatures" by "J. Ronny". Rome, Querzola, 1967.

Cavaliers egyptiens

Cavaliers egyptiens

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving or line lithographic plate; 3 figures of officer, drum-major and soldier riding towards right, outdoors. Hand-colored engraving or line lithographic plate; 3 figures of officer, drum-major and soldier riding towards right, outdoors. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean.

Cavaliere dell'Ordine di Sn. Giovanni di Malta: in abito giornale

17th in collection of 23 original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Feneck and numbered; also another watercolor no. 13 with variant pose, and signed replica of no. 24; standing figure of officer in civilian dress (violet coat and trousers). 17th in collection of 23 original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Feneck and numbered; also another watercolor no. 13 with variant pose, and signed replica of no. 24; standing figure of officer in civilian dress (violet coat and trousers). Small, unbound; in pink cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1950.

Cavalier, pompier, artilleur. Garde nationale rurale. 1848

Chromolithograph; 3 uniform figures, outdoors, smaller figure in right background. Chromolithograph; 3 uniform figures, outdoors, smaller figure in right background. Small upright, mounted on small folio grey paper; margins trimmed; creased. Brussels, A. Elebaut, 1955.

Cavalier Kalmouk

Cavalier Kalmouk

Brown University

19th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Kalmyk lancer, in dark blue uniform, facing right. 19th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Kalmyk lancer, in dark blue uniform, facing right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 19. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Cavalier et fantassin russe de la nouvelle levée

55th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois; mounted and standing cavalryman and rifleman, both in green jackets, red trim, outdoors. 55th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois; mounted and standing cavalryman and rifleman, both in green jackets, red trim, outdoors. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. 'Troupes Russes 55'. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Cavalier de royal allemand 1789

Original unsigned watercolor; uniform figure facing left on slightly rearing horse. Original unsigned watercolor; uniform figure facing left on slightly rearing horse. Upright medium folio; no margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1972.

Cavalier de Fez ou de Maroc

Etching by Crépy le fils after Parocelle; horseman with spear galloping towards right, palm trees in left background. Etching by Crépy le fils after Parocelle; horseman with spear galloping towards right, palm trees in left background. Small upright, matted; margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Cavalier dans la position militaire

One of a pair of hand-colored engravings; being Figre. 2e (Figre. 1re: Cavalier dans la position de l'equitation) from book of equitation, showing uniform of Chartres. One of a pair of hand-colored engravings; being Figre. 2e (Figre. 1re: Cavalier dans la position de l'equitation) from book of equitation, showing uniform of Chartres. Upright folio, margins trimmed close. Paris, Grangié sale, 1965.

Cavalier dans la position de l'equitation

One of a pair of hand-colored engravings; being Figre. 1re (Figre. 2e: Cavalier dans la position militaire) from book of equitation, showing uniform of Ral. Piémont. One of a pair of hand-colored engravings; being Figre. 1re (Figre. 2e: Cavalier dans la position militaire) from book of equitation, showing uniform of Ral. Piémont. Upright folio, margins trimmed close. Paris, Grangié sale, 1965.

Cavalier Chinois

Cavalier Chinois

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving by St. Sauveur after Labrousse; mounted uniform figure with quiver of arrows, riding towards right, smaller figures of foot and cavalry soldiers in background. Hand-colored engraving by St. Sauveur after Labrousse; mounted uniform figure with quiver of arrows, riding towards right, smaller figures of foot and cavalry soldiers in background. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins intact. From 'Encyclopédie des Voyages, moeurs, usages de tous les peuples'.

Cavalier belge

Cavalier belge

Brown University

67th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Belgian cavalryman, in blue jacket, white trousers, red trim, dragoon helmet, with sabre to shoulder, facing left. 67th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Belgian cavalryman, in blue jacket, white trousers, red trim, dragoon helmet, with sabre to shoulder, facing left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 67. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Cavalier Bashkir

Cavalier Bashkir

Brown University

18th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Bashkir cavalryman, in chain mail, blue trousers, helmet, riding toward right. 18th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Bashkir cavalryman, in chain mail, blue trousers, helmet, riding toward right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 18. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Cavalier Allemand du XVe Siècle

Uncolored engraving numbered 1 by A. Bartsch, 1785, after A. Dürer, being the same figure of mounted knight as Rüstung eines Deutsches Ritters am 1498, but with added landscape background by and after Chrétien Brand. [See also: Knight on horseback] Uncolored engraving numbered 1 by A. Bartsch, 1785, after A. Dürer, being the same figure of mounted knight as Rüstung eines Deutsches Ritters am 1498, but with added landscape background by and after Chrétien Brand. [See also: Knight on horseback] Upright folio; margins trimmed; foxed.

Cavalier

Cavalier

Brown University

One of a collection of 11 hand-colored engraved plates plus title plate by Huquier after Parrocel, all showing mounted figures in uniform. Figure in light blue with rifle and sword on rearing horse, from behind. One of a collection of 11 hand-colored engraved plates plus title plate by Huquier after Parrocel, all showing mounted figures in uniform. Figure in light blue with rifle and sword on rearing horse, from behind. Small upright folio, unbound, yellowed, soiled, edges worn; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. New York, F. Thomas Heller, 1957.

Cavalerie Saxonne 1810-1813: Regiment des Chevaulegèrs de Polenz

24th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in scarlet and light blue uniforms, shakos. 24th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in scarlet and light blue uniforms, shakos. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Cavalerie Saxonne 1810-1813: Reg't des Gardes du Corps

19th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in canary, scarlet and white uniforms, dragoon helmets; 1 holding trumpet. 19th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in canary, scarlet and white uniforms, dragoon helmets; 1 holding trumpet. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Cavalerie Saxonne 1810-1813: Reg't des Cuirassiers de Zastrow

18th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in canary and white uniforms, dragoon helmets. 18th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in canary and white uniforms, dragoon helmets. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Cavalerie Saxonne 1810-1813: Reg't Chevau-Légers "Prince Johann"

21st in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in scarlet, canary and white uniforms, shakos; 1 holding trumpet. 21st in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in scarlet, canary and white uniforms, shakos; 1 holding trumpet. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Cavalerie Saxonne 1810-1813: "Leib Cuirassiers Garde"

17th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in white and scarlet uniforms, dragoon helmets; 1 holding trumpet. 17th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in white and scarlet uniforms, dragoon helmets; 1 holding trumpet. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Cavalerie italienne

Cavalerie italienne

Brown University

20th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Gallina; large uniform group of mounted cavalry in green and blue uniforms, outdoors. 20th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Gallina; large uniform group of mounted cavalry in green and blue uniforms, outdoors. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820". New York, Weyhe, 1942.

Cavalerie impériale russe

One of a pair of color aquatint plates, each showing large uniform group, outdoors. [See also: Cavallerie Impériale Française.] One of a pair of color aquatint plates, each showing large uniform group, outdoors. [See also: Cavallerie Impériale Française.] Oblong folio; plate marks, margins slightly trimmed; soiled. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963.

Cavalerie de Réserve: Régt. de Cuirassiers

1st of 3 colored lithographic plates by and after Charpentier, printed by Bry; mounted uniform group of several cuirassiers, riding outdoors, 3 standing officers observing at right. 1st of 3 colored lithographic plates by and after Charpentier, printed by Bry; mounted uniform group of several cuirassiers, riding outdoors, 3 standing officers observing at right. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1946.

Cavalerie de Ligne 1762: Regt. Castelo Branco, cavalier; 1. Regt da Corte, officier; Regt. Castelo B., officier subal...

9th in collection of watercolors signed and dated by Beaufort, of uniform groups after documents in Army Museum, Lisbon; 3 standing figures of cavalryman and officers, all in blue coats, buff trousers, red trim. 9th in collection of watercolors signed and dated by Beaufort, of uniform groups after documents in Army Museum, Lisbon; 3 standing figures of cavalryman and officers, all in blue coats, buff trousers, red trim. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold "L. de Beaufort. Armée Portugaise XVIII siècle. Paris, 1969". Paris, Louis de Beaufort, 1970.

Cavalerie Bavaroise 1812-1813: Trompetes d. Cheveaulegèrs, tenue de parade

26th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalry trumpeters in scarlet, light blue and green uniforms, dragoon helmets; 1 holding trumpet. 26th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalry trumpeters in scarlet, light blue and green uniforms, dragoon helmets; 1 holding trumpet. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Cavalerie Bavaroise 1811-1813: Reg't Chevau legèrs du Roi

25th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in scarlet and green uniforms, dragoon helmets; 1 holding trumpet. 25th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in scarlet and green uniforms, dragoon helmets; 1 holding trumpet. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Cavalerie allemande

Cavalerie allemande

Brown University

2nd in collection of 6 hand-colored imagerie-type plates; double row of mounted German cavalry figures, in gray uniforms. 2nd in collection of 6 hand-colored imagerie-type plates; double row of mounted German cavalry figures, in gray uniforms. Small oblong folio; plate marks, margins intact except for "Soldats autrichiens"; mostly clean; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold, "Troupes Allemands Ier Empire, Paris, Basset". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Cavalerie allemande

Cavalerie allemande

Brown University

4th in collection of 6 hand-colored imagerie-type plates; double row of mounted German cavalry figures, in white and green uniforms. 4th in collection of 6 hand-colored imagerie-type plates; double row of mounted German cavalry figures, in white and green uniforms. Small oblong folio; pl. marks, margins intact except for "Soldats autrichiens"; mostly clean; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold, "Troupes Allemands Ier Empire, Paris, Basset". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

Cavalerie 1684

Cavalerie 1684

Brown University

One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in khaki and red with rifle over left shoulder. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in khaki and red with rifle over left shoulder. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold: clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.