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

Three soldiers looking out ship's windows

Original pencil sketch, signed by artist; rear view of 3 soldiers looking out ship's windows. Original pencil sketch, signed by artist; rear view of 3 soldiers looking out ship's windows. Oblong folio; no margins; smudged. title provided by cataloger

Three soldiers and drummer in landscape

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. Figure on left standing next to drum, next figure holding rifle, tow other standing figures on right, with church and houses in background. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. Figure on left standing next to drum, next figure holding rifle, tow other standing figures on right, with church and houses in background. Unbound; in red cloth and board case, no title; clean. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Three soldier quarreling

One of a collection of etchings by and after Franck. 'Three soldiers quarelling; lifting swords and a club; the two figures at left and right held back by two women; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war' -- British Museum. One of a collection of etchings by and after Franck. 'Three soldiers quarelling; lifting swords and a club; the two figures at left and right held back by two women; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war' -- British Museum. Oblong, unbound; in beige cloth portfolio case, brown leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Three Serbian officers

Three Serbian officers

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Wagner; 3 uniform figures of Serbian officers, smoking and chatting; bench or bleacher in right background. Original watercolor signed by Wagner; 3 uniform figures of Serbian officers, smoking and chatting; bench or bleacher in right background. Upright folio; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Three rows of soldiers marching preceded by mounted officer

1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; three rows of soldiers marching following mounted officer 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; three rows of soldiers marching following mounted officer 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 rows of soldiers marching

1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; three rows of soldiers marching 1 of 31 original gouache paintings (by Ram Dutta?) in an album; three rows of soldiers marching 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 Prussian soldiers

Three Prussian soldiers

Brown University

11th in suite of 12 original unsigned ink and watercolor sketches, by Bradford, of uniform figures and groups; 3 standing figures of infantryman in blue jacket, grenadier in buff jacket, and officer in long blue-gray coat; with handwritten descriptive notes. 11th in suite of 12 original unsigned ink and watercolor sketches, by Bradford, of uniform figures and groups; 3 standing figures of infantryman in blue jacket, grenadier in buff jacket, and officer in long blue-gray coat; with handwritten descriptive notes. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean; mounted in folio album of red marble boards, 1/4 red morocco back st. gold. London, Parker, 1964. title provided by cataloger

Three Prussian grenadiers, c. 1820-1825

Lithograph by (or after?) v. H:; uniform group of 3 enlisted grenadiers, outdoors, showing uniforms of (left to right) Kaiser Alexander Garde Grenadier Regiment Nr. 1, 1. Garde Regiment zu Fuss, 2. Garde Landwehr Bataillon. Lithograph by (or after?) v. H:; uniform group of 3 enlisted grenadiers, outdoors, showing uniforms of (left to right) Kaiser Alexander Garde Grenadier Regiment Nr. 1, 1. Garde Regiment zu Fuss, 2. Garde Landwehr Bataillon. Upright folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Weyne, 1943.

Three plagues of Europe

Three plagues of Europe

Brown University

In this sheet the "Three Plagues of Europe" are lined up in a row. At the left, Napoleon, "The Turbulent Mr. Fight-all," has drawn his sword and lunges at an enemy outside of the frame. William Pitt, "The Hon'ble Mr. Tax-all," takes the center. Pitt stands with his hand on his hip and appears to be chastizing Napoleon. The Devil, "The Worshipfull Mr. Take-all," at the right of the image, is poised to attack Pitt. His eyes glint red as he extends his right arm towards the British Prime Minister. This sheet is mounted to another paper. Alone, the satire measures 33.5x25.5 cm. There is some staining and scratching, but overall the print is in good condition. In this sheet the "Three Plagues of Europe" are lined up in a row. At the left, Napoleon, "The Turbulent Mr. Fight-all," has drawn his sword and lunges at an enemy outside of the frame. William Pitt, "The Hon'ble Mr. Tax-all," takes the center. Pitt stands with his hand on his hip and appears to be chastizing Napoleon. The Devil, "The Worshipfull Mr. Take-all," at the right of the image, is poised to attack Pitt. His eyes glint red as he extends his right arm towards the British Prime Minister. This sheet is mounted to another paper. Alone, the satire measures 33.5x25.5 cm. There is some staining and scratching, but overall the print is in good condition. Published by Roberts, 1803-08-00. British Museum, BM 10084. George notes that this print was adapted from an earlier sheet published by Holland. Holland's sheet, also titled 'The Three Plagues of Europe!!,' featured a caricature of Addington as 'The Hon'ble Mr. Tax-all' in the central position. Caption: Drawn by Mr. West Caption: "The Turbulent Mr. Fight-all" "The Honble Mr. Taxaall" The Worshipfull Mr. Take-all"

Three peasants fleeing from soldier

One of a collection of etchings by and after Franck. 'Three peasants fleeing from a soldier on horseback; two running to left, a third on the ground underneath the rearing horse; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war. 1643' -- British Museum One of a collection of etchings by and after Franck. 'Three peasants fleeing from a soldier on horseback; two running to left, a third on the ground underneath the rearing horse; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war. 1643' -- British Museum Oblong, unbound; in beige cloth portfolio case, brown leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Three pairs of officers in conversation

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. 3 groups of 2 figures in conversation. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. 3 groups of 2 figures in conversation. Unbound; in red cloth and board case; no title; clean. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1980.

Three officers standing in park near racecourse

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. 3 figures facing one another; animals and buildings in distance. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. 3 figures facing one another; animals and buildings in distance. Unbound; in red cloth and board case, no title; clean. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Three officers of the Hopetoun Fencibles, Lord Napier, Maj. Palmer, Maj. Clarkson. 1795

One of a collection of 11 partially hand-colored, tinted or uncolored etched caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838. One of a collection of 11 partially hand-colored, tinted or uncolored etched caricatures by and after Kay of soldier figures and groups showing uniforms. Later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838. Upright; margins; some stains in margins. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963.

Three officers and three soldiers in landscape

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. 3 figures standing at attention facing officer; two other officers at left speaking to one another. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. 3 figures standing at attention facing officer; two other officers at left speaking to one another. Unbound; in red cloth and board case, no title; clean. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Three officers and three privates standing in landscape

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other) buildings. 2 groups of 3 figures, one group in background holding rifles. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other) buildings. 2 groups of 3 figures, one group in background holding rifles. Unbound; in red cloth and board case, no title; clean. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Three o'clock Sundays: 15th Hussars, Royal Horse Artillery, Line Regt. Gordon Highlanders, 16th Lancers

One of a collection of 6 color lithograph caricatures after Harry Payne from the series 'Reynolds' British Army'. 5 soldiers leaving canteen in a drunken state. One of a collection of 6 color lithograph caricatures after Harry Payne from the series 'Reynolds' British Army'. 5 soldiers leaving canteen in a drunken state. Upright medium folio, matted; trimmed, soiled. London, Spencer, 1952.

Three mounted mamelukes

Three mounted mamelukes

Brown University

One of a collection of 3 unsigned original watercolors (by Alken?); three mounted figures, one holding musket, another holds a spear One of a collection of 3 unsigned original watercolors (by Alken?); three mounted figures, one holding musket, another holds a spear Oblong; gray margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

Three men, two speaking, one near ammunition

One of 2 original watercolors; three soldiers in black uniforms with swords, two talking. One of 2 original watercolors; three soldiers in black uniforms with swords, two talking. Mounted, left side frayed.

Three men on horses, two carrying lances, one carrying a bow and arrows

One of a suite of 4 original gouache paintings; marching mounted native soldiers and officers on horses, carrying lances and/or guns. One of a suite of 4 original gouache paintings; marching mounted native soldiers and officers on horses, carrying lances and/or guns. Oblong folio; clean, edges worn and torn. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958.

Three men on horses, two carrying lances

One of a suite of 4 original gouache paintings; marching mounted native soldiers and officers on horses, carrying lances and/or guns. One of a suite of 4 original gouache paintings; marching mounted native soldiers and officers on horses, carrying lances and/or guns. Oblong folio; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958.

Three men on horses talking to a woman

One of a collection of etchings by and after Franck. 'Three horsemen in front of a tavern; the female keeper standing in a doorway at r, holding a pitcher; the horse in foreground rearing and in profile to left; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war. 1656' -- British Museum One of a collection of etchings by and after Franck. 'Three horsemen in front of a tavern; the female keeper standing in a doorway at r, holding a pitcher; the horse in foreground rearing and in profile to left; from a series of 25 etchings of scenes of fighting and suffering during a war. 1656' -- British Museum Unbound; in beige cloth portfolio case, brown leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Three men on horse drawn sled

One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings by Kollmann of peasant scenes, etc. 3 men on horse drawn sled moving to the right. One of a collection of 29 mounted watercolor drawings by Kollmann of peasant scenes, etc. 3 men on horse drawn sled moving to the right. Bound in full brown pebble-grain Morocco stamped and decorated gold; covers slightly worn. Camden, Me., Staack, 1954.

Three Greek officers in various uniforms

Original watercolor signed by Wagner; 3 standing figures of Greek officers: Cretan Gendarme on left, regular NCO of Gendarmerie on right, central figure unidentified. Original watercolor signed by Wagner; 3 standing figures of Greek officers: Cretan Gendarme on left, regular NCO of Gendarmerie on right, central figure unidentified. Upright folio; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Three French zouave prisoners of war, 1870

Carbon print(?) photograph; uniform portrait of 3 French zouave prisoners of war, 2 seated on ground (one on right holding pipe), and 1 standing between them; German handwriting on verso. Carbon print(?) photograph; uniform portrait of 3 French zouave prisoners of war, 2 seated on ground (one on right holding pipe), and 1 standing between them; German handwriting on verso. Upright, in envelope; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Three French soldiers on campaign

One of 2 colored etchings by and after Zoll (?) showing a group of French soldiers (3 sitting and standing at rest with weapons). One of 2 colored etchings by and after Zoll (?) showing a group of French soldiers (3 sitting and standing at rest with weapons). Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948. Title supplied by cataloger.

Three French soldiers eating rations

3rd in collection of 8 woodblock pl. after Berne-Bellecour, Jonas; 2 British soldiers, wearing helmets, standing in street, looking through window toward left. 3rd in collection of 8 woodblock pl. after Berne-Bellecour, Jonas; 2 British soldiers, wearing helmets, standing in street, looking through window toward left. Small folio, unbound; slightly yellowed; in light blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels st. gold "Berne-Bellecour. French military scenes, 1915-1916". Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961. title provided by cataloger

Three figures on horseback passed a soldier walking with log over left shoulder

1 of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Three figures on horseback, another on foot carrying log over left shoulder. 1 of a collection of 13 engravings by Ridinger (and others?) after Rugendas of military scenes, showing cavalry types in uniform. Three figures on horseback, another on foot carrying log over left shoulder. Oblong; red cloth, red leather label stamped gold; margins of plate trimmed close, plate yellowed and mounted. Title supplied by cataloger. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Three cavalrymen on a battlefield

Original unsigned pencil sketch, highlighted with bistre ink (by Simonini); unfinished study showing 3 mounted officers on rearing horses charging towards the right; in the foreground lie dead and wounded figures. Original unsigned pencil sketch, highlighted with bistre ink (by Simonini); unfinished study showing 3 mounted officers on rearing horses charging towards the right; in the foreground lie dead and wounded figures. Small oblong, mounted on board; no margins; soiled, marked in squares in pencil. New York, Rockman Prints, 1972. title provided by cataloger

Three cavalrymen in conversation

8th of 8 by Schmidt after Rugendas, in collection of 24 mounted oblong copper-engraved plates of battle scenes; 3 mounted cavalrymen in conversation, others in left background. 8th of 8 by Schmidt after Rugendas, in collection of 24 mounted oblong copper-engraved plates of battle scenes; 3 mounted cavalrymen in conversation, others in left background. Oblong; red cloth, red leather label stamped gold "War scenes c. 1685-1705"; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Three cavalrymen and one infantryman in landscape

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. 3 figures on horseback, one standing figure in distance. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned ink and wash drawings (by Reinhold) with minute pencil titles, being of staff, cavalry and infantry uniform figures and groups, many with backgrounds of Potsdam (and other?) buildings. 3 figures on horseback, one standing figure in distance. Unbound; in red cloth and board case, no title; clean. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.