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

Carolus XII: Suecorum, Gothor. et Vandalorum Rex

9th in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, pointing with baton, on horse charging toward left, combat in background. 9th in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, pointing with baton, on horse charging toward left, combat in background. Small folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; some yellowed or foxed.

Carolus Walliae Princeps &c. &c. &c.

Engraving by J.G. Will after Tocqué; half-length portrait of Prince Charles Stuart in armor and ermine-edged mantle, in architectural enframement with medallion of arms below. Engraving by J.G. Will after Tocqué; half-length portrait of Prince Charles Stuart in armor and ermine-edged mantle, in architectural enframement with medallion of arms below. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1973.

Carolus VII Rom. Imp. Maximiliani II Elect. Bav. et Theres. Cunig. Sobi...

Copper-engraving by Zimermann and Monachy after Desmarées; 3/4-length portrait in armor and court robes, with crown regalia at left near pedestal of column. Copper-engraving by Zimermann and Monachy after Desmarées; 3/4-length portrait in armor and court robes, with crown regalia at left near pedestal of column. Plate mark, margins trimmed very close; matted small folio. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

Carolus Quintus

Carolus Quintus

Brown University

Copper engraving by Cosmus Mogalli after van Dyck; equestrian portrait in armour, riding towards left along seashore, ships in background, eagle with laurel in beak flying above. Copper engraving by Cosmus Mogalli after van Dyck; equestrian portrait in armour, riding towards left along seashore, ships in background, eagle with laurel in beak flying above. Large upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Carolus III. D.G. Hispaniarum et Indiarum Rex

Engraving; full-length portrait in armor, baton in hand, riding toward right on rearing horse, battle in right distance. Engraving; full-length portrait in armor, baton in hand, riding toward right on rearing horse, battle in right distance. Giant upright folio, mounted, matted; margins severely trimmed.

Carolus III: Hispaniarum et Indiarum Rex

10th in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, facing forward, holding baton, on shoreline; large fleet in right background. 10th in collection of 18 engraved military portraits by and after Weigel; mounted figure of king, facing forward, holding baton, on shoreline; large fleet in right background. Small folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; some yellowed or foxed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951

Carolus Gustavus Wrangel Dominus in Schogcloster Bremer Vord et Rosstorp ... Marschallus Generalis

Engraving by Petrus de Iode after van Hulle; bust portrait in part-armor, in oval enframement with allegorical figures, trophies, warship in corners. Engraving by Petrus de Iode after van Hulle; bust portrait in part-armor, in oval enframement with allegorical figures, trophies, warship in corners. Small upright folio, mounted on cardboard; margins severely trimmed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964.

Carolus exemplum rarae virtutis, in hostem. Saxo testis erit potuisse illum et voluisse

Engraving after Tempesta; the Elector of Saxony seated on horseback at center, with his arms crossed on his chest and his head bent in submission, being pardoned by Emperor Charles V, seated on horseback to left, surrounded by his retinue. From: Triumphs of Emperor Charles V Engraving after Tempesta; the Elector of Saxony seated on horseback at center, with his arms crossed on his chest and his head bent in submission, being pardoned by Emperor Charles V, seated on horseback to left, surrounded by his retinue. From: Triumphs of Emperor Charles V Small oblong; matted medium folio; margins trimmed very close. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Carolus Dux Borbonius Præfectus Militiæ Cæsarius Caroli V

Copper-engraving; oval bust portrait in armor. From: 'Wereld spiegel: waer in vertoont word de beschrijvinge der rijken staten, ende vorstendommen des gantsen aerdbodems ...' by Pierre d'Avity (1621) Copper-engraving; oval bust portrait in armor. From: 'Wereld spiegel: waer in vertoont word de beschrijvinge der rijken staten, ende vorstendommen des gantsen aerdbodems ...' by Pierre d'Avity (1621) Upright; margins trimmed close; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960. Title: CAROLUS DUX BORBONIUS PRÆFECTUS MILITIÆ CÆSARIUS CAROLI V Caption: Van Vlancknjk. Caption: Obyt Anno 1527 Caption: Carolus Hertorb van Borbon velt-Ouer s te des Keysers Carolus de V.

Carolus de Longueval Comes de Buquoy...Provinciæ Comitatvsq Hannoniensis: S. C. M. tis Sculptor Eg. Sadeler ad / uiuu...

Engraving by and after Sadeler. 'Portrait of Charles de Longueval, bust directed to the right, head slightly turned to face the viewer, wearing an armour, sash, a flat white collar and a chain around his neck, in an oval flanked by two angels holding an ornamental medallion, a group of chained figures at top right and a representation of the battle of the White Mountain; ornamental cartouche at the bottom' -- British Museum. Engraving by and after Sadeler. 'Portrait of Charles de Longueval, bust directed to the right, head slightly turned to face the viewer, wearing an armour, sash, a flat white collar and a chain around his neck, in an oval flanked by two angels holding an ornamental medallion, a group of chained figures at top right and a representation of the battle of the White Mountain; ornamental cartouche at the bottom' -- British Museum. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed close. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Carolus D.G. Dux Wurtenbergiae et Tecc

One of a collection of 9 copper engraved plates; equestrian military portrait by and after Johann Lorenz Rugendas, soldiers, encampment, women, city in distance. One of a collection of 9 copper engraved plates; equestrian military portrait by and after Johann Lorenz Rugendas, soldiers, encampment, women, city in distance. Oblong small folio; margins trimmed close; stained; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "J.L. Rugendas. Commanders & Battles, 1740-50". N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1957.

Carolus Archidux Austriae: S.R.I. et Austr. Exerc. Supremus Dux. Alberto Regio Sax. Principi & Less. Duci D.D.D. Ejus...

Stipple-engraving by Durmer after Kininger; equestrian portrait in uniform, facing right and pointing sword, mounted officers and aides at left, battle in right background. Stipple-engraving by Durmer after Kininger; equestrian portrait in uniform, facing right and pointing sword, mounted officers and aides at left, battle in right background. Oblong folio, matted large folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.

Carolus Albertus, Chur-Printz von Baÿern. etc. etc.

Engraving; oval bust portrait in armor, with court robe over shoulders. Engraving; oval bust portrait in armor, with court robe over shoulders. Upright; margins trimmed close. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.

Caroli II Regis Magnae Brittaniae ex Hollandia in Angliam discessus, die 11 Iuni ano. MDCLX: The daparture of Charles...

Engraving by Visscher and Schut after Schut. 'The departure of Charles II from Holland on his journey to London in 1660; troops and onlookers massed on Scheveningen beach as royal party embark in pinnace adorned with palm and oranges; portrait bust of Charles II in ornamental frame supported by two cherubs top centre' -- British Museum Engraving by Visscher and Schut after Schut. 'The departure of Charles II from Holland on his journey to London in 1660; troops and onlookers massed on Scheveningen beach as royal party embark in pinnace adorned with palm and oranges; portrait bust of Charles II in ornamental frame supported by two cherubs top centre' -- British Museum Large oblong folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed close; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.

Carol. V Caesaris, et Cosmi Medicis

One of a collection of 5 engraved plates by Heinrich Gol(t)s(iu)s and Philip Galle after Stradanus (Jan van der Straet), of military scenes showing armies of Charles V and the Medici in campaigns against the Turks, c. 1535. Soldiers with partial armor and cannons marching through field towards fortified city. From series: 'Mediceae Familiae Rerum Feliciter Gestarum Victoriae et Triumphi' One of a collection of 5 engraved plates by Heinrich Gol(t)s(iu)s and Philip Galle after Stradanus (Jan van der Straet), of military scenes showing armies of Charles V and the Medici in campaigns against the Turks, c. 1535. Soldiers with partial armor and cannons marching through field towards fortified city. From series: 'Mediceae Familiae Rerum Feliciter Gestarum Victoriae et Triumphi' Small folio; margins trimmed close, yellowed and soiled; in russet cloth portfolio stamped gold. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Carneville Jaeger; Carnoville Hus.

8th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 standing figures of cavalrymen in light green uniforms, hussar on right, jäger on left. 8th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 standing figures of cavalrymen in light green uniforms, hussar on right, jäger on left. Mounted on folio paper, unbound; clean, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

Carneville Infanterie

Carneville Infanterie

Brown University

7th of 11 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures; figure of infantryman in teal jacket, white trousers, black and red trim, standing at attention. 7th of 11 original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures; figure of infantryman in teal jacket, white trousers, black and red trim, standing at attention. Folio, matted, bound in soiled white board book with label in upper left corner marked "24". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961

Carnatic Cavalry c. 1790: Sowar

2nd in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; mounted cavalryman in red jacket, white trousers, holding carbine, facing left. 2nd in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; mounted cavalryman in red jacket, white trousers, holding carbine, facing left. Small unbound, clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colours by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.

Carlton House the Prince Regent's Palace: (In Pall Mall)

Hand-colored engraving; view of colonnade screen and facade, small figures of sentries, infantrymen near gate, 4 mounted hussars in street. Hand-colored engraving; view of colonnade screen and facade, small figures of sentries, infantrymen near gate, 4 mounted hussars in street. Oblong folio, matted; pl. mark, margins intact; slightly worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

Carlos I. Principe de Rumania

Tinted lithograph, printed by Gonzalez, from series, Principados Danubianos; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Tinted lithograph, printed by Gonzalez, from series, Principados Danubianos; oval bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Small upright folio; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1964.

Carlist militiaman, c. 1837

Original somewhat crude unsigned watercolor or gouache; standing uniform figure, outdoors, with grounded rifle. Original somewhat crude unsigned watercolor or gouache; standing uniform figure, outdoors, with grounded rifle. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959. title provided by cataloger

Carl: Erzherzog von Oesterreich

1st of 2 lithographic portraits by and after Kriehüber printed by Höelich, dated 1837; 3/4-length figure in uniform. 1st of 2 lithographic portraits by and after Kriehüber printed by Höelich, dated 1837; 3/4-length figure in uniform. Upright folio; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.

Carl, Kronprinz von Wütemberg

Steel engraving by C. Mahlknecht; 3/4-length figure in uniform, hatless. Steel engraving by C. Mahlknecht; 3/4-length figure in uniform, hatless. Upright; margins; foxed, slightly worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.

Carl, Erzherzog von Oesterreich

Lithograph by and after Stadler, dated 1841 by artist, printed by Johann Höfelich; half-length portrait in uniform. Lithograph by and after Stadler, dated 1841 by artist, printed by Johann Höfelich; half-length portrait in uniform. Upright, mounted on small folio white board; margins; foxed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1957.

Carl XV. Frederik VII

Carl XV. Frederik VII

Brown University

Tinted lithograph; 2 oval half-length portraits in uniform. Tinted lithograph; 2 oval half-length portraits in uniform. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; worn, torn, foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1962.

Carl Weishaupt: K.B. General Lieutenant & Brigadier der Artillerie

One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits; figure seated in chair holding feathered hat. One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits; figure seated in chair holding feathered hat. Folio; foxed; in blue-gray portfolio stamped "Bavarian Military Portraits, c. 1828-60." New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Carl Steinhaüslin: Lieutenant der Artillerie von Bern

3rd of 26 hand-colored engraved plate of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; full-length portrait of officer in dark blue uniform with red facings, cocked hat, holding sword, facing toward left. 3rd of 26 hand-colored engraved plate of military portraits, each showing a cantonal uniform; full-length portrait of officer in dark blue uniform with red facings, cocked hat, holding sword, facing toward left. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red morocco back stamped gold "Feyerabend - die Eidgenössischen Truppen - Basel 1792". Zurich, August Laube, 1954.