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.
One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. Three soldiers in uniform sitting on a canon. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. Three soldiers in uniform sitting on a canon. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951
10th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; artilleryman at rear of long low cannon, setting its range, facing right. 10th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; artilleryman at rear of long low cannon, setting its range, facing right. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
Wood engraved plate; horse artillery pulling up into positions in countryside, mounted officer with trumpeter in foreground giving orders. Wood engraved plate; horse artillery pulling up into positions in countryside, mounted officer with trumpeter in foreground giving orders. From Harper's Weekly, October 19, 1861, page 660.
9th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; cannon with chain wrapping it to casing, facing right. 9th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; cannon with chain wrapping it to casing, facing right. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
8th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; cannon with wooden wheels and embossed lion-ring ornaments, facing left. 8th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; cannon with wooden wheels and embossed lion-ring ornaments, facing left. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
13th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; side-view of wooden mounting for cannon. 13th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; side-view of wooden mounting for cannon. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
32nd of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; 1st of 2 copies of battle scene showing artillery bombarding fort or fortified town in background. 32nd of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; 1st of 2 copies of battle scene showing artillery bombarding fort or fortified town in background. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of drum major in scarlet jacket, blue trousers, facing right, holding baton. From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of drum major in scarlet jacket, blue trousers, facing right, holding baton. Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of grenadier guard in scarlet jacket, blue trousers, bearskin hat, with shouldered rifle, facing forward. From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of grenadier guard in scarlet jacket, blue trousers, bearskin hat, with shouldered rifle, facing forward. Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
10th in collection of 10 small unsigned watercolors, mounted on 5 sheets; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 in red hussar coat and blue trousers, the other in blue coat, holding carbines. 10th in collection of 10 small unsigned watercolors, mounted on 5 sheets; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 in red hussar coat and blue trousers, the other in blue coat, holding carbines. Unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1953. title provided by cataloger
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of artilleryman in dark khaki uniform, holding grounded rifle, smoking cigarette. From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of artilleryman in dark khaki uniform, holding grounded rifle, smoking cigarette. Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
Original watercolor signed by Merrill; soldier in stable dress, seated on bench outdoors, smoking cigar. Original watercolor signed by Merrill; soldier in stable dress, seated on bench outdoors, smoking cigar. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; slightly yellowed. Boston, William J. MacPherson, 1968. title provided by cataloger
1 of 8 original watercolors signed by Boisselier; three figures in uniform 1 of 8 original watercolors signed by Boisselier; three figures in uniform Unbound, in maroon cloth slip-case, maroon leather label stamped gold 'Boisselier - French & English Troops in Canada, 1758 - Original Watercolors.' New York, Soldier Shop, 1967 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/)
1 of 8 original watercolors signed by Boisselier; three figures in uniform 1 of 8 original watercolors signed by Boisselier; three figures in uniform Unbound, in maroon cloth slip-case, maroon leather label stamped gold 'Boisselier - French & English Troops in Canada, 1758 - Original Watercolors'. New York, Soldier Shop, 1967 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/)
1 of 8 original watercolors signed by Boisselier; three figures in uniform 1 of 8 original watercolors signed by Boisselier; three figures in uniform Unbound, in maroon cloth slip-case, maroon leather label stamped gold 'Boisselier - French & English Troops in Canada, 1758 - Original Watercolors.' 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/)
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of infantryman in light gray coat, blue leggings, holding grounded rifle; also image of "ceinturon avec epie et bäionette", and note, "fusil d'infanterie Modèle 1717", also note in upper right corner, "Canada ou Nouvelle France 1756". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of infantryman in light gray coat, blue leggings, holding grounded rifle; also image of "ceinturon avec epie et bäionette", and note, "fusil d'infanterie Modèle 1717", also note in upper right corner, "Canada ou Nouvelle France 1756". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures of Acadian infantryman in brown coat, smoking pipe, and fusilier in light gray coat and blue leggings, holding rifle; note in upper left corner, "Canada ou Nouvelle France, 1720". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures of Acadian infantryman in brown coat, smoking pipe, and fusilier in light gray coat and blue leggings, holding rifle; note in upper left corner, "Canada ou Nouvelle France, 1720". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of sergeant in navy blue uniform, facing left, and drum major in scarlet jacket, bearskin cap, holding baton; note in upper right corner, "Canada 1879". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of sergeant in navy blue uniform, facing left, and drum major in scarlet jacket, bearskin cap, holding baton; note in upper right corner, "Canada 1879". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of guardsman in scarlet jacket, bearskin hat, with grounded rifle; image of insignia at right; note in upper right corner, "Canada 1878". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of guardsman in scarlet jacket, bearskin hat, with grounded rifle; image of insignia at right; note in upper right corner, "Canada 1878". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing figure of officer in navy blue uniform, bearskin hat, with sabre; image of silver insignia at left, note in upper left corner, "Canada 1868". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing figure of officer in navy blue uniform, bearskin hat, with sabre; image of silver insignia at left, note in upper left corner, "Canada 1868". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of artillerymen in navy blue uniforms, 1 with rifle, 1 with sword; note in upper right corner, "Canada 1868". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of artillerymen in navy blue uniforms, 1 with rifle, 1 with sword; note in upper right corner, "Canada 1868". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of officer in green jacket, gray trousers; also image of insignia, and note "Canada 1845". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of officer in green jacket, gray trousers; also image of insignia, and note "Canada 1845". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of officer in scarlet jacket, blue trousers, holding grounded sabre; also images of "waist-belt locket" and "skirt detail". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of officer in scarlet jacket, blue trousers, holding grounded sabre; also images of "waist-belt locket" and "skirt detail". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, '72-'73. DAGd.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of infantryman, with grounded rifle, and officer, in dark green uniforms; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1862". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of infantryman, with grounded rifle, and officer, in dark green uniforms; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1862". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of infantryman, in scarlet coat, with grounded rifle, and officer, in gray uniform; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1860/62". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of infantryman, in scarlet coat, with grounded rifle, and officer, in gray uniform; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1860/62". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of infantryman and officer, in gray uniforms; note in upper left corner "Canada 1858/60". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing figures of infantryman and officer, in gray uniforms; note in upper left corner "Canada 1858/60". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing figure of infantryman in dark green uniform, holding grounded rifle; also image of "Pattern 1851 Minié rifle : musket and field service cap", and note in upper left corner, "Canada 1854". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing figure of infantryman in dark green uniform, holding grounded rifle; also image of "Pattern 1851 Minié rifle : musket and field service cap", and note in upper left corner, "Canada 1854". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures of infantrymen in scarlet jackets and buff trousers, 1 holding rifle, the other a ceremonial halberd; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1803". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures of infantrymen in scarlet jackets and buff trousers, 1 holding rifle, the other a ceremonial halberd; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1803". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures of officers, 1 in blue coat, the other in scarlet jacket, holding shako; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1845". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; 2 standing uniform figures of officers, 1 in blue coat, the other in scarlet jacket, holding shako; note in upper left corner, "Canada 1845". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, buff trousers, in profile, facing left; image of insignia at left, "Shoulder-belt plate and lace-loop" also note in upper left corner, "Canada 1814 (Newfoundland)". From collection of original watercolors signed and dated by FitzJames; standing uniform figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, buff trousers, in profile, facing left; image of insignia at left, "Shoulder-belt plate and lace-loop" also note in upper left corner, "Canada 1814 (Newfoundland)". Folio, unbound; margins trimmed; clean; in red portfolio, red leather label st. gold, "Canadian uniforms 1720-1878 - original water colors". FitzJames, 1972-1973.
