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

Camp Curtin, near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a rendezvous of the Pennsylvania Volunteers: Sketched by Jasper Green, Esq.

Wood-engraved illustration with short accompanying text; troops drilling on parade-ground, tents in left distance, state capital in right distance. Wood-engraved illustration with short accompanying text; troops drilling on parade-ground, tents in left distance, state capital in right distance. From Harper's Weekly, May 11, 1861, page 301. Hanover, N.H., Book & Prints Shop, 1956.

Camp Claiborne, La. 7/25/43

Original ink and watercolor sketch, dated and name-stamped by Stevenson; barracks in U.S. Army camp, with black walls and green roofs; 2 scrub pines, telephone lines, pastel sky. Original ink and watercolor sketch, dated and name-stamped by Stevenson; barracks in U.S. Army camp, with black walls and green roofs; 2 scrub pines, telephone lines, pastel sky. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.

Camp Claiborne, La.

Camp Claiborne, La.

Brown University

Original sketch in brown ink, name-stamped by Stevenson; scene of military barracks buildings, large gully in foreground, water tower and flag in background; unfinished pencil sketch of seated men, one playing guitar, on verso. Original sketch in brown ink, name-stamped by Stevenson; scene of military barracks buildings, large gully in foreground, water tower and flag in background; unfinished pencil sketch of seated men, one playing guitar, on verso. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.

Camp Brushwood. Taken by our special artist

1 pencil drawing; naïve view of tent encampment in wooded area with soldiers, covered wagon, cannon. Accompanying letter by Dickerson of Rhode Island Volunteers, Battery B. to a Mr. N.B. Voss of Norwich, Connecticut, dated October 13, 1862, Camp Foster, Poolesville, Maryland. In the letter, Dickerson states 'I have named this Camp Brushwood, our huts are made of wood and wheat straw...' 1 pencil drawing; naïve view of tent encampment in wooded area with soldiers, covered wagon, cannon. Accompanying letter by Dickerson of Rhode Island Volunteers, Battery B. to a Mr. N.B. Voss of Norwich, Connecticut, dated October 13, 1862, Camp Foster, Poolesville, Maryland. In the letter, Dickerson states 'I have named this Camp Brushwood, our huts are made of wood and wheat straw...' Small oblong. Providence, James Tyson, 1954 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/)

Camp Brightwood: Color N.H. Davis, 7th Mass. Volunteers

Line-lithograph (perhaps from letter-paper) by Rosenthal; view of tent encampment with infantry being reviewed in foreground. Line-lithograph (perhaps from letter-paper) by Rosenthal; view of tent encampment with infantry being reviewed in foreground. Narrow oblong; margins; creased. Albany, N.Y., 1969.

Camp Bates, 3rd N.Y. Vol. Cavalry

Lithograph print after Voltaire Combe (William Combs); bird's eye view of rows of cavalry in maneuvers on field, military camp and landscape in background. Lithograph print after Voltaire Combe (William Combs); bird's eye view of rows of cavalry in maneuvers on field, military camp and landscape in background. Oblong medium folio; margins intact. Charleston, S.C., Schindler, 1952.

Camp at Daud-Pascia, Plate II

Color aquatint; view inside tent pavilion, showing pasha seated on dais, receiving envoys, courtiers, officials, guard at right. Originally published in: 'Views in the Ottoman Dominions, in Europe, in Asia, and some of the Mediterranean islands, from the original drawings taken for Sir Robert Ainslie, by Luigi Mayer'. [See also: Camp at Daub-Pascia (and) Turkish encampment] Color aquatint; view inside tent pavilion, showing pasha seated on dais, receiving envoys, courtiers, officials, guard at right. Originally published in: 'Views in the Ottoman Dominions, in Europe, in Asia, and some of the Mediterranean islands, from the original drawings taken for Sir Robert Ainslie, by Luigi Mayer'. [See also: Camp at Daub-Pascia (and) Turkish encampment] Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Camp Americain

Camp Americain

Brown University

Etching, signed by artist; soldiers standing and sitting around makeshift huts and tents by trees, laundry drying Etching, signed by artist; soldiers standing and sitting around makeshift huts and tents by trees, laundry drying From set of etchings entitled 'Impressions de Guerre. Gravures Originales de A. Brouet 1914-1915'

Camouflaging artillery

Camouflaging artillery

Brown University

Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of troops camouflaging artillery at Iwo Jima. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of troops camouflaging artillery at Iwo Jima. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Camouflaged area in forest

Ink and watercolor sketch of camouflaged area in forest, signed and dated by Hughes. Ink and watercolor sketch of camouflaged area in forest, signed and dated by Hughes. Oblong folio, margins worn and torn, yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.

Camouflage installation at railroad depot

Original watercolor signed and dated by Stevenson of a long row of tents hidden under a camouflage canopy at a railroad depot. Soldiers shown on top of tents installing the canopy, 365 Engineers G.S. Regiment. Original watercolor signed and dated by Stevenson of a long row of tents hidden under a camouflage canopy at a railroad depot. Soldiers shown on top of tents installing the canopy, 365 Engineers G.S. Regiment. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.

Camillus nimt nach einer zehnjährigen Belagerung dis Stadt Veji ein:

Engraving by M. Pöltzel, numbered 28; perspective view of Romans besieging walled town with movable towers and various war engines, commander and aides looking on from left foreground. From: 'Gemälde aus der römischen Geschichte nach Millots Plane dargestellt von Professor Zappe mit 48 Kupferstichen'. Wien bei Phil. Jos. Schalbacher, [ca. 1800] Engraving by M. Pöltzel, numbered 28; perspective view of Romans besieging walled town with movable towers and various war engines, commander and aides looking on from left foreground. From: 'Gemälde aus der römischen Geschichte nach Millots Plane dargestellt von Professor Zappe mit 48 Kupferstichen'. Wien bei Phil. Jos. Schalbacher, [ca. 1800] Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Camille Largiere trompette aux chasseurs à cheval de la République

Crude ink and water-color drawing of Largiere, full-length in uniform seated on horse blowing trumpet, with caption in black ink on each side Crude ink and water-color drawing of Largiere, full-length in uniform seated on horse blowing trumpet, with caption in black ink on each side Small upright folio. South Deerfield, MA, Douglas Auctioneers (acc. 1999). 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/)

Cameron Highlanders

Cameron Highlanders

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated by Payne; uniform group showing offer, in undress uniform, with sergeant inspecting soldiers in castle court. Original watercolor signed and dated by Payne; uniform group showing offer, in undress uniform, with sergeant inspecting soldiers in castle court. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.

Camel Sawars of Charkari

Collodion print photograph (by Dayal?); small procession of military camels moving toward left in front of line of standing infantry, 2 spectators in right foreground, arched arcade or viewing stand in background. Collodion print photograph (by Dayal?); small procession of military camels moving toward left in front of line of standing infantry, 2 spectators in right foreground, arched arcade or viewing stand in background. No. 339 Oblong; no margins; left edge slightly faded, frayed.

Camel corps (3), musicians. c.1830

10th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; 2 Indian soldiers mounted on camels, in bright orange coats, purple turbans; 1 playing kettle drums, the other with flag. 10th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; 2 Indian soldiers mounted on camels, in bright orange coats, purple turbans; 1 playing kettle drums, the other with flag. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, black leather label st. gold "X.X.P. Lawson. Indian, Afghan and Thibetan State Troops, c.1830". London, Lawson, 1966. Title provided by cataloger

Camel corps (2), c.1830

Camel corps (2), c.1830

Brown University

9th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; 2 Indian soldiers mounted on camels, in bright orange coats, purple turbans, facing left. 9th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; 2 Indian soldiers mounted on camels, in bright orange coats, purple turbans, facing left. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, black leather label st. gold "X.X.P. Lawson. Indian, Afghan and Thibetan State Troops, c.1830". London, Lawson, 1966. Title provided by cataloger

Camel corps (1), c.1830

Camel corps (1), c.1830

Brown University

8th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; 2 Indian soldiers mounted on camels, in bright orange coats, turbans, facing left. 8th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; 2 Indian soldiers mounted on camels, in bright orange coats, turbans, facing left. In red cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "C.C.P. Lawson. Indian, Afghan and Thibetan State Troops, c.1830". London, Lawson, 1966. Title provided by cataloger

Cambronne

Cambronne

Brown University

One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in blue jacket facing left. One of a collection of 10 color lithographic military bust portraits. Figure in blue jacket facing left. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, 'red leather labels stamped gold "Napoleon's Marshals ... c. 1830." Paris, Roulleau, 1956.

Cambridge University volunteers, c. 1890

Original sepia photograph; group portrait of 62 members of volunteer body standing and seated before the wall of a college chapel Original sepia photograph; group portrait of 62 members of volunteer body standing and seated before the wall of a college chapel Small oblong folio; matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, W. Hill, 1952.

Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers

Number 5 of a collection of 5 (of 6) color aquatint plates from the series R. Ackermann's costumes of the Volunteer Corps. Number 5 of a collection of 5 (of 6) color aquatint plates from the series R. Ackermann's costumes of the Volunteer Corps. Upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; light surface dirt. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.

Cambridge University new troop

Colored aquatint caricature, published Septbr. 1798; militia drillmaster and drummer boys at right, with motley group of gowned students and dons lined up for drill at left. Colored aquatint caricature, published Septbr. 1798; militia drillmaster and drummer boys at right, with motley group of gowned students and dons lined up for drill at left. Oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

Cambacérès, Bonaparte, Lebrun: Barthelemy, Président du Sénat Conservateur présente au 1er Consul l'acte Constitutif ...

Colored aquatint by J. M. Alix and Bertaux after Van Gorp. 'Bust portraits of the three Consuls Cambacérès, Bonaparte and Lebrun, in red jacket, within an oval and surmounting a scene where Bonaparte is given the consulship for life by the Senate presided by Barthélémy' -- British Museum Colored aquatint by J. M. Alix and Bertaux after Van Gorp. 'Bust portraits of the three Consuls Cambacérès, Bonaparte and Lebrun, in red jacket, within an oval and surmounting a scene where Bonaparte is given the consulship for life by the Senate presided by Barthélémy' -- British Museum Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; yellowed. London, Redfern (Maggs), 1956.

Camarade, nous sommes deux paroissiens qui venons de pomper

39th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; 2 vagabonds or shysters introducing themselves to seated dragoon; another soldier in background. 39th in collection of 91 lithographic plates by Villain and Gihaut frères after Charlet; 2 vagabonds or shysters introducing themselves to seated dragoon; another soldier in background. In blue cloth case, blue leather stamped gold "Lithographs by Charlet". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1965.

Camarade polka

Camarade polka

Brown University

Three French soldiers sitting around campfire at night; Stannard & Son, Impt. Three French soldiers sitting around campfire at night; Stannard & Son, Impt. By Emile Waldteufel. Price 4/-

Camarade polka

Camarade polka

Brown University

Three French soldiers sitting around campfire at night; Stannard & Son, Impt. Three French soldiers sitting around campfire at night; Stannard & Son, Impt. By Emile Waldteufel. Price 4/-