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

Black Watch: no. 4. Spoils of victory. "1916."

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; 3 soldiers in barracks or fortress courtyard, looking at a German pickelhaube helmet; 3 smaller figures near archway in right background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; 3 soldiers in barracks or fortress courtyard, looking at a German pickelhaube helmet; 3 smaller figures near archway in right background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

Black Watch: no. 3

Black Watch: no. 3

Brown University

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards, this one signed by Holloway; 3 uniform figures of Highlanders standing in courtyard or entryway; park, statuary and small figure of civilian in background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards, this one signed by Holloway; 3 uniform figures of Highlanders standing in courtyard or entryway; park, statuary and small figure of civilian in background. Upright folio, unbound, in plastic slipcase; in red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910"; clean.

Black Watch soldier in marching order, c. 1882

Monochrome lithographic print after de Neuville; kilted soldier with tropical helmet standing with hands clasped on grounded gun. Monochrome lithographic print after de Neuville; kilted soldier with tropical helmet standing with hands clasped on grounded gun. Upright, mounted on folio green paper; margins intact; clean. Title provided by cataloger.

Black Watch private in Malta, 1840

2nd in pair of colored lithographs of uniform figures (after Brockdorf); private marching toward left with sentry box, cannon and parapet of fortifications in background. 2nd in pair of colored lithographs of uniform figures (after Brockdorf); private marching toward left with sentry box, cannon and parapet of fortifications in background. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, auction, 1953. Title provided by cataloger.

Black Watch officer in Malta, 1840

1st in pair of colored lithographs of uniform figures (after Brockdorf); officer outdoors with building, spire and portico with small sentry figures in background. 1st in pair of colored lithographs of uniform figures (after Brockdorf); officer outdoors with building, spire and portico with small sentry figures in background. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, auction, 1953. Title provided by cataloger.

Black Watch (Royal Highlanders): no. 2

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; standing uniform figure of Highlander infantryman, with grounded rifle, outdoors in meadow; group of smaller soldier figures in right background, including bagpiper and soldier wearing leopard-skin cloak. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; standing uniform figure of Highlander infantryman, with grounded rifle, outdoors in meadow; group of smaller soldier figures in right background, including bagpiper and soldier wearing leopard-skin cloak. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

Black Watch (R. H'landers): Colonel & Bugler

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; bugler walking beside mounted officer down country road toward right; farmland and smaller soldier figures in background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; bugler walking beside mounted officer down country road toward right; farmland and smaller soldier figures in background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

Black soldiers on Troop train

Unsigned pencil sketch by Day of a group of 4 African-American soldiers on a troop train. Unsigned pencil sketch by Day of a group of 4 African-American soldiers on a troop train. Oblong folio; slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.

Black sailor on train

Black sailor on train

Brown University

Unsigned pencil sketch of an African-American sailor sitting on troop train. Unsigned pencil sketch of an African-American sailor sitting on troop train. Oblong folio; upper corners bent or torn; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger.

Black Jack maneuvers

Black Jack maneuvers

Brown University

Original unsigned ink sketch; soldiers gathered around playing Black Jack while on maneuvers at Camp Howze, Texas. Original unsigned ink sketch; soldiers gathered around playing Black Jack while on maneuvers at Camp Howze, Texas. Oblong medium folio; yellowed.

Black dance couple

Black dance couple

Brown University

Original watercolor by Karl Rittman; man and woman dancing Original watercolor by Karl Rittman; man and woman dancing Gift of Larry Rittman, 2021 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/)

Bivouak

Bivouak

Brown University

One of a suite of 12 numbered sepia lithographs by Ad. Kittendorff and Grove after Simonsen; campaign scenes and types, uniform groups. Troupes in forest, all but one sleeping; one writing a letter. One of a suite of 12 numbered sepia lithographs by Ad. Kittendorff and Grove after Simonsen; campaign scenes and types, uniform groups. Troupes in forest, all but one sleeping; one writing a letter. Folio, unbound, clean; in maroon cloth portfolio stamped gold "Simonsen. Danish Battle Scenes." London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Bivouac vor Liozna, 5 Aug

Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; mounted trooper carrying goose (upper); two troopers riding (lower). Sketch for lithograph 'En der Nähe von Liozna. Den 6. August, 1815.' Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; mounted trooper carrying goose (upper); two troopers riding (lower). Sketch for lithograph 'En der Nähe von Liozna. Den 6. August, 1815.' Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. 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/)

Bivouac vor Liozna

Bivouac vor Liozna

Brown University

Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; officer's hut in woods with figures nearby. Sketch for lithograph entitled 'Bivouac vor Liozna. Den 11. August 1812'. Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; officer's hut in woods with figures nearby. Sketch for lithograph entitled 'Bivouac vor Liozna. Den 11. August 1812'. Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. 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/)

Bivouac Prussien au Jardin du Luxembourg

One of collection of several hand-colored engraved humorous plates; 8 Prussian soldiers in camp, one pleading with woman, another harrassing woman, three on ground drinking, three more in background. One of collection of several hand-colored engraved humorous plates; 8 Prussian soldiers in camp, one pleading with woman, another harrassing woman, three on ground drinking, three more in background. Small oblong folio, several prints, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Bivouac of Saxon hussars: Sachsische Vorgosten am grossen Garten

From collection of etchings by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid) in 1 set of 14 unnumbered plates and 1 set of 12 numbered (1-6,10,12-16); military and campaign scenes showing French, Russian, Saxon, Austrian and Brunswick troops. In numbered series, numbers 1,2,3,6, and also 3 in unnumbered set, are identical with series of color aquatint plates of Saxon troops signed by Edward Hull. Standing and mounted hussars resting in bare field, 3 smaller mounted figures approaching in background left. From collection of etchings by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid) in 1 set of 14 unnumbered plates and 1 set of 12 numbered (1-6,10,12-16); military and campaign scenes showing French, Russian, Saxon, Austrian and Brunswick troops. In numbered series, numbers 1,2,3,6, and also 3 in unnumbered set, are identical with series of color aquatint plates of Saxon troops signed by Edward Hull. Standing and mounted hussars resting in bare field, 3 smaller mounted figures approaching in background left. Oblong, unbound; margins intact; clean, in maroon slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "A. Sauerweid & L. Beyer, Militär-Gruppen, 1813-1815". Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1954. title provided by cataloger

Bivouac nach dem Gefechte bei Swechat

Tinted lithograph by and after Kriehüber, printed by Joh. Höfelich; officers (including Jellacic, von Zeisberg, Prince Liechtenstein) and soldiers around cooking-fire, outdoors. Tinted lithograph by and after Kriehüber, printed by Joh. Höfelich; officers (including Jellacic, von Zeisberg, Prince Liechtenstein) and soldiers around cooking-fire, outdoors. Giant oblong folio; margins intact; edges soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1978.

Bivouac in Ungarn

Bivouac in Ungarn

Brown University

Color lithograph by and after von Zellenberg, printed by J. Rauh; group of infantry, lancers, dragoon, pandur, cuirassier etc. around campfire, horses and supply wagon at left, tethered horses in right background. Color lithograph by and after von Zellenberg, printed by J. Rauh; group of infantry, lancers, dragoon, pandur, cuirassier etc. around campfire, horses and supply wagon at left, tethered horses in right background. Large oblong folio; margins intact; margins slightly foxed and torn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1957.

Bivouac Français

Bivouac Français

Brown University

Lithograph by Delpech after Vernet, dated 1818 by artist; soldiers relaxing near tents, grenadier leaning on gun at left, drummer standing at right. Lithograph by Delpech after Vernet, dated 1818 by artist; soldiers relaxing near tents, grenadier leaning on gun at left, drummer standing at right. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; margins soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1948.

Bivouac du 3ème Régiment de hussards commandé par le Colonel Moncey

Aquatint by Jazet after Vernet; soldiers with prisoner or peasant halted in countryside, smaller soldier figures in background. Aquatint by Jazet after Vernet; soldiers with prisoner or peasant halted in countryside, smaller soldier figures in background. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; foxed, soiled. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

Bivouac der engl.Garde zu Fufs in Scutari im July 1854

Color lithograph; troops standing and relaxing, along with 3 nurses, before wall, showing various uniforms and costumes, view of town and harbor in background. No. 163. Color lithograph; troops standing and relaxing, along with 3 nurses, before wall, showing various uniforms and costumes, view of town and harbor in background. No. 163. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; crease down center; lightly soiled.

Bivouac d'infanterie légèe

Etching by and after Zix; soldiers bivouacked in courtyard near farm, pig being led in about to be killed by rifle butt. Etching by and after Zix; soldiers bivouacked in courtyard near farm, pig being led in about to be killed by rifle butt. Oblong medium folio; margins intact; slightly worn. Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1956.

Bivouac bei Acs

Bivouac bei Acs

Brown University

Colored lithograph (by Zalder after Pettenkofen); soldiers sitting on and resting near cannon, dismounted dragoon smoking pipe at right near three horses. Colored lithograph (by Zalder after Pettenkofen); soldiers sitting on and resting near cannon, dismounted dragoon smoking pipe at right near three horses. Oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1957.

Bivouac Anglais. Dans les Champs Élisées, prés de chez Doyen

Color aquatint by Jazet after Martinet; soldiers relaxing around tents in park, wives, mounted officer in center, house in left background, Highland soldiers in right background, tethered horses in right foreground. Color aquatint by Jazet after Martinet; soldiers relaxing around tents in park, wives, mounted officer in center, house in left background, Highland soldiers in right background, tethered horses in right foreground. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed. Paris, Bessel, 1953.

Bivouac Anglais. Dans le Bois de Boulogne pris de la Porte Maillot

Aquatint by Coqueret after Martinet; view of encampment of tents and huts showing soldiers relaxing, conversing, eating, repairing gear, wives, child, etc., near clump of trees. Aquatint by Coqueret after Martinet; view of encampment of tents and huts showing soldiers relaxing, conversing, eating, repairing gear, wives, child, etc., near clump of trees. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Bivouac anglais au Champs Élisées. No. 6

One of collection of several hand-colored engraved humorous plates; two French women (prostitutes?) visiting British soldiers in camp, smaller soldier figures in background stoking fire beneath large cooking pot. One of collection of several hand-colored engraved humorous plates; two French women (prostitutes?) visiting British soldiers in camp, smaller soldier figures in background stoking fire beneath large cooking pot. Small oblong folio, several prints, matted; margins; creased, foxing. New York, Augustin Fries, 1958.

Bivouac

Bivouac

Brown University

Original watercolor on blue-gray paper, signed by Campion; soldiers relaxing around campfire at night, tents in background. Original watercolor on blue-gray paper, signed by Campion; soldiers relaxing around campfire at night, tents in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.