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

Theodorich

Theodorich

Brown University

One of a pair of steel-engravings (Kaiser Rudolph I (and) Theodorich) by C. Eichler after Schedler; full-length effigies in armour. One of a pair of steel-engravings (Kaiser Rudolph I (and) Theodorich) by C. Eichler after Schedler; full-length effigies in armour. Small upright folio, margins trimmed; slightly worn and soiled. Liechtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Theodore, Negus Hegyst, of Abyssinia

Watercolor of full-length figure holding wooden staff, inscribed in ink. Watercolor of full-length figure holding wooden staff, inscribed in ink. Upright folio.

Theodore Baron de Rouvroy

One of a pair of engraved plates by and after Löschenkohl; oval bust portraits in uniform in enframements with eagle above, laurel wreath below. One of a pair of engraved plates by and after Löschenkohl; oval bust portraits in uniform in enframements with eagle above, laurel wreath below. Upright; plate marks, margins intact; clean. Leichstestein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Their own home folks: From a painting by Harrison Cady

Color plate of humorous painting after Cady (from Ladies' Home Journal, July, 1919, page 16); boisterous homecoming of trainload of A.E.F. soldiers to small town, parade through main street. Color plate of humorous painting after Cady (from Ladies' Home Journal, July, 1919, page 16); boisterous homecoming of trainload of A.E.F. soldiers to small town, parade through main street. Upright folio, matted; margins. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

Their Majesties King William IV. and Queen Adelaide

2nd of 2 hand-colored line- and stipple-engraving 'from an original sketch' published Decr. 1, 1831; William IV and Queen, full-length, in court attire. 2nd of 2 hand-colored line- and stipple-engraving 'from an original sketch' published Decr. 1, 1831; William IV and Queen, full-length, in court attire. Upright, matted; margins trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Theatri versatilis facies altera

Revolving stage with six tiers of men and women, in city square, with crucifix to right, observing the ceremonies and festivities held at Antwerp in 1600 for the inauguration of Archduke Albert and Archduchess Isabella of Austria as Regents of the Netherlands Revolving stage with six tiers of men and women, in city square, with crucifix to right, observing the ceremonies and festivities held at Antwerp in 1600 for the inauguration of Archduke Albert and Archduchess Isabella of Austria as Regents of the Netherlands Engraving by Pieter van der Borcht after design by Josse de Momper.

The Zulu War. Sir Garnet Wolseley presenting the Victoria Cross to Major Chard, R.E., at Inkwenke Camp

Hand-colored wood-engraved plate by Durand ; mounted officer, with mounted staff etc. in background, presenting decoration to soldier standing at attention. Hand-colored wood-engraved plate by Durand ; mounted officer, with mounted staff etc. in background, presenting decoration to soldier standing at attention. After a sketch by Dr. Doyle Glanville, Medical Officer to General Woods Flying Column in Natal, engraved in The Graphic, Sept. 6, 1879, page 221. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

The Zulu expedition

The Zulu expedition

Brown University

Subject: British soldiers marching and fighting Zulus in distance; Alfred Concanen, Lith, Stannard & Dixon. Subject: British soldiers marching and fighting Zulus in distance; Alfred Concanen, Lith, Stannard & Dixon. Title continues: Grand military fantasia. For the pianoforte by Michael Watson.

The Zouaves polka

The Zouaves polka

Brown University

Zouave standing in cape on guard duty, distant figures, some on fortification; signed Blair Leighton; Leighton, Brothers, Lith. Zouave standing in cape on guard duty, distant figures, some on fortification; signed Blair Leighton; Leighton, Brothers, Lith. By Henri Laurent. Price 2/6d.

The zouave's story

The zouave's story

Brown University

Steel-engraving by Sharpe after Topham; Zouave sitting at outdoor cafe table talking with men, women and children, city buildings in background. Steel-engraving by Sharpe after Topham; Zouave sitting at outdoor cafe table talking with men, women and children, city buildings in background. In light blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold "Military paintings. Paris, Salon 1879-80". New York, Argosy, 1952.

The Zouave, quadrille

The Zouave, quadrille

Brown University

Three Zouaves standing by gun battery, showing front, rear and side views Three Zouaves standing by gun battery, showing front, rear and side views By August Butler; lithographed by Stannard & Dixon

The Zouave drill - running in double quick step - front view; The Chicago Zouave Cadets drilling in the park, in fron...

2 wood-engravings; 2 Zouave groups, 1st advancing at quick march, 2nd clustered in defensive position with bayonets; also short text. 2 wood-engravings; 2 Zouave groups, 1st advancing at quick march, 2nd clustered in defensive position with bayonets; also short text. From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, July 28, 1860, pages 145-146.

The Zeppelin raids: the vow of vengeance

Poster pr. after Brangwyn; British soldier shaking fist at Zeppelin in sky, dead civilian with woman and crying child looking on at left foreground, town skyline in background. Poster pr. after Brangwyn; British soldier shaking fist at Zeppelin in sky, dead civilian with woman and crying child looking on at left foreground, town skyline in background. Upright large folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean.

The young volunteer quadrille

Subject: oval illustration of child in military uniform with rifle across shoulder. Subject: oval illustration of child in military uniform with rifle across shoulder. Title continues: For the piano forte by William Griffiths. Price 3/s-

The young sailor

The young sailor

Brown University

Color lithograph by Currier; boy in sailor suit standing on seashore, warship in right background. Color lithograph by Currier; boy in sailor suit standing on seashore, warship in right background. Small upright folio, matted folio; margins; yellowed. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1945.

The young recruit's march

theme by Fr. Kucken ; arranged by Stephen Glover. Pl. no.: 12,338. Caption title. Colored lithographic engraving depicting young countryman shaking hand of recruiting sergeant on village green, recruiting party marching by in background.

The Young Recruit: going to the war

One of a pair of color lithograph plates of sentimental scenes by and after Wagner; recruit taking leave of wife while recruiting sergeant points to door; mother holding baby seated by fireplace. [See also: The wounded soldier]. One of a pair of color lithograph plates of sentimental scenes by and after Wagner; recruit taking leave of wife while recruiting sergeant points to door; mother holding baby seated by fireplace. [See also: The wounded soldier]. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; edges soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.

The young hero of Turnhout who so manfully distinguished himself on the 27th Octr. 1789: Le Jeune Heros de Turnhout, ...

Hand-colored line-and-stipple engraving by P.W. Tomkins and J.J. Van den Bergh; a young boy who having killed an Austrian dragoon, presents his sword to the Belgian commander during street-fighting, group of soldiers, priest, etc. in right foreground. Hand-colored line-and-stipple engraving by P.W. Tomkins and J.J. Van den Bergh; a young boy who having killed an Austrian dragoon, presents his sword to the Belgian commander during street-fighting, group of soldiers, priest, etc. in right foreground. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. subTitle supplied by cataloger

The young dragoon

The young dragoon

Brown University

Subject: Dismounted dragoon with raised sword; Stannard & Son. Subject: Dismounted dragoon with raised sword; Stannard & Son. Title continues: Polka militaire composed by John Pridham. Pr. 3/-

The young Continental: The Spirit of, 76

Color lithograph by Currier; figure of Continental soldier with flag standing near cannon, waving short sword. Color lithograph by Currier; figure of Continental soldier with flag standing near cannon, waving short sword. Upright medium folio, matted folio; margins trimmed; cleaned. Providence, James Tyson, 1954.

The young colonel quadrille

Subject: full-length portrait of Prince of Wales in Guards' uniform standing in terrace above river, Windsor Castle in distance; T. Packer Lith., Stannard & Dixon. Subject: full-length portrait of Prince of Wales in Guards' uniform standing in terrace above river, Windsor Castle in distance; T. Packer Lith., Stannard & Dixon. Title continues: By Henry W. Goodban. Pr. 3/-

The York and Lancaster Regiment

7th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale & Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); standing uniform figure in red jacket, black helmet, holding grounded rifle; tiger insignia in upper right; pencil note on verso : "65th". 7th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale & Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); standing uniform figure in red jacket, black helmet, holding grounded rifle; tiger insignia in upper right; pencil note on verso : "65th". Oblong and upright, 61 pieces; a few soiled; in folio red cloth case, red leather label st. gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

The York and Lancaster Regiment

Colored printed (chromolithograph?) card, from original watercolor signed by McNeill for Gale and Polden postcards; standing uniform figure of infantryman in red jacket, helmet, holding grounded rifle; insignia in upper right corner. Colored printed (chromolithograph?) card, from original watercolor signed by McNeill for Gale and Polden postcards; standing uniform figure of infantryman in red jacket, helmet, holding grounded rifle; insignia in upper right corner. Upright; no margins; stained.

The York & Lancaster Regt., 65th & 84th Foot

Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; sentry with grounded rifle standing at post at left, officer approaching in background. Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; sentry with grounded rifle standing at post at left, officer approaching in background. Folio, unbound; some edges etc. soiled and worn, but images in good condition; in 2 red cloth cases, red leather label samped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

The York & Lancaster Regt. - the March Past: No. 3

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; large infantry troop marching in review on meadow; drummers in right foreground. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; large infantry troop marching in review on meadow; drummers in right foreground. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

The Yeoman's song

The Yeoman's song

Brown University

Broadside with wood engraved illustration of yeomanry cavalryman at top, printed by Edward Walker, Newcastle (relates to Peterloo Massacre). Broadside with wood engraved illustration of yeomanry cavalryman at top, printed by Edward Walker, Newcastle (relates to Peterloo Massacre). Narrow upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly worn and soiled; repaired tear. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.

The Yankey torpedo

The Yankey torpedo

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving, published Novr. 1, 1813; caricature of British sailor at right looking over shoulder at sea dragon ridden by devil-like figure holding American flag, belching armaments, bones, skeleton, serpent, etc. at left. Hand-colored engraving, published Novr. 1, 1813; caricature of British sailor at right looking over shoulder at sea dragon ridden by devil-like figure holding American flag, belching armaments, bones, skeleton, serpent, etc. at left. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; plate mark, margins. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1953.

The Y.M.C.A. ministering to the walking wounded at a ruined "Brasserie" near the line

Group of men sitting and standing around in building drinking and talking; two standing figures hold boxes passing out gifts. Group of men sitting and standing around in building drinking and talking; two standing figures hold boxes passing out gifts. Inscribed bottom left: W. Cecil Dunford - Y.M.C.A. Flanders 1917. Inscribed in ink on verso: The Y.M.C.A. ministering to the walking at a ruined "Brasserie" near the line. While the wounded are waiting to be dressed at the Dressing Station next door, they are fed and presented with cigarettes - all free of charge. Over 2700 men passed through this post during one of the recent pushes and the Y.M.C.A. staff were busy day and night until the stream of wounded ceased. W. Cecil Dunford, c/o Y.M.C.A., A.P.O.S. 78, B.E.F., France. London, David Cohen Fine Art, 2014

The XXI: Lancers

The XXI: Lancers

Brown University

One of a collection of 11 original tempera drawings on gray board, most signed by Red (pseudonym). One of a collection of 11 original tempera drawings on gray board, most signed by Red (pseudonym). Upright medium folio; margins intact; corner crumpled. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952

The writing on the wall

The writing on the wall

Brown University

Illustration from The Kaiser's Garland by Edmund J. Sullivan, published 1916 At bottom left: "God hath numbered thy kingdom and finished it. Thou art weighed in the balances and art found wanting. The Kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians."--Daniel v 26-28.