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

Beurnonville: Général des Armées françaises

Colored mezzotint by Alix after Fragonard; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning against tree, sea in background. Colored mezzotint by Alix after Fragonard; full-length portrait in uniform, leaning against tree, sea in background. Upright folio; plate mark, margins; creased, slightly soiled. London, Redfern (Maggs), 1956.

Between Rome & Naples

Between Rome & Naples

Brown University

Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Heath; travelling carriage in countryside with escort, on tan paper; possibly representing Queen Caroline on tour with British lancer escort and postillions in Royal livery. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Heath; travelling carriage in countryside with escort, on tan paper; possibly representing Queen Caroline on tour with British lancer escort and postillions in Royal livery. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Bêtises No. 11

Bêtises No. 11

Brown University

One of a collection of 4 color lithograph caricature plates from series by and after Bourdet, printed by Aubert. Soldier writing on wall while another looks on pleadingly. One of a collection of 4 color lithograph caricature plates from series by and after Bourdet, printed by Aubert. Soldier writing on wall while another looks on pleadingly. Oblong; margins intact; yellowed; in blue cloth case, red leather label stamped gold: "French Caricatures ca. 1830-1848." New York, Augustin Fries, 1959.

Besuch Seiner Majestät des Kaisers in der Schwimmschule der Genie-Akademie zu Klosterbruck am 12ten Juli 1853

Color lithograph 'Nach d. Natur aufgen v. Geniecadet Lill', lithographed by Reiffenstein; view towards swimming area and academy buildings, showing small figures of cadets in swim trunks and Emperor and suite in foreground. Color lithograph 'Nach d. Natur aufgen v. Geniecadet Lill', lithographed by Reiffenstein; view towards swimming area and academy buildings, showing small figures of cadets in swim trunks and Emperor and suite in foreground. Oblong folio; margins intact; very foxed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Bestürmung der Prager Stätte. 1648

Copper-engraving after Serata; Swedish army attacking city fortifications along riverbank, city at left, infantry advancing across plan from right. Copper-engraving after Serata; Swedish army attacking city fortifications along riverbank, city at left, infantry advancing across plan from right. Oblong narrow folio, matted; plate mark, margins severely trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Bessières

Bessières

Brown University

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

Besicherte Vorstellung des grossen ünd prächtigen Audienz Einzug, wegen geschlossenen Fritens-Tractaten, zwischen Ihr...

Engraving with printed caption and key below; panoramic view of procession. Engraving with printed caption and key below; panoramic view of procession. Oblong medium folio; margins trimmed close; stained, one corner torn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.

Beschiessung von Königgrätz im Beisein Sr. Königl. Hoheit des Grossherzogs Friedrich Franz von Meckenburg-Schwerin: (...

Chromolithogrraphed plate by Korn after B. (signed with device of "B" pierced by arrow), mounted on white paper with legend in black printed below; artillery emplacement on hill or slope training fire on distant city, ammunition wagon, mounted soldier figures in foreground. Chromolithogrraphed plate by Korn after B. (signed with device of "B" pierced by arrow), mounted on white paper with legend in black printed below; artillery emplacement on hill or slope training fire on distant city, ammunition wagon, mounted soldier figures in foreground. Small oblong folio, matted folio; mount untrimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.

Beschiefsung der Würzburger Festung: am 27. Juli 1866

2nd in group of 4 additional plates from collection of 6 uncolored, tinted and colored lithographic plates by and after Kraus, printed by Wolf & Sohn; scene of smoke and explosions around fortified castle in town on high promontory, soldiers marching across bridge, refugee men, women and children getting into boats on river in foreground. 2nd in group of 4 additional plates from collection of 6 uncolored, tinted and colored lithographic plates by and after Kraus, printed by Wolf & Sohn; scene of smoke and explosions around fortified castle in town on high promontory, soldiers marching across bridge, refugee men, women and children getting into boats on river in foreground. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed except on (2); slightly worn. Munich, Wölfle, 1954.

Bertrand (Général, Comte) (Henry-Gratien)

Steel-engraving; bust portrait in uniform. Steel-engraving; bust portrait in uniform. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins; clean. title: BERTRAND (Général, Comte) (Henry-Gratien)

Berthier. Addjudant général de l'Armée d'Italie

One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure holding hat in left hand and letter in right. One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure holding hat in left hand and letter in right. Small upright folio; plate marks; margins trimmed; worn, repaired tear; in blue, beige and white decorated slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, auction, 1966.

Berthier

Berthier

Brown University

One of a collection of 10 colored lithographic military bust portraits. Figure with blue jacket and red sash. One of a collection of 10 colored lithographic military bust portraits. Figure with blue jacket and red sash. One of 10 prints; unbound; clean, in blue cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Napoleon's Marshals ... c. 1830." Paris, Roulleau, 1956.

Berthier

Berthier

Brown University

Stipple-engraving by and after Lambert, Ambroise Tardieu direxit; bust portrait in uniform and orders. Stipple-engraving by and after Lambert, Ambroise Tardieu direxit; bust portrait in uniform and orders. Upright, inlaid in ivory paper; margins; clean. title: Berthier caption: Ambroise Tardieu direxit

Berthier

Berthier

Brown University

Steel-engraving (from book) by J. Outhwaite after Lami; full-length portrait; outdoors, in uniform, hat in hand behind back. Steel-engraving (from book) by J. Outhwaite after Lami; full-length portrait; outdoors, in uniform, hat in hand behind back. Upright; margins; slightly foxed. title: Berthier. caption: Eug. Lami. Pinx. caption: J. Outwaite, Sculp. caption: Mangeon Impr. r. St. Jacques, 67, Paris.

Bersaglieri, 1848

Bersaglieri, 1848

Brown University

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; bersaglieri uniform insignia, including wide-brimmed hat, plumes, buttons, etc. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; bersaglieri uniform insignia, including wide-brimmed hat, plumes, buttons, etc. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

Bersaglieri in the campagna with peasant woman and goats

Original watercolor signed and dated 1879 by Aurely; Bersaglieri stopping to talk with young peasant woman in traditional costume with goats, Zouave at left, other soldiers in left background, Rome in distance. Original watercolor signed and dated 1879 by Aurely; Bersaglieri stopping to talk with young peasant woman in traditional costume with goats, Zouave at left, other soldiers in left background, Rome in distance. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; edges slightly worn, corner torn away, clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1954. title provided by cataloger

Bersaglieri Creali auf Vorposten fallend, und seine Tochter

One of a pair of color lithographs; wounded bersagliere on ground, aided by cantinière. [See also: Artillerie (Sardinisches Militair) Bersaglieri.] One of a pair of color lithographs; wounded bersagliere on ground, aided by cantinière. [See also: Artillerie (Sardinisches Militair) Bersaglieri.] Upright, matted; margins trimmed close; surface dirt. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Bersaglieri Bandsman uniform, 1904

One of a pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Davie; standing uniform figure on each with uniform details, designed for advertising Italian Exhibition at Earl's Court; both have manuscript notations for modifications. See also: Italian Carabinieri. One of a pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Davie; standing uniform figure on each with uniform details, designed for advertising Italian Exhibition at Earl's Court; both have manuscript notations for modifications. See also: Italian Carabinieri. Upright folio, one of 2 pieces; margins; soiled, worn, corners missing; tears. Title supplied by cataloger. Newport, Manuel, 1955.

Bersaglieri

Bersaglieri

Brown University

One of 5 original signed watercolors by Italo Cenni; row of 5 standing figures of Bersaglieri officers and men, in dark blue and black uniforms, green trim. One of 5 original signed watercolors by Italo Cenni; row of 5 standing figures of Bersaglieri officers and men, in dark blue and black uniforms, green trim. Oblong folio, unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold. Zürich, August Laube, 1953.

Bernstadt

Bernstadt

Brown University

One of a suite of 8 numbered color lithograph plates by Jahn, printed by Wilh. Koppenhagen, each showing uniform group of 6-10 figures with standard. 9 figures in a row, one in center holding flag, church in background. One of a suite of 8 numbered color lithograph plates by Jahn, printed by Wilh. Koppenhagen, each showing uniform group of 6-10 figures with standard. 9 figures in a row, one in center holding flag, church in background. Small oblong folio, margins intact; slightly yellowed. Bound in green cloth, white leather labels stamped gold. Vienna, Gilhofer, 1962.

Bernhard Herzog v. Sachsen-Meiningen

One of a collection of 6 engraved portraits of figures in military costume with partial armor. Figure pointing with right hand; servant holding hat in left background. One of a collection of 6 engraved portraits of figures in military costume with partial armor. Figure pointing with right hand; servant holding hat in left background. Folio, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold; margins trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Bernard Dubourdieu. (feu) Capitaine de vaisseau ... Commandant les Forces Navales de l'Adriatique

Stipple-engraving; round bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Stipple-engraving; round bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins; foxing. title: Bernard Dubourdieu. (Feu). Capitain de vaisseau, Officier de la Légion-d'honneur, Chevalier de l'Ordre Royal de la Couronne de Fer, commandant les Forces navales de l'Adriatique, Né le 28 Avril 1773 à Bayonne, Dép. des Basse Pyrénées , Décédé le 13 Mars 1811 au combat de Lissa, à bord le frégate française la Favorite. caption: à Paris, chez M. Meyer, rue de la Touraine, No. 5 Faub. St. Germain

Bernard de Foix de la Valette Duc d'Espernon &c. Colonel Gener. de France

Engraving; bust portrait in armor, in ornamental enframement with arms and trophies at bottom. Engraving; bust portrait in armor, in ornamental enframement with arms and trophies at bottom. Small upright folio; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961. Title: BERN. DE FOIX DE LA VALETTE DUC D'ESPERNON &c. COLONEL GENER. DE FRANCE

Bernadotte, französischer General, war 1797 Besandter in Wien, commandirte 1799 am Rheine, und ward darnuf Kriegs min...

3rd in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plates of portraits; full-length portrait of French general in cocked hat, right hand resting on table on which sword and papers are placed, looking toward right. 3rd in collection of 11 line-engraved and stipple-engraved imagerie-type plates of portraits; full-length portrait of French general in cocked hat, right hand resting on table on which sword and papers are placed, looking toward right. Small upright folio, unbound; margins intact; worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Bernadotte

Bernadotte

Brown University

Hand-colored engraved caricature dated 1814, by Heath; King, wearing laurel wreath, waving spear, holding round shield with Swedish flag design, on white horse galloping to left, trampling large green snake; brief text at bottom. Hand-colored engraved caricature dated 1814, by Heath; King, wearing laurel wreath, waving spear, holding round shield with Swedish flag design, on white horse galloping to left, trampling large green snake; brief text at bottom. Oblong, matted; no margins; corners stained.

Bern: Offizier und Füsilier 1804

8th in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; standing rifleman and officer, both in brown jackets, blue trousers; tent in background. 8th in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; standing rifleman and officer, both in brown jackets, blue trousers; tent in background. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Zaremba, 1958.

Bern Militär, 1809

Bern Militär, 1809

Brown University

Original unsigned watercolor (by Wertmüller); uniform group of 5 figures. Original unsigned watercolor (by Wertmüller); uniform group of 5 figures. Small square, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Berliner Leibkorps-Husaren

29th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing hussar in blue jacket and trousers, red waiscoat, white trim, outdoors. 29th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; standing hussar in blue jacket and trousers, red waiscoat, white trim, outdoors. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth cover label stamped gold "L. Scharf. Prussian uniforms, 1740-1. Original watercolors". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.