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

Berline

Berline

Brown University

Colored lithograph by Motte after Adam; a Berline carriage stopped in street, showing 2 figures in livery, also 2 in uniform. Colored lithograph by Motte after Adam; a Berline carriage stopped in street, showing 2 figures in livery, also 2 in uniform. Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1959.

Berkshire Yeomanry, 1896

Original watercolor signed and dated by Edwards, 1896; mounted uniform figure. Original watercolor signed and dated by Edwards, 1896; mounted uniform figure. Upright, matted; no margins; some yellowing; pencil sketch on back. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

Berkshire Yeomanry in action at Chocolate Hill, Suvia Bay, Gallipoli

Color engraving from gouache or watercolor original by Woodville; line of British infantry advancing under heavy fire toward right, in barren landscape near shoreline, burning low thicket in right foreground. Color engraving from gouache or watercolor original by Woodville; line of British infantry advancing under heavy fire toward right, in barren landscape near shoreline, burning low thicket in right foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins; clean.

Berittenes Corps

Berittenes Corps

Brown University

One of a collection of 4 hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures (probably after Mansfeld), this one numbered 1 and showing figure in gray and red on brown horse facing left. One of a collection of 4 hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures (probably after Mansfeld), this one numbered 1 and showing figure in gray and red on brown horse facing left. Small upright; margins; foxed, in gray cloth portfolio, stamped red "Oesterr. Freikorps, c. 1800". Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Bergschotten Officiere und Soldat

Lithograph; 3 standing figures in Highland uniform, outdoors. Lithograph; 3 standing figures in Highland uniform, outdoors. Oblong, matted; margins trimmed close; slight stain.

Bergschotten

Bergschotten

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue jackets and red and tan skirts, one with musket and one with spear. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1800 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue jackets and red and tan skirts, one with musket and one with spear. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

Bergamo - Pavia

Bergamo - Pavia

Brown University

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 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/)

Bereitschaft des I. Bataillons der Wiener freiwilligen Jäger zu Villesse vom 12 auf den 13 August 1866

Color lithograph by and after Alois (?) Kopezky, heightened in watercolor; troops resting in village square, village well, boys, woman with basket selling. Color lithograph by and after Alois (?) Kopezky, heightened in watercolor; troops resting in village square, village well, boys, woman with basket selling. Oblong folio, mounted on white paper with manuscript caption; no margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.

Berca ad Rhenum capta Anno 1589

4th in collection of 4 copper-engraved plates of battle scenes during religious war in the Netherlands; 2 armies clashing on plain, officer and color guard in foreground (after Jacques Courtois?). Depicts the storming of Rheinberg by troops under Charles Mansfeld for Churfurst Ernst Archbishop of Cologne. 4th in collection of 4 copper-engraved plates of battle scenes during religious war in the Netherlands; 2 armies clashing on plain, officer and color guard in foreground (after Jacques Courtois?). Depicts the storming of Rheinberg by troops under Charles Mansfeld for Churfurst Ernst Archbishop of Cologne. Small oblong folio; 4 prints [cf. EuB1578,-1581,-1585mf-1]; margins trimmed; yellowed, creased. From Famiano Strada, 'De bello Belgico' (Rome, Corbelletti, 1632) N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

Benson Cadets Grand March

composed and respectfully dedicated to Capt. Thomas Betts by Ferdinand C. Unger. For piano. Lithographic cover illustration by C.B. Graham: officer and cadets parading towards attack on a fort in the background.

Bensel quick step: op. 72

composed by Wm. Berge. For piano. Cover lithographic illustration : portrait of Captain William P. Bensel / Life Brown del. after Johnston Bros ; Etta Brandes. Dedication : Cordially inscribed by the author to his friend Capt. Wm. P. Bensel, com'dg the 1st. Co. of the 7th Regiment, National Guard.

Benno von Wildemann, Dresden, d. 22s Februar 1851

Original pencil drawing by Dahl; half-length portrait of young officer, seated. Original pencil drawing by Dahl; half-length portrait of young officer, seated. Upright folio, mounted on white board; matted; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1955.

Benj. F. Butler

Benj. F. Butler

Brown University

Lithograph by and after Baker, published by Bufford; 3/4-length portrait in uniform standing by horse, smaller soldier figures in background. Lithograph by and after Baker, published by Bufford; 3/4-length portrait in uniform standing by horse, smaller soldier figures in background. Upright medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.

Bengal Sepoy, c. 1790

Bengal Sepoy, c. 1790

Brown University

Original unsigned pencil sketch (by Daniell); rear view of uniform figure. Original unsigned pencil sketch (by Daniell); rear view of uniform figure. Small upright, glued to off-white paper, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Maggs, 1963.

Bengal native infantry and Bengal artillery bombarding Sehlehuganj Fort, near Kaitah, India, on November 13, 1807

1 unsigned watercolor on paper mounted on board, stained; troops lined up adjacent to guns which are firing on a fort in the middle distance situated below wooded hills, dead oxen in foreground near ammunition wagon 1 unsigned watercolor on paper mounted on board, stained; troops lined up adjacent to guns which are firing on a fort in the middle distance situated below wooded hills, dead oxen in foreground near ammunition wagon Inscribed faintly in pencil (top-right): Soteiho-gunge(?)[Sehlehuganj] Depicts the attack on the fort of Sehlehuganj, India, on November 13, 1807 under the command of Lieut. Col. Thomas Hawkins, during the operations in Bundelkhand, 1806-1807. Oblong folio. London, Christies, 2010 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/)

Bengal Light Infantry, 35th Regiment

One of a collection of 4 original watercolor sketches and 1 final watercolor signed by H. M(artens), for Ackermann's Costume of the Indian Army. One of a collection of 4 original watercolor sketches and 1 final watercolor signed by H. M(artens), for Ackermann's Costume of the Indian Army. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Bengal Irregular Cavarly, c. 1817

Unsigned original watercolor (by G. Fitz-Clarence?); mounted officer or soldier riding towards left with upraised sword, landscape background. Unsigned original watercolor (by G. Fitz-Clarence?); mounted officer or soldier riding towards left with upraised sword, landscape background. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Bengal Infantry. Light Company 65th Regiment

One of a collection of 4 original watercolor sketches, and 1 final watercolor signed by H. M(artens), for Ackermann's Costume of the Indian Army. One of a collection of 4 original watercolor sketches, and 1 final watercolor signed by H. M(artens), for Ackermann's Costume of the Indian Army. Small upright, one of 2 matted together, no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Bengal Infantry. 65th Regiment, Marching order

One of a collection of 4 original watercolor sketches and 1 final watercolor signed by H. M(artens), for Ackermann's Costume of the Indian Army. One of a collection of 4 original watercolor sketches and 1 final watercolor signed by H. M(artens), for Ackermann's Costume of the Indian Army. Small upright, one of 2 matted together, no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Bengal Horse Artillery, H.E.I.C.S., 1845

Original gouache drawing signed and dated 1889 by J. C(harlton); mounted officer galloping towards right, leading mounted gun crew, gun wagon out of sight at left. Original gouache drawing signed and dated 1889 by J. C(harlton); mounted officer galloping towards right, leading mounted gun crew, gun wagon out of sight at left. Upright, matted; margins; faded. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

Bengal Horse Artillery

Bengal Horse Artillery

Brown University

One of a collection of 4 watercolors signed by L.E.G. of uniform figures and groups. Mounted and dismounted soldiers, 2 soldiers with cannon on left. One of a collection of 4 watercolors signed by L.E.G. of uniform figures and groups. Mounted and dismounted soldiers, 2 soldiers with cannon on left. Small oblong folio, matted margins intact, clean; in folio slipcase of red cloth, green leather label stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

Bengal Foot Artillery 1846

One of a collection of 4 original watercolor sketches and a final watercolor signed by H. M(artens), this one being the watercolor, for Ackermann's Costume of the Indian Army. One of a collection of 4 original watercolor sketches and a final watercolor signed by H. M(artens), this one being the watercolor, for Ackermann's Costume of the Indian Army. Large upright; one of 2 matted together; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Bengal Foot Artillery 1846

One of a collection of 4 original watercolor sketches and 1 final watercolor signed by H. M(artens), for Ackermann's Costume of the Indian Army. One of a collection of 4 original watercolor sketches and 1 final watercolor signed by H. M(artens), for Ackermann's Costume of the Indian Army. Small upright, one of 2 matted together; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Bengal Army, Irregular Cavalry: Rohilla Horse 1817. Sowar. Raised 1815 disbanded 1819

8th in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; mounted lancer in red coat, white trousers, blue fez, facing left, looking back toward right. 8th in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; mounted lancer in red coat, white trousers, blue fez, facing left, looking back toward right. Small, unbound, clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colours by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.

Bengal 5th local Horse c. 1840: Indian officer

5th in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; lancer in scarlet coat, black feathered cap, galloping toward left. 5th in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; lancer in scarlet coat, black feathered cap, galloping toward left. Unbound, clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colours by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.

Benevolence

Benevolence

Brown University

Hand-colored aquatint by S. Alken after Rowlandson, published Nov. 25, 1792; officers and lady outside inn, one giving money to child of peasant beggar-woman who has another child on her back. Hand-colored aquatint by S. Alken after Rowlandson, published Nov. 25, 1792; officers and lady outside inn, one giving money to child of peasant beggar-woman who has another child on her back. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

Benediction on the battlefield

French military priest holding cross; soldiers standing at the salute behind next to mounted soldiers; dead and wounded Germans in the foreground. Charcoal drawing. French military priest holding cross; soldiers standing at the salute behind next to mounted soldiers; dead and wounded Germans in the foreground. Charcoal drawing. Oblong folio.

Benedict Arnold

Benedict Arnold

Brown University

Etching by H.B. Hall; bust portrait in uniform. Etching by H.B. Hall; bust portrait in uniform. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Benedek

Benedek

Brown University

2nd in collection of 8 hand-colored engraved oval miniature portraits (3/4-length); general in green uniform, outdoors, arms folded. 2nd in collection of 8 hand-colored engraved oval miniature portraits (3/4-length); general in green uniform, outdoors, arms folded. Each mounted on beige board; margins; some show oxidation of paint. In white envelope title provided by cataloger