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

Bayern. 2. Hus.-Rgt. Husaren-Offizier Parade-Uniform. 1814-1825

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue uniform holding jacket with left hand. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue uniform holding jacket with left hand. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold,. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 15. Linien-Inf.-Regt. Musikmeister. 1816-1825

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figure (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue and white holding trumpet in left hand. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figure (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue and white holding trumpet in left hand. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 13. Linien-Inf.-Regt. in Danzig. 1813

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in red, white and blue wholding rifle; inset of detail of bayonet. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in red, white and blue wholding rifle; inset of detail of bayonet. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 11. Infanterie-Regt. Kinkel. Tambour. 1809

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue and white playing drum. Manuscript text on back. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue and white playing drum. Manuscript text on back. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 11. Inf.-Rgt. Kinkel. Offizier. 1807-11

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green, blue and white with walking stick. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green, blue and white with walking stick. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 11. Inf.-Regt. Unteroffizier. 1807-11

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green, blue and white with walking stick facing right. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green, blue and white with walking stick facing right. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1.Cheveauleger-Regiment Major im Worffenrock 1820

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green and orange with sword from behind. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green and orange with sword from behind. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Linien-Leib. Grenadier. 1808

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in red, white and blue with rifle facing right. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in red, white and blue with rifle facing right. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Leichtes Infanterie-Batl. Schütze (Stutzen). 1809

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green and brown pointing a rifle and facing right.Handwritten text on back. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green and brown pointing a rifle and facing right.Handwritten text on back. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Kürassier-Regt. Rittmeister. 1822

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with sword. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with sword. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Kürassier-Regt. Rittmeister Zeit König Max I 1820

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue, orange and white with sword. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue, orange and white with sword. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Kürassier-Regt. Oberst im Dienstanzug. 1820

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with sword. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with sword. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold.

Bayern. 1. Kürassier-Regt

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in red, white and blue with chest armor; detailed drawings of portions of the uniform. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in red, white and blue with chest armor; detailed drawings of portions of the uniform. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Kürassier-Regiment. Rittmeister. im Überrock. 1822

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with sword from behind. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with sword from behind. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Kürassier-Regiment Oberleutnant im Oberleutnant im Uberrock 1820

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with sword facing left. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with sword facing left. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Kürassier-Regiment Leutnant 1820

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in red, white and blue with sword facing left. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in red, white and blue with sword facing left. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Kürassier-Regiment Leutnant (Parade) 1820

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in red, white and blue with sword from behind. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in red, white and blue with sword from behind. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Jäger-Bataillon. Karabinier-Komp. Karabinier. 1821

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue and green with rifle. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue and green with rifle. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Jäger-Bataillon Korporal 1818-1822

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green and blue with rifle. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green and blue with rifle. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Infanterie-Regt. Hauptmann in Gala

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in red, white and blue with sword. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in red, white and blue with sword. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Infanterie-Regt. Hauptmann in Dienstanzug

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with sword. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with sword. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Infanterie-Regt. Gemeiner im Spenser u. Stallkappe 1820

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue facing left. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue facing left. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Grenadier-Regt. (jetzt 1. Inf.-Regt.) 1793

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in white and gray with hitel plumed hat, holding rifle and facing left. Inset of details of jacket. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in white and gray with hitel plumed hat, holding rifle and facing left. Inset of details of jacket. In blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Grenadier-Garde-Regiment Leutnant im Dienstanzug

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with sword. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with sword. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Fuss-Artillerie-Regiment wac Bothmer. Gemeiner

Collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with rifle. Collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with rifle. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Cheveaulegers-Regiment. Major. im Überrock. 1822

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green with sword from behind. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green with sword from behind. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. 1. Chevauleger-Regt. Rittmeister im Überrock. Zeit König Max I. 1822

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green with black and white plumed hat. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in green with black and white plumed hat. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bayern. (Infantry soldier)

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Bavarian Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with back pack and rifle facing left. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Bavarian Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with back pack and rifle facing left. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

Bäyern und eine Abtheilung Oesterreicher Kämpfen in der 3-tägigen Schlacht bei Hanau, gegen die ganze Französische Ar...

Color lithograph by (and after?) Kraus, dated 1847; Bavarian and Austrian officers and soldiers at left advancing into village against tired and wounded French at right, office on horseback being shot Color lithograph by (and after?) Kraus, dated 1847; Bavarian and Austrian officers and soldiers at left advancing into village against tired and wounded French at right, office on horseback being shot Oblong folio, mounted on gray paper; margins severely trimmed, caption absent; worn, soiled. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1960.

Bayern Ites Reg. Oberstlieutenant

Hand-colored engraving by and after Grünewald (after Eckert's Deutsche Bundesheer); uniform group in combat scene, rearing horse at left, 3 enemy soldiers at right. Hand-colored engraving by and after Grünewald (after Eckert's Deutsche Bundesheer); uniform group in combat scene, rearing horse at left, 3 enemy soldiers at right. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins; creased, worn and stained. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.