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

Bayerisch-Kaiserliches heer 1742-45 Infanterie-Regt. Morawitzky - Stabsoffizier

One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and yellow with walking stick. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and yellow with walking stick. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.

Bayerisch-Kaiserliches heer 1742-45 Infanterie-Regt. Kronprinz Grenadier -1742-

One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue, white and yellow with rifle and sword. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue, white and yellow with rifle and sword. Munich, Wölfle, 1968. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold.

Bayerisch-Kaiserliches heer 1742-45 Husaren-Regiment Tauffkirchen 1744 - Husar

One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and yellow with sword. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors (by Dreseler) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and yellow with sword. Unbound; clean; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1968.

Bayerisch-Kaiserliches Heer 1742-45 Husaren-Regiment Tauffkirchen - 1744 - Husar

One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue with yellow pelisse and sword. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue with yellow pelisse and sword. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.

Bayerisch-Kaiserliches Heer 1742-45

One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue and white facing right holding rifle with fixed bayonet. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue and white facing right holding rifle with fixed bayonet. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.

Bayerisch-Kaiserliches Heer ... 1743 - Kürassier

One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue and white with curass holding sword. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in blue and white with curass holding sword. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.

Bayerisch-Kaiserlich Heer 1742-45 - Freikompanie 311 Fuss Treilmayer - 1744 - Tambour

One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in green playing drum. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in green playing drum. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.

baÿer. Artillerie bei Willechaümont 9. Dez. 1870

Original pen and wash drawing by Hoffmann; battle scene with overset horses and wounded men in foreground, artillery firing in background. Original pen and wash drawing by Hoffmann; battle scene with overset horses and wounded men in foreground, artillery firing in background. Small oblong folio, matted medium folio; no margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Bayeaux's quick step: as performed by the Burgesses Band

arranged for the piano forte and dedicated to the officers and members of the Albany Burgesses Corps by Wm. C. Glynn. For piano. Music engraved by Oscar Wood. Cover tinted lithographic illustration by Thayer: portrait of a soldier with arms folded standing in front of camp.

Bayeaux's quick step: as performed by the Burgesses Band

arranged for the piano forte and dedicated to the officers and members of the Albany Burgesses Corps by Wm. C. Glynn. For piano. Music engraved by Oscar Wood. Cover tinted lithographic illustration by Thayer: portrait of a soldier with arms folded standing in front of camp.

Bay. Jungsturm Rgt. 1917: Jungsturm-Mann Weninger

Original gelatin DOP print photograph; full-length profile portrait of young Bavarian soldier or cadet, wearing backpack, carrying rifle, facing left in wooded field; descriptive note in German on verso. Original gelatin DOP print photograph; full-length profile portrait of young Bavarian soldier or cadet, wearing backpack, carrying rifle, facing left in wooded field; descriptive note in German on verso. Upright; no margins; clean, edges slightly frayed.

Bavarian uniforms, 1828

Bavarian uniforms, 1828

Brown University

Original watercolor drawing by Kraus of 2 sections, joined; 11 standing uniform figures. Original watercolor drawing by Kraus of 2 sections, joined; 11 standing uniform figures. Oblong, mounted on small folio white paper; no margins; soiled. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger

Bavarian troops at Weisbaden, 1871

3rd of 3 original pencil drawings (partly col. in watercolor) by Adam; mounted, helmeted cavalryman with sword on left, uniform details on right. 3rd of 3 original pencil drawings (partly col. in watercolor) by Adam; mounted, helmeted cavalryman with sword on left, uniform details on right. 2 small and 1 large, 2 matted medium folio, 1 matted folio; no margins. Presented, 1952, by Gustave J.S. White, Newport. Title supplied by cataloger

Bavarian troops at Weisbaden, 1871

1st of 3 original pencil drawings by Adam; standing and seated infantrymen in greatcoats, various poses. 1st of 3 original pencil drawings by Adam; standing and seated infantrymen in greatcoats, various poses. 2 small and 1 large, 2 matted medium folio, 1 matted folio; no margins. Presented, 1952, by Gustave J.S. White, Newport. Title supplied by cataloger

Bavarian troops at Weisbaden, 1871

2nd of 3 original pencil drawings by Adam; 2 weary infantrymen resting on chairs. 2nd of 3 original pencil drawings by Adam; 2 weary infantrymen resting on chairs. 2 small and 1 large, 2 matted medium folio, 1 matted folio; no margins. Presented, 1952, by Gustave J.S. White, Newport. Title supplied by cataloger

Bavarian troops 1909

Bavarian troops 1909

Brown University

5th in collection of 11 uncolored lithographic plates by and after Neumann; 3 uniform figures of cavalrymen, riding down slope of low ridge or riverbank. 5th in collection of 11 uncolored lithographic plates by and after Neumann; 3 uniform figures of cavalrymen, riding down slope of low ridge or riverbank. Small folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. title provided by cataloger

Bavarian soldiers viewing battle

Engraving by and after A. Adam; 3 figures in foreground looking off towards right, presumably at battle in progress, small figures of soldiers, artillery piece etc. in background. Engraving by and after A. Adam; 3 figures in foreground looking off towards right, presumably at battle in progress, small figures of soldiers, artillery piece etc. in background. Oblong, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; cleaned. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Bavarian soldier's farewell, c. 1803

Hand-colored line etching, unsigned; infantryman taking leave of father, dog, and women outside cottage or inn as regiment marches past in background. Hand-colored line etching, unsigned; infantryman taking leave of father, dog, and women outside cottage or inn as regiment marches past in background. Margins intact; margins foxed and stained. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Bavarian Schwerer Reiter officer, c. 1830

Original pencil drawing, heightened in chald (by Schnorr von Carolsfeld); 3/4-length figure in uniform, right hand on hip, helmet in left arm, supposedly Prince Adelbert, son of Ludwig I, or else perhaps Prince Luitpold (?). Original pencil drawing, heightened in chald (by Schnorr von Carolsfeld); 3/4-length figure in uniform, right hand on hip, helmet in left arm, supposedly Prince Adelbert, son of Ludwig I, or else perhaps Prince Luitpold (?). Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.

Bavarian Schwerer Reiter officer, 1818

Unsigned original pencil drawing, dated 22 May 1818; bust profile portrait of officer wearing casque. Unsigned original pencil drawing, dated 22 May 1818; bust profile portrait of officer wearing casque. Upright, mounted on black paper; margins; worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger

Bavarian Schwerer Reiter charge

Original pencil drawing signed and dated 1838 by Monten; preliminary drawing for 'Saemmtliche Truppen von Europa'; charge of mounted soldiers from right to left. Original pencil drawing signed and dated 1838 by Monten; preliminary drawing for 'Saemmtliche Truppen von Europa'; charge of mounted soldiers from right to left. Small; no margins; slightly soiled. Bournemouth, Alister Mathews, 1954. Title supplied by cataloger

Bavarian Schwerer Reiter

One of a set of 3 mounted original watercolors signed by Oudry of uniform figures; full-length figure of Bavarian soldierc standing by wall and barrel One of a set of 3 mounted original watercolors signed by Oudry of uniform figures; full-length figure of Bavarian soldierc standing by wall and barrel Large upright folio mounted on blue paper. Paris, Grangie sale, 1967 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/)

Bavarian police uniform, c. 1835

Colored lithograph; 3 uniform figures, outdoors, as follows : A. Polizey-soldat; B. Polizey-Rottmeister; C. Polizeysoldat in Chemise und Interims Tschacko. Colored lithograph; 3 uniform figures, outdoors, as follows : A. Polizey-soldat; B. Polizey-Rottmeister; C. Polizeysoldat in Chemise und Interims Tschacko. Upright medium folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1954. Title supplied by cataloger

Bavarian or Netherlands cavalry trumpeter

One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, one signed N.F. and dated 1614. Trumpeter on horseback facing left. One of a collection of 7 small engraved plates, one signed N.F. and dated 1614. Trumpeter on horseback facing left. Unbound; in russet cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954 Title supplied by cataloger.

Bavarian officer, c. 1830

4th in collection of 5 original pencil drawings; bust portrait on dark gray paper of officer, wearing feathered hat. 4th in collection of 5 original pencil drawings; bust portrait on dark gray paper of officer, wearing feathered hat. Small upright folio, matted; heavy foxing; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold "Bavarian military portraits c. 1830 - original drawings by J.A. Klein & F.K. Eggert". Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961. title provided by cataloger

Bavarian officer, c. 1830

3rd in collection of 5 original pencil drawings; half-length portrait of mustached officer, wearing feathered hat. 3rd in collection of 5 original pencil drawings; half-length portrait of mustached officer, wearing feathered hat. Small upright folio, matted; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold "Bavarian military portraits c. 1830 - original drawings by J.A. Klein & F.K. Eggert". Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961. title provided by cataloger

Bavarian officer in feathered hat, ca. 1830

1st in collection of 5 original pencil drawings; bust portrait of mustached officer in uniform, wearing medals and tall feathered hat. 1st in collection of 5 original pencil drawings; bust portrait of mustached officer in uniform, wearing medals and tall feathered hat. Small upright folio, matted; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold "Bavarian military portraits c. 1830 - original drawings by J.A. Klein & F.K. Eggert". Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961. title provided by cataloger

Bavarian officer

Bavarian officer

Brown University

One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits. One of a collection of 21 lithograph half-length and bust military portraits. Small folio, margins trimmed, foxed, in blue-gray portfolio stamped "Bavarian Military Portraits, c. 1828-60." Title supplied by cataloger.

Bavarian military and peasant costume, c. 1830

Sheet with 2 rows of pencil and watercolor drawings (some unfinished) of peasant dress and military uniforms, showing 6 completed and 1 half-completed figures in uniform, including women in traditional costume and trades people. Sheet with 2 rows of pencil and watercolor drawings (some unfinished) of peasant dress and military uniforms, showing 6 completed and 1 half-completed figures in uniform, including women in traditional costume and trades people. Small oblong folio, mounted on white board; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1958. Title supplied by cataloger

Bavarian light horse, c. 1816

Original pencil drawing signed by Klein; rear view of 2 mounted uniform figures, smaller figures at review in background. Original pencil drawing signed by Klein; rear view of 2 mounted uniform figures, smaller figures at review in background. Upright, mounted on brown paper; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958. Title supplied by cataloger