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.
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Items in this collection

The Wounded Soldier: returning from the war

One of a pair of color lithograph plates of sentimental scenes by and after Wagner; soldier with arm in sling returning to wife and child and aged mother at cottage door. [See also: The young recruit]. One of a pair of color lithograph plates of sentimental scenes by and after Wagner; soldier with arm in sling returning to wife and child and aged mother at cottage door. [See also: The young recruit]. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; edges worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.

The Wounded officer, India, c. 1857

2nd in pair of original watercolors signed by Norie; officer about to fall or sit near tree after receiving wound. [See also: Carrying a wounded officer, Sepoy Rebellion.] 2nd in pair of original watercolors signed by Norie; officer about to fall or sit near tree after receiving wound. [See also: Carrying a wounded officer, Sepoy Rebellion.] Small upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952. title provided by cataloger

The Wounded Hussar

The Wounded Hussar

Brown University

Mezzotint by V. Green after Carter; wounded hussar, showing uniform, sitting on wreckage of cannon, wounded horse reclining at left, solicitous woman standing behind seated soldier figure. Mezzotint by V. Green after Carter; wounded hussar, showing uniform, sitting on wreckage of cannon, wounded horse reclining at left, solicitous woman standing behind seated soldier figure. Upright folio; plate mark, margins ragged and slightly trimmed; worn and stained. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

The Wounded Hussar

The Wounded Hussar

Brown University

Hand colored impression of mezzotint by V. Green after Carter; wounded hussar, showing uniform, sitting on wreckage of cannon, wounded horse reclining at left, solicitous woman standing behind seated soldier figure. Hand colored impression of mezzotint by V. Green after Carter; wounded hussar, showing uniform, sitting on wreckage of cannon, wounded horse reclining at left, solicitous woman standing behind seated soldier figure. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; worn and soiled, cleaned. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

The Wounded Cuirassier: Le Cuirassier blessé quittant le feu

1st of 2 lithographic plates (proofs?) by Julien, after Géricault; cuirassier, dismounted, holding bridle of restless horse, looking toward right. 1st of 2 lithographic plates (proofs?) by Julien, after Géricault; cuirassier, dismounted, holding bridle of restless horse, looking toward right. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; edges worn. Paris, Cart. title provided by cataloger

The Worcestershire Regt.: 29th and 36th Foot

Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; officer in dark blue saluting marching infantryman in foreground, 2 military musicians in background; note on verso : "No. 64. Set 11". Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; officer in dark blue saluting marching infantryman in foreground, 2 military musicians in background; note on verso : "No. 64. Set 11". Upright folio on board, unbound, in red portfolio stamped gold, "Original oil paintings for British regimental prints c. 1900-1910".

The Worcestershire Regt.: "A warm up before returning to the trenches."

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; 2 soldiers in field uniform, 1 standing and 1 seated, by campfire at night. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; 2 soldiers in field uniform, 1 standing and 1 seated, by campfire at night. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

The Worcestershire Regt. no. 6

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; outdoor scene at train station, ca. 1915; standing officer holding paper in foreground; nurse, other soldiers etc. near rail line in background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; outdoor scene at train station, ca. 1915; standing officer holding paper in foreground; nurse, other soldiers etc. near rail line in background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

The Worcestershire Regiment

13th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and 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); 2 standing figures in red jackets, black helmets, outdoors; 1 holding grounded rifle, the other with trombone; pencil note on verso: "29th". 13th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and 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); 2 standing figures in red jackets, black helmets, outdoors; 1 holding grounded rifle, the other with trombone; pencil note on verso: "29th". Oblong and upright, 61 pieces; a few soiled; in folio red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

The Worcestershire Regiment

Original watercolor sketch signed by McNeill; trombonist and infantryman in red jackets, helmets, in conversation outdoors. (On oblong sheet, right half unpainted; title on verso.) Original watercolor sketch signed by McNeill; trombonist and infantryman in red jackets, helmets, in conversation outdoors. (On oblong sheet, right half unpainted; title on verso.) Oblong folio; no margins; clean.

The Woolwich macaroni

The Woolwich macaroni

Brown University

One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published Septr, 21, 1772; 'No.19: A man in military dress walking or running in profile to the right. His right hand holds a cane, his left the hilt of a sabre. His queue, twisted like a rope, is looped up with narrow ribbon. He wears a hat with a feather, a coat with facings and epaulettes, a ruffled shirt, and half-boots'. -- British Museum. One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published Septr, 21, 1772; 'No.19: A man in military dress walking or running in profile to the right. His right hand holds a cane, his left the hilt of a sabre. His queue, twisted like a rope, is looped up with narrow ribbon. He wears a hat with a feather, a coat with facings and epaulettes, a ruffled shirt, and half-boots'. -- British Museum. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather backstrip label stamped gold; most clean, some worn.

The wonderful French giant

Hand-colored engraving by and after Dighton from miniature by Wilkie; standing figures of giant young man in uniform and of British soldier. Hand-colored engraving by and after Dighton from miniature by Wilkie; standing figures of giant young man in uniform and of British soldier. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. London, Spencer, 1952.

The Winchester Lounge!, or The bold Sons of Mars, and blushing Daughters of Venus on the pavè!

Hand-colored aquatint caricature (after Woodward), published April 1, 1802; soldiers, women and children promenading on sidewalk, butcher-shop in background. Hand-colored aquatint caricature (after Woodward), published April 1, 1802; soldiers, women and children promenading on sidewalk, butcher-shop in background. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

The whole world is calling you: song

words and music by Clifton S. Anthony. For voice and piano. Cover title. "Dedicated to the Boys of the 76th Division, Camp Devens." Cover illustration: soldier with a rifle / F.

The wet party or the bogs of Flanders

Hand-colored etched caricature, published Decr. 7, 1793; British soldiers including the Duke of York in the center, bandsman, highlander, etc. clustered around artillery piece in midst of flood or swamp. Hand-colored etched caricature, published Decr. 7, 1793; British soldiers including the Duke of York in the center, bandsman, highlander, etc. clustered around artillery piece in midst of flood or swamp. Oblong medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; soiled and margins worn. N.Y., Argosy, 1949.

The Westminster Dragoons, 1912

Original watercolor of uniform figure with 2 figures and horse in background, signed FWS. Original watercolor of uniform figure with 2 figures and horse in background, signed FWS. Upright folio, matted; margins; light surface dirt.

The West Essex Yeomanry Cavalry Band march

Mounted military officer, other troopers in background Mounted military officer, other troopers in background Title continues: Composed & respectfully dedicated to Captn. Palmer by A.H. Brown Lithographer by Stannard & Co.

The West Coast

The West Coast

Brown University

Original watercolor on gray board signed by Snaffles (pseudonym); mounted officer in tropical kit, riding towards left and drinking from bottle through straw, row of African porters silhoueted in background. Original watercolor on gray board signed by Snaffles (pseudonym); mounted officer in tropical kit, riding towards left and drinking from bottle through straw, row of African porters silhoueted in background. Large oblong, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

The Welsh Regt.: no. 5. Cptn. and Adjt.

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; mounted officer on forest path, facing right; 3 smaller soldier figures in right background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; mounted officer on forest path, facing right; 3 smaller soldier figures in right background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

The Welsh Regt.: no. 4. "Billy" the regimtl. pet

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; soldier standing with small goat wearing regimental blanket, on leash; city street, men, women and other soldiers in background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; soldier standing with small goat wearing regimental blanket, on leash; city street, men, women and other soldiers in background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

The Welsh Regt.: no. 1

The Welsh Regt.: no. 1

Brown University

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; officer in blue coat saluting sentry in foreground, 2 smaller soldier figures in barracks background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; officer in blue coat saluting sentry in foreground, 2 smaller soldier figures in barracks background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

The Welsh Regiment: no. 3. "Somewhere in France."

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; officer in khaki field uniform talking with French officer in ruined village; 2 other British soldiers in left background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; officer in khaki field uniform talking with French officer in ruined village; 2 other British soldiers in left background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

The Welsh Regiment

The Welsh Regiment

Brown University

37th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and 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 figures of officer and infantryman, on guard at street corner, smaller figure of soldier walking in background; note on verso: "41st". 37th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and 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 figures of officer and infantryman, on guard at street corner, smaller figure of soldier walking in background; note on verso: "41st". Oblong and upright, 61 pieces; a few soiled; in folio red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

The Welsh Regiment

The Welsh Regiment

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated by McNeill; officer and infantryman standing at street corner; 3rd soldier walking in background. Title on verso. Original watercolor signed and dated by McNeill; officer and infantryman standing at street corner; 3rd soldier walking in background. Title on verso. Upright; no margins; stained.

The Welsh Guards

The Welsh Guards

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Barnes; standing uniform figure of officer holding sword, outdoors. Original watercolor signed by Barnes; standing uniform figure of officer holding sword, outdoors. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

The Welsh Guards

The Welsh Guards

Brown University

Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 infantrymen in bearskin hats standing guard, facing left, park in background; note on verso : "10th set, no. 32". Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 infantrymen in bearskin hats standing guard, facing left, park in background; note on verso : "10th set, no. 32". Upright folio on board, unbound, in red portfolio stamped gold, "Original oil paintings for British regimental prints c. 1900-1910".

The Wellington marches

The Wellington marches

Brown University

Subject: central equestrian portrait of the Duke of Wellington in uniform, flags above, 6 illustrations of battles, 4 uniformed figures at bottom; F. Walker, lith. Subject: central equestrian portrait of the Duke of Wellington in uniform, flags above, 6 illustrations of battles, 4 uniformed figures at bottom; F. Walker, lith. Title continues: By Stephen Glover.