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

Battle of Princeton N.J.: Jany. 2nd 1777

Color lithograph after C. Ens.; battle scene with Washington, mounted and waving sword and flag, in center. Color lithograph after C. Ens.; battle scene with Washington, mounted and waving sword and flag, in center. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn and slightly soiled.

Battle of Powick Bridge, 1642

One of a pair of watercolors signed by la Fontaine; battle scenes in countryside; One of a pair of watercolors signed by la Fontaine; battle scenes in countryside; Watercolor submitted for Lampert Prize. Title supplied by cataloger. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.

Battle of Plevna. Death of Colonel Rosenbaum of the Archangel Regiment = Plevna. Tod des Oberst Rosenbaum von Archang...

Ink and wash drawing (by Simpson) inscribed with title in English and German in different hands; battle scene with soldiers and horses, officer falling from horse Ink and wash drawing (by Simpson) inscribed with title in English and German in different hands; battle scene with soldiers and horses, officer falling from horse Published in the Illustrated London News, August 25, 1877, page 176 Engraved image has title: An incident of the Battle of Plevna: Death of Colonel Rosenbaum, of the Archangel Regiment. A sketch from information supplied by Captain Dahnhauer Large upright folio. London, Roseberys, 2018 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/)

Battle of Ping Yang: the routing of the Chinese Army

Original wash drawing signed and dated by Schönberg; officers and soldiers at command or organization point near buildings, battle taking place in near background, wounded and other soldiers returning from battle at left. Original wash drawing signed and dated by Schönberg; officers and soldiers at command or organization point near buildings, battle taking place in near background, wounded and other soldiers returning from battle at left. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; good condition. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.

Battle of Omdurman, Friday, September 2, 1898. No. 1: In order that the positions of the different regiments may be r...

1st in suite of 3 chromolithographic plares after A. Sutherland '98; panoramic battle scene, lines of British troops forming a horseshoe along river bank and slaughtering attacking Sudanese infantry. 1st in suite of 3 chromolithographic plares after A. Sutherland '98; panoramic battle scene, lines of British troops forming a horseshoe along river bank and slaughtering attacking Sudanese infantry. Giant oblong folio, matted; some margins trimmed or worn; clean. From 'Bacon's Sudan War Pictures'. London, Parker Gallery, 1965

Battle of North Point, near Baltimore, September 12th 1814

Color lithograph by Endicott and Swett after Ruckle; battle scene among trees, mounted officers under trees in foreground. Color lithograph by Endicott and Swett after Ruckle; battle scene among trees, mounted officers under trees in foreground. Folio, matted; margins; soiled. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1950.

Battle of Niagara: from a sketch by Major Riddle

Hand colored aquatint (from book?) by Strickland after Major Riddle; small figures in infantry battle in meadows. From 'The Port Folio', Philadelphia, September 1815 Hand colored aquatint (from book?) by Strickland after Major Riddle; small figures in infantry battle in meadows. From 'The Port Folio', Philadelphia, September 1815 Oblong; matted; margins trimmed; soiled, stained. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1957.

Battle of New Orleans, By John Landis

Aquatint of unfinished painting by John Landis of battle scene at New Orleans. American troops firing from behind bales of cotton, General Andrew Jackson commanding on horseback to the right; General Thomas Packenham mortally wounded on left.. Aquatint of unfinished painting by John Landis of battle scene at New Orleans. American troops firing from behind bales of cotton, General Andrew Jackson commanding on horseback to the right; General Thomas Packenham mortally wounded on left.. Oblong folio; margins; worn.

Battle of New Orleans and defeat of the British under the command of Sir Edward Pakenham, by Genl. Andrew Jackson 8th...

Color engraving by J.W. Steel after Seymour; battle scene with 3 mounted officers in center, identified as 'Genl. Coll, Major Genl. Andrew Jackson, Major Livingston', before flagstaff. British troops approaching fortifications in background, Americans advancing to meet them, British mounted officer confronted by an American soldier, left distance Color engraving by J.W. Steel after Seymour; battle scene with 3 mounted officers in center, identified as 'Genl. Coll, Major Genl. Andrew Jackson, Major Livingston', before flagstaff. British troops approaching fortifications in background, Americans advancing to meet them, British mounted officer confronted by an American soldier, left distance Medium oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1944.

Battle of New Orleans and death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January 1815

Hand colored engraving by Yeager after West. 'Print shows the Battle of New Orleans from the British perspective, as British forces advance upon the earthworks or barricades from which the American forces, under the command of Andrew Jackson, repel the attack. Includes a remarque printed at bottom center that shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of Andrew Jackson, facing slightly left, with American flags and various weapons. Prominent figures are identified by number within the print, however, there is no corresponding key. In this print, Major General Lambert (no. 3) is depicted holding the cloth or handkerchief that obscures his face' - Library of Congress, Hand colored engraving by Yeager after West. 'Print shows the Battle of New Orleans from the British perspective, as British forces advance upon the earthworks or barricades from which the American forces, under the command of Andrew Jackson, repel the attack. Includes a remarque printed at bottom center that shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of Andrew Jackson, facing slightly left, with American flags and various weapons. Prominent figures are identified by number within the print, however, there is no corresponding key. In this print, Major General Lambert (no. 3) is depicted holding the cloth or handkerchief that obscures his face' - Library of Congress, Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly worn. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.

Battle of Modder River, November 28, 1899

5th in collection of 7 (of 9) chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland; long lines of British infantry and artillery firing across river at Boers in distant background. 5th in collection of 7 (of 9) chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland; long lines of British infantry and artillery firing across river at Boers in distant background. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins; edges slightly soiled. From 'Bacon's South African Battle Pictures - No. 5'. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.

Battle of Marengo

Battle of Marengo

Brown University

Engraving after Duplessis-Bertaux, battle scene at Marengo(?), allegorical figures in clouds above. From 'Collection Complete de 60 Portraits des Personnages qui ont le plus Figure dans la Revolution Francaise', Auber, Pairs, 1800. Engraving after Duplessis-Bertaux, battle scene at Marengo(?), allegorical figures in clouds above. From 'Collection Complete de 60 Portraits des Personnages qui ont le plus Figure dans la Revolution Francaise', Auber, Pairs, 1800. Small oblong; margins trimmed; worn. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1958. Title supplied by cataloger Title: (French Grenadiers, Chasseurs à Cheval and Infantry Charging at Marengo) Caption: Duplesis-Bertaux del.

Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862: the Rebels repulsed by the Union artillery

Double-page wood engraving; Confederate infantry in foreground advancing from right towards left, under fire from Union artillery in background, 2 ships on river in right distance. Double-page wood engraving; Confederate infantry in foreground advancing from right towards left, under fire from Union artillery in background, 2 ships on river in right distance. From Harper's weekly, July 26, 1862, pages 472-473. Denver, presented, 1987, by John C. Corbridge.

Battle of Maida the 4th of July 1806

Color stipple engraving by Anthony Cardon after de Loutherbourg; view of battle between infantry formations on plain, wounded and dying soldiers resting and being attended in left and right foreground, horse artillery arriving in center, river or stream at far right; accompanied by engraved and printed key. Color stipple engraving by Anthony Cardon after de Loutherbourg; view of battle between infantry formations on plain, wounded and dying soldiers resting and being attended in left and right foreground, horse artillery arriving in center, river or stream at far right; accompanied by engraved and printed key. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Battle of Lexington

Battle of Lexington

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving (2nd imprint of UB17751f-2) by C. Tiebout after Tisdale; colonials in farmyard firing on British troops in background, casualties; women pleading with soldier on right, another women and child running behind. Hand-colored engraving (2nd imprint of UB17751f-2) by C. Tiebout after Tisdale; colonials in farmyard firing on British troops in background, casualties; women pleading with soldier on right, another women and child running behind. Small oblong folio; margins; soiled, mounted on linen. N.Y., Weyhe, 1942.

Battle of Lexington

Battle of Lexington

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Hand-colored engraving by C. Tiebout after Tisdale; Americans in farmyard firing on British troops in background, casualties; women pleading with soldier on right, another women and child running behind. Hand-colored engraving by C. Tiebout after Tisdale; Americans in farmyard firing on British troops in background, casualties; women pleading with soldier on right, another women and child running behind. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; near-mint condition. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.

Battle of Lexington

Battle of Lexington

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Sepia photograph of painting by Bicknell; minute-men firing on British advancing from background, farmhouses etc. in background. Sepia photograph of painting by Bicknell; minute-men firing on British advancing from background, farmhouses etc. in background. Large oblong folio, mounted on board to size; no margins; edges worn. Title supplied by cataloger.

Battle of Laswari. Representing Lord Lake & his Son Colonel Lake at the point of time the General had his Horse shot ...

Color stipple-engraving by Orme and Cooper, after Place, published July 1, 1807; 2 full-length figures of officers in uniform with horses; battle in right background. Color stipple-engraving by Orme and Cooper, after Place, published July 1, 1807; 2 full-length figures of officers in uniform with horses; battle in right background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; margins worn and soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Battle of KinChu

Battle of KinChu

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One of a collection of 4 color wood-block engravings (each of 3 plates joined together) of war scenes. Mounted and dismounted figures in battle, fire in background. One of a collection of 4 color wood-block engravings (each of 3 plates joined together) of war scenes. Mounted and dismounted figures in battle, fire in background. Large oblong folio, from a large collection of wood-block prints, matted giant folio; margins worn and torn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948. Title supplied by cataloger.

Battle of Inkermann. The period of the day wherein the few British troops are hotly sustaining the attach and keeping...

3rd in collection of 3 colored lithographs by Walker after Norie, printed by Day & Son, published Jan. 22, 1855; scene of massive infantry combat, British dressed in red uniforms attacking Russian troops in grey coats. 3rd in collection of 3 colored lithographs by Walker after Norie, printed by Day & Son, published Jan. 22, 1855; scene of massive infantry combat, British dressed in red uniforms attacking Russian troops in grey coats. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; edges stained.

Battle of Hutrass, March 1817. The explosion of the powder magazine at the fortress

Oriignal somewhat crude watercolor signed by W.A. Brooke(?); soldiers with mortars in front of earthworks in foreground, explosion in fortress in background. Oriignal somewhat crude watercolor signed by W.A. Brooke(?); soldiers with mortars in front of earthworks in foreground, explosion in fortress in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. Title supplied by cataloger

Battle of Hikory Point, 25 miles north of Lawrence

Color lithograph by Bufford after Breyman; scene of attack on group of log cabins in countryside during "Wakarusa War" between Free Staters and Border Ruffians in Kansas. Breyman has included himself driving a covered wagon to the right. The artist, who arrived in Kansas in 1854, was one of a number of Free Staters imprisoned at Lecompton. Color lithograph by Bufford after Breyman; scene of attack on group of log cabins in countryside during "Wakarusa War" between Free Staters and Border Ruffians in Kansas. Breyman has included himself driving a covered wagon to the right. The artist, who arrived in Kansas in 1854, was one of a number of Free Staters imprisoned at Lecompton. Oblong folio, mounted on white paper, matted; margins trimmed, repaired tear. N.Y., Kennedy Galleries, 1962.

Battle of Guzrat, Feb. 21st 1849

Color lithograph by E. Walker after Lieut. Archer, H.M. 24th Regt.; British infantry formations advancing toward right, tent encampment and hilltop town in background, mounted officers and horses in foreground. Color lithograph by E. Walker after Lieut. Archer, H.M. 24th Regt.; British infantry formations advancing toward right, tent encampment and hilltop town in background, mounted officers and horses in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; margins slightly soiled.

Battle of Gettysburg, Pa. July 3rd 1863: The bloody conflict between the brave "Army of the Potomac" under their gall...

Colored lithograph; U.S. infantry at left charging C.S.A. artillery and infantry in background. Colored lithograph; U.S. infantry at left charging C.S.A. artillery and infantry in background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.

Battle of Gettysburg Pa. July 3rd 1863. (The Third Day)

Color lithograph by and after Magnus; view of battle, with small central group of officers in conference in foreground. Color lithograph by and after Magnus; view of battle, with small central group of officers in conference in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly creased. N.Y., Argosy, 1950.

Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Gettysburg

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Steel engraving by H.B. Hall after painting by Walker from design by Bachelder; panoramic view of battle, advancing troops, wounded etc. in foreground. Steel engraving by H.B. Hall after painting by Walker from design by Bachelder; panoramic view of battle, advancing troops, wounded etc. in foreground. Large oblong folio, matted giant folio; margins intact; clean, tear in left margin repaired. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Battle of Fuentes D'Onor, taken from the right of the position occupied by the 1st, 3rd and 7th Divisions on the 5th ...

3rd in suite of 12 mounted aquatint plates of battles, military and camp scenes, views (by C. Turner after St. Clair); panoramic battle scene on plain in valley, mounted officers in lower left foreground, hills in background; Wellington in left foreground with staff, wounded being tended to and stretchered in left and right foreground. 3rd in suite of 12 mounted aquatint plates of battles, military and camp scenes, views (by C. Turner after St. Clair); panoramic battle scene on plain in valley, mounted officers in lower left foreground, hills in background; Wellington in left foreground with staff, wounded being tended to and stretchered in left and right foreground. Folio, unbound in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "St. Clair Peninsular Campaign - 1810"; titles and margins trimmed away; clean. From 'A Series of Views of the Principal Occurrences of the Campaigns in Spain and Portugal'. London, Francis Edwards, 1945.