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

Battle of Fish Creek: ...Sketches by Mr. F.W. Curzon, special artist of 'The Illustrated War News', with General Midd...

One of a collection of 3 chromolithograph plates of panoramic battle scenes after W.D. Blatchly, Sgt. Grundy, F.W. Curzon and others. One of a collection of 3 chromolithograph plates of panoramic battle scenes after W.D. Blatchly, Sgt. Grundy, F.W. Curzon and others. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; edges worn and soiled. N.Y., Eberstadt, 1953.

Battle of Ferozshah (2nd day) 22nd December 1845. The British Troops resuming the attack on the Seik Entrenched Camp ...

3rd in collection of 11 color engravings by Harris, after Martens 'from a sketch by Major G.F. White, H.M. 31st Regt,', published April 5, 1849; British infantry advancing toward right through remnants of Indian artillery defenses, burning tent encampment in background. 3rd in collection of 11 color engravings by Harris, after Martens 'from a sketch by Major G.F. White, H.M. 31st Regt,', published April 5, 1849; British infantry advancing toward right through remnants of Indian artillery defenses, burning tent encampment in background. Large oblong folio, matted; some margins severely or entirely trimmed; some worn, soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

Battle of Eutaw Springs: Drawn & engraved expressly for Graham's Magazine

Hand-colored steel-engraved plate from Graham's Magazine by Smillie & Hinshelwood; battle scene in open field, roof of house in background. Hand-colored steel-engraved plate from Graham's Magazine by Smillie & Hinshelwood; battle scene in open field, roof of house in background. Oblong, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1957.

Battle of Elands Laagte, October 21, 1899

2nd in collection of 7 (of 9) chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland '99; British infantry and cavalry attacking toward right up bare hill, against Boer troops and artillery. 2nd in collection of 7 (of 9) chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland '99; British infantry and cavalry attacking toward right up bare hill, against Boer troops and artillery. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins; edges slightly soiled. From 'Bacon's South African Battle Pictures - No. 2'. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1958.

Battle of Dundee (Glencoe), October 20, 1899: In order that the positions of the different regiments may be readily d...

1st in collection of 7 (of 9) chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland; British infantry in red and blue uniforms surrounding and attacking Boers on hilltop. 1st in collection of 7 (of 9) chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland; British infantry in red and blue uniforms surrounding and attacking Boers on hilltop. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins; edges slightly soiled. From 'Bacon's South African Pictures - No. 1'. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

Battle of Cut Knife Creek: from topographical sketches by Capt. Rutherford, of 'B' Battery, and Lieut. R. Lyndhurst W...

One of a collection of 3 chromolithograph plates of panoramic battle scenes after W.D. Blatchly and others. One of a collection of 3 chromolithograph plates of panoramic battle scenes after W.D. Blatchly and others. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; edges worn and soiled. N.Y., Eberstadt, 1953.

Battle of Corunna

Battle of Corunna

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Hand-colored engraving by Fittler after Adam Neale M.D., published June 15, 1809; harbor forts and ships in foreground, smoke and fire of battle along hills in distance. Hand-colored engraving by Fittler after Adam Neale M.D., published June 15, 1809; harbor forts and ships in foreground, smoke and fire of battle along hills in distance. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Battle of Contreras near Mexico--August 20th 1847: A large number of Mexicans killed and 365 captured, of which 25 we...

Color lithograph; battle scene at edge of city, U.S. troops advancing from left, Mexican soldiers, women, monks etc. on ledge at right. No. 115. Color lithograph; battle scene at edge of city, U.S. troops advancing from left, Mexican soldiers, women, monks etc. on ledge at right. No. 115. Small oblong folio, matted; margins slightly trimmed; browned and soiled. Providence, James Tyson, 1956.

Battle of Chapultepec

Battle of Chapultepec

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Steel-engraved plate from book by J. Duthie after Billings; battle scene on rocky heights, with fortifications in background. Steel-engraved plate from book by J. Duthie after Billings; battle scene on rocky heights, with fortifications in background. Oblong; margins intact; yellowed, soiled, lower left corner creased. N.Y., Argosy, 1952.

Battle of Cerro Gordo: April 18th, 1847

Color lithograph; battle scene showing U.S. troops repelling Mexicans arriving at left. Color lithograph; battle scene showing U.S. troops repelling Mexicans arriving at left. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Eberstadt, 1954.

Battle of Cawnpore

Battle of Cawnpore

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One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolors of battle and military scenes. Soldiers with cannons on hill; large number of soldiers mounted and on foot down below near harbor. One of a collection of 21 mounted original unsigned watercolors of battle and military scenes. Soldiers with cannons on hill; large number of soldiers mounted and on foot down below near harbor. Unbound, mounted on paper; in red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; clean. For or copied from Charles Ball, 'The History of the Indian Mutiny'. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Battle of Castalla in Valencia, 13th of April 1813; wherein the small advance of the British Army entirely defeated w...

Color aquatint by Clark & Dubourg 'from an original drawing made on the spot by Lt. Col. Reeves, 27th Regt.', published Novr. 2, 1814; hilltop held by British troops with French troops advancing up the steep hill-side; small group of French cavalry in flight between British lines holding mound with castle and church in middle-ground center. Color aquatint by Clark & Dubourg 'from an original drawing made on the spot by Lt. Col. Reeves, 27th Regt.', published Novr. 2, 1814; hilltop held by British troops with French troops advancing up the steep hill-side; small group of French cavalry in flight between British lines holding mound with castle and church in middle-ground center. Oblong folio, matted; margins.

Battle of Cambrai

Battle of Cambrai

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Tank with British soldiers advancing against German troops Tank with British soldiers advancing against German troops Inscribed (lower right): "E. Zimmer 1917"

Battle of Bunker's Hill (June 17, 1775): To the Enlightened and Patriotic Citizens of the United States this Plate is...

Partially hand colored copper engraving 'Designed, Drawn & Engraver by J. Baker'; battle scene showing uniform. Key identifies the figures as follows: American: 1. Genl. Warren, 2. Genl. Putnam, 3. Majr. Knowlton, 4. Col. Prescott, 5. Lieut. Col. Parker, 6. Col. Gardner, Loss, 450. British: 7. Col. Abercrombie, 8. Genl. Howe, 9. Major Small, 10. Major Pitcairn, 11. Lieut. Pitcairn, 12. Ens. Ld. Rawdon, Loss, 1054. Partially hand colored copper engraving 'Designed, Drawn & Engraver by J. Baker'; battle scene showing uniform. Key identifies the figures as follows: American: 1. Genl. Warren, 2. Genl. Putnam, 3. Majr. Knowlton, 4. Col. Prescott, 5. Lieut. Col. Parker, 6. Col. Gardner, Loss, 450. British: 7. Col. Abercrombie, 8. Genl. Howe, 9. Major Small, 10. Major Pitcairn, 11. Lieut. Pitcairn, 12. Ens. Ld. Rawdon, Loss, 1054. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; yellowed, soiled, spotted. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.

Battle of Buena Vista. fought Feby. 23rd 1847

Color lithograph by Currier after Cameron; battle scene showing Mexicans at right falling before American rifle and artillery fire, General Scott in left foreground. Color lithograph by Currier after Cameron; battle scene showing Mexicans at right falling before American rifle and artillery fire, General Scott in left foreground. Small oblong folio, matted folio; margins trimmed close; one corner torn, all other tears repaired. In large blue folio titled 'Mexican War Scenes.' N.Y., Rockman, 1954.

Battle of Buena Vista

Battle of Buena Vista

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Steel engraving by J. Duthie after Billings; battle scene showing General Zachary Taylor in center, mountains in left background. Steel engraving by J. Duthie after Billings; battle scene showing General Zachary Taylor in center, mountains in left background. Small oblong; margins; slightly yellowed.

Battle of Breslau, 1757

Battle of Breslau, 1757

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Original watercolor signed by Schouler; combat between Bavarian infantry and Purssian cavalry, wounded etc. in foreground, battle and clouds of smoke in background, buildings in distance. Original watercolor signed by Schouler; combat between Bavarian infantry and Purssian cavalry, wounded etc. in foreground, battle and clouds of smoke in background, buildings in distance. Small oblong folio, mounted and matted; clean. N.Y., Tony, 1966. Title supplied by cataloger

Battle of Bougainville

Battle of Bougainville

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Original watercolor signed and dated 1943 by Reeks; 4 U.S. marines moving through swamp; dead Japanese soldier floating in water. Original watercolor signed and dated 1943 by Reeks; 4 U.S. marines moving through swamp; dead Japanese soldier floating in water. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Battle of Bougainville

Battle of Bougainville

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Original watercolor signed by Reeks; jungle scene, soldier at left about to throw grenade into cave. Original watercolor signed by Reeks; jungle scene, soldier at left about to throw grenade into cave. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Battle of Belmont, November 23, 1899: In order that the positions of the different regiments may be readily distingui...

4th in collection of 7 (of 9) chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland; British army attacking up mountaintop against dug-in Boer troops. 4th in collection of 7 (of 9) chromolithographic plates of panoramic battle scenes, by Sutherland; British army attacking up mountaintop against dug-in Boer troops. Giant oblong folio, matted; margins; edges slightly soiled. From 'Bacon's South African Battle Pictures - No. 4'. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

Battle of Antietam - taking of the bridge on Antietam Creek

Steel-engraved plate (after F.O.C. Darley) from book; battle scene of soldiers advancing over stone bridge. Steel-engraved plate (after F.O.C. Darley) from book; battle scene of soldiers advancing over stone bridge. Oblong, matted small folio; margins trimmed; cleaned. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

Battle in which Qing troops (led by Fude?) defeat the enemy

One of a set of 4 copper engraved plates; this one by C.N. Cochin and Augustin de St. Aubin after Giovanni Salusti Damasceno, dated 1765 by artist, 1770 by engraver. 'In the foreground the Qing cavalry armed with bows and arrows attack the enemy cavalry armed with long spears; in the middle distance to left serried ranks of soldiers, mainly infantry; cannon pulled by horses, also borne by camels on their backs; mountainous landscape' -- British Museum. Plate 8 from a set of sixteen plates entitled 'Victoires et Conquêtes de l'Empereur de la Chine'. One of a set of 4 copper engraved plates; this one by C.N. Cochin and Augustin de St. Aubin after Giovanni Salusti Damasceno, dated 1765 by artist, 1770 by engraver. 'In the foreground the Qing cavalry armed with bows and arrows attack the enemy cavalry armed with long spears; in the middle distance to left serried ranks of soldiers, mainly infantry; cannon pulled by horses, also borne by camels on their backs; mountainous landscape' -- British Museum. Plate 8 from a set of sixteen plates entitled 'Victoires et Conquêtes de l'Empereur de la Chine'. Oblong folio. yellowed. London, Francis Edwards, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.

Battle fatigue

Battle fatigue

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A close-up image of an exhausted American Marine standing in a war damaged landscape. He carries a pack on his back, his hair stands wildly around his head, and he stares off into the distance with a frightened look on his face. A close-up image of an exhausted American Marine standing in a war damaged landscape. He carries a pack on his back, his hair stands wildly around his head, and he stares off into the distance with a frightened look on his face. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Battle dust on a face

Battle dust on a face

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A close-up portrait of a bearded, exhausted Marine, his face and head covered with dust. A close-up portrait of a bearded, exhausted Marine, his face and head covered with dust. Title from typed label affixed to verso

Battle debris

Battle debris

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Original watercolor signed and dated "Iwo '45" by Reeks; scene of aftermath of combat in rocky landscape; ruins of explosion, mangled motorcycle and dead Japanese soldier in foreground, 2 small figures infantrymen firing from top of ridge in background. Original watercolor signed and dated "Iwo '45" by Reeks; scene of aftermath of combat in rocky landscape; ruins of explosion, mangled motorcycle and dead Japanese soldier in foreground, 2 small figures infantrymen firing from top of ridge in background. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign. title provided by cataloger

Battle at sea: World War Two, Pacific theater

Original unsigned ink wash drawing (from photograph?); 3 U.S. warships, in open sea, under air attack, firing anti-aircraft guns. Original unsigned ink wash drawing (from photograph?); 3 U.S. warships, in open sea, under air attack, firing anti-aircraft guns. Oblong folio, matted; margins; margins soiled.

Batteriet Jessen ved Nybel d. 28 Mai 1848 med 6 Kanoner imod 16 Fjendlige

Color lithograph by Adolf Kittendorff after Simonsen, printed by Baerentzen & Co.; artillery in action on battlefield. From 'Scenen af Livet i Pelten' [Kjöbenhavn] : H. J. Bing & sons, [1851?]. Color lithograph by Adolf Kittendorff after Simonsen, printed by Baerentzen & Co.; artillery in action on battlefield. From 'Scenen af Livet i Pelten' [Kjöbenhavn] : H. J. Bing & sons, [1851?]. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

Batterie Schneider

Batterie Schneider

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Partially colored lithograph showing officer with glass in raised right hand and hat in left in midst of troops firing canons. Partially colored lithograph showing officer with glass in raised right hand and hat in left in midst of troops firing canons. Upright folio, margins, clean.