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

Battalion soldier - orderly

One of a collection of 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group copied from original in the British Museum, plus manuscript muster-roll of officers. Figure in red and white from behind. One of a collection of 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group copied from original in the British Museum, plus manuscript muster-roll of officers. Figure in red and white from behind. Unbound; in tan board portfolio, pink paper cover label lettered black, yellowed. London, Francis Edwards, 1952.

Battalion Officer

Battalion Officer

Brown University

One of a collection of 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group copied from original in the British Museum, plus manuscript muster-roll of officers. Figure in red and white holding large flag. One of a collection of 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group copied from original in the British Museum, plus manuscript muster-roll of officers. Figure in red and white holding large flag. Unbound; in tan board portfolio, pink paper cover label lettered black, slightly yellowed. London, Francis Edwards, 1952.

Battalion & Light Infantry company officers (1770)

8th of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); 2 officers in red coats standing together, 1 holding pike. 8th of 28 watercolor copies by Lawson, after original paintings of uniform groups and figures etc. (including 1 page description of 11 of the watercolors); 2 officers in red coats standing together, 1 holding pike. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Lawson, 1953-1954.

Battaile bey Fokschan zwischen dem Gen der Caval: Prinz Fried: v: Sachsen Coburg u: dem Dervisch Mohmet Bascha Serask...

Hand-colored engraving by and after Löschewnkohl; military group with prisoner and mounted soldiers in foreground, perspective view of battle in background. Hand-colored engraving by and after Löschewnkohl; military group with prisoner and mounted soldiers in foreground, perspective view of battle in background. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; slightly yellowed, minor hole repaired. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1953.

Battaglioni d'Estenzione

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound a red leather portfolio. In 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound a red leather portfolio. In 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957 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/)

Battaglione Pietro Mellara

One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with gun, standing at attention. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with gun, standing at attention. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.

Battaglione di Longone II

One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform with a gun. One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform with a gun. Bound in red leatherette, in full red morocco portfolio st. and tooled gold; clean. Camden, ME., Staack, 1949.

Battaglieri Alpini

Battaglieri Alpini

Brown University

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957. 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/)

Battaglia di Piacenza

Battaglia di Piacenza

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving by and after Sanquirico; battle scene on plain near fortified town at left, river in foreground, with mounted officers and some soldiers resting. Hand-colored engraving by and after Sanquirico; battle scene on plain near fortified town at left, river in foreground, with mounted officers and some soldiers resting. Oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

Battaglia di Moch, sotto il Commendator Maggiore Ano. 1574

One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Battle in countryside near river (Plate 379). Depiction of the Battle of Mookerheyde near Nijmegen, Netherlands. One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Battle in countryside near river (Plate 379). Depiction of the Battle of Mookerheyde near Nijmegen, Netherlands. Folio, margins trimmed close, mounted on cream paper, slightly soiled, unbound; in tan cloth portfolio stamped gold.

Battaglia di Geminghen sotto il duca d'Alva. 1568

One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Figures on horseback in battle (Plate 329). One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Figures on horseback in battle (Plate 329). Folio, margins trimmed close, mounted on beige paper; unbound; in tan cloth portfolio stamped gold.

Battaglia di Gemblu sotto Don Gio: d'Austria 1578

One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes. Battle taking place on field. Depicts the Battle of Gembloux. One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes. Battle taking place on field. Depicts the Battle of Gembloux. Folio, margins trimmed close, slightly soiled, unbound; in tan cloth portfolio stamped gold.

Battaglia d'Ilgerleo sotto il duca d'Alva. 1568

One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Battle in countryside (Plate 315). One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Battle in countryside (Plate 315). Folio, margins trimmed close, mounted on cream paper; slightly soiled; unbound; in tan cloth portfolio stamped gold.

Battaglia d'Abukir.

Battaglia d'Abukir.

Brown University

Hand-colored engraving by C. Rossi after Pera, numbered 8; view of battle showing troops and artillery in foreground, burning fortress in background, bombarding fleet at right. Hand-colored engraving by C. Rossi after Pera, numbered 8; view of battle showing troops and artillery in foreground, burning fortress in background, bombarding fleet at right. Narrow oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins. Title: BATTAGLIA D' ABUKIR Caption: Gius. Pera inc. Caption: Cav C. Rossi diresse Number: T. 8.

Battaglia al fiume Geta sotto il Duca d'Alva. 1568

One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Soldiers on horseback in battle along river (Plate 339). One of a collection of 21 etched plates of battle and siege scenes (after Baur). Soldiers on horseback in battle along river (Plate 339). Folio, margins trimmed close, yellowed; unbound; in tan cloth portfolio stamped gold.

Baton. Scolaire

Baton. Scolaire

Brown University

49th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; young cadet in teal jacket, light blue trousers, marching toward left with shouldered rifle. 49th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; young cadet in teal jacket, light blue trousers, marching toward left with shouldered rifle. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Batl. Wrede Gemeiner 1799

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 gray and white with rifle. 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 gray and white with rifle. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.

Batavian Hussard, c. 1802. 11

3rd in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors, showing 3 Batavian Hussards, one 3e. Hussard; uniform figure of hussar, rear view, standing at attention, with sabre at shoulder. Copied from collection by J.J. Gmaart, 1802, in possession of Baron Van Schomberg, Chambellan écuyer du roi des Pays-Bas. 3rd in collection of 4 unsigned watercolors, showing 3 Batavian Hussards, one 3e. Hussard; uniform figure of hussar, rear view, standing at attention, with sabre at shoulder. Copied from collection by J.J. Gmaart, 1802, in possession of Baron Van Schomberg, Chambellan écuyer du roi des Pays-Bas. Upright folio, unbound in album; no margins; slightly foxed. N.Y., Rockman, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Batallones de Mora

Batallones de Mora

Brown University

One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Two soldiers in conversation walking along dirt road; other soldiers in distance. One of a collection of 20 lithograph plates by Lopez and Pie of uniform groups, soldier types and scenes. Two soldiers in conversation walking along dirt road; other soldiers in distance. Small folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, yellow leather label stamped gold "Spain. Carlist Troops. 1835-1845"; edges worn. Oxford, Rosenthal, 1965.

Batallones de Artillería de la Defensa, negros: 1er Batallón, poncho azul; 2e verde y 3o color pardo

28th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of black uniform figures, arms and flags; 2 standing figures of artillerymen in corner of fort, near cannon; 1st in green cloak, holding ramrod, 2nd in blue jacket and trousers, looking out toward sea. 28th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of black uniform figures, arms and flags; 2 standing figures of artillerymen in corner of fort, near cannon; 1st in green cloak, holding ramrod, 2nd in blue jacket and trousers, looking out toward sea. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label stamped gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

Batallón Voluntarios de Madrid: de guarnición en Montevideo en 1812

14th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of officer in blue jacket, light blue trousers, red sash, facing left. 14th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of officer in blue jacket, light blue trousers, red sash, facing left. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

Batallion. Private in greatcoat. Grenadiers. Sergeant in Great coat. Lt. Infantry. Corporal. Batallion

One of a set of 3 original watercolors with labels signed by Hayes of uniform groups; four soldiers, two in greatcoats and two in dress uniforms standing in front of barracks. One of a set of 3 original watercolors with labels signed by Hayes of uniform groups; four soldiers, two in greatcoats and two in dress uniforms standing in front of barracks. Small oblong folio, matted with ink labels; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Victor Spark, 1951.

Batalla de Maipo Ganada sobre los Espanoles el 5 de Abril de 1818 por las tropas aliadas de Buenos-Aires y Chile

Hand-colored aquatint by Himely after Géricault; mounted general and aides in center foreground, battle in progress on plain in background, mountains in distance. Hand-colored aquatint by Himely after Géricault; mounted general and aides in center foreground, battle in progress on plain in background, mountains in distance. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1976.

Batalion Piechoty Polskiéj w Służbie Rzeczypospolitéj Transpadanskiéj

1st in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); standing figures of drummer, infantryman and officer, outdoors, ca. 1796. 1st in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); standing figures of drummer, infantryman and officer, outdoors, ca. 1796. Unbound; slightly soiled; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Polish Legion, 1797-1802 - Polish Legion in Lombardy, 1848-49 - original water colors". N.Y., Zaremba, 1959.

Bataillons-Tambour

Bataillons-Tambour

Brown University

14th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; standing figure of drummer in royal blue uniform, gold trim, field cap, facing left. 14th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; standing figure of drummer in royal blue uniform, gold trim, field cap, facing left. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Bataillon der Löschanstalt der freien Stadt Frankfurt a/M.

Colored lithograph by and after Heuss; 3 uniform figures, including officer, soldier, standard-bearer. Colored lithograph by and after Heuss; 3 uniform figures, including officer, soldier, standard-bearer. Upright folio; margins trimmed; stained, yellowed. Frankfurt, A. Hase, 1958.