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

Austrian grenadier and Hungarian Adelige Leibgarde, etc., c. 1830

Sheet of unsigned original pencil sketches (by Fritz L'Allemand?), showing portions and details of grenadier and leibgarde uniforms, horse's heads and legs, etc. Sheet of unsigned original pencil sketches (by Fritz L'Allemand?), showing portions and details of grenadier and leibgarde uniforms, horse's heads and legs, etc. Small, mounted on ivory paper; no margins; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

Austrian grenadier

Austrian grenadier

Brown University

Ink (and partially engraved?) drawing signed and dated 1846 by R.A.A.; standing figure of grenadier sentry, sentry box on rampart at right background, smaller sentry figure marching in left background. Ink (and partially engraved?) drawing signed and dated 1846 by R.A.A.; standing figure of grenadier sentry, sentry box on rampart at right background, smaller sentry figure marching in left background. Small upright; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.

Austrian general, c. 1855

Original unsigned watercolor; general, 3/4-length in parade uniform, landscape background. Original unsigned watercolor; general, 3/4-length in parade uniform, landscape background. Small upright trimmed to circular shape, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

Austrian general

Austrian general

Brown University

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Austrian Freicorps: Officer and two Jägers

Original watercolor by T.R.L.; 3 uniform figures, full-length, front and rear views, outdoors. Original watercolor by T.R.L.; 3 uniform figures, full-length, front and rear views, outdoors. Upright, matted folio; no margins; worn, creased, faded. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952. title provided by cataloger

Austrian fortresses, c.1790

Hand-colored engraving by and after Hess; numbered No. 25: 5 views of fortresses, that in center under (Bavarian?) artillery attack from either side. Hand-colored engraving by and after Hess; numbered No. 25: 5 views of fortresses, that in center under (Bavarian?) artillery attack from either side. Oblong folio, one of two prints (No. 25, No. 29), matted folio, margins trimmed close; worn, yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953.

Austrian forces storming a Turkish fort and town, c. 1790

Hand-colored engraving; Austrian infantry, hussars and artillery in foreground advancing upon Turkish town with fort on hill in distance. Hand-colored engraving; Austrian infantry, hussars and artillery in foreground advancing upon Turkish town with fort on hill in distance. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. Vienna, Nebehay Prints, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian Fahnenträger and trumpeter

Original oil painting on board by Getöttner; ensign and trumpeter on ruined fortification. Original oil painting on board by Getöttner; ensign and trumpeter on ruined fortification. Upright folio; margins intact. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955. title provided by cataloger

Austrian Dragoons, c. 1813

1st of pair of original compositions, showing 2 mounted dragoon figures, made up of hand-colored pieces of cut-out paper pasted together and mounted on silk mesh. 1st of pair of original compositions, showing 2 mounted dragoon figures, made up of hand-colored pieces of cut-out paper pasted together and mounted on silk mesh. 2 pieces [cf. AuU1813sf-1b], matted; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian Dragoons, c. 1813

2nd of pair of original compositions, showing 2 mounted dragoon figures with bugles, made up of hand-colored pieces of cut-out paper pasted together and mounted on silk mesh. 2nd of pair of original compositions, showing 2 mounted dragoon figures with bugles, made up of hand-colored pieces of cut-out paper pasted together and mounted on silk mesh. 2 pieces [cf. AuU1813sf-1a], matted; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian dragoons with wounded, c. 1814

Original unsigned ink sketch (by Hoechle); soldier kneeling to aid wounded dragoon lying on ground, gesturing toward another dragoon, mounted, who looks on, landscape background. Original unsigned ink sketch (by Hoechle); soldier kneeling to aid wounded dragoon lying on ground, gesturing toward another dragoon, mounted, who looks on, landscape background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian dragoons on vedette, 1913

Original wash drawing signed and dated by Assmann; 2 mounted dragoons riding towards left in snow. Original wash drawing signed and dated by Assmann; 2 mounted dragoons riding towards left in snow. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.

Austrian dragoons crossing a river

Color lithograph after Pettenkofen, dated 1850 by artist; dragoons leaping down embankment and crossing river, others following in left background. Color lithograph after Pettenkofen, dated 1850 by artist; dragoons leaping down embankment and crossing river, others following in left background. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Austrian dragoons charging French infantry, c. 1797

Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; Austrian dragoons at right charging against French infantry at left, wounded on ground in foreground. Original unsigned ink and watercolor drawing; Austrian dragoons at right charging against French infantry at left, wounded on ground in foreground. Oblong medium folio; no margins; slightly creased; clean. Cambridge, Mass., Agnes Mongan, 1962. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian dragoons and baggage train, 1816

2nd of 2 etchings by and after Klein; soldiers with horse and wagon during halt. 2nd of 2 etchings by and after Klein; soldiers with horse and wagon during halt. Small oblong, 2 prints [cf. AuP1816sf-1a]; plate marks, margins; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian dragoons and baggage train, 1816

1st of 2 etchings by and after Klein, dated 1816; dragoons resting in tent encampment. 1st of 2 etchings by and after Klein, dated 1816; dragoons resting in tent encampment. Small oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. AuP1816sf-1b]; plate marks, margins; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian dragoons & uhlans on march: Die lehzte österreiche ... auf der Elbbrucke

From collection of etchings by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid) in 1 set of 14 unnumbered plates and 1 set of 12 numbered (1-6,10,12-16); military and campaign scenes showing French, Russian, Saxon, Austrian and Brunswick troops. In numbered series, numbers 1,2,3,6, and also 3 in unnumbered set, are identical with series of color aquatint plates of Saxon troops signed by Edward Hull. Troop of lancers on road, crossing small bridge. From collection of etchings by and after Zauerveid (Sauerweid) in 1 set of 14 unnumbered plates and 1 set of 12 numbered (1-6,10,12-16); military and campaign scenes showing French, Russian, Saxon, Austrian and Brunswick troops. In numbered series, numbers 1,2,3,6, and also 3 in unnumbered set, are identical with series of color aquatint plates of Saxon troops signed by Edward Hull. Troop of lancers on road, crossing small bridge. Oblong, unbound; margins intact; clean, in maroon slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "A. Sauerweid & L. Beyer, Militär-Gruppen, 1813-1815". Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1954. title provided by cataloger

Austrian dragoons

Austrian dragoons

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Goebel; mounted squadron on dirt road, rounding corner. Original watercolor signed by Goebel; mounted squadron on dirt road, rounding corner. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian dragoon, c. 1840

Original unsigned pencil and chalk drawing; standing uniform figure with arms folded, additional sketches of helmet above. Original unsigned pencil and chalk drawing; standing uniform figure with arms folded, additional sketches of helmet above. Small narrow upright folio, matted folio; no margins; spotted. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956. title provided by cataloger

Austrian dragoon on piquet

One of a collection of 4 original pencil drawings of military figures or groups. Mounted figure riding to the right. One of a collection of 4 original pencil drawings of military figures or groups. Mounted figure riding to the right. Matted folio; no margins; slightly yellowed. Providence, Dr. Heinrich Schwarz, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger.

Austrian Dragoon

Austrian Dragoon

Brown University

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Austrian cuirassiers, hussars, light cavalry and dragoons : 1813

9th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Bramatti; large uniform group of mounted Austrian cavalry, outdoors. 9th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Bramatti; large uniform group of mounted Austrian cavalry, outdoors. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820".. New York, Weyhe, 1938.

Austrian cuirassiers, c. 1818

Original wash drawing, signed by Klein; group of mounted cuirassiers, outdoors. Original wash drawing, signed by Klein; group of mounted cuirassiers, outdoors. Small oblong folio, mounted on white paper; clean; no margins. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian cuirassiers charging, c. 1848

Original wash drawing st. faintly at lower right "l'Allemand"; line of cuirassiers charging towards right on battlefield, semi-naked dead body in left foreground. Original wash drawing st. faintly at lower right "l'Allemand"; line of cuirassiers charging towards right on battlefield, semi-naked dead body in left foreground. Oblong medium folio; no margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1977.

Austrian cuirassiers and artillery in combat

Original watercolor drawing by R.A., signed and dated 1829; Austrian cuirassiers in combat with enemy (probably French) in space in rocky and wooded hills, mountains in background. Original watercolor drawing by R.A., signed and dated 1829; Austrian cuirassiers in combat with enemy (probably French) in space in rocky and wooded hills, mountains in background. Oblong; margins; clean. Zurich, L'Art Ancien, 1954. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian cuirassier, c. 1792

13th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; mounted figure of cavalryman in tricorn hat, facing left. 13th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; mounted figure of cavalryman in tricorn hat, facing left. Mounted on folio paper, unbound; clean, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961. title provided by cataloger

Austrian cuirassier officers at review

Original unsigned and unfinished ink and pencil sketch for a watercolor [AuO1827sf-1]; 3 mounted cuirassier officers on ledge, overlooking military review in background. Original unsigned and unfinished ink and pencil sketch for a watercolor [AuO1827sf-1]; 3 mounted cuirassier officers on ledge, overlooking military review in background. Oblong, matted; no margins; yellowed. Munich auction, 1957. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian commissary Lyon 18 July 1815

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for Costumes Militaires, several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Austrian colonel

Austrian colonel

Brown University

Original watercolor and tempera painting by Sticher; full-length figure of officer in uniform and cloak but without hat. Original watercolor and tempera painting by Sticher; full-length figure of officer in uniform and cloak but without hat. Upright; no margins; slightly worn, torn and soiled; matted small folio. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

Austrian cavalrymen gathering horses

6th in suite of 12 numbered line-lithographic plates of military camp scenes, showing Austro-Hungarian army during period of Sardinian War; Austrian cavalry gathering horses in meadow. 6th in suite of 12 numbered line-lithographic plates of military camp scenes, showing Austro-Hungarian army during period of Sardinian War; Austrian cavalry gathering horses in meadow. Oblong, unbound; clean; in red cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1967. title provided by cataloger