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 cavalrymen cleaning and caring for horses

7th in suite of 12 numbered line-lithographic plates of military camp scenes, showing Austro-Hungarian army during period of Sardinian War; Austrian cavalrymen washing and bridling row of horses. 7th in suite of 12 numbered line-lithographic plates of military camp scenes, showing Austro-Hungarian army during period of Sardinian War; Austrian cavalrymen washing and bridling row of horses. Oblong, unbound; clean; in red cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1967. title provided by cataloger

Austrian cavalrymen at stables

Original pencil and watercolor sketch signed and dated by L'Allemand, 1836; soldiers, cadets etc. relaxing and talking in stable yard, horse being groomed in center. Original pencil and watercolor sketch signed and dated by L'Allemand, 1836; soldiers, cadets etc. relaxing and talking in stable yard, horse being groomed in center. Narrow oblong, mounted on white paper; no margins; soiled, worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1957. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian cavalryman, holding sabre

1st in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous Austrian cuirassier officers at review types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; single mounted hussar, holding sabre, facing left. 1st in collection of 24 sheets of ink drawings (one on 2 sides), 5 of pencil drawings and 1 of wash drawing, all unsigned, of humorous and semi-humorous Austrian cuirassier officers at review types and scenes, transport, barracks, etc.; single mounted hussar, holding sabre, facing left. Upright small folio, unbound; mounted and bound in red cloth, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Army in Poland, 1858-50 - original drawings". title provided by cataloger

Austrian cavalryman and officer, c. 1600

1st in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; standing figures of cavalryman and officer, both wearing cuirass, officer at right in tricorn hat holding baton. (Number "99" in upper right corner.) 1st in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; standing figures of cavalryman and officer, both wearing cuirass, officer at right in tricorn hat holding baton. (Number "99" in upper right corner.) 98 pieces, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Austrian cavalry vedette

Colored aquatint (possibly after Bleuler); 2 mounted cuirassiers or dragoons in greatcoats reaching creast of hill at night. Colored aquatint (possibly after Bleuler); 2 mounted cuirassiers or dragoons in greatcoats reaching creast of hill at night. Upright; margins entirely trimmed away. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian cavalry troop assembling

Part of collection of large mezzotint plates by and after Rugendas; cavalry troop assembling, dismounted soldier reaching out toward dog in foreground. Part of collection of large mezzotint plates by and after Rugendas; cavalry troop assembling, dismounted soldier reaching out toward dog in foreground. Large oblong folio, some matted; most with margins intact; some soiled and worn. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Austrian cavalry staff on battlefield

2nd of 2 original watercolors by Zauerveid (Sauerweid), unsigned; mounted and dismounted officers conferring on battlefield, soldier binding head of wounded comrade in right foreground. 2nd of 2 original watercolors by Zauerveid (Sauerweid), unsigned; mounted and dismounted officers conferring on battlefield, soldier binding head of wounded comrade in right foreground. Small oblong folio, 2 pieces [cf. AuO1813mf-1a]; no margins; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1957. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian cavalry officers

Hand-colored engraving (after Kobell?); troops on horseback along a dirt road, more troops in distance. Hand-colored engraving (after Kobell?); troops on horseback along a dirt road, more troops in distance. Oblong folio.

Austrian cavalry in battle, c.1760

One of three engravings by and after Trautner; Austrian cavalry entering and engaging in battle. One of three engravings by and after Trautner; Austrian cavalry entering and engaging in battle. Oblong, together in folio mat; plate marks, margins. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian cavalry in battle, c.1760

One of three engravings by and after Trautner; Austrian cavalry entering and engaging in battle. One of three engravings by and after Trautner; Austrian cavalry entering and engaging in battle. Oblong, together in folio mat; plate marks, margins. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian cavalry in battle, c.1760

One of three engravings by and after Trautner; Austrian cavalry entering and engaging in battle. One of three engravings by and after Trautner; Austrian cavalry entering and engaging in battle. Oblong, together in folio mat; plate marks, margins. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian cavalry halting

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. Three dismounted cavalrymen relaxing in street, beside house or inn, woman looking through window. 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. Three dismounted cavalrymen relaxing in street, beside house or inn, woman looking through window. 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 cavalry attacking Turks

Original unsigned sepia ink and wash drawing (attributed to Simonini); infantry are attacking around two standards with cavalry coming up from behind the wreckage of guns. One soldier thrusts his pike into an enemy trooper. In the left foreground and somewhat isolated in proportion to the rest of the composition, an officer with raised sword leads his staff foreward, Original unsigned sepia ink and wash drawing (attributed to Simonini); infantry are attacking around two standards with cavalry coming up from behind the wreckage of guns. One soldier thrusts his pike into an enemy trooper. In the left foreground and somewhat isolated in proportion to the rest of the composition, an officer with raised sword leads his staff foreward, Inscribed on verso in sepia ink: Simonini -- (?) New York, Rockman Prints, 1965. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian camp scenes

Austrian camp scenes

Brown University

7 original ink and wash drawings on 1 sheet of military types and camp scenes by Lanzedelli. 7 original ink and wash drawings on 1 sheet of military types and camp scenes by Lanzedelli. Small oblong folio; margins; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.

Austrian bugaboo funking the French army

This loosely engraved sheet depicts an "Austrian Bugaboo," a figure constructed with long bowed legs, a long beard and a large head, blows smoke at the frightened French Army in retreat. Figures in this raggged French army, a jumble of heads, arms and weapons, are suggested by quickly drawn lines and the application of color washes. This loosely engraved sheet depicts an "Austrian Bugaboo," a figure constructed with long bowed legs, a long beard and a large head, blows smoke at the frightened French Army in retreat. Figures in this raggged French army, a jumble of heads, arms and weapons, are suggested by quickly drawn lines and the application of color washes. Published by Hannah Humphrey, 1792-05-12. This caricature is not listed in Broadley. Alphabetically it falls between Broadley 33 and 34 (33.5?). Caption: Pubd. May 12, 1792 by H. Humphrey No. 18 Old Bond Dialogue: Soldiers: "La Liberté! La Liberté! --de s'en faire..." Verse: "While loyal honour warm'd a Frenchman's breast,/ The field of Battle was a glorious test;/ Nobly ambitious for his King to fight,/ To die or conquer was a Soldiers Right,/ A strange reverse the Democrats displey,/ And prove the "Right of Man"__to run away__"

Austrian bayonet drill. Fig. VII

Fig. 7 of suite of 7 original watercolor drawings and 2 printed aquatints, some by Amster and Prinzenberger; infantryman and cuirassier practicing with long staff and sword, respectively. Explanatory text (in German) below image. Fig. 7 of suite of 7 original watercolor drawings and 2 printed aquatints, some by Amster and Prinzenberger; infantryman and cuirassier practicing with long staff and sword, respectively. Explanatory text (in German) below image. Oblong small folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian battle scene

Austrian battle scene

Brown University

Wood-engraved proof (after Pettenkofen) with corrections; illustration of battle scene for Duller-Erzherzog Karl von Oesterreich (Pest, G. Heckast, 1847). Wood-engraved proof (after Pettenkofen) with corrections; illustration of battle scene for Duller-Erzherzog Karl von Oesterreich (Pest, G. Heckast, 1847). Oblong, matted medium folio; soiled. Middletown, CT., Schwarz, 1956

Austrian artillerymen in camp

9th in suite of 12 numbered line-lithographic plates of military camp scenes, showing Austro-Hungarian army during period of Sardinian War; Austrian artillerymen in camp, tent in foreground, cannon in right background. 9th in suite of 12 numbered line-lithographic plates of military camp scenes, showing Austro-Hungarian army during period of Sardinian War; Austrian artillerymen in camp, tent in foreground, cannon in right background. Oblong, unbound; clean; in red cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1967. title provided by cataloger

Austrian artillery soldier, 1865

Original watercolor by Müller, signed and dated Juni 1865; standing uniform figure, hands on hips, artillery piece and gabion in background. Original watercolor by Müller, signed and dated Juni 1865; standing uniform figure, hands on hips, artillery piece and gabion in background. Upright; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Austrian artillery in action, c.1830

Original initialed and dated pencil drawing of artillery battery in action, smaller mounted figure in background. Original initialed and dated pencil drawing of artillery battery in action, smaller mounted figure in background. Oblong, mounted on tan paper; no margins; corners cut. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian army on the march, 16th century

Original watercolor on paper; infantry, cavalry, standard-bearers, artillery and baggage train in line of march in various formations. Original watercolor on paper; infantry, cavalry, standard-bearers, artillery and baggage train in line of march in various formations. Matted. Title supplied by cataloger. Wuppertal, Schmidt and Green, 2007

Austrian Army in the Alps, c. 1798

Unsigned wash drawing; troops advancing under fire up mountain slope or path. Unsigned wash drawing; troops advancing under fire up mountain slope or path. Small upright folio, mounted on folio gray paper; no margins; yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian Army fife and drummer, c. 1792

4th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 soldiers in white uniforms, with blue trim, 1 play drum and the other a fife. 4th in collection of 28 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, including some showing emigré regiments; 2 soldiers in white uniforms, with blue trim, 1 play drum and the other a fife. Mounted on folio paper, unbound; clean, in red cloth slipcase, white leather label st. gold. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961. title provided by cataloger

Austrian army camp scene

4th of 12 mounted etched plates, by and after Klein, of soldiers on campaign, in camps or villages, etc; camp scene, officer and soldier conversing at tent door, woman stirring cooking pot, sutler resting on side of tent at left. 4th of 12 mounted etched plates, by and after Klein, of soldiers on campaign, in camps or villages, etc; camp scene, officer and soldier conversing at tent door, woman stirring cooking pot, sutler resting on side of tent at left. Oblong folio, unbound; mounted on gray paper with blue paper title or label engraved black; some foxing, clean; bound in maroon. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1958. title provided by cataloger

Austrian and Turkish cavalry combat

Mezzotint by and after J. Gole; Austrian cavalryman attacking 2 mounted Turks in battle, unhorsed Turk on ground in right foreground, hilltop fort burning in right distance. Mezzotint by and after J. Gole; Austrian cavalryman attacking 2 mounted Turks in battle, unhorsed Turk on ground in right foreground, hilltop fort burning in right distance. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; creased, worn.

Austrian and Turkish cavalry combat

Unsigned original wash drawing (in the style of Rugendas); Austrian and Turkish cavalrymen in combat, unhorsed and wounded Austrian prostrate in foreground, fortress burning in right background. Unsigned original wash drawing (in the style of Rugendas); Austrian and Turkish cavalrymen in combat, unhorsed and wounded Austrian prostrate in foreground, fortress burning in right background. Oblong medium folio, mounted on white paper, matted; narrow margins; slight crease, yellowed; from Leichtenstein collection. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian and Russian staff officers watching manoeuvres at Bruck a/d Leitha, 1863

Original pencil and wash drawing signed and dated (on back) by Richter; large group of mounted officers at left watching manoeuvres etc. outside town below in right background. Original pencil and wash drawing signed and dated (on back) by Richter; large group of mounted officers at left watching manoeuvres etc. outside town below in right background. Oblong medium folio; no margins; creased. Title supplied by cataloger. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1960.

Austrian and Hungarian infantry at town or fortress gate

Original watercolor signed and dated by Bleuler; officer at center pointing with sword towards portal at right, body of infantrymen assembled at left, soldiers and peasant drinking and arguing in right foreground. [For another copy, see Avancer des austriens] Original watercolor signed and dated by Bleuler; officer at center pointing with sword towards portal at right, body of infantrymen assembled at left, soldiers and peasant drinking and arguing in right foreground. [For another copy, see Avancer des austriens] Large oblong folio; gray painted margins. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

Austrian and French troops in combat, c. 1800

1st of pair of engraved battle scenes; isolated figures of cavalry, infantry and artillery, sketched without background. 1st of pair of engraved battle scenes; isolated figures of cavalry, infantry and artillery, sketched without background. Oblong, 2 prints [cf. EuB1800mf-1b], each mounted on white paper, matted together; margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled and creased. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian and French troops in combat, c. 1800

2nd of pair of engraved battle scenes; lines of French grenadiers advancing against Austrian artillery positions. 2nd of pair of engraved battle scenes; lines of French grenadiers advancing against Austrian artillery positions. Oblong, 2 prints [cf. EuB1800mf-1a], each mounted on white paper, matted together; margins severely trimmed; slightly soiled and creased. Munich, Gröber Collection, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger