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

Ask me not why

Ask me not why

Brown University

Music by Donizetti, written by Charles Jefferys, arranged by C.W. Glover. Caption title. 37 1/2 cts. nett. Color lithographic cover illustration printed by Lewis & Brown, N.Y.: full-length portrait of Jenny Lind in cantinière costume, figures of French Revolutionary soldiers in background with flags.

Ashley's quick step: As performed by Bond's Cornet Band

Composed and most respectfully dedicated to Ossiam D. Ashley and the officers and members of the Boston Light Infantry by Alonzo Bond. Cover lithographic illustration by Bufford: officer, full-length, standing outdoors, with smaller figures of soldiers and tents in background; enframement of foliage and vignette of tiger above.

Ashantee soldiers firing on British riflemen

Original wash drawing signed by R. C(aton) W(oodville); Ashantis in brush in foreground firing on British riflemen crouching in right distance. Original wash drawing signed by R. C(aton) W(oodville); Ashantis in brush in foreground firing on British riflemen crouching in right distance. For 'Battles of th e Nineteenth Century', vol. I, page 221 (London, 1896). N.Y., Rockman Prints. Title provided by cataloger.

Ärztin im Range eines Unterleutnants, 1945

40th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of woman soldier in green jacket, dark green skirt, hands behind back, facing left; insignia image in upper right corner. 40th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of woman soldier in green jacket, dark green skirt, hands behind back, facing left; insignia image in upper right corner. Small, unbound; in green cloth slipcase, red leather label st. gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Arveprinds Frederik Ferdinand af Danmark

Lithograph by Monies after Grünbaum; half-length portrait in uniform, seated. Lithograph by Monies after Grünbaum; half-length portrait in uniform, seated. Upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; edges slightly yellowed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962. Title supplied by cataloger.

Artylerja Lekka Konna: szef Axamitowski Wincenty

5th in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); 1 mounted officer and 2 standing uniform figures of artillerymen, all in green uniforms, with cannon. 5th in suite of 12 slightly crude watercolors of uniform groups, some signed by K.S. W(alski); 1 mounted officer and 2 standing uniform figures of artillerymen, all in green uniforms, with cannon. 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.

Artist's work table

Artist's work table

Brown University

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch of artist's work table, with some items labeled in pencil ("window", "paint box" etc.). From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch of artist's work table, with some items labeled in pencil ("window", "paint box" etc.). Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Artist's portfolio label

Small etched artist's commercial label for inside cover of portfolio, by and after Klein; humorous image of easel, palette etc., mounted on horse. Easel reads: 'Joh. A. Klein, Kupferstecher wohnt in der Josefstadt. Langen Gaffe No. 66'. Small etched artist's commercial label for inside cover of portfolio, by and after Klein; humorous image of easel, palette etc., mounted on horse. Easel reads: 'Joh. A. Klein, Kupferstecher wohnt in der Josefstadt. Langen Gaffe No. 66'. 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

Artilleur, tenue de sortie

30th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; artilleryman in navy blue uniform with red trim and shako, holding sabre, walking toward right, saluting. 30th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; artilleryman in navy blue uniform with red trim and shako, holding sabre, walking toward right, saluting. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Artilleur à Cheval des gardes de Bonaparte

Unsigned, original, finely-executed watercolor (probably by Lussigny) dated 21 Mars 1799 on stone in right foreground; standing full-length figure in uniform, near tree, pointing to wounded being carried from battlefield in background (Battle of Ostrach?). Unsigned, original, finely-executed watercolor (probably by Lussigny) dated 21 Mars 1799 on stone in right foreground; standing full-length figure in uniform, near tree, pointing to wounded being carried from battlefield in background (Battle of Ostrach?). Upright medium folio, mounted on board; no margins; clean. Paris, Delacre sale, 1962. Title supplied by cataloger

Artillerymen with cannons

7th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); 2 artillerymen handling 4 cannons and wagon. 7th of 12 oval engravings of military types and scenes (from Militair Chargen?); 2 artillerymen handling 4 cannons and wagon. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Artillerymen firing cannons beside river

26th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; scene of artillerymen firing cannons toward left, river and town in background. 26th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; scene of artillerymen firing cannons toward left, river and town in background. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Artillery, - foot: Officer

One of a collection of 5 (of ?) hand-colored engraved plates (by and ?) after Alken, signed and dated 1828 by artist, of mounted uniform figures. One of a collection of 5 (of ?) hand-colored engraved plates (by and ?) after Alken, signed and dated 1828 by artist, of mounted uniform figures. Upright medium folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact; clean. From 'Alken's Costumes of the British Cavalry'. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Artillery position

Artillery position

Brown University

6th in set of 7 (of 10?) etchings by Bodenehr after Rugendas and Wolff; artillery group on field with 2 cannons in foreground; troops marching battle formation in right background. 6th in set of 7 (of 10?) etchings by Bodenehr after Rugendas and Wolff; artillery group on field with 2 cannons in foreground; troops marching battle formation in right background. Oblong, mounted on gray paper, medium folio; margins intact; some foxing in margins. In folio maroon cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold "G.P. Rugendas. Military scenes, c. 1710." Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952. title provided by cataloger

Artillery officer

Artillery officer

Brown University

One of a collection of 4 original watercolor drawings on buff paper; uniform officer, facing left. One of a collection of 4 original watercolor drawings on buff paper; uniform officer, facing left. Upright, margins; in red cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959.

Artillery embarking on board the "Argo"... Balaklava, May...

8th in an album of 9 watercolors by Landells, of scenes at the end of Crimean War; British troops, horses and cannon boarding ship at left. 8th in an album of 9 watercolors by Landells, of scenes at the end of Crimean War; British troops, horses and cannon boarding ship at left. Pasted at rear of album : "General Order, Headquarters, Balaclava, 12th July, 1856". Published in the Illustrated London News, July 12, 1856, page 48.

Artillery duty

Artillery duty

Brown University

One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published Decr. 1, 1773; 'Satire on macaronies: two macaronis in uniform, one a soldier holding a huge parasol over the head of the other, an officer seen from behind with a huge club wig'. -- British Museum. One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published Decr. 1, 1773; 'Satire on macaronies: two macaronis in uniform, one a soldier holding a huge parasol over the head of the other, an officer seen from behind with a huge club wig'. -- British Museum. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather backstrip label stamped gold; most clean, some worn.

Artillery bombarding fort

33rd of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger. 'A cannoneer aiming at a tower; the cannon front left pointing at the tower set in a landscape in the right background. One line of letterpress above. Illustration to L. Fronsperger, 'Kriegßbuch, Ander Theyl', Frankfurt, Feyerabend, 1573' -- British Library 33rd of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger. 'A cannoneer aiming at a tower; the cannon front left pointing at the tower set in a landscape in the right background. One line of letterpress above. Illustration to L. Fronsperger, 'Kriegßbuch, Ander Theyl', Frankfurt, Feyerabend, 1573' -- British Library Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Artillery and 2-6 Pdrs attached to Bucks Militia 1793

One of a collection of 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group copied from originals in the British Museum, plus manuscript muster-roll of officers. 4 figures in red and white standing near cannon, figure in blue and white from behind. One of a collection of 12 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures and group copied from originals in the British Museum, plus manuscript muster-roll of officers. 4 figures in red and white standing near cannon, figure in blue and white from behind. Unbound; in tan board portfolio, pink paper cover label lettered black; slightly yellowed. London, Francis Edwards, 1952.

Artillery ammunition and equipment

16th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; pile of ammunition and artillery equipment. 16th of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Fronsperger; pile of ammunition and artillery equipment. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

Artillery advancing before Harbonnieres, 8th August, 1918

Battery of horse artillery and other mounted figures charging across landscape, explosions in background. Battery of horse artillery and other mounted figures charging across landscape, explosions in background. Signed in pencil in lower left: H. Septimus Power. Title supplied by cataloger.

Artillerist, 1935, Felduniform

One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in khaki with rifle facing right. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d.J. Figure in khaki with rifle facing right. Field-gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.

Artillerist ; Unterofficier vom Bürgerregiment

One of a set of 7 color copper engraved plates each with one or two uniform figurers. Figure on left in red, white and blue with sword; figure on right in blue and red with sword and rifle. One of a set of 7 color copper engraved plates each with one or two uniform figurers. Figure on left in red, white and blue with sword; figure on right in blue and red with sword and rifle. In red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; yellowed and slightly soiled. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1952.

Artilleries de division, capitaine

One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform and with sword, standing. One of 32 original watercolors, signed by Leroux, of cavalry uniform figures. A mounted soldier, in uniform and with sword, standing. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Artillerie. Officier. 1722

One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue, yellow and red with baton. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue, yellow and red with baton. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.

Artillerie. Grande Tenue. Capitaine-Commandant

One of 3 mounted color plates of uniform figures. One of 3 mounted color plates of uniform figures. Small upright folio, mounted on brown paper and that mounted on cream board; margins intact; clean. Brussels, A. Elebaut, 1955.

Artillerie. Gemeiner

Artillerie. Gemeiner

Brown University

2nd in pair of colored lithograph; standing uniform figure, landscape background. 2nd in pair of colored lithograph; standing uniform figure, landscape background. Upright medium folio; margins intact; 1 corner torn, slightly soiled and worn. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.

Artillerie. Fusilier du Roi. 1720

One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue, white and red, with rifle, left hand on hip. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue, white and red, with rifle, left hand on hip. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.

Artillerie. Fusilier du Roi 1671

One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and tan with rifle over left shoulder. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in blue and tan with rifle over left shoulder. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold: clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.