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

Armée russe (1854): Cosaque de la Ligne du Kouban, Lancier Regt. du Grand Duc Michael, Garde Imp.le Regt. de Lithuani...

1st in collection of 4 colored lithographic plates by Riffault after Raffet; three standing uniform figures, including cossack, lancer, infantryman, with more soldiers in background. 1st in collection of 4 colored lithographic plates by Riffault after Raffet; three standing uniform figures, including cossack, lancer, infantryman, with more soldiers in background. Upright; margins trimmed; soiled. Dick Von Schriltz, 1951.

Armée révolutionnarie, 1793

One of 4 original watercolors, signed by Raffet, of uniforms, soldier in blue jacket, with hat on and sword. One of 4 original watercolors, signed by Raffet, of uniforms, soldier in blue jacket, with hat on and sword. In blue cloth slip-case, maroon leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1966.

Armée Prussienne, 1814-1815: Généraux

13th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of generals in dark blue jackets, gray trousers. 13th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of generals in dark blue jackets, gray trousers. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Armée Prussienne 1813-1815: Etat Major, tenues de campagne

9th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of staff officers, 1 in green jacket, the others in dark blue overcoats. 9th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of staff officers, 1 in green jacket, the others in dark blue overcoats. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Armée Prussienne 1813-1815: Adjudant de Cavalerie...

10th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of 2 adjutants, 1 reading paper, and engineer, in dark blue overcoat. 10th in collection of 26 original watercolor drawings of uniform groups of 5 German and Austrian armies, each with descriptive and source notes, and sketch of regimental saddle design, below; 3 standing figures of 2 adjutants, 1 reading paper, and engineer, in dark blue overcoat. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Armée Napolitaine: Compagnie de Gardes du Corps, 1812

23rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding upright sword, facing left. 23rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding upright sword, facing left. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Armée Napolitaine: Capitaine du train d'Artie. de la ligne, 1812

80th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in blue-gray uniform, shako, holding grounded sabre, facing right. 80th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in blue-gray uniform, shako, holding grounded sabre, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Armée Napolitaine: Aide de Camp du Roi... 1812-1813

19th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted general in green jacket, scarlet trousers, gold trim, cocked hat, facing right. 19th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted general in green jacket, scarlet trousers, gold trim, cocked hat, facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Armée Napolitaine, 1812-1813: Train d'Artie. de la ligne, Conducleur gde. tenue

81st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted artilleryman in light blue uniform, dark blue trim, facing left, looking back toward right. 81st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted artilleryman in light blue uniform, dark blue trim, facing left, looking back toward right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Armée Italienne: Capitaine de Cavalerie...

109th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted cavalry officer in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, galloping toward left. 109th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted cavalry officer in navy blue jacket, gray trousers, galloping toward left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Armée hanovrienne. Garde du Corps et grenadier de la Garde du Roi

Duplicate plates from 24 (of 30) numbered colored lithographic plates of uniform groups by Delaunois after Lehnert et al., (possibly Pierre Frédéric Lehnert, born 1811), plates 1 and 2 being variants; grenadier standing at attention at left before gateway, mounted cavalryman in center, other cavalrymen in background. Duplicate plates from 24 (of 30) numbered colored lithographic plates of uniform groups by Delaunois after Lehnert et al., (possibly Pierre Frédéric Lehnert, born 1811), plates 1 and 2 being variants; grenadier standing at attention at left before gateway, mounted cavalryman in center, other cavalrymen in background. Small oblong folio and small oblong; some margins trimmed. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Armée franèaise. Administration

19th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of administrative officer in black coat, red trousers with black stripe, marching toward left. 19th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of administrative officer in black coat, red trousers with black stripe, marching toward left. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, "F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910.". Note on catalog card : "See European and other uniforms, c.1900-1912 : watercolour caricature post-cards".

Armée française. Zouaves

14th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of zouave in blue jacket, scarlet pantaloons, hat and trim, in profile facing left, holding grounded rifle. 14th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of zouave in blue jacket, scarlet pantaloons, hat and trim, in profile facing left, holding grounded rifle. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.

Armée française. Veterinaire

21st in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of veterinary officer in black coat, red trousers, hand on hip, marching toward left. 21st in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of veterinary officer in black coat, red trousers, hand on hip, marching toward left. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.

Armée française. Pharmaciste

22nd in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of military pharmacist in black jacket, red trousers, green and gold trim, hand on hip. 22nd in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of military pharmacist in black jacket, red trousers, green and gold trim, hand on hip. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.

Armée française. Officier Thélegraphiste

24th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of diminutive telegraph officer in black uniform, brown facings, gold trim, marching toward right. 24th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of diminutive telegraph officer in black uniform, brown facings, gold trim, marching toward right. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label st. gold, "F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910.". Note on catalog card : "See European and other uniforms, c.1900-1912 : watercolour caricature post-cards".

Armée française. Justice Militaire

23rd in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of officer in black jacket, red trousers, gold trim, one hand in pocket, facing left. 23rd in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of officer in black jacket, red trousers, gold trim, one hand in pocket, facing left. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.

Armée Française. Infanterie de Ligne (Grenadier)

Colored lithograph by Lemercier after Adam; uniform group, with infantryman in foreground, right foot extended, holding grounded rifle, another soldier and officer in background. Colored lithograph by Lemercier after Adam; uniform group, with infantryman in foreground, right foot extended, holding grounded rifle, another soldier and officer in background. Upright folio; margins; clean.

Armée française. Infanterie Coloniale

16th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of colonial infantry officer in black jacket, gray trousers, huge pith helmet, facing right. 16th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of colonial infantry officer in black jacket, gray trousers, huge pith helmet, facing right. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, "F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910.".

Armée française. Génie

13th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; engineers officer in black uniform with scarlet stripe, gold trim, standing at attention facing right. 13th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; engineers officer in black uniform with scarlet stripe, gold trim, standing at attention facing right. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.

Armée française. Général: uniforme de service

2nd in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of corpulent general in black coat, red trousers, holding sword, in profile facing left. 2nd in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of corpulent general in black coat, red trousers, holding sword, in profile facing left. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, "F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910."

Armée française. Général de Division

1st in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of general in black coat, white trousers, broad epaulettes, glaring toward right. 1st in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of general in black coat, white trousers, broad epaulettes, glaring toward right. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.

Armée française. Garde Républicaine à pied

17th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of Republican Guard officer, in black jacket, gray trousers with black stripe; in profile facing left. 17th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of Republican Guard officer, in black jacket, gray trousers with black stripe; in profile facing left. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.

Armée française. Etat Major. Major d'Artillerie

4th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of artillery major in black uniform, scarlet and gold trim, holdsing sword, facing right. 4th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of artillery major in black uniform, scarlet and gold trim, holdsing sword, facing right. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, "F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910.".

Armée française. État Major: Lieutenant-Colonel d'Infanterie

3rd in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of lieutenant-colonel in black coat, red trousers, smoking cigar, facing left. 3rd in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of lieutenant-colonel in black coat, red trousers, smoking cigar, facing left. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, "F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910."

Armée Française. École Militaire d'Infanterie de St. Maixent

6th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; diminutive infantryman wearing oversize hat, blue jacket, scarlet trousers and trim, marching in profile toward left. 6th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; diminutive infantryman wearing oversize hat, blue jacket, scarlet trousers and trim, marching in profile toward left. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.

Armée Française. École de Cavalerie de St. Cyr

5th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of cavalryman in blue jacket, enormous red epaulettes and trousers, feathered kepi, facing right. 5th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of cavalryman in blue jacket, enormous red epaulettes and trousers, feathered kepi, facing right. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.

Armée française. Dragons

9th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of dragoon in black jacket, dark red trousers, leaning forward toward left. 9th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of dragoon in black jacket, dark red trousers, leaning forward toward left. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.

Armée française. Douaniers

25th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of officer in gray-green jacket, gray trousers with red stripe, in profile, walking toward right. 25th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of officer in gray-green jacket, gray trousers with red stripe, in profile, walking toward right. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.

Armée française. Corps de l'Intendence

20th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of extremely thin officer in black coat, red trousers with black stripe, in profile facing left. 20th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of extremely thin officer in black coat, red trousers with black stripe, in profile facing left. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.