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 Française. Colonel (Infanterie de Ligne)

Color lithograph by Lemercier after Adam; uniform figure of mounted officer, in blue coat and hat, on brown horse, facing right, holding sabre against his right shoulder; small figures of infantry in background. Color lithograph by Lemercier after Adam; uniform figure of mounted officer, in blue coat and hat, on brown horse, facing right, holding sabre against his right shoulder; small figures of infantry in background. Upright folio; margins; clean.

Armée française. Chasseurs des Alpes

8th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; chasseur in blue coat, gray shirt and trousers, large blue cap, holding shepherd's crook or staff. 8th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; chasseur in blue coat, gray shirt and trousers, large blue cap, holding shepherd's crook or staff. 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. Chasseurs à pied

7th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; officer in black jacket, gray trousers, cap with green plume, walking in profile toward left. 7th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; officer in black jacket, gray trousers, cap with green plume, walking 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. Artillerie de Montagne

12th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of artilleryman in black uniform with scarlet stripe, floppy blue hat, in profile facing left. 12th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of artilleryman in black uniform with scarlet stripe, floppy blue hat, 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. Artillerie

11th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of bow-legged artillery officer in black uniform, gold and scarlet trim, facing forward. 11th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of bow-legged artillery officer in black uniform, gold and scarlet trim, facing forward. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.

Armée française. "Zephirs", Infanterie légère d'Afrique

15th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of infantryman in black jacket, red trousers, red kepi. 15th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of infantryman in black jacket, red trousers, red kepi. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label stamped gold, 'F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910'.

Armée Française 1842: dragons 1er et 5ème régiments

Colored lithograph by Paul Petit after Bastin; mounted and standing uniform group outside entrance of cavalry post. Colored lithograph by Paul Petit after Bastin; mounted and standing uniform group outside entrance of cavalry post. Oblong folio; margins intact; slightly soiled, small marginal tears.

Armée française

Armée française

Brown University

18th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of general with wide handlebar moustache, in black coat, blue-gray trousers, huge black boots. 18th in set of 34 original ink and watercolor caricatures, signed by Ronny; standing figure of general with wide handlebar moustache, in black coat, blue-gray trousers, huge black boots. Upright, with border, matted; clean. In blue portfolio box, russet label st. gold, "F. Ronny. French Army caricatures c. 1910."

Armée française

Armée française

Brown University

Hand.-colored lithograph numbered 19; 12 illustrations of uniform groups in 4 rows. Hand.-colored lithograph numbered 19; 12 illustrations of uniform groups in 4 rows. Large upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean.

Armée française

Armée française

Brown University

Colored wood-engraved sheet with 12 round illustrations after Arnoux of military and naval types, and World War One battles, chiefly 1914-1916. Colored wood-engraved sheet with 12 round illustrations after Arnoux of military and naval types, and World War One battles, chiefly 1914-1916. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

Armée de Murat: Officier de Voltigeurs de la Garde Royale, 1815

41st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in white uniform, chartreuse trim, gold shako, holding sword. 41st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in white uniform, chartreuse trim, gold shako, holding sword. 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 de Murat: Grenadier du Regt. de Grenadiers de la Gde. Rle. Napolitaine, 1812

35th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of grenadier in blue jacket, white trousers, red trim, presenting arms, in profile facing left. 35th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of grenadier in blue jacket, white trousers, red trim, presenting arms, in profile 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 de Murat: Colonel des Grenadiers de la Garde Royale Napolitaine, 1812

34th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of grenadier officer in blue jacket, white trousers, red trim, holding walking stick. 34th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of grenadier officer in blue jacket, white trousers, red trim, holding walking stick. 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 de Murat, Roi de Naples: Voltigeur de la Garde Royale, 1815

42nd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of skirmisher in white uniform, chartreuse trim, gold shako, backpack, with grounded rifle. 42nd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of skirmisher in white uniform, chartreuse trim, gold shako, backpack, with grounded rifle. 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 de Murat, Roi de Naples: Sergent Major du 1er. Regt. de Vélites de la Garde Royale

37th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in white uniform, red trim, bearskin hat, facing forward. 37th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in white uniform, red trim, bearskin hat, facing forward. 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 de Murat, Roi de Naples: Major de 1er. Rgt. de Vélites de la Garde Rle. 1812

36th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in white uniform, red trim, bearskin hat, facing right. 36th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in white uniform, red trim, bearskin 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 de Murat, Roi de Naples: 2e. Regt. de Vélites de la Garde Royale, 1812-1813

40th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantry officer in white uniform, chartreuse trim, with grounded rifle. 40th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantry officer in white uniform, chartreuse trim, with grounded rifle. 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 de Murat, Roi de Naples, 1812-1813: 2e. Regt. de Vélites de la Garde Royale. Chef de Bataillon

39th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantry officer in white uniform, chartreuse trim, bearskin hat, walking toward right. 39th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantry officer in white uniform, chartreuse trim, bearskin hat, walking 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 Belge. Infanterie

Duplicate print from collection of 4 colored lithographic plates after Malherbe; standing uniform group showing 12 different infantry units, other soldiers in background. Duplicate print from collection of 4 colored lithographic plates after Malherbe; standing uniform group showing 12 different infantry units, other soldiers in background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Armée Autrichienne, 1796: Chevau-Léger

3rd in suite of 6 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (not contemporary), in red album book; uniform figure of officer in green jacket and buff trousers, holding sabre under arm. 3rd in suite of 6 original unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (not contemporary), in red album book; uniform figure of officer in green jacket and buff trousers, holding sabre under arm. Upright small folio; margins; clean. Paris, Cart, 1945.

Armée Autrichienne 1808-1809

1st 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 hussar trumpeters, 2 in blue and 1 in green jackets. 1st 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 hussar trumpeters, 2 in blue and 1 in green jackets. Small folio, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1952.

Armée anglaise, Garde royale (blue), Porte-Etendard

Colored lithographic plate by and after Lehnert (possibly Pierre Frédéric Lehnert, born 1811); mounted uniform figure in profile holding standard, smaller figures of galloping cavalrymen in background. Colored lithographic plate by and after Lehnert (possibly Pierre Frédéric Lehnert, born 1811); mounted uniform figure in profile holding standard, smaller figures of galloping cavalrymen in background. Small oblong; margins trimmed. Paris, 1950.

Armee Americaine (title page)

2nd in collection of 3 title pages and 37 original ink and watercolor caricatures and signed by J. B(rouillet); title page, with diagonal stripe and eagle insignia. 2nd in collection of 3 title pages and 37 original ink and watercolor caricatures and signed by J. B(rouillet); title page, with diagonal stripe and eagle insignia. Small, unbound; in maroon cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Jacques Brouillet. Allied troops, 1945. Original watercolors". Orléans, Dick Von Schriltz, 1962.

Armed Constabulary in Bush Kit. Maori Wars, c.1870.

One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. Two soldiers, in uniform and carrying gun and sword, standing at attention. One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. Two soldiers, in uniform and carrying gun and sword, standing at attention. Unbound, in tan cloth slip-case, black leather label st. gold. London, Lawson, 1966.

Armatura dei Principi Circassi

Hand-colored engraving by R. Freschi, being Tav. II from Asia (Vol. VIII of 'Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World' by Giulio Ferrario); group of 5 figures in military costume, also showing weapons. Hand-colored engraving by R. Freschi, being Tav. II from Asia (Vol. VIII of 'Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World' by Giulio Ferrario); group of 5 figures in military costume, also showing weapons. Oblong; margins intact; clean.

Armata Sarda, Bersaglieri

Four standing figures including bugler and soldier smoking pipe, mounted soldier in background. No. 7.

Armand Louis de Gonaut, Duke de Lauzin

Etching by H. B. Hall; bust portrait in uniform. Etching by H. B. Hall; bust portrait in uniform. Upright medium folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact. Title: ARMAND LOUIS DE GONAUT. DUKE DE LAUZUN. Caption: Etchd. by H. B. Hall, Morrisania N.Y. 1873.

Armand de Bourbon Prince de Conti Fils d'Henri 2 Prince de Condé

Engraving by Desrochers; oval bust portrait in uniform. Engraving by Desrochers; oval bust portrait in uniform. Upright, in white board mount; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1959. Title: ARMAND DE BOURBON PRINCE DE CONTI FILS D'HENRI 2 PRINCE DE CONDÉ NÉ LE 11 OCTOBRE 1629 ET DECEDÉ LE 21 FEVRIER 1666 Caption: Lordes Lys immortels qui brille en sa Couronne Nést par ce que son sort eut de plus êclatant C'est que la Grace en sa personne Fit d'un Prince pecheur un Prince penitent E. Desrochers Sculpt. et excudit Rue St. Jacques pres les Mathurins a Paris