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

The two Princes Tissie Coemaria & Goemanoe Coemaria has appointed to meet on this spot when on their visit to the King

Original unsigned primitive watercolor; figures of princes facing each other at left and right, mounted on elephant and horse, preceded by attendants, followed by umbrella- or fan-bearers. (From Sri Lanka; text is in Sinhalese.) Original unsigned primitive watercolor; figures of princes facing each other at left and right, mounted on elephant and horse, preceded by attendants, followed by umbrella- or fan-bearers. (From Sri Lanka; text is in Sinhalese.) Large narrow oblong folio; margins intact. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

The two kings of terror

The two kings of terror

Brown University

This broadsheet celebrates the victory of Allied forces over Napoleon's French army. The sheet contains an image on the top half, and a descriptive advertisement for the image on the bottom half (see text field). Rowlandson's engraving features Napoleon seated on a drum (r.) face to face with a skeleton seated on a cannon (l.). The cannon is pointed directly at Napoleon. Both Napoleon and the skeleton assume the same pose, with elbow on knee and chin in hand. Behind them the allied army, represented by heraldic flags, trounces the French forces. This broadsheet celebrates the victory of Allied forces over Napoleon's French army. The sheet contains an image on the top half, and a descriptive advertisement for the image on the bottom half (see text field). Rowlandson's engraving features Napoleon seated on a drum (r.) face to face with a skeleton seated on a cannon (l.). The cannon is pointed directly at Napoleon. Both Napoleon and the skeleton assume the same pose, with elbow on knee and chin in hand. Behind them the allied army, represented by heraldic flags, trounces the French forces. Printed Signature: T. Rowlandson delt. Advertisement: "Copy/ of the/ Transparency/ exhibited at/ Ackermann's Repository of Arts/ During the Illuminations of the 5th and 6th of November, 1813,/ In Honor of the Splendid Victories Obtained by/ the Allies over the Armies of France/ at Leipsic and its Environs." "The Two Kings of Terror/ The Subject, representing the two Tyrants, viz. the Tyrant Bonaparte and the/ Tyrant Death, sitting together on the Field of Battle, in a manner which promises a more/ perfect intimacy immediately to ensue, is very entertaining. It is also very instructing to/ observe, that the former is now placed in a situation in which all Europe may see through/ him. The emblem, too, of the Circle of dazzling light from mere vapour, which is so soon/ extinguished, has a good moral effect; and as the Gas representing the dying flame, so does the/ Drum, on which he is seated, typify the hollow and noisy nature of the falling Usurper." "The above description of the subject appeared in the Sun of Saturday, the 6th of/ November. These pointed comments arose from the picture being transparent, and from a/ Circle , indicative of the strength and brotherly union of the Allies, which surmounted the/ same, composed of gas of brilliant brightness."

The Twentieth: Hussars

The Twentieth: Hussars

Brown University

One of a collection of 11 original tempera drawings on gray board, most signed by Red (pseudonym). One of a collection of 11 original tempera drawings on gray board, most signed by Red (pseudonym). Upright medium folio; margins intact; corner crumpled. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952

The twentieth of September, Eighteen hundred fifty four!": Tune "British Grenadiers

Subject: British, French and Turkish soldiers holding the three flags of their nations. Subject: British, French and Turkish soldiers holding the three flags of their nations. Written by J. Brown. The symphonies & Accompts. arranged by E. F. Rimbault. "As written and sung by Corporal John Brown, Grenadier Guards when the men got some drink for the first time at Balaklava September 28th, 1854. First line: "Come all you gallant British hearts, that love the red and blue"

The Twelfth Regiment: march and two step

For piano Caption title Cover illustration by Dittmar & Furman of a soldier on horseback carrying a flag on which is written the song's title "Companion piece to the famous Repasz Band March" -- Cover

The Turkish Emperor Mahmud II leading his troops, 1829

Hand-colored lithographed lubok (lubki); Sultan, mounted, with sword in hand, leading cavalry across plain, walled city in background; original title in Russian, below. Hand-colored lithographed lubok (lubki); Sultan, mounted, with sword in hand, leading cavalry across plain, walled city in background; original title in Russian, below. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; creased, upper left margin partly torn away, slightly worn. title provided by cataloger

The Turkish army quadrilles: On the national & popular melodies

Turkish sultan at head of mounted troops being slauted by infantry in front of grand mosque; Augustus Butler Delt & Lith.,Stannard & Dixon, 7, Poland St. Turkish sultan at head of mounted troops being slauted by infantry in front of grand mosque; Augustus Butler Delt & Lith.,Stannard & Dixon, 7, Poland St. arranged by Stephen Glover.

The tunic shortened as proposed

One of a set of 3 original unsigned (crude) watercolors of mounted and standing uniform figures. One of a set of 3 original unsigned (crude) watercolors of mounted and standing uniform figures. Upright, one of 2 (3) matted together; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

The trumpeter's galop

The trumpeter's galop

Brown University

Subject: Mounted trumpeter of the Household Cavalry in state dress, Windsor Castle in right background; T.W. Lee. Subject: Mounted trumpeter of the Household Cavalry in state dress, Windsor Castle in right background; T.W. Lee. Title continues: by Chas, Coote junr. Solo 3/-, Duet 4/-

The trumpeter = Der Trompeter

Steel-engraving by Payne after Terborch; trumpeter in military costume standing before table at which seated officer is writing out orders. [See also: Der Trompeter von Gérard Tirburg]. Steel-engraving by Payne after Terborch; trumpeter in military costume standing before table at which seated officer is writing out orders. [See also: Der Trompeter von Gérard Tirburg]. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean.

The trumpet of the battle

Subject: Trumpeter of the Coldstream Guards; J. Coventry; M. & N. Hanhart, Lith. Printers. Subject: Trumpeter of the Coldstream Guards; J. Coventry; M. & N. Hanhart, Lith. Printers. Title continues: National song by Stephen Glover. Price 2/6. Ent. Sta. Hall.

The true Yankee sailor

The true Yankee sailor

Brown University

Color lithograph by Sarony & Major; bearded sailor in uniform, carrying line, marlinspike etc., standing on seashore. Color lithograph by Sarony & Major; bearded sailor in uniform, carrying line, marlinspike etc., standing on seashore. Small upright folio, matted folio; margins trimmed; slight defect (streak) in lithograph plate, yellowed. N.Y., Old Print Shop. CRd.

The True British Tar

The True British Tar

Brown University

Mezzotint caricature (after Robert Dighton), published 22 September 1785; sailor sitting indoors with sea-chests and sacks of money. Mezzotint caricature (after Robert Dighton), published 22 September 1785; sailor sitting indoors with sea-chests and sacks of money. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins; margins soiled. Another copy in Robinson Collection, Vol. I, Part I. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

The troopers' galop

The troopers' galop

Brown University

Subject: First Life Guards charging; J. H. Lynch Lith. Subject: First Life Guards charging; J. H. Lynch Lith. Title continues: Composed & dedicated to Colonel The Hon. F. Dudley de Ros, commaing. First Life Guards. By Jas. Waterson, Band master, First Life Guards. Pr. 3/-

The Troopers

The Troopers

Brown University

Subject: dismounted dragoon standing by his horse at watering-trough receiving a drink from a young peasant woman with dog, tree on right, column on left; T.W. Lee, Imp. Subject: dismounted dragoon standing by his horse at watering-trough receiving a drink from a young peasant woman with dog, tree on right, column on left; T.W. Lee, Imp. Title continues: Quadrille, on the melodies of Campana's popular songs, by Charles Coote Junr.

The Troop of Horse Artillery, the Honorable Artillery Company, on maneuvers, c. 1865

Unsigned original gouache painting; horse artillery (with insignia A.H.A.) rushing into action on field during maneuvers. Unsigned original gouache painting; horse artillery (with insignia A.H.A.) rushing into action on field during maneuvers. Large oblong folio; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961. title provided by cataloger

The triumphant Britons

The triumphant Britons

Brown University

Hand-colored etched caricature; British soldiers at right overcoming (unarmed civilian) enemies at left in combat (at Gibraltar). Hand-colored etched caricature; British soldiers at right overcoming (unarmed civilian) enemies at left in combat (at Gibraltar). Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean. London, Spencer, 1955.

The triumphal reception of the Seikh guns. : Dedicated to the Army of Sutledge under the command of Gen. Sir Hugh Gou...

1 hand-colored engraving on paper; mounted officers in center near other mounted and dismounted officers, troops marching past, guns in left, Indians in foreground, large government building in background [see key: bdr:248449/] 1 hand-colored engraving on paper; mounted officers in center near other mounted and dismounted officers, troops marching past, guns in left, Indians in foreground, large government building in background [see key: bdr:248449/] Giant oblong folio. London, Parker Gallery, 1952 Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

The triumphal reception of the Seikh guns

Engraved key to steel engraving by Lewis after Taylor (see: bdr:wkfg3gmd/mods/) Engraved key to steel engraving by Lewis after Taylor (see: bdr:wkfg3gmd/mods/) Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

The Triumphal march of Genl. Sir Colin Campbell

Subject: Three-quarter length portrait of Sir Colin Campbell on campaign; C. Griffiths, Imp. Subject: Three-quarter length portrait of Sir Colin Campbell on campaign; C. Griffiths, Imp. Title continues: Composed for the piano forte, by Richard F. Harvey. Pr. 2/6.

The triumphal entry into St. James's, or The downfall of the Modern Colossus

Hand-colored etched caricature, published Jany. 1811; Royal Dukes at entrance portal at left watching unsteady arrival of Spencer Perceval standing on top of horse which has face of Prince Regent, followed by supporters in blue coats and liberty caps. Hand-colored etched caricature, published Jany. 1811; Royal Dukes at entrance portal at left watching unsteady arrival of Spencer Perceval standing on top of horse which has face of Prince Regent, followed by supporters in blue coats and liberty caps. Oblong folio; margins trimmed; corners worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1964.

The Triumphal Arch: erected in honor of the arrival of their Most Gracious Majesties William IV and Adelaide in Brigh...

Color lithograph by M. Gauci after Fox; view of arch with galleries, banners, festoons etc., with cheering sailors on top, men and women spectators in foreground. [See also: Adelaide and William the Fourth]. Color lithograph by M. Gauci after Fox; view of arch with galleries, banners, festoons etc., with cheering sailors on top, men and women spectators in foreground. [See also: Adelaide and William the Fourth]. Oblong, mounted on brown paper together with small engraved portraits of Adelaide and William the Fourth; margins severely trimmed; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1960.

The trip-hell alliance

The trip-hell alliance

Brown University

In this brightly colored satire, the Devil stands between Napoleon and the Pope, urging Napoleon to join the alliance and kiss the Pope's bared foot. The Devil places one hand on Napoleon's back, and in his other hand he grasps the Pope's leg. Napoleon kneels on a cross and reaches eagerly for the Pope's outstreached foot. The Pope, fallen over backwards in a submissive posture, has abandoned his mitre, staff and rosary beads. In the distance a three-headed dog bears the busts of the Pope, the Devil and Napoleon. This print is in excellent condition, but has been trimmed close to the borders of the image. In this brightly colored satire, the Devil stands between Napoleon and the Pope, urging Napoleon to join the alliance and kiss the Pope's bared foot. The Devil places one hand on Napoleon's back, and in his other hand he grasps the Pope's leg. Napoleon kneels on a cross and reaches eagerly for the Pope's outstreached foot. The Pope, fallen over backwards in a submissive posture, has abandoned his mitre, staff and rosary beads. In the distance a three-headed dog bears the busts of the Pope, the Devil and Napoleon. This print is in excellent condition, but has been trimmed close to the borders of the image. Published by Knight, 1813-03-13. Caption: Pubd March 31st 1813 by S. Knight S Sweelings Alley R. Exchange Dialogue: Napoleon: "I'm in a Devil of a scrape between you both, we had better forgive each other & make a Triple alliance against England & all the World." Dialogue: The Devil: "Kiss his Holiness's toe friend Boney to shew your sincerity, & carry your sins to my account." Dialogue: The Pope: " You have sold your-self to the Devil, & Trod upon the Cross, you have worshipped Mahomet, & even the Polish Jews have Forsaken you- Now forsooth! you would Liberate me to give you Absolution!!!"

The Treasury at Dhanoar [Dhanora] which no. 6 Co. occupied whilst there on detached duty. On the left the Native Guar...

Original unsigned watercolor; view of whitewashed, thatch-roofed building, small figures of British and native soldiers in foreground. Original unsigned watercolor; view of whitewashed, thatch-roofed building, small figures of British and native soldiers in foreground. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

The Transvaal war march

The Transvaal war march

Brown University

Subject: Equestrian side view of Sir Redvers Buller in undress uniform. Subject: Equestrian side view of Sir Redvers Buller in undress uniform. Title continues: Arranged by Clifford Arthur. 'Dedicated to General Sir Redvers Buller, V.C. &c. (Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in South Africa)' Price 3d nett. First page of score on verso.