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

Algerian, 1944

Algerian, 1944

Brown University

Original sepia conté crayon sketch, signed by Fisher, of an Algerian man seated on the ground, and a side view of the face of the same man. Original sepia conté crayon sketch, signed by Fisher, of an Algerian man seated on the ground, and a side view of the face of the same man. Fisher served overseas during World War Two as a map specialist with the U.S. Army's 30th Topographic Engineers.

Algerian bartender March 1944

Original conté crayon drawing, signed and dated by Fisher, of an Algerian bartender. Original conté crayon drawing, signed and dated by Fisher, of an Algerian bartender. Fisher served overseas during World War Two as a map specialist with the U.S. Army's 30th Topographic Engineers.

Alfred Fürst zu Windisch-Graetz, Feldmarschall

Hand-colored engraving (somewhat crude); equestrian portrait in uniform and frock-coat, facing left, outdoors. Hand-colored engraving (somewhat crude); equestrian portrait in uniform and frock-coat, facing left, outdoors. Small upright folio; margins; worn, soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958.

Alfred Fürst zu Windisch-Graetz k.k. Feldmarschall

Lithograph by Eduard Kaiser after Amerling; equestrian portrait in uniform, facing left. Lithograph by Eduard Kaiser after Amerling; equestrian portrait in uniform, facing left. Large upright folio; margins trimmed; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.

Alfred Dixon, Bengal Artillery

1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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/)

Alexandre Premier Empereur de Toutes les Russies

One of 3 series of prints and 2 separate prints bound together; full-length portrait by Levachez (after V.) of standing Emperor in green jacket, smaller soldier figures in background. One of 3 series of prints and 2 separate prints bound together; full-length portrait by Levachez (after V.) of standing Emperor in green jacket, smaller soldier figures in background. Folio; bound in 3/4 green morocco stamped gold "Prints. Russian Campaign" and marble boards; worn, some plates foxed. London, Francis Edwards, 1951.

Alexandre Nicolas Jajewilsch, Prince héréditaire de toutes les Russies

Lithograph by and after V. Adam; equestrian portrait in cossack officer uniform, riding towards right, smaller figures in background. Lithograph by and after V. Adam; equestrian portrait in cossack officer uniform, riding towards right, smaller figures in background. Small oblong; margins; foxed. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Alexandre Ier. Empereur de toutes les Russies

Stipple-engraving by Bourgeois de la Richardière after Desnoyers; half-length portrait in uniform and hat, hand on hip. Stipple-engraving by Bourgeois de la Richardière after Desnoyers; half-length portrait in uniform and hat, hand on hip. Upright folio; margins trimmed; foxed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1958.

Alexandre Farnese : Duc de Parme

Unsigned pencil and watercolor drawing; bust portrait in armor with chain of Golden Fleece, hatless. Unsigned pencil and watercolor drawing; bust portrait in armor with chain of Golden Fleece, hatless. Upright, matted; margins and border intact; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1959.

Alexandre Berthier Général de Division: Chef de l'Etat-Major, et depuis Général en Chef de l'armée d'Italie

Round aquatint portrait of Berthier (bust in uniform) at top with engraved illustrations of battle scene, by and after D(uplessis)-B(ertaux) below; long engraved biographical notice at bottom; probably page from book. From: 'Collection Complete de 60 Portraits des Personnages qui ont le plus Figure dans la Revolution Francaise', Auber, Pairs, 1800. Round aquatint portrait of Berthier (bust in uniform) at top with engraved illustrations of battle scene, by and after D(uplessis)-B(ertaux) below; long engraved biographical notice at bottom; probably page from book. From: 'Collection Complete de 60 Portraits des Personnages qui ont le plus Figure dans la Revolution Francaise', Auber, Pairs, 1800. Upright folio; plate mark, left margin trimmed; slightly worn. NewYork, Argosy, 1955.

Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regt.) 19th

From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; 3 infantrymen with shouldered rifles marching single file through small archway of building, toward right. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; 3 infantrymen with shouldered rifles marching single file through small archway of building, toward right. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

Alexandra 1889

Alexandra 1889

Brown University

Photograph by Walery (pseudonym of Count Stanislaw Julian Ostrorog); 3/4-length portrait in state gown and headdress, with facsimile autograph and date. Photograph by Walery (pseudonym of Count Stanislaw Julian Ostrorog); 3/4-length portrait in state gown and headdress, with facsimile autograph and date. Upright folio; margins intact; slightly soiled or foxed. Series title supplied by cataloger. Bournemouth, Mathews, 1954.

Alexander, II, Emperor of Russia

Steel engraving (from book) after photograph by W. & D. Downey; half-length portrait, seated, in uniform. Steel engraving (from book) after photograph by W. & D. Downey; half-length portrait, seated, in uniform. Upright; margins intact; slightly soiled. Paris, Lemmerman, 1956.

Alexander Zemlianutin, Don Cossack

Colored engraving; full-length portrait in uniform, pistol in right hand, lance in left hand. Colored engraving; full-length portrait in uniform, pistol in right hand, lance in left hand. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.

Alexander Zemlenutin, kossack of the Don Regiment, Sulin the 9th

Hand-colored copper-engraving by Freschi, published April 24, 1813; 'Portrait of Alexander Zemlenutin; full-length, standing to front, with head turned to look to right, holding sword in his left hand and pole of a spear in the right, spearhead depicted separately on the right; musket on back, wearing fur hat, pistol in belt' - British Museum. Hand-colored copper-engraving by Freschi, published April 24, 1813; 'Portrait of Alexander Zemlenutin; full-length, standing to front, with head turned to look to right, holding sword in his left hand and pole of a spear in the right, spearhead depicted separately on the right; musket on back, wearing fur hat, pistol in belt' - British Museum. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Paris, Bessel, 1955.

Alexander und Friedrich Wilhelm an der Spitze ihrer Fussgarden, halten am 24ten April 1813 über Neustadt ihren Enzug ...

1st of 8 (of ?) numbered copper-engraved plate after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); scene of military review; mounted emperor and king at left, leading troop of cavalry; infantry behind 3 trees at right; man, woman and children in right foreground. 1st of 8 (of ?) numbered copper-engraved plate after Zauerveid (Sauerweid); scene of military review; mounted emperor and king at left, leading troop of cavalry; infantry behind 3 trees at right; man, woman and children in right foreground. Unbound, in gray paper wrapper printed black, in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; wrapper foxed, plate clean. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1953.

Alexander the First, Emperor of all the Russias

Stipple-engraving by J. Godby after Wolkoff; half-length portrait in uniform, hatless. Stipple-engraving by J. Godby after Wolkoff; half-length portrait in uniform, hatless. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Paris, Lemmerman, 1953.

Alexander Sinclair Gordon Esqr., Captain and Adjustant of the Light Horse Volunteers of London and Westminster

Hand-colored stipple-engraving by Cardon after Devis; equestrian portrait in uniform with upraised sword, soldiers and distant view of city of London and St. Paul's Cathedral in left background. Hand-colored stipple-engraving by Cardon after Devis; equestrian portrait in uniform with upraised sword, soldiers and distant view of city of London and St. Paul's Cathedral in left background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; margins soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

Alexander of Russia

Alexander of Russia

Brown University

One of a set of 3 unsigned oval watercolor bust portraits in uniform of Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, Alexander of Russia and Marshal Blücher. One of a set of 3 unsigned oval watercolor bust portraits in uniform of Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, Alexander of Russia and Marshal Blücher. Oval; margins trimmed close; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955.

Alexander II of Russia

Alexander II of Russia

Brown University

Original unsigned watercolor; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Original unsigned watercolor; bust portrait in uniform, hatless. Small round, mounted on white paper; no margins; stained. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1959. Title supplied by cataloger.

Alexander II

Alexander II

Brown University

Lithograph after Boryel'; half-length portrait in uniform. Lithograph after Boryel'; half-length portrait in uniform. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; stained. N.Y., Argosy, 1955.

Alexander I. Franciscus I. Fridericus Gulielmus III. 18 Augusti 1813 Prague conveniunt, ut Pacem et Felicitatem Europ...

Hand-colored line- and stipple-engraving; 3 rulers standing in uniform and clasping hands, outdoors, rising sun in left background, allegorical trumpeter above. Hand-colored line- and stipple-engraving; 3 rulers standing in uniform and clasping hands, outdoors, rising sun in left background, allegorical trumpeter above. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed close; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1945.

Alexander I, Imperator Russorum

Stipple-engraving by Boettger; oval bust portrait in uniform. Stipple-engraving by Boettger; oval bust portrait in uniform. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins slightly trimmed; slightly soiled. New York, Lemmerman, 1953.

Alexander I of Russia, c. 1819

Original watercolor signed and dated by J.P.J. (after François Pascal Simon Gérard, 1817?); full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors. Original watercolor signed and dated by J.P.J. (after François Pascal Simon Gérard, 1817?); full-length portrait in uniform, outdoors. Upright folio, matted; no margins; slight spots. New York, Rockman Prints, 1963. title provided by cataloger

Alexander I in a German town

Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Hess; Alexander, mounted, shaking hand of priest in town square, another priest and mounted officers nearby, men and women spectators at left. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by Hess; Alexander, mounted, shaking hand of priest in town square, another priest and mounted officers nearby, men and women spectators at left. Signed in ink, lower left. title provided by cataloger

Alexander I

Alexander I

Brown University

Hand-colored aquatint by Stölzel after Kiel; full-length portrait in uniform and cocked hat, facing left. Hand-colored aquatint by Stölzel after Kiel; full-length portrait in uniform and cocked hat, facing left. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; soiled. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

Alexander Berthier, Prinz von Neuchatel

Engraving by J C. Böhmer after Bertier; oval bust portrait in uniform and plumed hat. Engraving by J C. Böhmer after Bertier; oval bust portrait in uniform and plumed hat. Upright, mounted on tan paper; margins trimmed. title: ALEXANDER BERTHIER Prinz von Neuchatel. caption: Bertier pinx. caption: J. C. B÷hmer sc.

Alexander 1st. The great Emperor of all the Russias

Hand-colored aquatint by Stölzel after Kiel; full-length portrait in uniform and cocked hat, facing left [slight variant of RuMP1814sf-1]. Hand-colored aquatint by Stölzel after Kiel; full-length portrait in uniform and cocked hat, facing left [slight variant of RuMP1814sf-1]. Upright small; plate mark, margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.