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

Accurate Delineatio Praelii Hochstetensis ... Representation exacte de la fameuse bataille de Hochstet

Hand-colored copper-engraving by and after Huchtenburgh; panoramic perspective view of battle and formations on vast plain, commanders etc. on height in left foreground. Hand-colored copper-engraving by and after Huchtenburgh; panoramic perspective view of battle and formations on vast plain, commanders etc. on height in left foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; creased, slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

Accurata delineato regionis circa Nieburgum Fioniae cum praetio ibi comisso inter Daniorum et foederatorium Exercitiu...

Etching, dated 1690; panoramic battle scene showing large troop formations in vast engagement near Baltic Sea shore. Depicts the Danish defenses at Nyborg against the Swedish invasion of November 1659. From 'Histoire du regne de Charles Gustave, roy de Suede', by Samuel Pufendorf, 1697. Etching, dated 1690; panoramic battle scene showing large troop formations in vast engagement near Baltic Sea shore. Depicts the Danish defenses at Nyborg against the Swedish invasion of November 1659. From 'Histoire du regne de Charles Gustave, roy de Suede', by Samuel Pufendorf, 1697. Large oblong folio; margins; somewhat worn, creased.

Accordion player

Accordion player

Brown University

Original unsigned pen and wash sketch of accordion player. Original unsigned pen and wash sketch of accordion player. Upright medium folio; no margins; slightly stained. Title supplied by cataloger.

Acclamation de Don Pédro 1er Empereur du Brésil: au camp de Sta. Anna, à Rio-de-Janeiro

Color lithograph after Debret, printed by Thierry Frères, being plate 47 from 3e Partie of unidentified collection; Emperor, family and suite on palace balcony with flag, crowd cheering in square below. Color lithograph after Debret, printed by Thierry Frères, being plate 47 from 3e Partie of unidentified collection; Emperor, family and suite on palace balcony with flag, crowd cheering in square below. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins intact; repaired tear, surface dirt. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1944.

Accident to the 10th Hussars at the Kaleh Sakh Ford, Kabool River, 31st March 1879

Watercolor signed by Simpson; mounted figures struggling in deep water, some in the water. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, May 17, 1879 Watercolor signed by Simpson; mounted figures struggling in deep water, some in the water. From an album compiled by Simpson entitled 'Original sketches made in Afghanistan during the campaign of 1878-79 with the Peshawer Field Force'. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, May 17, 1879 Large upright folio. London, Walter Spencer, 1953. 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/)

Academia Militaire (Allieri). Artiglieria da campagna

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957 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/)

Abzug des Capudan Pascha mit den ihm treugbliebenen 300 Türken aus Varna

20th in collection of 22 hand-colored and 3 uncolored unnumbered engraved imagerie plates of war scenes; scene of Turkish commander and soldiers surrendering, being led as prisoners between rows of Russian infantry. 20th in collection of 22 hand-colored and 3 uncolored unnumbered engraved imagerie plates of war scenes; scene of Turkish commander and soldiers surrendering, being led as prisoners between rows of Russian infantry. Small oblong folio; margins severely trimmed on 11; clean; matted and in maroon cloth case, folio, maroon leather backstrip label stamped gold.

Abzug der Franzosen aus Dresden, die vor dem Freiberger Schlage das Gewehr strecken vom 12-17. November 1813

5th in collection of 5 aquatint plates of military scenes and battles (titles also in French); panoramic view of massed French troops laying down arms, marching away, town in distance. 5th in collection of 5 aquatint plates of military scenes and battles (titles also in French); panoramic view of massed French troops laying down arms, marching away, town in distance. Small oblong folio and medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; somewhat yellowed. Paris, Grangié sale, 1968. Title: Abzug der Franzosen aus Dresden, die vor dem Freiberger Schlage das Gewer stucken vom 12-17. November 1813. Title: Depart des troupes Françaises à Dresde qui se rendent au vainqueur hors de la barrière de Freiberg depuis le 12 à 17. November 1813. Caption: Zu Dresden, in der Begersche Buch - u. Kunsthandlung, a . SchlossG. No. 332. Annotation: From Set = (Napoleonic Campaigns of 1813)

Abzeichen der koeniglich Preussischen Armee im Jahre 1863. Istes Armee-Corps

Lithograph title lacking; one of 3 color lithograph plates (after Brügner) of schemas. Lithograph title lacking; one of 3 color lithograph plates (after Brügner) of schemas. Oblong folio, unbound; matted; soiled, worn, corner torn and repaired. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1954.

Abzeichen der koeniglich Preussischen Armee im Jahre 1863. IItes Armee-Corps

Lithograph title lacking; one of 3 color lithograph plates (after Brügner) of schemas. Lithograph title lacking; one of 3 color lithograph plates (after Brügner) of schemas. Oblong folio, unbound; matted; soiled, worn, corners torn. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1954.

Abzeichen der koeniglich Preussischen Armee im Jahre 1863. Garde Corps

Lithograph title lacking; one of 3 color lithograph plates (after Brügner) of schemas. Lithograph title lacking; one of 3 color lithograph plates (after Brügner) of schemas. Oblong folio, unbound; matted; soiled, worn. Title supplied by cataloger. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1954.

Abzeichen auf der Brust 1937

One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. 7 badges of Czech army 1937. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. 7 badges of Czech army 1937. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.

Abzeichen am Kragen, 1937

One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. 19 illustrations of pins and insignia for Czechoslovak uniforms. One of a collection of 44 original signed watercolors of uniform figures, insignia and flags by Herbert Knötel d. J. 19 illustrations of pins and insignia for Czechoslovak uniforms. Field gray portfolio stamped gold. Washington, D.C., H. Wandrus, 1967.

Abyssinian plough, April 1868

Original watercolor wash drawing, signed and dated by Simpson; Ethiopian plowing rocky field with two oxen, trees and ridges in background. Original watercolor wash drawing, signed and dated by Simpson; Ethiopian plowing rocky field with two oxen, trees and ridges in background. Reproduced in Illustrated London News, June 20, 1868, page 608.

Abyssinian cavalryman, c.1868

Unsigned watercolor copy (by C.C.P. Lawson) after original document in War Office library; mounted uniform figure with upheld spear riding towards left. Unsigned watercolor copy (by C.C.P. Lawson) after original document in War Office library; mounted uniform figure with upheld spear riding towards left. Upright, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger London, Lawson, 1955.

Abyssinia: the new pier at Annesley Bay, 25th March 1868

Watercolor of small boats tied up to pier; supplies being moved by train. Signed and inscribed in ink. Watercolor of small boats tied up to pier; supplies being moved by train. Signed and inscribed in ink. Drawn for Illustrated London News, 1868.

Abu Klea

Abu Klea

Brown University

Tinted lithograph by J.G. Keulemans after Verner (from 'Sketches in the Soudan' by Willoughby Verner); charge of Sudanese. Tinted lithograph by J.G. Keulemans after Verner (from 'Sketches in the Soudan' by Willoughby Verner); charge of Sudanese. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

Absinthe Mugnier: En vente partout

Colored lithographic reproduction of advertisement after Lefevre; grinning zouave with pack, rifle and trumpet admiring bottle of Mugnier absinthe. Colored lithographic reproduction of advertisement after Lefevre; grinning zouave with pack, rifle and trumpet admiring bottle of Mugnier absinthe. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. New York, Rockman Prints, 1952.

Abschied des oesterreichischen Landwehrmanns bei dem Ausmarch in's Feld 1813

Hand-colored line-and stipple-engraving; view in room of house, showing family taking leave of 2 soldiers while 2 other soldiers stand by. Hand-colored line-and stipple-engraving; view in room of house, showing family taking leave of 2 soldiers while 2 other soldiers stand by. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Abschied der deutschen Freiheits-Armee vom Vaterland--den 11. Juli 1849 = Départ de la Patrie de l'Armée libératrice ...

Lithograph by Bollter after Hoffmann, printed by Orell, Fussli & Cie., soldiers and officers on march, artillery pieces in left and right foreground. Lithograph by Bollter after Hoffmann, printed by Orell, Fussli & Cie., soldiers and officers on march, artillery pieces in left and right foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Abschied

Abschied

Brown University

2nd in collection of 8 silhouettes after Schmidt; soldier and sweetheart embracing under grape arbor, in moonlight. 2nd in collection of 8 silhouettes after Schmidt; soldier and sweetheart embracing under grape arbor, in moonlight. Upright, unbound; white paper pr. black; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1961.

Abruzzi - Calabria

Abruzzi - Calabria

Brown University

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957. 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/)

Abrm. Müller: Corporal vom Contint. Biell

24th of 26 hand-colored engraved plates, after Feyerabend; standing uniform figure of infantryman in blue jacket with red trim, tricorn hat, holding shouldered rifle; shield with axe insignia below. 24th of 26 hand-colored engraved plates, after Feyerabend; standing uniform figure of infantryman in blue jacket with red trim, tricorn hat, holding shouldered rifle; shield with axe insignia below. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red morocco back stamped gold "Feyerabend - die Eidgenössen Truppen - Basel 1792". Zürich, August Laube, 1960.

Abriss der ersten Visite der Türkische Gross Botschafter...

One of a collection of 3 color prints showing leaders of Turkish and Austrian armies meeting in tent, seated at a round table, while soldiers stand in a line. Depicts Count Oduyer, the Commander of Serbia and Belgrade receiving the Ottoman representative, Ibrahim Pasha in his tent shortly after the Treaty of Passarowitz, 1718. From: 'The Album of Conrad Weiss' (Jeremias Wolff, Augsburg, 1720). [See: The Peace of Passarowitz, 1718, edited by Charles Ingrao, Nikola Samardžić, and Jovan Pesalj (2011), figure 22, page 246]. One of a collection of 3 color prints showing leaders of Turkish and Austrian armies meeting in tent, seated at a round table, while soldiers stand in a line. Depicts Count Oduyer, the Commander of Serbia and Belgrade receiving the Ottoman representative, Ibrahim Pasha in his tent shortly after the Treaty of Passarowitz, 1718. From: 'The Album of Conrad Weiss' (Jeremias Wolff, Augsburg, 1720). [See: The Peace of Passarowitz, 1718, edited by Charles Ingrao, Nikola Samardžić, and Jovan Pesalj (2011), figure 22, page 246]. Oblong folio; worn, torn.

Abraham's daughter, or Raw recruits: as sung with great applause by Bryants Minstrels of New York

as sung with great applause by Bryants Minstrels of New York. For voice and piano. Cover title. Attributed to Septimus Winner in: Biographical dictionary of American music / Charles Eugene Claghorn, p. 480. Verses 3-5 printed on p. 4. Another version of the melody with 4 other verses, entitled "Abrahams daughter / as sung by Bryants Minstrels": p. 5. "Entered according to Act of Congress in the Year 1861 by Sep. Winner in ... the Eastern District of Penna."--P. 2. "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862 by Firth, Pond & Co. in ... the Southn. Dist. of N.Y."--Cover, beneath lithograph. Cover illustration: lithograph of caricatured Afro-American soldiers with standard labelled "Raw recruits, Capt. Dan Bryant" "Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, N.Y."

Abraham Lincoln: with Walter Huston, Una Merkel, Ian Keith

Color poster for movie Abraham Lincoln starring Walter Huston, Una Merkel and Ian Keith. Side portraits of Lincoln and Huston Color poster for movie Abraham Lincoln starring Walter Huston, Una Merkel and Ian Keith. Side portraits of Lincoln and Huston

Aboard ship

Aboard ship

Brown University

Sailor stands atop ship gazing out to sea. Sailor stands atop ship gazing out to sea.

Ablösung der Wache vor dem Schloss Amalienborg in Kopenhagen

Colored caricature plate after Ludwig, 1934; perspective view of changing of guard in Amalienborg-Plads, showing palaces and harbor in background. Colored caricature plate after Ludwig, 1934; perspective view of changing of guard in Amalienborg-Plads, showing palaces and harbor in background. Small oblong folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.