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

Abfahrt von Helgoland

Abfahrt von Helgoland

Brown University

10th in collection of 11 mounted lithographic plates after Meyer, this one by Lange; fleet of small troopships approaching large warship. 10th in collection of 11 mounted lithographic plates after Meyer, this one by Lange; fleet of small troopships approaching large warship. Oblong, mounted, unbound; some pl. stained, some margins trimmed; in black cloth portfolio, light blue label stamped gold "Meyer & Lange. Militär Scenen von Braunsweig". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1954.

Abemama, Gilberto: Dec. 7, 1943

Original watercolor signed and dated on verso by Michael; group of 4 soldiers, shirtless, in shorts, in the jungle, resting on log structure which they are in the process of building. Original watercolor signed and dated on verso by Michael; group of 4 soldiers, shirtless, in shorts, in the jungle, resting on log structure which they are in the process of building. Upright folio on board; no margins; clean.

Abdication of Charles X of France, 1830

Lithograph proof by Villian; Charles X pointing towards his grandson and sucessor, the Duc de Bordeaux, in centre of room, hussar kneeling before king, other courtiers etc. bowing and standing about. Lithograph proof by Villian; Charles X pointing towards his grandson and sucessor, the Duc de Bordeaux, in centre of room, hussar kneeling before king, other courtiers etc. bowing and standing about. For La Mode, No. 458, 15 Juillet, 1835. New York, Rockman Prints, 1964. Title supplied by cataloger

Abdication de Napoléon au Palais de Fontainbleau le 20 Avril 1814

Aquatint; Napoleon standing near table with crown and sceptre on it, groups of courtiers and ladies at left, aides and staff at right. Aquatint; Napoleon standing near table with crown and sceptre on it, groups of courtiers and ladies at left, aides and staff at right. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn, repaired tears. Paris, Bihn, 1952.

Abdication de Louis Philippe - Deuxième Proclamation de la République: Les Grandes Journées de L'Histoire de France

A scene from February 24, 1848 when Louis Philippe of France abdicated A scene from February 24, 1848 when Louis Philippe of France abdicated "Le 24 Février 1848, la chambre des députés où s'était réfugiée Mme la duchesse d'Orléans et ses fils et envahie par le peuple qui nomme un Gouvernement provisoire dont un des principaux aces fur l'établissement du suffrage universel Oblong folio

Abdalah: combat du 3 décembre à Sidi Embareck

Colored lithograph by and after Th. LeBlanc, printed by Gihaut; soldier galloping towards left, carrying severed human head in one hand. From 'Expédition de Mascara', plate 4. Colored lithograph by and after Th. LeBlanc, printed by Gihaut; soldier galloping towards left, carrying severed human head in one hand. From 'Expédition de Mascara', plate 4. Small oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Abbildung einiger K.K. Freücorps zu Fuss

Line engraving; 5 uniform figures standing in row, being (left to right) Rothmantel, Odonel, Mahony, Grün-Laudon, Corporal v. Serv. Fr. C. Line engraving; 5 uniform figures standing in row, being (left to right) Rothmantel, Odonel, Mahony, Grün-Laudon, Corporal v. Serv. Fr. C. Oblong, mounted in blue cloth loose-leaf album, no title; margins intact; soiled, stained. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Abbildung einer Revue am Glacis den 22 September 1832

Miniature gouache (by Wigand); review and parade in foreground, buildings or town with mountains beyond in distance. Miniature gouache (by Wigand); review and parade in foreground, buildings or town with mountains beyond in distance. Oblong; margins; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Abbildung einer Division Cavallerie als Infanterie der Kænigl: Franzæsischen Hülffs-Völcker wie selbige Ano 1741 auf ...

Engraving by (and after?) Weigel; view of busy tent encampment, women cooking, carrying bundles, etc., men and women visitors in the center foreground. Engraving by (and after?) Weigel; view of busy tent encampment, women cooking, carrying bundles, etc., men and women visitors in the center foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Abbildung des Treffens zwischen den Kaÿs: und Weinmar: Frantz: Armee unter Comando deren Gen. Lamboy und Guebrion, de...

5th in set of 5 wood-engraved plates by Merian, of battle scenes (originally published in Merian, 'Theatrum Europaeum', Frankfurt, 1652). Battle of Kempen; bird's-eye view of large battle in countryside, at bend of road; small villages in upper background. 5th in set of 5 wood-engraved plates by Merian, of battle scenes (originally published in Merian, 'Theatrum Europaeum', Frankfurt, 1652). Battle of Kempen; bird's-eye view of large battle in countryside, at bend of road; small villages in upper background. Unbound; margins; edges browned, some spotting; in brown slipcase, white label "17th century European battle prints".

Abbildung des Stuck=Schiesens welches auf gnädigen Befehl eines Hochlöblihen Magistrats der Kayserlichen Freyen Reich...

View of tent encampment surrounded by earthwork fortificationson plain, landscape background, men and women spectators in foreground; key below with, obverse and reverse of medal. View of tent encampment surrounded by earthwork fortificationson plain, landscape background, men and women spectators in foreground; key below with, obverse and reverse of medal. Part of a larger set of 14 engravings and one watercolor, all mounted, or processions, views, etc. at various periods between 1592 and 1733. In 1/2 green morocco and green cloth stamped gold "Nürnberger Stückschiessen - 1592-1733".

Abbildung des Stuck=Schiesens welches auf gnädigen Befehl eines Hochlöblihen Magistrats der Kayserlichen Freyen Reich...

View of exhibition-ground and encampment on plain, landscape background, men and women spectators in foreground. Decoration of vignettes of arms above, obverse and reverse of medal shown below View of exhibition-ground and encampment on plain, landscape background, men and women spectators in foreground. Decoration of vignettes of arms above, obverse and reverse of medal shown below Part of a larger set of 14 engravings and one watercolor, all mounted, or processions, views, etc. at various periods between 1592 and 1733. In 1/2 green morocco and green cloth stamped gold "Nürnberger Stückschiessen - 1592-1733".

Abbildung des Stuck-Schiefens, so auf Gnädigen Befehl eines Höchlöb Magistrats des Freyen Reichs Stadt Nürnberg: Ao. ...

View of arena and pavilions on plain, various events in progress, small figures of spectators in foreground, decoration of trophies and arms above Part of a larger set of 14 engravings and one watercolor, all mounted, or processions, views, etc. at various periods between 1592 and 1733. Large oblong folio; bound in 1/2 green morocco and green cloth stamped gold "Nürnberger Stückschiessen - 1592-1733".

Abbildung des Rückzugs Ihro Römisch-Kaiserlichen Maÿestät Franz II von dem Dom nach dem Römer, nebst den Verrichtunge...

Engraving by Georg Vogel after Gabler; Coronation celebrations with guards massed in city square, Emperor, under canopy, and procession passing at right, numerous men, women and children spectators in square, on balconies, at windows, wine fountain in foreground with people rushing to fill tankards, jugs, hats, bread being given out, etc.. Engraving by Georg Vogel after Gabler; Coronation celebrations with guards massed in city square, Emperor, under canopy, and procession passing at right, numerous men, women and children spectators in square, on balconies, at windows, wine fountain in foreground with people rushing to fill tankards, jugs, hats, bread being given out, etc.. Large oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Presented, 1979 by John Hay Library.

Abbildung der Statt Budissin oder Bautzen, wie dieselbe von Ch. F. Durchl. zu Sachsen erobert worden in Sept. Anno 1620

Copper engraving, unsigned; Elector of Saxony and mounted officers in foreground, perspective view of besieged and burning city in background. From: 'Theatrum Europaeum', 1635. Copper engraving, unsigned; Elector of Saxony and mounted officers in foreground, perspective view of besieged and burning city in background. From: 'Theatrum Europaeum', 1635. Oblong medium folio; margins; edges worn; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956.

Abbildung der neuen Policey Wacht, oder Rumorknechte in Nürnbg. Ao. 1802 ...

Copper-engraving by and after Köllner; 2 gendarmes walking in street, extended caption or explanation below. Copper-engraving by and after Köllner; 2 gendarmes walking in street, extended caption or explanation below. Narrow upright, matted medium folio; plate mark, margins. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Abbildung der Königlichen Böhmischen Krone: Vorstellung des Einzugs der Könighlichen Böhmischen Krone

Hand-colored slightly crude copper-engraving; 2 rows of coronation procession, showing coaches and military escort, illustration of crown, sword and scepter above. Hand-colored slightly crude copper-engraving; 2 rows of coronation procession, showing coaches and military escort, illustration of crown, sword and scepter above. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed; creased, corners repaired. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1959.

Abbildung der Kays. Haubt- und Residenz-Stadt Wienn in Osterreich/ wie sie vom Türckischen Gross-Vezier den 14. July ...

Etching (by and after Lerch?); perspective panorama of siege and bombardment of city, showing Turkish troops in foreground, some massacring men, women and children at right. Etching (by and after Lerch?); perspective panorama of siege and bombardment of city, showing Turkish troops in foreground, some massacring men, women and children at right. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; creased. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Abaujwarer Banderium

Abaujwarer Banderium

Brown University

16th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in royal blue uniform, gold trim, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. 16th of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in royal blue uniform, gold trim, facing left, on horse with scarlet saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. New York, Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger

A3. Uniforme der General Majors von der Cavallerie und Infanterie

One of a collection of 26 ink drawings of uniform coats, showing detail of lace and braid, of generals and staff officers. One of a collection of 26 ink drawings of uniform coats, showing detail of lace and braid, of generals and staff officers. Small, unbound; in tan paper wrapper inscribed in ink "Prinz Xavier's Neuorganisation 1764"; yellowed, soiled; in green cloth slipcase, yellow leather label stamped gold "Saxony. Designs for Uniforms of General Staff". Paris, Grangiée sale, 1968.