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

9th Lancers: 1868

9th Lancers: 1868

Brown University

4th in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with lance, frontal view. 4th in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with lance, frontal view. Upright, matted with 5 others; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers: 1842

9th Lancers: 1842

Brown University

2nd in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure, facing forward. 2nd in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure, facing forward. Upright, matted with 5 others; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers: 1839

9th Lancers: 1839

Brown University

5th in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure, motioning with gloved right hand. 5th in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure, motioning with gloved right hand. Upright, matted with 5 others; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers: 1825

9th Lancers: 1825

Brown University

1st in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure, leaning toward right from saddle. 1st in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure, leaning toward right from saddle. Upright, matted with 5 others; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers: 1819

9th Lancers: 1819

Brown University

4th in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure facing left, patting horse's neck. 4th in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure facing left, patting horse's neck. Upright, matted with 5 others; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers: 1815

9th Lancers: 1815

Brown University

2nd in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure facing forward, holding saber by its blade in right hand. 2nd in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure facing forward, holding saber by its blade in right hand. Upright, matted with 5 others; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers: 1804

9th Lancers: 1804

Brown University

6th in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure leaning left, slashing with saber. 6th in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure leaning left, slashing with saber. Upright, matted with 5 others; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers: 1794

9th Lancers: 1794

Brown University

5th in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure leaning left, slashing with saber. 5th in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure leaning left, slashing with saber. Upright, matted with 5 others; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers: 1742

9th Lancers: 1742

Brown University

3rd in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure facing left, holding reins in both hands. 3rd in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure facing left, holding reins in both hands. Upright, matted with 5 others; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers, c.1825

9th Lancers, c.1825

Brown University

Unsigned original watercolor (thought to be by Alken); lancer figure (not accurately drawn) on horse prancing towards left. Unsigned original watercolor (thought to be by Alken); lancer figure (not accurately drawn) on horse prancing towards left. Square, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

9th Lancers, c. 1885

9th Lancers, c. 1885

Brown University

Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with lance, on black horse facing right. Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with lance, on black horse facing right. Square, matted together with 3 others; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers, c. 1885

9th Lancers, c. 1885

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, one facing forward holding riding crop or cane, the other in rear view, wearing sword, pointing toward right. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, one facing forward holding riding crop or cane, the other in rear view, wearing sword, pointing toward right. Square, matted together with 3 others; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers, c. 1885

9th Lancers, c. 1885

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 2 uniform figures, one standing at attention with lance, the other standing, holding sword. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 2 uniform figures, one standing at attention with lance, the other standing, holding sword. Square, matted together with 3 others; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers, c. 1885

9th Lancers, c. 1885

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with riding crop, 1 blowing bugle. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with riding crop, 1 blowing bugle. Square, matted together with 3 others; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers, 1897

9th Lancers, 1897

Brown University

Original wash drawing signed by R.C. W(oodville); mounted uniform figure, riding towards left, lighting cigarette. Original wash drawing signed by R.C. W(oodville); mounted uniform figure, riding towards left, lighting cigarette. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

9th Lancers, 1850

9th Lancers, 1850

Brown University

3rd in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with lance, rear view. 3rd in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with lance, rear view. Upright, matted with 5 others; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers, 1825

9th Lancers, 1825

Brown University

4th in set of 4 original watercolors signed by Wymer; 1 mounted figure, holding horse for standing uniform figure looking through field glass 4th in set of 4 original watercolors signed by Wymer; 1 mounted figure, holding horse for standing uniform figure looking through field glass Upright, matted with 3 others; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers, 1825

9th Lancers, 1825

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Simkin. 2 mounted and standing uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Simkin. 2 mounted and standing uniform figures. Upright; matted; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

9th Lancers, 1820

9th Lancers, 1820

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated by Luard; standing uniform figure, outdoors, pointing with right hand, battle on plain in distance. Original watercolor signed and dated by Luard; standing uniform figure, outdoors, pointing with right hand, battle on plain in distance. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

9th Lancers, 1818

9th Lancers, 1818

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 3 standing cavalrymen attending to large group of horses. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 3 standing cavalrymen attending to large group of horses. Oblong small folio, matted; no margins; edges soiled. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancers officers, c. 1818

Original watercolor signed by Heath; 2 standing figures, outdoors, showing front and rear of uniform, soldier in stable dress leading off horse at right. Original watercolor signed by Heath; 2 standing figures, outdoors, showing front and rear of uniform, soldier in stable dress leading off horse at right. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

9th Lancers Officer, 1830

Watercolor (copy) after Hull, signed E. Hull and dated 1830; mounted uniform figure, outdoors, facing right. Watercolor (copy) after Hull, signed E. Hull and dated 1830; mounted uniform figure, outdoors, facing right. Small upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

9th Lancers officer

9th Lancers officer

Brown University

Original gouache caricature initialed W.D.A.R.; elongated lancer officer mounted on elongated or tall horse. Original gouache caricature initialed W.D.A.R.; elongated lancer officer mounted on elongated or tall horse. Small square, matted; margins; slightly yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

9th Lancers and 7th Hussars, 1825

Color lithograph signed and dated by Hull; 2 mounted uniform figures, outdoors. Color lithograph signed and dated by Hull; 2 mounted uniform figures, outdoors. Oblong, matted; margins trimmed. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

9th Lancers

9th Lancers

Brown University

One of a collection of original watercolors (for plates in the Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion) of standing uniform figure. Unsigned (by Heath). One of a collection of original watercolors (for plates in the Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion) of standing uniform figure. Unsigned (by Heath). Upright folio; margins. Series title supplied by cataloger.

9th Lancers

9th Lancers

Brown University

6th in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure looking toward left, 1 hand on back of saddle. 6th in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure looking toward left, 1 hand on back of saddle. Upright, matted with 5 others; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

9th Lancer, c. 1820

9th Lancer, c. 1820

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing figure in maroon and blue uniform, holding grounded saber in scabbard, 5 smaller uniform figures in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing figure in maroon and blue uniform, holding grounded saber in scabbard, 5 smaller uniform figures in background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; water-stained. title provided by cataloger

9th Irregular Cavalry c. 1840: Daffahadar

9th in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; mounted lancer in red coat, blue turban, riding toward right. 9th in collection of 12 watercolor copies by Lawson of uniform figures, after original documents at Windsor castle library; mounted lancer in red coat, blue turban, riding toward right. Small, unbound, clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colours by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.

9th East Norfolk Regt., 1808

Original watercolor signed R. S(imkin); standing uniform figure facing left. Original watercolor signed R. S(imkin); standing uniform figure facing left. Upright; matted; margins; glue residue in margins; surface dirt. London, Parker Gallery.

9th Dragoons, 1751

9th Dragoons, 1751

Brown University

1st in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with rifle, facing right. 1st in set of 6 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with rifle, facing right. Upright, matted with 5 others; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger