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

9th (the Queen's Royal) Regt. of Light Dragoons, Lancers. 1846

One of a pair of color lithographs by and after Lynch from originals by Martens; uniform groups, outdoors. See also: 13th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons. 1846. One of a pair of color lithographs by and after Lynch from originals by Martens; uniform groups, outdoors. See also: 13th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons. 1846. Large upright, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

9th - the Queen's Royal - Lancers, 1850

Original watercolor signed and dated 'M.A. Hayes 1850'; group of mounted and standing figures outdoors, showing officers in dress and undress uniforms, troopers. Original watercolor signed and dated 'M.A. Hayes 1850'; group of mounted and standing figures outdoors, showing officers in dress and undress uniforms, troopers. Oblong folio, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1972. title provided by cataloger

9e Regt. d'Infie. de Ligne Napolitaine: fusilier gde. tenue, 1812

57th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in white uniform, red trim, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle. 57th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in white uniform, red trim, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.

9e Hussards Brigadier

9e Hussards Brigadier

Brown University

One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword, standing.

99th Bomber Squadron

99th Bomber Squadron

Brown University

Watercolor and ink drawing done in Algeria; airplane sitting on ground, figures around

96e Regiment

96e Regiment

Brown University

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figures in red, white and blue each holding rifle. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly by Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figures in red, white and blue each holding rifle. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; some slight staining. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

95th Rifle Brigade

95th Rifle Brigade

Brown University

14th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); 3 infantrymen in dark green uniforms, cloth caps, advancing through rocky hills; pencil note on verso: "95th Rifle Brigade". 14th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); 3 infantrymen in dark green uniforms, cloth caps, advancing through rocky hills; pencil note on verso: "95th Rifle Brigade". Oblong and upright, 61 pieces; a few soiled; in folio red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

95. Sutherland Highlanders (sergeant, review order)

5th in suite of 5 watercolors signed by Pickering; standing uniform figure in kilt, with grounded rifle, outdoors. 5th in suite of 5 watercolors signed by Pickering; standing uniform figure in kilt, with grounded rifle, outdoors. Oval, matted; margins; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1954. series title provided by cataloger

94e. Regt. Dillon, Irlandais. 1757

One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking ) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red and white holding rifle. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking ) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red and white holding rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.

93rd Highlanders. Sepoy Rebellion

4th in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; 2 standing Highlanders in gray coats, kilts, with grounded rifles; 1 frontal, 1 back view. 4th in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; 2 standing Highlanders in gray coats, kilts, with grounded rifles; 1 frontal, 1 back view. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.

93rd Highlanders. Sepoy Rebellion

3rd in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; back view, 2 standing Highlanders in gray coats, kilts, with grounded rifles. 3rd in collection of 15 watercolors of uniform figures, by Lawson, after original documents; back view, 2 standing Highlanders in gray coats, kilts, with grounded rifles. Small, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather labels st. gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents". London, Lawson, 1958.

93rd Highlanders. Officer, c. 1835

Original watercolor signed and dated by R. Grouvel; standing uniform figure, left hand resting on grounded sword. Original watercolor signed and dated by R. Grouvel; standing uniform figure, left hand resting on grounded sword. Small upright; margins; slightly worn. Title supplied by cataloger. Presented, 1965, by Françoise Grouvel.

93rd Highlander in undress uniform, c. 1850

Unsigned original watercolor; standing figure in Highland uniform, arms folded, mountainous background. Unsigned original watercolor; standing figure in Highland uniform, arms folded, mountainous background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.

93rd (Sutherland) Highlanders

One of a pair of original watercolors signed with monogram A.B.; standing uniform figure. [See also: Royal Horse Artillery.] One of a pair of original watercolors signed with monogram A.B.; standing uniform figure. [See also: Royal Horse Artillery.] Small upright, matted; margins intact; clean.

92nd Highlander sitting on the ground, c. 1815

Original pencil and chalk drawing by E. Crofts; Highlander with rifle, sitting on the ground, rear view. Study for painting Original pencil and chalk drawing by E. Crofts; Highlander with rifle, sitting on the ground, rear view. Study for painting Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

92nd Gordon Highlanders (private, review order)

3rd in suite of 5 watercolors signed by Pickering; standing uniform figure in kilt, with grounded rifle, outdoors. 3rd in suite of 5 watercolors signed by Pickering; standing uniform figure in kilt, with grounded rifle, outdoors. Oval, matted; margins; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1954. series title provided by cataloger

92nd Gordon Highlanders (pipers)

4th in suite of 5 watercolors signed by Pickering; 2 standing uniform figures in kilts, playing bagpipes. 4th in suite of 5 watercolors signed by Pickering; 2 standing uniform figures in kilts, playing bagpipes. Oval, matted; margins; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1954. series title provided by cataloger

91st Argyllshire Highlanders (private, review order)

2nd in suite of 5 watercolors signed by Pickering; standing uniform figure in plaid trousers, standing at attention with grounded rifle, outdoors. 2nd in suite of 5 watercolors signed by Pickering; standing uniform figure in plaid trousers, standing at attention with grounded rifle, outdoors. Oval, matted; margins; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1954. series title provided by cataloger

91st Argyleshire Highlanders, 1864

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 3 standing uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 3 standing uniform figures. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

90th Foot (Cameronians - 26th Foot), c. 1854

Original unsigned watercolor by Simkin; uniform troops standing next to wounded Russian soldier on the ground. One of a collection of 45 watercolors. Original unsigned watercolor by Simkin; uniform troops standing next to wounded Russian soldier on the ground. One of a collection of 45 watercolors. Matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

90th Foot - Cameronians - uniforms, 1846, 1857, 1864

Original watercolor signed by Payne; 4 uniform figures from 1846 (2), 1857 (tropical kit), and 1864. Original watercolor signed by Payne; 4 uniform figures from 1846 (2), 1857 (tropical kit), and 1864. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Francis Edwards, 1962. Title provided by cataloger.

9. Lin. Inf. Rgt Ysenburg Oberst 1809

17th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; standing figure of infantry officer in blue jacket, gold trim, white trousers, white and blue sash, facing right. 17th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; standing figure of infantry officer in blue jacket, gold trim, white trousers, white and blue sash, facing right. Small folio, unbound; clean; in blue portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold.

8th The King's Regiment, 1832

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

8th Regiment. Facings blue, officers lace gold

16th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of navy blue and white oblong uniform patch, with yellow stripe. 16th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of navy blue and white oblong uniform patch, with yellow stripe. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

8th Regiment

8th Regiment

Brown University

15th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, black facings, gold trim, with shouldered rifle. 15th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, black facings, gold trim, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

8th Light Dragoon

8th Light Dragoon

Brown University

4th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; profile view, standing figure of dragoon in light blue jacket, white trousers, facing left. 4th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; profile view, standing figure of dragoon in light blue jacket, white trousers, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

8th Light Dragoon

8th Light Dragoon

Brown University

5th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; profile view, standing figure of dragoon in light blue jacket, white trousers, facing right. 5th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; profile view, standing figure of dragoon in light blue jacket, white trousers, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

8th King's Royal Irish Hussars, 1852

Original watercolor signed by Simkin. One mounted and one standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed by Simkin. One mounted and one standing uniform figure. Medium upright folio; matted; surface dirt. London, Parker Gallery.