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

8th Irish Dragoons, c. 1805

5th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 8th Irish Dragoons 5th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 8th Irish Dragoons

8th Irish Dragoons, 1807-8

Sixth of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 8th Irish Dragoons Sixth of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 8th Irish Dragoons

8th Hussars. Kettledrummer, c. 1910

One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of one mounted kettledrummer signed R.Wymer. One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of one mounted kettledrummer signed R.Wymer. Upright; matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger.

8th Hussars: Composite - 1742, 1804, 1814, 1836, 1847

One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 3 mounted and 2 standing figures, signed RW and dated 1880. One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 3 mounted and 2 standing figures, signed RW and dated 1880. Upright; painted on tan paper; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

8th Hussars: Composite - 1742, 1803, 1815, 1840, 1854

One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 3 mounted and 2 standing figures, unsigned. One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 3 mounted and 2 standing figures, unsigned. Upright folio; matted; margins; discolored and stained in margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

8th Hussars, 1880: Composite

One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one unsigned, of 3 mounted and 2 standing figures. One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one unsigned, of 3 mounted and 2 standing figures. Upright folio, painted on green paper; matted; margins; discolored and some staining in margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

8th Hussars and Sepoy 1857

Original tinted wash drawing signed by Payne; mounted hussar and walking sepoy infantryman, outdoors. Print of same image mounted on back of drawing. Original tinted wash drawing signed by Payne; mounted hussar and walking sepoy infantryman, outdoors. Print of same image mounted on back of drawing. Small, matted; no margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1958.

8th Hussars

8th Hussars

Brown University

2nd in collection of 10 original watercolors signed and dated by Simkin; standing profile uniform figure of hussar, in blue, holding grounded sabre, facing right. 2nd in collection of 10 original watercolors signed and dated by Simkin; standing profile uniform figure of hussar, in blue, holding grounded sabre, facing right. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. title provided by cataloger

8th Hussars

8th Hussars

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1875. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1875. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Small; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

8th Hussars

8th Hussars

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1878. Mounted uniform figure on rearing horse facing left. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1878. Mounted uniform figure on rearing horse facing left. Matted; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

8th Foot, King's Regiment, c. 1860

Original watercolor signed by Norie of 2 uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Norie of 2 uniform figures. Upright; matted; some yellowing and glue residue around edges. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

8th Foot King's Liverpool Regt. Costume, 1829

Original unsigned watercolor by Simkin of two uniform figures. Original unsigned watercolor by Simkin of two uniform figures. Small upright; margins; matted; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

8th Company National Guard quick step: as performed by the New-York Brass Band

composed and respectfully dedicated to the 8th Company N.G., Capt. H. G. Shumway by C. S. Grafulla. Cover title. Cover lithographic illustration by Endicott: Uniformed officers and soldiers on parade and at rest possibly as viewed at West Point ; image framed on right and left sides by canon, rifles and similar military equipment and insignia, and surmounted by a large patriotic crest / W.E. Launitz, 8th. N.G. Del. ; Lith. of Endicott.

8te de Regiment Koninklÿke Infanterie van Ligne

12th of 21 unsigned original watercolor drawings of standing figures in landscape background, showing uniforms under Louis Bonaparte; infantryman in white uniform, purple facings, black shako, with shouldered rifle. 12th of 21 unsigned original watercolor drawings of standing figures in landscape background, showing uniforms under Louis Bonaparte; infantryman in white uniform, purple facings, black shako, with shouldered rifle. Small folio; bound in 1/4 parchment lettered black on backstrip and marble boards; clean, one drawing spotted. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

8ème Régt. de Hussards: Ordonnance de création du 29 Septembre 1840

Colored lithograph after P.C., dated 11 avril 1852, à Fontainebleau, printed by Godard, numbered 38; 2 mounted hussars with kettle-drummer on parade. Colored lithograph after P.C., dated 11 avril 1852, à Fontainebleau, printed by Godard, numbered 38; 2 mounted hussars with kettle-drummer on parade. Oblong folio; top margin trimmed; very foxed.

89th Punjabis, Col. C.V. Mainwaring comdg.: now 1/8th Punjab Regt.

Gelatin POP print photograph; group portrait of Indian and British officers in uniform, outside dark wooden building (barracks?). Gelatin POP print photograph; group portrait of Indian and British officers in uniform, outside dark wooden building (barracks?). Oblong folio, on white board backing; margins; backing slightly soiled.

89th Foot, Infantry of Line, 1830

3rd in collection of 5 watercolors on brown board initialed by W.R.R.; standing uniform figure. 3rd in collection of 5 watercolors on brown board initialed by W.R.R.; standing uniform figure. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1951. Series title provided by cataloger.

88th Foot

88th Foot

Brown University

46th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; back view, standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, blue trousers, holding horsewhip, facing left. 46th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; back view, standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, blue trousers, holding horsewhip, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

88th Foot

88th Foot

Brown University

47th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; back view, standing figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, wearing pack, facing left. 47th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; back view, standing figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, wearing pack, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

87th, the Prince of Wales's Irish Regiment, 1793: Officer, Light Company

Original watercolor (or gouache?) on gray board, signed by Simkin; standing uniform figure, holding saber in scabbard, facing right. Original watercolor (or gouache?) on gray board, signed by Simkin; standing uniform figure, holding saber in scabbard, facing right. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean.

87th Royal Irish Fusiliers, 1832

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; standing uniform figure with sword. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; standing uniform figure with sword. Upright, matted; matgins trimmed; clean. title provided by cataloger

85th, the Bucks Volunteers Light Infantry, 1808

Original watercolor drawing signed by Simkin; officer and 2 privates, outdoors. Original watercolor drawing signed by Simkin; officer and 2 privates, outdoors. Oblong folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

85th Bn. Hqs., France: Apr. '45

Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by artist; Army shelter with improvised green tent walls and boardwalk, solders and tent encampment, trees in background. Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by artist; Army shelter with improvised green tent walls and boardwalk, solders and tent encampment, trees in background. Oblong folio; no margins; clean.

85th Battalion, France

85th Battalion, France

Brown University

Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by artist; several large green Army tents, under trees. Original ink and watercolor sketch, signed and dated by artist; several large green Army tents, under trees. Oblong folio; no margins; clean.

85th Battalion Headquarters - France

Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed by artist; 2 soldiers sleeping on bunk, packs, cooking utensils etc. on either side. Original ink and watercolor drawing, signed by artist; 2 soldiers sleeping on bunk, packs, cooking utensils etc. on either side. Oblong small folio; no margins; clean.

80th Foot. Light Co.

80th Foot. Light Co.

Brown University

44th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; profile view, standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, taking something from small bag, facing right. 44th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; profile view, standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, taking something from small bag, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

8. Lin. Inf. Rgt. Herzog Pius Füsilier 1812

3rd in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; side view of standing infantryman loading grounded rifle, in blue jacket, white trousers, wearing pack, etc. 3rd in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; side view of standing infantryman loading grounded rifle, in blue jacket, white trousers, wearing pack, etc. Small folio, unbound; clean; in blue portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold.

7th--Queen's Own--Hussars, 1823

One of a pair of original ink and watercolor drawings signed and dated by R.T. Macdonald; mounted hussar facing left, outdoors. [See also: Officer of the Rifle Brigade, 1830.] One of a pair of original ink and watercolor drawings signed and dated by R.T. Macdonald; mounted hussar facing left, outdoors. [See also: Officer of the Rifle Brigade, 1830.] Small upright, matted together; margins intact; slightly soiled. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker, Gallery 1951.