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

7th--Queen's Own--Hussars

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 2 mounted figures, 2 standing figures in the distance, 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 2 mounted figures, 2 standing figures in the distance, signed R. Wymer. Oblong folio; matted; no margins; some foxing. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

7th--Princess Royal's--Dragoon Guards, 1892

Original watercolor on gray paper signed and dated by Copeland; mounted uniform figure, outdoors, facing left. Original watercolor on gray paper signed and dated by Copeland; mounted uniform figure, outdoors, facing left. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

7th Royal Fusiliers, 1742-1916: Composite

One of 4 original composite watercolors signed by Simkin, showing uniform figures and groups. One of 4 original composite watercolors signed by Simkin, showing uniform figures and groups. Large upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

7th Royal Fusileers

7th Royal Fusileers

Brown University

One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Figure on left in red and gray leaning on rifle; figure on right in blue and gray with sword. One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Figure on left in red and gray leaning on rifle; figure on right in blue and gray with sword. Large, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled and yellowed. "British Uniforms. Original Water-colours, c. 1870." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

7th Regt 1853 (full dress)

Unsigned watercolor by Ebsworth showing 10 members of the regimental band. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Unsigned watercolor by Ebsworth showing 10 members of the regimental band. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Small folio. London, Francis Edwards, 1955 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/)

7th Regiment. Facings blue, officers lace gold

14th 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. 14th 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. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

7th Regiment, New York State Militia, c. 1905

Sepia photograph of Militia officers on horseback on the street in front of apartment buildings, bystanders and a horse drawn carriage in the background. Sepia photograph of Militia officers on horseback on the street in front of apartment buildings, bystanders and a horse drawn carriage in the background. Small oblong folio; no margins; clean.

7th regiment grand rounds: as played by C.A. Cappa's 7th Reg't Band

composed by S. Markstein ; arranged by C.A. Cappa. Caption title. For piano, arranged by C.A. Cappa. Title page lithographic illustration: soldiers at attention, carrying bayonets, under trees. "As performed with great success at the "Iron Pier Coney Island," "Central Park Concerts," etc. by the 7th Reg't Band, C.A. Cappa, musical director."--cover.

7th Regiment

7th Regiment

Brown University

13th 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, navy blue facings, with shouldered rifle. 13th 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, navy blue facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

7th Queen's Own Hussars

7th Queen's Own Hussars

Brown University

5th in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure of hussar, outdoors; troop of hussars charging toward right in background. 5th in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure of hussar, outdoors; troop of hussars charging toward right in background. Folio and large folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

7th Queen's Own Hussars

7th Queen's Own Hussars

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1877. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1877. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Small upright folio, matted, surface dirt. London, Parker Gallery.

7th Queen's Own Hussars

7th Queen's Own Hussars

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Simkin. Mounted and standing uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Simkin. Mounted and standing uniform figures. Upright medium folio, matted, surface dirt. London, Parker Gallery.

7th Hussars. c. 1830

7th Hussars. c. 1830

Brown University

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 figure, signed RW and dated 1883. 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 figure, signed RW and dated 1883. One of 3 watercolors matted together; painted on tan paper; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger.

7th Hussars: Composite - 1822, 1843, 1820, 1814, 1796

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 4 standing and one mounted figure, 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 4 standing and one mounted figure, unsigned. Upright folio; one of 3 watercolors matted together; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

7th Hussars--Officer--sketch by Dighton - for picture at Windsor ...

Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by R. Dighton (copy?); uniform figure of mounted officer, 3 smaller mounted figures in right background. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by R. Dighton (copy?); uniform figure of mounted officer, 3 smaller mounted figures in right background. Large, matted; no margins; clean.

7th Hussars or Queen's Own

One of a collection of 21 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. One of a collection of 21 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "W.Heath. British Uniforms. c. 1827"; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

7th Hussars officer, c. 1825

Original unsigned watercolor of officer on prancing horse, facing towards left. Original unsigned watercolor of officer on prancing horse, facing towards left. Small upright, inset in white paper and matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

7th Hussars 1815

7th Hussars 1815

Brown University

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 figure, 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 one mounted figure, unsigned. Upright matted together, margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

7th Hussars

7th Hussars

Brown University

2nd in collection of 8 hand-colored plates of uniforms; mounted figure of hussar in red jacket, blue trousers, waving sabre, facing left, outdoors; smaller hussar figure in lower right background. 2nd in collection of 8 hand-colored plates of uniforms; mounted figure of hussar in red jacket, blue trousers, waving sabre, facing left, outdoors; smaller hussar figure in lower right background. Unbound; in red leatherette portfolio stamped gold "J. Wisehart. British Military Costume, c.1845"; slightly soiled. London, Peter Young, 1946.

7th Hussars

7th Hussars

Brown University

3rd in collection of 5 (of 11?) hand-colored aquatint plates by Marks; mounted uniform figure charging toward left with sword drawn, other soldiers, tent, etc. in background. 3rd in collection of 5 (of 11?) hand-colored aquatint plates by Marks; mounted uniform figure charging toward left with sword drawn, other soldiers, tent, etc. in background. Matted; margins trimmed; soiled. From 'Military Costumes', Plate 2. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Series title provided by cataloger.

7th Fusiliers, 2nd Batt. 1870

Watercolor signed by Simkin; regimental band marching down country lane. Mounted in W. Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh of Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Watercolor signed by Simkin; regimental band marching down country lane. Mounted in W. Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh of Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Small folio. London, Francis Edwards, 1955 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/)

7th Fusiliers, 1869

7th Fusiliers, 1869

Brown University

Unsigned watercolor by Ebsworth showing group of 5 soldiers including two bandsmen, a standard bearer, boy bugler, and infantryman. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Unsigned watercolor by Ebsworth showing group of 5 soldiers including two bandsmen, a standard bearer, boy bugler, and infantryman. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Small folio. London, Francis Edwards, 1955 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/)

7th Fusiliers 1877

7th Fusiliers 1877

Brown University

Unsigned ink sketch with some color by Ebsworth showing 3 figures with various notes on uniforms. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Unsigned ink sketch with some color by Ebsworth showing 3 figures with various notes on uniforms. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Small folio. London, Francis Edwards, 1955 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/)

7th Dragoons, 1806 (rear view)

4th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 7th Dragoons 4th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 7th Dragoons

7th Dragoon Guards, 1835

4th in collection of 5 watercolors on brown board initialed by W.R.R.; standing uniform figure, hands on hilt of grounded sword. 4th in collection of 5 watercolors on brown board initialed by W.R.R.; standing uniform figure, hands on hilt of grounded sword. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Series title provided by cataloger.

7th D.G.

7th D.G.

Brown University

8th of 9 hand-colored etched plate by and after Heath; mounted uniform figure of dragoon, facing left, drinking from small cup offered by woman in doorway, town in background. 8th of 9 hand-colored etched plate by and after Heath; mounted uniform figure of dragoon, facing left, drinking from small cup offered by woman in doorway, town in background. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather backstrip stamped gold "W. Heath. British Uniforms 1827. Manor Grove Series".

7th Coast Sepoys (Madras): from painting of Capt.Jolland & native officer 1770/71 by Tilly Kettle

1st in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; 2 standing figures of British and Indian officers, in blue jackets, red trim, white trousers, standing by seashore; ship on horizon. 1st in collection of 14 watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Lawson, after original documents; 2 standing figures of British and Indian officers, in blue jackets, red trim, white trousers, standing by seashore; ship on horizon. 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, 1959.

7th - Queen's Own - Hussars charging, 1878

Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; hussars on maneuvers charging toward left in countryside. Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; hussars on maneuvers charging toward left in countryside. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Maggs, 1952. title provided by cataloger

7er Bon. de Zouaves 1834: tambour & lieutenant

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of zouave drummer and officer, in blue jacket and coat, respectively, red pantaloons and trousers. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of zouave drummer and officer, in blue jacket and coat, respectively, red pantaloons and trousers. Unbound; in blue marble board portfolio with gouache cover design, blue cloth back, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

7e halve grenadiers

7e halve grenadiers

Brown University

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1792 by Langendijk. Figure on left seated on bench and drinking from bottle; figure on right with hand partially extended. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and dated 1792 by Langendijk. Figure on left seated on bench and drinking from bottle; figure on right with hand partially extended. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.