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

7e halve brigade grenadiers

One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and hated 1801 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue and white, one on left with rifle speaking to one right seated on bench. One of a collection of 74 original mounted gouache drawings signed and hated 1801 by Langendijk of uniform groups and figures. Two figures in blue and white, one on left with rifle speaking to one right seated on bench. 3/4 red morocco stamped and tooled gold and marble boards; fine condition. Hamburg, Koch auction, 1974.

7e Dragoons, 1793

7e Dragoons, 1793

Brown University

1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; mounted trooper riding left, other soldiers and tents in background 1 of 13 hand-colored engraved plates and watercolors after Hoffmann; mounted trooper riding left, other soldiers and tents in background Upright folio. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961. 7e Dragoons, 1793, 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/)

79th or Cameron Highlanders

Hand-colored etched plate by Heath after Capt. Unetts; 3 uniform figures in foreground, smaller figures drilling in parade ground or courtyard in background. Hand-colored etched plate by Heath after Capt. Unetts; 3 uniform figures in foreground, smaller figures drilling in parade ground or courtyard in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

79th Highlander officers, c. 1820

Unsigned original pencil drawing; 2 officer figures in foreground, soldiers forming battle square in right background. Unsigned original pencil drawing; 2 officer figures in foreground, soldiers forming battle square in right background. Oblong; margins; clean, creased. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1962.

79th Foot. Officer of Flank Company, c. 1840

Original unsigned watercolor on oval gray board; standing uniform figure of officer, outdoors, private in right background. Original unsigned watercolor on oval gray board; standing uniform figure of officer, outdoors, private in right background. Oval upright, matted; no margins; faded. London, Parker Gallery, 1972. Title provided by cataloger.

79th Cameron Highlanders--1825--Full dress. Cameronians [sic]

One of a pair of ink and watercolor drawings, one signed by Newhouse; uniform groups. [See also: Full parade dress, Cadet Academy, R.M.A., Woolwich.] One of a pair of ink and watercolor drawings, one signed by Newhouse; uniform groups. [See also: Full parade dress, Cadet Academy, R.M.A., Woolwich.] Small, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

79th Cameron Highlanders (officer, review order)

1st in suite of 5 watercolors signed by Pickering; standing uniform figure in kilt and hat, holding claymore, outdoors. 1st in suite of 5 watercolors signed by Pickering; standing uniform figure in kilt and hat, holding claymore, outdoors. Oval, matted; margins; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1954. series title provided by cataloger

79th [Highlanders]

79th [Highlanders]

Brown University

3rd of 9 hand-colored etched plates by and after Heath; battle scene, officer opening gate and discovering dead drummer-boy in foreground, line of troops firing in background. 3rd of 9 hand-colored etched plates by and after Heath; battle scene, officer opening gate and discovering dead drummer-boy in foreground, line of troops firing in background. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather backstrip stamped gold "W. Heath. British Uniforms 1827. Manor Grove Series".

79th - Highland-Cameron Volunteers - Regiment 1799

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 2 standing uniform figures of officer and private. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; 2 standing uniform figures of officer and private. Upright medium folio, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1973. Title provided by cataloger.

76th Regiment: Private, 1832

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; sranding uniform figure, holding grounded rifle with fixed bayonet. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; sranding uniform figure, holding grounded rifle with fixed bayonet. Upright, matted; margins; slight staining or foxing to edges. title provided by cataloger

76th Regiment: Officer, 1832

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; standing uniform figure, holding sword with point to ground. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; standing uniform figure, holding sword with point to ground. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. title provided by cataloger

76th Regiment, 1832: Field Officer

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, facing left, outdoors. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, facing left, outdoors. Upright folio, matted; margins; edges slightly soiled. title provided by cataloger

75th, May 1869

75th, May 1869

Brown University

Original sepia photograph showing one soldier lying on the floor with a dog, 4 other seated at a table, and 5 Indian and Chinese servants standing behind them. Original sepia photograph showing one soldier lying on the floor with a dog, 4 other seated at a table, and 5 Indian and Chinese servants standing behind them. Small oblong folio; no margins; clean.

75th Foot. The Gordon Highlanders

Original watercolor signed by Norie of standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed by Norie of standing uniform figure. Upright; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

75th Foot, Sept. 1872

75th Foot, Sept. 1872

Brown University

Original sepia photograph of officers of the 75th Regiment of Foot outside a building some standing and some seated with flowers and trees surrounding them. Original sepia photograph of officers of the 75th Regiment of Foot outside a building some standing and some seated with flowers and trees surrounding them. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed close; clean.

75th Foot, May 1869

75th Foot, May 1869

Brown University

Original photograph of a group of soldiers standing and seated around tables with glasses of drinks on them, while Indian and Chinese servants stand in the background. Original photograph of a group of soldiers standing and seated around tables with glasses of drinks on them, while Indian and Chinese servants stand in the background. Small oblong folio; no margins; clean.

75th Foot Singapore 1870

Original sepia photograph of 75th Regiment of Foot standing in a field, an officer in front on horseback. Original sepia photograph of 75th Regiment of Foot standing in a field, an officer in front on horseback. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed close; left side of image faded; clean.

75th Company 11 June 1874

Original sepia photograph of the 75th Regiment of Foot outdoors, about half seated and half standing. Original sepia photograph of the 75th Regiment of Foot outdoors, about half seated and half standing. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed close; clean.

75th China, 1869

75th China, 1869

Brown University

Original photograph of a group of men and women standing, sitting, and lying on the ground with champagne bottles on the ground in front of them; one wears regimental cap of regiment. Original photograph of a group of men and women standing, sitting, and lying on the ground with champagne bottles on the ground in front of them; one wears regimental cap of regiment. Small square photo; margins cut; clean.

75th China 1869

75th China 1869

Brown University

Original sepia photograph of a wedding party. 4 soldiers sitting on the ground, along with a girl. 3 older girls and 2 women seated on chairs with the bride and groom. One woman and 12 men standing behind including one naval officer, outdoors with trees behind. Original sepia photograph of a wedding party. 4 soldiers sitting on the ground, along with a girl. 3 older girls and 2 women seated on chairs with the bride and groom. One woman and 12 men standing behind including one naval officer, outdoors with trees behind. Small oblong folio; margins trimmed unevenly; clean.

74th Regiment March

74th Regiment March

Brown University

composed by George F. Hedge. For piano. Cover title. "Respectfully inscribed to the officers & members of the 74th Rgt. N.G.S.N.Y."--cover. Cover lithographic illustration by Clay, Cosack & Co.: bust portrait of officer.

74th Highland Regiment of Foot: officers

Original watercolor signed by Norie of 2 standing uniform figures, on facing right, and one viewed from rear. Original watercolor signed by Norie of 2 standing uniform figures, on facing right, and one viewed from rear. Upright; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

73rd, Perthshire, Regiment, c. 1860

Original watercolor signed by Norie; troops skirmishing at country fence on manoeuvres. Original watercolor signed by Norie; troops skirmishing at country fence on manoeuvres. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1970.

73rd New York Volunteers (2nd Fire Zouaves). Private 1864

One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Figure in blue with rifle. One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Figure in blue with rifle. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

73rd New York Volunteers (2nd Fire Zouaves). Officer, 1861

One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Officer in blue holding sword in right hand. One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Officer in blue holding sword in right hand. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

72nd Seaforth Highlanders on maneuvers, c. 1865

Original watercolor signed by Norie; Highlanders with officer and trumpeter in rifle practice in countryside. Original watercolor signed by Norie; Highlanders with officer and trumpeter in rifle practice in countryside. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Francis Edwards, 1962. title provided by cataloger

72nd Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders

Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; 2 standing uniform figures, Highland dress, outdoors. Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; 2 standing uniform figures, Highland dress, outdoors. Small upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled.