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

71st Regiment, New York State Militia, c.1905

Sepia photograph of two soldiers on horseback in foreground, soldiers standing at attention behind, and in front of N.Y.C. apartment buildings. Sepia photograph of two soldiers on horseback in foreground, soldiers standing at attention behind, and in front of N.Y.C. apartment buildings. Small oblong folio; no margins; clean.

71st Highland Light Infantry: Officer, c. 1835

Original unsigned watercolor; officer, 3/4-length, shako under arm. Original unsigned watercolor; officer, 3/4-length, shako under arm. Large upright, matted; margins intact; yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.

71st Highland Light Infantry, 1857

Original unsigned watercolor (by Anderson); standing uniform figure. Original unsigned watercolor (by Anderson); standing uniform figure. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

71st Highland Light Infantry

Original watercolor signed by Norie of uniform figure leaning against a tree stump. Original watercolor signed by Norie of uniform figure leaning against a tree stump. Upright; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

71st (Highland) Regt. of Foot (Light Infantry)

Color lithograph by Day & Son after Follitt, published May 13, 1844; soldiers in action in countryside, showing marching order. Color lithograph by Day & Son after Follitt, published May 13, 1844; soldiers in action in countryside, showing marching order. Upright medium folio, matted; margins margins soiled and slightly foxed. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

70th Regiment. Facings black, officers lace gold

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

70th Regiment

70th Regiment

Brown University

139th 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, with shouldered rifle. 139th 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, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

7. Lin. Inf. Rgt Fürst Lëwenstein: 1. Schütz Kamp 1811

5th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; figure of infantryman standing at attention with grounded rifle, in blue jacket, white trousers, pink trim. 5th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; figure of infantryman standing at attention with grounded rifle, in blue jacket, white trousers, pink trim. Small folio, unbound; clean; in blue portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold.

7 de Regiment Koninklÿke Infanterie van Ligne

11th of 21 unsigned original watercolor drawings of standing figures in landscape background, showing uniforms under Louis Bonaparte; infantryman in white uniform, yellow facings, black shako, with shouldered rifle. 11th of 21 unsigned original watercolor drawings of standing figures in landscape background, showing uniforms under Louis Bonaparte; infantryman in white uniform, yellow 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.

6th Regiment. Facings deep yellow, officers lace silver

12th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of light brown oblong uniform patch, with yellow and red stripes. 12th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of light brown oblong uniform patch, with yellow and red stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

6th Regiment of Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers). 1827

9th of 9 hand-colored etched plates by and after Heath; mounted uniform figure of dragoon, facing left, drinking from small cup offered by woman in doorway, town in background. 9th of 9 hand-colored etched plates 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".

6th Regiment

6th Regiment

Brown University

11th 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, light brown facings, with shouldered rifle. 11th 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, light brown facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

6th Rajputanas, c. 1914.

8th in collection of 8 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) of uniform figures, after original drawings; standing figure of drummer in dark green uniform and turban, red trim, playing drum. 8th in collection of 8 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) of uniform figures, after original drawings; standing figure of drummer in dark green uniform and turban, red trim, playing drum. Narrow, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold, "Indian State Troops..." London, Lawson, 1959.

6th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 1862: Sergeant

Color print of original signed watercolor by Lelièpvre; mounted U.S. cavalryman charging with lance near broken drum, 2 smaller cavalry figures in background. Color print of original signed watercolor by Lelièpvre; mounted U.S. cavalryman charging with lance near broken drum, 2 smaller cavalry figures in background. Upright large folio, matted; narrow margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

6th or Warwickshire Regiment. Private, winter dress Canada

10th in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing private in winter dress facing forward. 10th in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing private in winter dress facing forward.

6th or Warwickshire Regiment. Negro Bandsman

5th in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing bandsman facing left. 5th in set of 10 watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals; standing bandsman facing left.

6th New York Volunteers (Wilson's Zouaves). Private, April-August 1861

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

6th Kings African Rifles: drum major, 1920

From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; drum major in khaki uniform, scarlet sash and fez, brown shoulder belt, holding baton. From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; drum major in khaki uniform, scarlet sash and fez, brown shoulder belt, holding baton. Small, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, red leather label st. gold "African regiments 1897-1957 - water colors by C.C.P. Lawson". London, Lawson, 1959.

6th King Edward Own's Cavalry (Late 6th Prince of Wales Bengal Cavalry)

1 of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in blue, red and khaki facing right. 1 of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in blue, red and khaki facing right. Unbound; in 1/2 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

6th Inniskilling Dragoons: Officer, c. 1830

Unsigned original watercolor (possibly by J.A. Atkinson); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat lying on ledge in background. Unsigned original watercolor (possibly by J.A. Atkinson); 3/4-length portrait in uniform, hat lying on ledge in background. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; slightly foxed and yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

6th Inniskilling Dragoons: officer in review order

Original watercolor signed by Simkin. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Original watercolor signed by Simkin. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Upright; matted; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

6th Inniskilling Dragoons, Waterloo, 1815

Original watercolor signed by Simkin. Charging group of uniform figures, one figure lying on ground, wounded. Original watercolor signed by Simkin. Charging group of uniform figures, one figure lying on ground, wounded. Oblong medium folio, matted, no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

6th Inniskilling Dragoons, 1825

Original watercolor signed by T.S. S(eccombe) and with date (of uniform) 1825; mounted uniform figure riding towards left. Original watercolor signed by T.S. S(eccombe) and with date (of uniform) 1825; mounted uniform figure riding towards left. Upright, matted; margins trimmed. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

6th Inniskilling Dragoons on maneuvers

One of a collection of 4 original watercolors signed by Norie of uniform groups and military scenes showing uniforms. 3 mounted figures speaking to uniform figure standing on ground; other mounted and dismounted figures in background along with tents. One of a collection of 4 original watercolors signed by Norie of uniform groups and military scenes showing uniforms. 3 mounted figures speaking to uniform figure standing on ground; other mounted and dismounted figures in background along with tents. Oblong folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

6th Inniskilling Dragoons

5th in collection of 8 chromolith. pl. of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing dragoon in scarlet jacket, black trousers, helmet, with hands on hilt of sword. 5th in collection of 8 chromolith. pl. of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing dragoon in scarlet jacket, black trousers, helmet, with hands on hilt of sword. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio st. gold. Paris, Cart, 1948.

6th Inniskilling Dragoons

22nd in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, signed by Benham; standing figure of dragoon in scarlet jacket, green trousers, gold trim, helmet, looking toward left. 22nd in collection of 22 original gouache paintings of uniform figures, signed by Benham; standing figure of dragoon in scarlet jacket, green trousers, gold trim, helmet, looking toward left. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom.

6th Inniskilling Dragoons

Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 2/1883. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 2/1883. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Upright medium folio; matted; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

6th Inniskilling

6th Inniskilling

Brown University

One of a collection of 19 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. Mounted trooper charging left One of a collection of 19 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. Mounted trooper charging left Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "W.Heath. British Uniforms. c. 1827"; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

6th Dragoons, Inniskillings, 1825

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 uniform figure, signed RW and dated 1885. 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 uniform figure, signed RW and dated 1885. Upright, matted; painted on tan paper; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery Title supplied by cataloger.