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

61st Foot

61st Foot

Brown University

42nd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, buff trousers, cocked hat, facing right with hand on hip. 42nd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of officer in scarlet jacket, buff trousers, cocked hat, facing right with hand on hip. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

60th--the King's Royal-Rifle Corps, c. 1830-1840

One of a collection of 5 unsigned original watercolors (attributed to Newhouse) of uniform groups. One of a collection of 5 unsigned original watercolors (attributed to Newhouse) of uniform groups. Upright medium folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

60th--the King's Royal-Rifle Corps, c. 1830-1840

One of a collection of 5 unsigned original watercolors (attributed to Newhouse) of uniform groups. One of a collection of 5 unsigned original watercolors (attributed to Newhouse) of uniform groups. Upright medium folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, H.D. Lyon, 1968.

60th Royal American Regt.

119th 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. 119th 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 stamped gold; clean.

60th rifles waiting to embark, c. 1820

Original unsigned watercolor; detachment of riflemen standing about on quai waiting to embark on transports seen in background. Original unsigned watercolor; detachment of riflemen standing about on quai waiting to embark on transports seen in background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1954.

60th Rifles 1831

60th Rifles 1831

Brown University

Original watercolor signed R. S(imkin); standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed R. S(imkin); standing uniform figure. Small watercolor; matted; glue around edges. London, Parker Gallery.

60th Rifles

60th Rifles

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure with hand on hilt of sword. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure with hand on hilt of sword. Upright small folio, matted; margins; edges soiled. Title provided by cataloger.

60th Regiment. Facings blue, officers lace gold

120th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of navy blue oblong uniform patch, with white center, blue stripes. 120th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of navy blue oblong uniform patch, with white center, blue stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.

60th King's Royal Rifles: Officer in Parade Dress

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.

60th King's Royal Rifle Corps, 1800-1895: Composite

Original composite watercolor initialed 'R.G.E'.; depicts uniforms of various rifle regiments around edge of painting: 60th Royal American Regiment, 1800, 1814, 1825, 1835, 1855, 1865, 1875, 1885; in center: 60th Kings Royal Rifles skirmishing in Egypt August 6th 1882. Original composite watercolor initialed 'R.G.E'.; depicts uniforms of various rifle regiments around edge of painting: 60th Royal American Regiment, 1800, 1814, 1825, 1835, 1855, 1865, 1875, 1885; in center: 60th Kings Royal Rifles skirmishing in Egypt August 6th 1882. Large upright folio; stained.

60th [Rifles]

60th [Rifles]

Brown University

4th of 9 hand-colored etched plates by and after Heath; battle scene, officer with sword leading charge toward left, over dead body of enemy soldier; windmill and other troops fighting in background left. 4th of 9 hand-colored etched plates by and after Heath; battle scene, officer with sword leading charge toward left, over dead body of enemy soldier; windmill and other troops fighting in background left. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather backstrip stamped gold "W. Heath. British Uniforms 1827. Manor Grove Series".

6. Lin. Inf. Rgt Herzog Wilhelm: 1. Gren. Kamp. Grenadier 1810

10th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; back view of infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, wearing pack, etc., aiming rifle toward left. 10th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; back view of infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, wearing pack, etc., aiming rifle toward left. Small folio, unbound; clean; in blue portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold.

6 de Regiment Koninklÿke Infanterie van Ligne

10th of 21 unsigned original watercolor drawings of standing figures in landscape background, showing uniforms under Louis Bonaparte; infantryman in white uniform, forest green facings, black shako, with shouldered rifle; hills in background. 10th of 21 unsigned original watercolor drawings of standing figures in landscape background, showing uniforms under Louis Bonaparte; infantryman in white uniform, forest green facings, black shako, with shouldered rifle; hills in background. Small folio; bound in 1/4 parchment lettered black on backstrip and marble boards; clean, one drawing spotted. Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961.

5th Royal Irish Lancers: officer, review order

92nd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted lancer in brown uniform, red trim, helmet, with sabre at shoulder, galloping toward right. 92nd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted lancer in brown uniform, red trim, helmet, with sabre at shoulder, galloping toward right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

5th Royal Irish Lancers, 1875-1914. Kettledrummer

One of a set of 5 original watercolors signed by Simkin. One mounted kettledrummer facing left. One of a set of 5 original watercolors signed by Simkin. One mounted kettledrummer facing left. Small oblong folio matted together; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

5th Royal Irish Lancers, 1875-1914

One of a set of 5 original watercolors signed by Simkin. Mounted uniform figure facing right. One of a set of 5 original watercolors signed by Simkin. Mounted uniform figure facing right. Matted together; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

5th Royal Irish Lancers, 1875-1914

One of a set of 5 original watercolors signed by Simkin. Two mounted uniform figures and one standing uniform figure. One of a set of 5 original watercolors signed by Simkin. Two mounted uniform figures and one standing uniform figure. Small oblong folio, matted together; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

5th Royal Irish Lancers, 1875-1914

One of a set of 5 original watercolors signed by Simkin. Mounted uniform of 1914 figure facing left. One of a set of 5 original watercolors signed by Simkin. Mounted uniform of 1914 figure facing left. Small oblong folio, matted together; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

5th Royal Irish Lancers

5th Royal Irish Lancers

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 being of one standing figure signed RW and dated 1882. 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 being of one standing figure signed RW and dated 1882. Upright folio; matted; margins; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker.

5th Royal Irish Lancers

5th Royal Irish Lancers

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 6/1883. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 6/1883. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Upright; matted; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

5th Royal Irish Dragoons, c. 1760

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure, right hand on hip, left on sword-pommel. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure, right hand on hip, left on sword-pommel. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1975.

5th Regiment. facings gosling green, officers lace silver

10th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of olive green oblong uniform patch, with white and red markings. 10th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of olive green oblong uniform patch, with white and red markings. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

5th Regiment

5th Regiment

Brown University

9th 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, olive green facings, with shouldered rifle. 9th 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, olive green facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

5th Probyn's Horse: King Edward's Own Lancers

Original watercolor signed and dated by Scott; mounted uniform figure in blue turban, facing left. Original watercolor signed and dated by Scott; mounted uniform figure in blue turban, facing left. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

5th Princess Charlotte of Wale's [sic] Dragoon Guards: officer, review order

91st in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted dragoon in scarlet jacket, brown trousers, helmet, with sabre at shoulder, riding toward right. 91st in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted dragoon in scarlet jacket, brown trousers, helmet, with sabre at shoulder, riding toward right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

5th Northumberland Regt. of Foot, 1792; 9th or East Norfolk Regt. of Foot, 1792

Pair of pencil and watercolor sketches (attributed to Scott); uniform figures (1st frontal, 2nd profile), details of cuffs, facings etc., with notations. Pair of pencil and watercolor sketches (attributed to Scott); uniform figures (1st frontal, 2nd profile), details of cuffs, facings etc., with notations. Upright, mounted on blue paper, together in one mat; no margins; clean. London, Redfern Gallery, 1955.

5th Northumberland Fusiliers: field officer

Original watercolor signed by Norie of two mounted uniform figures with additional uniform figures in the background by tent camp. Original watercolor signed by Norie of two mounted uniform figures with additional uniform figures in the background by tent camp. Oblong; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

5th New York Volunteers (Duryea's Zouaves). Private in field uniform, 1861

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