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

5. Chev. Rgt. Leiningen Oberstleutnant 1822

1st in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; profile view of cavalry officer in gray greatcoat, scarlet trim, dragoon helmet, walking toward left. 1st in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; profile view of cavalry officer in gray greatcoat, scarlet trim, dragoon helmet, walking toward left. Small folio, unbound; clean; in blue portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold.

5. (berittene) Komp. des III. Seebataillons

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A mounted soldier in uniform with gun and backpacks, marching. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A mounted soldier in uniform with gun and backpacks, marching. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

5. (berittene) Komp. des III. See-Bataillons

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A mounted soldier in uniform with backpacks, standing. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A mounted soldier in uniform with backpacks, standing. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

5 Sept. bei Ghyacz

5 Sept. bei Ghyacz

Brown University

Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; sentry box and palisade barriers. Vignettes for lithograph entitled 'Gshatsk. Den 5. September 1812' Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; sentry box and palisade barriers. Vignettes for lithograph entitled 'Gshatsk. Den 5. September 1812' Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. 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/)

5 portrait sketches

5 portrait sketches

Brown University

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, 4 bust portraits of soldiers, including one woman; full-length sketch of soldier seated on cot, with hands in pockets. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; pencil sketch, 4 bust portraits of soldiers, including one woman; full-length sketch of soldier seated on cot, with hands in pockets. After training at Pendleton Field, Oregon, in aerial and ground photography, Baldwin served with the 20th U.S. Air Force as public relations photographer and artist. Stationed on Iwo Jima, he later covered the surrender of Japanese forces in Tokyo Bay, August, 1945. Gift of the artist, 1994. title provided by cataloger

5 members of cavalry on field

One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. 5 members of cavalry on brown horses moving from left to right between trees; tents in distance. One of a suite of 13 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates by J.G. Hertel after Grossman, most numbered 291 or 293; outdoor scenes showing small groups of cavalry and infantry on campaign or resting etc. 5 members of cavalry on brown horses moving from left to right between trees; tents in distance. Oblong, unbound, clean; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "I.G. Hertel. 18th Century Battle Scenes, c. 1750". Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1956.

5 Korp. Stube 73 7K: group portrait

Gelatin DOP print photographic postcard; group port. of German army or military engineering unit, in white uniforms, around table, holding or displaying various weapons, helmets and other objects, and flanked by officers in dark uniforms; name of unit scrawled on small blackboard in center; addressee handwritten in purple ink on verso. Gelatin DOP print photographic postcard; group port. of German army or military engineering unit, in white uniforms, around table, holding or displaying various weapons, helmets and other objects, and flanked by officers in dark uniforms; name of unit scrawled on small blackboard in center; addressee handwritten in purple ink on verso. Oblong; no margins; clean.

4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards: Officer, c. 1890

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 facing right, signed RW. 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 facing right, signed RW. Matted; margins; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Dragoons

4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards: Guidon, c. 1890

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 a flag, 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 a flag, unsigned. Matted; no margins; yellowing. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards at Chobham, 1889: (scouts reconnoitering)

2nd in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Norie; mounted uniform figure holding 2 other horses while 2 standing figures survey landscape with field glasses. 2nd in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Norie; mounted uniform figure holding 2 other horses while 2 standing figures survey landscape with field glasses. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; slightly soiled, stained. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger

4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards at Chobham, 1889

1st in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Norie; standing and mounted uniform figures in tent camp in open field. 1st in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Norie; standing and mounted uniform figures in tent camp in open field. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger

4th regiment. Facings blue, officers lace silver

8th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; oblong drawing of navy blue and white onlong uniform patch. 8th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; oblong drawing of navy blue and white onlong uniform patch. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

4th Regiment

4th Regiment

Brown University

7th 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, dark blue facings, with shouldered rifle. 7th 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, dark blue facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

4th Queen's Own Light Dragoons, c. 1840

Original unsigned watercolor (by Hayes); mounted uniform figure of officer in foreground with troop on parade in background. Original unsigned watercolor (by Hayes); mounted uniform figure of officer in foreground with troop on parade in background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1966. Title provided by cataloger.

4th Queen's Own Light Dragoons, c. 1840

One of a collection of original watercolors signed or initialled by H. Martens of unform groups and uniform figures. One of a collection of original watercolors signed or initialled by H. Martens of unform groups and uniform figures. Repaired tear; lower corner missing; matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.

4th Queen's Own Light Dragoons, 1836

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

4th Queen's Own Light Dragoons, 1835

Original watercolor signed by Simkin of one mounted and one standing uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Simkin of one mounted and one standing uniform figures. Upright; matted; upper left corner torn; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

4th Queen's Own Light Dragoons, 1826

Original watercolor signed by Simkin of one mounted and one standing uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Simkin of one mounted and one standing uniform figures. Upright; matted; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

4th Queen's Own Light Dragoons

Original unsigned watercolor by Simkin of mounted uniform figure. Original unsigned watercolor by Simkin of mounted uniform figure. Small; matted; surface dirt; upper left corner creased. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

4th Queen's Own Hussars: officer. review order

One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Simkin and dated 1877. Mounted uniform figure facing right. One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Simkin and dated 1877. Mounted uniform figure facing right. Upright matted together; upper right corner creased; surface dirt. London, Parker Gallery

4th Queen's Own Hussars: officer. review order

One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Simkin and dated 1878. Mounted uniform figure facing left. One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Simkin and dated 1878. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Matted together; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

4th or Queen's Own Light Dragoons, undress uniform

Two mounted dragoons in undress uniform. Others following in background. Two mounted dragoons in undress uniform. Others following in background. Matted, no margins, clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

4th Nigeria Regt. 1910

4th Nigeria Regt. 1910

Brown University

From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; standing figure of drummer in khaki uniform, red vest and fez, playing drum. From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; standing figure of drummer in khaki uniform, red vest and fez, playing drum. 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.

4th Lt. Dragoons 1822

4th Lt. Dragoons 1822

Brown University

One of a 3 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 from the rear, signed RW and dated 1883. One of a 3 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 from the rear, signed RW and dated 1883. Matted together; painted on tan paper; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery

4th Light Dragoons, Ireland 1860

One of a collection of 18 original watercolors after Robert Ebsworth of uniform groups. 11 figures, some standing, some on horseback. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors after Robert Ebsworth of uniform groups. 11 figures, some standing, some on horseback. Oblong, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean.

4th Light Dragoons, 1837

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

4th Light Dragoons or Hussars: Composite - 1857, 1845, 1880, 1837, 1814

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 medium folio, matted; painted on tan paper; margins; surface dirt. London, W. M. Sabin, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger.

4th Light Dragoons or Hussars: Composite - 1742, 1784, 1822, 1854, 1878

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 medium folio, painted on tan paper; matted; margins; some yellowing. Title supplied by cataloger. London, W. M. Sabin, 1950.

4th Kings African Rifles: drum major, 1957

From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; drum major in white jacket and gloves, green kilt, red sash and fez, holding baton. From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; drum major in white jacket and gloves, green kilt, red sash and fez, holding baton. Small, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "African regiments 1897-1957 - water colors by C.C.P. Lawson". London, Lawson, 1959.

4th Kings African Rifles: bandsman, 1957

From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; musician in white uniform, green trim, red fez, holding trombone. From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; musician in white uniform, green trim, red fez, holding trombone. 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.