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

4th Kings African Rifles: bandsman, 1957

From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; drummer in leopard-skin cloak, red fez, green leggings, holding drum. From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; drummer in leopard-skin cloak, red fez, green leggings, holding 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 Kings African Rifles, 1900

From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; standing figure of drummer in khaki uniform, red fez, playing drum. From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; standing figure of drummer in khaki uniform, red 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 Hussars: Composite - 1742, 1784, 1849, 1858, 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, 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 3 mounted and 2 standing figures, unsigned. Painted on tan paper; matted; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

4th Hussars

4th Hussars

Brown University

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 1 mounted and 1 standing hussar in dark blue uniforms, rolling countryside in background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 1 mounted and 1 standing hussar in dark blue uniforms, rolling countryside in background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

4th Gurkha Rifles: Sepoy & Jemadar, review order, c. 1900

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; standing uniform figure of rifleman and officer, outdoors. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; standing uniform figure of rifleman and officer, outdoors. Small upright folio, matted; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

4th Dragoons: Composite - 1814, 1836, 1854

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 and 2 standing figures, one shown from rear, signed RW and dated 1881. 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 and 2 standing figures, one shown from rear, signed RW and dated 1881. Upright, painting on tan paper; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

4th Dragoon Guards: Composite - 1693, 1742, 1751, 1828

One of a collection of original signed and unsigend 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 standing uniform figures, signed RW and dated 1881. One of a collection of original signed and unsigend 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 standing uniform figures, signed RW and dated 1881. Upright, painted on tan paper; one of 3 watercolors matted together; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

4th Dragoon Guards: 1814, 1838

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 standing uniform figures, 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 2 standing uniform figures, unsigned. Upright, painted on tan paper; one of 3 watercolors matted together; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

4th Dragoon Guards: 1800, 1825

One of a collection of original signed and unsigend wtercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 4 mounted figures. One of a collection of original signed and unsigend wtercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 4 mounted figures. Painted on tan paper; one of 3 watecolors matted together; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker.

4th Dragoon Guards, 1884

One of series of original watercolors by Norie; mounted uniform figure, rear view, undress uniform. One of series of original watercolors by Norie; mounted uniform figure, rear view, undress uniform. Small upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger

4th Dragoon Guards, 1832

One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure, facing left. One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure, facing left. Small, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.

4th Dragoon Guards

4th Dragoon Guards

Brown University

One of a collection of original watercolors (for plates in the Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion) of standing uniform figures. Signed by S. Eschauzier. One of a collection of original watercolors (for plates in the Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion) of standing uniform figures. Signed by S. Eschauzier. Upright folio; margins. Series title supplied by cataloger.

4th Dragoon Guards

4th Dragoon Guards

Brown University

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, 1949.

4th Dragoon Guards

4th Dragoon Guards

Brown University

3rd in collection of 8 chromolith. pl. of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing dragoon in scarlet jacket, black trousers, gold trim and helmet, with hand on hip. 3rd in collection of 8 chromolith. pl. of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing dragoon in scarlet jacket, black trousers, gold trim and helmet, with hand on hip. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio st. gold. Paris, Cart, 1948.

4th Div. boys drag their tired bodies down to the beach - on the way home (called rear base).

A line of Marines walks single file in the middle distance. In the foreground, various items, including a rifle stuck into the ground and a war-ravaged tree. A line of Marines walks single file in the middle distance. In the foreground, various items, including a rifle stuck into the ground and a war-ravaged tree. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

4th Cavalry, 1913

4th Cavalry, 1913

Brown University

One of a collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Bowling) of uniform figures. One of a collection of 3 original unsigned watercolors (by Bowling) of uniform figures. Upright folio; margins intact; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1953.

4th Battn. Royal Scots (Queen's Edinburgh Rifles)

Original watercolor signed and dated by Woodville; soldier in foreground advancing toward right, smaller figures of bugler, officer etc. in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Woodville; soldier in foreground advancing toward right, smaller figures of bugler, officer etc. in background. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. title provided by cataloger

4th Battalion the Queens (Royal West Surrey Regiment)

Original watercolor signed and dated by Woodville; 2 standing and 3 mounted cavalrymen, in dark gray hussar-style uniforms, gray helmets, scarlet trim. Original watercolor signed and dated by Woodville; 2 standing and 3 mounted cavalrymen, in dark gray hussar-style uniforms, gray helmets, scarlet trim. Large upright, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

4th Battalion Black Watch after Neuve Chapelle, 10th March 1915

1 lithograph proof before letters published by Robert Scott & Sons 'on behalf of the Black Watch Memorial Home'; soldiers standing around while a roll call is read 1 lithograph proof before letters published by Robert Scott & Sons 'on behalf of the Black Watch Memorial Home'; soldiers standing around while a roll call is read Large oblong folio. London, David Cohen Fine Art 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/)

4th (Princess Royal's) D.G.

From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; 5 mounted cavalrymen in red jackets, golden helmets, on wooded path, 1 in foreground turning to look back. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; 5 mounted cavalrymen in red jackets, golden helmets, on wooded path, 1 in foreground turning to look back. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

4th - or Royal Irish - Dragoon Guards, review order

Unsigned original watercolor (by Hayes); mounted uniform figure facing left, smaller mounted figures at left and right in murky background. Unsigned original watercolor (by Hayes); mounted uniform figure facing left, smaller mounted figures at left and right in murky background. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

4ra. Compagnia Guardia d'Onore di Romagna

4th in suite of 4 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing infantryman in navy blue jacket, red trim, white trousers, with shouldered rifle, facing forward. 4th in suite of 4 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing infantryman in navy blue jacket, red trim, white trousers, with shouldered rifle, facing forward. Small; plate marks, margins trimmed; clean; in folio slipcase of green cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

4e. Regt. de Chev.légers Napolitaines: Officier gde. tenue 1812-1813

52nd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted cavalryman in navy blue jacket, red trim, in profile facing right. 52nd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted cavalryman in navy blue jacket, red trim, in profile facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

4e. Regt. de Chev.légers Napolitaines: Cavalier gde. tenue 1812-1813

53rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted lancer in navy blue jacket, red trim, back view facing left. 53rd in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; mounted lancer in navy blue jacket, red trim, back view facing left. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

4e. Emprunt National: Souscrivez

Lithograph after Droit (copy 2); French infantryman with backpack and rifle climbing up from trench. Lithograph after Droit (copy 2); French infantryman with backpack and rifle climbing up from trench. Giant folio, 21 pieces; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Paris, Cart, 1956.

4e Regt. d'Infie. legère Napolitaine, 1812-1813: Adjudant Sous Officier

78th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in blue uniform, orange trim, shako, holding walking stick. 78th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of officer in blue uniform, orange trim, shako, holding walking stick. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

4e Regt. d'Infie. de Ligne Napolitaine: Voltigeur gde. tenue, 1812

59th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of grenadier in white uniform, red trim, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle. 59th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of grenadier in white uniform, red trim, wearing pack, holding grounded rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

4e Régt. d'Infie. de Ligne Napolitaine: Artillerie Régimentaire Couronnier, 2 Avril 1813

60th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, red trim, wearing pack, facing left. 60th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, red trim, wearing pack, facing left. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

4e Régiment de Ligne: Diplôme de Tir, Période de 1902

Certificate with lithographic design by Louis Geens, dated 1902 by artist; officers and soldiers at rifle practice. Certificate with lithographic design by Louis Geens, dated 1902 by artist; officers and soldiers at rifle practice. Oblong folio; margins intact; yellowed, slightly stained. Brussels, A. Elebaut, 1955.