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

3e Emprunt de la Défense Nationale: Souscrivez pour la France qui combat!

Lithograph after Leroux; French infantryman lifting up and kissing young daughter, wife seated at right. Lithograph after Leroux; French infantryman lifting up and kissing young daughter, wife seated at right. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Paris, Cart, 1956.

3e Emprunt de la Défense Nationale: Souscrivez pour hâter la paix par la victoire

Lithograph signed and dated by Besnard; mother holding infant and carrying laurel branch, protected by hovering winged female figure (Victory?) in red cloak and helmet, holding sword. Lithograph signed and dated by Besnard; mother holding infant and carrying laurel branch, protected by hovering winged female figure (Victory?) in red cloak and helmet, holding sword. Giant folio, 21 pieces; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Paris, Cart, 1956.

3e Emprunt de la Défense nationale: J'ai une perm' vous voyez, j'viens souscrivez à l'emprunt! Faites comme moi et j'...

Poster with photograph by Kavtizky; image of smiling infantryman or veteran holding 50-franc note, inscribed by "Brichou" with appeal to donate. Poster with photograph by Kavtizky; image of smiling infantryman or veteran holding 50-franc note, inscribed by "Brichou" with appeal to donate. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Paris, Cart, 1956.

3e emprunt de la Défense Nationale: Crédit Lyonnais. Souscrivez

Lithograph from Faivre, print by Devambez; French infantryman holding flag marked "Liberté" over massive world globe. Lithograph from Faivre, print by Devambez; French infantryman holding flag marked "Liberté" over massive world globe. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Paris, Cart, 1956.

3d Hussars, Infantry, & L. Infantry, Kings German Legion

One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Trooper leaning down to speak to two others, tent encampment behind; soiled, worn One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Trooper leaning down to speak to two others, tent encampment behind; soiled, worn Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "C.H. Smith. Costume of the British Army. Original drawings." Bedford, Peter Young, 1950

39th Regiment. Facings willow green, officers lace gold

76th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of green oblong uniform patch, with white center. 76th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of green oblong uniform patch, with white center. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

39th Regiment

39th Regiment

Brown University

77th 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, green facings, with shouldered rifle. 77th 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, green facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

39th King George's Own Central India Horse Late 2nd C.I. Horse. (Aden Troop)

1 of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in khaki uniform with sword facing left. 1 of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in khaki uniform with sword facing left. Unbound; in 1/2 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

39th Foot

39th Foot

Brown University

One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Two figures in red and gray. One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Two figures in red and gray. Large, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled and yellowed. "British Uniforms. Original Water-colours, c. 1870." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

39th Dorsetshire Regt. of Foot

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.

38th Regiment. Jefferson Guards. New York State Artillery

Colored lithograph after Fritsch; review orders, showing uniforms, with officers (one mounted) in center, city buildings in background; small bust portrait of officer and flags in lower margin. Colored lithograph after Fritsch; review orders, showing uniforms, with officers (one mounted) in center, city buildings in background; small bust portrait of officer and flags in lower margin. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; fine impression, clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.

38th Regiment. Facings bright yellow, officers lace silver

76th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow oblong uniform patch, with white center, red and yellow stripes. 76th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow oblong uniform patch, with white center, red and yellow stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

38th Regiment

38th Regiment

Brown University

75th 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, yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. 75th 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, yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

37th regiment. Facings bright yellow, officers lace silver

74th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow oblong uniform patch, with white center, red stripe. 74th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow oblong uniform patch, with white center, red stripe. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

37th Regiment

37th Regiment

Brown University

73rd 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, yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. 73rd 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, yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

37th & 67th, the Hampshire Regiment

Original gouache caricature on gray board, signed by Caran-Rouge XIII (pseudonym of W. Ulrich); standing uniform figure in profile, facing left. Original gouache caricature on gray board, signed by Caran-Rouge XIII (pseudonym of W. Ulrich); standing uniform figure in profile, facing left. Small upright folio; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman pRINTS, 1949.

36th Regiment. Facings willow green, officers lace gold

72nd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of green oblong uniform patch, with white center, red and green stripes. 72nd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of green oblong uniform patch, with white center, red and green stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

36th Regiment

36th Regiment

Brown University

71st 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, green facings, with shouldered rifle. 71st 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, green facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

365 Engineers G.S. Regiment roadbuilding - hospital

Original watercolor, signed and dated June 1944 by Stevenson, of 365 Engineers G.S. Regiment building a road. Soldiers working alongside an Army dump truck, trees and a building in background. Original watercolor, signed and dated June 1944 by Stevenson, of 365 Engineers G.S. Regiment building a road. Soldiers working alongside an Army dump truck, trees and a building in background. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.

365 Engineers G.S. Regiment fuel tank installation at airport quickway crane, June 1944

Original watercolor with pen and ink, signed and dated by Stevenson, of excavating equipment installing a fuel tank at an airport, plane flying overhead. Original watercolor with pen and ink, signed and dated by Stevenson, of excavating equipment installing a fuel tank at an airport, plane flying overhead. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist, 1994.

365 Engineer GS Regiment runway repair

Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of 365th Engineer GS Regiment repairing a portion of a runway. Two planes in the air, and one on the ground. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of 365th Engineer GS Regiment repairing a portion of a runway. Two planes in the air, and one on the ground. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.

365 Engineer G.S. Regiment, white 4 ton 6x6 pulling 16 ton trailer with power shovel, June 1944

Original watercolor with pen and ink, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a 4-ton military truck pulling a trailer with a power shovel through the woods. Original watercolor with pen and ink, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a 4-ton military truck pulling a trailer with a power shovel through the woods. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist, 1994.

365 Engineer G.S. Regiment, Concrete platform and retaining wall at depot, June 1944

Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a train depot with workmen building a concrete platform and retaining wall. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a train depot with workmen building a concrete platform and retaining wall. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist, 1994.

365 Engineer G.S. Regiment laying landing strips, June 1944

Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of engineers on a field laying landing strips, tractor, buildings and planes in background. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Stevenson, of engineers on a field laying landing strips, tractor, buildings and planes in background. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist 1994.

35th Scinde Horse: British officer, c. 1903

Original gouache drawing on gray board signed by Challenor; standing uniform figure in turban and white gloves. Original gouache drawing on gray board signed by Challenor; standing uniform figure in turban and white gloves. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1975. subTitle supplied by cataloger

35th Regiment. Facings orange, officers lace silver

70th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of orange oblong uniform patch, with white and yellow center. 70th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of orange oblong uniform patch, with white and yellow center. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

35th Italian Regt.

35th Italian Regt.

Brown University

Original watercolor inscribed in pencil on back by Robley; standing uniform figure of private, landscape background. Original watercolor inscribed in pencil on back by Robley; standing uniform figure of private, landscape background. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

351 Engrs. Versailles, France, railway marshalling yard, 1944

Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a soldier working in a blacksmith shop. Notation on back: Jacksons' blacksmith sop on French railway truck. Parts of track, tools, equipment are made her next to the job. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson, of a soldier working in a blacksmith shop. Notation on back: Jacksons' blacksmith sop on French railway truck. Parts of track, tools, equipment are made her next to the job. Stevenson enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 1941. He was one of the original soldier-artists at Fort Belvoir, VA. before accepting a position as a war artist in May 1943. In 1944 he was in southern England covering the preparations for the Normandy invasion and later depicted war damage in France and Germany. Gift of the artist, 1994.