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

350 Ordnance Company - repair and modification shops: Warminster, Wiltshire, England

Original watercolor signed and dated by Stevenson; tank and trucks outside repair garages at right, 3 airplanes flying overhead. Original watercolor signed and dated by Stevenson; tank and trucks outside repair garages at right, 3 airplanes 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.

350 Ord. Depot Co. Warminster Wilts - tank modification & preparation January - February 1944

Original pen and ink sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson, of tanks being modified for combat in Warminster, England. Original pen and ink sketch, signed and dated by Stevenson, of tanks being modified for combat in Warminster, England. 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.

34th Prince Albert Victor's Own Poona Horse Late (P.A.V.O.) Bombay Cavalry (Poona Horse)

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

33rd Foot? c. 1768

33rd Foot? c. 1768

Brown University

4th in collection of 10 original (slightly crude) watercolors, one signed by Fitzgerald; infantryman (33rd or 76th Foot?) in red uniform and cocked hat, performing musket drill in palace hallway. 4th in collection of 10 original (slightly crude) watercolors, one signed by Fitzgerald; infantryman (33rd or 76th Foot?) in red uniform and cocked hat, performing musket drill in palace hallway. Oblong folio; bound in 1/4 red leather stamped gold and red marble boards. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1963. title provided by cataloger

33rd Duke of Wellington's Regiment

Original watercolor signed by Norie of 3 standing uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Norie of 3 standing uniform figures. Upright; matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

32nd Foot, or the Duke of Cornall's Light Infantry: Bugler, c. 1869

Original watercolor drawing, unsigned; standing uniform figure blowing on bugle. Original watercolor drawing, unsigned; standing uniform figure blowing on bugle. Small upright folio; no margins; creased. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

31st Regiment of Foot

31st Regiment of Foot

Brown University

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

31st Regiment

31st Regiment

Brown University

61st in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, pale buff trousers and facings, with shouldered rifle. 61st in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, pale buff trousers and facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

31e Léger 1812 Tambour Major

One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword and mace, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with sword and mace, standing. Paris, Librairie Militaire Cart, 1950.

31e Léger 1812 Officier

One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword and stick, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword and stick, standing. Paris, Librairie Militaire Cart, 1950.

30th Regiment. Facings pale yellow, officers lace silver

60th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of pale yellow oblong uniform patch, with light blue stripe. 60th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of pale yellow oblong uniform patch, with light blue stripe. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

30th Regiment

30th Regiment

Brown University

59th 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, pale yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. 59th 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, pale yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

30th Punjabis Late 30th Punjab Bengal Infantry

One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in red and navy facing forward. One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in red and navy facing forward. Unbound; in 1/2 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed and soiled at bottom edge. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

30th Foot - Private

30th Foot - Private

Brown University

33rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, advancing toward left with rifle at ready. 33rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, advancing toward left with rifle at ready. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

30th Cambridgeshire Regiment of Foot

Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1873; mounted officer in undress uniform reviewing guard. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1873; mounted officer in undress uniform reviewing guard. Oblong medium folio, matted (glued to matting); margins; glue residue along upper and left edges. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.

3. Regt. de Tirailleurs Morocains

One of a collection of 19 original gouache and watercolor drawings and 2 ink drawings of uniform figures signed by Leroux. Figure in blue and red holding pole with bells and ram's horns. One of a collection of 19 original gouache and watercolor drawings and 2 ink drawings of uniform figures signed by Leroux. Figure in blue and red holding pole with bells and ram's horns. Folio, unbound; clean, in beige cloth slipcase, olive leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangie sale, 1967.

3. Chev. Rgt Leiningen Chevauleger 1808: 1811 5. Chev. Rgt. Leiningen

12th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; standing figure of cavalryman in green jacket, white trousers, with carbine slung over arm, looking toward right. 12th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; standing figure of cavalryman in green jacket, white trousers, with carbine slung over arm, looking toward right. Small folio, unbound; clean; in blue portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold.

3 soldiers sitting on log

Ink sketch of 3 soldiers sitting on log, from behind. Ink sketch of 3 soldiers sitting on log, from behind. Oblong, margins, slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.

3 soldiers in bunkhouse

3 soldiers in bunkhouse

Brown University

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; watercolor of 3 soldiers in bunk room, 2 seated on beds, 3rd standing by wooden upright. From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; watercolor of 3 soldiers in bunk room, 2 seated on beds, 3rd standing by wooden upright. Upright giant folio matted on white board; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

3 o'clock, Antwerp

3 o'clock, Antwerp

Brown University

A soldier sleeps on a cot below a hanging duffel bag labeled "US." Watercolor combined with pen and ink. A soldier sleeps on a cot below a hanging duffel bag labeled "US." Watercolor combined with pen and ink. Wasserman served with the U.S. Army in Belgium and Germany, 1944-1945.

3 ink sketches

3 ink sketches

Brown University

3 separate ink sketches: soldier leaning on wall; profile of soldier with helmet; 3/4 view of soldier walking to the left. 3 separate ink sketches: soldier leaning on wall; profile of soldier with helmet; 3/4 view of soldier walking to the left. Upright, margins worn and torn, yellowed, creased. Title supplied by cataloger.

3 de Regiment Koninklÿke Ligte Infanterie

5th of 21 unsigned original watercolor drawings of standing figures in landscape background, showing uniforms under Louis Bonaparte; infantryman in dark green uniform, yellow facings, black shako, with shouldered rifle. 5th of 21 unsigned original watercolor drawings of standing figures in landscape background, showing uniforms under Louis Bonaparte; infantryman in dark green 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.

3 cavalrymen charging over fence

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. 3 cavalrymen on white horses charging over fence. 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. 3 cavalrymen on white horses charging over fence. 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.

3 Cavaliers dans l'Admiration de la Ligne.

Ink and watercolor caricature signed by Groux; 3 cavalry officers and stylish young woman with small dog in park. Ink and watercolor caricature signed by Groux; 3 cavalry officers and stylish young woman with small dog in park. Large oblong folio, mounted on grey board; slight foxing. title: 3 Cavaliers dans l'Admiration de la Ligne. signature: René Groux.

3 Aout 1830. Le Lt. Gal. Comte Pajol, Commandant en Chef l'armée patriote à Rambouillet

Lithograph by Julien after Charlet, printed by Bichebois; full-length portrait; outdoors, in uniform. Lithograph by Julien after Charlet, printed by Bichebois; full-length portrait; outdoors, in uniform. Pajol was a French cavalry general and commander during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. This print refers to his participation in the July Revolution of 1830 in France. title: 3 Aout 1830. LE LT. GAL. COMTE PAJOL, Commandant en Chef l'armée patriote à Rambouillet. caption: Lith. de Bichebois ainé, rue cléry, no. 23. caption: Charlet Pinxt. caption: Petit direxit caption: Julien Lith. annotation: Pajol

2te Ansichte von Luxenburg

1st in pair of hand-colored engravings after Selig; view of walled town above river, showing 4 soldiers cooking over fire on riverbank in right foreground. 1st in pair of hand-colored engravings after Selig; view of walled town above river, showing 4 soldiers cooking over fire on riverbank in right foreground. Large oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact; clean. From 1814 to 1815, Selig was an artillery lieutenant of the Hesse garrison in Luxembourg and painted a number of watercolors of the fortifications New York, Walter Schatzki, 1951.

2o. reggt. di Linea Toscana (grande uniforme)

From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 figures of infantryman and officer, in white jackets, light blue trousers. From collection of 71 original signed ink and watercolor drawings by Italo Cenni, of uniform figures, and of insignia, accessories, equipment, vehicles; with pages of descriptive notes, and 2 pages from magazine with halftone plates of uniforms; 2 figures of infantryman and officer, in white jackets, light blue trousers. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold; clean. Camden, Me., F. & G. Staack, 1951. title provided by cataloger (from page of handwritten notes by artist)

2nf Life Guards, c. 1880

Six original unsigned watercolor sketches of uniform figures on 1 sheet, showing various orders of dress. Six original unsigned watercolor sketches of uniform figures on 1 sheet, showing various orders of dress. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

2nd, the Queen's Royal Regiment, 1864

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; mounted uniform figure, facing left. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; mounted uniform figure, facing left. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.