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

2nd Life Guards & 9th Queen's Royal Lancers, c. 1838

Original unsigned watercolor (by Martens); cavalry group setting off brom barracks, grove of trees in left background. Original unsigned watercolor (by Martens); cavalry group setting off brom barracks, grove of trees in left background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

2nd Life Guards

2nd Life Guards

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated 1845 by Scanlan. Standing uniform figure on sentry duty, reproduced as lithograph by E. Walker and published by Lloyd Brothers. Original watercolor signed and dated 1845 by Scanlan. Standing uniform figure on sentry duty, reproduced as lithograph by E. Walker and published by Lloyd Brothers. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1952.

2nd Life Guards

2nd Life Guards

Brown University

From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards; this one signed by Ibbetson; 2 mounted cavalrymen, 1 holding trumpet, riding through archway, sentry standing at right. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards; this one signed by Ibbetson; 2 mounted cavalrymen, 1 holding trumpet, riding through archway, sentry standing at right. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

2nd Life Guards

2nd Life Guards

Brown University

2nd in collection of 3 of 6 numbered colored aquatint plates by J. Harris after Martins; column of mounted uniform figures riding through (London?) park, buildings in left background. 2nd in collection of 3 of 6 numbered colored aquatint plates by J. Harris after Martins; column of mounted uniform figures riding through (London?) park, buildings in left background. Oblong medium folio; margins. From 'Fores's Army Costumes', Plate 2. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

2nd Life Guards

2nd Life Guards

Brown University

One of a pair of color lithographs by E. Walker after Scanlan, printed by Day & Son, published May 1st, 1847; standing uniform figure on sentry duty. One of a pair of color lithographs by E. Walker after Scanlan, printed by Day & Son, published May 1st, 1847; standing uniform figure on sentry duty. Large upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Paris, Cart, 1948.

2nd Lieutenant, Engineers

7th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing lieutenant engineer in dark blue uniform, black trim, holding sword in scabbard; front steps of building in background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, March 24, 1901 7th in set of 12 color photographic plates of U.S. Army uniforms; standing lieutenant engineer in dark blue uniform, black trim, holding sword in scabbard; front steps of building in background. Supplement to the New York Sunday Press, Sunday, March 24, 1901 Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. New York, Putnam, 1951. Presented, 1983, by Miss Gail Ephram-Jones

2nd Kings African Rifles: drum major, 1920

From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; standing figure of drum major in khaki uniform, 2 sashes (red and black), dark green fez, holding baton. From suite of 9 ink and watercolor sketches of uniform figures, by Lawson; standing figure of drum major in khaki uniform, 2 sashes (red and black), dark green fez, holding baton. 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.

2nd Hussars cantinière

2nd Hussars cantinière

Brown University

2nd of pair of original watercolors signed by Norie, each showing woman in uniform, outdoors. 2nd of pair of original watercolors signed by Norie, each showing woman in uniform, outdoors. Small upright, 2 pieces [cf. FrU1854mf-4a]; margins; clean. London, H.D. Lyon, 1961.

2nd Foot Guards

2nd Foot Guards

Brown University

14th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, hand on hip, facing left. 14th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, hand on hip, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

2nd Foot Guard. Officier Cie. Légere

15th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; profile view, standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, facing left. 15th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; profile view, standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

2nd Dragoons. Royal Scots Greys

Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 2/1884; mounted officer in review order facing left. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 2/1884; mounted officer in review order facing left. Small upright folio; matted; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

2nd Dragoons, Royal Scots Greys: officer, review order

90th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted dragoon in scarlet jacket, black trousers, bearskin hat, riding white horse toward left. 90th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted dragoon in scarlet jacket, black trousers, bearskin hat, riding white horse toward left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

2nd Dragoons, Royal Scots Greys

4th in collection of 8 chromolith. pl. of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing dragoon in scarlet jacket, black trousers, bearskin hat, holding glove. 4th in collection of 8 chromolith. pl. of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing dragoon in scarlet jacket, black trousers, bearskin hat, holding glove. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio st. gold. Paris, Cart, 1948.

2nd Dragoons, R. Scots Greys: Composite - 1799, 1814, 1819, 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 4 figures, 3 mounted and one viewed from the rear, 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 4 figures, 3 mounted and one viewed from the rear, unsigned. Painted on tan paper; matted together; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

2nd Dragoons, R. Scots Greys: Composite - 1768, 1826, 1836 (Undress), 1837, 1846

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 5 figures, 2 standing and 3 mounted, 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 5 figures, 2 standing and 3 mounted, unsigned. Upright, painted on tan paper; one of 4 watercolors matted together, no margins, clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

2nd Dragoons, R. Scots Greys: 1854 (On Service)

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 unsigned and of one standing figure. 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 unsigned and of one standing figure. Painted on tan paper; one of 4 watercolors mounted together; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

2nd Dragoons, R. Scots Greys, 1742

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 on one mounted figure 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 on one mounted figure signed RW and dated 1881. Painted on tan paper; matted together; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

2nd Dragoons, 1685, 1720, 1760, 1814, 1842, 1850, 1860, 1889

7th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; composite of 3 mounted uniform groups and 6 single mounted uniform figures, outdoors. 7th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; composite of 3 mounted uniform groups and 6 single mounted uniform figures, outdoors. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

2nd Dragoons

2nd Dragoons

Brown University

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

2nd Dragoon Guards: Composite - 1794, 1814, 1828

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 figures, one from front, one from the side and one from the rear. 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 figures, one from front, one from the side and one from the rear. Small folio painted on tan paper; matted; small water stains. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker.

2nd Dragoon Guards: Composite - 1646, 1742, 1760, 1828, 1837

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 5 figures, 2 standing and 3 mounted. 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 5 figures, 2 standing and 3 mounted. Painted on tan paper; one of two watercolors matted together; small water spots. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

2nd Dragoon Guards: 1885

2nd of 2 small, matted together, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure, with saber at shoulder, on brown horse riding to right. 2nd of 2 small, matted together, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure, with saber at shoulder, on brown horse riding to right. Small, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Prints Title provided by cataloger.

2nd Dragoon Guards: 1875

1st of 2 small matted together, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; 1 mounted, 1 standing uniform figures, outdoors near barracks or stable. 1st of 2 small matted together, one of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; 1 mounted, 1 standing uniform figures, outdoors near barracks or stable. Small, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.

2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays)

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; 6 mounted uniform figures, 3 with lances, charging to right across field. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; 6 mounted uniform figures, 3 with lances, charging to right across field. Oblong medium folio mounted on board, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery Title supplied by cataloger

2nd Dragoon Guards

2nd Dragoon Guards

Brown University

One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. One figure on horseback next to figure standing and holding a rifle. One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. One figure on horseback next to figure standing and holding a rifle. 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.

2nd D.G.

2nd D.G.

Brown University

Original tempera semi-caricature drawing initialed R.J.V., on grey board; full-length standing profile figure of officer in undress. Original tempera semi-caricature drawing initialed R.J.V., on grey board; full-length standing profile figure of officer in undress. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

2nd Class of Old Cadet Term, June 1857

1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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/)

2nd Class Gunner's Mate Snider

Original pen and ink and watercolor portrait of 2nd Class Gunner's Mate Snider, standing with microphone, binoculars, and holding a cigarette. See also: Bos'n Scarpello and Signalman 2nd Class Bobo. Original pen and ink and watercolor portrait of 2nd Class Gunner's Mate Snider, standing with microphone, binoculars, and holding a cigarette. See also: Bos'n Scarpello and Signalman 2nd Class Bobo. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender. Upright small folio; one of 3 portraits matted together; no margins; yellowed.