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.
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Items in this collection

2nd Bn 7th Fusiliers, Quebec 1866

Unsigned watercolor by Ebsworth showing group of 9 soldiers including officers, NCOs, bandsmen and private. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Unsigned watercolor by Ebsworth showing group of 9 soldiers including officers, NCOs, bandsmen and private. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Small folio. London, Francis Edwards, 1955 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 Bn 7th Fusiliers, 1858

Unsigned ink sketch with some color by Ebsworth showing 5 figures with various notes on uniforms. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Unsigned ink sketch with some color by Ebsworth showing 5 figures with various notes on uniforms. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Small folio. London, Francis Edwards, 1955 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 Bn 7th Fusiliers 1858

Unsigned ink sketch with some color by Ebsworth showing 3 figures with various notes on uniforms, drum. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Unsigned ink sketch with some color by Ebsworth showing 3 figures with various notes on uniforms, drum. Mounted in Wheater, 'Historical Record of the Seventh or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' (Leeds, 1875), formerly owned by Samuel M. Milne Small folio. London, Francis Edwards, 1955 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 Bn 333, Ardennes, 1944

Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; winter scene of village in forest, G.I. standing by jeep and trailer at far left. Original pencil sketch signed and dated by Chapman; winter scene of village in forest, G.I. standing by jeep and trailer at far left. Chapman served in the U.S. Army and sketched scenes stateside, in convoy, and in England before being transferred in 1944 to the Public Relations and Historical Section of the 84th Infantry Division to produce work on the Battle of Germany. He also did cartoons for the 84th divisional newspaper and Stars & Stripes.

2nd Bengal Lancers--Gardner's Horse, c. 1895

Original watercolor signed by (Major Alfred Crowdy) Lovett; mounted native cavalryman in turban and with lance, front view. Original watercolor signed by (Major Alfred Crowdy) Lovett; mounted native cavalryman in turban and with lance, front view. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1955.

2nd Bengal Cavalry

2nd Bengal Cavalry

Brown University

1st in suite of 7 original watercolors signed and dated 1885 by (Cecil? Charles) C. C(onroy); mounted cavalryman in dark gray jacket, gold and russet trim, pith helmet, facing right. 1st in suite of 7 original watercolors signed and dated 1885 by (Cecil? Charles) C. C(onroy); mounted cavalryman in dark gray jacket, gold and russet trim, pith helmet, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, green leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled.

2nd battle of Bull Run Va. August 30th 1862

Color lithograph; battle scene, showing U.S. troops before earthworks in foreground, and with artillery at left, checking C.S.A. advance. Color lithograph; battle scene, showing U.S. troops before earthworks in foreground, and with artillery at left, checking C.S.A. advance. Oblong folio; margins; soiled and worn, 1 corner torn. N.Y., Argosy, 1954.

2nd (Queen's Royal) Regiment of Foot, 1806

Original unsigned watercolor (by Wymer); troop of infantry aligned in field for maneuvers, led by mounted officer, standing uniform figure with pike in foreground. Original unsigned watercolor (by Wymer); troop of infantry aligned in field for maneuvers, led by mounted officer, standing uniform figure with pike in foreground. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean, edges scraped and faded. Title provided by cataloger.

2me Division de Cavalerie-légère de la Garde

One of a collection of hand-colored lithographic plates, accompanying larger collection of uncolored plates by Lukoin, Smirnov, Giller, Pashyennii, Konrad, Bir, Chevalier, Ulrich, Pyetrovskii and Baryshyev, after Piratski and Gubaryev; mounted and standing uniform figures from variety of cavalry units, outdoors; identification key included. One of a collection of hand-colored lithographic plates, accompanying larger collection of uncolored plates by Lukoin, Smirnov, Giller, Pashyennii, Konrad, Bir, Chevalier, Ulrich, Pyetrovskii and Baryshyev, after Piratski and Gubaryev; mounted and standing uniform figures from variety of cavalry units, outdoors; identification key included. Folio, unbound; in 3/4 black leather and green cloth portfolio stamped gold, red leather cover label stamped gold "Russian Uniforms"; portfolio worn. London, Francis Edwards, 1943.

2me de Cuirassiers - Officier superieur

One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and white with black boots; sentry in left background. One of a suite of 34 hand colored engravings (after Pinhas) of uniform figures. Figure in blue and white with black boots; sentry in left background. Clean; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold. R. Brunon, 1985.

2eme vue d'Aigleville, colonie du Texas ou Champ d'Asile: Rivière de la Trinité, Fort Charles, magazin aux vivres et ...

Color aquatint by and after Yerenrag (Garner(a)y spelled backwards); view of settlement, soldiers and men at work, buildings in foreground and distance, women and children in foreground. Color aquatint by and after Yerenrag (Garner(a)y spelled backwards); view of settlement, soldiers and men at work, buildings in foreground and distance, women and children in foreground. Oblong folio, 2 prints [cf. FrP1816mf-1b], matted; margins trimmed close; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

2e. Regt. de Chev.Légers Napolitaines: Cavalier nel. Uniforme... 1814

49th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in blue uniform, red trim, shako, looking toward left. 49th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in blue uniform, red trim, shako, looking toward 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.

2e. Regt. Chev.légers Napolitaines: S/Officier Cie. d'Elite, 1813

48th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in green uniform, yellow trim, hands on grounded sabre, facing forward. 48th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of cavalryman in green uniform, yellow trim, hands on grounded sabre, facing forward. 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.

2è. Regt. Chasseurs d'Afrique, 1832

18th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; mounted figure of lancer in blue uniform, more cavalrymen in background, mountains in distance. 18th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; mounted figure of lancer in blue uniform, more cavalrymen in background, mountains in distance. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

2e Regt. d'Infie. legère Napolitaine: Carabinier, 1812-1813

75th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of rifleman in blue uniform, yellow trim, bearskin hat, hands clasped over grounded rifle. 75th in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of rifleman in blue uniform, yellow trim, bearskin hat, hands clasped over 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.

2e hussards in combat, 1858

Original watercolor signed by Danloux; hussars charging forward, one falling backwards wounded; uniform is correct for the period 1858-December 1859 only; however, busby-bag should be scarlet instead of blue. Original watercolor signed by Danloux; hussars charging forward, one falling backwards wounded; uniform is correct for the period 1858-December 1859 only; however, busby-bag should be scarlet instead of blue. Small, on tan paper mount, matted; no margins New York, Walter Schatzki, 1976.

2e Dragons a Pied

2e Dragons a Pied

Brown University

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

2da. Compagnia Guardia d'Onore di Bologna

2nd in suite of 4 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing infantryman in white uniform, dark blue trim, with shouldered rifle, facing forward near stone wall. 2nd in suite of 4 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures; standing infantryman in white uniform, dark blue trim, with shouldered rifle, facing forward near stone wall. Small; plate marks, margins trimmed; clean; in folio slipcase of green cloth, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

2d Connecticut Regiment, 1760. Field officer

One of a collection of American Colonial militia uniforms, 1756-1761. Figure in orange and gold with walking stick. One of a collection of American Colonial militia uniforms, 1756-1761. Figure in orange and gold with walking stick. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

29th Regiment. Facings bright yellow, officers lace silver

58th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of mustard yellow oblong uniform patch, with dark gray stripe. 58th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of mustard yellow oblong uniform patch, with dark gray stripe. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

29th Regiment

29th Regiment

Brown University

57th 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. 57th 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.

29 Aug vor Wiazma

29 Aug vor Wiazma

Brown University

Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; sketches of soldiers standing around talking, church tower. Vignettes for lithograph entitled 'Em Bivouac vor Wiazma. Den 30. August 1812'. Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; sketches of soldiers standing around talking, church tower. Vignettes for lithograph entitled 'Em Bivouac vor Wiazma. Den 30. August 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/)

28th Regiment. Facings bright yellow, officers lace silver

56th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of bright yellow oblong uniform patch, with black stripes. 56th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of bright yellow oblong uniform patch, with black stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

28th Regiment

28th Regiment

Brown University

55th 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. 55th 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 stamped gold; clean.

28th North Gloucestershire Regiment 1826

One of a group of 3 unsigned watercolors of single standing uniform figures of privates. [See also: 61st South Gloucestershire Regiment 1856; and The Gloucestershire Regiment, Private, 1910.] One of a group of 3 unsigned watercolors of single standing uniform figures of privates. [See also: 61st South Gloucestershire Regiment 1856; and The Gloucestershire Regiment, Private, 1910.] Upright, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

28th (York) Light Dragoons [?]

6th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache port., 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of ranger or cavalryman in navy blue jacket, cream trousers, with shouldered carbine. The colors with that name (as per a Charles Hamilton Smith chart at Harvard Houghton Library) and the Tarleton helmet, but should have the hussar-style corded jacket rather than a coatee (information from René Chartrand). 6th in album containing 39 crude watercolors of Austrian, British, French, Dutch, Swiss, Hesse-Cassel, Hess-Darmstadt, Hanoverian and Prussian uniforms, 1 miniature gouache port., 3 ink or pencil sketches; standing figure of ranger or cavalryman in navy blue jacket, cream trousers, with shouldered carbine. The colors with that name (as per a Charles Hamilton Smith chart at Harvard Houghton Library) and the Tarleton helmet, but should have the hussar-style corded jacket rather than a coatee (information from René Chartrand). Full calf tooled gold, brown leather back, no title; worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1959.

27th Regiment. Facings light buff, officers lace gold

54th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of off-white oblong uniform patch, with red and blue stripes. 54th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of off-white oblong uniform patch, with red and blue stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

27th Regiment

27th Regiment

Brown University

53rd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, buff trousers and facings, with shouldered rifle. 53rd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, buff trousers and facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.