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

27e Chasseurs à Cheval 1808-1813

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

26th Regiment. Facings pale yellow, officers lace silver

52nd 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 blue and white stripes. 52nd 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 blue and white stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

26th Regiment

26th Regiment

Brown University

51st 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. 51st 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.

26th King George's Own Light Cavalry Late 1st Madras Lancers

One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in gray, blue and white facing right. One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in gray, blue and white facing right. Unbound; in 1/2 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

26th Cameronians Scottish Rifles: Composite - 1763, 1805, 1815, 1837, 1882

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 5 separate standing uniform figures showing different historical periods, 18th-19th century. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 5 separate standing uniform figures showing different historical periods, 18th-19th century. Upright folio, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. Title provided by cataloger.

26th Cameronians Scottish Rifles: Composite - 1742, 1780, 1812, 1822, 1882

Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 5 separate standing uniform figures form different historical periods (18th-19th century). Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 5 separate standing uniform figures form different historical periods (18th-19th century). Upright folio, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. Title provided by cataloger.

26th Cameronians Scottish Rifles: 1829, 1864

Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures. Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures. Small narrow upright folio, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. Title provided by cataloger.

26. u. 27. Mai. Wien 1848

Lithograph by and after Goebel dated 1848 by artist, printed by J. Rauh; central view of soldiers and others sitting on barricade, border of revolutionary scenes and types, including 4 of uniforms, begging, farewell, marches including women. Lithograph by and after Goebel dated 1848 by artist, printed by J. Rauh; central view of soldiers and others sitting on barricade, border of revolutionary scenes and types, including 4 of uniforms, begging, farewell, marches including women. Large upright folio; margins intact; foxed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

25th Regiment. Facings deep yellow, officers lace gold

50th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of dark yellow oblong uniform patch, red and black stripes. 50th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of dark yellow oblong uniform patch, red and black stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

25th Regiment

25th Regiment

Brown University

49th 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, dark yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. 49th 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, dark yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.

25th Cavalry 1912: Hot weather full dress

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.

25 Jap ships Honolulu 1945

Original pen and ink sketch of a man holding a sign that says: 25 Jap ships. Original pen and ink sketch of a man holding a sign that says: 25 Jap ships. Fisher served overseas during World War Two as a map specialist with the U.S. Army's 30th Topographic Engineers.

24th Regiment. Facings willow green, officers lace silver

48th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of dark green oblong uniform patch, with white center, red and green stripes. 48th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of dark green oblong uniform patch, with white center, red and green stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

24th Regiment 1828

24th Regiment 1828

Brown University

Original watercolor signed R. S(imkin); standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed R. S(imkin); standing uniform figure. Upright; matted; margins have glue residue; yellowed.

24th Regiment

24th Regiment

Brown University

47th 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, dark green facings, with shouldered rifle. 47th 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, dark green facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.

24th Foot - South Wales Borderers. On maneuvers near Aldershot

Original watercolor signed by Norie; soldiers led by officer and bugler, advancing through brush. Original watercolor signed by Norie; soldiers led by officer and bugler, advancing through brush. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. title provided by cataloger

24th (2nd Warwickshire) Regiment

4th in set of 4 original watercolor caricatures of regimental uniform figures; one-armed standing figure in pith helmet, holding sword at ready. 4th in set of 4 original watercolor caricatures of regimental uniform figures; one-armed standing figure in pith helmet, holding sword at ready. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. On paper printed 'Harding, 157, Piccadilly. W.' London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

24e Regiment des Chasseurs è cheval

One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red and green on gray/brown horse facing left. One of a collection of 98 unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures in outdoor backgrounds, possibly be Weiland; inlaid and bound in album. Figure in red and green on gray/brown horse facing left. Mounted small folio; bound in 1/4 red morocco stamped gold and marble boards; clean. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1951.

24 Regt de Tirailleurs Tunisiens 1939

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

23rd Regiment. Facings blue, officers lace gold

46th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of dark blue oblong uniform patch, with white center, red and yellow stripes. 46th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of dark blue oblong uniform patch, with white center, red and yellow stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

23rd Regiment of Light Dragoons, 1813

One of a collection of 4 unsigned watercolor drawings (perhaps by Atkinson) of standing or mounted uniform figures. One of a collection of 4 unsigned watercolor drawings (perhaps by Atkinson) of standing or mounted uniform figures. Upright; no margins; clean, some slight foxing. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

23rd Regiment

23rd Regiment

Brown University

45th 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, blue facings, with shouldered rifle. 45th 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, blue facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

23rd Lt. Dragoons

23rd Lt. Dragoons

Brown University

10th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 23rd Lt. Dragoon 10th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 23rd Lt. Dragoon

23rd Light Dragoons

23rd Light Dragoons

Brown University

24th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 23rd Light Dragoons 24th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 23rd Light Dragoons

23e. d'augoust: Resiouis toÿ en Dieu, ô Gaule belliqueuse...

7th in suite of 7 engraved plates by and after de Vos; procession of soldiers and women camp followers or civilians leaving fortress of Antwerp in 1577, in background, other troops watching in lower right foreground; in circular enframement, with allegorical figures above, and text in French and Dutch below. From the series: The Conquest of the Citadel of Antwerp. 7th in suite of 7 engraved plates by and after de Vos; procession of soldiers and women camp followers or civilians leaving fortress of Antwerp in 1577, in background, other troops watching in lower right foreground; in circular enframement, with allegorical figures above, and text in French and Dutch below. From the series: The Conquest of the Citadel of Antwerp. Folio, mounted and bound in black cloth, yellow leather label stamped gold; clean. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. title provided by cataloger

22nd Sam Browne's Cavalry (Frontier Force)

One of a pair of original watercolors on gray-green board signed by Challenor; standing uniform figure. [See also: The 20th Deccan Horse.] One of a pair of original watercolors on gray-green board signed by Challenor; standing uniform figure. [See also: The 20th Deccan Horse.] Upright folio, matted; margins have glue residue and lower left corner bent; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1952.

22nd Regiment. Facings buff, offcers lace gold

44th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of buff-colored oblong uniform patch, with white center, red and black stripes. 44th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of buff-colored oblong uniform patch, with white center, red and black stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.

22nd Regiment of Foot. Officer, c. 1790

Original unsigned crude ink and watercolor drawing; standing uniform figure, right hand resting on grounded sword, left hand on hip. Original unsigned crude ink and watercolor drawing; standing uniform figure, right hand resting on grounded sword, left hand on hip. Upright, matted; margins intact; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1953. Title provided by cataloger.

22nd Regiment

22nd Regiment

Brown University

43rd 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. 43rd 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 stamped gold; clean.

22nd Middlesex R.V.

22nd Middlesex R.V.

Brown University

Original watercolor on gray paper signed and dated by Payne; standing uniform figure, outdoors, leaning on grounded rifle. Original watercolor on gray paper signed and dated by Payne; standing uniform figure, outdoors, leaning on grounded rifle. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.