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

22nd Light Dragoons

22nd Light Dragoons

Brown University

23rd of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; side view of 22nd Light Dragoons 23rd of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; side view of 22nd Light Dragoons

22 Aug

22 Aug

Brown University

Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; woman standing, two soldiers resting. Vignettes for lithograph entitled 'Em Bivouac Hinter Valutina Gora. Den 22. August 1812'. Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; woman standing, two soldiers resting. Vignettes for lithograph entitled 'Em Bivouac Hinter Valutina Gora. Den 22. 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/)

21st Regiment. facings blue, officers lace gold

42nd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of navy blue oblong uniform patch, with white center. 42nd in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of navy blue oblong uniform patch, with white center. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

21st Regiment

21st Regiment

Brown University

41st 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, navy blue facings, with shouldered rifle. 41st 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, navy blue facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

21st Light Dragoons, c. 1799

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure with lance. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure with lance. Upright, matted; no margins; edges soiled. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

21st Light Dragoons

21st Light Dragoons

Brown University

20th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; side view of 21st Light Dragoon 20th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; side view of 21st Light Dragoon

21st Light Dragoons

21st Light Dragoons

Brown University

22nd of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 21st Light Dragoon 22nd of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 21st Light Dragoon

21st Light Dragoons

21st Light Dragoons

Brown University

21st of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 21st Light Dragoons 21st of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 21st Light Dragoons

21st Lancers. Lancer in Sudan Kit

Original watercolor signed by C.Y. (after Richard Caton Woodville); mounted lancer in campaign dress, riding towards right. Original watercolor signed by C.Y. (after Richard Caton Woodville); mounted lancer in campaign dress, riding towards right. Reproduced in the Illustrated London News, Sept. 3, 1898. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.

21st Lancers, 1899

21st Lancers, 1899

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure with sword. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure with sword. Upright, matted; no margins; edges soiled. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

21st Lancers, 1762

21st Lancers, 1762

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure holding grounded rifle. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure holding grounded rifle. Upright, matted; margins; edges soiled. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

21st Lancers at Omdurman, 1898

Original watercolor sketch signed and dated by R. C(aton) W(oodville); lancer charging toward left, regimental cipher in upper left corner. Original watercolor sketch signed and dated by R. C(aton) W(oodville); lancer charging toward left, regimental cipher in upper left corner. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951. Title provided by cataloger.

21st Kohat Mountain Battery Frontier Force

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

21st Hussars: a sergeant in guard order, 1894

Unsigned original watercolor on green board; standing uniform figure. Unsigned original watercolor on green board; standing uniform figure. One of a collection of 6 small; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

21st Hussars, c. 1880

21st Hussars, c. 1880

Brown University

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; uniform figure standing at attention with rifle, facing mounted uniform figure on brown horse facing left. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; uniform figure standing at attention with rifle, facing mounted uniform figure on brown horse facing left. Upright, matted; margins; slightly faded. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger

21st Empress of India's Lancers

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with lance, 2 smaller mounted figures in background on open field. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with lance, 2 smaller mounted figures in background on open field. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

20th Regiment. Facings pale yellow, officers lace silver

40th 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 red and black stripes. 40th 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 red and black stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case st. gold; clean.

20th Regiment

20th Regiment

Brown University

39th 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. 39th 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.

20th East Devon Regiment, 1877: officer and private, review order

Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1877; 2 standing uniform figures, one holding rifle and one holding flag. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 1877; 2 standing uniform figures, one holding rifle and one holding flag. Upright oval; matted; glue residue on front, some yellowing. London, Francis Edwards, 1968.

20th Deccan Horse Late 1st Lancers Hyderabad Contingent

1 of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in green and red facing right. 1 of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure in green and red facing right. Unbound; in 1/4 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

20 at home to 1 in the trenches

Poster showing a crowd of workers measuring and outfitting a seated monumental soldier with uniform and supplies. Poster showing a crowd of workers measuring and outfitting a seated monumental soldier with uniform and supplies. Printed in black on white paper within double-line border. Title continues: It takes the best co-operative efforts of from six to twenty workers at home to properly equip and maintain one American soldier at the front. ... With consistent help and encouragement for their wage-earning partners and themselves, from all classes of the people, American industry can and will win this war for human liberty. Breeders of industrial war at home must be eliminated. National co-operation is the slogan to insure victory for Democracy over Autocracy. "Issued by the National Industrial Conservation Movement, 30 Church Street, New York City. Copies supplied on request." "E-7."

2. Zouaves

2. Zouaves

Brown University

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 uniform holding trumpet in right hand. 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 uniform holding trumpet in right hand. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth slipcase, olive leather label stamped gold. Title supplied by cataloger. Paris, Grangie sale, 1967.

2. Kurassier-Regiment Trompeter in grosser uniform, 1812

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in blue and orange on white horse facing left. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of Westphalian uniform figures (infantry, cavalry and musicians), 1808-1813. Figure in blue and orange on white horse facing left. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1954.

2. Inf.-Regt. Kronprinz. Regimentstambour 1857

One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with baton. One of a collection of 140 ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (by Drexler) after Anton Hoffmann and others, documents in Army Museum etc. Figure in blue with baton. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

2. Garde-Husar. Unteroffizier

73rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; profile view of standing hussar officer in red jacket, brown trousers, hands folded, facing right. 73rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; profile view of standing hussar officer in red jacket, brown trousers, hands folded, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

2. Feldjäger-Rgt. Graf v. Salem

One of a collection of 9 watercolors signed by Graf, some dated, some after Braun, Hoffmann, Kurz. Figure in green and white with walking stick facing right. One of a collection of 9 watercolors signed by Graf, some dated, some after Braun, Hoffmann, Kurz. Figure in green and white with walking stick facing right. Small folio, unbound, in blue cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

2 troopers, unidentified unit: Madras, c. 1860.

17th in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; 2 standing figures, showing profile and back views, of soldier in dark green coat, white trousers, wearing sword. 17th in suite of 17 unsigned watercolors of uniforms by Lawson, copied from contemporary originals, accompanied by 2 pages of ink manuscript explanation; 2 standing figures, showing profile and back views, of soldier in dark green coat, white trousers, wearing sword. Small, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather labels stamped gold "Indian State Troops. Water-colors by C.C.P. Lawson from original documents".

2 Troop, Worthing, 1944. 3 Commando.

Original photograph; group portrait of 33 soldiers, and one dog, from various regiments, outdoors. Original photograph; group portrait of 33 soldiers, and one dog, from various regiments, outdoors. Small oblong folio; no margins.

2 soldiers in conversation

Pencil sketch of two soldiers seated on the ground in conversation. Pencil sketch of two soldiers seated on the ground in conversation. Oblong, margins, slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.