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

1st Life Guards: United Service Gallery No. 4

Color lithograph by Bouvier after Martin; printed by F. Alvey; uniform figure galloping towards left. Color lithograph by Bouvier after Martin; printed by F. Alvey; uniform figure galloping towards left. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

1st Life Guards: Officer, review order, c. 1890

One of collection of matted sign and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; standing uniform figure. One of collection of matted sign and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; standing uniform figure. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Francis Edwards, 1960. Title provided by cataloger.

1st Life Guards: Corporal of Horse and Private, c. 1830

Unsigend original watercolor (by Martens); 2 mounted uniform figures in stable-yard, one showing rear view, smaller dismounted figures in background. Unsigend original watercolor (by Martens); 2 mounted uniform figures in stable-yard, one showing rear view, smaller dismounted figures in background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.

1st Life Guards: Composite - 1661, 1686, 1760, 1815, 1835

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 showing 5 figures with the dates 1661, 1686, 1760, 1815 and 1835, and signed RW and dated 1896. 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 showing 5 figures with the dates 1661, 1686, 1760, 1815 and 1835, and signed RW and dated 1896. Upright medium folio; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery

1st Life Guards, Officer, c. 1842

Original unsigned watercolor (by de Daubrawa, for Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army); mounted uniform figure on horse facing left, smaller mounted figures in background. Original unsigned watercolor (by de Daubrawa, for Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army); mounted uniform figure on horse facing left, smaller mounted figures in background. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

1st Life Guards, c. 1884

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; 1 mounted and 2 standing uniform figures, with horse, outdoors. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; 1 mounted and 2 standing uniform figures, with horse, outdoors. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; clean, slightly faded. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger

1st Life Guards, c. 1857

Original watercolor signed H. M(artens); group outdoors, mounted and standing, showing several orders of uniform. Original watercolor signed H. M(artens); group outdoors, mounted and standing, showing several orders of uniform. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

1st Life Guards, c. 1850

1st in pair of original unsigned watercolors by de Prades; 2 mounted uniform figures, in cuirass and helmet, holding carbines, riding outdoors toward left. 1st in pair of original unsigned watercolors by de Prades; 2 mounted uniform figures, in cuirass and helmet, holding carbines, riding outdoors toward left. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger

1st Life Guards, c. 1845

Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens); troop of guards riding by Green Park or Hyde Park. Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens); troop of guards riding by Green Park or Hyde Park. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.

1st Life Guards, c. 1845

Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens); mounted uniform figure, riding towards left. Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens); mounted uniform figure, riding towards left. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

1st Life Guards, 1876. Marching order

One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted cavalry troop riding through open field. One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted cavalry troop riding through open field. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints. Title provided by cataloger.

1st Life Guards, 1832

1st Life Guards, 1832

Brown University

Color lithograph (by and?) after H. Heath dated 1836 by artist; officer on rearing horse, facing right. Color lithograph (by and?) after H. Heath dated 1836 by artist; officer on rearing horse, facing right. Upright, matted; margins trimmed close; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

1st Life Guards, 1829

1st Life Guards, 1829

Brown University

One of a collection of original watercolors (for plates in the Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion) of standing uniform figures. One of a collection of original watercolors (for plates in the Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion) of standing uniform figures. Upright folio; margins. Series title supplied by cataloger.

1st Life Guards officer leading charge

Original unsigned watercolor; mounted officer, sabre raised, on rearing horse facing right, smaller mounted figure galloping in right background. Original unsigned watercolor; mounted officer, sabre raised, on rearing horse facing right, smaller mounted figure galloping in right background. Small oblong folio; margins; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.

1st Life Guards officer and trumpeter leading charge

1st in coll. of original signed watercolors by Norie; 1st Life Guards officer and trumpeter leading massed cavalry charge. 1st in coll. of original signed watercolors by Norie; 1st Life Guards officer and trumpeter leading massed cavalry charge. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

1st Life Guards officer 1885

One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing right, outdoors. One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing right, outdoors. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

1st Life Guards c. 1854

1st Life Guards c. 1854

Brown University

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on gray horse, facing left. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure on gray horse, facing left. Upright small folio, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger

1st Life Guards (rear view)

Second of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 1st Life Guards Second of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; rear view of 1st Life Guards

1st Life Guards

1st Life Guards

Brown University

1st in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, facing right, holding sabre; display with 2 red regimental flags at right. 1st in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, facing right, holding sabre; display with 2 red regimental flags at right. Folio and large folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

1st Life Guards

1st Life Guards

Brown University

One of a collection of original watercolors (for plates in the Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion) of standing uniform figures. One of a collection of original watercolors (for plates in the Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion) of standing uniform figures. Upright folio, margins. Title supplied by cataloger.

1st Life Guards

1st Life Guards

Brown University

Unsigned original watercolor drawing; mounted uniform figure, profile facing left. Unsigned original watercolor drawing; mounted uniform figure, profile facing left. Upright; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

1st Life Guards

1st Life Guards

Brown University

One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Figure on horseback riding through arch while soldier standings next to arch. One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Figure on horseback riding through arch while soldier standings next to arch. 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.

1st Life Guards

1st Life Guards

Brown University

1st in collection of 8 chromolithographic plates of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing Life Guard in scarlet jacket, white trousers, wearing cuirass and helmet, hand on hip. 1st in collection of 8 chromolithographic plates of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing Life Guard in scarlet jacket, white trousers, wearing cuirass and helmet, hand on hip. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1948.

1st Life Guards

1st 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 and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; 2 mounted cavalrymen in brick courtyard, 1 holding axe; a third soldier standing at left. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; 2 mounted cavalrymen in brick courtyard, 1 holding axe; a third soldier standing at left. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

1st Life Guards

1st Life Guards

Brown University

One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing left on country road. One of collection of matted signed and unsigned watercolors, some dated, by Simkin; mounted uniform figure on black horse, facing left on country road. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. Title provided by cataloger.

1st Life Guards

1st Life Guards

Brown University

First of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 1st Life Guards First of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 1st Life Guards

1st Life Guards

1st Life Guards

Brown University

One of a collection of 5 original signed watercolors by Heath (manuscript titles on backs) of uniform figures and groups for the Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army series. One of a collection of 5 original signed watercolors by Heath (manuscript titles on backs) of uniform figures and groups for the Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army series. Upright medium folio; no margins; clean. London, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.

1st Life Guards

1st Life Guards

Brown University

One of a collection of 5 original signed watercolors by Heath (manuscript titles on back) of uniform figures and groups for Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army. One of a collection of 5 original signed watercolors by Heath (manuscript titles on back) of uniform figures and groups for Ackermann's Costumes of the British Army. Upright medium folio; no margins; clean. London, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.

1st Life Guards

1st Life Guards

Brown University

1st in collection of 3 of 6 numbered colored aquatint plates by J. Harris after Martens; uniform figures of mounted cavalry passing down country road. 1st in collection of 3 of 6 numbered colored aquatint plates by J. Harris after Martens; uniform figures of mounted cavalry passing down country road. Oblong medium folio, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. From 'Fores's Army Costumes', Plate 1. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

1st Life Guards

1st Life Guards

Brown University

One of a collection of 4 colored lithographic plates of uniform groups. One of a collection of 4 colored lithographic plates of uniform groups. Small upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Series title supplied by cataloger.