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

1945: soldier in full water-safety gear

Original pen and ink sketch of soldier with full water-safety gear. Original pen and ink sketch of soldier with full water-safety gear. Upright medium folio; yellowed; tape on edges. Title supplied by cataloger.

1945: group of soldiers drinking and resting

Original ink wash sketch, signed and dated by Day, of a group of soldiers drinking and socializing. Original ink wash sketch, signed and dated by Day, of a group of soldiers drinking and socializing. Oblong medium folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

1945 at sea, sailor with life jacket

Original watercolor, signed and dated by Day, of soldier at sea, with life jacket, and warship in right distance. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Day, of soldier at sea, with life jacket, and warship in right distance. Upright medium folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

1945 at rest

1945 at rest

Brown University

Signed ink wash drawing of soldier, with hat on, sleeping in bed. Signed ink wash drawing of soldier, with hat on, sleeping in bed. Oblong medium folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

1944 -- Antwerp "V" Bomb and Anti-aircraft Fire

A view of a Nazi V-1 flying bomb in flight as seen from railroad tracks in Antwerp. Plumes from anti-aircraft fire dot the sky on the right. Loosely painted watercolor. A view of a Nazi V-1 flying bomb in flight as seen from railroad tracks in Antwerp. Plumes from anti-aircraft fire dot the sky on the right. Loosely painted watercolor. Wasserman served with the U.S. Army in Belgium and Germany, 1944-1945.

1914. Kgl. bayerisches 8. Chevaulegers Regt. Vizenrittmeister

4th in collection of 4 ink and watercolor drawings, signed by Drexler; mounted uniform figure on horse galloping forward. 4th in collection of 4 ink and watercolor drawings, signed by Drexler; mounted uniform figure on horse galloping forward. Oblong and small upright folio; margins. Munich, Wölfle, 1969. series title provided by cataloger

1914, Artillería en verano

1 of 11 ink and watercolor drawings initialled FFL; single figure in uniform. From series 'Paraguayan uniforms, 1806-1934: Water-colors' 1 of 11 ink and watercolor drawings initialled FFL; single figure in uniform. From series 'Paraguayan uniforms, 1806-1934: Water-colors' Upright medium portfolio. Montevideo, Llull, 1968 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/)

1914-1915: le tambour bat, le clairon sonne...

Color print after Scott; drummer standing on battlefield ridge, ghost flags in background. Color print after Scott; drummer standing on battlefield ridge, ghost flags in background. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Paris, Bihn, 1950.

1914 Königlich Bayerisches General

One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in blue with gray coat and helmet. One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in blue with gray coat and helmet. Folio; blue cloth, beige leather label stamped gold.

1914 Kgl. Bayerische 8. Infanterie-Regiment

One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in blue with baton. One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in blue with baton. Folio, blue cloth, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

1914 7. Inf. Regt. Tambour

One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in long gray coat playing drum. One of a collection of 34 watercolors signed, and some dated, by Drexler of uniform figures, some copied from various artists or documents. Figure in long gray coat playing drum. Unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wölfle, 1969.

1913. K.B. 12. Infanterieregiment Prinz Amulf. Leutnant

One of a collection of 8 color lithograph plates of uniform figures after Schenck. Figure in blue with sword walking to the left. One of a collection of 8 color lithograph plates of uniform figures after Schenck. Figure in blue with sword walking to the left. Unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio, white cloth labels stamped gold.

1903. Dogras

1903. Dogras

Brown University

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red and blue facing left. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red and blue facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1903. Bengal Infantry

1903. Bengal Infantry

Brown University

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, white and blue. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, white and blue. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1902. Top-Khana. Gunner. Punjab Artillery

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in gray, facing forward, arms at sides. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in gray, facing forward, arms at sides. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1902. The Bikanier Lances. Imperial Service. Sowar

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in yellow and white with flag and sword. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in yellow and white with flag and sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1902. Mysore Lancers. Sowar

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in khaki with flag and sword. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in khaki with flag and sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1902. Gwalior Lancers. Commandant

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, white and blue with sword facing left. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, white and blue with sword facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather labels stamped gold; clean.

1902. Bombay Sappers & miners. Full dress

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red and blue. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red and blue. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1902. Bombay Sappers & miners in mufti

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in blue and white facing right. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in blue and white facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1902. A Tamil. Madras Infantry

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red and blue holding rifle facing left. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red and blue holding rifle facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1902. 4th Madras Pioneers. Lance-Naik

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in khaki holding rifle. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in khaki holding rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1902. 3rd Madras Light Cavalry

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in blue with sword. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in blue with sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1902. 2nd Goorkha Rifles

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in green, facing forward with hands at his side. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in green, facing forward with hands at his side. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1902. 20th Madras Infantry. Non Com; in mufti

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Non-commissioned officer in blue, white and tan facing left. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Non-commissioned officer in blue, white and tan facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1901. A Patiala Lancer. Imperial Service troops

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in green and white with sword. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in green and white with sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1901. 3rd Bombay Light Cavarly. Queen's Own

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in green, right hand behind back. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in green, right hand behind back. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1901. 2nd Madras Lancers

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in blue and gray with sword facing left. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in blue and gray with sword facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1901. 13th (Duke of Connaught's). Bengal Lancers

One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in blue with sword. One of a suite of 136 numbered original watercolors of uniform figures signed by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in blue with sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean.

1901 Rgt. Bergisches

1901 Rgt. Bergisches

Brown University

One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in blue running to the left. One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in blue running to the left. Folio, blue cloth, beige leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.