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

1900. 15 pounder, rifled, breech-loading field-gun, Royal Field Artillery

One of a collection of 9 matted signed original ink or wash drawings by Simkin of uniform figures and ordnance. Figure standing next to canon. One of a collection of 9 matted signed original ink or wash drawings by Simkin of uniform figures and ordnance. Figure standing next to canon. Matted and large, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed and soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

18th, 9th & 12th Bengal Irregular Cavalry, c. 1850

One of a collection of 4 watercolors signed by L.E.G. of uniform figures and groups. 3 figures on horseback, one near wall, one holding flag. One of a collection of 4 watercolors signed by L.E.G. of uniform figures and groups. 3 figures on horseback, one near wall, one holding flag. Small oblong folio, matted; margins intact; edges yellowed; in folio slipcase of red cloth, green leather label stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1955. Title supplied by cataloger.

18th Royal Irish Regiment: review order

Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 11/1882; 2 standing uniform figures. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 11/1882; 2 standing uniform figures. Upright; matted; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

18th Regiment. Facings blue, officers lace gold

36th 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. 36th 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.

18th Regiment

18th Regiment

Brown University

35th 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. 35th 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.

18th Light Dragoons

18th Light Dragoons

Brown University

16th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; side view of 18th Light Dragoon 16th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; side view of 18th Light Dragoon

18th Hussars: Composite - 1778, 1794, 1812, 1815, 1820

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures, center image (1815) showing combat between 2 cavalrymen. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures, center image (1815) showing combat between 2 cavalrymen. Upright folio, matted; no margins; slight spotting. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

18th Hussars: 1890

18th Hussars: 1890

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

18th Hussars: 1821

18th Hussars: 1821

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of hussar, facing right. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of hussar, facing right. Upright, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

18th Hussars: 1811

18th Hussars: 1811

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of hussar, facing left. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of hussar, facing left. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

18th Hussars officer, c. 1815

Original watercolor signed by Smith; mounted hussar officer riding toward left, small figures of hussars in battle in distance. Original watercolor signed by Smith; mounted hussar officer riding toward left, small figures of hussars in battle in distance. Upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Title provided by cataloger.

18th Hussars Leeds 1858

18th Hussars Leeds 1858

Brown University

One of a collection of 18 original watercolors after Robert Ebsworth of uniform groups. 10 figures, some on horseback, one with drums. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors after Robert Ebsworth of uniform groups. 10 figures, some on horseback, one with drums. Oblong, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean.

18th Hussars 1811

18th Hussars 1811

Brown University

Original watercolor signed R. Simkin; officer and private in review order. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin; officer and private in review order. Upright medium folio; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

18th Hussars

18th Hussars

Brown University

3rd in set of 4 original watercolor caricatures of regimental uniform figures; striding hussar wearing hat and sword, carrying 2nd hat, monocle in left eye. 3rd in set of 4 original watercolor caricatures of regimental uniform figures; striding hussar wearing hat and sword, carrying 2nd hat, monocle in left eye. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. On paper printed 'Harding, 157, Piccadilly. W.' London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

18th Hussars

18th Hussars

Brown University

One of a collection of 21 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. One of a collection of 21 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "W.Heath. British Uniforms. c. 1827"; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

18th Hussars

18th Hussars

Brown University

5th in collection of 5 (of 11?) hand-colored aquatints by Marks; mounted uniform figure in foreground, other soldiers beside tents in background. 5th in collection of 5 (of 11?) hand-colored aquatints by Marks; mounted uniform figure in foreground, other soldiers beside tents in background. Matted; margins trimmed; soiled. From 'Military Costumes', Plate 11. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. Series title provided by cataloger.

18th Foot

18th Foot

Brown University

23rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, facing forward. 23rd in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; standing figure of infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, cocked hat, facing forward. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

1898; Philippines, Civil Guard captain

One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures, dated 1898. Figure in gray walking to the left. One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures, dated 1898. Figure in gray walking to the left. Folio, unbound, clean; in yellow cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Bala-Cynwyd, Pa. James C. Tily.

1898; Philippines, "Tagalos" Infantry battalions. Spanish Colonial Army

One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures, dated 1898. Figure in white with rifle sitting on marble seat. One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures, dated 1898. Figure in white with rifle sitting on marble seat. Folio, unbound, clean, in yellow cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Bala-Cynwyd, Pa. James C. Tily.

1898; Philippines Mounted Veteran Guard (Manila)

One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures, dated 1898. Figure in gray with red trim with sword on brown horse galloping to the right. One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures, dated 1898. Figure in gray with red trim with sword on brown horse galloping to the right. Folio, unbound, clean, in yellow cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Bala-Cynwyd, Pa. James C. Tily.

1896. The Central India Horse. British Officer

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

1896. 6th (The Prince of Wales) Bengal Cavalry. British officer

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

1896. 4th Lancers. Hyderabad Contingent

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

1896. 1st Bombay Cavalry

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

1892. H.S. Sir Pertuh Singh. A.D.C. Maharaja of Idar

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

1881. Steel 13 pounder rifled muzzle-loading field-gun, Royal Horse Artillery

One of a collection of 9 matted signed original ink or wash drawings by Simkin of uniform figures and ordnance. Figure standing next to cannon. One of a collection of 9 matted signed original ink or wash drawings by Simkin of uniform figures and ordnance. Figure standing next to cannon. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed and soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

1879.--Funerailles du Prince Impérial è Woolwich

Wood engraving after Vierge; coffin of Prince being carried from pavilion to fun carriage by British soldiers, officers looking on at right, mourners in background. Wood engraving after Vierge; coffin of Prince being carried from pavilion to fun carriage by British soldiers, officers looking on at right, mourners in background. Oblong medium folio; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

1876,- On Guard: "Unceasing vigilance is the price of liberty"

Colored lithograph by Currier & Ives; soldier on guard at left center near campfire challenging demons approaching from right. Colored lithograph by Currier & Ives; soldier on guard at left center near campfire challenging demons approaching from right. Small oblong folio; margins intact; clean.

1872. The Woolwich composite 12 pounder rifled muzzle-loading, field-gun

One of a collection of 9 matted signed original ink or wash drawings by Simkin of uniform figures. 3 uniform figures standing around cannon. One of a collection of 9 matted signed original ink or wash drawings by Simkin of uniform figures. 3 uniform figures standing around cannon. Matted and large, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed and soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

1865. Infanteria

1865. Infanteria

Brown University

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/)