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

1862; Philippines. Infantry Captain

One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures dated 1862. Figure in blue and white with sword facing right. One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures dated 1862. Figure in blue and white with sword facing right. Folio, unbound, clean; in yellow cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Bala-Cynwyd, Pa. James C. Tily.

1862; Philippines, Infantry Colonel, (daily uniform)

One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures, dated 1862. Figure in blue and white smoking cigar. One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures, dated 1862. Figure in blue and white smoking cigar. Folio, unbound, clean; in yellow cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Bala-Cynwd, Pa. James C. Tily.

1862; Philippines, Infantry (campaign)

One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures, dated 1862. Figure in gray with flag walking to the left. One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures, dated 1862. Figure in gray with flag walking to the left. Folio, unbound, clean; in yellow cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Bala-Cynwyd, Pa. James C. Tily.

1862--Ma petite je vous recommende ces deux lè...

One of a collection of 28 lithographic war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités" in the French journal "le Charivari". By and after Darjou; numbered 53, on page 155. One of a collection of 28 lithographic war and political cartoons printed by Destouches, chiefly from the series, "Actualités" in the French journal "le Charivari". By and after Darjou; numbered 53, on page 155. Upright; trimmed; tape along bottom edge; light spotting. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1954.

1860 Battiglione di Patrizio

One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with gun, standing at attention. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with gun, standing at attention. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.

1855, or A scene in perspective

Lithograph caricature print by W. Kohler, being 'Political Hits No. 11'; Victoria and Albert introducing long procession of offspring to threadbare and thin John Bull. Lithograph caricature print by W. Kohler, being 'Political Hits No. 11'; Victoria and Albert introducing long procession of offspring to threadbare and thin John Bull. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed at bottom; slightly soiled. Bournemouth, Mathews, '54. Ds.

1851; Philippines; Colonel of Luzon Lancery

One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue on gray horse facing left and dated 1851. One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue on gray horse facing left and dated 1851. Folio, unbound; clean, in yellow cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Bala-Cynwyd, Pa. James C. Tily.

1850. Generalstabsoffiziere.

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 on brown horse looking down at figure in blue and white standing on the ground. 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 on brown horse looking down at figure in blue and white standing on the ground. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

1849. Sinde Irregular Horse Jacob's Horse. Officer

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

1849 Legione Polacca

1849 Legione Polacca

Brown University

One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and carrying gun, standing. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and carrying gun, standing. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.

1847. VIth Bengal Irregular Cavalry. Sowar

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

1847. IXth Bengal Light Cavalry. Sowar

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

1847. Bengal Presidency. Bundlecund Legion. Sowar

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

1846. Madras Presidency. Governor's body guard

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

1846. Madras Infantry. Musician, Sergeant

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

1846. Madras Horse Artillery officer. Undress

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

1846. Madras Cavalry. Officer, undress

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

1846. Madras Cavalry. Officer, undress

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

1846. 19th Bombay Native Infantry. European officer

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

1845, Ofícial del Batallón de Extramuros

29th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; mounted soldier in teal jacket, blue hat, red and white trousers, riding toward left. 29th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; mounted soldier in teal jacket, blue hat, red and white trousers, riding toward left. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

1844. Nizam's Army. Foot Artillery. Native officer

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

1844. Nizam's Army. Artillery Gunner

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

1844. Nizam's Army. 3rd Regt. Officer. Undress

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

1844. Nizam's Army. 3rd Infantry. Sepoy

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

1844. Nizam's Army. 3rd Cavalry. Sowar

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

1844. Madras Light Cavalry. Native Officer

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

1844. Madras Infantry 32nd Regt. Sepoy. India

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

1843; Voluntaria: Defensa de Montevideo

30th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; soldier in teal jacket, brown hat with red sash, crouch on one knee with rifle. 30th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; soldier in teal jacket, brown hat with red sash, crouch on one knee with rifle. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

1842. Goorka. India

1842. Goorka. India

Brown University

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

1840: (standard-bearer, drummer)

36th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures in white jackets, blue trousers; standard-bearer at left, drummer at right. 36th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures in white jackets, blue trousers; standard-bearer at left, drummer at right. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.