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

1840: (infantryman and officer)

48th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen and officer, in white uniforms with blue facings, facing each other. 48th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures of infantrymen and officer, in white uniforms with blue facings, facing each other. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

1834. Cie. de Canonniers Sédentaires d'Alger: Cie. de Fusiliers Vétérans

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of soldiers in blue jackets, red trim, 1st leaning on low stone wall, 2nd with grounded rifle. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of soldiers in blue jackets, red trim, 1st leaning on low stone wall, 2nd with grounded rifle. Unbound; in blue marble board portfolio with gouache cover design, blue cloth back, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

1833. Sapeur du Génie. Conducteur d'Artie. pte. tenue

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of sapper and artilleryman, both in blue uniforms, red trim; buildings in background. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of sapper and artilleryman, both in blue uniforms, red trim; buildings in background. Unbound; in blue marble board portfolio with gouache cover design, blue cloth back, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

1833. Chasseurs d'Afrique. Pte. tenue, 2e 1er Regt. Cavaliers

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of cavalryman and officer, both in light blue jackets, red trousers, red caps. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of cavalryman and officer, both in light blue jackets, red trousers, red caps. Unbound; in blue marble board portfolio with gouache cover design, blue cloth back, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

1833 Sachs. I. Reiter-Regiment

One of a collection of 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid); figure in blue with red plumed helmet blowing a trumpet facing right. One of a collection of 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid); figure in blue with red plumed helmet blowing a trumpet facing right. Small folio, unbound; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, c. 1815-1833. Watercolors"; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1950.

1833 II. Sachs. Reiter-Regiment

One of a collection of 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid); figure in blue charging to the left on brown horse with sword in right hand. One of a collection of 13 original unsigned gouache and watercolor drawings of cavalry uniform figures, 1810-1833, (some after Zauerveid); figure in blue charging to the left on brown horse with sword in right hand. Small folio, unbound; in dark green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Saxon Uniforms, c. 1815-1833. Watercolors"; slightly yellowed. N.Y., Rockman, 1950.

1827 Caballería en el Ombrí, Camacuá é Ytuzaingó

15th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of officer in blue jacket, gray trousers, red sash, holding sword; regimental insignia in upper left. 15th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of officer in blue jacket, gray trousers, red sash, holding sword; regimental insignia in upper left. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

1826. Sepoy. India

1826. Sepoy. India

Brown University

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

1825. Generalstabsoffizier.

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 gray horse. 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 gray horse. Small folio, unbound, yellowed; in blue cloth slipcase, cream leather label stamped gold. Munich, Wolfle, 1969.

1824. Madras Sepoy. India

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

1824. Madras Sepoy Officer. India

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, pistols and walking stick. 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, pistols and walking stick. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold.

1823 Regiment

1823 Regiment

Brown University

One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in light blue and red with walking stick facing right. One of a collection of 99 mounted watercolors signed and some dated by Drexler of uniform figures. Figure in light blue and red with walking stick facing right. Title supplied by cataloger; title on item illegible. Folio, blue cloth beige leather label stamped gold.

1818; Philippines, Rey Inf. Regt. (2nd Battalion)

One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures. Figure in blue and white holding red flag dated 1818. One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures. Figure in blue and white holding red flag dated 1818. Folio, unbound, clean, in yellow cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Bala-Cynwyd, Pa. James C. Tily.

1818; Philippines, Rey Inf. Regt. (1st Battalion)

One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures. 1818 figure in red, white and blue holding baton fand facing left. One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures. 1818 figure in red, white and blue holding baton fand facing left. Folio, unbound, clean; in yellow cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Bala-Cynwyd, Pa.

1818; Philippines, Halberdier Guard of the Royal Seal

One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures. This one dated 1818 and showing figure with halberd dressed in red, blue and white facing right. One of a collection of 10 original watercolors signed by F.F. Llull of Spanish and colonial uniform figures. This one dated 1818 and showing figure with halberd dressed in red, blue and white facing right. Folio, unbound, clean, in yellow cloth slipcase, maroon leather label stamped gold. Bala-Cynwyd, Pa. James C. Tily.

1815. India. Java volunteers

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

1815. East India Comp'y. Light Infantry

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

1815 - 1875: North Gloucestershire. XXVIII

Colored lithograph by and after W.S.; standing uniform figures of 1815 and 1875, with drums, regimental badge and standards. Colored lithograph by and after W.S.; standing uniform figures of 1815 and 1875, with drums, regimental badge and standards. Oblong, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

1814. The King's German Legion. 2nd Light Dragoons. Officer

One of a suite of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, blue and gray on white horse facing left. One of a suite of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, blue and gray on white horse facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1814. The King's German Legion. 1st Regt. Light Dragoons. Officer

One of a suite of 160 original watercolor drawings of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, white and blue with sword., right hand on hip. One of a suite of 160 original watercolor drawings of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, white and blue with sword., right hand on hip. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1814. The King's German Legion 1st Regt. of Light Dragoons.

One of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, blue and gray with canteen in raised right hand, facing right. One of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, blue and gray with canteen in raised right hand, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1814. Royal Marines

1814. Royal Marines

Brown University

One of a suite of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle. One of a suite of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1814. Officier der Freiwillige Jäger

One of a collection of 7 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures. Figure in green with yellow sash, holding sword in right hand and pointing with left. One of a collection of 7 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures. Figure in green with yellow sash, holding sword in right hand and pointing with left. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

1814. Freiwilligen-Jäger

One of a collection of 7 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures. Figure in green facing right and holding rifle. One of a collection of 7 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures. Figure in green facing right and holding rifle. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

1814. 60th Rifles

1814. 60th Rifles

Brown University

One of a suite of 160 watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, green and blue holding rifle and horn. One of a suite of 160 watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, green and blue holding rifle and horn. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1814. 5th West India Regt.

One of a suite of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, green and blue with rifle. One of a suite of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, green and blue with rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1814: From the Picture by J.L.E. Meissonier

Photo-engraving after painting signed and ated 1862 by Meissonier; Napoleon I, mounted, in the field, followed by two aides. Photo-engraving after painting signed and ated 1862 by Meissonier; Napoleon I, mounted, in the field, followed by two aides. Upright medium folio; margins intact. Presented, 1986, by Alan Trueblood.

1814 K.B. Inf.-Leib-Regiment 1914

Color lithograph poster after Jank signed and dated 1914 by artist; standing uniform figure near statue of lion. Color lithograph poster after Jank signed and dated 1914 by artist; standing uniform figure near statue of lion. Upright giant folio; margins intact; slightly foxed and soiled, repaired tear. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1971.

1813. Sappers & Miners. Working dress

One of a suite of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, blue and gray holding basket and bucket. One of a suite of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red, blue and gray holding basket and bucket. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1813. Sappers & Miners. Private

One of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red and white with rifle. One of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red and white with rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.