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

1813. Sappers & Miners. Officer

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

1813, 1840: (Hussars)

1813, 1840: (Hussars)

Brown University

29th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing hussars, 1 on left in light blue jacket and gray trousers, holding sabre, 1 on right in green jacket and red trousers. 29th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing hussars, 1 on left in light blue jacket and gray trousers, holding sabre, 1 on right in green jacket and red trousers. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

1812. Voltigeur

1812. Voltigeur

Brown University

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

1812. The First Regt. of Foot Guards

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword

1812. Royal Horse Guards

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword

1812. Royal Horse Artillery

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of trooper with sword 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of trooper with sword

1812. Royal Artillery. Officer

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer

1812. Rifleman. 95th Regt.

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with rifle 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with rifle

1812. Prince of Wales's own Regt. 10th Hussars

One of 160 original watercolors by Lyall, initialed CL; full length figure wearing pelisse, facing left. One of 160 original watercolors by Lyall, initialed CL; full length figure wearing pelisse, facing left.

1812. King's German Legion. Light Company

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with rifle 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with rifle

1812. King's German Legion. Light Comp'y. Officer

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword

1812. King's German Legion. Horse Artillery

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of trooper on horseback 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of trooper on horseback

1812. King's German Legion. Heavy Dragoons

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier on horseback with sword 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier on horseback with sword

1812. King's German Legion. Foot Artillery. Officer

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword

1812. King's German Legion. Foot Artillery

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier

1812. King's German Legion. 7th Regt. of Hussars. Officer

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword

1812. King's German Legion. 3rd Hussars. Trooper

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of trooper on horseback 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of trooper on horseback

1812. King's German Legion. 2nd Regt. of Hussars. Officer

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sabre 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sabre

1812. King's German Legion. 2nd Light Batallion Officer

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer

1812. King's German Legion. 2nd Light Batallion Officer

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

1812. King's German Legion. 1st Light Infantry

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with musket and bayonet 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of soldier with musket and bayonet

1812. King's German Legion Engineers

One of a suite of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red and gray with sword facing right, holding paper in left hand. One of a suite of 160 original watercolors of uniforms by Charles Lyall (CL). Figure in red and gray with sword facing right, holding paper in left hand. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1812. Grenadier-Capitaine (1 Batl. Spanien)

One of a collection of 7 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures. Figure in red and white facing forward. One of a collection of 7 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures. Figure in red and white facing forward. In red cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

1812. General Officer

1812. General Officer

Brown University

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms by Lyall initialed CL; full-length figure of officer. In red box portfolio titled 'Military Costume. Water-Colour Drawings by Charles Lyall. British Army 1790-1815' 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms by Lyall initialed CL; full-length figure of officer. In red box portfolio titled 'Military Costume. Water-Colour Drawings by Charles Lyall. British Army 1790-1815' Unbound in red cloth case. London, Forster Groom, 1947. 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/)

1812. Fusilier Marschmassig

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

1812. First Life Guards. Officer

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword

1812. 9th Britania Regt. Officer

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer

1812. 95th or Rifle Corps. Officer

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword

1812. 87th or Prince of Wales's own Irish Regt. Officer

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword

1812. 79th Cameron Highlanders

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure of officer with sword