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

1812. 4th King's Foot. Grenadier

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

1812. 43rd Regt. Light Infantry

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. 2nd Coldstream Reg. Foot Guards

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

1812. 25th Regt. King's Own Borderers. Officer

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

1812. 18th Hussars. Musician

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

1812. 18th Hussars

1812. 18th Hussars

Brown University

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

1812. 13th Light Dragoons

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure standing 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full-length figure standing Unbound in red cloth case. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1812. 12th Light Dragoons

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full length figure walking forward 1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; full length figure walking forward Unbound in red cloth case. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1812 Lieutenant Agustina Zaragoza y Domenech

Watercolor drawing by F.F. Lull; woman soldier in uniform, flag in right hand. Watercolor drawing by F.F. Lull; woman soldier in uniform, flag in right hand. Agustina Raimunda Maria Saragossa i Domènech or Agustina of Aragón was a Spanish heroine who defended Spain during the Peninsular War, first as a civilian and later as a professional officer in the Spanish Army. Known as "the Spanish Joan of Arc Bala-Cynwyd, Pa., James Tily, 1970.

1811. Staff Officer

1811. Staff 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/)

1811. Heavy Dragoons Officer off-duty

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/)

1811 Utrecht

1811 Utrecht

Brown University

One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in green and white on gray horse facing left. One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in green and white on gray horse facing left. Small folio; 1/4 black morocco stamped gold and black cloth; clean; bookplate of F.C. Koch. Hamburg, Hauswedell sale, 1966.

1811 Rotterdam

1811 Rotterdam

Brown University

One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in green, pink and white on gray horse facing left. One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in green, pink and white on gray horse facing left. Small folio; 1/4 black morocco stamped gold and black cloth; clean; bookplate of F.C. Koch. Hamburg, Hauswedell sale, 1966

1811 Rotterdam

1811 Rotterdam

Brown University

One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Drummer on left in green, salmon and white and figure on right in green, pink and white. One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Drummer on left in green, salmon and white and figure on right in green, pink and white. Small folio; 1/4 black morocco stamped gold and black cloth; clean; bookplate of F.C. Koch. Hamburg, Hauswedell sale, 1966.

1811 La Haye

1811 La Haye

Brown University

One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in green and pink standing next to brown horse and facing left. One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in green and pink standing next to brown horse and facing left. Small folio; 1/4 black morocco stamped gold and black cloth; clean; bookplate of F.C. Koch. Hamburg, Hauswedell sale, 1966.

1811 Harlem

1811 Harlem

Brown University

One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album, signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in green ald salmon on brown horse. One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album, signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in green ald salmon on brown horse. Small folio; 1/4 black morocco stamped gold and black cloth; clean; bookplate of F.C. Koch. hamburg, Hauswedell sale, 1966.

1811 Gronigue

1811 Gronigue

Brown University

One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneru in varioud parts of Holland. Figure in blue on tan horse facing left. One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneru in varioud parts of Holland. Figure in blue on tan horse facing left. Small folio; 1/4 black morocco stamped gold and black cloth; clean; bookplate of F.C. Koch. Hamburg, Hauswedell sale, 1966.

1811 Garde d'honneur d'Amsterdam

One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album, signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in blue and white leaning on axe with left hand. One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album, signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in blue and white leaning on axe with left hand. Small folio; 1/4 black morocco stamped gold and black cloth; clean; bookplate of F.C. Koch. Hamburg, Hauswedell sale, 1966.

1811 Drenthe

1811 Drenthe

Brown University

One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawing in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in grey on horseback facing left Small folio, 1/4 black morocco stamped gold and black cloth; clean; bookplate of F.C. Koch Hamburg, Hauswedell sale, 1966

1811 Amsterdam; 1811 La Haye

One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Two gards in green, pink and white. One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Two gards in green, pink and white. Small folio; 1/4 black morocco stamped gold and black cloth; clean; bookplate of F.C. Koch. Hamburg, Hauswedell sale, 1966,

1811 Amsterdam

1811 Amsterdam

Brown University

One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in pink and gray on brown horse. One of 13 original ink and watercolor drawings in an album signed by Fort, of uniform figures of I Empire gardes d'honneur in various parts of Holland. Figure in pink and gray on brown horse. Small folio; 1/4 black morocco stamped gold and black cloth; clean; bookplate of F.C. Koch. Hamburg, Hauswedell sale, 1966.

1810. Hussars, Trumpeter

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms by Lyall initialed CL; trumpeter on horse. 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; trumpeter on horse. 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/)

1809. K.B.3. Leichtes Infanteriebataillon Bernklau. Schütze

One of a collection of 8 color lithograph plates of uniform figures after Schenck. Figure in green and gray with rifle. One of a collection of 8 color lithograph plates of uniform figures after Schenck. Figure in green and gray with rifle. Unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio, white cloth labels stamped gold.

1809. Calabrian Free Corps. Private

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

1809. Calabrian Free Corps. Officer

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/)

1809. 6th Dragoons

1809. 6th Dragoons

Brown University

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms by Lyall initialed CL; trooper mounted on horse. 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; trooper mounted on horse. 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/)

1809, 1813: (Galician volunteer and Austrian soldier)

32nd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allies) uniforms: 2 standing soldiers talking, the 1 on left, a Cossack, is a Galician volunteer from one of the three Cossack squadrons raised by Austro-Hungary in 1809, wearing a navy blue jacket and pantaloons; the 1 on right in a light blue uniform is an infantryman of the Austrian "Deutsche Legion" ("German Legion"). Handwritten, near-illegible descriptions below dates.) 32nd in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allies) uniforms: 2 standing soldiers talking, the 1 on left, a Cossack, is a Galician volunteer from one of the three Cossack squadrons raised by Austro-Hungary in 1809, wearing a navy blue jacket and pantaloons; the 1 on right in a light blue uniform is an infantryman of the Austrian "Deutsche Legion" ("German Legion"). Handwritten, near-illegible descriptions below dates.) Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

1808. Pioneer, Line

1808. Pioneer, Line

Brown University

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms by Lyall initialed CL; soldier walking. 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; soldier walking. 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/)

1808. Colonel, Hussars

1808. Colonel, Hussars

Brown University

1 of 160 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms by Lyall initialed CL; soldier standing by horse. 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; soldier standing by horse. 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/)

1808. 39th Regt. of Foot

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