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

1807. Troops watering horses

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

1807. Royal Horse Artillery

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

1807. Light Dragoons (back view)

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

1807. Life Guards (front view)

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

1807. Foot Guards (back view)

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

1807. Dragoner

1807. Dragoner

Brown University

One of a collection of 7 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue facing right. One of a collection of 7 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures. Figure in red, white and blue facing right. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, white leather label stamped gold. N.Y., Sachatzki, 1952.

1807. 95th Rifles

1807. 95th Rifles

Brown University

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

1807. 93rd Highlanders

1807. 93rd Highlanders

Brown University

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

1807-11. Grenadier

1807-11. Grenadier

Brown University

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

1807 (Vive l'Empereur, Friedland)

Photogravure after Meissonier; review of charging mounted troope by Napoleon and staff. Photogravure after Meissonier; review of charging mounted troope by Napoleon and staff. Oblong medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; slightly spotted, cleaned.

1806. Tercio de Voluntarios de Caballería y su bandera

9th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing infantryman in blue jacket, light blue trousers, top hat, with gun slung over back; regimental flag in left background. 9th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing infantryman in blue jacket, light blue trousers, top hat, with gun slung over back; regimental flag in left background. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

1806. Royal Artillery. Gunner

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

1806. Royal Artillery. Driver Corps

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

1806. King's German Legion. Hussars 3rd Regt.

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

1806. King's German Legion. 1st Heavy Dragoons. 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

1806. King's German Legion. 1st Heavy Dragoons

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

1804 marche française

1804 marche française

Brown University

Napoleon reviewing Garde Impériale; signed 'René Péan. Napoleon reviewing Garde Impériale; signed 'René Péan. Musique de Ch. Borel-Clerc. 'Créée par dona le chanteur populaire à l'Eldorado'

1803. Kurpfalzbayerisches 12. Infanterieregiment Löwenstein. Grenadier-Korporal

One of a collection of 8 color lithograph plates of uniform figures after Schenck. Figure in blue and white facing left and holding halberd. One of a collection of 8 color lithograph plates of uniform figures after Schenck. Figure in blue and white facing left and holding halberd. Unbound; in light blue cloth portfolio, white cloth labels stamped gold.

1802, 1815, 1840

1802, 1815, 1840

Brown University

45th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing figures of riflemen, 2 at left in white uniforms, 3rd at right in dark brown and blue field uniform, wearing shoulder roll. 45th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing figures of riflemen, 2 at left in white uniforms, 3rd at right in dark brown and blue field uniform, wearing shoulder roll. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

18. Ulan. Sachsiche Garde-Ulan. Unteroffizier

80th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing uhlan officer in blue-green uniform, in profile, leaning on wooden rail. 80th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; standing uhlan officer in blue-green uniform, in profile, leaning on wooden rail. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

18 Sept.

18 Sept.

Brown University

Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; sketches of Russian men. Unsigned ink and watercolor drawing mounted in album; sketches of Russian men. Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. 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/)

18 Indelta Infanterie Regementer samt Gottlands National Beväring

From set of colored lithographic plates, by Söderberg, of uniform figures; standing infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, shako, holding grounded rifle; farm in background, soldier bidding farewell to wife and child. From set of colored lithographic plates, by Söderberg, of uniform figures; standing infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, shako, holding grounded rifle; farm in background, soldier bidding farewell to wife and child. On 8 large folio paper mounts, unbound; clean; cut apart and now in bloth cloth slipcase, russet leather label stamped gold "Söderberg. Kongl. Svenska Armée Uniformer. Stockholm, 1834". Paris, Paul Roulleau, 1968.

17th: (Lancers)

17th: (Lancers)

Brown University

2nd in pair of crude ink and watercolor drawings signed with illegible monogram; rear view of mounted lancer. 2nd in pair of crude ink and watercolor drawings signed with illegible monogram; rear view of mounted lancer. Upright octagonal, mounted on oblong pink paper; no margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

17th, 50th and 34th Regt.

Colored lithograph by and after Alexander; 3 standing uniform figures, sentry, sentry-box and tent encampment in background. [See also: 12th Lancers]. Colored lithograph by and after Alexander; 3 standing uniform figures, sentry, sentry-box and tent encampment in background. [See also: 12th Lancers]. Small upright, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1957.

17th Regiment. Facings greyish white, officers lace silver

34th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of off-white oblong uniform patch, with black and yellow stripes. 34th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of off-white oblong uniform patch, with black and yellow stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.

17th Regiment 1852

17th Regiment 1852

Brown University

Original watercolor signed R.S(imkin); standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed R.S(imkin); standing uniform figure. Small upright; margins, matted; glue residue along margins; surface dirt. London, Parker Gallery.

17th Regiment

17th Regiment

Brown University

33rd 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, off-white facings, with shouldered rifle. 33rd 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, off-white facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.