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

17th New York Veteran Volunteers. Corporal 1863

One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Figure in blue with red trim holding rifle and running to the left. One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves uniforms. Figure in blue with red trim holding rifle and running to the left. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

17th Light Dragoons

17th Light Dragoons

Brown University

18th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 17th Light Dragoon 18th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 17th Light Dragoon

17th Light Dragoons

17th Light Dragoons

Brown University

19th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 17th light Dragoon 19th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 17th light Dragoon

17th Lancers. Officer, 1824

Unsigned original watercolor on beige paper; mounted uniform figure, riding towards left. Unsigned original watercolor on beige paper; mounted uniform figure, riding towards left. Small, matted; margins. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1973.

17th Lancers: Composite - 1768, 1798, 1824, 1829

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 4 separate mounted uniform figures, with sabers and lance. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 4 separate mounted uniform figures, with sabers and lance. Oblong, matted together with 2 small; no margins; slight spotting. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

17th Lancers: 1888

17th Lancers: 1888

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 4 mounted and standing uniform figures, outside (barracks?) building. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 4 mounted and standing uniform figures, outside (barracks?) building. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955. title provided by cataloger

17th Lancers: 1878

17th Lancers: 1878

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures, 2 with lances. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures, 2 with lances. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

17th Lancers: 1864

17th Lancers: 1864

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of lancer charging with lance toward right. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure of lancer charging with lance toward right. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

17th Lancers: 1837

17th Lancers: 1837

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; line of mounted lancers led by officer with upraised sword in foreground, moving toward left. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; line of mounted lancers led by officer with upraised sword in foreground, moving toward left. Small upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

17th Lancers: 1824

17th Lancers: 1824

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 1 mounted and 1 standing uniform figure with brown horse, building (barracks?) in background. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 1 mounted and 1 standing uniform figure with brown horse, building (barracks?) in background. Small upright, matted; no margins; 1 corner discolored. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

17th Lancers: 1819, 1832

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 2 separate standing uniform figures, with sabers. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 2 separate standing uniform figures, with sabers. Narrow upright, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

17th Lancers: 1804, 1813

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 2 separate standing uniform figures, with sabers. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 2 separate standing uniform figures, with sabers. Narrow upright, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

17th Lancers; undress

17th Lancers; undress

Brown University

One of a collection of 5 unsigned original watercolors (attributed to Newhouse) of uniform groups. This one of a 17th Lancer riding a horse, facing left. One of a collection of 5 unsigned original watercolors (attributed to Newhouse) of uniform groups. This one of a 17th Lancer riding a horse, facing left. Upright medium folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

17th Lancers, officer in review order

One of a collection of 8 original watercolors signed or initialed by H. Martens of uniform groups and uniform figures. One of a collection of 8 original watercolors signed or initialed by H. Martens of uniform groups and uniform figures. Small folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

17th Lancers, Duke of Cambridge's Own, c. 1880

Lithographic(?) or photo-engraved copy (printed on small tray or placemat) of original watercolors, part of series by Norie; 2 mounted uniform figures facing left, 6 separate, smaller images of mounted and standing unfirom figures on left and right sides. Lithographic(?) or photo-engraved copy (printed on small tray or placemat) of original watercolors, part of series by Norie; 2 mounted uniform figures facing left, 6 separate, smaller images of mounted and standing unfirom figures on left and right sides. Oblong medium folio on board, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger

17th Lancers, c. 1850

17th Lancers, c. 1850

Brown University

Lithograph (proof) printed by Hanhart (from music cover after J. Brandard?; mounted uniform figure, riding toward left, smaller mounted figures in background. Lithograph (proof) printed by Hanhart (from music cover after J. Brandard?; mounted uniform figure, riding toward left, smaller mounted figures in background. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; edges slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.

17th Lancers, c. 1835

17th Lancers, c. 1835

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated by de Prades; lancer charging towards left, smaller figures in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by de Prades; lancer charging towards left, smaller figures in background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

17th Lancers, 1882

17th Lancers, 1882

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with lance, outdoors. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with lance, outdoors. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; soiled. London, P.eter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

17th Lancers, 1815

17th Lancers, 1815

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; frontal view of mounted cavalry troop, charging. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; frontal view of mounted cavalry troop, charging. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

17th Lancers officer, c. 1890

Original unsigned watercolor of standing uniform figure. Original unsigned watercolor of standing uniform figure. Upright, painted on green board, some foxing or discoloration. Title supplied by cataloger. London, auction, 1960.

17th Lancers officer, c. 1865

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, holding sabre, on brown horse facing right. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, holding sabre, on brown horse facing right. Upright, matted; margins; slight foxing. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger

17th Lancers mounted band, circa 1838-1840

Mounted band riding along country lane Mounted band riding along country lane Unsigned original watercolor. Manchester-by-the-Sea, Bryant (acc. 2017). Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

17th Lancers 1854 Hounslow

One of a collection of 18 original watercolors after Robert Ebsworth of uniform groups. 10 figures, most on horseback, several holding flags. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors after Robert Ebsworth of uniform groups. 10 figures, most on horseback, several holding flags. Oblong, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean.

17th Lancers 1853

17th Lancers 1853

Brown University

One of a collection of 18 original watercolors after Robert Ebsworth of uniform groups. 10 figures, some playing trumpets, some with drums. One of a collection of 18 original watercolors after Robert Ebsworth of uniform groups. 10 figures, some playing trumpets, some with drums. Oblong, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold; clean.

17th Lancers

17th Lancers

Brown University

One of a pair of original watercolors; mounted uniform figure, outdoors. [See also: British 10th Hussars.] One of a pair of original watercolors; mounted uniform figure, outdoors. [See also: British 10th Hussars.] Upright; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, H.D. Lyon, 1961.

17th Lancers

17th Lancers

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by T.S. Secommbe; 2 dismounted and mounted lancers in Indian service undress and full dress. Original watercolor signed by T.S. Secommbe; 2 dismounted and mounted lancers in Indian service undress and full dress. Upright, matted; no margins, clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

17th Lancers

17th Lancers

Brown University

7th in collection of 8 chromolithographic plates of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing lancer in dark gray uniform, white facings, helmet, with hand on hip, holding glove. 7th in collection of 8 chromolithographic plates of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing lancer in dark gray uniform, white facings, helmet, with hand on hip, holding glove. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1948.

17th Lancers

17th Lancers

Brown University

2nd in set of 4 original watercolor caricatures of regimental uniform figures; standing lancer with hammer, nailing rough-hewn regimental slogan to brick wall. 2nd in set of 4 original watercolor caricatures of regimental uniform figures; standing lancer with hammer, nailing rough-hewn regimental slogan to brick wall. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. On paper printed 'Harding, 157, Piccadilly. W.' London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

17th Lancers

17th Lancers

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens); young innkeeper handing a drink to a mounted trooper outside an inn, another trooper to his left while others ride off to the left background Original watercolor signed by H. M(artens); young innkeeper handing a drink to a mounted trooper outside an inn, another trooper to his left while others ride off to the left background For No. 1 (aquatint "Light Cavalry on the March") in R. Ackermann's series "Military incidents" published in 1842. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.