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.
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Items in this collection

17th Lancers

17th Lancers

Brown University

One of a collection of 8 original watercolors signed or initialed by H. Martens of uniform groups and uniform figures; mounted trooper talking to rural laborer with shovel, other troopers in distance One of a collection of 8 original watercolors signed or initialed by H. Martens of uniform groups and uniform figures; mounted trooper talking to rural laborer with shovel, other troopers in distance Small folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

17th Lancers

17th Lancers

Brown University

Colored lithograph by and after W.N.B., printed by Engelmann, Graf, Coindet; mounted uniform figure riding horse toward left, smaller figures and wagon in landscape background near farmhouse. Colored lithograph by and after W.N.B., printed by Engelmann, Graf, Coindet; mounted uniform figure riding horse toward left, smaller figures and wagon in landscape background near farmhouse. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

17th Lancer in Review Order, 1834

Original watercolor on tan board signed by Lawson; mounted figure riding towards right. Original watercolor on tan board signed by Lawson; mounted figure riding towards right. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. Title provided by cataloger. London, Foster Groom, 1952.

17th L. D.: 1768

17th L. D.: 1768

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted cavalry troop moving in formation toward right across field. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted cavalry troop moving in formation toward right across field. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

17th L. D., 1800

17th L. D., 1800

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, riding down country road toward right. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure on brown horse, riding down country road toward right. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

17th Duke of Cambridges Own Lancers: trooper, review order

96th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted lancer in dark green uniform, white trim, holding lance, facing right. 96th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted lancer in dark green uniform, white trim, holding lance, facing right. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; clean.

17th (the Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers: Composite - 1763, 1804, 1815, 1824, 1832

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

17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers, 1901

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with lance, on brown horse facing left. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with lance, on brown horse facing left. Upright on board, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955, title provided by cataloger

17e. Régt. de Chasseurs à cheval: 1830

15th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; cavalryman standing next to horse, which is drinking from pool of water in street; mud walls, palm trees in background. 15th in set of 22 original watercolors signed by Toussaint; cavalryman standing next to horse, which is drinking from pool of water in street; mud walls, palm trees in background. Folio, unbound; clean; in beige cloth case, brown leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967.

1799. Royal Artillery. Officer

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

1799-1802. Dutch Brigade. Officer. Formerly Dutch Foot Guards

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

1799-1802. Dutch Brigade Artillery. Officer

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

1798. Westminster Cavalry Volunteers

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

1798. The Rifle Corps. Officer

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

1798. The 72nd Highlanders. Light Cy. Officer

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

1798. Light Horse Volunteers

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

1798. Guildhall Light Infantry. Volunteers

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

1798. Clerkenwell Cavalry. Volunteers

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

1798. Bridge Ward Volunteers

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

1797. Sappers & Miners, Sergeant

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

1797. Sappers & Miners, Officer

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

1796. Kurpfalzbayerisches 2. Feddjägerregiment Salern. Oberleutnant

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

1796. Hans Town Association

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

1796. Foot Guards. Drummer

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

1796; 1804; 1815

1796; 1804; 1815

Brown University

From collection of 98 original unsigned watercolors by l'Allemand; 3 standing figures of officers, in buff jacket, canary trousers, blue jacket, white trousers, and light blue hussar uniform, respectively. Pencilled descriptive notes (some illegible) at bottom and on verso. From collection of 98 original unsigned watercolors by l'Allemand; 3 standing figures of officers, in buff jacket, canary trousers, blue jacket, white trousers, and light blue hussar uniform, respectively. Pencilled descriptive notes (some illegible) at bottom and on verso. Upright folio, unbound; margins; mostly clean, some slightly soiled or darkened; in red slipcase, white label stamped gold "L'Allemand - Austrian uniforms 1600-1840 - original watercolors". New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

1796, 1790: (drummer, standard-bearer)

35th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures in white uniforms, drummer at left, standard-bearer with flag at right. 35th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 2 standing figures in white uniforms, drummer at left, standard-bearer with flag at right. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

1795. The Loyal Emigrant Corps. Rohan Infantry

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

1795. The Loyal Emigrant Corps. Hompesch Rifles

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