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

The Soldier's adieu

The Soldier's adieu

Brown University

Color mezzotint song sheet, numbered 296; sentimental scene of light cavalryman taking leave of wife on porch, attendant with horse in right background. Color mezzotint song sheet, numbered 296; sentimental scene of light cavalryman taking leave of wife on porch, attendant with horse in right background. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

The solders battle, Inkermann, - Novr. 5th 1854

Color lithograph printed by Brooker, published June 27th, 1855; British infantry charging against and overcoming Russians in emplacements in hillside, above river. Color lithograph printed by Brooker, published June 27th, 1855; British infantry charging against and overcoming Russians in emplacements in hillside, above river. Large oblong folio, matted; margins. London, Sotheby, 1954.

The Skirmish at Driekoppen, near Zwaartkopjes

Color lithograph by Gauci after C.B.; 7th Dragoon Guards and colonials firing on Free State Boers in positions on kopjes above the veldt, wagon and artillery train moving off into right distance, in 1845. Color lithograph by Gauci after C.B.; 7th Dragoon Guards and colonials firing on Free State Boers in positions on kopjes above the veldt, wagon and artillery train moving off into right distance, in 1845. Bell, who had arrived at the Cape Colony in 1830, was appointed Surveyor-General in the Cape Colony in 1848, retiring in 1872. He was an accomplished artist, heraldist, and designer of Cape medals and stamps. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

The Simpling Macaroni

The Simpling Macaroni

Brown University

Satire on Daniel Solander, in profile to right, holding a plant specimen with flowers and root in his right hand, and a curved knife (lettered "Savigny") in his left. 13 July 1772 -- British Museum. From 'Macaronies, Characters, Caricatures & designed by the greatest personages, artists &c graved & published by MDarly, 39 Strand. 1772' (Vol.3). Satire on Daniel Solander, in profile to right, holding a plant specimen with flowers and root in his right hand, and a curved knife (lettered "Savigny") in his left. 13 July 1772 -- British Museum. From 'Macaronies, Characters, Caricatures & designed by the greatest personages, artists &c graved & published by MDarly, 39 Strand. 1772' (Vol.3). Whipcord del. Beneath title: Like Soland-goose from frozen zone I wander, on shallow bank's grows fat, sol

The Signals

The Signals

Brown University

One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures signed Hudson or Cedric. Figure in red and navy dress uniform with sword facing right. One of a collection of 31 original gouache paintings of uniform figures signed Hudson or Cedric. Figure in red and navy dress uniform with sword facing right. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

The siege of Vicksburg. : Major General U.S. Grant, Commanding. Representing the position of Gen. A. P. Hovey's Divis...

Color lithograph by Middleton Strobridge & Co. after Mathews; view of encampment and artillery positions in foreground firing over woods in middle distance. Color lithograph by Middleton Strobridge & Co. after Mathews; view of encampment and artillery positions in foreground firing over woods in middle distance. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1958.

The Siege of Sebastopol

The Siege of Sebastopol

Brown University

Color lithograph by T. Sinclair; panoramic view of harbor, fortifications, bombardment, etc. Color lithograph by T. Sinclair; panoramic view of harbor, fortifications, bombardment, etc. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; creased. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

The siege of Namur by Captn. Shandy & Corporal Trim

Hand-colored etched caricature by W.P. Carey after Bunbury; corporal (Trim) marching toward portal at left with upraised pick-axe, overtaken by stout captain (Uncle Toby) who taps him on the shoulder with crutch. [Note: A print of the same subject was published by James Bretherton in January 1773.] Hand-colored etched caricature by W.P. Carey after Bunbury; corporal (Trim) marching toward portal at left with upraised pick-axe, overtaken by stout captain (Uncle Toby) who taps him on the shoulder with crutch. [Note: A print of the same subject was published by James Bretherton in January 1773.] Oblong folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean.

The siege of Mooltan: for the piano forte

by Adolphe Schubert. Cover title. Tinted lithographic cover: walled city under bombardment, British soldiers advancing at left and entering through breach in wall, officer cheering near artillery in foreground; M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. The imprint has been cropped.

The Siege of Mons. September ye 20, 1709

One of a set of 3 hand-colored engravings in ornamental enframements by Du Bosc after Benoistl views of commanders and armies in foreground with cites under bombardment and siege in background. [See also: The Siege of Huy, August the 16, 1703; The Siege of Lisle. in 1708; and companion print The Taking of Mareschall Tallard and Pushing of4000 Horse into the Danube at the Battle of Blenheim.] One of a set of 3 hand-colored engravings in ornamental enframements by Du Bosc after Benoistl views of commanders and armies in foreground with cites under bombardment and siege in background. [See also: The Siege of Huy, August the 16, 1703; The Siege of Lisle. in 1708; and companion print The Taking of Mareschall Tallard and Pushing of4000 Horse into the Danube at the Battle of Blenheim.] From 'The Military History of the Late Prince Eugene of Savoy, and of the Late John Duke of Marlborough'. Chicago, W. Russell Button, 1964.

The Siege of Lisle [sic]. in 1708

One of a set of 3 hand-colored engravings in ornamental enframements by Du Bosc after Benoist; views of commanders and armies in foreground with cities under bombardment and siege in background. [See also: The Siege of Huy, August the 16, 1703; The Siege of Mons. September ye 20, 1709; and companion print The Taking of Mareschall Tallard and Pushing of 4000 Horse into the Danube at the Battle of Blenheim]. One of a set of 3 hand-colored engravings in ornamental enframements by Du Bosc after Benoist; views of commanders and armies in foreground with cities under bombardment and siege in background. [See also: The Siege of Huy, August the 16, 1703; The Siege of Mons. September ye 20, 1709; and companion print The Taking of Mareschall Tallard and Pushing of 4000 Horse into the Danube at the Battle of Blenheim]. From 'The Military History of the Late Prince Eugene of Savoy, and of the Late John Duke of Marlborough'. Chicago, W. Russell Button, 1964.

The siege of Kars

The siege of Kars

Brown University

Subject: three-quarter length portrait of General William Fenwick Williams standing by breastwork, mosque in background; T. Packer Lith, Stannard & Dixon Imp. Subject: three-quarter length portrait of General William Fenwick Williams standing by breastwork, mosque in background; T. Packer Lith, Stannard & Dixon Imp. Title continues: Written by J, Duff, composed by Edwd. L. Hime. Pr. 2/-

The siege of Bergem op Zoom

One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published April 1st, 1772; two soldiers in a room, (one of whom in Uncle Toby), one in a red uniform and one in a blue-green uniform; the soldiers are preparing to shoot themselves with a rifle, while one enacts the siege. A scene from Tristram Shandy. One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published April 1st, 1772; two soldiers in a room, (one of whom in Uncle Toby), one in a red uniform and one in a blue-green uniform; the soldiers are preparing to shoot themselves with a rifle, while one enacts the siege. A scene from Tristram Shandy. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather backstrip label stamped gold; most clean, some worn.

The Siege of Barcelona taken by the Earl of Peterborough in the year 1705

1st in pair of hand-colored engravings of battle and siege scenes, published Decr. 9th, 1780; siege and bombardment of city in background, mounted generals in left foreground, troops moving across fields in center. 1st in pair of hand-colored engravings of battle and siege scenes, published Decr. 9th, 1780; siege and bombardment of city in background, mounted generals in left foreground, troops moving across fields in center. Upright, matted; margins trimmed; clean. From 'The Field of Mars:...' London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

The Siege of Badajos

The Siege of Badajos

Brown University

10th in collection of 12 (of 13) numbered and unnumbered hand-colored engravings (this one uncolored) by and after Leveque, published May 1815; British artillery bombarding city across river, long bridge at right. 10th in collection of 12 (of 13) numbered and unnumbered hand-colored engravings (this one uncolored) by and after Leveque, published May 1815; British artillery bombarding city across river, long bridge at right. Oblong folio, matted; most with plate marks and margins intact; some slightly soiled. From "Campaigns of the British Army in Portugal...' London, Francis Edwards, 1962.

The Shut-eye Sentry

The Shut-eye Sentry

Brown University

4th in set of 4 sheets of humorous ink drawings (by Snaffles), with manuscript narrative poem (by Kipling); illustrarion of officer ordering soldier to join line of other soldiers. 4th in set of 4 sheets of humorous ink drawings (by Snaffles), with manuscript narrative poem (by Kipling); illustrarion of officer ordering soldier to join line of other soldiers. Small upright and oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

The Shut-eye Sentry

The Shut-eye Sentry

Brown University

1st in set of 4 sheets of humorous ink drawings (by Snaffles), with manuscript narrative poem (by Kipling); 2 illustrations of soldiers on sentry duty. 1st in set of 4 sheets of humorous ink drawings (by Snaffles), with manuscript narrative poem (by Kipling); 2 illustrations of soldiers on sentry duty. Small upright and oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

The Shut-eye Sentry

The Shut-eye Sentry

Brown University

3rd in set of 4 sheets of humorous ink drawings (by Snaffles), with manuscript narrative poem (by Kipling); illusttation of soldiers hosing down fellow soldier. 3rd in set of 4 sheets of humorous ink drawings (by Snaffles), with manuscript narrative poem (by Kipling); illusttation of soldiers hosing down fellow soldier. Small upright and oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

The Shut-eye Sentry

The Shut-eye Sentry

Brown University

2nd in set of 4 sheets of humorous ink drawings (by Snaffles), with manuscript narrative poem (by Kipling); 2 illustrations of soldiers on sentry duty. 2nd in set of 4 sheets of humorous ink drawings (by Snaffles), with manuscript narrative poem (by Kipling); 2 illustrations of soldiers on sentry duty. Small upright and oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

The Sherwood Foresters, 45th

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 infantrymen with shouldered rifles marching side by side down country road. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 infantrymen with shouldered rifles marching side by side down country road. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment)

Colored printed (chromolithograph?) card, from original watercolor signed by McNeill; standing uniform figure of infantryman in red jacket, helmet, holding grounded rifle; insignia in upper right corner. Colored printed (chromolithograph?) card, from original watercolor signed by McNeill; standing uniform figure of infantryman in red jacket, helmet, holding grounded rifle; insignia in upper right corner. Upright; no margins; stained.

The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment)

5th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); standing uniform figure in red jacket, black helmet, with grounded rifle; insignia in upper right; pencil note on verso : "Corporal". 5th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); standing uniform figure in red jacket, black helmet, with grounded rifle; insignia in upper right; pencil note on verso : "Corporal". Oblong and upright, 61 pieces; a few soiled; in folio red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

The Sherwood Foresters - the C.O. & Sergt. Major: No. 2

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; officers in conversation standing in road or field, young trumpeter holding horse by bit in background, troop of soldiers standing behind them. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; officers in conversation standing in road or field, young trumpeter holding horse by bit in background, troop of soldiers standing behind them. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

The Sherwood Foresters - Returning from a Review: No. 1

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; mounted officers at left passing long line of troops marching toward right down country road. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; mounted officers at left passing long line of troops marching toward right down country road. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

The Sharpshooters: Naughty boy!

Gouache caricature on gray board signed and dated by Walsh; front view of officer on 3rd County of London Yeomanry. Gouache caricature on gray board signed and dated by Walsh; front view of officer on 3rd County of London Yeomanry. Upright folio; margins; soiled. London, Foster Groom, 1950.

The Sharpshooters

The Sharpshooters

Brown University

One of a collection of 5 original gouache drawings on gray board signed by Topee (pseudonym) of uniform figures. One of a collection of 5 original gouache drawings on gray board signed by Topee (pseudonym) of uniform figures. Upright medium folio; margins intact; clean, corner crumpled. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952

The Shah's Horse Artillery Crossing the Lora River, with the Column under Command of Major General Sir Richard Englan...

Color aquatint after Capt. (George Lewis?) Cooper, Bengal Artillery, published Decr. 1st, 1846; horse artillery descending cliff at right, and crossing river, infantrymen in left foreground and on top of cliff at left. Color aquatint after Capt. (George Lewis?) Cooper, Bengal Artillery, published Decr. 1st, 1846; horse artillery descending cliff at right, and crossing river, infantrymen in left foreground and on top of cliff at left. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean.