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

16th Lancers: 1836

16th Lancers: 1836

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure with sword, smaller mounted figure of lancer, rear view, in background. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure with sword, smaller mounted figure of lancer, rear view, in background. Small upright folio, matted; no margins; slight spotting, edges soiled. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

16th Lancers: 1784

16th Lancers: 1784

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 2 mounted uniform figures, facing left, 1 with drawn saber, in wooded field. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; 2 mounted uniform figures, facing left, 1 with drawn saber, in wooded field. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean (edges pencil-ruled). London, Parker Gallery, 1960, title provided by cataloger

16th Lancers: 1763, 1784, 1814, 1829, 1833

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 and lance. 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 and lance. Upright folio, matted; margins skewed; some staining. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

16th Lancers: 1759

16th Lancers: 1759

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform group moving toward right through field. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted uniform group moving toward right through field. Upright folio, matted; margins; edges soiled, marked London, Parker Gallery, 1958. title provided by cataloger

16th Lancers, Laffans Plain. Aldershot, 8 June 1905

Original ink drawing (possibly by A.S. Boyd); Sir John French, King Alfonso, King Edward, all mounted, watching lancers pass in review. Original ink drawing (possibly by A.S. Boyd); Sir John French, King Alfonso, King Edward, all mounted, watching lancers pass in review. For The Daily Graphic, 1905 Title supplied by cataloger. London, Maggs, 1963.

16th Lancers, c. 1880: Composite

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 saber and lances. 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 saber and lances. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, W. M. Sabin, 1950. title provided by cataloger

16th Lancers, c. 1880

16th Lancers, c. 1880

Brown University

2nd in collection of 3 original watercolors, signed T.S. (Seccombe); mounted and dismounted uniform group, pausing on country road outside village in background. 2nd in collection of 3 original watercolors, signed T.S. (Seccombe); mounted and dismounted uniform group, pausing on country road outside village in background. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961. Title supplied by cataloger

16th Lancers, 1834

16th Lancers, 1834

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted troop of lancers in formation on open field. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; mounted troop of lancers in formation on open field. Oblong small folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

16th Lancers, 1762-1893: Composite

Original composite watercolor signed and dated by R. Wymer; uniform figures and groups of 1762, 1796, 1820, 1833, India, 1850, 1868, 1893. Original composite watercolor signed and dated by R. Wymer; uniform figures and groups of 1762, 1796, 1820, 1833, India, 1850, 1868, 1893. Upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled and foxed. Title supplied by cataloger. London, auction, 1953.

16th Lancers, 1761-1887: Composite

Original composite watercolor signed and dated by R. Wymer; 12 illustrations of uniform groups and figures of 1761, 1784, 1796, 1815, 1822, 1825, 1837, India--1837, 1861, 1862, India, 1887. Original composite watercolor signed and dated by R. Wymer; 12 illustrations of uniform groups and figures of 1761, 1784, 1796, 1815, 1822, 1825, 1837, India--1837, 1861, 1862, India, 1887. Oblong folio, matted; margins; slight foxing. Title supplied by cataloger.

16th Lancers

16th Lancers

Brown University

Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 1877. officer in review order on galloping horse moving to the right. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin and dated 1877. officer in review order on galloping horse moving to the right. Small upright; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

16th Lancers

16th Lancers

Brown University

Pencil drawing iniaialed and dated 'E.J.D. January 28, 1835'; mounted uniform figure, riding toward left, landscape background (either original drawing for or copy of GB-U1835sf-1, marked 16th instead of 12th Lancers). Pencil drawing iniaialed and dated 'E.J.D. January 28, 1835'; mounted uniform figure, riding toward left, landscape background (either original drawing for or copy of GB-U1835sf-1, marked 16th instead of 12th Lancers). Upright; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

16th Lancers

16th Lancers

Brown University

One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Figure on horse with flag next to figure on ground. One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Figure on horse with flag next to figure on ground. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

16th (Queens) Lancers

16th (Queens) Lancers

Brown University

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; mounted lancer leaping hedge, standing officer observing from behind hedge at right. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; mounted lancer leaping hedge, standing officer observing from behind hedge at right. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

16th (Queen's) Lancers

16th (Queen's) Lancers

Brown University

1st in set of 4 original watercolor caricatures of regimental uniform figures; standing uniform figure wearing sword, one hand on hip, the other holding cigar. 1st in set of 4 original watercolor caricatures of regimental uniform figures; standing uniform figure wearing sword, one hand on hip, the other holding cigar. Upright, matted; margins intact; clean. On paper printed 'Harding, 157, Piccadilly. W.' London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

16th - the Queen's - Lancers, c. 1890

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; lancers riding in foreground and forming for manoeuvres, infantry along embankment in background. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; lancers riding in foreground and forming for manoeuvres, infantry along embankment in background. Oblong folio, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1972. title provided by cataloger

16e Dragons Musicien

16e Dragons Musicien

Brown University

One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword and trumpet, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier, in uniform with sword and trumpet, standing. Paris, Librairie Militaire Cart, 1950.

1694-99. Kaiserl. Schweizer Regiment Bürkly: Obrist-Wächmeister (Major)

1st in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier painted at Thalwil (from contemporary originals?); mounted officer in blue coat, high boots, tricorn hat, with walking stick, reviewing troops at right. 1st in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier painted at Thalwil (from contemporary originals?); mounted officer in blue coat, high boots, tricorn hat, with walking stick, reviewing troops at right. Folio, unbound; in red board portfolio tooled black, no title. Zürich, August Laube, 1960.

1694 - 99. Kaiserliches Schweizer Regiment Bürkly: Ordinari-Copagnien, Musketier u. Pikenier

3rd in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier (from contemporary originals?); 2 standing figures of auxiliary troops, 1 musketeer and 1 pikeman, each in light blue coats, red leggings, tricorn hats. 3rd in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier (from contemporary originals?); 2 standing figures of auxiliary troops, 1 musketeer and 1 pikeman, each in light blue coats, red leggings, tricorn hats. Folio, unbound; in red board portfolio tooled black, no title. Zürich, August Laube, 1960.

1694 - 99. Kaiserliches Schweizer Regiment Bürkly: Leib-Compagnie, Feldwaibel u. Musketiere

2nd in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier Thalwil (from contemporary originals?); 3 standing figures of light infantryman, musketeer and sergeant, in blue coats, looking across low fence toward mountains at left. 2nd in collection of 7 unsigned watercolors, some copied by Walter Meier Thalwil (from contemporary originals?); 3 standing figures of light infantryman, musketeer and sergeant, in blue coats, looking across low fence toward mountains at left. Folio, unbound; in red board portfolio tooled black, no title. Zürich, August Laube, 1960.

1688. 5th Foot

1688. 5th Foot

Brown University

25th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of infantry officer in salmon coat, white trim, one hand on hip, the other holding grounded sword. 25th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of infantry officer in salmon coat, white trim, one hand on hip, the other holding grounded sword. Unbound; in red cloth cases, black leather labels st. gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1688-1702. Train. Pioneer

24th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of pioneer in blue uniform, salmon waistcoat, soft red cap, holding grounded axe. 24th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of pioneer in blue uniform, salmon waistcoat, soft red cap, holding grounded axe. Unbound; in red cloth cases, black leather labels st. gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1687. 1st Tangier Regt. pikeman: now 2nd Queens

22nd of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of pikeman in salmon coat, green trousers, holding pike, facing right. 22nd of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of pikeman in salmon coat, green trousers, holding pike, facing right. Unbound; in red cloth cases, black leather labels st. gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1685. Life Guards. Officer

16th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; mounted cavalry officer in orange coat, cuirass, feathered hat. 16th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; mounted cavalry officer in orange coat, cuirass, feathered hat. Unbound;in red cloth cases, black leather labels st. gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1684. Siege & prise de Vicegrad investie le 15 juin par Charles V duc e Lorraine. 1684. 22. juillet. Siege de Bude pa...

Copper-engraving (from book) by J. Ulrich Kraus after Waldtmann; 2 perspective views on 1 sheet of cities under attack, numerous troops in foregrounds. Copper-engraving (from book) by J. Ulrich Kraus after Waldtmann; 2 perspective views on 1 sheet of cities under attack, numerous troops in foregrounds. Upright medium folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed; yellowed. From: 'Abrege historique et iconographique de la vie de Charles V., duc de Lorraine: dedie a son altesse royale Leopold I. Son digne successeur' (chez Renè Charlot et Pierre Deschamps,, A Nancy,, 1701). N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1957.

1679. Life Guards. Grenadier troop

14th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; standing figure of musketeer in salmon coat, blue and gold trim, cuirass, holding grounded musket. 14th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; standing figure of musketeer in salmon coat, blue and gold trim, cuirass, holding grounded musket. Unbound, in red cloth cases, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1670. Coldstream Guards. Grenadier Company

12th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of grenadier in salmon uniform, green trim, soft cap, holding grounded musket, facing right. 12th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of grenadier in salmon uniform, green trim, soft cap, holding grounded musket, facing right. Unbound, in red cloth cases, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1670. Coldstream Guards. Drum Major

13th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; standing figure of drum major in salmon coat, green trim, holding walking stick. 13th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; standing figure of drum major in salmon coat, green trim, holding walking stick. Unbound, in red cloth cases, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1669. The Lord High Admiral's Regt. Marines

8th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of marine officer in yellow coat, salmon trousers, violet sash, feathered hat, looking toward right. 8th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall; standing figure of marine officer in yellow coat, salmon trousers, violet sash, feathered hat, looking toward right. Unbound; in red cloth cases, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.

1669. Coldstream Guards. Pikeman

11th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; standing figure of pikeman in green uniform, salmon trim, cuirass and helmet, holding grounded pike. 11th of 126 numbered original watercolor drawings of uniforms, by Lyall, initialed CL; standing figure of pikeman in green uniform, salmon trim, cuirass and helmet, holding grounded pike. Unbound; in red cloth cases, black leather labels stamped gold; clean. London, Forster Groom, 1947.