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

15th Hussars officer in levée dress, India, 1852

Original watercolor portrait of unidentified officer signed and dated 1852 by Palin, Bangalore; full-length figure standing near column before landscape background, wearing black pelisse and dolman, heavily embroidered in gold, crimson trousers with gold stripe, red shako with black drooping plume, gold cords and plate. Original watercolor portrait of unidentified officer signed and dated 1852 by Palin, Bangalore; full-length figure standing near column before landscape background, wearing black pelisse and dolman, heavily embroidered in gold, crimson trousers with gold stripe, red shako with black drooping plume, gold cords and plate. Small upright folio, matted; margins; faded, slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954. Title provided by cataloger.

15th Hussars c. 1900

15th Hussars c. 1900

Brown University

From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure of hussar blowing trumpet. From collection of original signed and unsigned watercolors and tempera drawings of uniform figures and groups by Wymer; standing uniform figure of hussar blowing trumpet. Upright on board, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

15th East Siberia in Newching

Original slightly tinted ink drawing by Johnson for unidentified magazine; row and columns of infantry in roadway, village in background. Original slightly tinted ink drawing by Johnson for unidentified magazine; row and columns of infantry in roadway, village in background. Drawn possibly for the Daily Graphic, June 16, 1904 (pencil date on verso). London, Spencer, 1952.

15th [King's Hussars]

15th [King's Hussars]

Brown University

7th of 9 hand-colored etched plates by and after Heath; mounted uniform figure of hussar, near riverbank, riding toward left, smaller hussar figure in right background. 7th of 9 hand-colored etched plates by and after Heath; mounted uniform figure of hussar, near riverbank, riding toward left, smaller hussar figure in right background. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather backstrip stamped gold "W. Heath. British Uniforms 1827. Manor Grove Series".

15th (the King's) Hussars

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; standing uniform figure saluting mounted officer figure on brown horse facing left. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; standing uniform figure saluting mounted officer figure on brown horse facing left. Small, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. Title supplied by cataloger

15th - the King's - Hussars

7th in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure of hussar officer, riding toward left down road in open country, followed by 3 smaller hussar figures. 7th in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure of hussar officer, riding toward left down road in open country, followed by 3 smaller hussar figures. Folio and large folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1961.

15eme. Bombay Infantry

15eme. Bombay Infantry

Brown University

65th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; figure of Indian infantryman in scarlet jacket, white shorts, standing at attention, facing left. 65th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; figure of Indian infantryman in scarlet jacket, white shorts, standing at attention, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

15eme de Ligne 1809-10. Tambour Major

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

15e Léger 1809 Tambour Major

One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with gun and sword, standing. One of 73 watercolors, signed by Pierre Albert Leroux. A soldier in uniform, with gun and sword, standing.

15. Marz. 1848. Kaiser Ferdinand inmitten seiner treuen Unterthanen in Wien

Color lithograph by F. Hofbauer, printed by Eduard Steger; emperor driving in open landau through street crowded with cheering men and women spectators, others cheering in windows in background. Color lithograph by F. Hofbauer, printed by Eduard Steger; emperor driving in open landau through street crowded with cheering men and women spectators, others cheering in windows in background. Large oblong folio; margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

14th/20th King's Hussars. India 1937

Original watercolor signed by Stadden; standing uniform figure of officer in tropical uniform, smaller mounted and dismounted figures in background. Original watercolor signed by Stadden; standing uniform figure of officer in tropical uniform, smaller mounted and dismounted figures in background. Upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1967.

14th Regiment. Facings buff, officers lace silver

28th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of buff and white oblong uniform patch, with red and green stripe. 28th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of buff and white oblong uniform patch, with red and green stripe. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.

14th Regiment jubilee

14th Regiment jubilee

Brown University

words by Captain John A. Egolf ; music by Wm. E. Tompkins. Caption title. Cover title: 14th Regiment Centennial Jubilee. Dedicated to Baldy Cann & Johnny Coleman, Jr. 'Wm. E. Tompkins, author of "Old Fashion Social Schottisch," "Eastern Star Quadrille," "New Era Polka," "Columbian Yacht Club Galop," "Hohenlinden March," "Martha Agusta Lancers" '--cover. Color lithograph design by H.A. Thomas: 4 figures in regimental uniforms 1776-1876, vignette of Washington (?), draped flags. For voice and piano.

14th Regiment

14th Regiment

Brown University

27th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, buff trousers and facings, with shouldered rifle. 27th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, buff trousers and facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.

14th Prince of Wales's Own West Yorkshire Regiment, 1887

Original watercolor singed by Simkin; one mounted and one standing uniform figure. Original watercolor singed by Simkin; one mounted and one standing uniform figure. Large upright; matted; margins; surface dirt. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

14th Murray's Jat Lancers

One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure on brown horse facing left, other figures on horses in background. One of a collection of 21 signed watercolors of uniform figures and groups by Rose. Figure on brown horse facing left, other figures on horses in background. Folio; unbound; in 1/2 green leather and red cloth portfolio stamped gold; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

14th Middlesex Highgate Volunteer Rifles

1st in collection of 2 colored lithographic plates and 1 tinted lithographic proof by H. Fleuss after Landells; 4 standing uniform figures, outdoors, 2 with swords. 1st in collection of 2 colored lithographic plates and 1 tinted lithographic proof by H. Fleuss after Landells; 4 standing uniform figures, outdoors, 2 with swords. Small upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. London, Peter Young, 1946. series title provided by cataloger

14th Light Dragoons

14th Light Dragoons

Brown University

13th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 14th Light Dragoon 13th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; front view of 14th Light Dragoon

14th Light Dragoons

14th Light Dragoons

Brown University

One of a collection of 21 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. One of a collection of 21 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "W.Heath. British Uniforms. c.1827"; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

14th King's Hussars

14th King's Hussars

Brown University

Original watercolor signed R. Simkin. Uniform figure on galloping horse, moving to the left. Original watercolor signed R. Simkin. Uniform figure on galloping horse, moving to the left. Upright medium folio; light surface dirt. London, Parker Gallery.

14th Hussars, c. 1880

14th Hussars, c. 1880

Brown University

2nd in pair of original composite unsigned watercolors on gray board; 3 mounted and 2 standing uniform figures. [See also Royal Scots Greys, c. 1880.] 2nd in pair of original composite unsigned watercolors on gray board; 3 mounted and 2 standing uniform figures. [See also Royal Scots Greys, c. 1880.] Upright medium folio; margins intact; slight foxing. London, Sotheby, 1954. Title supplied by cataloger

14th Foot 1751

14th Foot 1751

Brown University

One of a collection of 11 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, some signed on back by Bowling. Figure in red and white holding rifle. One of a collection of 11 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures, some signed on back by Bowling. Figure in red and white holding rifle. Folio, unbound, in red cloth portfolio stamped gold; clean.

14th Duchess of York's Own

One of a collection of 21 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. One of a collection of 21 hand colored small engraved plates by and after Heath. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "W.Heath. British Uniforms. c.1827"; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

14th (Kings) Hussars

14th (Kings) Hussars

Brown University

From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; 2 mounted hussars in blue jackets riding down country road. From collection of 89 original signed watercolors on board, mostly dated, by Wollen, Ibbetson, Holloway, for Gale & Polden postcards, this one signed and dated 1909 by Ibbetson; 2 mounted hussars in blue jackets riding down country road. In red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

14e de Ligne 1809 Sapeur

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

146th New York Volunteers (5th Oneida Regiment). Officer 1864

One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves and volunteer uniforms. Figure in dark and light blue with black hat. One of a collection of 24 watercolors of New York Zouaves and volunteer uniforms. Figure in dark and light blue with black hat. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

146th New York Volunteers (5th Oneida Regiment). Corporal 1863

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

140th New York Volunteers (Monroe County Regiment)

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

14 Juin 1830. Officier d'Etat Major (Commandant). Fourrier du train des Equipages

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of General Staff officer in blue uniform, cocked hat, and supply train officer in gray uniform, red trim, holding small booklet. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of General Staff officer in blue uniform, cocked hat, and supply train officer in gray uniform, red trim, holding small booklet. Unbound; in blue marble board portfolio with gouache cover design, blue cloth back, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

14 Juin 1830. Artillerie du Corps Expeditionnaire: Canonnier & Conducteur

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of artillerymen conversing, both in blue uniforms, red trim; tents in background. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of artillerymen conversing, both in blue uniforms, red trim; tents in background. Unbound; in blue marble board portfolio with gouache cover design, blue cloth back, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.