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

14 Juin 1830. 1er Régt. de Marche d'Infie. Légère: Carabinier. Tambour de Chasseurs

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of infantryman and drummer in blue jackets, red trousers, shakos; drummer with arms folded, smoking pipe. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of infantryman and drummer in blue jackets, red trousers, shakos; drummer with arms folded, smoking pipe. 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: Voltigeur & Sappeur. 14e Regt. d'Infie. de Ligne

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of infantryman in blue jacket, orange trousers, and sapper in apron, with axe, outdoors. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of infantryman in blue jacket, orange trousers, and sapper in apron, with axe, outdoors. 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: Tambour Major & Clairon de Voltigeurs. 3e de Ligne

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of drum major and trumpeter, in blue jackets, red trousers; jungle background. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of drum major and trumpeter, in blue jackets, red trousers; jungle background. Unbound; in blue marble board portfolio with gouache cover design, blue cloth back, red leather label st. gold; clean. Paris, Cart, 1951.

14 Juin 1830: 2e Regt. de Marche d'Infie. Legere. Officier de Voltigeurs en Capite. Musicien

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures, officer in long blue coat talking to musician in blue jacket, red trousers, seen from behind. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures, officer in long blue coat talking to musician in blue jacket, red trousers, seen from behind. 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: 2e de Ligne. Officier de grenadiers. Capal. de fusiliers

From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of officer talking to corporal, corporal saluting; fort or barracks in background. From collection of 224 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures and groups, by Boisselier; 2 standing figures of officer talking to corporal, corporal saluting; fort or barracks in background. 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: 1er Regt. du Génie. Sapeur - Officier

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

14 Juillet 1916. Journée de Paris: au profit des oeuvres de guerre de l'Hôtel de Ville

Lithograph signed by Roulbot; 4 young children dressed in French military uniforms, with flag, salute 2 wounded veterans passing by in street. Lithograph signed by Roulbot; 4 young children dressed in French military uniforms, with flag, salute 2 wounded veterans passing by in street. Giant folio; margins intact; some edges or corners torn or worn, creases. Presented, 1972, by Brown University Library.

13th Regiment. Facings Philemort yellow, officers lace silver

26th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of mustard yellow oblong uniform patch, with white stripes. 26th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of mustard yellow oblong uniform patch, with white stripes. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.

13th Regiment of Infantry, Brooklyn National Guard, State of New York

Hand-colored photostat after Dick S. Von Schriltz, copied from H.M.; 2 standing uniform figures of private and officer. Hand-colored photostat after Dick S. Von Schriltz, copied from H.M.; 2 standing uniform figures of private and officer. Upright; margins intact; clean. Von Schriltz, 1958.

13th Regiment N.G.S.N.Y. quickstep

composed & respectfully inscribed to the officers & members of the 13th Regiment by C.S. Grafulla. For piano. Caption title: 13th Regt. quick step. Color illustration : Military encampment; three officers, one seated and two standing, receiving a dispatch from a saluting enlisted man ; seated enlisted man in background / the Major & Knapp Eng., Mf'g. & Lith. Co., 71 Broadway, New York.

13th Regiment

13th Regiment

Brown University

25th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. 25th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; standing infantryman in red coat, white trousers, yellow facings, with shouldered rifle. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.

13th Light Dragoons: review order, 1812

Original watercolor signed by R. Simkin; one mounted and two standing uniform figures painted in oval. Original watercolor signed by R. Simkin; one mounted and two standing uniform figures painted in oval. Upright; matted; glue stains around the edges. London, Parker Gallery, 1958. Title supplied by cataloger.

13th Light Dragoons: Officer, c. 1835

Original unsigned watercolor and pencil portrait by Bailly; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, right hand on hip, left hand on sword, shako on ledge behind. Original unsigned watercolor and pencil portrait by Bailly; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, right hand on hip, left hand on sword, shako on ledge behind. Upright medium folio; margins; slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1962.

13th Light Dragoons: Composite - 1762, 1784, 1814, 1836, 1840

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures of different historical periods, 1 with carbine, 1 slashing with saber. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures of different historical periods, 1 with carbine, 1 slashing with saber. Upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

13th Light Dragoons: Composite - 1742, 1800, 1815, 1834, 1841

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures from different periods. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures from different periods. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

13th Light Dragoons, c. 1840

Original watercolor, unsigned. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Original watercolor, unsigned. Mounted uniform figure facing left. Painted on green board; upright; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

13th Light Dragoons, 1792

Original watercolor signed R. S(imkin); standing uniform figure facing right. Original watercolor signed R. S(imkin); standing uniform figure facing right. Upright; glue around edges. New York, F. Thomas Heller.

13th Light Dragoons drawn up during maneuvers

One of a collection of 4 original watercolors signed by Norie of uniform groups and military scenes showing uniforms. Mounted soldiers on the edge of a hill. One of a collection of 4 original watercolors signed by Norie of uniform groups and military scenes showing uniforms. Mounted soldiers on the edge of a hill. Oblong folio, no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

13th Light Dragoons at Chobham Camp

One of a pair of original watercolors, one signed and dated (almost illegibly) by de Prades, 1853; soldiers relaxing outside tents. [See also: Royal Horse Artillery, at Chobham, 1853]. One of a pair of original watercolors, one signed and dated (almost illegibly) by de Prades, 1853; soldiers relaxing outside tents. [See also: Royal Horse Artillery, at Chobham, 1853]. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

13th Light Dragoons

13th Light Dragoons

Brown University

12th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; side view of 14th Light Dragoon 12th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; side view of 14th Light Dragoon

13th Light Dragoons

13th 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.

13th Hussars: drum horse, c. 1905

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; mounted uniform figure playing large white drum, on dark brown horse, facing right, in field. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; mounted uniform figure playing large white drum, on dark brown horse, facing right, in field. Upright, matted; margins trimmed and scraped; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

13th Hussars: Composite - 1814, 1835, 1839, 1844

Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 4 separate mounted uniform figures from different historical periods, 1 slashing with saber. Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 4 separate mounted uniform figures from different historical periods, 1 slashing with saber. Small folio matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

13th Hussars: 1810, 1860

Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with right hand on hip, facing left, 1 holding carbine, facing left. Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with right hand on hip, facing left, 1 holding carbine, facing left. Narrow upright small folio, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

13th Hussars: 1742, 1866

Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with left hand on hip, 1 with gloved hands folded over hilt of grounded sword. Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 2 standing uniform figures, 1 with left hand on hip, 1 with gloved hands folded over hilt of grounded sword. Narrow upright small folio, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery title provided by cataloger

13th Hussars, c. 1905

13th Hussars, c. 1905

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure reading document, beside mounted figure on brown horse, barracks, field and smaller figures in background. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; standing uniform figure reading document, beside mounted figure on brown horse, barracks, field and smaller figures in background. Upright on board, matted; margins scraped and trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

13th Hussars, c. 1905

13th Hussars, c. 1905

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Wymer; troop of mounted cavalry on brown horses, riding toward right. Original watercolor signed by Wymer; troop of mounted cavalry on brown horses, riding toward right. Upright on board, matted; margins scraped and trimmed, clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

13th Hussars, c. 1880

13th Hussars, c. 1880

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1st in collection of 3 original watercolors, signed T.S. (Seccombe); mounted uniform group, reconnoitering in open country. 1st in collection of 3 original watercolors, signed T.S. (Seccombe); mounted uniform group, reconnoitering in open country. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger

13th Hussars on march

13th Hussars on march

Brown University

13th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; large troop of mounted uniform figures riding with swords drawn in open country. 13th in collection of original signed watercolors by Norie; large troop of mounted uniform figures riding with swords drawn in open country. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

13th Hussars Band

13th Hussars Band

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Original photograph of 13th Hussars Band, on horseback, with hundreds of troops on horseback in the distance. Probably taken at the Delhi Durbar in 1903. Original photograph of 13th Hussars Band, on horseback, with hundreds of troops on horseback in the distance. Probably taken at the Delhi Durbar in 1903. Oblong small folio; no margins; upper left corner clipped and slightly bent.