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

11th Hussars: Composite - 1811, 1847, 1881, 1751

One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 3 mounted and one standing figure, unsigned. One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of 3 mounted and one standing figure, unsigned. Upright, painted on tan paper; one of 3 watercolors matted together; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

11th Hussars: Composite - 1742, 1815, 1822, 1836, 1878

Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures from different historical periods. Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; 5 separate mounted and standing uniform figures from different historical periods. Narrow upright folio, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

11th Hussars: 1825

11th Hussars: 1825

Brown University

Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with white-plumed cap, facing right. Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; mounted uniform figure with white-plumed cap, facing right. Upright, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

11th Hussars: 1784

11th Hussars: 1784

Brown University

Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; standing uniform figure facing right, hands on hips. Original unsigned watercolor by Wymer; standing uniform figure facing right, hands on hips. Upright, matted with 2 others; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery. title provided by cataloger

11th Hussars 1747, 1794, 1814, 1840, 1847: Composite

5th in collection of 10 large sheets of watercolors signed (some dated) by Simkin, each showing a number of uniform figures; mounted uniform group in center, surrounded by 4 mounted uniform figures and regimental pennant. 5th in collection of 10 large sheets of watercolors signed (some dated) by Simkin, each showing a number of uniform figures; mounted uniform group in center, surrounded by 4 mounted uniform figures and regimental pennant. Large upright (except 1 oblong) folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.. Title supplied by cataloger

11th Hussars

11th Hussars

Brown University

Color lithograph by E. Walker after Scanlan, printed by Day & Son, published Feby. 1st, 1849; standing uniform figure beside horse. Color lithograph by E. Walker after Scanlan, printed by Day & Son, published Feby. 1st, 1849; standing uniform figure beside horse. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.

11th Hussars

11th Hussars

Brown University

One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Figure on brown horse galloping away from figure standing at right. One of a collection of 14 original watercolors signed A.B. in monogram. Figure on brown horse galloping away from figure standing at right. Large, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; slightly soiled and yellowed. "British Uniforms. Original Water-colours, c. 1870." N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

11th Hussars

11th Hussars

Brown University

17 of 35 hand-colored lithographic plates on grey board

11th Hussars

11th Hussars

Brown University

6th in collection of 8 chromolithographic plates of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing hussar in dark gray jacket, red trousers, gold trim, holding glove. 6th in collection of 8 chromolithographic plates of uniform figures, possibly after Simkin; standing hussar in dark gray jacket, red trousers, gold trim, holding glove. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold. Paris, Cart, 1948.

11th Hussar officer on vedette, c. 1853

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, hussar jacket over shoulder, in evening landscape at sunset. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure, hussar jacket over shoulder, in evening landscape at sunset. Small oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Spencer, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

11th Hussar officer in combat with French cavalryman, c. 1840

Original unsigned and unfinished watercolor (by a non-western artist?); hussar officer riding towards left with upraised sword, sketchy figure of cavalryman in left background. Original unsigned and unfinished watercolor (by a non-western artist?); hussar officer riding towards left with upraised sword, sketchy figure of cavalryman in left background. Upright, matted; no margins; clean, some color rubbed off or worn away. Title supplied by cataloger.

11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars: Field Officer. 1883

7th in collection of 12 original watercolor caricatures, signed and dated by Wymer; back view of hussar in dark blue jacket, mauve trousers, very large feathered hat, standing with one hand on hip, the other on grounded sabre. 7th in collection of 12 original watercolor caricatures, signed and dated by Wymer; back view of hussar in dark blue jacket, mauve trousers, very large feathered hat, standing with one hand on hip, the other on grounded sabre. Unbound, matted small; clean; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.

11e. Royal Allemand. 1776

One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue on white horse facing left. One of a collection of 145 (of 146: no. 123 lacking) original watercolor drawings of uniform figures by Lyall. Figure in red, white and blue on white horse facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, black leather label stamped gold; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1946.

11. Lin. Inf. Rgt v. Kinkel 1811: Unterleutnant im Roquelor

6th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; back view of infantry office in gray greatcoat, scarlet trim, dotted blue-gray sash. 6th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; back view of infantry office in gray greatcoat, scarlet trim, dotted blue-gray sash. Small folio, unbound; clean; in blue portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold.

11 July. Kozusczina

11 July. Kozusczina

Brown University

Unsigned ink drawing mounted in album; sketch of church, soldier on horseback with barrel and dead goose on his saddle, sketch of building above. Studies for lithographs entitled 'Im Bivouac bei Kokuticzki. Den 9. Juli. 1812' (and) 'En der Gegend von Kozusczina Den 17. Julius 1812.' Unsigned ink drawing mounted in album; sketch of church, soldier on horseback with barrel and dead goose on his saddle, sketch of building above. Studies for lithographs entitled 'Im Bivouac bei Kokuticzki. Den 9. Juli. 1812' (and) 'En der Gegend von Kozusczina Den 17. Julius 1812.' Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

10th--Prince of Wales's Own Royal--Hussars, c. 1840

One of a collection of original watercolors signed or initialled by H. Martens of uniform groups and uniform figures. One of a collection of original watercolors signed or initialled by H. Martens of uniform groups and uniform figures. Matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

10th the Prince of Wales's Own Royal Hussars, 1844

1st in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Hayes; uniform group with 3 mounted hussars in foreground, troop on march down road in left background, with windmill. 1st in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Hayes; uniform group with 3 mounted hussars in foreground, troop on march down road in left background, with windmill. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1970. title provided by cataloger

10th the Prince of Wales's Own Royal Hussars, 1844

2nd in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Hayes; uniform group with 2 mounted hussars in foreground, mounted troops lined up in left background, farmhouse in right background. 2nd in pair of original watercolors signed and dated by Hayes; uniform group with 2 mounted hussars in foreground, mounted troops lined up in left background, farmhouse in right background. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1970. title provided by cataloger

10th Regiment. Facings bright yellow, officers lace silver

20th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow and white oblong uniform patch, with blue stripe. 20th in collection of 140 watercolor drawings by Lawson, of uniform figures and details, copied from pattern-book of 1768; drawing of yellow and white oblong uniform patch, with blue stripe. Unbound; in 1/4 red morocco and red cloth case stamped gold; clean.

10th Regiment

10th Regiment

Brown University

19th 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. 19th 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.

10th Prince of Wales's Own Royal Hussars: officer, review order

93rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted hussar in brown uniform, gold trim, riding toward left. 93rd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; mounted hussar in brown uniform, gold trim, riding toward left. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; top edge bent.

10th Prince of Wales's Own Light Dragoons, c. 1795

Original watercolor signed by Norie; 2 mounted uniform figures riding on country road, one talking to a civilian man. Original watercolor signed by Norie; 2 mounted uniform figures riding on country road, one talking to a civilian man. Upright folio, matted; no margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. Title supplied by cataloger

10th Prince of Wales's (Hussars)

Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 10/1883. Mounted uniform figure on rearing horse facing left. Original watercolor signed by Simkin and dated 10/1883. Mounted uniform figure on rearing horse facing left. Upright; matted; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

10th Lt. Dragoons

10th Lt. Dragoons

Brown University

9th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; side view of 10th Lt. Dragoon 9th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; side view of 10th Lt. Dragoon

10th Lt. Dragoons

10th Lt. Dragoons

Brown University

8th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; side view of 10th Light Dragoon 8th of 24 watercolor copies after originals by Dighton; side view of 10th Light Dragoon

10th Hussars: Officer

10th Hussars: Officer

Brown University

One of a collection of 5 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates (by and ?) after Alken, signed and dated 1828 by artist, of mounted uniform figures. One of a collection of 5 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates (by and ?) after Alken, signed and dated 1828 by artist, of mounted uniform figures. Upright medium folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact; clean. From 'Alken's Costumes of the British Cavalry'. Series title supplied by cataloger.

10th Hussars: Composite - 1742, 1790, 1818, 1820, 1829, 1837

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 6 melded images of mounted and standing uniform figures from different periods, outdoors. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 6 melded images of mounted and standing uniform figures from different periods, outdoors. Upright small folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger