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

10th Hussars on an exercise near Hindhead under Col. R.S. Liddell, 1886

One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; troop of mounted uniform figures riding toward left along path near shoreline. One of series of original watercolors signed by Norie; troop of mounted uniform figures riding toward left along path near shoreline. Oblong, matted; margins. London, Parker. Title supplied by cataloger

10th Hussars

10th Hussars

Brown University

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; line of mounted hussars led by officer and trumpeter, riding forward. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; line of mounted hussars led by officer and trumpeter, riding forward. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. London, Peter Young, 1948. title provided by cataloger

10th Hussars

10th Hussars

Brown University

8 of 35 hand-colored lithographic plates on grey board

10th Hussar officer in full dress!!!

Original unsigned watercolor painted in great small-scale detail; standing figure of officer leading horse, landscape background. Original unsigned watercolor painted in great small-scale detail; standing figure of officer leading horse, landscape background. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

10th Grenadiers, Canadian Militia. 1899

Original watercolor signed by Holmes; standing figure of drummer. Original watercolor signed by Holmes; standing figure of drummer. Upright folio, matted; margins intact. London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

10th Foot. Non-commissioned officer of flank company, c. 1810

Original unsigned oval watercolor; standing uniform figure outdoors holding document (commission?) in hand, tent encampment in background. Original unsigned oval watercolor; standing uniform figure outdoors holding document (commission?) in hand, tent encampment in background. Upright, matted; margins; soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1956. Title provided by cataloger.

10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 3 hussars in dark blue uniforms, 1 mounted and 2 mounting their horses, in countryside. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 3 hussars in dark blue uniforms, 1 mounted and 2 mounting their horses, in countryside. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

10th - the Prince of Wales's Own Royal - Hussars, with Captain Ralph B. Fisher leading his troop... 16th July 1884

6th in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure of hussar officer, outdoors, leading charge of hussar troop toward left. 6th in collection of 11 original watercolors signed by Norie; mounted uniform figure of hussar officer, outdoors, leading charge of hussar troop toward left. Folio and large folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker, 1953.

109 Comune Garibaldini

109 Comune Garibaldini

Brown University

One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform, carrying gun and lance, standing. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform, carrying gun and lance, standing. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.

105e de Ligne Tamb: Major gra[n]de tenue

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

105e de Ligne Officier

105e de Ligne Officier

Brown University

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

101st Regiment, U.S.A. March

by Bert. Potter. Title from caption title. March for piano. At head of caption title: Dedicated to "Boston's Own." Cover design by E.A.S.: an advancing army, silhouetted against a grey and white striped shield; the whole printed in shades of black and grey. Advertisement for "I'll always remember you" on p. [6]

100th Foot - the Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment - Royal Canadians

Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; uniform group in tent encampment, 1 mounted figure on brown horse facing left, 5 standing figures. Original watercolor signed and dated by Simkin; uniform group in tent encampment, 1 mounted figure on brown horse facing left, 5 standing figures. Oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled, ink-stained. title provided by cataloger

100e de Ligne Tambour Major

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

10. Lin. Inf. Rgt. Junker: 4. Füsilier Kamp Füsilier 1814

2nd in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; profile view of infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, scarlet trim, with rifle, marching toward left. 2nd in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; profile view of infantryman in blue jacket, white trousers, scarlet trim, with rifle, marching toward left. In blue portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold.

10 men in rowboat

10 men in rowboat

Brown University

Ink sketch with green wash of 10 men in rowboat. Ink sketch with green wash of 10 men in rowboat. Oblong, margins, yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.

1. Regt. Veliten der Königl. Garde Tambour Musiker Quartier-Unif. 1813-1815

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. 3 figures: one in red and white with drum, one in red and white with clarinet and one with hands in pockets in white uniform with blue hat. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. 3 figures: one in red and white with drum, one in red and white with clarinet and one with hands in pockets in white uniform with blue hat. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.

1. Regt. Veliten der Königl. Garde Batl.-Chef, 1810-1813

One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in white uniform on brown horse facing right. One of a suite of 24 original watercolor drawings by Knötel of cavalry, garde and gendarmerie uniform figures. Figure in white uniform on brown horse facing right. Upright, unbound, in blue cloth case, white leather back stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.

1. Pépin. 2. Morey. 3. Fieschi. Exécutées le 19 février 1836, pour l'attentat du 28 juillet 1835

Colored lithograph; view of guillotine execution of 3 criminals in assassination attempt, showing also military guard. They were executed for the attempted assassination of King Louis-Philippe of France in July 1835 Colored lithograph; view of guillotine execution of 3 criminals in assassination attempt, showing also military guard. They were executed for the attempted assassination of King Louis-Philippe of France in July 1835 New York, Walter Schatzki, 1962.

1. Officier d'infanterie russe. 2. Soldat russe

51st in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; 2 standing figures; infantry officer in scarlet coat, leaning one elbow on shoulder of infantryman in green coat, pink trousers; striped tent in background. 51st in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; 2 standing figures; infantry officer in scarlet coat, leaning one elbow on shoulder of infantryman in green coat, pink trousers; striped tent in background. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. 'Troupes Russes', plate 52. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

1. Macchinista di 1a. Classe in gran tenuta: 2. Idem in bassa tenuta

59th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of engineer in navy blue, showing front and rear views, field and dress uniforms. 59th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of engineer in navy blue, showing front and rear views, field and dress uniforms. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. London, Redfern, 1955.

1. Lin. Inf. Leib-Rgt. (1811 1 Lin. Inf. Rgt. König) Rgt. Tambour 1810

2nd in pair of original watercolors by Scharf; standing uniform figure of bandleader with baton, facing right. [See also: 13. Lin. Inf. Rgt. 1 Gren. König 1806 : (1811. 11 Lin. Inf. Rgt. v. Kinkel) Grenadier.] 2nd in pair of original watercolors by Scharf; standing uniform figure of bandleader with baton, facing right. [See also: 13. Lin. Inf. Rgt. 1 Gren. König 1806 : (1811. 11 Lin. Inf. Rgt. v. Kinkel) Grenadier.] Narrow upright folio; no margins. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1952.

1. Lieut. Philip J. Maximilian, Mad. Engrs. 2. Lieut. William M. Campbell, Bom. Engrs. Lieut. Ross Thompson, Madras E...

1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 1. Lieut. Philip J. Maximilian, Mad. Engrs. 2. Lieut. William M. Campbell, Bom. Engrs. Lieut. Ross Thompson, Madras Engineers, 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/)

1. Lieut. Julius Moxon, Mad: Engrs. 2. Lieut. Arthur Herbert Bagge, Ben: Engrs. 3. Lieut. William Merriman, Bom: Engr...

1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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/)

1. Leichtes Inf. Batl. Habermann Feldwebel 1807

15th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; standing figure of light infantry officer in green jacket, gray trousers, red trim, reading booklet. 15th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; standing figure of light infantry officer in green jacket, gray trousers, red trim, reading booklet. In blue portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold.

1. Kalmouth. 2. Turkoman

54th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures, Turkmen at left, in rose and scarlet coat, holding bow and flail; Kalmyk at right, in brown coat, holding rifle and flail. 54th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures, Turkmen at left, in rose and scarlet coat, holding bow and flail; Kalmyk at right, in brown coat, holding rifle and flail. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. 'Troupes Russes' plate 54. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

1. Hrn. Ihr. Erb Hoffmeisters Taffel. 2. Hrn. Ihr Erb Lamerers Taffel. 3. Hrn. Ihr Erb Marschalls Taffel. 4. Hrn. Ihr...

Engraving by J. A. Muller after drawing by A. Altomonte, court architect and engineer; large ceremonial dinner with key describing each taffel. Folding plate from: 'Erb-Huldigung, welche der Allerdurchleuchtigst-Großmächtigsten Frauen, Frauen Mariae Theresiae, zu Hungarn, und Böheim Königin, als Ertz-Herzogin zu Oesterreich, von denen gesammten Nider-Oesterreichischen Ständen [.] allerunterthänigst abgeleget den 22. Novembris Anno 1740'. Engraving by J. A. Muller after drawing by A. Altomonte, court architect and engineer; large ceremonial dinner with key describing each taffel. Folding plate from: 'Erb-Huldigung, welche der Allerdurchleuchtigst-Großmächtigsten Frauen, Frauen Mariae Theresiae, zu Hungarn, und Böheim Königin, als Ertz-Herzogin zu Oesterreich, von denen gesammten Nider-Oesterreichischen Ständen [.] allerunterthänigst abgeleget den 22. Novembris Anno 1740'.

1. Hrn. Ihr Erb Silber Lameres Taffel. 2. Hrn. Ihr. Erb Füchelmeisters Taffel. 3. Hrn. Ihr Erb Müntzmeisters Taffel. ...

Engraving by J. A. Muller after drawing by A. Altomonte, court architect and engineer; large ceremonial dinner with key describing each taffel.. Folding plate from: 'Erb-Huldigung, welche der Allerdurchleuchtigst-Großmächtigsten Frauen, Frauen Mariae Theresiae, zu Hungarn, und Böheim Königin, als Ertz-Herzogin zu Oesterreich, von denen gesammten Nider-Oesterreichischen Ständen [.] allerunterthänigst abgeleget den 22. Novembris Anno 1740'. Engraving by J. A. Muller after drawing by A. Altomonte, court architect and engineer; large ceremonial dinner with key describing each taffel.. Folding plate from: 'Erb-Huldigung, welche der Allerdurchleuchtigst-Großmächtigsten Frauen, Frauen Mariae Theresiae, zu Hungarn, und Böheim Königin, als Ertz-Herzogin zu Oesterreich, von denen gesammten Nider-Oesterreichischen Ständen [.] allerunterthänigst abgeleget den 22. Novembris Anno 1740'.