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

1. Hrn. Ihr Erb Führschneiders Taffel. 2. Hrn. Ihr. Erb Stäbelmeisters Taffel. 3. Hrn. Ihr Erb Falckenmeisters 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'.

1. Grenadier russe. 2. Officier des Cosaques du Don

52nd in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; grenadier, at left, in green uniform, in conversation with Cossack officer, in blue uniform, seated on rock, smoking pipe. 52nd in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; grenadier, at left, in green uniform, in conversation with Cossack officer, in blue uniform, seated on rock, smoking pipe. 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. Garde Dragon. Regt. (Wachtanzug)

72nd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; German dragoon guard in khaki uniform, red trim, helmet, holding sabre. 72nd in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; German dragoon guard in khaki uniform, red trim, helmet, holding sabre. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

1. Cosaque de la Mer Noire. 2. Officier de troupes russes

50th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; 2 standing figures; Cossack lancer, in dark blue coat, beside horse at left; Russian officer at right, in green coat, white trousers, cocked hat. 50th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; 2 standing figures; Cossack lancer, in dark blue coat, beside horse at left; Russian officer at right, in green coat, white trousers, cocked hat. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio st. gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. 'Troupes Russes', plate 50. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

1. Chev. Rgt. Kronprinz Wachtmeister 1809: 1811 3. Chev. Rgt. Kronprinz

11th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; profile view of cavalryman in green jacket, white trousers, holding sabre, adjusting helmet visor, facing left. 11th in collection of 17 unsigned original watercolors (not contemporary) of cavalry, infantry and artillery uniforms, 1806-1822; profile view of cavalryman in green jacket, white trousers, holding sabre, adjusting helmet visor, facing left. In blue portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold.

1. Bataillon Leibgarde: Grenadier no. 15

8th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; grenadier in blue coat, buff trousers, white leggings, red facings, outdoors. 8th in collection of 29 hand-colored printed plates of single uniform figures of various regiments, after Scharf; grenadier in blue coat, buff trousers, white leggings, red facings, outdoors. Unbound; in blue cloth portfolio, red cloth cover label stamped gold "L. Scharf. Prussian uniforms, 1740-1. Original watercolors". Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

1. Badisches Leib-Grenadier-Regiment No. 109

Hand-colored photograph with ink-lettered title etc.; group of 9 standing figures showing uniforms 1803-1897. Hand-colored photograph with ink-lettered title etc.; group of 9 standing figures showing uniforms 1803-1897. Oblong folio; margins intact; soiled, foxed. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner. 1958.

1. Aspirante di 1a. Classe (gran tenuta); 2. Idem (bassa tenuta)

61st in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing figures of naval cadets in navy blue, showing field and dress uniforms, low stone wall in background. 61st in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing figures of naval cadets in navy blue, showing field and dress uniforms, low stone wall in background. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. London, Redfern, 1955.

1 Régiment des Guides: Souvenir de mon temps de service

Chromolithograph service souvenir poster; mounted cavalryman in green hussar jacket with photograph of face pasted on; enframement of flags, arms, trophies, and 3 portraits of royal family at top (including King Leopold); 3 uniform figures at left and right, more arms and trophies at bottom. Chromolithograph service souvenir poster; mounted cavalryman in green hussar jacket with photograph of face pasted on; enframement of flags, arms, trophies, and 3 portraits of royal family at top (including King Leopold); 3 uniform figures at left and right, more arms and trophies at bottom. Large upright folio, matted; margins; edges slightly worn and yellowed. Brussels, A. Elebaut, 1954.

1 Chevauxlegers Regt. Kaiser

One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Soldier on horseback, facing right, town in background. One of a collection of 72 ink and pencil drawings, partially hand colored, of uniform figures by Georg Schäfer after Johann Adam Klein, these being slightly enlarged copies of the originals in the Nürnberg Kupferstichkabinet des Germanischen Zentralmuseums and the art museum of Hamburg; uniforms of Bavaria, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mainz, Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Würzburg, Russia and France are shown; accompanied by a typewritten index of 8 pages. Soldier on horseback, facing right, town in background. In 1/4 red leather and marble board case stamped gold. Hamburg, Georg Schäfer, 1956.

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

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One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

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One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

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One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

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One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

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One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

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One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

[Uniformen, circa 1790]

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One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents One of 7 hand-colored engraved plates, showing Russian, Prussian and Austrian cavalry and infantry uniforms and 1 plate of tents

[Uniform of (Maltese) Order of St. John]

1 of 4 watercolor paintings on paper mounted on card, signed and dated by Gaul; full-length figure in uniform looking left 1 of 4 watercolor paintings on paper mounted on card, signed and dated by Gaul; full-length figure in uniform looking left Upright medium folio Vienna, Boris Wilnitsky, 2016 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/)

[Soldier of the 113th Infantry Regiment]

Head and shoulders of soldier of 113 infantry regiment wearing helmet. Head and shoulders of soldier of 113 infantry regiment wearing helmet. The French 113th Regiment was organized in November 1915. Signed: Maurice Leloir.

[Sharpshooter, World War I]

Soldier wearing red fez with greatcoat over his khaki tunic, seated. Soldier wearing red fez with greatcoat over his khaki tunic, seated. Inscribed: Reforme Clignancourt Janr. 1916. J. Le Blant.

[Road to Ypres]

[Road to Ypres]

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A wintry scene with two ambulances traveling down a snowy road passed ruins. A wintry scene with two ambulances traveling down a snowy road passed ruins. Walter Starmer. Inscribed (bottom right): W.P. Starmer.

[Polnische Militair]

[Polnische Militair]

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One out of a collection of 4 hand-colored engravings after Von Troost of uniform groups outdoors One out of a collection of 4 hand-colored engravings after Von Troost of uniform groups outdoors

[Polnische Militair]

[Polnische Militair]

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One out of a collection of 4 hand-colored engravings after Von Troost of uniform groups outdoors One out of a collection of 4 hand-colored engravings after Von Troost of uniform groups outdoors

[Polnische Militair]

[Polnische Militair]

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One out of a collection of 4 hand-colored engravings after Von Troost of uniform groups outdoors One out of a collection of 4 hand-colored engravings after Von Troost of uniform groups outdoors

[Polnische Militair]

[Polnische Militair]

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One out of a collection of 4 hand-colored engravings after Von Troost of uniform groups outdoors One out of a collection of 4 hand-colored engravings after Von Troost of uniform groups outdoors

[Officer of the Madras Horse Artillery]

Half-length portrait of officer wearing sash containing three battle honors for Nagpore, Java and Mahidpoor; battle in left background with mounted figures and cannon. Half-length portrait of officer wearing sash containing three battle honors for Nagpore, Java and Mahidpoor; battle in left background with mounted figures and cannon.

[Meeting an old friend with a new face]

1st in pair of hand-colored engraved caricatures after Byron; row of pairs of various types in conversation, including military officers and seamen. 1st in pair of hand-colored engraved caricatures after Byron; row of pairs of various types in conversation, including military officers and seamen. Narrow large oblong folio, matted; plate mark, margins; creased, edges worn. Preston, Lancs., Export Book Co., 1955.

[Karl Vogler's Partant pour la Syrie]

Color variant, signed by S. Rosenthal; mounted trumpeter of the Guides Color variant, signed by S. Rosenthal; mounted trumpeter of the Guides Drawn by J. Rosenthal

[Grenadiers of the Foot Guards in full dress]

One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Three soldiers standing at ease talking, building behind. Pencil and ink notations. One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). Three soldiers standing at ease talking, building behind. Pencil and ink notations. Folio, unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "C. H. Smith. Costume of the British Army. Original Drawings"; soiled, worn. Bedford, Peter Young, 1950.