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

[Councillors, drummers, and trumpeters]

1 hand-colored engraving by J. Punt after P. v. Cuyck of funeral procession; 14 bandsmen and 6 members of the royal household walking left. From 'Lyk-Staetsie van zyne Doorluchtigste Hoogheid den Heere Willem Carel Hendrik Friso, Prince van Orange en Nassau---Gehouden den IV. Februari MDCCLII (Hague, Pieter Gosse Junior and Nicholaes van Daalen, 1755) 1 hand-colored engraving by J. Punt after P. v. Cuyck of funeral procession; 14 bandsmen and 6 members of the royal household walking left. From 'Lyk-Staetsie van zyne Doorluchtigste Hoogheid den Heere Willem Carel Hendrik Friso, Prince van Orange en Nassau---Gehouden den IV. Februari MDCCLII (Hague, Pieter Gosse Junior and Nicholaes van Daalen, 1755) Giant oblong folio. New York, H.P. Kraus, 1966. 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/)

[A Private of the 13th Light Dragoons]

One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). One mounted soldier charging with sabre, another riding away. Ink inscription. One of 34 aquatint proofs (?) partially tinted and captioned in ink (by Smith?). One mounted soldier charging with sabre, another riding away. Ink inscription. 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.

[9]th Lancers: Officer

[9]th Lancers: Officer

Brown University

One of a collection of 5 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates (by and ?) after Alken, signed and dated 1818 by artist, of mounted uniform figures. One of a collection of 5 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates (by and ?) after Alken, signed and dated 1818 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.

(Sous officier) Rt. des Tirailleurs de la famlle. Imp.: (Sous officier) de l'escon. des Grenadiers de la Cour

5th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; 2 standing figures of rifleman, in dark green coat, wearing pack, and grenadier, in black jacket with red and gold trim; both holding grounded rifles; large palace in background. 5th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; 2 standing figures of rifleman, in dark green coat, wearing pack, and grenadier, in black jacket with red and gold trim; both holding grounded rifles; large palace in background. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Sous officier) Regt. des Hussards de la Gde.

21st in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted hussar in scarlet jacket, blue trousers; on dappled horse, facing left. 21st in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted hussar in scarlet jacket, blue trousers; on dappled horse, facing left. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Sous officier) Regt. des Gdiers de Moscou: (Officier) Regt. des Gdiers. de S.M. Imp.

4th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; 2 standing figures of officers in black jackets, white trousers, red trim, one holding grounded rifle. 4th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; 2 standing figures of officers in black jackets, white trousers, red trim, one holding grounded rifle. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. N.Y., Hacker, 1951.

(Sous officier) Regt. des Dragons de la Garde

8th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted figure of dragoon in black uniform, red trim, holding sabre to shoulder. 8th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted figure of dragoon in black uniform, red trim, holding sabre to shoulder. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Sous officier) Regt. de Semenowski: (Porte Drapeau) Regt. d'Ismailowski

26th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; 2 standing figures of infantryman and flag-bearer, both in black jackets, white trousers, red trim. 26th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; 2 standing figures of infantryman and flag-bearer, both in black jackets, white trousers, red trim. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. N.Y., Hacker, 1951.

(Sous officier) Regt. de Pawlovski: (Tambour Major) Regt. de Préobrajenski

25th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; standing infantryman in pointed hat, with shouldered rifle, talking with drum major, one hand on hip, the other holding baton. 25th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; standing infantryman in pointed hat, with shouldered rifle, talking with drum major, one hand on hip, the other holding baton. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Sous officier) Bon. des Sapeurs de la Garde: (S. officier) Regt. des Chasseurs de la Garde

7th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; 2 standing figures of sapper and chasseur, both in black jackets, white trousers, holding rifles; town in distant background. 7th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; 2 standing figures of sapper and chasseur, both in black jackets, white trousers, holding rifles; town in distant background. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Sous officier) Artil. des Cosaques de la Garde: (S. oficier) Regt. des Cosaques de la Garde

14th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; standing figure of artillery officer in dark green uniform, hand on hip; mounted figure of Cossack lancer in scarlet coat, blue trousers. 14th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; standing figure of artillery officer in dark green uniform, hand on hip; mounted figure of Cossack lancer in scarlet coat, blue trousers. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Soldat) Rt. des Lanciers du Gd. D. Héritier

13th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted lancer in royal blue uniform, scarlet trim, uhlan helmet, facing toward left. 13th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted lancer in royal blue uniform, scarlet trim, uhlan helmet, facing toward left. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Soldat) Regt. des Lanciers de la Gde.

12th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted lancer in royal blue uniform, scarlet trim, facing toward right. 12th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted lancer in royal blue uniform, scarlet trim, facing toward right. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label st. gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Soldat) Regt. des Cosaques du Gd. Duc Héritier

15th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted figure of Cossack in blue-gray coat and trousers, carrying lance, riding toward left. 15th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted figure of Cossack in blue-gray coat and trousers, carrying lance, riding toward left. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Soldat) Regt. des Cosaques de l'Oural

16th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; back view, mounted figure of Cossack in blue-gray coat and trousers, carrying lance, facing left. 16th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; back view, mounted figure of Cossack in blue-gray coat and trousers, carrying lance, facing left. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Soldat) Musulman de l'Escorte de S.M.I.

22nd in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted imperial escort in white cloak, conical hat, on brown horse facing right. 22nd in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted imperial escort in white cloak, conical hat, on brown horse facing right. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. N.Y., Hacker, 1951.

(Soldat) Escadron des Cosaques de la Crimée

17th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted Cossack in scarlet cloak, blue trousers, holding lance, facing left. 17th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted Cossack in scarlet cloak, blue trousers, holding lance, facing left. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Soldat) Divon. des Pioniers de la Gde.

11th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; profile view, soldier in navy blue jacket, light blue trousers, with carbine, facing right. 11th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; profile view, soldier in navy blue jacket, light blue trousers, with carbine, facing right. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Soldat) Cosaque de la ligne du Caucase

18th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; back view, mounted Cossack in scarlet cloak, blue trousers, wearing carbine, facing left. 18th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; back view, mounted Cossack in scarlet cloak, blue trousers, wearing carbine, facing left. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label st. gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Porte Etendard) Régt. des Cuirass. du Gd. D. Héritier

2nd in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted figure of standard bearer in white uniform, gold cap, cuirass, holding gold flag with russet streamer. 2nd in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted figure of standard bearer in white uniform, gold cap, cuirass, holding gold flag with russet streamer. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Officier) Gendarmerie de la Garde

23rd in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted gendarme officer in blue uniform, white and silver trim, looking toward right. 23rd in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted gendarme officer in blue uniform, white and silver trim, looking toward right. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Officier) Equipage de la Marine de la Garde: (Canonnier) Regt. de l'Artillerie de la Garde

6th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; 2 standing figures of marine officer, in black uniform, and artilleryman, in black jacket, white pants, holding grounded rifle; ship and cannon in background. 6th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; 2 standing figures of marine officer, in black uniform, and artilleryman, in black jacket, white pants, holding grounded rifle; ship and cannon in background. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Officier) Circassien de l'Escorte de S.M.I.

19th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted Circassian in chain mail and red jacket, holding sword, riding toward left. 19th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted Circassian in chain mail and red jacket, holding sword, riding toward left. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Officier) Artillerie de la Gde. à cheval

24th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted officer in black uniform, red trim, holding sword, on brown horse galloping toward left. 24th in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted officer in black uniform, red trim, holding sword, on brown horse galloping toward left. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Lieb)-Grenadier-Regiment, No. 100

One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Two figures with rifles, other troops in background. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) mounted uncolored lithograph plates (after Beck) of uniform figures or groups. Two figures with rifles, other troops in background. Unbound, yellowed; in green cloth portfolio stamped gold on cover "Sachsen Uniforms. Beck. c. 1880"; plate trimmed. Hamburg, Helmut Gerhard Schulz, 1952.

(Empereur) Régt. des Gdes. à cheval: (Colonel) Régt. des Chrs. Gdes. de l'Imp.

1st in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; standing figures of emperor and colonel, both in white cavalry uniforms, gold helmets and trim. 1st in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; standing figures of emperor and colonel, both in white cavalry uniforms, gold helmets and trim. Unbound, in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Carabinier) Regt. des Cuirass. de l'Emp.

3rd in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted cavalryman in white jacket and trousers, black and gold cuirass, gold helmet, holding lance. 3rd in set of 30 lithographic plates by Bastin; mounted cavalryman in white jacket and trousers, black and gold cuirass, gold helmet, holding lance. Unbound; in green cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold "Garde Impérial Russe, c. 1845"; foxed and soiled. New York, Hacker, 1951.

(Bayerische) Pontonier-Compagnie 1816

Original watercolor signed by Hoffmann; standing uniform figures of soldier and drummer. Original watercolor signed by Hoffmann; standing uniform figures of soldier and drummer. Upright medium folio; margins; somewhat soiled and worn. Munich, Wölfle, '69.

(1846) Legión Ytaliana en la Defensa

34th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing infantryman in scarlet shirt and hat, gray trousers, holding rifle with both hands. 34th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing infantryman in scarlet shirt and hat, gray trousers, holding rifle with both hands. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.