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

(1845) Tambor de Ynfantería (Ejercito de la Defensa)

33rd in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing drummer in scarlet coat and hat, playing drum. 33rd in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing drummer in scarlet coat and hat, playing drum. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

(1843) Tambor Mayor del Ejercito Sitiador

26th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of drum major in scarlet coat, white trousers, hand on hip, holding baton. 26th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of drum major in scarlet coat, white trousers, hand on hip, holding baton. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

(1843) Batallón de Cazadores Vascos de la Defensa

32nd in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing infantryman in blue uniform, red cap and trim, with rifle, facing right; fort on shoreline in background. 32nd in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing infantryman in blue uniform, red cap and trim, with rifle, facing right; fort on shoreline in background. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

(1839.) Tropas de Ynfantería en campaña

20th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; soldier in white uniform, soft cap, seated on doorstep holding rifle and grenade. 20th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; soldier in white uniform, soft cap, seated on doorstep holding rifle and grenade. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

(1829) Jefe de Artillería

19th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of artillery officer in blue coat, white trousers, red sash, walking toward left. 19th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing figure of artillery officer in blue coat, white trousers, red sash, walking toward left. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

(1807) Real Cuerpo de Artillería - Pieza Gribeauval de Campaña: y una de las banderas del Cuerpo

11th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing artillery officer in blue coat, white trousers, pointing toward right; cannon and regimental flag in background. 11th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing artillery officer in blue coat, white trousers, pointing toward right; cannon and regimental flag in background. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

(1806). Húsares Voluntarios del Gobierno: (com. Hípolito Mordeitte)

8th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing cavalryman in light blue hussar uniform, holding sword, in profile facing right. 8th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing cavalryman in light blue hussar uniform, holding sword, in profile facing right. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

(1806) - Compañia de Cazadores de Montevideo

7th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing soldier in white jacket, buff trousers, top hat, facing right, saluting. 7th in collection of 36 ink and watercolor drawings signed by F.F. L(lull), of uniform figures, arms and flags; standing soldier in white jacket, buff trousers, top hat, facing right, saluting. Folio, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, black leather label st. gold. Montevideo, Llull, 1968.

(1801) Voluntario de Caballeria del Paraguay y bandera de la expedición a Bs. Aires

1 of 11 ink and watercolor drawings initialled FFL; single figure in uniform holding flag. From series 'Paraguayan uniforms, 1806-1934: Water-colors' 1 of 11 ink and watercolor drawings initialled FFL; single figure in uniform holding flag. From series 'Paraguayan uniforms, 1806-1934: Water-colors' Upright medium portfolio. Montevideo, Llull, 1968 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/)

"Your face is familier, ever been to Greenwich Village?"

Ink drawing on V-Mail sheet, signed Sweeney; soldier talking to native man and son Ink drawing on V-Mail sheet, signed Sweeney; soldier talking to native man and son Curtis, WA, Walkabout Books, 2020 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/)

"What price Chinese?"

"What price Chinese?"

Brown University

Original wash drawing signed and dated by Michael; Sikh infantryman at attention, looking over shoulder at British infantryman who is watching him. Original wash drawing signed and dated by Michael; Sikh infantryman at attention, looking over shoulder at British infantryman who is watching him. Upright, matted; margins; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.

"Up and at 'em" over the sand dunes. (Over the top)

A Marine is seen from the back, climbing over a sand dune in combat. Two other Marines are seen in profile in the left background. A Marine is seen from the back, climbing over a sand dune in combat. Two other Marines are seen in profile in the left background. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

"Two small bullet holes" - killed by Apaches

Original wash drawing by Remington; 3 soldiers standing around as a fourth comforts a wounded comrade lying on ground. Original wash drawing by Remington; 3 soldiers standing around as a fourth comforts a wounded comrade lying on ground. Reproduced in The Cosmopolitan, Vol. XVII, No. 6 (October 1894), page 708. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1956.

"Tommy Atkins" waltz

"Tommy Atkins" waltz

Brown University

Subject: Uniform group of Coldstream Guard, Royal Artillery, Cameron Highlander, drummer boy of Coldstream Guards, Guides Lancer, South Australian Lancer, 17th Lancer; signed 'W. George'; Hanhart, Lith. Subject: Uniform group of Coldstream Guard, Royal Artillery, Cameron Highlander, drummer boy of Coldstream Guards, Guides Lancer, South Australian Lancer, 17th Lancer; signed 'W. George'; Hanhart, Lith. Title continues: By Carl Kiefert. Founded upon the popular song "Private Tommy Atkins" First page of score on verso. (W & Co. Ld. 1119) Price 4/-

"Tommy Atkins"

"Tommy Atkins"

Brown University

Subject: Full-length figure of rifleman of Artist's Corps, 20th Middlesex standing in countryside; after F[rank] D[add]; Stannard & Son. Subject: Full-length figure of rifleman of Artist's Corps, 20th Middlesex standing in countryside; after F[rank] D[add]; Stannard & Son. Title continues: Written & composed by Brandon Thomas (Artist's Corps, 20th Middlx) 'To my comrade, E.V. Salaman' Pr. 4/- Facsimile letter from Brandon Thomas to Pte. E.V. Salaman dated London 1887 printed on verso.

"The Same Church"

"The Same Church"

Brown University

View of carved stone door with damage View of carved stone door with damage Most likely the church at Trevieres. Signed and dated by the artist. Jarvie served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army'). Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"The Guards"

"The Guards"

Brown University

Subject: Scots Guards attacking Russians at the 'Alma'; Augs. Butler, delt & lith., Stannard & Dixon, Imp. Subject: Scots Guards attacking Russians at the 'Alma'; Augs. Butler, delt & lith., Stannard & Dixon, Imp. Title continues: Quadrille, by Bushez. Pr. 3/-

"The glad eye!"

"The glad eye!"

Brown University

Original ink and tempera caricature, signed by Sarg; 2 standing soldier types, smirking. Original ink and tempera caricature, signed by Sarg; 2 standing soldier types, smirking. Narrow upright folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

"The captain's horse utters a loud, shrill scream of agony"

1st in collection of 3 original wash drawings signed by Wood, dated 1894; 2 mounted cavalrymen in foreground attacked by Ndebele warriors firing from cover in background. 1st in collection of 3 original wash drawings signed by Wood, dated 1894; 2 mounted cavalrymen in foreground attacked by Ndebele warriors firing from cover in background. For 'The Curse of Clement Waynflete: A Tale of Two Wars' by Bertram Mitford, 1894, frontispiece N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.

"The Buffs"

"The Buffs"

Brown University

Original watercolor caricature signed by Roland (pseudonym?) on gray board; standing officer figure, smiling, twirling mustache. Original watercolor caricature signed by Roland (pseudonym?) on gray board; standing officer figure, smiling, twirling mustache. Upright folio, matted; margins; faded, London, Parker Gallery, 1972.

"Stonewall" Jackson

"Stonewall" Jackson

Brown University

3rd in collection of 3 mezzotint plates by Sartain; bust portrait in uniform, oval enframement. 3rd in collection of 3 mezzotint plates by Sartain; bust portrait in uniform, oval enframement. Upright folio, except Beauregard trimmed to medium folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact on Johnston, Jackson; clean. N.Y., Argosy, 1952.

"Stand by your guns, men!"

Political cartoon showing female figure of Columbia with sword and shield standing by large cannon engraved 'U.S. Grant' surrounded by its gun crew. Political cartoon showing female figure of Columbia with sword and shield standing by large cannon engraved 'U.S. Grant' surrounded by its gun crew. From Harper's Weekly, June 15, 1872, page 465. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

"Snowdrifts and Bulletholes"

Winter scene with village in snow Winter scene with village in snow This watercolor may have been painted by Jarvie's colleague, Keith Shaw Williams, who Jarvie saw painting. His picture of Habey La Vielle was painted from the same spot. Jarvie served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army'). Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"Skizze zum Kaiserbild" (Kaiser Franz Joseph I) 1830-1916

Original unsigned and partly unfinished watercolor portrait on brown paper (by Swoboda); Franz Joseph, full-length in uniform as colonel of 1st Hussar Regiment. Original unsigned and partly unfinished watercolor portrait on brown paper (by Swoboda); Franz Joseph, full-length in uniform as colonel of 1st Hussar Regiment. Upright folio, matted. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1974.

"Sit well back, and let her bump you, sir."

Original watercolor caricature signed by Mat (pseudonym); dragoon officer in undress at riding exercise. Original watercolor caricature signed by Mat (pseudonym); dragoon officer in undress at riding exercise. Upright medium folio, matted; no margins; foxed. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

"Scotland forever!": Scots Grey at Waterloo

Color print after Woodville dated 1905 by artist; mounted officer leading charge, waving sword. Color print after Woodville dated 1905 by artist; mounted officer leading charge, waving sword. Upright, matted; margins intact. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

"Scotland for Ever!" The charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo: After the Painting by Lady Butler

1 photogravure initialed and dated 'EB1881'; frontal charge by troopers on horses 1 photogravure initialed and dated 'EB1881'; frontal charge by troopers on horses Giant oblong folio. From the estate of Daniel H. Sise, 2011 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/)

"Saarlautern sketcher"

"Saarlautern sketcher"

Brown University

Soldier sitting in tent opening with sketchbook Soldier sitting in tent opening with sketchbook Signed by the artist and dated January 30, 1945. Jarvie served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the 23d Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army'). Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"Royston...makes a terrific slash at the head of the Zulu"

2nd in collection of 3 original wash drawings signed by Wood; mounted cavalryman slashing sword at Zulu warrior on foot brandishing club, second cavalryman firing pistol in background. 2nd in collection of 3 original wash drawings signed by Wood; mounted cavalryman slashing sword at Zulu warrior on foot brandishing club, second cavalryman firing pistol in background. For 'The Curse of Clement Waynflete: A Tale of Two Wars' by Bertram Mitford, 1894, page 240. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951. Title provided by cataloger.