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

The Right Honble. Charles Lord Cathcart: One of the Sixteen Peers for Scotland, Major General of HIs Majesty's Forces...

Mezzotint by J. Faber after Ramsay; 3/4-length portrait in armor and cloak, baton in right hand, helmet at left. Mezzotint by J. Faber after Ramsay; 3/4-length portrait in armor and cloak, baton in right hand, helmet at left. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; somewhat worn. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1961.

The Right Honble. Augustus John Earl of Bristol, Rear Adml. of the Blue Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet

Mezzotint by James Watson after Gainsborough; full-length portrait in naval uniform, holding telescope and leaning against anchor, ship in background. Mezzotint by James Watson after Gainsborough; full-length portrait in naval uniform, holding telescope and leaning against anchor, ship in background. Large upright folio, margins severely trimmed; soiled at bottom. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

The Right Honble Richard Earl Howe

Mezzotint (by Benjamin Killingbeck); full-length portrait in uniform, pointing with left hand, sword in right, naval battle in background. Mezzotint (by Benjamin Killingbeck); full-length portrait in uniform, pointing with left hand, sword in right, naval battle in background. Upright folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; worn. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

The Right Honble Lord George Sackville: Lieutenant General of His Majesty's Forces, Lieutt. General of the Ordnance, ...

Mezzotint by James McArdell, 1759, after Reynolds; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and fur-edged greatcoat, hatless, horse's head showing at right. Mezzotint by James McArdell, 1759, after Reynolds; 3/4-length portrait in uniform and fur-edged greatcoat, hatless, horse's head showing at right. Upright folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The Right Honble John Lord Viscount Ligonier, One of His Majesty's most Honble. Privy Council, Knight of the Most Hon...

Mezzotint by Fisher after Reynolds; equestrian portrait in uniform, baton in hand, in battle. Mezzotint by Fisher after Reynolds; equestrian portrait in uniform, baton in hand, in battle. Large upright folio, mounted on white board; margins severely trimmed; worn. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1962.

The Right Hon: Lord Viscount Cathcart Lieutenant General & K.T.

One of a collection of 7 colored and uncolored bust and half-length portraits in uniform, this one published Nov. 22, 1809. One of a collection of 7 colored and uncolored bust and half-length portraits in uniform, this one published Nov. 22, 1809. Upright folio; some margins trimmed; some soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1951

The Right Hon: Lord Hutchinson Lieutenant General & K.B.

One of a collection of 7 colored and uncolored bust and half-length portraits in uniform; engraved by K. Mackenzie after W. Evans, from original by T. Phillips; color; published 1809. One of a collection of 7 colored and uncolored bust and half-length portraits in uniform; engraved by K. Mackenzie after W. Evans, from original by T. Phillips; color; published 1809. Upright folio; some margins trimmed; some soiled. New York, Henry L. Bokelman, 1948.

The riflemen's march

The riflemen's march

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Subject: rifle volunteer company on the march; Concanen & Lee Lith.; Stannard & Dixon Imp. Subject: rifle volunteer company on the march; Concanen & Lee Lith.; Stannard & Dixon Imp. Title continues: Composed and inscribed to the patriotic volunteers of Great Britain, by Stephen Glover. Price 2/6.

The Riflemen polka. [P.F. with accompt.]

Subject: uniform group showing members of Highgate, Victoria Rifle, Hertfordshire, Artillery Company, City Rifle Brigade, and Edinburgh & Highland. Subject: uniform group showing members of Highgate, Victoria Rifle, Hertfordshire, Artillery Company, City Rifle Brigade, and Edinburgh & Highland. Title continues: Introducing Blockley's popular song "Riflemen, Riflemen Form". Composed & inscribed to the Rifle Volunteers of Great Britain by John J. Blockley. Price 3/-

The Riflemen polka. [P.F. with accompt.]

Subject: uniform group showing members of Highgate, Victoria Rifle, Hertfordshire, Artillery Company, City Rifle Brigade, and Edinburgh & Highland. Subject: uniform group showing members of Highgate, Victoria Rifle, Hertfordshire, Artillery Company, City Rifle Brigade, and Edinburgh & Highland. Title continues: Introducing Blockley's popular song "Riflemen, Riflemen Form". Composed & inscribed to the Rifle Volunteers of Great Britain by John J. Blockley. Price 3/-

The Rifleman's polka

The Rifleman's polka

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Subject: Standing figure of Victoria Rifles, small figures in background near coast and distant ships; Stannard & Dixon. Subject: Standing figure of Victoria Rifles, small figures in background near coast and distant ships; Stannard & Dixon. Title continues: Composed by Henry Walker. Pr. 2/6.

The Rifle Volunteer's march

Subject: Group of 4 riflemen from different units standing outdoors, other figures and tens in distance; T. Packer Lith. Subject: Group of 4 riflemen from different units standing outdoors, other figures and tens in distance; T. Packer Lith. Title continues: Composed by W. Smallwood. Price 2/6-

The rifle quadrilles

The rifle quadrilles

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Subject: Riflemen skirmishing in countryside, trophies at top and sides; Wilkinson, lith. Subject: Riflemen skirmishing in countryside, trophies at top and sides; Wilkinson, lith. Title continues: Composed & dedicated to the officers of the Rifle Brigade, by J. Blewitt, author of "The Ocean Quadrilles," "The Chase Quadrilles," "Dame Durden Quadrilles," &c. &c. &c. Solo 3/-. Duet 4/- Ent. Sta. Hall.

The rifle galop

The rifle galop

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Subject: Standing figure of rifleman by fence in countryside; J. Brandard, M. & N. Hanhart Imp. Subject: Standing figure of rifleman by fence in countryside; J. Brandard, M. & N. Hanhart Imp. Title continues: Dedicated to the Robin Hood Rifles by Henry Farmer.

The Rifle Corps, 1800. Officer and Rifleman

One of a collection of 9 matted signed original ink and wash drawingss by Simkin of uniform figures and ordnance. Two figures, one aiming rifle, the other with arms crossed. One of a collection of 9 matted signed original ink and wash drawingss by Simkin of uniform figures and ordnance. Two figures, one aiming rifle, the other with arms crossed. Matted and large, unbound; in blue cloth portfolio stamped gold; yellowed and soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

The Rifle Corps quadrilles

Subject: Seven riflemen skirmishing in countryside; T. Packer, Lith, Stannard & Dixon. Subject: Seven riflemen skirmishing in countryside; T. Packer, Lith, Stannard & Dixon. Title continues: (Introducing the various bugle calls). Composed expressly for and dedicated to the officers of the Rifle Corps of the United Kingdom, by W.H. Montgomery.

The Rifle Corps quadrilles

Subject: Seven riflemen skirmishing in countryside; T. Packer, Lith, Stannard & Dixon. Subject: Seven riflemen skirmishing in countryside; T. Packer, Lith, Stannard & Dixon. Title continues: (Introducing the various bugle calls). Composed expressly for and dedicated to the officers of the Rifle Corps of the United Kingdom, by W.H. Montgomery.

The Rifle Contest, Wimbledon, 1864

Chromolithograph by Leighton Bros. after Hunt; rifle contest in background, soldiers, numerous men, women and children spectators etc. in foreground. Chromolithograph by Leighton Bros. after Hunt; rifle contest in background, soldiers, numerous men, women and children spectators etc. in foreground. Supplement to the Illustrated London News, July 10, 1864 London, Parker Gallery, 1958.

The Rifle Brigade. 95th

The Rifle Brigade. 95th

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Original watercolor sketch signed by McNeill; 3 riflemen in dark gray uniforms, black hats, moving through rocky landscape. (On oblong sheet, right half unpainted; title on verso.) Original watercolor sketch signed by McNeill; 3 riflemen in dark gray uniforms, black hats, moving through rocky landscape. (On oblong sheet, right half unpainted; title on verso.) Oblong folio; no margins; clean.

The Rifle Brigade: privates in drill order and undress

One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Norie of 3 standing uniform figures. One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Norie of 3 standing uniform figures. Upright, matted; clean, except for some glue staining along the outer edges. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.

The Rifle Brigade: officers in undress--review order

One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Norie of 3 standing uniform figures. One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Norie of 3 standing uniform figures. Upright, matted; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Francis Edwards.

The Rifle Brigade: officer, c. 1860

Unsigned original watercolor by Norie; uniform figure leaning against sword. Unsigned original watercolor by Norie; uniform figure leaning against sword. Small; edges torn and pieces missing; surface dirt and stain at top. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Francis Edwards, 1967.

The Rifle Brigade, rifleman, c. 1835 (front view)

6th in collection of 6 original unsigned watercolors; standing uniform figure, holding rifle, outdoors. 6th in collection of 6 original unsigned watercolors; standing uniform figure, holding rifle, outdoors. Upright and oblong, small folio and medium folio, 8 pieces, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. Title and series title provided by cataloger.

The Rifle Brigade, rifleman, c. 1800 (rear view)

2nd in collection of 6 original unsigned watercolors (some probably not contemporary); standing uniform figure with slung rifle, rear view. 2nd in collection of 6 original unsigned watercolors (some probably not contemporary); standing uniform figure with slung rifle, rear view. Upright and oblong, small folio and medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. Title and series title provided by cataloger.

The Rifle Brigade, rifleman, c. 1800 (front view)

1st in collection of 6 original unsigned watercolors (some probably not contemporary); standing uniform figure with slung rifle, front view. 1st in collection of 6 original unsigned watercolors (some probably not contemporary); standing uniform figure with slung rifle, front view. Upright and oblong, small folio and medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. Title and series title provided by cataloger.

The Rifle Brigade, officer, c. 1832

4th in collection of 6 original unsigned watercolors (some probably not contemporary); standing uniform figure, profile view, with sword, holding hat. 4th in collection of 6 original unsigned watercolors (some probably not contemporary); standing uniform figure, profile view, with sword, holding hat. Upright and oblong, small folio and medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. Title and series title provided by cataloger.

The Rifle Brigade, field officer, c. 1835

Original unsigned watercolor (by C.B. Newhouse); mounted uniform figure, assembled infantrymen in background, outdoors. Original unsigned watercolor (by C.B. Newhouse); mounted uniform figure, assembled infantrymen in background, outdoors. Upright and oblong, small folio and medium folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1967. Title and series title provided by cataloger.

The Rifle Brigade, c. 1850

Original unsigned watercolor; 2 standing and seated uniform figures, one sitting on his pack. Original unsigned watercolor; 2 standing and seated uniform figures, one sitting on his pack. Upright folio, matted; margins; corner creased, slightly yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1965. Title provided by cataloger.

The Rifle Brigade, c. 1845

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. Small folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.