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 R.F.A.

The R.F.A.

Brown University

One of a collection of 5 original gouache drawings on gray board signed by Topee (pseudonym) of uniform figures. One of a collection of 5 original gouache drawings on gray board signed by Topee (pseudonym) of uniform figures. Upright medium folio; margins intact; clean, corner crumpled. Series title supplied by cataloger. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1952

The R.A.M.C.

The R.A.M.C.

Brown University

Original watercolor on gray board signed Cedric; standing uniform figure, facing left. Original watercolor on gray board signed Cedric; standing uniform figure, facing left. Upright, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

The R.A.M.C.

The R.A.M.C.

Brown University

1st of 3 original gouache drawings on gray board signed by Pym (pseudonym?); standing uniform figure, with sword. 1st of 3 original gouache drawings on gray board signed by Pym (pseudonym?); standing uniform figure, with sword. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Foster Groom, 1950.

The R---l Speech

The R---l Speech

Brown University

Hand-colored etched caricature by Shortshanks (pseudonym for Robert Seymour, by and after him); naval officer (Admiral William Codrington) seated at left on dock, being addressed by sailor at right; distant peninsula with the profile of the Duke of Wellington. Hand-colored etched caricature by Shortshanks (pseudonym for Robert Seymour, by and after him); naval officer (Admiral William Codrington) seated at left on dock, being addressed by sailor at right; distant peninsula with the profile of the Duke of Wellington. Upright medium folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1968.

The Queens (Royal West Surrey Regiment)

Original watercolor sketch signed and dated by McNeill; 2 infantrymen, one holding signal flag, in conversation on path. (On oblong sheet, right half unpainted; title on verso.) Original watercolor sketch signed and dated by McNeill; 2 infantrymen, one holding signal flag, in conversation on path. (On oblong sheet, right half unpainted; title on verso.) Oblong folio; no margins; clean.

The Queen's visit to the camp at Chobham

Color lithograph by Read & Co.; Queen Victoria, in semi-military riding costume, riding along ranks under review, followed by military suite, large tent encampment in landscape background. Color lithograph by Read & Co.; Queen Victoria, in semi-military riding costume, riding along ranks under review, followed by military suite, large tent encampment in landscape background. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment

21st in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); 2 infantrymen in conversation on path, 1 holding small flag, the other seated on embankment; note on verso: "2nd". 21st in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); 2 infantrymen in conversation on path, 1 holding small flag, the other seated on embankment; note on verso: "2nd". Oblong and upright, 61 pieces; a few soiled; in folio red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

The Queen's Royal - West Surrey - Regiment, 1900

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 3 uniform figures, standing, marching, lying on ground, respectively, in field, with tents in background. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; 3 uniform figures, standing, marching, lying on ground, respectively, in field, with tents in background. Upright folio, matted; no margins; clean, edges scraped and faded. Title provided by cataloger.

The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders

60th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); 2 Highlander infantrymen with rifles, marching down country road; note on verso: "49th, 79th". 60th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); 2 Highlander infantrymen with rifles, marching down country road; note on verso: "49th, 79th". Oblong and upright, 61 pieces; a few soiled; in folio red cloth case, red leather label st. gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders

Unsigned original watercolor by McNeill; 2 Highland infantrymen, in kilts, with shouldered rifles, marching down country road. Title on verso. Unsigned original watercolor by McNeill; 2 Highland infantrymen, in kilts, with shouldered rifles, marching down country road. Title on verso. Upright; no margins; stained.

The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regt.)

34th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); infantryman and officer in conversation at stone building entrance; note on verso: "50th". 34th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale and Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); infantryman and officer in conversation at stone building entrance; note on verso: "50th". Oblong and upright, 61 pieces; a few soiled; in folio red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regt.)

Unsigned original watercolor by McNeill; officer and infantryman, in red jackets, talking in doorway. Title on verso. Unsigned original watercolor by McNeill; officer and infantryman, in red jackets, talking in doorway. Title on verso. Upright; no margins; stained.

The Queen's Own (Cameron Highlanders)

Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; uniform group of 4 Highlanders in field, 1 seated on rock at right; note on verso : "No. 96 (sixth set)". Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; uniform group of 4 Highlanders in field, 1 seated on rock at right; note on verso : "No. 96 (sixth set)". Upright folio on board, unbound, in red portfolio stamped gold, "Original oil paintings for British regimental prints c. 1900-1910".

The Queen's March-Past

The Queen's March-Past

Brown University

Algernon Rose. Caption title. Cover lithographic title page by Hanhart: mounted officer of the Queen's Westminster Rifles. 'To Colonel Howard Vincent C.B., M.P., Commanding the "Queen's Westminster's"--cover.

The Queen's Hotel, Cheltenham, England

1 watercolor inscribed 'S/Sgt. Stephen Pace -42'; soldier walking with woman in front of grand building, other soldiers and women nearby 1 watercolor inscribed 'S/Sgt. Stephen Pace -42'; soldier walking with woman in front of grand building, other soldiers and women nearby Gift of The Stephen and Palmina Pace Foundation, 2018. Pace competed in the Life magazine exhibit of soldier art in 1943 while serving at Camp Lee, Virginia. He served in the European Theater in England and France in 1944 and 1945. 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/)

The Queen's Bays

The Queen's Bays

Brown University

Subject: Mounted officer of the Second Dragoon Guards. Subject: Mounted officer of the Second Dragoon Guards. Title continues: Quadrilles on Irish airs, arranged by M.P. by the same composer the Diana polka. 'Dedicated by permission, to Colonel Sneyd, & the officers of the regiment' Pr. 4/-

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)

1st in collection of 6 original gouache drawings on dark gray board, signed by Challenor; standing full-length profile of uniform figure, smoking cigarette in cigarette-holder and putting on white gloves. 1st in collection of 6 original gouache drawings on dark gray board, signed by Challenor; standing full-length profile of uniform figure, smoking cigarette in cigarette-holder and putting on white gloves. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1952. Series title provided by cataloger.

The Queen, Prince Albert, King of Hanover, Lord Cardigan & staff

Color lithograph; equestrian group in uniform riding along bluff overlooking camp and maneuvers of 42nd Highlanders. Color lithograph; equestrian group in uniform riding along bluff overlooking camp and maneuvers of 42nd Highlanders. Upright medium folio, matted; margins; edges yellowed.

The Queen Dowager Regiment of Foot, 1686

Original unsigned watercolor (by Wymer); 3 standing uniform figures in field, with round fortified tower or armory in background. Original unsigned watercolor (by Wymer); 3 standing uniform figures in field, with round fortified tower or armory in background. Upright small folio, matted; margins trimmed, rough; clean. Title provided by cataloger.

The Queen distributing the Victoria Cross, Hyde Park: After G. Thomas, chromolithographed by Vincent Brooks, from a d...

2nd in pair of chromoliths by Brooks after Thomas, published June 25th, 1858; Queen in semi-military costume, presenting medals to soldiers filing past, troops drawn up in background, officials on platform in foreground. 2nd in pair of chromoliths by Brooks after Thomas, published June 25th, 1858; Queen in semi-military costume, presenting medals to soldiers filing past, troops drawn up in background, officials on platform in foreground. Oblong folio, on white board mounts; mounts soiled. Birmingham, Edward C. Lowe, 1955.

The Queen Consort's Regiment of Dragoons in 1685

Hand-colored aquatint by H. Barnett; mounted uniform figure riding toward left, troops on the march in background. (Later became 3rd Hussars.) Hand-colored aquatint by H. Barnett; mounted uniform figure riding toward left, troops on the march in background. (Later became 3rd Hussars.) Oblong, matted; margins. From 'Historical record of the Third or King's own regiment of light dragoons;containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1685, and its subsequent services to 1857' (London, Cousins, 1857), opposite page 6. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

The Queen addressing the troops, July 9, 1856

Color lithograph; Queen Victoria in open carriage at left centre, standing and addressing vast assembly of troops, other troops formed along crest of hill in background. Color lithograph; Queen Victoria in open carriage at left centre, standing and addressing vast assembly of troops, other troops formed along crest of hill in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins entirely trimmed away; clean, edges slightly worn. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Spencer, 1952.

The Quadrangle, looking west. (Windsor Castle.)

Color lithographic view in castle courtyard, looking towards Round Tower, military cavalcade passing in foreground. Color lithographic view in castle courtyard, looking towards Round Tower, military cavalcade passing in foreground. Plate from J. Nash's 'Views of the interior and exterior of Windsor Castle', published 1848. London, Parker Gallery, 1966.

The Q.A.I.M.N.S.

The Q.A.I.M.N.S.

Brown University

One of a collection of 12 original signed watercolors of uniforms signed Cedric. Figure in gray and white painted on gray board. One of a collection of 12 original signed watercolors of uniforms signed Cedric. Figure in gray and white painted on gray board. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio stamped gold. London, Foster Groom, 1950.

The Pursuit of the French near Toulouse, 1814

Original unsigned watercolor by Dighton; Brunswick (?) hussars pursuing French soldiers across river and bridge and through town in right background. Original unsigned watercolor by Dighton; Brunswick (?) hussars pursuing French soldiers across river and bridge and through town in right background. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

The Pursuit of the French after the Victory at Ramillies

One of a collection of 7 numbered hand-colored and uncolored copper engraved plates of battles (after Louis Laguerre), this one colored. One of a collection of 7 numbered hand-colored and uncolored copper engraved plates of battles (after Louis Laguerre), this one colored. Oblong medium folio, matted; most with plate mark and margins intact; one or two soiled or worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1950.

The Pursuit of the Enemy, after the Battle of Ramillies

One of a suite of five hand colored engravings; this one by C. Du Bosc after Laguerre, showing cavalry combat in left foreground, casualties, fighting in distance One of a suite of five hand colored engravings; this one by C. Du Bosc after Laguerre, showing cavalry combat in left foreground, casualties, fighting in distance Large oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The Prussian cavalry charging an immense body of the French fugitives on the high road near Ginappe about 8 in the ev...

Original watercolor, signed and dated by Warren; battle scene showing Prussian cavalry on meadow or field, attacking at right against retreating French infantry and cuirassiers at left. Original watercolor, signed and dated by Warren; battle scene showing Prussian cavalry on meadow or field, attacking at right against retreating French infantry and cuirassiers at left. Oblong folio on gray sheet; margins; clean. New York, Harry Hymes, 1947