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

The midnight guard

The midnight guard

Brown University

Color lithograph (by Bufford); 3/4-length figure of Union soldier on guard duty, partially surrounded by clouds or vapors. Color lithograph (by Bufford); 3/4-length figure of Union soldier on guard duty, partially surrounded by clouds or vapors. Small upright folio; margins intact; stained. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1946.

The Middlesex Regt., 57th - the C.O. Adjutant & Regt. S.M.

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 officers in blue coats with sergeant on barracks walkway, troop of infantry gathered in left background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 officers in blue coats with sergeant on barracks walkway, troop of infantry gathered in left background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

The Middlesex Regt., 57th - Sounding Retreat

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; line of buglers performing in barracks yard, watched by officer, smaller soldier figures in background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; line of buglers performing in barracks yard, watched by officer, smaller soldier figures in background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

The Middlesex Regt., 57th - Going up to the Trenches: No. 6

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; infantry troop in green fatigues marching down rainy street toward left, ruined house in background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; infantry troop in green fatigues marching down rainy street toward left, ruined house in background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

The Middlesex Regt., 57th - Consecrating the Colours: No. 3

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; priest blessing regimental flags laid over drums, outdoors, in meadow, officers observing; large troop of infantry assembled in background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; priest blessing regimental flags laid over drums, outdoors, in meadow, officers observing; large troop of infantry assembled in background. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

The Middlesex Regiment: 57 & 77th Foot

Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; infantryman standing with grounded rifle, officer walking at right, park in background; note on verso : "no. 86, 9th set of infantry". Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; infantryman standing with grounded rifle, officer walking at right, park in background; note on verso : "no. 86, 9th set of infantry". Upright folio on board, unbound, in red portfolio stamped gold, "Original oil paintings for British regimental prints c. 1900-1910".

The Middlesex I.Y.

The Middlesex I.Y.

Brown University

One of a collection of 11 original tempera drawings on gray board, most signed Red (pseudonym) of a single uniform figure facing right. One of a collection of 11 original tempera drawings on gray board, most signed Red (pseudonym) of a single uniform figure facing right. Upright folio painted on gray board; upper left corner damaged; matted; margins; clean.

The Mexicans evacuating Vera Cruz

Color lithograph by Currier; surrender scene outside walled city, showing officers and numerous troops. Color lithograph by Currier; surrender scene outside walled city, showing officers and numerous troops. Small oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. In large blue folio titled 'Mexican War Scenes.' N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1955.

The Metropolitan Rifle Club

Number 1 of a collection of 5 (of 6) color aquatint plates; group of riflemen standing around, one kneeling and firing, another cleaning rifle. Number 1 of a collection of 5 (of 6) color aquatint plates; group of riflemen standing around, one kneeling and firing, another cleaning rifle. Upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; soiled. From the series 'R. Ackermann's Costumes of the Volunteer Corps'. By J. Harris after Henry Martens; published 1852. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947.

The Metropolitan Club, Washington, on the night of the Army and Navy reception

2nd in pair of original wash drawings by Thulstrup; officers and civilians standing by fireplace and seated at table in lounge of club. [See also: White House reception for the Army and Navy]. 2nd in pair of original wash drawings by Thulstrup; officers and civilians standing by fireplace and seated at table in lounge of club. [See also: White House reception for the Army and Navy]. Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; clean. N.Y., Latendorf, 1959. title provided by cataloger

The Mess Galop

The Mess Galop

Brown University

Subject: Standing uniform figure of trumpeter, armory building and sentry in background; 'Taken from a photo by Winter & Son'; R. J. Hamerton Lith., Stannard & Dixon Imp. Subject: Standing uniform figure of trumpeter, armory building and sentry in background; 'Taken from a photo by Winter & Son'; R. J. Hamerton Lith., Stannard & Dixon Imp. Title continues: Composed & respectfully dedicated to Colonel G.H. Thompson, and the officers of the East York Militia, by T. Martin. Pr. 3/-

The memorable Battle of Arklow, Fought on the 9th of June 1798 between the King's Troops Commanded by the Honorable M...

Hand-colored engraving (crude) after Holmes; perspective view of battle on hills above town, showing small figures of soldiers, also some mounted soldiers crossing river bridge in foreground. Hand-colored engraving (crude) after Holmes; perspective view of battle on hills above town, showing small figures of soldiers, also some mounted soldiers crossing river bridge in foreground. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn, repaired tears. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953.

The meeting of the blue and gray: march

by Theo. F. Morse. For piano. Caption title. Caption title continues: Introducing "Dixie" and "Maryland, my Maryland" Cover illustration: photograph of actors from the play, Heart of Maryland, depicting the meeting of a father and son in blue and gray Civil War uniforms.

The Meeting of Pontiac and his embassy with Major Rogers and his troops

Color lithograph by Sinclair; officer and troops meeting Native American chief and warriors in woodland grove. Color lithograph by Sinclair; officer and troops meeting Native American chief and warriors in woodland grove. Oblong, matted folio; margins irregular; corners creased. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1944.

The Meeting of H.M. Napoléon the 3rd with H.R.H. Prince Albert at Boulogne 5th Sep. 1854 = Visite de S.A.R. Prince Al...

Color lithograph by Bayot after Sorrieul, printed by Lemercier, published 20 September, 1854; Napoleon and Albert in center, with respective suites at left and right, buildings in background. Color lithograph by Bayot after Sorrieul, printed by Lemercier, published 20 September, 1854; Napoleon and Albert in center, with respective suites at left and right, buildings in background. Oblong folio, matted large folio; margins trimmed; margins soiled. Paris, Cart, 1948.

The Mayor returning thanks to Ld. Am----t, at the same time had the honour to kiss an Ass

One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published July 1780 ; 'Lord Amherst (left), in uniform, stands in profile to the left, his right hand on a post inscribed "10,,000 £". His breeches are lowered, and he holds up his coat-tails in his left hand. The Lord Mayor kneels behind him; he holds his hat in his hand, and wears a large bag-wig and sword. Behind him stands an obese alderman in a furred gown; he holds his hat in his right hand, a long staff in his left'. -- British Museum. One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published July 1780 ; 'Lord Amherst (left), in uniform, stands in profile to the left, his right hand on a post inscribed "10,,000 £". His breeches are lowered, and he holds up his coat-tails in his left hand. The Lord Mayor kneels behind him; he holds his hat in his hand, and wears a large bag-wig and sword. Behind him stands an obese alderman in a furred gown; he holds his hat in his right hand, a long staff in his left'. -- British Museum. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather backstrip label stamped gold; most clean, some worn.

The Mayor of Bordeaux, raising the white cockade on the appearance of the British

2nd of pair of engraved plates (from book?); mayor, mounted, with cockade on staff, advancing through town gate to meet British officers on right, civilian onlookers. Troops, ships in background. 2nd of pair of engraved plates (from book?); mayor, mounted, with cockade on staff, advancing through town gate to meet British officers on right, civilian onlookers. Troops, ships in background. Oblong, 2 prints [cf. EuP1814mf-3a], together in white board mount; margins; foxed, creased. New York, Rockman Prints, 1959.

The matrimonial mania, or Poor Jonny ridden to death

Hand-colored etched caricature, published April 1818; large figure of John Bull laboring along on all fours, bearing royal Dukes (Cambridge, Clarence and Cumberland) and wives on back, some of whom are falling off. Hand-colored etched caricature, published April 1818; large figure of John Bull laboring along on all fours, bearing royal Dukes (Cambridge, Clarence and Cumberland) and wives on back, some of whom are falling off. Oblong medium folio; margins trimmed close; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958.

The Master of the Inn confers the Order of Knighthood on Don Quixotte: Scene - The Temple Cloister

Hand-colored etched caricature (after Sayers); volunteer soldiers of the Inns of Court Regiment in vaulted crypt, being knighted and given spurs by barrister in robes. Hand-colored etched caricature (after Sayers); volunteer soldiers of the Inns of Court Regiment in vaulted crypt, being knighted and given spurs by barrister in robes. Upright folio, mounted; plate mark, margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

The Master General of the Ordinance: Duke of Wellington

2nd in pair of hand-colored etched caricature plates by and after Dighton; full-length figure in uniform, facing left. 2nd in pair of hand-colored etched caricature plates by and after Dighton; full-length figure in uniform, facing left. Upright folio, matted; plate mark, margins intact; clean, edges worn. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1951.

The Massacre of Cawnpore

2nd in pair of original watercolors (by Jephson - possibly Richard Mounteney Jephson); Indian soldiers bayoneting British soldiers and civilians. [See also: Col. William Hodson of Hodson's Horse]. 2nd in pair of original watercolors (by Jephson - possibly Richard Mounteney Jephson); Indian soldiers bayoneting British soldiers and civilians. [See also: Col. William Hodson of Hodson's Horse]. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960. title provided by cataloger

The Massacre at Lyons, ordered by Collot d'Herbois at the head of 100,000 Sansculottes. On that day 6000 persons were...

Stipple-engraving by Idnarpila (pseudonym) after Bertaux; massacre of civilians in city square, man holding decapitated head as woman covers her face. Stipple-engraving by Idnarpila (pseudonym) after Bertaux; massacre of civilians in city square, man holding decapitated head as woman covers her face. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; cleaned.

The Maryland cadets' glee

written, arranged and respectfully dedicated to the officers & privates of that corps by Geo. F. Cole, price 37 1/2 net. Illustrated title page with lithograph by Smith depicting encampment in pork near country house. On title page : Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1839 by Geo. F. Cole in Maryland. Caption title: The Maryland cadet's glee. Imprint taken from caption title. Below caption title: Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1839 by F.B. Benteen in ... Maryland. For chorus (TTBB) and piano. First line: A soldier's life is always gay. Refrain: Drink, drink my boys. Verses 2-3 printed as text at end. Engraved music. Page [2] is blank.

The Martyr of Equality. Behold the Progress of our System

Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Cruikshank. 'Orléans (Égalité), looking to the right, stands on the scaffold dressed as a grenadier of the National Guard. He holds out by the hair the decollated head of Louis XVI, while he waves his cap in his right hand. Behind (left) is the guillotine, with the King's body; streams of blood pour from head and trunk. Below the scaffold (right) are heads and bayonets of the National Guard, and, behind, two large buildings, the windows and roofs filled with spectators; those on the roof wave their hats. Beneath the title: 'Behold the Progress of our System' -- British Museum Hand-colored etched caricature by and after Cruikshank. 'Orléans (Égalité), looking to the right, stands on the scaffold dressed as a grenadier of the National Guard. He holds out by the hair the decollated head of Louis XVI, while he waves his cap in his right hand. Behind (left) is the guillotine, with the King's body; streams of blood pour from head and trunk. Below the scaffold (right) are heads and bayonets of the National Guard, and, behind, two large buildings, the windows and roofs filled with spectators; those on the roof wave their hats. Beneath the title: 'Behold the Progress of our System' -- British Museum Square; plate mark, margins; one corner of margin torn away. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1964. Caption: London Pub. Feb. 12, 1793 by W. Fones N 3 Piccadilly

The martial music of Camp Dupont, comprising the favourite airs of the reveille, troop, retreat, the band &c: arrange...

"Copy right secured." Includes list of subscribers' names, details of the troops at Camp Dupont, and an introduction to military music Frontispiece: Engraving of Camp Dupont with soldier figures in foreground Hay Military copy: bound in contemporary ivory toile printed red with allegorical figures and animals, etc., no title, browned, foxed; engraved ticket for ball of State Fencibles at Camp Dupont, August, 1814, with 2 soldier figures, trophies, mounted inside front cover.

The martial macaroni: Pray Sr. do You Laugh at me

One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published Nov. 6th, 1771; a soldier (Ensign Charles Horneck, 3rd Guards) in red uniform with swords standing One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published Nov. 6th, 1771; a soldier (Ensign Charles Horneck, 3rd Guards) in red uniform with swords standing Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather backstrip label st. gold; most clean, some worn.