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 marriage of Princess Louise and the Marquis of Lorne in Saint George's Chapel, Windsor

Double-page wood-engraved plate; wedding ceremony at altar, showing Queen Victoria and other dignitaries. From Harper's Weekly, April 29, 1871, pages 384-385 (originally published in the Illustrated London News) Double-page wood-engraved plate; wedding ceremony at altar, showing Queen Victoria and other dignitaries. From Harper's Weekly, April 29, 1871, pages 384-385 (originally published in the Illustrated London News) Oblong folio; margins intact; clean, creased, marginal tears.

The Marquiss of Granby relieving the distressed soldier and his family

Hand-colored mezzotint (after Edward Penny); Marquess, mounted in uniform at left, speaking to soldier seated by roadside with wife and children. Hand-colored mezzotint (after Edward Penny); Marquess, mounted in uniform at left, speaking to soldier seated by roadside with wife and children. 'Presumably derived from the large mezzotint in the same direction by Richard Houston, published in 1769' -- British Museum N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

The Marquis of Londonderry

Color mezzotint (proof) by W.H. Simms after Lawrence, published April 15, 1841; 3/4-length portrait in hussar uniform, sword across shoulders. Color mezzotint (proof) by W.H. Simms after Lawrence, published April 15, 1841; 3/4-length portrait in hussar uniform, sword across shoulders. Small upright folio, plate mark, margins intact; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

The Marquis of Chandos

The Marquis of Chandos

Brown University

Mezzotint (proof); full-length portrait in hussar uniform, hat in hand, outdoors. Mezzotint (proof); full-length portrait in hussar uniform, hat in hand, outdoors. Large upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

The Marquis of Anglesea

The Marquis of Anglesea

Brown University

Original pencil drawing signed and dated by G.J. (?) (possibly George Jones).; full-length portrait sketch of Anglesea in uniform of colonel-in-chief of 7th Queen's Hussars, outdoors, hussar attendant with horse in background. Original pencil drawing signed and dated by G.J. (?) (possibly George Jones).; full-length portrait sketch of Anglesea in uniform of colonel-in-chief of 7th Queen's Hussars, outdoors, hussar attendant with horse in background. Upright; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1949.

The Marquis de la Fayette

Steel-engraving by C. Schlecht (from book?); oval bust portrait in uniform. Steel-engraving by C. Schlecht (from book?); oval bust portrait in uniform. Upright; margins intact; clean. title: THE MARQUIS DE LA FAYETTE. caption: C. Schlecht, Sculpt.

The Marines' hymn

The Marines' hymn

Brown University

arranged by John W. Schaum. For voice and piano. Caption title. Advertising includes musical incipits for various arrangements of the Star Spangled Banner. "Official song of the United States Marine Corps"--Cover. Cover illustration: Saluting marine on shore with a battle ship on the water and the Marine emblem in the sky.

The marines' hymn

The marines' hymn

Brown University

arranged by A. Tregina. March for voice and piano. Caption title. Adaptation of: Geneviève de Brabant. Couplets des deux hommes d'armes / Jacques Offenbach. Conceived by an unknown adapter, the Marines' hymn has subsequently been published in many arrangements. Information on U.S. marines: p. [4] Cover illustration: marines landing on shore from boats. Marine Corps Recruiting Bureau no.: M.C.R.B. 66069 4-16-35 25M. First line of text: From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli.

The Marines' hymn

The Marines' hymn

Brown University

arranged by John W. Schaum. For voice and piano. Caption title. Advertising includes musical incipits for various arrangements of the Star Spangled Banner. "Official song of the United States Marine Corps"--Cover. Cover illustration: Saluting marine on shore with a battle ship on the water and the Marine emblem in the sky.

The Marines' hymn

The Marines' hymn

Brown University

arranged by John W. Schaum. For voice and piano. Caption title. Advertising includes musical incipits for various arrangements of the Star Spangled Banner. "Official song of the United States Marine Corps"--Cover. Cover illustration: Saluting marine on shore with a battle ship on the water and the Marine emblem in the sky.

The Marines have breached the Jap line through to the sea; and here they stand looking down upon the water after many...

Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Reeks, of Marines looking out to sea with casualties on the ground. Original pen and ink and wash sketch, signed by Reeks, of Marines looking out to sea with casualties on the ground. Title from typed label affixed to verso; censor's stamp. 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.

The March on Omdurman: the advance of the First Brigade from Wad Hamed

Original wash drawing initialed by Dadd; large bodies of troops marching out from tent encampment on edge of river. Original wash drawing initialed by Dadd; large bodies of troops marching out from tent encampment on edge of river. From a sketch by W.T. Maud for The Graphic, September 24, 1898, page 413. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

The march of the British heroes: comprising the airs played by the bands of the different regiments on their departur...

by J.M. Jolly. Caption title. Pages numbered [175]-180. "Nos. 70-71 Davidson's Pianoforte Pieces'--cover. Ent. Sta. Hall. Price: 6d. For piano. Cover design printed by W. Cornish, 63 Bartholemew Close: 'Her Majesty taking leave of the Scots Fusileer [sic] Guards' ; below, scene of soldiers departing on boats leaving grieiving wives.

The March of the Black Watch

Subject: Group of 42nd Highlanders on march in countryside, officer pointing the way, campsite in distance; M. Watson Lith; Stannard & Son, 7, Poland St/ Subject: Group of 42nd Highlanders on march in countryside, officer pointing the way, campsite in distance; M. Watson Lith; Stannard & Son, 7, Poland St/ Title continues: Composed, arranged & dedicated.

The march across the marshy desert

From a collection of color lithographic plates (some proofs) after Lieut. T. Wingate (and others?); British troops marching over marshy plain, four mounted officer in right foreground, baggage camels in left ditance From a collection of color lithographic plates (some proofs) after Lieut. T. Wingate (and others?); British troops marching over marshy plain, four mounted officer in right foreground, baggage camels in left ditance Large oblong folio. London, Parker Gallery, 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/)

The manual exercise of the foot guards

Engraved plate (from Grose's Military Antiquities?) with 6 illustrations of soldier figures in musket evolutions numbered 43-48. Engraved plate (from Grose's Military Antiquities?) with 6 illustrations of soldier figures in musket evolutions numbered 43-48. Small upright; mounted on white board; margins severely trimmed; soiled. London, Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1962

The Mansion, Addiscombe College

1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College 1 albumen photograph mounted in album of 114 original albumen prints, 22 x 19 cm, photographed by Aaron Penley, Professor of Civil Drawing, Addiscombe College Medium folio volume. New York, Rockman Prints, 1960. 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 Manner in which the American Colonies Declared themselves Independent of the King of England, throughout the diff...

1st in collection of 4 copper-engraved plates, this one by Noble, after Hamilton, each with ornamental border; mounted officer reading declaration to cheering group in narrow city street. 1st in collection of 4 copper-engraved plates, this one by Noble, after Hamilton, each with ornamental border; mounted officer reading declaration to cheering group in narrow city street. Engraved for Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1946.

The Manchester Regt., 63rd - the Colour Party

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; color guard with British and regimental flags marching toward left in foreground, troop of infantry assembled in background. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; color guard with British and regimental flags marching toward left in foreground, 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 Manchester Regt. 63rd & 96th Foot

Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 infantrymen with rifles at stone steps, barracks buildings in background. Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 infantrymen with rifles at stone steps, barracks buildings in background. Folio, unbound; some edges etc. soiled or worn but images in good condition; in 2 red cloth cases, red leather labels stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

The Manchester Regiment: 63rd

27th 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 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman, the latter holding grounded rifle, facing each other, outdoors. 27th 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 standing uniform figures of officer and infantryman, the latter holding grounded rifle, facing each other, outdoors. Oblong and upright, 61 pieces; a few soiled; in folio red cloth case, red leather label stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

The Manchester Regiment, 63rd - Changing Guard

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; double line of infantrymen standing at attention in front of brick archway at right. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; double line of infantrymen standing at attention in front of brick archway at right. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

The Manchester Regiment

The Manchester Regiment

Brown University

4th in collection of 6 original gouache drawings on dark gray board, signed by Challenor; standing uniform figure, left hand on hip, right hand holding glove. 4th in collection of 6 original gouache drawings on dark gray board, signed by Challenor; standing uniform figure, left hand on hip, right hand holding glove. Upright medium folio, matted; margins intact; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950. Series title provided by cataloger.

The Manchester Regiment

The Manchester Regiment

Brown University

Unsigned original watercolor by McNeill; officer and infantryman conversing, shrubbery in background. Title on verso. Unsigned original watercolor by McNeill; officer and infantryman conversing, shrubbery in background. Title on verso. Upright; no margins; stained.

The Man-of-War's man

The Man-of-War's man

Brown University

Wood-engraved plate; sailor, 3/4 length, standing on fantail, holding cap in one hand, telescope in the other. Wood-engraved plate; sailor, 3/4 length, standing on fantail, holding cap in one hand, telescope in the other. From Harper's Weekly, May 8, 1869, page 296. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1955.

The mameluke galop

The mameluke galop

Brown University

Chas. D'Albert Cover illustration of mameluke flourishing sword and galloping right, fortress in background; Sarony & Co., New York

The Mameluke galop

The Mameluke galop

Brown University

Cover only; color lithograph illustration of mameluke flourishing sword and galloping towards right, fortress in left background, small mameluke figures in right background. Cover only; color lithograph illustration of mameluke flourishing sword and galloping towards right, fortress in left background, small mameluke figures in right background. Folio; white paper printed black with color illustration as above; slightly soiled. Also: Complete copy of 6 pages, published by Wm. Hall & Son, New York, with lithographic cover illustration by Sarony & Co. Presented, 1976 by Brown University Library. London, J. Hall, 1961.

The Malakoff from advanced French sap

3rd in collection of 3 original watercolors by Plummer; view of fortress under artillery barrage. 3rd in collection of 3 original watercolors by Plummer; view of fortress under artillery barrage. Oblong, 3 sheets in card portfolio; no margins; clean.

The Malakhoff quadrilles

French infantry and zouaves storming distant fortifications; signed 'A. Butler' French infantry and zouaves storming distant fortifications; signed 'A. Butler' By Alphonse Leduc. 'No. 4 of The War Quadrilles (illustrated) by Alphonse Leduc'