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 Guides: Windsor - October 29th 1854

Colored lithograph by and after Laby, printed by Sannard & Dixon, published Nov. 10th, 1854; 2 standing uniform figures on terrace, Windsor Castle in distance. Colored lithograph by and after Laby, printed by Sannard & Dixon, published Nov. 10th, 1854; 2 standing uniform figures on terrace, Windsor Castle in distance. Small upright folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1965.

The Guards: the Irish

The Guards: the Irish

Brown University

4th of set of watercolor drawings of caricature uniform figures, signed Charlie Payne or C.P.; standing uniform figure, facing forward, in large busby and monocle, holding drawn sword against right shoulder. 4th of set of watercolor drawings of caricature uniform figures, signed Charlie Payne or C.P.; standing uniform figure, facing forward, in large busby and monocle, holding drawn sword against right shoulder. Small narrow upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

The Guards: The Grenadiers

3rd of set of watercolor drawings of caricature uniform figures, signed Charlie Payne or C.P.; profile uniform figure, facing left, in large busby, holding upright sword. 3rd of set of watercolor drawings of caricature uniform figures, signed Charlie Payne or C.P.; profile uniform figure, facing left, in large busby, holding upright sword. Small narrow upright folio, matted; margins; soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.

The Guards: A non Com.

The Guards: A non Com.

Brown University

Original watercolor on gray board signed by Snaffles (pseudonym of Charlie Johnson Payne); semi-caricature uniform figure in profile. Original watercolor on gray board signed by Snaffles (pseudonym of Charlie Johnson Payne); semi-caricature uniform figure in profile. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1967.

The Guards quadrille

The Guards quadrille

Brown University

Subject: Ballroom scene showing Grenadier Guards dancing with ladies; W. Brandard, Lith., M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. Subject: Ballroom scene showing Grenadier Guards dancing with ladies; W. Brandard, Lith., M. & N. Hanhart, Imp. Title continues: By D. Godfrey. (B.M. Grenadier Guards). Author of the Guards Waltz.

The Guard's song

The Guard's song

Brown University

Subject: Three members of the New England Guards standing in front of a military encampment on Savin Heights, Dorchester. Subject: Three members of the New England Guards standing in front of a military encampment on Savin Heights, Dorchester. composed & sung by a member of the New England Guards at their encampment on Savin Hill in the year 1823. Commander, Wm. H. Gardner, - Lieutenant. Wm. F. Otis, - Ensign. At head of title: "Our nation's honour the bond of union." Lithographed throughout. Illustration on title page signed: Pendleton's Lithography, Boston. For voice and piano.

The grumbling princes or the Dev-l take the monsieurs

To the left of the sheet, George III (?) stands on a green piece of ground labeled "Little Britain," and holds a paper announcing a British naval victory. Across "Georges Channel," figures representing France, Holland and Spain curse the war. France (center, l.) wears a large bag wig and is elegantly dressed. To his right, Spain is caricatured by a thin mustache and lace collar. Holland, at the far right, is depicted as a plump Dutchman with empty pockets. All three figures stand on a barren piece of ground which is contrasted with the grassy plateau on which George III stands. In the distance, two French war ships, the Formidable and Vile de Paris are partially obscured by billows of smoke. To the left of the sheet, George III (?) stands on a green piece of ground labeled "Little Britain," and holds a paper announcing a British naval victory. Across "Georges Channel," figures representing France, Holland and Spain curse the war. France (center, l.) wears a large bag wig and is elegantly dressed. To his right, Spain is caricatured by a thin mustache and lace collar. Holland, at the far right, is depicted as a plump Dutchman with empty pockets. All three figures stand on a barren piece of ground which is contrasted with the grassy plateau on which George III stands. In the distance, two French war ships, the Formidable and Vile de Paris are partially obscured by billows of smoke. Publisher and publication date unknown. This caricature is not in Broadley. Dialogue: George III: "Da_n the Peace." Dialogue: left: "I Swore (said Lewis) t'other day,/ My fleets should rule the sea;/ assur'd that Britain must give way/ To angry Spain and me." right: "Says Neptune, I who heard the Boast,/ Vow'd George should rule the main:/ You reckon'd, friend, without your host,/ So reckon o'er again." Dialogue: Napoleon: "O Da-n the War." Dialogue: Spain: "O Miserable War." Dialogue: Holland: "We 3 Logerheads be."

The Grenadiers polka march

Subject: Oval bust portrait of officer, illustration of two officers in full dress, illustration of grenadiers marching; T.W. Lee; Hanhart Lith. Subject: Oval bust portrait of officer, illustration of two officers in full dress, illustration of grenadiers marching; T.W. Lee; Hanhart Lith. Title continues: by Theo. Bonheur.

The Grenadier Regiment: Mounting guard at St. James's Palace

One of a pair of color aquatints by J. Harris after Heath; Grenadier Guards marching into St. James's Palace court. [See also: The Royal Horse Guards]. One of a pair of color aquatints by J. Harris after Heath; Grenadier Guards marching into St. James's Palace court. [See also: The Royal Horse Guards]. Oblong folio, matted; plate marks, margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1964.

The Grenadier Guards, Tower of London, 1880

Color photogravure facsimile after painting signed and dated 1880 by Detaille; Guards band performing at left in courtyard, Yeoman of the Guard guiding men and woman visitors at right. Color photogravure facsimile after painting signed and dated 1880 by Detaille; Guards band performing at left in courtyard, Yeoman of the Guard guiding men and woman visitors at right. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1963.

The Grenadier Guards, No. 2: From the picture in the possession of Julius Johnstone, Esqre.

One of a collection of 3 color lithograph plates of uniform groups by Dickinson Bros., printed by M. & N. Hanhart; 7 guardsmen standing and sitting in room. One of a collection of 3 color lithograph plates of uniform groups by Dickinson Bros., printed by M. & N. Hanhart; 7 guardsmen standing and sitting in room. Oblong folio, matted; margins. From 'Dickinson's Military Subjects'. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

The Greenwich pensioner. By Mr. Dibdin

Song-sheet by Dibdin with color mezzotint illustration (probably after Robert Dighton) of one-legged pensioner in uniform, point towards buildings of Greenwich Hospital across river in background. Song-sheet by Dibdin with color mezzotint illustration (probably after Robert Dighton) of one-legged pensioner in uniform, point towards buildings of Greenwich Hospital across river in background. Upright folio; margins trimmed close; another copy in Robinson Collection, Vol. VI, part I.

The Greenwich pensioner

The Greenwich pensioner

Brown University

Song-sheet numbered 262, published 22d March, 1791 with mezzotint illustration of 2 pensioners in uniform sitting outside tavern. Song-sheet numbered 262, published 22d March, 1791 with mezzotint illustration of 2 pensioners in uniform sitting outside tavern. Upright folio; plate mark, margins trimmed; clean; in Robinson Collection, Vol. VI, part I. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

The great sea-battle in North-Sea between British and German navies

From set of chromolithographic plates numbered 2-42, lacking 6, 19, 32 and with duplicate of no. 7; naval battle scene, deck of British battleship in foreground; title and published notes in Japanese, and in English along bottom edge. From set of chromolithographic plates numbered 2-42, lacking 6, 19, 32 and with duplicate of no. 7; naval battle scene, deck of British battleship in foreground; title and published notes in Japanese, and in English along bottom edge. Oblong folio; blue boards, ivory cloth back, no title; cover faded. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.

The Great Sacrifice. From the original painting by James Clark: "Great love hath no man than this, that a man lay dow...

Color print on paper from original painting signed by Clark ("Supplement to The Graphic Christmas Number, 1914"); dead British soldier at foot of Christ on cross at left. Color print on paper from original painting signed by Clark ("Supplement to The Graphic Christmas Number, 1914"); dead British soldier at foot of Christ on cross at left. Upright folio, matted; margins; clean.

The Great Liege or Monster mortar. Employed during the siege of the citadel at Antwerp Decr. 1832

Colored lithograph by T.M. Baynes after an Officer, printed by Graf and Soret; large mortar and cannonballs seen in emplacement, 3 soldiers standing near. [See also: Mortier monstre sorti des fonderies de Liège]. Colored lithograph by T.M. Baynes after an Officer, printed by Graf and Soret; large mortar and cannonballs seen in emplacement, 3 soldiers standing near. [See also: Mortier monstre sorti des fonderies de Liège]. Small oblong folio, matted; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

The great Joss and his playthings

Hand-colored etched caricature by Shortshanks (pseudonym of Robert Seymour); George IV sitting cross-legged, in Chinese costume, on kettle at left, architects and oriental attendants moving about at right with toy buildings, toy soldiers, etc. Hand-colored etched caricature by Shortshanks (pseudonym of Robert Seymour); George IV sitting cross-legged, in Chinese costume, on kettle at left, architects and oriental attendants moving about at right with toy buildings, toy soldiers, etc. Oblong medium folio, plate mark, margins intact; soiled. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958.

The great encounter at Wilverren between Russian and German frontiers

From set of chromolithographic plates numbered 2-42, lacking 6, 19, 32 and with duplicate of no. 7; battle scene, Russian Cossacks in massive cavalry attack on German trench lines at right; title and published notes in Japanese, and in English along bottom edge. From set of chromolithographic plates numbered 2-42, lacking 6, 19, 32 and with duplicate of no. 7; battle scene, Russian Cossacks in massive cavalry attack on German trench lines at right; title and published notes in Japanese, and in English along bottom edge. Oblong folio; blue boards, ivory cloth back, no title; cover faded. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.

The Great Battle between the Russians and French

One of a pair of hand-colored engraved plates (crude) of battle scenes. One of a pair of hand-colored engraved plates (crude) of battle scenes. Oblong folio, matted; margins; margins worn and soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

The great battle at Mulhawgen between French and German armies

From set of chromolithographic plates numbered 2-42, lacking 6, 19, 32 and with duplicate of no. 7; panoramic battle scene, mounted officers in foreground, French infantry advancing toward left, many airplanes and dirigibles overhead; title and published notes in Japanese, and in English along bottom edge. From set of chromolithographic plates numbered 2-42, lacking 6, 19, 32 and with duplicate of no. 7; panoramic battle scene, mounted officers in foreground, French infantry advancing toward left, many airplanes and dirigibles overhead; title and published notes in Japanese, and in English along bottom edge. Oblong folio; blue boards, ivory cloth back, no title; cover faded. Camden, Me., Staack, 1952.

The Grave of the Officers of the Coldstream Guards who fell at Inkermann

Color lithograph by Vincent Brooks; view of monument on hillside with small soldier figures nearby, tent encampment on another hill in left background. Color lithograph by Vincent Brooks; view of monument on hillside with small soldier figures nearby, tent encampment on another hill in left background. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; slight yellowing and soiling. London, Spencer, 1952.

The grave of Napoleon at St. Helena

Original watercolor by (Major) Richard Brunton 'sketch'd 1. Jany. 1826'; view of grave enclosure with 2 small figures of soldier and sailor inside. Original watercolor by (Major) Richard Brunton 'sketch'd 1. Jany. 1826'; view of grave enclosure with 2 small figures of soldier and sailor inside. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman, 1949.

The Grand Vizier's tent

The Grand Vizier's tent

Brown University

Color aquatint by Merke engraved by Edward Orme, drawn by Daniel Orme after a sketch drawn on the spot by F.B. Spilsbury, numbered XVI, published May 1, 1803; British naval officers entertained in eastern potentate's tent, turbaned soldiers in background. Color aquatint by Merke engraved by Edward Orme, drawn by Daniel Orme after a sketch drawn on the spot by F.B. Spilsbury, numbered XVI, published May 1, 1803; British naval officers entertained in eastern potentate's tent, turbaned soldiers in background. Plate from 'Picturesque scenery in the Holy Land and Syria, delineated during the campaigns of 1799 and 1800' by F.B. Spilsbury, published by Edward Orme, 1803. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

The grand review on Sydenham Common. The Prince and his party were drove to the summit of a hill where they made a st...

Hand-colored etched caricature (after Isaac Cruikshank), published June 28, 1792; George III and soldiers at left routing Prince of Wales and his soldiers at right, during manoeuvres. Other personages include William Pitt, Edmund Burke chasing the Prince of Wales, Charles Fox and Lord Stanhope; Sheridan also in retreat, has fallen and is lying on his back. A satire on the Proclamation against seditious meetings of May 21, 1792 and an allusion to the review of 23 June 1792. Hand-colored etched caricature (after Isaac Cruikshank), published June 28, 1792; George III and soldiers at left routing Prince of Wales and his soldiers at right, during manoeuvres. Other personages include William Pitt, Edmund Burke chasing the Prince of Wales, Charles Fox and Lord Stanhope; Sheridan also in retreat, has fallen and is lying on his back. A satire on the Proclamation against seditious meetings of May 21, 1792 and an allusion to the review of 23 June 1792. Oblong folio; margins severely trimmed; edges worn; soiled. London, Spencer, 1955.

The Grand Review in Windsor Great Park on the 5th June 1844 of the Household Troops, The 17th Lancers, Royal Artiller...

Colored lithograph after Lynch, printed by Hanhart; British officers, Wellington and royal visitors etc., mounted in uniform at right, watching cavalry march past in left background. Colored lithograph after Lynch, printed by Hanhart; British officers, Wellington and royal visitors etc., mounted in uniform at right, watching cavalry march past in left background. Oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1957.

The Grand Review in Hyde Park: Of the Volunteer Corps by his Majesty on his birth day June 4 1799

Copper engraving (crude) (by J. Marshall); perspective view of parading troops, King and suite mounted in left foreground, men, women and children spectators in foreground, scattered buildings and trees in distance. Copper engraving (crude) (by J. Marshall); perspective view of parading troops, King and suite mounted in left foreground, men, women and children spectators in foreground, scattered buildings and trees in distance. Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; worn, creased; repaired tears and loss in margin. London, Spencer, 1955.

The Grand Quintuple Alliance of England, Russia, France, Austria & Prussia

Color aquatint by R. Reeve after Heath and W.T. Fry; large outdoor group of mounted rulers and officers; accompanied by uncolored engraved plate of key to portrait group. Color aquatint by R. Reeve after Heath and W.T. Fry; large outdoor group of mounted rulers and officers; accompanied by uncolored engraved plate of key to portrait group. Large oblong folio, and key oblong medium folio, matted together in giant folio mat; plate marks, margins intact; mint impression. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.