FLAGG, James Montgomery

Original Watercolor Self-Portrait

1939. Framed Art. Fine ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR Self-Portrait depicting Flagg wearing a trenchcoat and a fancy women's Easter hat while holding a flower with the pencil caption by Flagg in the right margin: "Ap. 9, 1939. I JOIN THE EASTER PARADE ON 5th." Visual image size is 8-1/4" x 10-1/2" matted and framed to an overall size of 14-1/2" x 16." A striking, self-deprecating portrait of the artist. Not signed but in Flagg's inimitable style and from the archive of Willis Birchman: author, illustrator, and friend of Flagg's with whom he had an extensive correspondence. Birchman and Flagg worked together on the book FACES & FACTS BY & ABOUT 26 CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS. Ill.: James Montgomery Flagg. Not examined out of frame but appears to be Fine Flagg, the epitome of the bohemian artist, was a master of portrait studies and incisive caricatures. He created many posters for the government and is best known for his famous "I Want You" Uncle Sam recruiting poster, an American icon. He was elected to the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 1980.

Charles AgventProfessional seller

Book number: 020927

Catalogue: Original Art

Keywords: Original Art, James Montgomery Flagg, Illustration Art James Montgomery Flagg Original Art Illustration Art Illustrators James Montgomery Flagg

[ROOSEVELT, Theodore] SHARP, William

Original Pen and Ink Drawing Titled "Tr on the Telephone

[1957]. Drawing. The drawing measures 16" x 12" and is matted to an overall size of approximately 24-1/2" x 18-1/2." Published in the December 1957 issue of AMERICAN HERITAGE magazine. Minor toning, thumbsoiling, and tape residue to image. With ink-stamps and holographic notations on the mat. Near Fine .

Charles AgventProfessional seller

Book number: 017817

Catalogue: Original Art

Keywords: Theodore Roosevelt, Original Art, Presidents, Periodical Illustration Presidents Illustrations Periodical Illustration Magazine Illustration