Flag

c. 1936

Joseph Sudek

Associated Names
Joseph Sudek

Artist, American

This is a painting of an American flag. The image shows a rectangular flag composed of alternating red and white vertical stripes, with a blue square in the upper left corner filled with white stars in a grid-like pattern. The painting has a detailed depiction of the texture of the fabric, presenting a tactile sense of the material's folds and stitching. The design emphasizes the individual ridges and shadows along the stripes and stars, providing a sense of depth and dimension. The overall appearance focuses closely on the flag’s construction and design elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26 x 23 cm (10 1/4 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1019


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: J Sudek.

Wikidata ID

Q64591395

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