Centennial Textile - Flag

1935/1942

H. Langden Brown

Associated Names
H. Langden Brown

Artist, American, 1879 - 1960

This is a drawing of flags representing nations which participated in the Centennial Exhibition of the United States in 1876. The image displays a decorative layout featuring multiple national flags, each labeled with the respective country's name. The composition includes the flags of the United States, Great Britain, France, Japan, Brazil, and others, arranged in a neat display. An emblem with an eagle holding a shield with stars and stripes is prominent in the center, emphasizing the American theme of the exhibition. The design combines elements of patriotic symbolism and a historical narrative, capturing the international participation in the event.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.8 x 60.2 cm (18 1/16 x 23 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2666


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: H. Langden Brown

Wikidata ID

Q64572840

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