The Flag

The Flag

Childe Hassam

1917

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a busy street with a big American flag hanging from a building. This scene is interesting because it shows what city life was like back then. The artist used different shades of brown to create depth and light, which makes the scene feel lively. Check out the technique of etching to learn more about how this artwork was made.

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