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The Service Flag, by Childe Hassam, ink, 1918

The Service Flag

Childe Hassam

1918

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Service Flag is a 1918 ink by Childe Hassam, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Childe Hassam
When & what style?
1918
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a flag set against a simple background in this lithograph. The flag is the main focus, with bold lines and a dynamic composition. It was created during World War I, and flags like this were used to show support for soldiers. Check out the work of artist: Hassam, Childe to learn more about his style and other works like this one.

About the artist

Portrait of Childe Hassam
Artist

Childe Hassam

Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.

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