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Centennial Textile - Flag

H. Langden Brown

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4112 × 3187 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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