James
Montgomery
Flagg |
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American
painter, illustrator, and author, b. Pelham Manor, N.Y. He studied in
New York City, in England, and in Paris. Returning to New York, he rapidly
won a reputation as an illustrator of versatility, vivacity, and technical
skill, contributing to St. Nicholas, Judge, Life, and other magazines.
As official artist for New York state during World War I, he designed
45 military posters. |