James Montgomery Flagg

1877–1960 (age 83)

Illustrator/Artist

Biography

James Montgomery Flagg was a masterful illustrator whose imaginative renderings, most famously the confident stare of Uncle Sam, helped shape the visual language of American patriotism and public life.

Beyond his iconic posters, he inspired generations of artists with a tireless commitment to his craft and a belief in the power of bold imagery to stir the spirits of those who beheld it.

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