About the artist
James Montgomery Flagg started contributing illustrations to magazines at just twelve. He refined his art skills in New York, England, and Paris before returning to a drastically changed America in 1902. As cars, electricity, and motion pictures were surging in popularity, Flagg began creating culturally reflective posters, advertisements, and magazine covers. During World War I, his famous "I Want You" poster featuring "Uncle Sam," a personification of the U.S. government, became an iconic propaganda tool, promoting army enlistment and war bond sales. Remarkably, Flagg used his own image as the template for "Uncle Sam." He reprised this character in World War II-themed creations, including the "Red Cross Nurse" poster. Flagg's artistic talents weren't limited to illustrations; he was a competent portrait painter and exhibited widely. He also created the definitive visual interpretation of P.G. Wodehouse's "Jeeves." His dynamic lifestyle and prolific output truly encapsulated the spirit of a bohemian artist.
