1905 Print James Montgomery Flagg Art Central Park NYC Ice Skating YLF1
"Central Park - The Red Ball is Up"
This is an original 1905 monochrome relief line-block print of a humorous illustration by James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) that depicted a group of ice skaters in Central Park in New York, NY during the Edwardian era.
Please note that this item will be shipped folded along the original crease.
CONDITION
This 107+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Small tear - top margin. Please note: There is printing on the verso. There is an original center crease.
- Product Type: Relief Line-block Print; Monochrome
- Grade: Very Fine ++
- Dimensions: Approximately 16.75 x 10.5 inches; 43 x 27 cm
- Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
- Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of antique advertisements, covers, and artwork from 1901-1906 from Life magazine. Including illustrations from Victorian and Edwardian era artists such as; Charles Dana Gibson, Bayard Jones, William H. Walker, James Montgomery Flagg, W.B. King, and William Balfour Ker. To continue browsing this unique collection, simply click the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!
This piece was illustrated by Flagg, James Montgomery. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.
James Montgomery Flagg
James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) is perhaps best known for his iconic World War I recruitment poster, which featured a very serious Uncle Sam and the caption "I want YOU for U.S. army." Due to the costs of hiring a model, he ended up using his own face (with added age and goatee) for Uncle Sam. Beginning his career at the age of 12 when his work was featured in magazines such as LIFE, Flagg used his passion for art and comedy to create countless cartoons and illustrations which appeared in books, newspapers and advertising all over America.
Keywords specific to this image: Funny, Portrait
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