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(102) James Montgomery Flagg. "The phone rang, and Hugh leaped to answer it. Polly heard him say 'Hello. . Yes. . Wait a minute.' He turned triumphant. 'Your mother!' he cried -- ," 1922
Published as illustration for "The Adventurers" by Ben Ames Williams, Good Housekeeping, October 1922.
India ink over graphite underdrawing.
Art Wood Collection of Cartoon and Caricature
Prints and Photographs Division
LC-DIG-ppmsca-03307 (102)
In this illustration by James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) for a short story about a newlywed couple, Hugh urges Polly to speak with her mother on the telephone. Hugh's lordly self assurance contrasts with his wife's hesitant air. Flagg uses fine pen and ink lines to delineate and model the pair's flawless faces and employs sweeping brush strokes to capture the appearances of their hair, clothing, contrasting poses, and personalities. Gifted and prolific, Flagg created stunning work in oil and watercolor but demonstrated exceptional skill in ink drawings, the core of his lifework. |