Lot 42
Flagg, James Montgomery (1877-1960) American painter and illustrator; best remembered for the famous recruitment poster of Uncle Sam saying "I Want You…" TLS ("J Montgomery Flagg"), 1½pp, 11" x 8½", 33 W. 67th St. (New York), 1915 March 25. To "Nichols," who seems to be writing an article about becoming an illustrator. Flagg thinks it unethical to talk about the "big" money to be made because it "incites the Kike and the trickster…and fills boarding houses and art schools with imcompetents….Don't look upon illustration as a trade!….It…takes more than the desire and determination and industry to become a good artist…it takes talent!" Excellent content. Fine; light toning. The signature is exceptionally large and bold.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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