John Benson (B. 1949) "US Flag & Fireworks" W/C

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Important Old Masters, Fine Art, Antiques

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Jan 9, 2022

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  John Benson (American, B. 1949) "U.S. Flag with Fireworks" Signed lower left. Original Mixed Media painting on Paper.
  
  Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
  
  This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 22c Flag with Fireworks stamp issued November 30, 1987.
  
  The American flag ... a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world ... flies today as magnificently as it did nearly two hundred years ago. Its bright colors, its bold design, its strong message of pride and honor stir the heart and mind of every American citizen. The flag began as a simple sign of solidarity during the Revolutionary War. To unify those believing in the cause, the Continental Colors were chosen and used in open battle. Later, this simple ensign became a symbol of patriotism for the new United States. Soon, it was decided that the design needed to be more symbolic as the young nation sought to become a recognizable and distinctive entity. The flag went through some changes, but always evident were the alternating red and white stripes. After the Revolution, a field of blue also became popular. Later, with the U.S. Constitution signed and ratified, the official flag honored each of the thirteen new states with a star of its own, these arranged in a linear pattern on the field of blue, in the upper left corner of the flag. The stripes of alternating red and white also came to be numbered thirteen, representing the original thirteen states. Today, the flag flies proudly above public and private buildings and at sea, testimony to the glory of a nation.
  
  Image Size: 14.25 x 12 in.
  Overall Size: 21.25 x 18 in.
  Unframed.
  (B11306)

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