Jasper Johns’ Flag (1960-1966) - Iconic American Pop Art Painting #1768788 (License: Personal Use)

Created between 1960 and 1966, Jasper Johns’ *Flag* reimagines the U.S. national symbol using encaustic (pigmented wax), oil, and collage on canvas, yielding a tactile, layered surface that challenges perception and representation. The work exemplifies Johns’ exploration of familiar icons as art objects, bridging Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. It set auction records, selling for $28,642,500 in 2014-far exceeding its $10-15 million estimate.

Used on museum exhibition pages, art history resources, auction house archives, and educational platforms; targets users researching iconic 20th-century American art, Johns’ oeuvre, or flag symbolism in visual culture.