Jasper Johns (b 1930), Flags I, 1973 Screenprint in colours, on JB Green paper, signed, titled and dated in pencil, numbered 59/65 (there were also 7 artist's proofs), copublished by the artist and Simca Print Artists, Inc, New York, with their blindstamp, the full sheet, in very good condition, framedIn 1954, two years after being discharged from the United States Army, the 24yearold Jasper Johns had a vivid dream of the American flag The next morning, Johns gathered the materials to bring this dream to canvas, creating an encaustic version of the US flag with hot wax, paint, fabric, and collaged newspapersJohns' prior depictions of the American Flag were filled with rich national pride; Jasper Johns 1930 Pensees Culturieuse Jasper johns green flag