Jasper Johns used Encaustic to paint this work titled "Flag" in 1955. Encaustic requires the artist to work quickly so that the wax that is used stays liquid and is able to be manipulated before drying. Johns used Encaustic in several works to give his works a very tangible and realistic appearance. It is said that he painted this painting after seeing the American flag in a dream. He was part of the Neo-Dadaist movement, which placed emphasis on the work itself rather than the concept of producing the work.
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