Artist

John Flanagan

born Newark, NJ 1865-died New York City 1952
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John Flanagan, © Peter A. Juley & Son Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum J0113999
Also known as
  • John F. Flanagan
Born
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Died
New York, New York, United States
Biography

The son of sculptor George Flanagan, John Flanagan trained at Cooper Union in New York and worked with the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. He created several medals, including the Verdun Medal, which honors the sacrifices of French and American soldiers during World War I.