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
Nationalities
  • American
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.