John B. Flannagan
1895–1942

Introduction

John Bernard Flannagan (April 7, 1895 – January 6, 1942) was an American sculptor. Along with Robert Laurent and William Zorach, he is known as one of the first practitioners of direct carving (also known as taille directe) in the United States.

Wikidata identifier

Q6233387

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500028475

Names

John Bernard Flannagan

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