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James Montgomery Flagg“Three-Fingered Jenny, ” story illustration for McClure’s
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About the Item
Story illustration for “Three-Fingered Jenny” by C.N. and A.M. Williamson (Alice Muriel Williamson) for McClure’s Magazine, published February 1916, page 24.
The full caption reads “He jumped as if I had shot him. ‘I—thought I’d locked the door,’ he stammered.”
The startled reaction, 'I—thought I’d locked the door,' reveals a moment of palpable tension, indicative of the gripping mystery at the heart of “Three-Fingered Jenny.” This narrative, the third in Charles Norris and Alice Muriel Williamson's popular “Lord John's Journal” series, positions its titular hero not merely as a detective, but as a reluctant Cupid, adding a romantic dimension to the intrigue.
Originally published in McClure’s Magazine, accompanied by James Montgomery Flagg's striking illustrations, the “Lord John” adventures transitioned to the silver screen shortly after their publication, captivating audiences in Edward LeSaint's five-part silent film series, with William Garwood portraying the charismatic Lord John. Notably, Universal's film adaptation, scripted by Harvey Gates, amplified the story's subtle Egyptian undertones, enhancing the cinematic experience.
- Creator:James Montgomery Flagg (1877 - 1960, American)
- Dimensions:Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Fort Washington, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 33101stDibs: LU38434696612
James Montgomery Flagg
James Montgomery Flagg was a prodigious illustrator, working as a contributing artist to Life magazine at the surprisingly young age of 14. Flagg was born on June 18, 1877, in the Village of Pelham. He is most famous for creating the first image of the fictional Uncle Sam. His ‘I Want You’ lithographed image of Uncle Sam was published in 1917, during the First World War. It is storied that Flagg used his own image as the model for Uncle Sam, imagining himself as a much older man and with facial hair. Flagg died on May 27, 1960, in New York.
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