Dennis Lyall: Francis Hopkinson Flag

Artist: Dennis Lyall
1946 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 2000
Image Size: 10.5 by 14 inches
Overall Size: 13 by 18 inches
Medium: Oil on Canvas

Born on October 2, 1737, in Philadelphia, Francis Hopkinson was educated at the College of Philadelphia (later the University of Pennsylvania). He eventually moved to New Jersey, where he enjoyed a successful legal practice. A dedicated patriot of freedom, Hopkinson was a prolific inventor and proficient in music, poetry and art. He designed the seal of the American Philosophical Society and the seal for the State of New Jersey, as well as seals for various government departments. Hopkinson also designed the first American flag featuring the stars-and-stripes motif. On June 14, 1777, Congress officially adopted Hopkinson's design, stating that "the Flag of the united states be 13 stripes alternate red and white, and the Union be 13 stars white in a blue field representing a new constellation." Because Congress did not specify how the stars should be arranged, several variations were created. Some flags showed the 13 stars in alternating rows of 3 and 2, while others featured 12 stars in a circle with the 13th in the center. One of the most popular designs displayed 13 stars in a circle.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the U.S. 33¢ Francis Hopkinson Flag Classic Collection Series stamp issued June 14, 2000.

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