Indiana State Flag

My newest state flag is done. This 2'x2' acrylic on canvas features the great state of Indiana's flag. Like many other state flags the original design of the Indiana State Flag is the result of a design competition sponsored by the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, at the behest of the General Assembly, during the state's 1916 Centennial celebration. Two hundred proposals were received and examined.

The winning design by Mooresville, Indiana artist Paul Hadley was adopted by the Indiana General Assembly with an effective date of May 31, 1917.

I feel this flag is branded well. Even though it takes a little explaining it all makes sense. Like most state flags they all tell a unique story. I am really amazed how active the Daughters of The American Revolution have been in the past to ensure that all states have thier flags.

This flag as well as other state flags that I will be painting over the course of the year now have a home on the www.bergerfinearts.com website under state flags. Of course I will post as soon as I finish.