The Flag Painter Jasper Johns Turns 90 Arts Dw 14 05 Flags In 1954, two years after being discharged from the United States Army, the 24yearold Jasper Johns had a vivid dream of the American flag The next morning, Johns gathered the materials to bring this dream to canvas, creating an encaustic version of the US flag with hot wax, paint, fabric, and collaged newspapersJasper Johns Flag, Artwork Info Artwork title Flag Artist name Jasper Johns Date created Classification painting Medium lead Dimensions 16 7/8 in × 23 in × 1 1/4 in (4286 cm × 5842 cm × 318 cm) Date acquired 1978 Credit Collection SFMOMA Gift of Mr and Mrs William C Janss Jasper johns flag paintings