Betsy Ross, 1777

jeanleongeromeferris

gouache

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

warm toned green

"Betsy Ross, 1777" is a historical painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, depicting a popular but contested legend about the creation of the American flag. The painting shows Betsy Ross sewing the first Stars and Stripes with General George Washington and two other figures observing. Ferris, known for his historical paintings, captures a moment of national pride and the birth of a national symbol. The work evokes a sense of patriotism and American history, offering a glimpse into the early days of the nation's formation.