Jasper Johns, Black Flag

'Black Flag' (1958) is a seminal piece of contemporary art created by the American artist Jasper Johns. The work utilizes encaustic (wax) and newsprint on canvas to recreate the iconic image of the United States flag in a monochromatic, textured black finish. This particular piece is part of a series where Johns explored common symbols, stripping them of their usual context through physical medium and color choice. Currently, it is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.

As a unique work of art, there is no industrial brand origin. The 'brand' is the artist himself, Jasper Johns, who is one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century. The work was created in his studio in the United States and remains owned by an American public cultural institution. It represents a bridge between Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art.