With dignity and simplicity come repose... the natural stat… - Ernest Flagg

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With dignity and simplicity come repose... the natural state of one at home in his surroundings and sure of his ground. Repose is a distinguished characteristic of Greek art.

Ernest Flagg

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Ernest Flagg (February 6, 1857 – April 10, 1947) was a noted American architect in the Beaux-Arts style. He was also an advocate for urban reform and social responsibility in architecture.

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Alternative Names: Ernest F. Flagg

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