Harry Schaare (New York, Arizona, 1922 - 2008) "Yankee Doodle Boy" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. He was the Man Who Owned Broadway. The Yankee Doodle Boy. A supreme showman who brought red and blue to the Great White Way. Without question, George M. Cohan was the greatest song and dance man of his time, a musical genius who captured the spirit of America in such songs as "Yankee Doodle Boy," "Over There," and so many others. With a kangaroo walk; a nasal out-the-corner-of-his-mouth talk; a giggle, grimace, and a wagging finger, "George M." won the hearts of American theater-goers from coast to coast. One of Cohan's most memorable songs, one that is still sung today, is the inspiring anthem, "You're A Grand Old Flag." More than any other song ever written, "You're A Grand Old Flag" reflects the enthusiasm of the American people, and their love of the flag as a symbol of a beautiful country and of American ideals and achievements. George M. Cohan was born on July 3, 1878. Image Size: 17.5 x 14 in. Overall Size: 18 x 15 in. Unframed. (B05161)