George Whiting Flagg | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 26, 1816
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | January 5, 1897 (aged 80)
Nantucket, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Spouse |
Louisa Henriques
(after 1849) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) |
Henry Collins Flagg Martha Whiting |
| Relatives |
Washington Allston (uncle) Jared Bradley Flagg (brother) |
George Whiting Flagg (June 26, 1816 – January 5, 1897) [1] was an American painter of historical scenes and genre pictures. He was from a family of artists including his brother, Jared Bradley Flagg, and uncle Washington Allston, with whom both brothers studied. [2]
Early life
Flagg was born on June 26, 1816, in New Haven, Connecticut. He was one of seven children born to New Haven mayor Henry Collins Flagg and Martha ( née Whiting) Flagg. Both Flagg brothers studied painting under their uncle, Washington Allston. [3]
Through his sister Rachel and her first husband Abraham, he was the uncle of Alice Claypoole Gwynne, who married Cornelius Vanderbilt II in 1867. [4] Through his brother Jared, he was the uncle of Beaux-Arts architect Ernest Flagg. [5]
Career
Flagg's early work included Boy Listening to a Ghost Story, A Young Greek, and Jacob and Rachel at the Well. [2]
A painting entitled the Murder of the Princes, from Richard Ill, procured Flagg the patronage of Luman Reed, a merchant and businessman from New York City, through whose aid he spent three years studying in Europe, and afterward lived for six years in London. [2]
Another of Flagg's early paintings, Lady Jane Grey Preparing for Execution, was to make him famous. His fame quickly waned, however, as historical painting became progressively less fashionable. [2]
Among his best known works should be mentioned Landing of the Pilgrims; Landing of the Atlantic Cable; Washington Receiving his Mother's Blessing, which has been frequently engraved; The Good Samaritan; and Columbus and the Egg (1867). Flagg's The Match Girl, Haidee, and The Scarlet Letter were painted while he was living in London. [2]
In 1851, Flagg was elected to be a member of the National Academy of Design. [6]
Later life
Later in life, Flagg studied theology and entered the ministry, but eventually he returned to painting, mainly portraiture, during his declining years. [2]
Flagg lived his later years at his home located at 12 Westminster Street, on the island of Nantucket in Massachusetts. until his death in 1897. He continued to painting in a small studio next to this home. Above the fireplace in the upstairs bedroom, Flagg kept his work known as "He That Maketh Haste To Be Rich Shall Not Be Innocent". [7]
Personal life
On February 14, 1849, Flagg was married to Louisa Henriques. Together they were the parents of four children, including: [2]
- George Allston Flagg (1849–1942), who married Thirza Mahalia Kisby (1853–1930).
- Emanuel Henriques Flagg (1855–1936), who married Ella Martha Beegle (1858–1931) in 1885.
Flagg died on January 5, 1897, in Nantucket, Massachusetts. [1]
References
- ^ a b "DEATH LIST OF A DAY; George W. Flagg". The New York Times. January 12, 1897. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g Hannan, Caryn (2008). Connecticut Biographical Dictionary. State History Publications. p. 283. ISBN 9781878592590. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "South Carolina Historical Magazine", July 1982, Volume 83, Number 3. pg. 214-234.
- ^ "Mrs. Vanderbilt Sr. Dies In Home At 89. Widow Of Financier, Long Ill. Was A Leader In Brilliant Era Of New York Society". New York Times. April 23, 1934.
- ^ Flagg, Ernest (2013). Flagg's Small Houses: Their Economic Design and Construction, 1922. Courier Corporation. p. 97. ISBN 9780486136028. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ Powell, Dara L. D.; Szápáry, Anthony (1986). The Flagg Family: An Artistic Legacy and the Provenance of a Collection: Essay and Catalogue by Dara L.D. Powell ; Introduction by Countess Anthony Szápáry. Milwaukee, WI: Burton & Mayer, Inc. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ Nord, Barbara K. (1982). "George Whiting Flagg and His South Carolina Portraits". The South Carolina Historical Magazine. 83 (3): 214–234. JSTOR 27567750.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Artists | |
| Other | |
George Whiting Flagg | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 26, 1816
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | January 5, 1897 (aged 80)
Nantucket, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Spouse |
Louisa Henriques
(after 1849) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) |
Henry Collins Flagg Martha Whiting |
| Relatives |
Washington Allston (uncle) Jared Bradley Flagg (brother) |
George Whiting Flagg (June 26, 1816 – January 5, 1897) [1] was an American painter of historical scenes and genre pictures. He was from a family of artists including his brother, Jared Bradley Flagg, and uncle Washington Allston, with whom both brothers studied. [2]
Early life
Flagg was born on June 26, 1816, in New Haven, Connecticut. He was one of seven children born to New Haven mayor Henry Collins Flagg and Martha ( née Whiting) Flagg. Both Flagg brothers studied painting under their uncle, Washington Allston. [3]
Through his sister Rachel and her first husband Abraham, he was the uncle of Alice Claypoole Gwynne, who married Cornelius Vanderbilt II in 1867. [4] Through his brother Jared, he was the uncle of Beaux-Arts architect Ernest Flagg. [5]
Career
Flagg's early work included Boy Listening to a Ghost Story, A Young Greek, and Jacob and Rachel at the Well. [2]
A painting entitled the Murder of the Princes, from Richard Ill, procured Flagg the patronage of Luman Reed, a merchant and businessman from New York City, through whose aid he spent three years studying in Europe, and afterward lived for six years in London. [2]
Another of Flagg's early paintings, Lady Jane Grey Preparing for Execution, was to make him famous. His fame quickly waned, however, as historical painting became progressively less fashionable. [2]
Among his best known works should be mentioned Landing of the Pilgrims; Landing of the Atlantic Cable; Washington Receiving his Mother's Blessing, which has been frequently engraved; The Good Samaritan; and Columbus and the Egg (1867). Flagg's The Match Girl, Haidee, and The Scarlet Letter were painted while he was living in London. [2]
In 1851, Flagg was elected to be a member of the National Academy of Design. [6]
Later life
Later in life, Flagg studied theology and entered the ministry, but eventually he returned to painting, mainly portraiture, during his declining years. [2]
Flagg lived his later years at his home located at 12 Westminster Street, on the island of Nantucket in Massachusetts. until his death in 1897. He continued to painting in a small studio next to this home. Above the fireplace in the upstairs bedroom, Flagg kept his work known as "He That Maketh Haste To Be Rich Shall Not Be Innocent". [7]
Personal life
On February 14, 1849, Flagg was married to Louisa Henriques. Together they were the parents of four children, including: [2]
- George Allston Flagg (1849–1942), who married Thirza Mahalia Kisby (1853–1930).
- Emanuel Henriques Flagg (1855–1936), who married Ella Martha Beegle (1858–1931) in 1885.
Flagg died on January 5, 1897, in Nantucket, Massachusetts. [1]
References
- ^ a b "DEATH LIST OF A DAY; George W. Flagg". The New York Times. January 12, 1897. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g Hannan, Caryn (2008). Connecticut Biographical Dictionary. State History Publications. p. 283. ISBN 9781878592590. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "South Carolina Historical Magazine", July 1982, Volume 83, Number 3. pg. 214-234.
- ^ "Mrs. Vanderbilt Sr. Dies In Home At 89. Widow Of Financier, Long Ill. Was A Leader In Brilliant Era Of New York Society". New York Times. April 23, 1934.
- ^ Flagg, Ernest (2013). Flagg's Small Houses: Their Economic Design and Construction, 1922. Courier Corporation. p. 97. ISBN 9780486136028. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ Powell, Dara L. D.; Szápáry, Anthony (1986). The Flagg Family: An Artistic Legacy and the Provenance of a Collection: Essay and Catalogue by Dara L.D. Powell ; Introduction by Countess Anthony Szápáry. Milwaukee, WI: Burton & Mayer, Inc. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ Nord, Barbara K. (1982). "George Whiting Flagg and His South Carolina Portraits". The South Carolina Historical Magazine. 83 (3): 214–234. JSTOR 27567750.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Artists | |
| Other | |