Background
Flagg, George Whiting was born on June 26, 1816 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Son of Henry Collins and Martha (Whiting) Flagg.
Flagg, George Whiting was born on June 26, 1816 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Son of Henry Collins and Martha (Whiting) Flagg.
Both Flagg brothers studied painting under their uncle, Washington Allston.
Later in life, George Flagg studied theology and entered the ministry, but eventually he would returned to painting, mainly portraiture, during his declining years.
He was the brother of the artist Jared Bradley Flagg. George Whiting Flagg lived out his later years at his home located at 12 Westminster Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts until his death, January 5, 1897. Painting from a small studio next to this home.
Above the fireplace in the upstairs bedroom, Mr.
Flagg painted the following: "He That Maketh Haste To Be Rich Shall Not Be Innocent", which remains above the fireplace to this day.
In 1851, George Whiting Flagg was elected to be a member of the National Academy of Design.
Married Louisa Henriques, February 14, 1849.