Name/Title
Joseph TaggEntry/Object ID
Tagg, JosephDescription
Portrait of Joseph Tagg posed seated and facing three-quarter right with eyes turned to look at the viewer and a closed smile on his lips. He is wearing a bright yellow vest with fabric covered buttons over his high-necked dress shirt and has a black loose tie at the raised neck of the shirt. He is also wearing a dark coat with only the opening and shoulders visible. His hair is dark and parted on the left side. The background of the painting appears to be a mottled landscape.General Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
Joseph Tagg was born in February 1825. He married Matilda Walker Miller on 29 February 1848 in Memphis, Tennessee. The subject operated a paint company in Memphis with some success. He became a widower in October 1856 when Matilda died in childbirth. He died 25 March 1907 in Memphis.Create Date
October 16, 2026Update Date
October 16, 2026