William Alexander Griffith Explained

William Alexander Griffith
Birth Date:August 19, 1866
Birth Place:Lawrence, Kansas, U.S.
Death Place:Laguna Beach, California, U.S.
Alma Mater:Washington University in St. Louis
Académie Julian
Occupation:Painter
Spouse:Ida Griffith
Children:2 sons, 3 daughters

William Alexander Griffith (August 19, 1866 – May 25, 1940) was an American painter and educator.

Griffith was educated at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts, and became the chair of the Art department at the University of Kansas for twenty-one years,[1] [2] and he co-founded of the art colony in Laguna Beach, California in 1919.[3] He was the president of the Laguna Beach Art Association from 1920 to 1921, and from 1925 to 1927.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guide to the William A. Griffith and Stevens Family Collection . Kenneth Spencer Research Library . University of Kansas Libraries . July 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: William Alexander Griffith September 11–November 14, 1999 . Oceanside Museum of Art . July 7, 2020.
  3. News: W. A. Griffith, Well Known Artist, Dead . Santa Ana Register . May 25, 1940. 1. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: California Artist Dies . July 7, 2020 . Oakland Tribune . May 26, 1940. 5. Newspapers.com.