William Alexander Griffith (August 19, 1866 – May 25, 1940) was an American painter and educator.
William Alexander Griffith | |
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| Born | August 19, 1866 Lawrence, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 1940 (aged 73) Laguna Beach, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis Académie Julian |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Spouse | Ida Griffith |
| Children | 2 sons, 3 daughters |
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]
References edit
- ^ "Guide to the William A. Griffith and Stevens Family Collection". Kenneth Spencer Research Library. University of Kansas Libraries. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "William Alexander Griffith September 11–November 14, 1999". Oceanside Museum of Art. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "W. A. Griffith, Well Known Artist, Dead". Santa Ana Register. May 25, 1940. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "California Artist Dies". Oakland Tribune. May 26, 1940. p. 5. Retrieved July 7, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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