William Alexander Griffith
American painter
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William Alexander Griffith (August 19, 1866 – May 25, 1940) was an American painter and educator.
BornAugust 19, 1866
Lawrence, Kansas, U.S.
DiedMay 25, 1940 (aged 73)
Laguna Beach, California, U.S.
OccupationPainter
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]
