William Joseph Williams
Painting, Visual Artist
1759 – 1823
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Who was William Joseph Williams?
William Joseph Williams was an American painter. He was born in New York City, the son of William Williams, a painter born in Wales. Today, Williams is widely regarded as the first American portraitist.
Williams resided in New Bern, North Carolina from 1804 to 1823, after living in Philadelphia, Georgetown, and Charleston.
He painted portraits of Presidents Washington, Adams, and Jefferson, as well as other important figures of this time.
Williams died in New Bern.
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- Born
- Nov 17, 1759
New York City - Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Nov 30, 1823
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on July 23, 2013
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