William Williams

William was an English/American painter. He was born in Bristol, England.

He moved to Philadelphia in the United States around 1747 after serving time at sea. In Philadelphia taught art to Benjamin West among others. He associated with Benjamin Franklin, Franklin’s partner, David Hall, Patriot and intellectual, Benjamin Lay and with William and Lewis Hallam.

He Travelled to Jamaica and then to New York City where he was married to Mary Mare, the Sister of Artist John Mare, Jr. Their Son, William Williams, Jr. (later known as William Joseph Williams), was born in New York City in 1759.

Williams returned to England in 1776 where he lived in London for some time and renewed his friendship with Benjamin West. He subsequently returned to Bristol where he painted for several years before falling on hard times. He died in the Merchants’ and Sailors’ Almshouse in Bristol in 1791.

PAINTINGS BY THIS ARTIST ARE CURRENTLY NOT IN STOCK