Background
Williams, George Alfred was born on July 8, 1875 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Son of Alfred Gardner and Elizabeth Black (Havell) Williams.
Williams, George Alfred was born on July 8, 1875 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Son of Alfred Gardner and Elizabeth Black (Havell) Williams.
Educated at Newark.
Began illustrating for magazines, 1899. Illustrated many books Later devoted most of time to painting and writing.
Exhibitor at all the important art exbbns.
Represented in Newark Museum by frieze of 6 paintings, interpreting Tristram and Isolde, in permanent collection of The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago and in many private collections. Silver medal, Panama P.L Exposition, 1915.
Author: The Boy’s Book of Indians. The Boy’s Book of Pirates.
(also illustrator) The American Boy’s Book of Soldiers for Defense of Our Country, 1915.
Robert Havell, Junior, Engraver of Audubon’s “The Birds of America,” 1916. Portraits of Robert Havell, Junior, 1917. Principles, 1917; Pastels of Dwight William Tryon, an Appreciation, 1921.
Home: Kennebunkport, Maine.
Married Clara G. Andrews, February 24, 1903. Children: John Gardner, Bertha Elizabeth, Robert Havell, Marianna Holroyd, Rushforth.