Background
Dana, William Parsons Winchester was born on February 18, 1833 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Samuel Dana.
Dana, William Parsons Winchester was born on February 18, 1833 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Samuel Dana.
Educated Boston Latin School. Studied art École des Beaux Arts and under Le Poittevin.
Maintained a studio in New York City, 1862-1870. Lived abroad from 1870. Marine landscape and figure painter.
Gold Medal at Paris Exposition, 1878.
1st prize figure painting, Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts.
Married Anna Bronson, 1855.