Introduction

Alexander Williams RHA (1846-1930)
was a marine and landscape painter most closely
associated during his lifetime with Achill Island,
although he painted throughout Ireland. His solo
exhibitions in Dublin became annual social events
drawing crowds of a thousand and more. He was
besides being a painter, a noted ornithologist and a
singer.

He left some 35 volumes of memoirs, diaries -
including a day-to-day diary of life on Achill -
exhibition books & sketchbooks, catalogues,
innumerable letters and other memorabilia. The
collection, on which this full length biography is based,
is believed to be largest of its kind ever left by an Irish
painter.

The book is available direct from Collins Press, Irish
bookstores, and signed & inscribed copies are
available from the author.