Margaret Lindsay Williams
(1888-1960)

woman, artist, and portrait painter

Died aged c. 72

Margaret Lindsay Williams, (18 June 1888 – 4 June 1960) was a Welsh artist who was commissioned to paint portraits of the British royal family, European royalty and American presidents. She was best known as a portrait painter and painted portraits of Queen Alexandra, Queen Mary, Princess Margaret and at least five portraits of the present Queen Elizabeth II. She also painted President Warren Harding, Henry Ford and Field Marshal Slim. Although Williams gained considerable recognition and was famous in her lifetime, her work has been neglected since.

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Margaret Lindsay Williams 1888-1960 artist and portrait painter lived here

9 Windsor Road, Barry, United Kingdom where they was