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Florence White Williams (1895–1953) was a talented American artist and illustrator. She is best known for her beautiful pictures in classic children's books like The Little Red Hen and The Story of Little Black Sambo.

Williams was born in Putney, Vermont. She studied art at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, which is now called the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. After her training, she began illustrating many popular children's stories. She also created art for magazines such as Child Life, the Christian Science Monitor, Little Folks, and St. Nicholas Magazine.

Her Artistic Journey

Florence White Williams used several art forms in her work. Her main choices were illustration, oil painting, and watercolor painting. Her artwork was shown in many important art exhibitions. These included shows at the Detroit Institute of Art, the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C., and the Milwaukee Art Institute.

The Little Red Hen cover
William's cover for the children's story "The Little Red Hen"

Exhibitions and Recognition

Williams' art was featured in many exhibitions throughout her career. Some notable shows included:

  • Chicago Galleries Association in 1927
  • A solo exhibition at the Chicago Galleries Association in 1928
  • The International Water Color Exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) in 1924 and 1926
  • The Annual Exhibition of Works by Chicago and Vicinity Artists at the AIC seven times between 1924 and 1935
  • The All-Illinois Society of Fine Arts in Chicago in 1932
  • The Century of Progress Exhibition by Artists of Illinois in Chicago in 1933
  • A Watercolor Exhibition at the Baltimore Museum in 1930

Awards for Her Art

Florence White Williams received eight awards for her artistic achievements. These awards recognized her skill and talent in the art world. Some of her awards included:

  • A prize from the South Side Art League in Chicago
  • First Place from the Art Students League of Chicago in 1924
  • A prize from the Chicago Galleries Association in 1927
  • The Hall Prize in 1927
  • A Silver Medal from the All-Illinois Society of Fine Arts in 1932
  • Third Prize in the Boston Line Greeting Cards Contest
  • An award from the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs
  • A commission from the League for the Encouragement of Local Art in Chicago

Florence White Williams passed away in 1953, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful illustrations that continue to delight children.

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