William de Leftwich Dodge

1867–1935 (age 68)

Biography

William de Leftwich Dodge, born in 1867, earned renown as an artist whose murals and easel work adorned public buildings and private galleries alike. Grounded in a fine arts education and a rigorous devotion to craft, he interpreted American scenes through luminous color and bold design, contributing to the cultural landscape of the nation.

He remained committed to mentoring younger artists and sharing his love of beauty, a passion that endures in the works he left behind and in his resting place at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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