Alfred Walter Williams: A Victorian Master of Atmospheric Landscapes Alfred Walter Williams (18 July 1824 – 16 December 1905) emerged from the fertile artistic lineage of the Williams family, a group renowned for their evocative depictions of the English countryside during the Victorian era. Born in Southwark, London—one of identical twins tragically lost shortly after birth—Williams’ path to becoming a respected landscape painter was largely shaped by his father, Edward Williams, a successful artist who instilled in him the fundamentals of technique and a deep appreciation for capturing the…