W. W. S.Alternative signature:
W. W. Story.Educated at Harvard and Harvard Law School. Abandoned legal profession for artistic career. Travelled to Europe in 1847 and established a studio in Rome in 1856, becoming an important member of the expatriate community and close friends with many prominent writers and artists. Poetry volumes include Poems (1847, 1856), Poems and Lyrics, Parchments and Portraits (1886). Biographical information: ANB. (AC)