Born in France, William Malherbe was influenced by the great Post Impressionist painters of his time, particularly Renoir and Bonnard. He is known for his still lifes, landscapes and figural paintings.

In 1939, Malherbe arrived in the United States. He lived in

New York City and on a farm in Vermont. He returned to France in 1948 and died there in 1951.

Works by William Malherbe are in the collection of the Musee d'Art Moderne in Paris among other collections.