Name William Wendt | ||
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Died December 29, 1946, Laguna Beach, California, United States Artwork The Mantle of Spring, California Landscape, The Silence of Night, Where Nature's God Hath Wrought, Days of Sunshine | ||
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William Wendt (February 20, 1865, Beutzen, near Diesten, Germany - December 29, 1946, Laguna Beach) was a German-born American landscape painter. He was called the "Dean of Southern California landscape painters."
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He emigrated to the United States in 1880, while still a teenager, and spent some time as a staff artist in Chicago. From 1894 to 1896, he travelled extensively with his friend, George Gardner Symons. He married the sculptor, Julia Bracken in 1906 and moved to California shortly thereafter.
Wendt was a founding member of the California Art Club, along with his wife Julia, and served as its first president for six years.
Wendt built his studio in Laguna Beach, California. A Laguna street, Wendt Terrace, bears his name.
Bidders offer $29,000 for donated Goodwill painting
Awards
Galleries and public collections
References
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