William Wendt

William Wendt (February 20, 1865, Bentzen, Kingdom of Prussia – December 29, 1946, Laguna Beach) was a German-born American landscape painter.

"[1] Associated with the Eucalyptus School, his work is more closely aligned with the Arts and Crafts Movement in California than the French or American Impressionists.

[2] Being the only son of his parents William Wendt and Williamina Ludwig, he underwent an apprenticeship for cabinetmaking in his youth but was left unsatisfied by the experience.

[1] Wendt was a founding member of the California Art Club, along with his wife Julia, and served as its first president for six years.

Working six days per week, he used his one-day off to go into the field, surrounded by nature and painting to satisfy his own creative talents.