Wendt, William, 1865-1946

Variant names

Dates:

Birth 1865-02-20

Death 1946-12-29

Nationality: Americans,

Biographical notes:

William Wendt was a renowned Orange County landscape painter.

He was born in Bentzen, Prussia, on February 20, 1865. After working in Chicago as a commercial artist, he joined the community of artists living in Laguna Beach. He opened Wendt Studios in Laguna Beach in 1918, which developed into a flourishing center for local artists. Wendt died in Laguna Beach on December 29, 1946.

From the description of William Wendt letters to Guy and Lucia Edwards, 1930-1946. (University of California, Irvine). WorldCat record id: 46317904

Biography

William Wendt was a renowned Orange County landscape painter. He was born in Bentzen, Prussia, on February 20, 1865. After working in Chicago as a commercial artist, he joined the community of artists living in Laguna Beach. He opened Wendt Studios in 1918, which developed into a flourishing center for local artists. He was in contact with the Edwards until his death on December 29, 1946.

From the guide to the William Wendt letters to Guy and Lucia Edwards, 1930-1946, (University of California, Irvine. Library. Special Collections and Archives.)