Robert William Wood
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Robert William Wood (March 4, 1889 – 1979) Prolific American landscape artist born in Sandgate, England. Immigrated to the U.S following service in the British Royal Army. Fell in love with the rural American landscape and was to become one of its most prolific painters. Robert Wood’s paintings have been widely reproduced in the form of lithographs and other print media. His most reproduced painting "October Morn" 1956 sold over 1 million copies in 2 years. He spent many years in Texas, was part of the Laguna, CA art scene, and also spent time in Woodstock, NY painting American outdoors scenes. He was a household name in the 1950's and 1960's due to the many reproductions of his art. He was also a life member of the Laguna Beach Art Association. He lived the last portion of his life in Bishop, CA.
