William Wendt
William Wendt (1865-1946) was an American landscape painter. He was called the "Dean of Southern California landscape painters."
Wendt was a founding member of the California Art Club, along with his wife Julia Bracken Wendt, and served as its president for six years.
Wendt built his studio in Laguna Beach, California. A Laguna street, Wendt Terrace, bears his name.
Awards
- Bronze Medal, Buffalo Exposition 1901;
- Kirchberger Prize, Chicago Art Institute, 1913;
- Silver Medal, San Francisco Exposition, 1915;
- Black Prize, California Art Club,1916;
- Ranger Purchase Prize, National Academy of Design,1926
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1865 |
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1946 |
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