William Wendt (1865 - 1945)

"Snow Scene", Oil on canvas, 24 x 30 inches

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William Wendt, a native of Germany, is often referred to as “the Dean of Southern California landscape painters.” Though he did study briefly at the Art Institute of Chicago, Wendt was largely self-taught. Following several trips to California with his friend Gardner Symons, Wendt moved to Los Angeles in 1906. Five years later, he was the co-founder and first president of the California Art Club. Wendt is remembered not only as one of the finest of the Early California Impressionists, but also as a teacher and mentor to a generation of early artists.