George Faulkner Wetherbee

1851–1920 (age 69)

Biography

George Faulkner Wetherbee, born in 1851, left his mark as an American-born artist whose luminous landscapes reflected a lifelong fascination with light and atmosphere. His canvases, shaped by travels and study abroad, offered a serene counterpoint to the restless pace of city life.

Wetherbee’s long journey has come to rest at Green-Wood Cemetery, where friends and admirers continue to appreciate the quiet beauty he captured and the gentle sensibility he brought to his craft.

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