Wharton Lang

Wharton Lang was born in Oberammergau, Bavaria, into a family background of wood carving and painting, and came to Britain in the mid-thirties at an early age. Since then he has lived in Cornwall and has become well acquainted with its Atlantic coast and its wildlife.

He was taught the art of wood carving and sculpture by his father, Faust Lang.

The family moved to St.Ives in 1949 and became a part of its art community.

He is now an honorary member of "The Royal Society of Marine Artists", London, and was a member of the "Society of Wildlife Artists", as well as being a fellow of the "Royal Society of Artists".

Examples of his sculpture are in permanent exhibition at several museums as well as religious work in churches and convents.

A carving in relief of the "Castle of Mey" was presented to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in May, 1967.

Many other examples are in private collections at home and abroad.

A British Pathé news clip from St Ives in 1959 captures Faust and Wharton at work as well as some other St Ives artists from that period

He passed away in August 2014.