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August Will (1834-1910) was a German-American artist. He was born in Weimar, Germany and immigrated to the New York/New Jersey area when he was young. Read the full biography

August Will (1834-1910) was a German-American artist. He was born in Weimar, Germany and immigrated to the New York/New Jersey area when he was young. Although he always signed his paintings simply with the name August Will, Will's full name was John M. August Will. Will settled in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he remained until his death. Working in the mediums of pen and ink, watercolor and pastel, Will produced body work consisting of portraits, landscapes, sea scenes and cityscapes, all of which captured the unique era and feel of his time and location . The largest collection of his works - over 350 pieces - is in the permanent collection of the Jersey City Museum in Jersey City, New Jersey.