Robert Walter Weir

Robert Walter Weir
Robert Walter Weir, circa 1864
Born(1803-06-18)June 18, 1803
DiedMay 1, 1889(1889-05-01) (aged 85)
New York City, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationSelf-taught
Known forPainting
MovementRealism, Hudson River School

Robert Walter Weir (June 18, 1803 – May 1, 1889) was an American artist and educator and is considered a painter of the Hudson River School.[1] Weir was elected to the National Academy of Design in 1829 and was an instructor at the United States Military Academy. His best-known work is Embarkation of the Pilgrims in the United States Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C.[2] More than 450 of his works are known,[3] and he created many unsigned paintings that may never be attributed to him.

  1. ^ "Robert W". Math.usma.edu. 2000-11-28. Archived from the original on 2012-09-29. Retrieved 2012-05-20.
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  3. ^ "Robert Walter Weir Paintings". RobertWalterWeir.com. Retrieved 13 May 2019.

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