Robert Walter Weir
American artist (1803–1889) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Robert Walter Weir | |
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Born | (1803-06-18)June 18, 1803 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 1, 1889(1889-05-01) (aged 85) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | Self-taught |
Known for | Painting |
Movement | Realism, Hudson River School |
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