Robert Walter Weir | |
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 Robert Walter Weir, circa 1864 | |
| Born | June 18, 1803 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 1889 (aged 85) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Self-taught |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Realism, 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.
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