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Robert Walter Weir Artist

Robert Walter Weir (June 18, 1803 – May 1, 1889) was an American artist, best known as an educator and as a historical painter. He is considered an artist of the Hudson River school. Weir was elected to the National Academy of Design in 1829, and an instructor at the United States Military Academy. Among his better-known works are The Embarkation of the Pilgrims (in the rotunda of the United States Capitol at Washington, D.C.) and Landing of Hendrik Hudson.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 18, 1803
Birth place	New Rochelle New York
Nationality	United States
Date of death	May 01, 1889
Place of death	New York City , New York

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