Lot 58: Robert Walter Weir ( 1803 -1889) American , Hudson

Robert Walter Weir ( 1803 -1889) American , Hudson River School Watercolour Sail boats on windy water Signed ' Robt W. Weir ' lower right 3 3/4 x 6 1/4" Robert Walter Weir was an American artist, best known as an educator, and as an historical painter. He was considered an artist of the Hudson River School and was elected to the National Academy of Design in 1829. Also in 1829 he became an instructor at the United States Military Academy.