. International studio. an is agolden rod has the familiarity of intimate ac- great observer. quaintance because Weir has already introducedus to its beauty and its charm. Like a hunter heexplored all nature to bring back to us the preciousnote of some sylvan valley or rocky hill. Weir was born August 30, 1852, at West Point,New York, where his father, Robert W. Weir, wasinstructor of art and drawing in the United StatesMilitary Academy. His early education was at-tended by many delightful episodes, completely With this keenly interested observation anda delighted worship of nature dominating
. International studio. an is agolden rod has the familiarity of intimate ac- great observer. quaintance because Weir has already introducedus to its beauty and its charm. Like a hunter heexplored all nature to bring back to us the preciousnote of some sylvan valley or rocky hill. Weir was born August 30, 1852, at West Point,New York, where his father, Robert W. Weir, wasinstructor of art and drawing in the United StatesMilitary Academy. His early education was at-tended by many delightful episodes, completely With this keenly interested observation anda delighted worship of nature dominating evenhis boyhood, it is not surprising that the work ofhis later years should reveal so deep a knowledgeof whatever subject he undertook. His fatherworld provided a rich background. Robert Wen-was an artist of ability. The name of Weir wouldhave had its place in the histoi n art through his work alone. Oni demonstrating a thorough disregard for the neces- The Landing of the Pilgrims, - to 1 9 2 nne luentx - mceRnAciorsAL. OVERHANGING BOUCHBV J. ALDEN WEIR this day nn an issue ol UnitedStates five dollar notes. At the ageof twenty-one, Weir went to Paris and studiedunder Jean Leon Jerome at the Ecole des BeauxArts until 1877. His student days were tilled withdelight lor he had the gilt of endearing himself toa host of friends, who, out of their affection, calledhim A young Greek god. Returning to New York, his life and work be- He must have it, and though he offered profit,came identified with all that was new and vital in Weir would not sell. But, when the summer wasAmerican art. He was the center around which over, and on Thanksgiving Day the Weir familynew societies drew together and his support proved had gathered in Connecticut, Julian took Charlesthe keystone of many a new movement for the I must send my uncle overto see your work. He buysa lot of paintings. The chance remark ledto later developments, butin the meantime the twobrothers were discussingtheir plans for the sum
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