John Ferguson Weir
John Ferguson Weir (1841–1926) was an American painter, sculptor, writer, and educator. He was a son of painter Robert Walter Weir, long-time professor of drawing at the Military Academy at West Point. His younger brother, J. Alden Weir, also became a well-known artist who painted in the style of American Impressionism. His niece was artist and educator Irene Weir.
John Ferguson Weir | |
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Robert Walter Weir, "Portrait of John Ferguson Weir", 1864–65 | |
| Born | August 28, 1841 West Point, New York |
| Died | April 26, 1926 (aged 84) Providence, Rhode Island |
| Resting place | Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven, Connecticut |
| Spouse | Mary Hannah French |
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