J. Alden Weir
J. Alden Weir was an American painter (1852–1919). He was born at West Point and died at New York City.
Also recorded as J Alden Weir; J.A. Weir; Weir; John Alden Weir; Julian Alden Weir; Alden Weir.
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings J Alden Weir, J.A. Weir, Weir, John Alden Weir and Julian Alden Weir. His recorded language was English.
He was the child of Robert Walter Weir and Susan Martha Weir. He married Anna Dwight Baker. 2 children are recorded: Dorothy Weir Young and Caroline Weir Ely.
Career and activity
J. Alden Weir worked in painting. His work is associated with Pont-Aven School.
He belonged to Ten American Painters and American Academy of Arts and Letters.
In detail
J. Alden Weir studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. training under Jean-Léon Gérôme is recorded. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is painting. The authority associates the name with Pont-Aven School.
Membership is recorded of Ten American Painters and American Academy of Arts and Letters.
Work by J. Alden Weir is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Brandywine Museum of Art.
Chronology
- 1852J. Alden Weir born at West Point.
- 1852J. Alden Weir was born in 1852 at West Point.
- 1919J. Alden Weir died at New York City.
- 1919J. Alden Weir died in 1919 at New York City.
Sources
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“J. Alden Weir”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1284220: J. Alden Weir
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