Son of Robert Walter Weir, born at West Point, New York, and studied with his father and at the National Academy, New York. In 1861 he opened a studio in New York City and he became a member of the National Academy in 1866. John married Mary French on May 17, 1866 in West Point, NY., daughter of Rev. John W. French. Their daughter, Edith Dean Weir (wife of James De Wolf Perry) was also a well-known miniatures painter, studying under Lucia Fairchild Fuller.
In 1868 he studied abroad. After his return he served as the first director of the School of Fine Arts at Yale University (1869–1913).
He authored at least 2 books:
John Trumbull and his Works (1902)
Human Destiny in the Light of Revelation (1903)
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In 1868 he studied abroad. After his return he served as the first director of the School of Fine Arts at Yale University (1869–1913).
He authored at least 2 books:
John Trumbull and his Works (1902)
Human Destiny in the Light of Revelation (1903)
Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/john-ferguson-weir#ixzz3BRPmkWPk
Another great link to his work and detailed informtion:
http://www.answers.com/topic/john-ferguson-weir
Son of Robert Walter Weir, born at West Point, New York, and studied with his father and at the National Academy, New York. In 1861 he opened a studio in New York City and he became a member of the National Academy in 1866. John married Mary French on May 17, 1866 in West Point, NY., daughter of Rev. John W. French. Their daughter, Edith Dean Weir (wife of James De Wolf Perry) was also a well-known miniatures painter, studying under Lucia Fairchild Fuller.
In 1868 he studied abroad. After his return he served as the first director of the School of Fine Arts at Yale University (1869–1913).
He authored at least 2 books:
John Trumbull and his Works (1902)
Human Destiny in the Light of Revelation (1903)
Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/john-ferguson-weir#ixzz3BRPmkWPk
Another great link to his work and detailed informtion:
http://www.answers.com/topic/john-ferguson-weir
In 1868 he studied abroad. After his return he served as the first director of the School of Fine Arts at Yale University (1869–1913).
He authored at least 2 books:
John Trumbull and his Works (1902)
Human Destiny in the Light of Revelation (1903)
Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/john-ferguson-weir#ixzz3BRPmkWPk
Another great link to his work and detailed informtion:
http://www.answers.com/topic/john-ferguson-weir
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Dean of School of Fine Arts
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wonderful examples of his work : http://www.the-athenaeum.org/art/detail.php?ID=49103
