Robert Walter Weir (1803 - 1889): Hudson River School Painter & West Point Educator Robert Walter Weir was a pivotal figure in American art history, recognized primarily as an artist of the Hudson River School and for his transformative role as instructor at the United States Military Academy. Born June 18, 1803, in New York City, Weir’s life unfolded against the backdrop of burgeoning artistic innovation and national identity formati…