People
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Meet the artists and family members who were inspired by Weir Farm and who left a lasting legacy for all to enjoy.
Julian Alden Weir (1852-1919)As the father of American Impressionism, Weir used new, international ideas about painting to change American art. 
Anna Baker Weir (1863-1892)Anna was muse, wife, and advocate of Julian Alden Weir before her untimely death at age 29. 
Ella Baker Weir (1852-1930)Ella was a serious world traveler before becoming the rock of the Weir family following the passing of her youngest sister, Anna. 
Albert Pinkham Ryder (1847-1917)Although Ryder preferred New York to the countryside, he was a frequent guest of the Weirs and enjoyed painting in the landscape. 
John Twachtman (1853-1902)Twachtman rented a home near the Branchville farm and spent the summer of 1888 with Weir, painting and etching the landscape. 
Childe Hassam (1859-1935)Arguably the most popular of the American Impressionists, Hassam and his wife were frequent visitors to Weir's Branchville farm. 
Mahonri Young (1877-1957)Mahonri married Weir's daughter Dorothy and moved to the farm in 1931; he made his most famous sculptures in his Weir Farm studio. 
Dorothy Weir Young (1890-1947)Weir's second daughter Dorothy continued her father's artistic legacy and and worked to preserve his inspiring story and work. 
Cora Weir Burlingham (1892-1986)Weir's youngest child Cora received 60-acres of the farm from her sister Dorothy in 1931. She was instrumental in shaping the landscape. 
Sperry Andrews (1917-2005)During his 48 year residency, Andrews made thousands of paintings of both interiors and exteriors of Weir Farm. 
Doris Andrews (1920-2003)An accomplished watercolorist, Doris was also a strong preservationist. Her work helped to preserve the farm as a national park. 
Brush with GreatnessVisit the online gallery to see paintings by artists who made Weir Farm their home, as well as renowned Impressionists who visited. |
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Last updated: April 24, 2018