Harrison Weir
British artist (1824-1906)
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Summary
Harrison Weir was born on May 5, 1824[1], in Lewes[2]. He died on January 3, 1906[3]. He worked as a painter[4], writer[5], printmaker[6], illustrator[7], and copper engraver[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Mother: Q140227868[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Field of work: book illustration[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Harrison Weir[14]
- Family name: Weir[15]
- Given name: Harrison[16]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[17], Library of the World's Best Literature[18], website[19], The Encyclopedia Americana[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Commons Creator page: Harrison Weir[22]
- Sibling: John Jenner Weir[23]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[24]
- Has works in the collection: Art Institute of Chicago[25]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[26]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[27]
Why It Matters
Harrison Weir is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Harrison Weir born?
Harrison Weir was born in Lewes[2].
Who were Harrison Weir's parents?
Harrison Weir's mother was Q140227868[10].
What did Harrison Weir do for work?
Harrison Weir worked as a painter[4], writer[5], printmaker[6], illustrator[7], and copper engraver[8].