The Border of the Farm by Julian Alden Weir

The Border of the FarmJ. Alden Weir (American, 1852–1919) Medium: Oil on cradled hardboard panelDimensions: 50 x 39.5 in.Frame Dimensions: 57.5 x 47.5 in.Signed: Twice lower right J. Alden Weir was a leading figure in early American Impressionism. Born in 1852, Weir trained at the National Academy School in New York and continued his studies in Europe at the École des Beaux-Arts under Jean-Léon Gérôme. His style evolved under the influence of outdoor painting sessions with Jules Bastien-Lepage and the works of James McNeill Whistler. A prominent advocate for modern art, Weir was a founding member of the Society of American Artists, which challenged traditional academic standards. He played a vital role in introducing avant-garde European art to the United States, organizing the pivotal 1913 Armory Show and promoting works by artists such as Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, and his friend Jules Bastien-Lepage. Weir also served as President of the National Academy of Design from 1915 to 1