Walter A. Weber, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Walter A. Weber

Date of Birth: 23-May-1906

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 10-Jan-1979

Profession: naturalist, ornithologist, designer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Walter A. Weber

  • Walter Alois Weber (May 23, 1906 - January 10, 1979) was an American mammalogist, animal artist, and illustrator for National Geographic.
  • He was noted for his colorful and realistic-looking sketches and paintings of animals, particularly wild cats, Alaska Peninsula brown bears, American black bears, coyotes, and dog breeds, including retrievers, hounds, and sporting dogs.
  • He also painted portraits of many other birds, mammals, and reptiles.
  • His work in the National Geographic caught the public's attention from 1939 to 1968.
  • In 1967, he was given the Conservation Service Award.

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