Jane Eyre (New Zealand artist) explained

Death Date:17 October 1952
Resting Place:Birkenhead-Glenfield Cemetery
Birth Date:December 1874
Birth Place:Auckland
Death Place:Auckland
Education:Elam School of Fine Arts, G. P. Nerli

Jane Eyre (December 1874-17 October 1952) was a New Zealand artist and teacher based in Auckland.

Biography

Jane Eyre was born in Auckland in December 1874.[1]

She studied at Elam School of Art in Auckland, and later taught at there. From 1899-1902, she was successful in several Kensington Art Examinations.[2] [3] In 1897, she studied under G. P. Nerli when he was in Auckland and sat for a portrait, which is now held in the Auckland Art Gallery.[4]

She exhibited at the Auckland Society of Art from 1895 until 1927. She won a silver medal for a study in monochrome. She is represented at both the Leys Institute and the Hocken Collections. [5]

She died on 17 October 1952 and was buried at the Birkenhead-Glenfield Cemetery.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. New Zealand, Birth Index, 1840-1950
  2. News: 13 April 1899 . KENSINGTON ART EXAMINATIONS . XXX . 8 . AUCKLAND STAR . 86 .
  3. News: 7 October 1902 . The Elam School of Art . XXXIII . 3 . Auckland Star . 238 .
  4. Web site: Portrait of Jane Eyre . 2023-12-30 . Auckland Art Gallery . en.
  5. Book: Platts, Una . Nineteenth century New Zealand artists : a guide & handbook . 1980 . Avon Fine Prints Limited . Christchurch . 89.
  6. Web site: Council . Auckland . Find a burial or cremation record . 2023-12-30 . Auckland Council . en.