Jane Eyre (New Zealand artist)

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

Jane Eyre
Portrait of Jane Eyre by G. P. Nerli
BornDecember 1874
Died17 October 1952
Resting placeBirkenhead-Glenfield Cemetery
EducationElam School of Fine Arts, G. P. Nerli

Biography

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Jane Eyre was born in Auckland in December 1874.[1][2]

She studied at Elam School of Art in Auckland, and later taught at there.[2] From 1899-1902, she was successful in several Kensington Art Examinations.[3][4] 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.[2][5]

She exhibited at the Auckland Society of Art from 1895 until 1927.[2] She won a silver medal for a study in monochrome.[2] She is represented at both the Leys Institute and the Hocken Collections. [2]

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

References

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  1. ^ New Zealand, Birth Index, 1840-1950
  2. ^ a b c d e f Platts, Una (1980). Nineteenth century New Zealand artists : a guide & handbook. Christchurch: Avon Fine Prints Limited. p. 89.
  3. ^ "KENSINGTON ART EXAMINATIONS". AUCKLAND STAR. Vol. XXX, no. 86. 13 April 1899. p. 8.
  4. ^ "The Elam School of Art". Auckland Star. Vol. XXXIII, no. 238. 7 October 1902. p. 3.
  5. ^ "Portrait of Jane Eyre". Auckland Art Gallery. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  6. ^ Council, Auckland. "Find a burial or cremation record". Auckland Council. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
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