John Irvine b. 1805

  • Artist (Painter)
As a painter and portraitist, John Irvine made a name for himself in Scotland as well as Adelaide and Dunedin. Actively involved in art societies, his portraits showed a romantic flair, while those of women and children were considered among his best.
Name
John Irvine
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
1805
Birth place
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
Death date
1888
Death place
Dunedin, NZ
Active Period
  • c.1826 - c.1883
Arrival
  • 1859
Residence
  • c.1863 - c.1888 Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Adelaide, SA
  • Dorcas Street, Emerald Hill (South Melbourne), Vic.
  • Lang Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Vic.
  • c.1859 Melbourne, Vic.
  • c.1830 France
  • 1826 - 1828 London, England, UK
  • c.1825 Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870