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John Irvine b. 1805

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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.

Orkney Library, Kirkwall, Scotland, UK
Shetland Museum, Lerwick, UK
Scottish National Gallery and Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Hocken Library and Early Settlers Association Museum, Dunedin, NZ
Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, SA

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National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT

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John Irvine b. 1805

Orkney Library, Kirkwall, Scotland, UK

Shetland Museum, Lerwick, UK

Scottish National Gallery and Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Hocken Library and Early Settlers Association Museum, Dunedin, NZ

Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, SA

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT

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