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.

painter, was born in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, one of the ten children of William Irvine and Grizel, née Clark, only five of whom survived beyond infancy.

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Staff Writer
Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011