Jane Eyre | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of Jane Eyre by G. P. Nerli | |
| Born | December 1874 |
| Died | 17 October 1952 |
| Resting place | Birkenhead-Glenfield Cemetery |
| 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.
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]
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