John Eyre b. 1771

  • Artist (Painter)
One of the convict artists, Eyre produced watercolour views of Sydney, outstanding for their detailed precision. His pictures were an outstanding success, selling in 1814 for £9 each.
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Name
John Eyre
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • House number painter (ANZSIC code: 3244)
Birth date
1771
Birth place
Coventry, England, UK
Active Period
  • 1807 - 1812
Arrival
  • 14 December 1801
Residence
  • 14 December 1801 - 1815 Sydney, NSW
Training
  • Studied under Joseph Barnes
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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Other occupations
  • House number painter (ANZSIC code: 3244)
  • House number painter (ANZSIC code: 3244)
Arrivals
  • 14 December 1801
  • 14 December 1801
Related people
  • Chapman, William Neate (associate of)
  • Eyre, Thomas (child of)
  • Bligh, (associate of)
  • Mann, David Dickinson (associate of)
  • West, Absalom (associate of)
  • Chapman, William Neate (associate of)
  • Eyre, Thomas (child of)
  • Bligh, (associate of)
  • Mann, David Dickinson (associate of)
  • West, Absalom (associate of)
Related works
  • Views of Norfolk Island (creator of)
  • Views of Norfolk Island (creator of)
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