IRVINE, John RSA 1805–1888

Born Lenwick, Scotland: studied Edinburgh 1826–28 and in London at the RA with Etty and Maclise as fellow students. In 1828 won medal, 1834 was associate of the Royal Scottish Academy; exhibited RA, specialising in portraits. Emigrated to Australia to join his son in Melbourne: while in Adelaide he painted Sturt, the explorer. In 1863 settled in Dunedin as a professional artist, painted portraits of many members of the Provincial Council, made engravings and lithographs for the Otago Witness. 1864 visited Christ-church to paint portrait commissions. Listed as Dunedin artist 1864–86. Exhibited: OAS 1876–87, was President 1876–79; NZ Exhibition Dunedin 1865. Represented: Hocken.