About James Nairn
Lived 1859 – 1904 (aged 44). James Nairn was a New Zealand painter.
Group portrait of students at the Wellington School of Design. James Nairn and Mabel Hill at far left. Woman posing with skeleton's arm around her shoulder is Mary Elizabeth Tripe.
James McLauchlan Nairn (18 November 1859 – 22 February 1904) was a New Zealand painter who (along with G. P. Nerli) strongly influenced New Zealand painting in the late 19th century. He believed in en plein air or painting outdoors. He was 44.
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Who was James Nairn?
Scottish born New Zealand painter and teacher (1859-1904)
When was James Nairn born?
James Nairn was born on 18 November 1859 in Glasgow.
When did James Nairn die?
James Nairn died on 2 February 1904 in Wellington.
What was James Nairn's occupation?
James Nairn was a painter.
What nationality was James Nairn?
James Nairn was New Zealand.
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