About Jane Eyre
Lived 1874 – 1953 (aged 78–79). Jane Eyre was a New Zealand artist, teacher, painter, sculptor and enameler.
Jane Eyre (December 1874 – 17 October 1952) was a New Zealand artist and teacher based in Auckland.
Biography Jane Eyre was born in Auckland in December 1874. 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.
She exhibited at the Auckland Society of Art from 1895 until 1927.
She died on 17 October 1952 and was buried at the Birkenhead-Glenfield Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jane Eyre?
New Zealand artist and teacher (1875-1953)
When was Jane Eyre born?
Jane Eyre was born on 22 October 1874 in Auckland.
When did Jane Eyre die?
Jane Eyre died in 1953.
What was Jane Eyre's occupation?
Jane Eyre was an artist, teacher, painter, sculptor and enameler.
What nationality was Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jane Eyre (New Zealand artist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jane Eyre. https://biography.guide/jane-eyre/
MLA: "Jane Eyre." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jane-eyre/.
Chicago: "Jane Eyre." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jane-eyre/.
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