About John Syer
Lived 1815 – 1885 (aged 69–70). John Syer was a British painter and lithographer.
John Syer (1815–1885) was an English painter. He painted landscape in a style formed chiefly upon that of William Muller, but failed as a colourist.
Grave of John Syer in Highgate CemeteryHe died in July, 1885 and was buried in a family grave on the eastern side of Highgate Cemetery in London.
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Who was John Syer?
British artist (1815–1885)
When was John Syer born?
John Syer was born in 1815 in Atherstone.
When did John Syer die?
John Syer died on 1 July 1885 in Exeter.
What was John Syer's occupation?
John Syer was a painter and lithographer.
What nationality was John Syer?
John Syer was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Syer. https://biography.guide/john-syer/
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