John Eyre

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"Sydney Cove", a watercolor painting produced by Eyre in 1806.
"Sydney Cove", a watercolor painting produced by Eyre in 1806.

John Eyre (1771-1812) was an early Australian painter and engraver. A transported convict, Eyre generally focused on urban scenes, giving his creative output value not only as works of art but also as historical records.