John Gibson
John Gibson was a Welsh painter and sculptor (1790–1866). He died in Rome.
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John Gibson

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- Born
- 1790
- Died
- 1866 · Rome.
- Nationality
- Wales · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupation
- painter · sculptor
- Fields
- art of sculpture
- Languages
- English
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John Gibson was a Welsh painter and sculptor (1790–1866). He died in Rome.
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The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. Places of work recorded in the authority are Liverpool, London and Paris. Work by John Gibson is recorded in the collections of Tate, National Galleries Scotland and Yale Center for British Art.

A portrait from the Welsh Portrait Collection at the National Library of Wales. Depicted person: John Gibson – Welsh sculptor (1790-1866)
Cecilia Melanie Beresford · This image is available from the National Library of Wales You can view this image in its original context on the NLW Catalogue

A portrait from the Welsh Portrait Collection at the National Library of Wales. Depicted person: John Gibson – Welsh sculptor (1790-1866)
Daniel John Pound · This image is available from the National Library of Wales You can view this image in its original context on the NLW Catalogue
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1790
John Gibson born.
1866
John Gibson died at Rome.
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John Gibson worked in art of sculpture. He belonged to Royal Academy of Arts. He worked at Liverpool, London, Paris and Rome. Recorded as painter and sculptor.
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