James Gibbs
(1682-1754), ArchitectEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 11 portraits
Artist associated with 1 portrait
One of Britain's most influential architects. Born in Scotland, he studied architecture in Scotland and Italy. He moved to London in 1708, and attracted the notice of the Earl of Mar. In 1713, with the help of Mar, Gibbs became joint surveyor, with Nicholas Hawksmoor, for the new churches to be built under the Act for Fifty New Churches.
'A Conversation of Virtuosis...at the Kings Arms'
by Gawen Hamilton
oil on canvas, 1735
On display in Room 8 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1384
by John Michael Williams
oil on canvas, circa 1737-1740
NPG 504
by Peter Pelham, after Hans Hysing
mezzotint, 1720s-1740s
NPG D27615
by Peter Pelham, after Hans Hysing
mezzotint, 1720s-1740s
NPG D27616
by Peter Pelham, sold by Edward Cooper, after Hans Hysing
mezzotint, 1727 or before
NPG D2761
by Bernard Baron, after William Hogarth
line engraving, 1747
NPG D34450
by Bernard Baron, after William Hogarth
line engraving, 1747
NPG D34495
by Bernard Baron, after William Hogarth
line engraving, 1750
NPG D34496
by James Macardell, after William Hogarth
mezzotint and line engraving, circa 1750-1775
NPG D20312
by James Macardell, after John Michael Williams
mezzotint, (circa 1752)
NPG D2432
by James Macardell, after John Michael Williams
mezzotint, (circa 1752)
NPG D19121
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