John Gibson (1790-1866), Sculptor
Sitter in 25 portraits
Artist associated with 12 portraits
John Gibson, a sculptor who had no formal training, arrived in Rome in 1817 to become an apprentice in the studio of Antonio Canova, Italy's leading sculptor. It was there that he met fellow apprentice, Richard James Wyatt who became a life-long friend. Establishing a studio together, the two would begin the working day with breakfast at Caffé Greco, the regular haunt of the British academy members. Drawing his inspiration from Rome's plethora of antique sculptures, Gibson gradually perfected a distinct neoclassical style that would make his name in both Rome and London. The Royal Academy elected Gibson a Royal Academician in 1836.
by John Gibson
pencil, 1825
NPG 3944(31)
by John Gibson
plaster cast of bust, 1828
On display in the Sculpture Gallery at Bodelwyddan Castle
NPG 1950
by John Gibson
marble bust, 1840
On display in the Sculpture Gallery at Bodelwyddan Castle
NPG 953
Anna Brownell Jameson (née Murphy)
by John Gibson
marble bust, 1862
On display in the Watts Hall of Fame at Bodelwyddan Castle
NPG 689
by Mary Dawson Turner (née Palgrave), after a marble relief by John Gibson
etching, (1813)
NPG D5839
by Domenico da Roma Marchetti (Domenico Merchetti), published by L. Camia, after John Gibson
line engraving, mid 19th century
NPG D36413
by Richard James Lane, after John Gibson
lithograph, 1842
NPG D38816
by Richard James Lane, after John Gibson
lithograph, 1842
NPG D21987
by Richard James Lane, after John Gibson
lithograph, 1842
NPG D22295
by Maxim Gauci, printed by Francis Moser, published by Colnaghi & Co, after a marble relief by John Gibson
lithograph, published 15 December 1819 (1813)
NPG D39869
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