Francis Gibbes b. 1815

Also known as F. B. Gibbes, F. B. Gibbs, Francis Blower Gibbes
  • Artist (Painter)
Gibbes's paintings were watercolours of well-known scenery in Victoria although he also showed views of picturesque places in NSW, New Zealand and Scotland. He was secretary of the Victorian Academy of Arts for 16 years.

watercolour painter, art teacher and settler, son of Captain Francis Blower Gibbes and Elizabeth Sarah, née Saffery, was born in Gretna Green, Scotland.

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Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011