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.
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Name
Francis Gibbes
Also known as:
  • F. B. Gibbes
  • F. B. Gibbs
  • Francis Blower Gibbes
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
Birth date
1815
Birth place
Gretna Green, Scotland, UK
Death date
2 March 1904
Death place
Fitzroy, Melbourne, Vic.
Burial place
St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC
Active Period
  • c.1856 - c.1888
Arrival
  • c.1840
Residence
  • c.1880 - c.1885 New Zealand
  • 1877 - 1904 David Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1856 - 1904 Melbourne, Vic.
  • c.1840 - c.1856 New South Wales
  • c.1815 - c.1840 Scotland, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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