William Gibbons b. 1825

Also known as William Sydney Gibbons
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
William Gibbons was an avid and analytical chemist whose educational drawings were used later to illustrate his book. He also gained a reputation as an editor and founded Melbourne Punch in 1855.
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Name
William Gibbons
Also known as William Sydney Gibbons
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • chemist (ANZSIC code: 4271)
  • editor (ANZSIC code: J)
Birth date
1825
Birth place
London, England, UK
Death date
23 July 1917
Active Period
  • 1852 - 1866
Residence
  • c.1825 London, England, UK
  • 5 Collins Street East, Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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References [<ExternalResource: Gibbney, H.J. and Smith, A.G. (eds) (1987), 'A Biographical Register 1788-1939', Canberra, ACT.>, <ExternalResource: Holden, R. (1988), 'Photography in Colonial Australia: The Mechanical Eye and the Illustrated Book', Potts Point, New South Wales.>, <ExternalResource: (18 December 1852), Argus, 1869-07-01, 1917-07-28.>, <ExternalResource: Gibbons, William (1869), 'Air and Water Poisoning in Melbourne', Melbourne, Vic.>]