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.

Citations

  • Gibbney, H.J. and Smith, A.G. (eds) (1987), 'A Biographical Register 1788-1939’, Canberra, ACT.

  • Holden, R. (1988), 'Photography in Colonial Australia: The Mechanical Eye and the Illustrated Book’, Potts Point, New South Wales.

  • (18 December 1852), Argus, 1869-07-01, 1917-07-28.

  • Gibbons, William (1869), 'Air and Water Poisoning in Melbourne’, Melbourne, Vic.

Initial data sources

  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870