John Gibson R.A.
The World of the Master Sculptors
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Publication
2012 - Countyvise, Birkenhead, Wirral, UK
Language
English
Word Count
42,250 words, Guess
Page Count
169 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL39476132M
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Description
Many of John Gibson sculptures are in The Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool UK, including the famous Tinted Venus. Gibson was apprenticed in Liverpool And moved to Rome where he was taught by the finest sculptors in the city. A favourite of Queen Victoria several sculptures are in Buckingham Palace. Sculpted famous figures of the day and later in his career taught Vinny Reames (The New York Angel of the Waters) and Harriet Hosmer among others. Quite funny in places where Gibson’s eccentricities come the fore.
Description
This book is the only contemporary work on the life of John Gibson.
First Sentence
John Gibson was born in 1790 in the shadow of Conway Castle and was baptized in St Mary’s and All Saints, Conway, the local church of the parish of a Gyffin, on June 19th of the same year.
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