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.
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