May Gibbs b. 17 January 1877

Also known as Cecilia May Gibbs
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Creator of the famous tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, the Gumnut babies, Gibbs began her career as a cartoonist and hoped to be recognised as an exhibiting painter. She travelled to London whenever she could to study and improve her technique. Not especially social with other artists (although she did exhibit regularly), she would become better known for enchanting the public with her charming illustrated works.
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exhibited at
Australian in Black & White (the most public art)
Date
1999
Place
State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Society of Women Painters exhibition
Date
1921
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Society of Women Painters exhibition
Date
1920
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition

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