John Gibson

Sculptor
BIRTHDAY
June 19,1790
Birthplace
Wales
Age
Jan 27,1866,age 75
Birth Sign
Gemini
BIRTHDAY
June 19,1790 (age Jan 27,1866,age 75)
Birthplace
Wales

About

Welsh Neoclassical sculptor who spent the majority of his career in Italy.

Before Fame

He apprenticed with a cabinetmaker and disliked it enough to ask to be changed to woodcarving.

Trivia

He is best known for his works Queen Victoria, Supported by Justice and Clemency, and Hunter and Dog.

Family Life

His father was a market gardener.

Associated With

He and Howard Marks were both from Wales.