William Gibson (painter)
William Gibson was an English miniature painter. He was a pupil and copyist of Lely.
Biography
Early life and career
William Gibson was nephew of Richard Gibson, the dwarf, from whom he received instruction. He was also a pupil of Sir Peter Lely, and was very successful in his copies of Lely's works. He attained great eminence as a miniature painter, and was largely employed by the nobility. At the sale of Lely's collection of prints and drawings by the old masters, Gibson bought a great number, and added considerably to them by subsequent purchases.Some of his works are
- Image for Louise Renée de Kerouaille, Duchess D'Aubigny and First Duchess of Portsmouth.
- Image of Diane de Vere, Duchess of Albans.