Life Of John Gibson, Sculptor (1870)

The Life of John Gibson, Sculptor is a biography written by Elizabeth Rigby Eastlake in 1870. The book chronicles the life and work of John Gibson, a prominent British neoclassical sculptor who lived from 1790 to 1866. The biography provides insights into Gibson's early life, his education in Rome, and his artistic career, which spanned over four decades. The book also includes detailed descriptions of Gibson's most famous works, such as the Tinted Venus and the Sleeping Shepherd Boy. Throughout the book, Eastlake provides a critical analysis of Gibson's artistic style, and highlights his contribution to the neoclassical movement in art. The biography also includes personal anecdotes and letters written by Gibson, which offer a glimpse into his personality and artistic process. Overall, The Life of John Gibson, Sculptor is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most important sculptors of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.