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1817 Blackheath, Surrey, England - 1897. Known for: History, portrait and figure painting, illustration, wood cuts.
Sir John Gilbert (b.1817 / d. 1897). Gilbert was born on July 21, 1817 in Blackheath, Surrey. He was a self taught painter. Gilbert had an internship with a real-estate firm while teaching himself... Read full biography
Sir John Gilbert (b.1817 / d. 1897). Gilbert was born on July 21, 1817 in Blackheath, Surrey. He was a self taught painter. Gilbert had an internship with a real-estate firm while teaching himself the art of copy prints. He was given the nickname the "Scott of Painting.". Gilbert was unable to... Read full biography
Sir John Gilbert (b.1817 / d. 1897). Gilbert was born on July 21, 1817 in Blackheath, Surrey. He was a self taught painter. Gilbert had an internship with a real-estate firm while teaching himself the art of copy prints. He was given the nickname the "Scott of Painting.". Gilbert was unable to attend the Royal Academy schools. Despite this, he mastered oils, watercolors and had many exhibitions. From 1836 he exhibited at the Society of British Artists, and at the RA from 1838. He began to learn... Read full biography
Sir John Gilbert (b.1817 / d. 1897). Gilbert was born on July 21, 1817 in Blackheath, Surrey. He was a self taught painter. Gilbert had an internship with a real-estate firm while teaching himself the art of copy prints. He was given the nickname the "Scott of Painting.". Gilbert was unable to attend the Royal Academy schools. Despite this, he mastered oils, watercolors and had many exhibitions. From 1836 he exhibited at the Society of British Artists, and at the RA from 1838. He began to learn woodcarving due to the advise of artist Thomas Sheepshanks and William Mulready. Doing illustrations , Gilbert first worked at Punch Magazine and then at Illustration London News. His many woodcarvings were shown in The London Journal. Gilbert also... Read full biography
Sir John Gilbert (b.1817 / d. 1897). Gilbert was born on July 21, 1817 in Blackheath, Surrey. He was a self taught painter. Gilbert had an internship with a real-estate firm while teaching himself the art of copy prints. He was given the nickname the "Scott of Painting.". Gilbert was unable to attend the Royal Academy schools. Despite this, he mastered oils, watercolors and had many exhibitions. From 1836 he exhibited at the Society of British Artists, and at the RA from 1838. He began to learn woodcarving due to the advise of artist Thomas Sheepshanks and William Mulready. Doing illustrations , Gilbert first worked at Punch Magazine and then at Illustration London News. His many woodcarvings were shown in The London Journal. Gilbert also illustrated nearly 750 drawings for may English poets, including Wil... Read full biography
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Art Method
- •Book Illustration
- •Easel Painting
- •Illustration, Illustrator
Art Media
- •Engraving, Engraver
- •Mixed Media, Multi Media and/or Multli Styles
- •Oil Paint
- •Pen and Ink Drawing
- •Watercolor/Watercolour
Exhibition of Art Association
- •Boston Art Club-
- •Royal Society of British Artists-
Exhibition By An Art School
- •Royal Academy of the Arts, England