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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Gibb, John

Gibb, John, Artist, 56 Worcester Street, Christchurch. Mr. Gibb is one of the oldest and most prominent artists in New Zealand, and was born in Cumbernauld, Scotland, in 1831. He studied art under the late Mr. John Mackenzie, of Greenock, and afterwards exhibited for several years at the West of Scotland Institute and the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts. In 1876 he arrived in New Zealand, where he has ever since followed his profession. Mr. Gibb's special talent lies in the treatment of marine subjects. He has exhibited in almost every exhibition held in the colony. Mr. Gibb helped to promote the Canterbury Society of Arts, of which he is now one of the vice-presidents, and has sent pictures to each of its exhibitions. Visitors to the Christchurch Museum have an opportunity of seeing his fine painting, “Golden Sunset, Lyttelton Harbour,” which was purchased by the late Mr. George Gould, and presented to the city. Mr. Gibb painted some of the scenery of Mount Cook for Sir Thomas McIllraith, late Premier of Queensland, and a picture of Otira Gorge was bought by Lord Glasgow. Mr. Gibb has trained a large number of students, and when Lord Onslow was staying in Christchurch Lady Onslow took private lessons from him. One of his sons, Mr. W. Menzies Gibb, is now following his father's profession in Christchurch.