William Gibson (1644–1702) was an English miniature painter. He was a pupil and copyist of Lely.
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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 (1644-1702).
Image of Diane de Vere, Duchess of Albans (1695).
Death
He resided in the parish of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, and died of a "lethargy" in 1702, aged 58. He was buried at Richmond in Surrey.