Annette Wickham Boeken

Born in Gyffin, near Conway, Wales, John Gibson (1790-1866), arrived in Rome in 1817 and entered the workshop of Europe's pre-eminent sculptor: Antonio Canova. This publication highlights Gibson's sculptures in such collections as the National Portrait Gallery, the British Museum, Westminster Abbey, Parliament and the Royal Collection.

The weirdest and most wonderful moments from the history of the Royal Academy of Arts are brought together in this charming book, including stories about such artists as George Stubbs, John Constable, Joshua Reynolds, Angelica Kauffmann, J. M. W. Turner and David Hockney.

Pioneering history painter, innovative portraitist and one of two women among the founders of the Royal Academy.