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Alfred Gibson (1849–1924)

Photo credit: Royal Academy of Music

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On 26th June 1899, to mark Alfred Gibson’s 55th year, 187 of his past and present pupils made a presentation to him at 33 Great Pulteney Street, London, which included this portrait along with a Broadwood piano, a music stand and a silver-mounted conductor’s baton. He is shown three-quarter length, with his violin under his chin and the bow held downward in his right hand. He wears a black suit and mustard-coloured waistcoat, and has a large blond handlebar moustache. Herbert Olivier, the artist, was a close friend of Gibson’s and, during the sittings for the portrait, suggested also painting Gibson’s much-loved dog ‘Twig’, which he did. Alfred Gibson (1849–1924) was Professor at the Royal Academy of Music from 1895 to 1922.

Royal Academy of Music

London

Title

Alfred Gibson (1849–1924)

Date

1899

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 126 x W 102 cm

Accession number

2003.1055

Acquisition method

presented by Mr J. C. Gibson, 1935

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

H. A. Olivier 99

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