William Gibson

William Gibson (1644–1702) was an English miniature painter. He was a pupil and copyist of Lely.

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.