GIBB, WILLIAM MENZIES (1859-1931) was born at Innellan, on the banks of the Clyde, the son of John Gibb, a Clydeside seascape painter. At the age of 15 he came with his parents to Canterbury. He had already begun his study of art under his father and at the Dunoon Academy and continued them in New Zealand. He went to Melbourne at the age of 17 to work in the National Gallery and exhibited there at the age of 18. On returning to Christchurch he rapidly gained a reputation as a landscape artist. His father was a foundation member of the Canterbury Art Society and the son exhibited there consistently until in 1914 his work was crowned by his election as president of the society. He was one of the most notable landscape painters of New Zealand and his works are hung in most of the public galleries, including four in Canterbury. Gibb did not go in for large canvases. He painted faithfully as he saw; his technique was dependable, and his brushwork and tonal shading were meticulous. He married (1890) Robina, daughter of Robert Menzies. He died on 26 Jul 1931.

The Press and Star-Sun, 27 Jul 1931.

Reference: Volume 1, page 163

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