Robert Gibbings (1889 - 1958)

RA Collection: People and Organisations

An Irish artist and author who was most noted for his work as a wood engraver and sculptor, and for his books on travel and natural history. Along with Noel Rooke he was one of the founder members of the Society of Wood Engravers in 1920, and was a major influence in the revival of wood engraving in the twentieth century.

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Born: 23 March 1889 in Ireland

Died: 19 January 1958

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