Edgar Giberne facts for kids
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Edgar Giberne
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| Born | 24 June 1850 Epsom, Surrey, UK
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| Died | 21 September 1889 (aged 39) Woodcote Park, Epsom, Surrey, UK
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| Occupation | Artist and illustrator |
| Years active | 1872–1889 |
| Known for | Sporting scenes |
Edgar Giberne (born June 24, 1850 – died September 21, 1889) was an English artist and illustrator. He came from a famous Huguenot family. Edgar's life was quite short, which limited how much art he could create. Besides being an artist, he was also a very enthusiastic cricket player.
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Edgar Giberne's Life Story
Edgar Giberne was born in Epsom, Surrey, England, on June 24, 1850. His father, George Giberne, was a judge in India. Edgar's family had a long history, tracing back to the Huguenots in France. His cousin, Agnes Giberne, was a well-known writer of children's books and science books.
Edgar's mother was Maria Smith. She was much younger than his father. Edgar had an older sister, Evelyn, and a younger sister, Isabel. Isabel later became a writer, too.
Growing Up and School
Even as a child, Edgar was a talented artist. He went to Rugby School in 1864. At school, he was known for his "remarkable taste and ability for drawing."
A Passion for Cricket
Edgar loved playing cricket. He played for his hometown team, Epsom, in the late 1870s. He also played for a special cricket team called the Incogniti. This team didn't have a home ground and traveled to play matches. Edgar was a good batsman for the Incogniti. He even served on the club's committee.
In 1889, the year he passed away, Edgar played 14 games for the Incogniti. He scored a total of 182 runs, with his highest score being 39 runs in one game. He was more of a batsman than a bowler.
Family Life
Edgar married Caroline Alexandra Buller on February 20, 1884, in Epsom. They had one child together, a son named Harold Buller Giberne, who was born in 1885. Harold later became a farmer.
His Art Studio and Passing
Edgar had his own art studio at his home in Kensington Square. In the summer of 1889, he held an art show there that was very well received.
Sadly, Edgar Giberne passed away on September 21, 1889, at his mother's house in Epsom. He was only 39 years old. He died from a sudden illness. After his death, some of his paintings and drawings were sold at an auction in London.
Years later, in 1922, a new window in St. Martin's church in Epsom was dedicated to Edgar and some of his family members.
Edgar Giberne's Artworks
Edgar Giberne was known for painting different kinds of scenes. Some people said he specialized in everyday home scenes. Others described him as painting people and general life, or even landscapes. His friends at Rugby School remembered that he especially loved painting animals.
Exhibitions and Famous Paintings
Edgar showed his art at the Royal Academy of Arts four times between 1877 and 1879. This was a big deal for artists back then. People said his works there showed he was a very promising artist. He also exhibited his paintings at other important galleries in London and Liverpool.
One of his paintings, "At Bay," was praised by a newspaper. It showed a tired stag hiding under a bridge, with hounds rushing towards it. The newspaper said Edgar captured the feelings of the animals very well. Some of his paintings were even used on postcards.
Illustrations in Books and Magazines
Edgar Giberne also worked as an illustrator. He created many pictures for popular magazines, including the Illustrated London News.
He also illustrated several books. Here are some of the books he helped bring to life with his drawings:
| Year | Author | Title | Publisher |
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| 1878 | George Whyte-Melville | Riding Recollections | Chapman & Hall, London |
| 1884 | Herman Charles Merivale | Binko's Blues. A tale for children of all growths | Chapman & Hall, London |
| 1887 | J. W. Fortescue | Records of stag-hunting on Exmoor | Chapman & Hall, London |
| 1887 | Agnes Giberne | Miss Con, or, All those Girls | J. Nisbet & Co, London |
| 1888 | R. M. Ballantyne | Blue lights : or Hot work in the Soudan | J. Nisbet & Co, London |
| 1889 | James Moray Brown | Powder, Spur, and Spear. A sporting medley | Chapman & Hall, London |
| 1889 | Cassell & Co. | The rivers of Great Britain. Rivers of the east coast. | Cassell & Co., London |
Examples of Book Illustrations
Here are some illustrations Edgar Giberne created for the book Binko's Blues: A tale for children of all growths from 1884.
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