Background
Gibson, George was born on October 16, 1904 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Came to the United States, 1930. Son of George and Elizabeth Lawson (Gilchrist) Gibson.
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George Gibson, British scenic art director. Recipient Life Achievements in Arts award Laguna (California) Art Museum Historical Collections Council, 1991. Fellow National Academy (National Academy award 1959); member National Watercolor Society (life, secretary, vice president, president, American chapter Verda McCracken award 1972, California chapter 1st award 1953), American Watercolor Society.
Education
Student, Edinburgh College Art, Scotland, 1925. Student, Glasgow School Art, Scotland, 1925. Student, W.E. Gloyer, Scotland, 1928.
Student, F. Tolles Chamberlain, Pasadena, California, 1938.
Career
Scenic art director Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, Culver City, California, 1934-1969. Artist, from 1969.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow National Academy (National Academy award 1959). Member National Watercolor Society (life, secretary, vice president, president, American chapter Verda McCracken award 1972, California chapter 1st award 1953), American Watercolor Society.
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Connections
Married Alice Carolyn Milligan, August 9, 1908. 1 child, Jean.
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Nationality
British -
Ethnicity
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Religion
Protestant
Education
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1925
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1925
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1928
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1938
Career
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1934 - 1969