A Journey from the Clyde to the Canterbury Plains The life of John H. Gibb was a profound odyssey of light and landscape, spanning two hemispheres and two vastly different worlds. Born in 1831 in Cumbernauld, Scotland, Gibb’s early years were steeped in the rugged beauty of his homeland. His artistic journey began under the watchful eye of masters in Scotland, receiving formal tuition in the studio of John McKenzie of Green and during…