early life and education charles marsh webb (nash) gilbert, a self-taught australian sculptor, was born in 1867 at cockatoo, victoria. his life's trajectory is a testament to perseverance and innate talent. despite facing adversity from an early age, with his father passing away when he was just two months old, gilbert's determination only grew stronger. artistic career charles marsh webb (nash) gilbert's work was initially all in marble until he began experimenting with casting in bronze, which he mastered despite the difficulties he faced. he created portrait heads in bronze of notable fig…