Joseph Gibbs: A Victorian Portraitist Capturing Delicate Beauty Joseph Gibbs (1698 – 1788) remains a somewhat enigmatic figure in British art history, primarily recognized for his stunning portraits of young women—particularly Muriel Dorothy Windle. While overshadowed by contemporaries like Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds, Gibbs’ meticulous observation and masterful technique secured him a place among the leading artists of th…