Edward Burch

Edward Burch RA (1730–1814) was an English artist and Royal Academician known for gem engraving and sculpture.[1][2]

Edward Burch
RA
Born
Edward Burch

1730 (1730)
London, England, United Kingdom
Died18 February 1814(1814-02-18) (aged 83–84)
Education
Known for
ChildrenHenry Jacob Burch
Elected
WebsiteEdward Burch – Art UK

Burch first worked as a waterman on the Thames. Self-taught miniaturist and seal-engraver.[3]

In 1788 Burch was appointed engraver to King George III and the Duke of York. He also modelled wax portraits for James Tassie and for Josiah Wedgwood.[4]

Burch served as the librarian of the Royal Academy of Arts from 1794, until 11 February 1814, just seven days before his death on the 18 February 1814.[1]

Collections

References
  1. "Edward Burch | Artist | Royal Academy of Arts". Royal Academy of Arts. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  2. "Burch, Edward, 1730–1814 | Art UK". Art UK. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  3. "Edward Burch | Collections Online | British Museum". British Museum. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  4. "Edward Burch | National Galleries of Scotland". National Galleries of Scotland. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  5. "Edward Burch - Person - National Portrait Gallery". National Portrait Gallery, London. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
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