| Birth name | Edward Burch |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 1730 |
| Birth place | London, England, Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Death date | 11 February 1814 (aged 84) |
| Known for | Sculpture · gem engraving |
| Website | Edward Burch – Art UK |
Edward Burch (1730–1814) was an English artist and Royal Academician known as a gem engraver, medalist and sculpture, particularly of wax modelling.[1][2]
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 his death on the 11 February 1814.[1]
Collections
- Royal Academy of Arts[1]
- Royal Collection
- Fitzwilliam Museum
- National Portrait Gallery, London[5]
- Yale Center for British Art
References
- ^ "Edward Burch | Artist | Royal Academy of Arts". Royal Academy of Arts. Archived 25 May 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "Burch, Edward, 1730–1814 | Art UK". Art UK. Archived 25 May 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "Edward Burch | Collections Online | British Museum". British Museum. Archived 26 May 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Edward Burch | National Galleries of Scotland". National Galleries of Scotland. Archived 25 May 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "Edward Burch - Person - National Portrait Gallery". National Portrait Gallery, London. Archived 25 May 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 May 2024.