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

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

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.

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.

Collections

• Royal Academy of Arts
• Royal Collection
• Fitzwilliam Museum
• National Portrait Gallery, London
• Yale Center for British Art

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.

External links

• Artworks by or after Edward Burch at the Art UK site

• 1730 births
• 1814 deaths
• 18th-century English male artists
• 19th-century English male artists
• Royal Academicians
• Alumni of the Royal Academy Schools
• Artists from London