Edward Burch (1730–1814) was an English artist and Royal Academician known as a gem engraver, medalist and sculpture, particularly of wax modelling.
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 his death on the 11 February 1814.
Collections Royal Academy of Arts Royal Collection Fitzwilliam Museum National Portrait Gallery, London Yale Center for British Art
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