Edward Burch

Edward Burch RA (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 11 February 1814, just seven days before his death on the 18 February 1814.