Edward Burch RA (1730–1814) was an English artist and Royal Academician known for gem engraving and sculpture.
[1][2] Burch first worked as a waterman on the Thames.
[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.