Birch, William Russell, 1755-1834

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From the description of Autograph letter signed : 41 Albert Gate, Knightsbridge, S.W., London, to Mary Frances Ronalds, 1900 Nov. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125577

William Russell Birch was a miniaturist, enamel painter, engraver, and etcher. Born in Warwickshire, England, in 1755, he emigrated to Philadelphia in 1794, and there he died in 1834. His sons Thomas and George were also artists. William and Thomas worked together for a short while and printed a series of engravings entitled Views of Philadelphia. William later published another series entitled Country Seats of America.

From the description of The life of William Russell Birch, enamel painter, written by himself [microform] : with a list of his copys [sic] on enamel (by desire) from the pencil of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the master he studied under, with a short detail upon enamel painting [typescript, microform]. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261233386

From the guide to the The life of William Russell Birch, enamel painter, written by himself : with a list of his copys [sic] on enamel (by desire) from the pencil of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the master he studied under, with a short detail upon enamel painting [typescript], (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Enamel painter, miniaturist, engraver, etcher, publisher; Philadelphia, Pa.

Born in England.

From the description of The life and anecdotes of William Russell Birch, enamel painter / William Russell Birch. [ca. 1800] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81491333

Enamel painter, miniaturist, engraver, etcher, publisher; Philadelphia, Pa.

Born in England.

From the description of William Russell Birch subscription lists, 1798-1802. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81874668

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creatorOf Birch, William A. Autograph letter signed : 41 Albert Gate, Knightsbridge, S.W., London, to Mary Frances Ronalds, 1900 Nov. 27. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Birch, William Russell, 1755-1834. The life of William Russell Birch, enamel painter, written by himself [microform] : with a list of his copys [sic] on enamel (by desire) from the pencil of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the master he studied under, with a short detail upon enamel painting [typescript, microform]. Winterthur Library
referencedIn Birch, William, 1755- : [miscellaneous ephemeral material]. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
referencedIn The Robert Cushman Butler Collection of Theatrical Illustrations Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
referencedIn Boswell's Life of Johnson : including Boswell's Journal of a tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a journey into North Wales, edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1464-1897 (inclusive), 1724-1874 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Cogdell, John S. (John Stevens), 1778-1847. Diaries and letter books, 1808-1841. Winterthur Library
creatorOf Prints Collection, 1500-2000 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Hart, Charles Henry, 1847-1918,. Miscellaneous artists' letters, receipts and exhibition announcements, 1731-1901. Archives of American Art
referencedIn Philadelphia dissected : or the metropolis of America subscription list, 1800. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
creatorOf The life and anecdotes of William Russell Birch, enamel painter / William Russell Birch Archives of American Art
referencedIn Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Thomas Jefferson letter to William Temple Franklin [manuscript] 1790 July 25. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Birch, William Russell, 1755-1834. Artwork : of Monticello and Thomas Jefferson [art original], n.d. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf The life of William Russell Birch, enamel painter, written by himself : with a list of his copys [sic] on enamel (by desire) from the pencil of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the master he studied under, with a short detail upon enamel painting [typescript] New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf William Russell Birch subscription lists Archives of American Art
creatorOf Birch, William Russell, 1755-1834. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
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associatedWith Birch family family
associatedWith Birch family. family
associatedWith Boas, Franz, 1858-1942 person
associatedWith Bodmer, Karl, 1809-1893 person
associatedWith Boswell, James, 1740-1795 person
associatedWith Cogdell, John S. (John Stevens), 1778-1847. person
associatedWith Eastman, Seth, 1808-1875 person
associatedWith Hart, Charles Henry, 1847-1918, person
associatedWith Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. person
associatedWith Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. person
associatedWith Ronalds, Mary Frances, d. 1916, person
associatedWith Russell, William. person
associatedWith Speck, Frank Gouldsmith, 1881-1950 person
associatedWith Wallace, Paul A. W. person
associatedWith West, Benjamin, 1730-1813 person
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Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
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Algonquian Indians
Art, American
Cheyenne Indians
Creek Indians
Dakota Indians
Delaware Indians
Eastern Woodlands Indians
Enamel and enameling
Enamel and enameling
Enamelers
Engravers
Eskimos
Etchers
Indians of North America
Iroquois Indians
Isleta Indians
Kiowa Indians
Minature painters
Narraganett Indians
Omaha Indians
Osage Indians
Plains Indians
Powhatan Indians
Shawnee Indians
Southeast Indians
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Birth 1755-04-09

Death 1834-08-07

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