Andrew Birrell (c.1770 - c.1820)
RA Collection: People and Organisations
Engraver and publisher. Born Edinburgh where apprenticed in 1769 (see Maxted). In London by 1785, where remained. Worked for publisher Edward Harding (q.v.) in the 1790s. Birrell’s name is on an allegorical print referring to the La Martinière school in Calcutta, which was established by bequest in 1800 but due to litigation, only opened in 1836. This suggests that he may have been active into the 1830s. [From: British Museum website]
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Born: c.1770 in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died: c.1820
Nationality: British
Gender: Male
Works by Andrew Birrell in the RA Collection
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Associated books
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James Thomson
The seasons by James Thomson; with new and original notes embellished with sixteen elegant engravings designed by C. Ansell and engraved by A. Birrell, to which is prefixed the life of the author. - London: [1792]
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The Copper Plate Magazine, or Monthly Cabinet of Picturesque Prints, consisting of Sublime and Interesting Views in Great Britain and Ireland, beautifully engraved by the most eminent artists from the paintings and drawings of the first masters. Vol. I [V]. - London: [1792-1802]
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Dr John Langhorne
The fables of flora - London: MDCCXCIV [1794]
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