Edward Bird

Edward Bird (1772–1819) was a British painter.

Also recorded as Bird of Bristol; Edward Bird of Bristol; R.A. Bird; of Bristol Bird; Bird.

Edward Bird in brief

Born
1772
Died
1819
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Wolverhampton
Contents

Overview

Born at Wolverhampton in 1772, died at Bristol in 1819.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is genre art. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history and genre.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Birmingham, Bristol and London. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.

Work by Edward Bird is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Auckland Art Gallery, Tate, Australian National Maritime Museum and Musée Cognacq-Jay.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Edward Bird”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3048463: Edward Bird

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