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Edward Francisco Burney

(1760-1848), Artist and cousin of Frances d'Arblay ('Fanny Burney')

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Artist associated with 19 portraits
Edward Burney came from a family prominent in the arts. His uncle was the musicologist Dr Charles Burney and his cousin the writer Fanny Burney. Edward Burney studied Royal Academy Schools, where he became acquainted with James Barry and other artists, and was soon encouraged in his career by the Academy President, Joshua Reynolds. A virtuoso draughtsman, Burney devoted the greater part of his career to producing book illustrations, although he also painted some portraits.

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Edward Francisco Burney, by Edward Francisco Burney - NPG D14387

Edward Francisco Burney

by Edward Francisco Burney
watercolour, circa 1785-1800
NPG D14387

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