Artist
Thomas Birch
born Warwickshire, England 1779-died Philadelphia, PA 1851
- Born
- Warwickshire, England
- Died
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Biography
Thomas Birch was the son of the prominent enamelist and miniaturist, William Russell Birch. They immigrated together to Philadelphia in 1794 and established the engraving firm William Birch & Son. American artist Thomas Cole commented on Birch’s proficiency as a landscape painter, praising his use of glazes. Birch is best known for his scenes of marine battles painted during the War of 1812.
Works by this artist (7 items)
Artist
Date1990
satinwood, ebony, 24k gold, sterling silver, fine silver, enamel, and rutilated quartz
Artist
Date1989
ebony, 24k gold, sterling silver, enamel, amethyst, and charoite