Edward Scriven

British engraver (1775-1841)
Person human Q5345263
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Summary

Edward Scriven was born on January 1, 1775[1], in Alcester[2]. He died on August 23, 1841[3], in London[4]. He worked as a printmaker[5], graphic artist[6], art collector[7], and copper engraver[8].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Kensal Green Cemetery[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Field of work: printmaking[11], graphics[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Genre: portrait[14]
  • Commons category: Edward Scriven[15]
  • Family name: Scriven[16]
  • Given name: Edward[17]
  • Work location: London[18], Paris[19]
  • Student of: Robert Thew[20]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Commons Creator page: Edward Scriven[23]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[24]
  • Has works in the collection: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki[25], National Gallery of Art[26], National Portrait Gallery[27], National Library of Wales[28], Museum of Fine Arts Boston[29], Yale Center for British Art[30], Art Museum of Estonia[31], National Maritime Museum[32]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[33]

FAQs

Where was Edward Scriven born?

Edward Scriven's place of birth was Alcester[2].

Where did Edward Scriven die?

Edward Scriven passed away in London[4].

What did Edward Scriven do for work?

Edward Scriven worked as a printmaker[5], graphic artist[6], art collector[7], and copper engraver[8].

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