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Andrew Bell (1726–1809) was a Scottish engraver and printer, who co-founded Encyclopædia Britannica with Colin Macfarquhar. Biography. Bell was born in Edinburgh in 1726, his father a baker. He had little formal education and was apprenticed to the engraver Richard Cooper. Bell was a colourful Scot.
Feb 15, 2024 · Andrew Bell (born 1726, Edinburgh, Scot.—died May 10, 1809, Edinburgh) was a Scottish engraver, and cofounder, with the printer Colin Macfarquhar, of the Encyclopædia Britannica. Portrait of Andrew Bell by an unknown artist. Encyclopædia Britannica: Bell, Andrew; Smellie, William. Andrew Bell and William Smellie, caricature by John Kay.
Andrew Bell (born October 27, 1978, in Guildford, England) is a British-born American artist and founder of Dead Zebra Inc. He specializes in creating collectible designer toys. Bell also works in a variety of other mediums from illustrations and paintings to sculptures.
Andrew Bell may refer to: Andrew Bell (artist) (born 1978), British-born American toy designer. Andrew Bell (engraver) (1726–1809), Scottish co-founder of the Encyclopædia Britannica. Andrew Bell (educationalist) (1753–1832), Scottish pioneer of mutual instruction and author of the Madras System of Education.
Feb 25, 2023 · by Lesley Feb 25, 2023. Andrew Bell was a Scottish engraver and printer whose impact on the world of printing and engraving cannot be overstated. Along with his partner, Colin Macfarquhar, Bell co-founded the Encyclopædia Britannica, a monumental work that revolutionized the world of encyclopedias.
ndrew Bell (1725/6–1809) is best known as the co-founder and co-publisher with Colin Macfarquhar of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. It is less often noted that he was also the sole provider of images for the earliest editions. He was apprenticed to the engraver Richard Cooper and in turn trained other engravers;
1809. Died. Filed in: UK. Search for works in our collection associated with this artist. Andrew Bell was an eccentric Scottish engraver best known for co-founding the Encyclopædia Britannica with Colin Macfarquhar.
