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Rh ner, the drawing good, and the expression and. likeness well preserved. Latterly he occasionally drew portraits, and was very successful in his likeness. He was active in the foundation of the Society of British Artists, one of the foundation members, a large contributor to their first exhibition in 1824, and an occasional contributor up to 1831. Among other works, he engraved the 'Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold' after A. Chalon, R. A.; 'Miss O'Neill as Belvidera' after Devis; 'Sir Roger de Coverley' after Leslie, R. A. He died May 28, 1847, aged 64.

MIDDIMAN,, engraver and draftsman. Was a pupil of Byrne. He appears as an exhibitor of landscape drawings at the Free Society in 1771, and at Spring Gardens in 1773 and 1775. In 1780 he exhibited 'stained drawings' at the Royal Academy, and continued an occasional exhibitor of views up to 1797. He practised his art in London, and was employed as an engraver by Alderman Boydell. He was greatly distinguished for his etching, and was engaged by Pyne, content to receive a weekly wage without ambition; but his great skill and taste soon made him known. He engraved after the old masters, and after Smirke, Farington, Gainsborough, Barret, Hearne, Cipriani, and finished his numerous works with scrupulous care. He excelled in landscape, and engraved 'Select Views in Great Britain, published 1784–92;'Picturesque Views and Antiquities of Great Britain,' published 1807–11. He died in Cirencester Place, December 18, 1831, aged 81.

MIDDLETON,, landscape painter. He was born at Norwich in 1828, and developed a love of art. He had some instruction from Crome, and was also assisted by Stannard. Practising in his native city, he first appears as an exhibitor at the Royal Academy in 1849, and from that year was a constant contributor. He painted effects of the seasons, particularly the early spring. He died at Norwich, of consumption, November 11, 1856.

MIDDLETON,, architectural draftsman and engraver. He was in 1766 a member of the Incorporated Society of Artists, and on the establishment of the Royal Academy, and up to 1790, contributed to its exhibitions. He made many designs for country residences and garden decorations, and published some professional works—'Designs in Architecture, Cottages,' &c., 'Designs for Park Gates, Fences,' &c., 'Design for Coldbath Fields Prison,' 1788; and the same year, 'Design for the Pavilion at Brighton.' He was appointed architect to George III. He engraved several of his own designs. Died about 1818.

MIDDLETON, J. J., draftsman and landscape painter. He practised at the beginning of the 19th century, his subjects being chiefly architectural views and views of towns. He was also engaged in panorama painting. His views of the remains of ancient buildings in Rome were published in 1820.

MILBOURN, portrait painter. Pupil of F. Cotes, R. A. He gained a Society of Arts' premium in 1764, and practised in the latter half of the 18th century. He exhibited small whole-length and crayon portraits at the Royal Academy in 1773–74. A picture of 'Matrimony and Courtship' by him, was engraved by Gaugain in 1789.

MILES,, miniature painter. He was a native of Yarmouth. He practised in London in the latter part of the 18th century, and exhibited at the Royal Academy yearly, from 1786 to 1797. He was miniature painter to the Duchess of York and to Queen Charlotte. He died at Yarmouth.

MILLER,, water-colour draftsman. He was one of the early painters in water-colour and there are some good works of the time by him. He practised in the last half of the 18th century, and exhibited at the Academy landscapes, introducing figures and cattle, 1773–75.

MILLER,, mezzo-tint engraver. He was born in London, it is believed, of Scotch parents, and was taught his art under Faber. He practised many years in Dublin, and was in that city in 1740. He is erroneously stated by Strutt to have been born there. He engraved, in mezzo-tint. Dean Swift, 1743; Robert Boyle, the chancellor of Ireland, 1747; and other works. He engraved Frank Hayman's designs, was one of his boon companions, and was much addicted to drinking, which accelerated his death. He died in Dublin about the middle of the century.

MILLER,, history and portrait painter. Born about 1740. Had much reputation in his day as a painter of historical subjects, and was engaged on Boydell's 'Shakespeare Gallery.' He also painted some portraits, which were solidly and faithfully executed. He was an exhibitor at the Academy from 1790 to 1803. He contributed whole-length portraits occasionally. In 1792, 'Ariadne;' in 1801, 'Death of Adonis' and subjects of a lower class. Many of his works are engraved, among them—'Mrs. Jordan as The Romp,' by Carey: Scenes from 'Werther,' by Laurie; 'Last Moments of Louis XVI.,' by Schiavonetti; and 'Louis XVI. at the Bar of the Convention,' by Gaugain. He died about 1810.

MILLER,, engraver. He gained a premium from the Society of Arts in 1764, and practised about the middle of the 18th century. He had considerable 293