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Rh merit, and among other works by him are portraits of George III. and his Queen from the life.

MILLER,, architect. He had studied in Italy, and practised in London in the last halt of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1781–87, some drawings of London houses and architectural views in the Metropolis. He published 'Elements of Architecture restored to its original Proportion' and 'The Country Gentleman's Architect,' 1787. He designed in the Palladian style.

MILLER,, flower painter and engraver. Born in London about 1750. He practised as a flower painter, and in 1766 received a premium from the Society of Arts. His flowers are natural, careful, and correct in their botanical details. He published, 1770–77, 'Illustratio systematis sexualis Linnæi' the plates for which are drawn, etched, and coloured by himself.

MILLER, J., miniature painter. In the middle of the 18th century he practised in London, with some reputation. He died in Southampton Street, Bloomsbury, Jan. 8, 1764.

MILLINGTON,, miniature and subject painter. Was originally from Cork, though not of Irish parentage. He became a student of the Royal Academy in 1826, and gained most of the Academy prizes, though unsuccessful in his attempts to obtain the gold medal. He last exhibited at the Royal Academy 'A Magdalene,' in 1870. He was curator of the School of Painting for a short time till his death in 1873.

MILLNER,, architect. His designs for 'Gregories,' a mansion in Buckinghamshire, erected in 1712, is engraved in Campbell's 'Vitruvius Britannicus.'

MILLS,, wood-engraver. He was for above 40 years engaged in designing and cutting works for the illustration of children's books, in which he snowed much ability. He died at Walworth, December 7, 1833, aged 57.

MILLS,, medallist. He received three gold medals from the Society of Arts, and was distinguished by his medals of General Moore, Watt, West, Admiral Duckworth. George IV., and Sir F. Chantrey, R.A., his last work. He was an exhibitor at the Royal Academy from 1816 to 1823, and died at Birmingham, January 28, 1824, aged 31.

MILN,, engraver. There are by him some plates, in a weak manner, of Scottish antiquities, published at Edinburgh in 1710.

MILTON,, engraver. Practised in London, and was chiefly employed by the booksellers on illustrations. He died in 1790, and was buried at Lambeth.

MILTON,, medallist. He was one of the engravers of the Royal Mint and medallist to the Prince of Wales. He was an exhibitor at the Academy from 1785 to 1802, but his contributions do not seem to have been works of a high class.

MILTON,, landscape engraver. Was born about 1745. He practised his art in London, and for several years in Dublin. He gained a great reputation. He engraved for 'Views of Gentlemen's Seats,' 1799; 'The Stafford Collection of Pictures,' 'Views of Castles in Ireland,' 1787; and 'Views in Egypt.' His grandfather was brother to the author of 'Paradise Lost.' He was a governor of the Society of Engravers. Died at Bristol, February 27, 1827, aged 84.

MILTON,, marine and landscape painter. Practised in the last half of the 18th century as a painter of landscapes, marine views, and animals, excelling in dogs. He exhibited with the Free Society of Artists, 1769 to 1771, shipping, storms, rocks, &c. Several of his works were engraved—'A Strong Gale,' in mezzo-tint, by R. Laurie, 1774; 'The English Setter,' by J. Cook; six dockyard views, by J. Canot.

MITAN, James, engraver. Born in London, February 13, 1776. He was apprenticed in 1790 to a writing engraver, and was assisted in drawing by Agar, then by Cheeseman, and aspiring to be an artist, entered as a student in the Royal Academy. On the expiration of his apprenticeship he gained employment with some of the best engravers, and became distinguished by his ability as a line engraver. His best works are the illustrations of Inchbald's 'Theatre,' Stotbard's vignettes to the 'Irish Melodies,' Smirke's 'Don Quixote,' Dibdin's 'Bibliographical Tour.' and a plate of Leslie's 'Anne Page.' He made some attempts at architectural design, produced an elaborate drawing for a chain bridge over the Mersey, and was a competitor for the proposed Waterloo monument. His health became impaired. He suffered an attack of paralysis, and died August 16. 1822.

MITAN, S., engraver. Was brother and pupil of the above. He engraved for Batty's 'Views of France,' and was employed upon Messrs. Ackerman's publications.

MITCHELL,, engraver. Born in 1791. He practised in Edinburgh, and was distinguished by the finish and style of his works in the line manner. He engraved, after Wilkie, 'Alfred in the Neatherd's Cottage.' 1829; 'The Rat-catchers,' 1830. He died 1852.

MITCHELL,, architect. He was an exhibitor at the Royal Academy from 1782, contributing in that year designs for a church, and in 1798, the last occasion of his exhibition, 'Design for the 294