George Goodwin Kilburne, R.I., R.O.I, R.M.S, (24 July 1839 - 1924) was an English genre painter specialising in accurately drawn interiors with figures. He favoured the watercolour medium, although he also worked in oils, pencil and - in his early career - engraving.

George was born at Hackford near Reepham in Norfolk, the eldest of the three children of Goodwin Kilburne (1812-1887) and Rebeccca Button (1801-1880).

Kilburne was educated at Hawkhurst, Kent - his father's old school. On leaving at the age of 15, he went to London to serve a 5-year apprenticeship as a wood engraver with the Dalziel brothers, engravers and illustrators. He was highly regarded by his employers who described him as "industrious and ...