Herbert Ashwin Budd (1881–1950): A Portraitist of London’s Blooms Herbert Ashwin Budd (1881–1950) emerged from the artistic milieu of St Martin's School of Art in London, establishing himself as a respected painter and illustrator whose canvases captured the spirit of Edwardian England. While biographical details remain somewhat sparse – primarily documented through records of his teaching career – Budd’s oeuvre speaks volumes about his stylistic preferences and enduring fascination with portraying human subjects within meticulously rendered landscapes. His work exemplifies a commitment to t…