Edmund Hort New: A Birmingham Group Pioneer of Landscape Illustration Edmund Hort New (1871-1931) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of British illustration and landscape art, particularly recognized for his membership within the Birmingham Group—a collective dedicated to reviving traditional artistic craftsmanship and celebrating the beauty of the English countryside. Born in London in December 1871, New’s formative years were shaped by exposure to influential artists like Edward R. Taylor and Arthur J. Gaskin at the Birmingham Municipal School of Art, where he honed his skills in wo…