Edward Grubb (c.1740–1816): A Visionary Portraitist of His Time Edward Grubb, born around 1740 in Cornwall, England, emerged as a singular figure within the burgeoning landscape of British portraiture during the Georgian era. Largely self-taught—a rare accomplishment for an artist of his time—Grubb defied conventional academic training to forge a distinctive artistic path marked by meticulous observation and a profound sensitivity to…