Edgar Schofield Baum

Edgar Schofield Baum (1916-2006) was an American artist typically associated with the Baum Circle, a group of artists either taught by, associated with, or directly influenced by Pennsylvania impressionist painter Walter Emerson Baum. Edgar was Walter Emerson Baum's eldest son.

Edgar Baum worked in a wide variety of media, including oil and acrylic painting, dyes, sculpture, and writing (specifically poetry and wit). He published a book of his writings, entitled "Jest and Ernest: A Collection of Original Aphorisms and As-Isms".

Baum attended the medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, and served as a combat medical officer in the European Theatre during World War II. At the end of the war, he returned to Allentown, Pennsylvania, and established a family practice. For over 40 years, his practice was located at 1624 Walnut Street, in the city's West Park neighborhood.

He also served as a trustee of the Baum School of Art, the institution established by his father.

In October 2006, the David E. Rodale Gallery at the Baum School of Art held an exhibition celebrating the work of the Baum Circle. A memorial exhibition, celebrating the life and work of Edgar S. Baum, was held at the Baum School during June 2007.