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).