Alfred Edward Borthwick (1871–1955): A Portraitist of Dignity and Impressionistic Vision Alfred Edward Borthwick, born in 1871, was a British artist who achieved considerable renown for his meticulously crafted portraits of nobility and society figures during the Edwardian era. His distinctive style blended realism with impressionistic techniques, resulting in paintings that captured not only physical likeness but also an intangible sense of character and emotion—a hallmark of his artistic legacy. Borthwick’s formative years were spent honing his skills in London’s art academies, absorbing…