Edward Groll (1866–1952) was an American painter and etcher celebrated for his finely detailed landscapes and mastery of printmaking. Born in New York to a pharmacist of German descent from Darmstadt, Groll pursued rigorous European training in the arts, studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich under Nicholas Gysis and Ludwig von Löfftz, and later at institutions in London and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium. His European education instilled a strong foundation in academic technique, which he combined with an emerging sensitivity to light and atmosphere in his later work.

Returning to New York in 1895, Groll initially focused on figure painting but gradually shifted his attention to landscapes, partly due to the expense of hiring models and partly because of his growing interest in capturing the natural world. His landscapes, often rendered with meticulous detail and a nuanced understanding of color and light, reveal both European academic influences and an American sensibility.

In addition to painting, Groll became well known as an etcher, producing prints that demonstrated the same careful observation and technical skill as his canvases. His etchings were widely collected and contributed to his reputation as a versatile and accomplished artist. Over the course of his career, Groll balanced academic discipline with a deep appreciation for natural scenery, leaving behind a body of work that reflects both his European training and his dedication to American landscape art.