George Wharton Edwards (1859 in Fair Haven, Connecticut – January 18, 1950 in Greenwich) was an American impressionist painter and illustrator and author of several books of travel and historical subjects. His books which included his own illustrations included such titles as Holland, London, and Vanished Halls and Cathedrals of France. Edwards was educated at Antwerp and Paris. He painted portraits and murals and moved to Greenwich in 1912. He was a member of the Cos Cob Art Colony. Edwards died in Greenwich, Connecticut at the aged of 90.