Edward La Trobe Bateman (8 January 1816 – 30 December 1897) was a Victorian painter in watercolour, architect, book illustrator, draughtsman and garden designer.

In 1924, his grandson Charles La Trobe donated 12 artworks by Bateman to the state.

[2] Bateman had lived in London where he had been engaged to the daughter of William and Mary Howitt.

In 1856, the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne were redesigned and Edward la Trobe Bateman was engaged to do the designs.

The path layout and other features were built, although limitations on funding for maintenance resulted in frequent criticism.