Herbert Edward Badham (1899–1961) was an Australian realist painter and art teacher.

[6] "People in crowds, in the streets, in pubs, waiting, playing, watching others, travelling to and from work.

"[8] In a similar vein, another review praised Badham's ability to paint "aspects of Sydney life which few painters have the courage to tackle.

[2] His obituary reported Badham died in Royal South Sydney Hospital on Sunday, aged 62.

"Mr Badham, of Macleay Street Potts Point, was head teacher at the National Art School, East Sydney.