Enoch Lloyd Branson (1853–1925) was an American artist best known for his portraits of Southern politicians and depictions of early East Tennessee history.

[5] Two years later, he captured first prize at one of the Academy's exhibitions for his drawing of a gladiator, which earned him a scholarship to receive further training in Paris.

[6] He became a regular at the masquerade balls attended by the city's elite at the Lamar House Hotel,[9] and spent time at resorts such as Tate Springs.

The company, which at times included Branson's brother, Oliver, and sister-in-law, Laura, specialized in oil-painted photographs, oil copies, crayon-and-oil sketches, and illustrated souvenirs.

[11][12] Branson reached the height of his career in 1910, when his work, Hauling Marble, won the gold medal at Knoxville's Appalachian Exposition.

[13] Branson was a stylistically conservative painter, especially in his early years, though some of his later works show elements of impressionism and modern styles.