Arthur Ralph Middleton Todd: A Portraitist of Elegance and Observation Arthur Ralph Middleton Todd (1891-1966) was a British artist who carved out a distinguished career as a portrait painter during the interwar years and beyond, establishing himself as a respected figure within the Royal Academy and contributing significantly to British art education. Born in Helston, Cornwall, Todd’s artistic lineage traced back to his father, Ralph Todd—a celebrated artist himself—who instilled in him an early appreciation for visual arts and taught at the Central School of Arts & Crafts in London. This f…