Johan Edward Bergh (29 March 1828 – 23 September 1880) was a prominent Swedish jurist as well as a landscape painter. Over the course of his life, Bergh made notable contributions to both the practice of law and the fine arts, combining two professions in a manner that was quite rare.

He is especially known for his involvement with the Düsseldorf School, an influential group responsible for advancing 19th-century landscape painting throughout Europe. The school became recognized for its realistic renderings of nature and often dramatic moods, qualities that Bergh’s paintings clearly reflect.

Bergh often depicted scenes from the Swedish countryside, skillfully capturing its peacefulness and majesty. His technique is characterized by painstaking detail and an acute awareness of light and atmosphere, producing compositions that linger in the mind.

Alongside his accomplishments as an artist, Johan Edward Bergh also earned respect for his legal expertise, maintaining a balance between his commitment to law and his dedication to painting. Today, he is remembered as a significant figure in Swedish art history and honored for his contribution to the evolution of landscape painting in the Nordic countries.