Stephen Reid (30 May 1873 – 7 December 1948) was a Scottish illustrator and painter who specialised in Georgian settings and costume pieces.
Stephen Reid | |
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| Born | 30 May 1873 Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Died | 7 December 1948 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | Gray's School of Art |
| Alma mater | Royal Scottish Academy |
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Born in Aberdeen, he was educated Gray's School of Art and the Royal Scottish Academy. He was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists at the age of 33.[2] His early work was influenced by Edwin Austin Abbey.[3]
Books he illustrated include:
- Hull, Eleanor (1904), The Boys' Cúchullain
- Noyes, Alfred (1908), Magic Casement; An Anthology of Fairy Poetry
- Wood, Eric (1910), Famous Voyages of the Great Discoverers
- Rolleston, T. W. (1910), The High Deeds of Finn
- Rolleston, T. W. (1911), Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race
He also contributed to magazines, including The Strand Magazine and The Connoisseur.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Stephen Reid RBA (1873-1948)". St James's, London: Chris Beetles Gallery. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ a b Stephen Reid at Books Illustrated
- ^ Simon Houfe (1996). The dictionary of 19th century British book illustrators and caricaturists. Antique Collectors' Club. p. 275. ISBN 978-1-85149-193-3. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
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