Stephen Reid (artist) explained

Stephen Reid
Birth Date:1873 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Aberdeen, Scotland
Death Place:Hampstead, London, England[1]
Nationality:Scottish
Education:Gray's School of Art
Alma Mater:Royal Scottish Academy

Stephen Reid (30 May 1873  - 7 December 1948) was a Scottish illustrator and painter who specialised in Georgian settings and costume pieces.

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:

He also contributed to magazines, including The Strand Magazine and The Connoisseur.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Beetles Gallery. St James's, London. Stephen Reid RBA (1873-1948). 2 March 2024.
  2. http://www.booksillustrated.com/en-UK/reid-stephen Stephen Reid at Books Illustrated
  3. Book: Simon Houfe. The dictionary of 19th century British book illustrators and caricaturists. 28 August 2012. 1996. Antique Collectors' Club. 978-1-85149-193-3. 275.