Stephen Reid (1873-1948) 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. His early work was influenced by Edwin Austin Abbey.
Books he illustrated include:-
The Boys' Cúchullain (1904) by Eleanor Hull
Magic Casement; An Anthology of Fairy Poetry (1908) by Alfred Noyes
Famous Voyages of the Great Discoverers (1910) by Eric Wood
The High Deeds of Finn (1910) by T.W. Rolleston
Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race (1911) by T.W. Rolleston
Helmet & Cowl (1913) by W.M. and M.F.S. Letts
He also contributed to magazines, including The Strand Magazine and The Connoisseur.
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Reid, Stephen (1873-1948) - A Midsummer Night's Dream 1907
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