About Stephen Reid
Lived 1873 – 1948 (aged 74–75). Stephen Reid was a British illustrator and painter.
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. His early work was influenced by Edwin Austin Abbey.
Books he illustrated include:
He also contributed to magazines, including The Strand Magazine and The Connoisseur.
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Who was Stephen Reid?
British artist (1873–1948)
When was Stephen Reid born?
Stephen Reid was born in 1873 in Aberdeen.
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Stephen Reid died in 1948 in London.
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Stephen Reid was an illustrator and painter.
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Stephen Reid was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stephen Reid. https://biography.guide/stephen-reid-illustrator/
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