Stephen Reid

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: 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 Letts, W.M. and M.F.S. (1913), Helmet & Cowl He also contributed to magazines, including The Strand Magazine and The Connoisseur.