Stephen Reid Collection

Mother Julian, 1912. Julian of Norwich (c8 November 1342-c1416) was an English anchoress and an important Christian mystic and theologian. From The Mighty Army, by W. M

Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Artist: Winifred Mary Letts
Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Hugh of Lincoln (1135/40-1200), also known as Hugh of Avalon, was a French noble, Benedictine and Carthusian monk

Dickens Centenary Stamp, 1912. Artist: Stephen Reid
Dickens Centenary Stamp, 1912. The Charles Dickens (1812-1870) centenary was celebrated in 1912, a committee was established to collect funds for the benefit of the descendants of the great writer

Montezuma II made prisoner by hernan Cortes in 1519, 19th century (lithograph)
ELD4918779 Montezuma II made prisoner by hernan Cortes in 1519, 19th century (lithograph) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); (add.info)

Representation of Barbaresque Pirates in the Mediterranee Sea Illustration by Stephen Reid (1873-1948)
GIA4722606 Representation of Barbaresque Pirates in the Mediterranee Sea Illustration by Stephen Reid (1873-1948) in Henry Gilbert's The Boy's Book of Pirates

Isaac ben Judah Abravanel, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub. 1915
3506818 Isaac ben Judah Abravanel, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948) (after); (add.info.: Isaac ben Judah Abravanel, 1437-1508)

The white steed had vanished from their eyes like a wreath of mist, c1910. Artist
The white steed had vanished from their eyes like a wreath of mist, c1910. Oisin, son of Finn mac Cumhaill, is turned in an instant into an old

They rode up to a stately palace, c1910. Artist: Stephen Reid
They rode up to a stately palace, c1910. Oisin, son of Finn mac Cumhaill, is requested by Niam of the Golden Hair to go with her to her fathers land, the Land of the Youth

Follow me now to the Hill of Allen, c1910. Artist: Stephen Reid
Follow me now to the Hill of Allen, c1910. Finn mac Cumhaill leading his men to his wedding feast. He was a mythical hunter and warrior of Irish legend

Dermot took the horn and would have filled it, c1910. Artist: Stephen Reid
Dermot took the horn and would have filled it, c1910. Illustration from The High Deeds of Finn, and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by TW Rolleston

And that night there was feasting and joy in the lonely hut, c1910. Finn finds the old men of the forest. Finn mac Cumhaill was a hunter and warrior of Irish legend

She heard her own name called again and again, c1910. Artist: Stephen Reid
She heard her own name called again and again, c1910. Illustration from The High Deeds of Finn, and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by TW Rolleston

A mighty shout of exultation arose from the Ulstermen, c1910. Artist: Stephen Reid
A mighty shout of exultation arose from the Ulstermen, c1910. Mac Datho was a lord who had the finest Boar in the land who the King of Ulster and the Queen of Connacht both wish to own

They rose up in the air, c1910. Artist: Stephen Reid
They rose up in the air, c1910. Illustration from The High Deeds of Finn, and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by TW Rolleston

There sat the three maidens with the Queen, c1910. Artist: Stephen Reid
There sat the three maidens with the Queen, c1910. The story of the Children of Lir. Bov the Red bade Lir choose a wife from three maidens after his wife has died

Fergus goes down into the lake, c1910. Artist: Stephen Reid
Fergus goes down into the lake, c1910. Fergus, King of Ulster, descends into Loch Rury to seek vengence on the riverhorse of Loch Rury

They all trooped out, lords and ladies, to view the wee man, c1910. The story of Fergus, King of Ulster, and Iubdan, King of the Leprechauns or little folk

There dwelt the red-haired ocean-nymphs, c1910. Artist: Stephen Reid
There dwelt the red-haired ocean-nymphs, c1910. Brian, a son of Turenn, descends into the sea to find the Isle of Finchory and discovers a great sea palace where the sea nymphs live

Bear us swiftly, Boat of Mananan, to the Garden of Hesperides, c1910. Artist
Bear us swiftly, Boat of Mananan, to the Garden of Hesperides, c1910. A scene from the Quest of the Sons of Turenn. Illustration from The High Deeds of Finn

They made an encampment and the swans sang to them, c1910. Artist: Stephen Reid
They made an encampment and the swans sang to them, c1910. The story of the Children of Lir. Bov the Red, King of the De Danaan people

Finn heard far off the first notes of the fairy harp, c1910. Artist: Stephen Reid
Finn heard far off the first notes of the fairy harp, c1910. Finn, son of Cumhaill, was a mythical hunter and warrior of Irish mythology

Wells Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Lollards Tower, Lambeth Palace, 1912. Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury in England. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid

Bishop Ken and a Beggar, 1912. Thomas Ken (1637-1711) was an English cleric who was considered the most eminent of the English non-juring bishops, and one of the fathers of modern English hymnody

Norwich Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Laud entering the Barge at Lambeth to go to the Tower, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

King John signing Magna Charta at Runnydale, 1912. The Magna Carta was a charter agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215

William of Wykeham Building Winchester, 1912. William of Wykeham (1320 or 1324- 1404) was Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England

Langstons interview with King John, 1912. Stephen Langton (c. 1150 - 9 July 1228) was an English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Canterbury. From The Mighty Army, by W. M

Lincoln Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

The Scene of Saint Thomas, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Ruins of the Abbey of Bec, Normandy, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Saint Anselm refusing the Archbishopric, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Saint Hildas Abbey, Whitby, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Durham Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Caedmon before Saint Hilda, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

The Ruins of Iona, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Saint Oswald at Hevenfelth, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Saint Columba and the White Horse, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Canterbury, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

The Reception of Saint Augustine by Ethelbert, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Winchester Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Crusaders sighting Jerusalem, 1909. Artist: Stephen Reid
Crusaders sighting Jerusalem, 1909. The Crusades were a series of military campaigns conducted in the name of Christendom

Wolseys interview with King Henry VIII, (1909). Artist: Stephen Reid
Wolseys interview with King Henry VIII, (1909). Thomas Wolsey (1475-1530) was cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and the kings most prominent advisor

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Stephen Reid was a versatile artist who left his mark in various fields. In 1912, he showcased his talent by creating captivating artworks such as "Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan" and "Mother Julian. " His attention to detail and skillful brushstrokes brought these historical figures to life. In the same year, it also demonstrated his artistic prowess through the creation of the Dickens Centenary Stamp. This stamp commemorated Charles Dickens' legacy and captured the essence of his literary genius. However, Stephen Reid's talents were not limited to painting alone. He also delved into illustration, as seen in Henry Gilbert's book "The Boy's Book of Pirates. " His depiction of Barbaresque Pirates in the Mediterranean Sea transported readers into an adventurous world filled with danger and excitement. Not only did Stephen Reid excel at capturing historical moments, but he also had a knack for illustrating scenes from folklore and mythology. His illustrations for Hutchinsons History of Nations featured Isaac ben Judah Abravanel, showcasing his ability to bring characters from different eras to life on paper. Reid's versatility extended beyond history and mythology; he also created enchanting scenes that ignited one's imagination. From images like "The white steed had vanished from their eyes like a wreath of mist" to "They rode up to a stately palace, " Reid transported viewers into fantastical realms where anything seemed possible. Moreover, Stephen Reid masterfully depicted action-packed moments in his artwork. Whether it was Dermot filling a horn or characters running across hills and plains, each stroke conveyed movement and energy that leaped off the canvas. Yet amidst all this adventure, there were quieter moments too. In works like "And that night there was feasting and joy in the lonely hut" or "She heard her own name called again and again, " Reid captured tender emotions that resonated with viewers on a deeper level.