George Reid
1841–1913 (age 72)
Biography
George Reid was one of Scotland's most esteemed artists, his mastery of portraiture and landscape earning him wide admiration as he captured both personal character and the nobility of the natural world. He pursued his calling with a thoughtful eye, sharing the beauty of Aberdeen and beyond through brushwork that balanced precision with gentle lyricism.
He died in 1913 and was laid to rest in St Peter's Cemetery on King Street in Aberdeen, where his friends and patrons can still reflect on the grace of his compositions and the generous spirit behind them.