Stephen Reid: A Scottish Visionary of Georgian England Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1873, Stephen Reid emerged as a significant figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries—a master of depicting the elegance and social intricacies of Georgian England. His artistic journey was shaped by a rigorous education at Robert Gordon’s College and further refined through studies at the Gray's School of Art and the Royal Scottish Academy, ultimately leading him to be elected to the prestigious Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) in 1903—a testament to his burgeoning talent. Reid’s work wasn’t m…