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1872 Glasgow, Scotland - 1944. Known for: Watercolor landscape, coastal view and figure painting, children's book illustration.
William Stewart Orr (21 January 1872 – 1944), known as Stewart Orr, was a Scottish watercolour artist and book illustrator. Born in Glasgow, the son of William Orr, a merchant there, the young Orr... Read full biography
William Stewart Orr (21 January 1872 – 1944), known as Stewart Orr, was a Scottish watercolour artist and book illustrator. Born in Glasgow, the son of William Orr, a merchant there, the young Orr was educated at the Glasgow School of Art. In 1907, The Studio reviewed his work and commented... Read full biography
William Stewart Orr (21 January 1872 – 1944), known as Stewart Orr, was a Scottish watercolour artist and book illustrator. Born in Glasgow, the son of William Orr, a merchant there, the young Orr was educated at the Glasgow School of Art. In 1907, The Studio reviewed his work and commented "Stewart Orr, one of the younger men, is an artist with that rare quality, a sense of humour. This characteristic will be applicable in the role of book illustrator, in which the artist is actively engaged... Read full biography
William Stewart Orr (21 January 1872 – 1944), known as Stewart Orr, was a Scottish watercolour artist and book illustrator. Born in Glasgow, the son of William Orr, a merchant there, the young Orr was educated at the Glasgow School of Art. In 1907, The Studio reviewed his work and commented "Stewart Orr, one of the younger men, is an artist with that rare quality, a sense of humour. This characteristic will be applicable in the role of book illustrator, in which the artist is actively engaged at the present time.". Orr married Mary Stuart Douglas and was elected a member of the Royal Watercolour Society in 1925. In 1927, Who's Who in Art described him as "water-colourist (chiefly), book illustrator occasionally". As an illustrator of... Read full biography
William Stewart Orr (21 January 1872 – 1944), known as Stewart Orr, was a Scottish watercolour artist and book illustrator. Born in Glasgow, the son of William Orr, a merchant there, the young Orr was educated at the Glasgow School of Art. In 1907, The Studio reviewed his work and commented "Stewart Orr, one of the younger men, is an artist with that rare quality, a sense of humour. This characteristic will be applicable in the role of book illustrator, in which the artist is actively engaged at the present time.". Orr married Mary Stuart Douglas and was elected a member of the Royal Watercolour Society in 1925. In 1927, Who's Who in Art described him as "water-colourist (chiefly), book illustrator occasionally". As an illustrator of children's books, Orr has been compared with his contemporary Harry B. Neilson. In a book on Arthur Rackham, Fred Gettin... Read full biography
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Art Method
- •Children's Book, Juvenile Literature Illustration
Art Media
Art Association
- •Royal Water Colour Club/Society, England, Elected Member
Art School
- •Glasgow School/College of Art, Student
Added Description
- •Watercolor Specialty