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==Biography==
==Biography==
Agnes Annabel Kidston was born in [[Glasgow]] and studied at the [[Glasgow School of Art]] from 1914 to 1920.<ref name="BuckmanVol1">{{cite book|author=David Buckman|publisher=Art Dictionaries Ltd|year=2006|title=Artists in Britain Since 1945 Vol 1, A to L |isbn=0-953260-95-X}}</ref> She then spent some time in Paris where she trained with [[André Lhote]] at the [[Académie de la Grande Chaumière]] before returning to Scotland and spending three years as the head of the art department at Laurel Bank School in Glasgow.<ref name="McEwan">{{cite book|author=Peter J.M. McEwan|publisher=Antique Collectors' Club|year=1994|title=The Dictionary of Scottish Art and Architecture|isbn=1-85149-134-1}}</ref><ref name="Horne">{{cite book|author=Alan Horne|publisher=Antique Collectors' Club|year=1994|title=The Dictionary of 20th Century British Book Illustrators |isbn=1-85149-1082}}</ref> Kidston left that post in 1926 and enrolled at the [[Slade School of Fine Art]] in London where she was taught wood engraving by Thomas Smith.<ref name="McEwan"/> In 1927 Kidston joined the [[Glasgow Society of Lady Artists]] and the following year won the Societies' Lauder Award.<ref name="BuckmanVol1"/> During World War II Kidston worked for the Committee for the Education for the Forces, running art and painting classes for troops, many from Poland, stationed in [[St Andrews]] during the conflict.<ref name="PRAndrew">{{cite book|author=Patricia R. Andrew|publisher=Birlinn Ltd|year=2014|title= Chism In Time Scottish War Art and Artists in the Twentieth Century|isbn=978-1-78027-190-3}}</ref> Living in St Andrews, Kidston became a member of a group of artists, that included [[Józef Sękalski]], [[Alison McKenzie]] and [[Winifred McKenzie]], that sought to promote [[wood engraving]] and became known as the St Andrews School.<ref name="HarrisHalsby">{{cite book|author=Paul Harris & Julian Halsby|publisher=Canongate|year=1990|title=The Dictionary of Scottish Painters 1600 to the Present|isbn=1-84195-150-1}}</ref><ref name="Horne"/> Kidston went on to hold a number of posts in the group and also spent some time between 1947 and 1950 as a part-time lecturer at the [[Dundee College of Art]].<ref name="McEwan"/>
Agnes Kidston was born in [[Glasgow]] and studied at the [[Glasgow School of Art]] from 1914 to 1920.<ref name="BuckmanVol1">{{cite book|author=David Buckman|publisher=Art Dictionaries Ltd|year=2006|title=Artists in Britain Since 1945 Vol 1, A to L |isbn=0-953260-95-X}}</ref> She then spent some time in Paris where she trained with [[André Lhote]] at the [[Académie de la Grande Chaumière]] before returning to Scotland and spending three years as the head of the art department at Laurel Bank School in Glasgow.<ref name="McEwan">{{cite book|author=Peter J.M. McEwan|publisher=Antique Collectors' Club|year=1994|title=The Dictionary of Scottish Art and Architecture|isbn=1-85149-134-1}}</ref><ref name="Horne">{{cite book|author=Alan Horne|publisher=Antique Collectors' Club|year=1994|title=The Dictionary of 20th Century British Book Illustrators |isbn=1-85149-1082}}</ref> Kidston left that post in 1926 and enrolled at the [[Slade School of Fine Art]] in London where she was taught wood engraving by Thomas Smith.<ref name="McEwan"/> In 1927 Kidston joined the [[Glasgow Society of Lady Artists]] and the following year won the Societies' Lauder Award.<ref name="BuckmanVol1"/> During World War II Kidston worked for the Committee for the Education for the Forces, running art and painting classes for troops, many from Poland, stationed in [[St Andrews]] during the conflict.<ref name="PRAndrew">{{cite book|author=Patricia R. Andrew|publisher=Birlinn Ltd|year=2014|title= Chism In Time Scottish War Art and Artists in the Twentieth Century|isbn=978-1-78027-190-3}}</ref> Living in St Andrews, Kidston became a member of a group of artists, that included [[Józef Sękalski]], [[Alison McKenzie]] and [[Winifred McKenzie]], that sought to promote [[wood engraving]] and became known as the St Andrews School.<ref name="HarrisHalsby">{{cite book|author=Paul Harris & Julian Halsby|publisher=Canongate|year=1990|title=The Dictionary of Scottish Painters 1600 to the Present|isbn=1-84195-150-1}}</ref><ref name="Horne"/> Kidston went on to hold a number of posts in the group and also spent some time between 1947 and 1950 as a part-time lecturer at the [[Dundee College of Art]].<ref name="McEwan"/>


During her career Kidston illustrated a number of books including 1927 editions of [[Matthew Arnold]]'s ''The Forsaken Merman'' and ''[[The Scholar Gipsy]]''.<ref name="McEwan"/><ref name="Horne"/> She was a regular exhibitor with the [[Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts]] and also with both the [[Royal Scottish Academy]] and, on at least one occasion, the [[Royal Academy]] in London.<ref name="BuckmanVol1"/> Both her sisters, Helen and Margaret, were also artists and after living in St Andrews, Kidston died at [[North Berwick]] in [[East Lothian]].<ref name="BuckmanVol1"/>
During her career Kidston illustrated a number of books including 1927 editions of [[Matthew Arnold]]'s ''The Forsaken Merman'' and ''[[The Scholar Gipsy]]''.<ref name="McEwan"/><ref name="Horne"/> She was a regular exhibitor with the [[Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts]] and also with both the [[Royal Scottish Academy]] and, on at least one occasion, the [[Royal Academy]] in London.<ref name="BuckmanVol1"/> Both her sisters, Helen and Margaret, were also artists and after living in St Andrews, Kidston died at [[North Berwick]] in [[East Lothian]].<ref name="BuckmanVol1"/>

Latest revision as of 07:07, 26 June 2024

Annabel Kidston
Born
Agnes Kidston

1896
Glasgow, Scotland
Died1981 (aged 84–85)
North Berwick, Scotland
Alma mater
Known forPainting, illustration

Annabel Kidston (1896–1981) was a Scottish artist who painted in both oil and watercolours and was also an etcher, engraver and illustrator.

Biography[edit]

Agnes Kidston was born in Glasgow and studied at the Glasgow School of Art from 1914 to 1920.[1] She then spent some time in Paris where she trained with André Lhote at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière before returning to Scotland and spending three years as the head of the art department at Laurel Bank School in Glasgow.[2][3] Kidston left that post in 1926 and enrolled at the Slade School of Fine Art in London where she was taught wood engraving by Thomas Smith.[2] In 1927 Kidston joined the Glasgow Society of Lady Artists and the following year won the Societies' Lauder Award.[1] During World War II Kidston worked for the Committee for the Education for the Forces, running art and painting classes for troops, many from Poland, stationed in St Andrews during the conflict.[4] Living in St Andrews, Kidston became a member of a group of artists, that included Józef Sękalski, Alison McKenzie and Winifred McKenzie, that sought to promote wood engraving and became known as the St Andrews School.[5][3] Kidston went on to hold a number of posts in the group and also spent some time between 1947 and 1950 as a part-time lecturer at the Dundee College of Art.[2]

During her career Kidston illustrated a number of books including 1927 editions of Matthew Arnold's The Forsaken Merman and The Scholar Gipsy.[2][3] She was a regular exhibitor with the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts and also with both the Royal Scottish Academy and, on at least one occasion, the Royal Academy in London.[1] Both her sisters, Helen and Margaret, were also artists and after living in St Andrews, Kidston died at North Berwick in East Lothian.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d David Buckman (2006). Artists in Britain Since 1945 Vol 1, A to L. Art Dictionaries Ltd. ISBN 0-953260-95-X.
  2. ^ a b c d Peter J.M. McEwan (1994). The Dictionary of Scottish Art and Architecture. Antique Collectors' Club. ISBN 1-85149-134-1.
  3. ^ a b c Alan Horne (1994). The Dictionary of 20th Century British Book Illustrators. Antique Collectors' Club. ISBN 1-85149-1082.
  4. ^ Patricia R. Andrew (2014). Chism In Time Scottish War Art and Artists in the Twentieth Century. Birlinn Ltd. ISBN 978-1-78027-190-3.
  5. ^ Paul Harris & Julian Halsby (1990). The Dictionary of Scottish Painters 1600 to the Present. Canongate. ISBN 1-84195-150-1.

External links[edit]

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