1904 - 1949

ورقة الحقائق

  • Typical colors: earthy
  • Lifespan: 45 years
  • Top 3 works:
    • Montrose from Ferryden
    • Local Defence Volunteer
    • Fionn MacColla (1906–1975) (Portrait of a Young Scotsman)
  • Works on this site: 11
  • Museums on this site:
    • Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
    • Scottish National Portrait Gallery
  • Also known as: Edward MacEwan Baird
  • Color intensity:
    • balanced
    • monochromatic

The Life and Artistic Journey of Edward Baird

Born in Montrose, United Kingdom, Edward Baird was the son of a sea captain. Following the loss of his father at sea when he was young, he was raised by his mother in Montrose. Although he was descended from a long line of seafarers, poor health prevented him from following their path. He was educated at Montrose Academy and later attended the Glasgow School of Art, where he studied for four years. In 1927, he graduated as an undergraduate and was awarded the Newbery medal. After earning a postgraduate teaching diploma, he traveled to Italy from December 1928 to March 1929, supported by a traveling scholarship from his alma mater.

Baird's career as a painter was marked by a slow and painstaking method, as he required profound knowledge of a subject before he could paint or draw it. Due to his meticulous research and periods of ill health, including chronic asthma and heart trouble, he completed a limited number of works, including approximately 40 paintings and 30 drawings. His artistic output included:

Artistic Contributions and Later Years

Baird was involved in the Scottish Renaissance movement and participated in the Angus branch of the National Party of Scotland, even designing one of its early logos. His work transitioned from portraits of individuals close to him and nationalist figures to depictions of ordinary working people and the effects of the industrial depression. During World War II, he served as an Official War Artist, producing works such as Unidentified Aircraft and portraits of munitions industry workers.

In his later years, his health declined, leading to hospitalizations in Montrose and Aberdeen. During this time, he married Ann Fairweather. His final works included an agricultural commission and a monumental canvas titled The Howff, which featured his mother and his wife. He died in Montrose on 7 January 1949.

الأسئلة والأجوبة

أين يمكنني مشاهدة المخطط اللوني لأعمال Edward Baird؟

يمكن استكشاف أسلوب Edward Baird في استخدام الألوان عبر الأعمال المدرجة في هذا الموقع من خلال صفحة بصمة الألوان الفنية الخاصة بالفنان.

هل يمكنني استكشاف أعمال Edward Baird حسب الموضوع؟

تستعرض صفحة دليل المواضيع أعمال Edward Baird الفنية مصنفة حسب الموضوع.

هل يمكنني استكشاف أعمال Edward Baird عبر الكلمات المفتاحية؟

تجمع صفحة حسب الكلمات المفتاحية الخاصة بـ Edward Baird أعمال الفنان وفقاً للكلمات المفتاحية.

إلى أي حقبة تاريخية ينتمي Edward Baird؟

أبدع Edward Baird خلال حقبة Modern، وهي الفترة التي تضع نشاط الفنان في سياقه التاريخي.

اختبار ذاتي

لكل سؤال إجابة صحيحة واحدة فقط.

سؤال 1:
Where was Edward Baird born?
سؤال 2:
What art school did Edward Baird attend?
سؤال 3:
Edward Baird’s artistic approach was characterized by:
سؤال 4:
What scholarship enabled Baird to study in Italy?
سؤال 5:
Which Scottish movement was Baird involved in?