Raeburn, Agnes Middleton (1872–1955)
Raeburn, Agnes Middleton (1872–1955)
Scottish watercolor artist. Born 1872 in Glasgow, Scotland; died 1955 in Glasgow; entered Glasgow School of Art, 1887.
A close friend of Margaret Macdonald and associate of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and "The Immortals," was also an active member of Glasgow Society of Lady Artists and served as its president (1940–43); was influenced by Glasgow Style and symbolism and work of Katherine Cameron; began contributing to The Magazine (1893), most notably with a series of fairy drawings; went on to paint landscapes of France and Holland as well as flower studies with free, fluid style; became teacher in later years, serving as head of Laurel Bank School in Glasgow; exhibited many works at Royal Scottish Academy. Elected to Royal Scottish Watercolor Society (1901).