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Raine, Herbert, 1875-1951
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1875-1951
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Herbert Raine was born on December 2, 1875, in Sunderland, England.
He was known as a talented etcher and water colourist. He studied architecture with Frank Caws, FRIBA, in London. He was also a pupil at the Royal Academy Schools for five years, then worked briefly for W. J. Gilliland in Belfast before moving to London to join the office of Sir Aston Webb in 1898. In 1902, he formed a partnership with Charles R. Mitchell in London. In 1907, they both emigrated to Canada and settled in Montreal, Quebec where they collaborated on several projects and competitions entries. In later years, he devoted his energies to the pursuit of etching and watercolour. He was noted for his scenes of old Montreal and rural Quebec. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and the Society of Canadian Painter-Etchers and Engravers. He was also a President of the Arts Club in Montreal.
He died on May 24, 1951, in Montreal, Quebec.
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nr 94039276