Herbert MacNair

James Herbert MacNair
Born(1868-12-23)23 December 1868
Glasgow, Scotland
Died22 April 1955(1955-04-22) (aged 86)
Innellan, Scotland
EducationGlasgow School of Art
Known forArchitecture, Art, Design, Decorative Arts
MovementArt Nouveau, Glasgow School, Symbolism, Arts and Crafts
SpouseFrances MacDonald (m. 1899)

James Herbert "Bertie" MacNair, also spelt as McNair (23 December 1868 – 22 April 1955), was a Scottish artist, designer and teacher whose work contributed to the development of the Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style) during the 1890s. He formed the Glasgow-based artist group The Four together with his wife, Frances MacDonald, and his in-laws; Margaret MacDonald and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

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