Nano Reid was born in Drogheda, Co Louth. It is not known exactly which year she was born. Some people believe it was in 1900. Others think it was in 1905.
In 1920 Nano won a scholarship to go to the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art. She also studied in Paris and London. Many of her paintings are based on her home town of Drogheda and the area around it. She was inspired by the Boyne Valley.
View of Drogheda, by Nano Reid
Nano painted this view of Drogheda while looking out through her living room window.
Courtesy of Geraldine CollierView of Drogheda, by Nano Reid
Courtesy of Geraldine Collier
Courtesy of Geraldine Collier
View of Drogheda, by Nano Reid
Nano painted this view of Drogheda while looking out through her living room window.
Courtesy of Geraldine CollierShe was a close friend of Gerard Dillon and they often painted together. She exhibited her paintings in many parts of the world e.g. Wales, New York, London, Switzerland, Dublin and Belfast.
Some of Nano's paintings are available to view at the Highlanes Gallery in Drogheda.