Edward Baird Unidentified Aircraft (over Montrose) Print

A Masterpiece Born from Wartime Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Created in 1942 during the height of World War II, this oil painting represents one of the most compelling examples of Scottish wartime art. Baird's hometown of Montrose, positioned vulnerably on Scotland's east coast, faced regular Luftwaffe raids from Norway—a reality that permeates every brushstroke of this haunting composition.

The painting's horizontal structure creates an almost cinematic effect: three mysteriously cropped male heads dominate the foreground, their upturned faces gazing towards an ominous sky filled with pale, cloud-like aircraft forms. Above them, the jewel-toned town of Montrose glows under a "bomber's moon", creating an atmosphere of both beauty and foreboding that resonates powerfully in contemporary spaces.

Edward Baird (1904-1949) remains one of Scotland's most intriguing artistic figures. A top student at Glasgow School of Art who won the prestigious Newbery Medal, Baird's career was marked by meticulous craftsmanship and an extraordinarily small output of just 40 paintings. His battle with asthma and heart trouble meant he worked slowly and deliberately, making each completed work precious.

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📏 Available in multiple sizes including 8x10, 12x16, and 16x20 inches to fit any space
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