Born Mendham, Suffolk. Artist specializing in paintings of horses and an opponent of ‘modernism’. The loss of an eye in 1898 did not impair his ability to paint. Knighted 1944. Died at home in Castle House, Dedham, Essex.
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Sir Alfred Munnings
Sir Alfred Munnings, President of the Royal Academy, lived here, 1920 - 1959.
Sir Alfred Munning, President of the Royal Academy, lived here, 1920 - 1922. ...
First Director of the National Gallery. President of the Royal Academy. First President of the Royal Photographic Society. One of the Commissioners for the Great Exhibition. Born in Plymouth, son ...
Writer and illustrator. 1842 married William Pitt Byrne and, when the time came, designed his memorial. Died at home, 16 Montagu Street.
History and portrait painter. Born: Brompton. Died London. Buried Highgate Cemetery (the new, east, section)
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