Alice Meynell

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Alice Meynell, c. 1890.

Alice Meynell, detail of a drawing by John Singer Sargent, 1894; in the National Portrait Gallery, London

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Also Known As	Alice Christiana Gertrude Thompson • Alice Christiana Gertrude Meynell
Born	October 11, 1847 • England
Died	November 27, 1922 (aged 75) • London • England • (Anniversary in 4 days)
Notable Works	“Preludes”
Notable Family Members	son Sir Francis Meynell

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Alice Meynell, c. 1890.

Alice Meynell, detail of a drawing by John Singer Sargent, 1894; in the National Portrait Gallery, London

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