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Meynell Collection

"Meynell: A Multifaceted Tapestry of Art, Literature, and History" Step into the enchanting world of Meynell

Background imageMeynell Collection: Chemist Shop at Night, 1938, (1946). Artist: Eric Ravilious

Chemist Shop at Night, 1938, (1946). Artist: Eric Ravilious
Chemist Shop at Night, 1938, (1946). Coloured Lithograph originally for, High Street by Eric Ravilious published 1938. From English Printed Books, by Francis Meynell. [Collins, London, 1946]

Background imageMeynell Collection: The Painter as Illustrator, 1932, (1946). Artist: Paul Nash

The Painter as Illustrator, 1932, (1946). Artist: Paul Nash
The Painter as Illustrator, 1932, (1946). Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial, or, a Discourse of the Sepulchral Urns lately found in Norfolk, is a work by Thomas Browne (1605-1682)

Background imageMeynell Collection: Meynell Hunt fox terrier

Meynell Hunt fox terrier
A fox terrier belonging to the Meynell and South Staffordshire Hunt. Date: 1930

Background imageMeynell Collection: Alice Meynell, writer, by John Singer Sargent

Alice Meynell, writer, by John Singer Sargent
Alice Meynell, writer, drawing by John Singer Sargent. Date: 1894

Background imageMeynell Collection: Photograph of Meynell Arms, Kirk Langley, Derbyshire

Photograph of Meynell Arms, Kirk Langley, Derbyshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageMeynell Collection: Portrait of the Hon. Mrs Meynell-Ingram (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the Hon. Mrs Meynell-Ingram (oil on canvas)
LMG128884 Portrait of the Hon. Mrs Meynell-Ingram (oil on canvas) by Grant, Francis (1803-78); Private Collection; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

Background imageMeynell Collection: Alice Meynell, engraved by Emery Walker, c. 1913 (engraving)

Alice Meynell, engraved by Emery Walker, c. 1913 (engraving)
617820 Alice Meynell, engraved by Emery Walker, c.1913 (engraving) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alice Meynell (1847-1922) English poet, writer, editor

Background imageMeynell Collection: Portrait of The Hon. Mrs Emily Meynell-Ingram (1840-1904) 1884 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of The Hon. Mrs Emily Meynell-Ingram (1840-1904) 1884 (oil on canvas)
LMG128851 Portrait of The Hon. Mrs Emily Meynell-Ingram (1840-1904) 1884 (oil on canvas) by Richmond, William Blake (1842-1921); 75.5x63.3 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

Background imageMeynell Collection: Portrait of Admiral Henry Meynell (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Admiral Henry Meynell (oil on canvas)
780785 Portrait of Admiral Henry Meynell (oil on canvas) by Grant, Francis (1803-78); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Background imageMeynell Collection: de Havilland DH. 82a Tiger Moth G-ANEL

de Havilland DH. 82a Tiger Moth G-ANEL
de Haviland DH.82a Tiger Moth G-ANEL probably at Baginton (Coventry Airport) for the 1963 John Morgan Trophy air race, flown with race number 30 by J. H. Denyer and entered by W. P. Meynell

Background imageMeynell Collection: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Gastronomy, Section II, Fish, 1940, (1946). Creator: Unknown

A Concise Encyclopaedia of Gastronomy, Section II, Fish, 1940, (1946). Creator: Unknown
A Concise Encyclopaedia of Gastronomy, Section II, Fish, 1940, (1946). Cover Design for the Curwen Press : page of text with illustration of cutlery and grapevine

Background imageMeynell Collection: Man and woman, 1937, (1946). Creator: M. R. H. Farrar

Man and woman, 1937, (1946). Creator: M. R. H. Farrar
Man and woman, 1937, (1946). A Modern Techique : linocut illustration of a man and woman in 17th-century dress, from " The Mask of Comus" (A Mask Presented at Ludlow Castle, 1634)

Background imageMeynell Collection: The Beggar, 1913, (1946). Creator: Unknown

The Beggar, 1913, (1946). Creator: Unknown
The Beggar, 1913, (1946). A Second Revival of the " Chap-Book" Style : illustration by C. Lovat Fraser to a poem, from " Poems" by Ralph Hodgson

Background imageMeynell Collection: The Barmaid, 1888, (1946). Creator: William Nicholson

The Barmaid, 1888, (1946). Creator: William Nicholson
The Barmaid, 1888, (1946). The Painter as Illustrator. Illustration from W. Henleys " London Types", 1888. Published in " English Printed Books", by Francis Meynell

Background imageMeynell Collection: Frontispiece to Poems by Lionel Johnson, 1895, (1946). Creator: Unknown

Frontispiece to Poems by Lionel Johnson, 1895, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Frontispiece to " Poems" by Lionel Johnson, 1895, (1946). The Printing Revival of the Eighteen-Nineties. Lettering and image of a bishop with initials WW, (possibly William de Wykeham)

Background imageMeynell Collection: The Pilgrimage of Perfection, 1531, (1946). Artist: Wynkyn de Worde

The Pilgrimage of Perfection, 1531, (1946). Artist: Wynkyn de Worde
The Pilgrimage of Perfection, 1531, (1946). Wynkyn de Worde, a printer and publisher in London is recognized as the first to popularise the products of the printing press in England

Background imageMeynell Collection: King Henry VI. Act 1. Scene 1, c1723, (1946)

King Henry VI. Act 1. Scene 1, c1723, (1946). King Henry VI. Act 1. Scene 1 by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). Jacob Tonson (1655-1736)

Background imageMeynell Collection: Shakespeares First Published Work - 1st Edition of Venus and Adonis, 1593, (1946)

Shakespeares First Published Work - 1st Edition of Venus and Adonis, 1593, (1946). Venus and Adonis is a poem by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), written between 1592

Background imageMeynell Collection: From the Days of Great Dedications - John Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1563, (1946)

From the Days of Great Dedications - John Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1563, (1946). John Foxes (1516-1587) Book of Martyrs, is a Protestant history and martyrology

Background imageMeynell Collection: The Strange Adventures of a Dog-Cart, 1888, (1946). Artist: Randolph Caldecott

The Strange Adventures of a Dog-Cart, 1888, (1946). Artist: Randolph Caldecott
The Strange Adventures of a Dog-Cart, 1888, (1946). Originally printed in Last Graphic Pictures. From English Printed Books, by Francis Meynell. [Collins, London, 1946]

Background imageMeynell Collection: The First Revival of the Chap-Book Style, 1885, (1946). Artist: Joseph Crawhall

The First Revival of the Chap-Book Style, 1885, (1946). Artist: Joseph Crawhall
The First Revival of the Chap-Book Style, 1885, (1946). Izaak Walton : His Wallet Bookeby Izaak Walton (1593-1683) published by Leadenhall Press in 1885

Background imageMeynell Collection: Johns Baskervilles Virgil, 1757, (1946). Artist: John Baskerville

Johns Baskervilles Virgil, 1757, (1946). Artist: John Baskerville
Johns Baskervilles Virgil, 1757, (1946). Types designed by John Baskerville (1706-1775) showing his characteristic spacing 11 9/16 X 8 11/18. From English Printed Books, by Francis Meynell

Background imageMeynell Collection: Anecdotes of Painting in England, c1762, (1946). Artist: Horace Walpole

Anecdotes of Painting in England, c1762, (1946). Artist: Horace Walpole
Anecdotes of Painting in England, c1762, (1946). The First History of English Art published by the Strawberry Hill Press between 1762 and 1780

Background imageMeynell Collection: The Pitt Press, Cambridge, c1835, (1946). Artist: George Belton Moore

The Pitt Press, Cambridge, c1835, (1946). Artist: George Belton Moore
The Pitt Press, Cambridge, c1835, (1946). From English Printed Books, by Francis Meynell. [Collins, London, 1946]

Background imageMeynell Collection: Kate Greenaways Marigold Garden, 1885, (1946). Artist: Catherine Greenaway

Kate Greenaways Marigold Garden, 1885, (1946). Artist: Catherine Greenaway
Kate Greenaways Marigold Garden, 1885, (1946). Marigold Garden: Pictures And Rhymes, 1885, contains nursery rhymes and illustrated tales by Catherine Greenaway (1846-1901)

Background imageMeynell Collection: HMS Cottesmore and HMS Meynell, WW2

HMS Cottesmore and HMS Meynell, WW2
HMS Cottesmore and HMS Meynell, July 1945. 1945

Background imageMeynell Collection: Hound of the Meynell Hunt, Staffordshire

Hound of the Meynell Hunt, Staffordshire
A hound of the Meynell Hunt, Staffordshire. Date: 1936

Background imageMeynell Collection: Grey Friar, horse belonging to Mr Gerald Hardy

Grey Friar, horse belonging to Mr Gerald Hardy
Grey Friar, a horse belonging to Mr Gerald Hardy, MFH of the Meynell Hunt, Staffordshire. Date: 1936

Background imageMeynell Collection: Ashe Gorse, Meynell Hunt area, Staffordshire

Ashe Gorse, Meynell Hunt area, Staffordshire
View of Ashe Gorse, a popular covert in the Meynell Hunt area, Staffordshire. Date: 1936

Background imageMeynell Collection: Source Size = 3865 x 2645

Source Size = 3865 x 2645
Templenewsam, Near Leeds, the Residence of H.C. Meynell Ingram, Esq. Visited by the Prince of Wales, 1868

Background imageMeynell Collection: Release Of The Hounds

Release Of The Hounds
8th November 1906: The Meynell Hounds at Auton Hall, Pottingham. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)



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"Meynell: A Multifaceted Tapestry of Art, Literature, and History" Step into the enchanting world of Meynell, where various artistic expressions intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From the mesmerizing "Chemist Shop at Night" by Eric Ravilious in 1938 to Paul Nash's thought-provoking "The Painter as Illustrator" in 1932, Meynell showcases an array of masterpieces that transcend time. Amidst this creative tapestry, we encounter the charming presence Hunt fox terrier, a loyal companion whose spirit echoes throughout these artistic endeavors. Just as Alice Meynell's profound words have left an indelible mark on literature, John Singer Sargent immortalizes her essence through his exquisite portrait. Venturing beyond visual artistry, we stumble upon a photograph capturing the rustic charm Arms in Kirk Langley, Derbyshire—a place steeped in history and stories waiting to be discovered. The Hon. Mrs Meynell-Ingram graces us with her elegance and grace in an oil-on-canvas masterpiece while Emery Walker's engraving immortalizes Alice Meynell herself. Delving further into family history reveals portraits showcasing esteemed figures such as Admiral Henry Meynell—an embodiment of strength and valor—and The Hon. Mrs Emily Meynell-Ingram—a woman whose legacy transcends generations. As our journey unfolds through time and diverse mediums, we encounter unexpected surprises like the de Havilland DH. 82a Tiger Moth G-ANEL—an emblematic symbol soaring through skies with its vintage allure—reminding us that beauty can be found even in unconventional places. Intriguingly juxtaposed against these works is "A Concise Encyclopaedia of Gastronomy, " offering insights into culinary delights from Section II dedicated solely to fish—a testament to how art permeates every aspect of life. Lastly but certainly not least is M. R. H.