Sir Alfred James Munnings, KCVO PRA RI is known as having been one of England's finest painters of horses, and as an outspoken critic of Modernism. Engaged by Lord Beaverbrook's Canadian War Memorials Fund after the Great War, he earned several prestigious commissions, which made him wealthy.

Born: 8 October 1878, Mendham

Died: 17 July 1959 (age 80 years), Dedham

Spouse: Violet Munnings (m. 1920–1959), Florence Carter-Wood (m. 1912–1914)

Movement: Newlyn School 

Known for: Painting

This Sir Alfred James Munnings talk will be presented by Christopher Garibaldi. 

Arrive at 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Free to members. Non-members by donation on the door.