Meredith Frampton: The Unseen Master of British Portraiture Meredith Frampton (1894-1984) remains a quietly compelling figure in the history of British art, an artist whose talent was initially overshadowed by circumstance and shifting artistic sensibilities. Born in St. John’s Wood, London – the only child of sculptor Sir George Frampton and painter Christabel Cockerell – his lineage provided both an immediate connection to artistic heritage and a subtle pressure to forge his own path. His early life was steeped in creative influence, fostering a deep appreciation for form, light, and the e…