About Gladys Reynell
Lived 1881 – 1956 (aged 74). Gladys Reynell was a painter and potter.
Gladys Reynell (1881–1956) was one of South Australia's earliest potters and is known for her bold modernist style and her preference for working with native clays.
Family and education Reynell was born on 4 September 1881 in Glenelg, a suburb of Adelaide, Australia. She was the third of the five children of well-to-do land agent and wine-grape grower Walter Reynell and his wife Emily (née Bakewell). She was the granddaughter of John Reynell, who is thought to have established the first commercial winery in South Australia,
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Who was Gladys Reynell?
Australian painter and ceramicist (1881–1956)
When was Gladys Reynell born?
Gladys Reynell was born on 4 September 1881 in Glenelg.
When did Gladys Reynell die?
Gladys Reynell died on 14 February 1956 in Melbourne.
What was Gladys Reynell's occupation?
Gladys Reynell was a painter and potter.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gladys Reynell. https://biography.guide/gladys-reynell/
MLA: "Gladys Reynell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gladys-reynell/.
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