Mortimer Menpes Collection (#5)

Butterflies, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Butterflies, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Wistaria, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Wistaria, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Flower-Placing, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Flower-Placing, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

A Wisteria Garden, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Wisteria Garden, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

A Sunny Garden, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Sunny Garden, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

An Iris Garden, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
An Iris Garden, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

The Venice of Japan, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Venice of Japan, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Blossom of the Glen, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Blossom of the Glen, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

The Tea-House of the Slender Tree, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Tea-House of the Slender Tree, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Peach-Blossom, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Peach-Blossom, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Heavy-Laden, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Heavy-Laden, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

A Street in Kioto, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Street in Kioto, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Flower of the Tea, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Flower of the Tea, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

The Red Curtain, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Red Curtain, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Reflections, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Reflections, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Archers, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Archers, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

The Stall by the Bridge, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Stall by the Bridge, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

In Front of the Stall, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
In Front of the Stall, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

The End of the Day and the End of the Festival, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The End of the Day and the End of the Festival, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Bearing a Burden, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Bearing a Burden, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

The Lemon Bridge, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Lemon Bridge, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

After the Festival, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
After the Festival, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

On the Great Canal, Osaka, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
On the Great Canal, Osaka, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

A Sunny Temple, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Sunny Temple, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

News, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
News, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

By the Light of the Lanterns, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
By the Light of the Lanterns, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Leading to the Temple, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Leading to the Temple, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

The Scarlet Umbrella, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Scarlet Umbrella, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Sun and Lanterns, c1887 (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Sun and Lanterns, c1887 (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

The Giant Lantern, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Giant Lantern, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

A Blind Beggar, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Blind Beggar, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Outside Kioto, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Outside Kioto, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

A Blond Day, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Blond Day, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Apricot-Blossom Street, c1887 (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Apricot-Blossom Street, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Summer Afternoon, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Summer Afternoon, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

The Street with the Gallery, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Street with the Gallery, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

The Road to the Temple, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Road to the Temple, c1887 (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

A Garden, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Garden, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

The Bill of the Play, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Bill of the Play, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Watching the Play, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Watching the Play, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Miss Pomegranate, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Miss Pomegranate, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

An Actor, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
An Actor, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

From the Hills, Baluchistan, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
From the Hills, Baluchistan, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Sikh Warrior, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Sikh Warrior, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

A Hindoo Hill-shepherd of Kashmir, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Hindoo Hill-shepherd of Kashmir, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Kashmiri Pundat, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Kashmiri Pundat, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Bodyguard of His Highness Dogra Sowar Kashmir, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Bodyguard of His Highness Dogra Sowar Kashmir, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

On Durbar Day, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
On Durbar Day, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

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"Mortimer Menpes: A Master of Artistic Diversity" Step into the world of Mortimer L Menpes, a talented artist and tailor who flourished in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for his versatility, Menpes showcased his artistic prowess through various mediums, capturing the essence of different subjects with finesse. In the c1920s, Menpes's tailoring skills were on full display as he meticulously crafted garments that exuded elegance and sophistication. His attention to detail was unmatched, leaving a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to wear his creations. Venturing beyond the realm of fashion, Menpes transported us to enchanting landscapes with his brushstrokes. In 1903, he immortalized a picturesque street in Venice, its charm radiating from every stroke. The vibrant colors and intricate details brought this bustling cityscape to life. Menpes also had an eye for capturing intimate moments within family groups. In c1887 (1901), he painted a heartwarming scene that depicted love and unity among kinfolk. Each brushstroke revealed their unique personalities while preserving their bond for generations to come. Not content with being solely behind the canvas or sewing machine, Menpes turned himself into art as well. In 1899, he sketched himself - a self-portrait that showcased not only his artistic talent but also his introspective nature. Nature itself became one of Menpes's muses as he delved into landscapes such as "A Mountain Torrent" in 1903. With bold strokes depicting rushing water cascading down rocky terrain, he captured both its raw power and serene beauty simultaneously. Magazines featured articles highlighting not just Mortimer Menpes's homes but also those belonging to Lord Leighton – two creative minds intertwined by friendship and shared passion for artistry. These black-and-white photographs offered glimpses into their personal spaces where inspiration thrived.