Menpes Collection (page 5)

An Elephant from Jaipur, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
An Elephant from Jaipur, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Spear-bearers from Cutch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Spear-bearers from Cutch, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

The Maharaja of Nabha, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Maharaja of Nabha, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Two Baluch Chiefs, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Two Baluch Chiefs, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

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

Nautch Girls, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Nautch Girls, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Delhi, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Delhi, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Town of Amritsar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Town of Amritsar, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Jeypore, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Jeypore, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Moslem Woman, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Moslem Woman, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

The Golden Temple, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Golden Temple, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

The Taj at Agra, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Taj at Agra, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

The Porcelain Dome, Amritsar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Porcelain Dome, Amritsar, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

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

Lord Curzon in his Study at Delhi, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Lord Curzon in his Study at Delhi, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A By-Canal, 1901. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A By-Canal, 1901. From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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Mortimer L Menpes, a renowned artist and traveler, captured the essence of various cultures and landscapes through his exquisite artwork. In the 1920s, he delved into the world of tailoring, showcasing his versatility in creativity. With meticulous attention to detail, Menpes brought life to fabrics with every stitch. One of his notable works takes us back to 1905 when he ventured into the sacred Temple of Amritsar. Through vibrant colors and intricate brushstrokes, Menpes transported viewers into this spiritual sanctuary where devotion filled the air. In another masterpiece from that same year, Menpes depicted a native bullock-cart amidst an exotic landscape. The scene exuded tranquility as these traditional means of transportation blended harmoniously with nature's beauty. It also knew how to capture leisure moments effortlessly. His painting titled "Leisure Hours" showcased individuals indulging in their favorite pastimes - reading books or simply enjoying each other's company. It was a reminder for all to take time off from busy lives and appreciate simple pleasures. "The Red Shutter, " painted in 1905 by Menpes himself, portrayed a charming corner adorned with vibrant shutters that added character to its surroundings. This piece encapsulated his ability to find beauty even in ordinary objects. Venturing beyond Asia and Europe, Menpes explored Venice extensively during different periods of his artistic career. He immortalized Palazzo Contarini degli Scrigni's grandeur against Venetian canals while capturing Cecil Rhodes' enigmatic persona during their meeting in 1900. A street scene from Venice allowed viewers to wander through its enchanting alleys lined with colorful buildings and gondolas gliding along tranquil waters—a true testament to Menpes' talent for transporting audiences across continents through artistry alone. Not only did he paint scenes but also people; "A Family Group" showcased familial bonds frozen in time—an intimate moment preserved forever.