Mortimer L Menpes Collection (page 8)

Nocturne: Blue and Gold, St Marks, Venice, 1880, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Nocturne: Blue and Gold, St Mark s, Venice, 1880, (1904). Paitning held at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff. From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes

Venice, c1870, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Venice, c1870, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

Annie Haden, 1860, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Annie Haden, 1860, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

The Storm, Sunset, 1880, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Storm, Sunset, 1880, (1904). Pastel held in the Harvard Art Museums, Massachusetts. From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

Finette, 1859, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Finette, 1859, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

Black and Gold, Venice, c1860, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Black and Gold, Venice, c1860, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

Limehouse, 1859, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Limehouse, 1859, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

Thames Warehouses, 1859, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Thames Warehouses, 1859, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

The Isle De La Cite, Paris, 1859, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Isle De La Cite, Paris, 1859, (1904). Etching held at the National Gallery Of Art, Washington. From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

The Kitchen, 1858, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Kitchen, 1858, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

Lady Meux, c1882, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
La Vieille Aux Loques, c1858, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

La Vieille Aux Loques, c1858, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
La Vieille Aux Loques, c1858, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

St. Paul s, c1884, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
St. Paul s, c1884, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

Osaka, Japan, c1900. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Osaka, Japan, c1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]

La Petite Marie, 1905. (1914). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
La Petite Marie, 1905. An illustration from Brittany by Mortimer Menpes (1855-1938). From The Connoisseur Vol. XXXIX [Otto Limited, London, 1914.]

Miss Constance Collier in One Summers Day, 1899. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

Mortimer Menpes, British artist, 1898 (1899). A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

Nocturne: Palaces, c1879 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Nocturne: Palaces, c1879 (1904). Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Old Putney Bridge, 1879 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Old Putney Bridge, 1879 (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

The Large Pool, 1879 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Large Pool, 1879 (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Battersea Bridge, London, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Battersea Bridge, London, 19th century (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Henry Irving (1838-1905) as Philip of Spain, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Henry Irving (1838-1905) as Philip of Spain, 19th century (1904). First trial proof etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London)

Lord Wolseley, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Lord Wolseley, 19th century (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Temple Bar, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Temple Bar, 19th century (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

A sketch from Billingsgate, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
A sketch from Billingsgate, 19th century (1904). Second state etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

The Dam Wood, c1875 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Dam Wood, c1875 (1904). First proof etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Two Ships, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Two Ships, 19th century (1904). Second state etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Steamboats off the Tower, 1875 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Steamboats off the Tower, 1875 (1904). Etching.. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Child on a Couch, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Child on a Couch, 19th century (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Swinburne, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Swinburne, 19th century (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

The Model, Lying Down, c1864 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Model, Lying Down, c1864 (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Tillie, a Model, 1873 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Tillie, a Model, 1873 (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Moreby Hall, c1883 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Moreby Hall, c1883 (1904). Watercolour. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Maude, Seated, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Maude, Seated, 19th century (1904). First state etching with full face. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Maude, Standing, 1873 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Maude, Standing, 1873 (1904). Trial proof with light tippet. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

The Velvet Dress, 1873 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Velvet Dress, 1873 (1904). Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Whistlers Mother, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Whistlers Mother, 19th century (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

The Model Resting, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Model Resting, 19th century (1904). Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Weary, 1863 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Weary, 1863 (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Amsterdam, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Amsterdam, 19th century (1904). Early state etching, drawn from the Tolhuis restaurant. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

The Little Forge, c1860 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Little Forge, c1860 (1904). Etching. An early proof before a monogram. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Millbank, c1860 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Millbank, c1860 (1904). Etching. A unique impression with the word not added. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

The Forge, c1860 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Forge, c1860 (1904). Etching Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Axenfeld, 1860 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Axenfeld, 1860 (1904). Etching Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Rotherhithe, 1860 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Rotherhithe, 1860 (1904). Etching. Rotherhithe was drarn from the balcony of the Angel Inn at Rotherhithe, looking northwest toward the City

Mr Mann, 1860 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Mr Mann, 1860 (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Under Old Battersea Bridge, 1879 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Under Old Battersea Bridge, 1879 (1904). Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Fumettes Bent Head, c1859 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Fumettes Bent Head, c1859 (1904). Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

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Mortimer L Menpes: A Master of Artistic Versatility Step into the world of Mortimer L Menpes, a talented artist who captivated audiences with his diverse range of subjects and styles. From capturing the essence of a tailor in the 1920s to depicting the vibrant streets of Venice in 1903, Menpes showcased his artistic prowess through various mediums. In "A Tailor, " created in the c1920s, Menpes skillfully brings to life the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into tailoring. The viewer is transported back in time, witnessing an artisan at work, immersed in their craft. Venturing further into his repertoire, we encounter "Street in Venice" from 1903. With bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, Menpes transports us to the enchanting canals and bustling streets of this Italian city. Every corner exudes charm as he captures Venetian life with remarkable accuracy. Menpes also excelled at portraiture as seen in "James McNeill Whistler. " Through delicate lines and shading techniques, he immortalizes one great artist by another's hand—a testament to their shared passion for artistry. Not limited to European scenes alone, Menpes ventured across continents. In Mexico City (1903), Puebla (1903), and A Mexican Village (1903), he showcases his ability to capture exotic landscapes rich with culture and history. These works transport viewers on a visual journey through Mexico's vibrant cities and picturesque villages. But it wasn't just far-flung locations that fascinated him; even closer to home, Menpes found inspiration within family settings. In "A Family Group, " created around c1887 but revised later in 1901, he portrays familial bonds with warmth and tenderness—an intimate glimpse into domestic life during different eras. Menpes didn't confine himself solely to painting others; he also turned the spotlight on himself.