Mortimer Luddington Menpes Collection

Of the Imperial Cadet Corps, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Of the Imperial Cadet Corps, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

A Tailor, c1920s. Creator: Mortimer L Menpes
A Tailor, c1920s. Indian man with beard and turban, sewing with needle and thread. From " India" by Flora A. Steel. [A. & C. Black, Ltd, London, c1920s]

In the Temple of Amritsar, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
In the Temple of Amritsar, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Native Bullock-cart, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Native Bullock-cart, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Leisure Hours, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Leisure Hours, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

The Red Shutter, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
The Red Shutter, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Speke Hall, 1870, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Speke Hall, 1870, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

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

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

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

Dorothy Menpes, c1885, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Dorothy Menpes, c1885, (1904). Dorothy Whistler Menpes, daughter of Mortimer Luddington Menpes (1855-1938), Goddaughter of James McNeill Whistler. From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes

A Native Bride, c1920s. Creator: Mortimer L Menpes
A Native Bride, c1920s. Indian woman with nose jewellery. From " India" by Flora A. Steel. [A. & C. Black, Ltd, London, c1920s]

Lord Roberts and Staff Watching the Battle of Osfontein, 1900, (1901). Creator: Mortimer L Menpes
Lord Roberts and Staff Watching the Battle of Osfontein, 1900, (1901). British commander Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) watching the action between British forces and the Boers in 1900

Lord Milner, 1901. Creator: Mortimer L Menpes
Lord Milner, 1901. Portrait of British statesman Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner (1854-1925), High Commissioner to South Africa from 1897-1905

Market Day in Peshawur, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Market Day in Peshawur, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Bullock-cart, Ajmere, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Bullock-cart, Ajmere, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

On the River Steps at Agra, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
On the River Steps at Agra, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Vegetable Market, Peshawur, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Vegetable Market, Peshawur, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Corner of the Fruit Market, Delhi, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Corner of the Fruit Market, Delhi, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Native Chiefs in Delhi, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Native Chiefs in Delhi, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Peshawur, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Peshawur, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Street in Jeypore, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Street in Jeypore, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Narrow Street, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Narrow Street, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Street in Peshawur, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Street in Peshawur, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Mid-day, Jeypore, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Mid-day, Jeypore, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Native Bride, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Native Bride, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Market Women of Ajmere, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Market Women of Ajmere, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Native Woman of Jeypore, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Native Woman of Jeypore, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Water-carriers at Nutha, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Water-carriers at Nutha, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Woman at the Well, Jeypore, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Woman at the Well, Jeypore, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

The River Front, Benares, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
The River Front, Benares, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

At the Door of the Temple, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
At the Door of the Temple, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

The Golden Temple, Amritsar, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
The Golden Temple, Amritsar, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Famous Well, Delhi, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Famous Well, Delhi, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Popular Stall, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Popular Stall, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Workers in Silver and Gold, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Workers in Silver and Gold, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Learned Man of Peshawur, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Learned Man of Peshawur, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Busy Bazaar in Delhi, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Busy Bazaar in Delhi, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Street Corner, Peshawur, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Street Corner, Peshawur, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Wood-cutters, Jeypore, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Wood-cutters, Jeypore, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Rag Shop, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Rag Shop, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

An Unclassified Shop, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
An Unclassified Shop, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Bazaar at Amritsar, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Bazaar at Amritsar, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Vegetable Market, Delhi, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Vegetable Market, Delhi, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Bazaar at Peshawur, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Bazaar at Peshawur, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Quiet Street, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Quiet Street, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Meat Shop in Peshawur, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Meat Shop in Peshawur, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Fruit Stall, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Fruit Stall, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

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Mortimer Luddington Menpes: Capturing the World in Brushstrokes Step into the world of Mortimer Luddington Menpes, a talented artist who painted scenes from various corners of the globe. In his captivating works, he beautifully depicted everyday life and extraordinary moments alike. In the 1920s, Menpes took inspiration from his surroundings as he captured A Tailor diligently working on his craft. The attention to detail in this piece showcases both Menpes' artistic skill and admiration for traditional trades. One of his most iconic pieces is In the Temple of Amritsar, painted in 1905. This masterpiece transports viewers to India's sacred space, where vibrant colors and intricate architecture come together harmoniously under Menpes' brushstrokes. Menpes had an eye for capturing cultural diversity; A Native Bullock-cart takes us back to 1905 when he immersed himself in Indian culture. The painting exudes authenticity as it portrays a common mode of transportation during that time. Leisure Hours invites us into a serene moment frozen in time. Painted also in 1905, this artwork depicts individuals enjoying their free time amidst nature's beauty—a reminder to appreciate life's simple pleasures. The Red Shutter offers a glimpse into European charm with its rustic facade adorned by vibrant shutters. Transporting us to early twentieth-century Europe, this painting showcases Menpes' ability to capture architectural details that tell stories of their own. Traveling further through Europe brings us Street in Venice from 1903—an enchanting scene filled with gondolas gliding along picturesque canals under Venetian balconies draped with laundry, and is evident that Menpes fell under Venice's spell just like countless others before him. A Family Group allows us insight into personal connections as we witness loved ones gathered together around shared memories—painted around c1887 but exhibited later on (1901). This touching portrayal of familial bonds showcases Menpes' ability to capture the essence of human relationships.