Mortimer Menpes

China Mortimer Menpes

First published in 1909, 'China' is written by Sir Henry Arthur Black and illustrated by Mortimer Menpes. Featuring 16 colour prints of Mortimer Menpes's beautiful watercolour paintings it provides a charming illustrated history of China and Chinese culture. Mortimer Luddington Menpes (1855 - 1938), was an Australian-born British painter, author, and illustrator. This classic work is being republished now in a new colour edition and includes an excerpt from 'In Mortimer Menpes' Studio' By Raymond Blathwayt.