Mortimer Menpes: 5 books

Mortimer Menpes happily played the loyal and obedient follower to famed nineteenth-century artist James McNeil Whistler for nearly a decade. Then abruptly, the relationship ended and barely a word passed between them again. Upon Whistler's death some twenty years later, Menpes reemerged to put to print...

Impressions of Japan, first published in 1901, 73 color illustrations. According to Wikipedia: "Menpes was born in Port Adelaide, South Australia, the second son of property developer James Menpes, who with his wife, Ann, had settled in Australia in 1839... Menpes set off on a sketching tour of Brittany...

The Thames by Mortimer Menpes.

This edition features • illustrations • a linked List of Illustrations • a linked Table of Contents CONTENTS Arrival and First Impressions History A Glimpse into Bohemia Architecture St. Mark's Painters of the Renaissance Streets, Shops, and Courtyards The Islands of the Lagoon Social Ups and Downs Gondolas and Gondoliers

This interesting book about Rembrandt and his paintings was first written in 1905, and is just as enjoyable today. Featuring colour prints of 16 of his best paintings, this excellent introduction to one of the world's most famous painters is a great addition to any e-book collection. This version has been specially formatted for today's e-readers by Andrews UK.