Mortimer Menpes’ Japanese House… in Chelsea

Posted: July 9th, 2024 | No Comments »

Mortimer Menpes (1855-1938) was an Australian-born painter, author, printmaker and illustrator, disciple of Whistler and fascinated by Japan and its aesthetic. He visited and drew Japan many times over (and China occasionally too). His home at 25 Cadogan Gardens in Chelsea was a shrine to his passions and worth a few pictures…

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