1901 Mortimer Menpes "Lord Roberts and Stuff", Safari Style Original Period Antique Print

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A rare original period antique First Edition Safari Style print after watercolor sketches of Lord Roberts and Stuff by Mortimer … more A rare original period antique First Edition Safari Style print after watercolor sketches of Lord Roberts and Stuff by Mortimer Menpes. Comes from a rare First Limited Edition book by Mortimer Menpes, published in London, England, in 1901. Signed in the print. Gold leaf top edge, original title page. Excellent condition - minor age wear on the white border, never framed.

Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts, VC, KG, KP, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCIE, KStJ, VD, PC (30 September 1832 – 14 November 1914) was a British soldier who was one of the most successful commanders of the 19th century. He served in the Indian Rebellion, the Expedition to Abyssinia and the Second Anglo-Afghan War before leading British Forces to success in the Second Boer War. He also became the last Commander-in-Chief of the Forces before the post was abolished in 1904.

Mortimer Luddington Menpes (1855-1938), was an Australian-born artist, author, printmaker and illustrator. Menpes painted in oil and watercolour as well as being a prolific printmaker, producing over 700 etchings and drypoints during his career to great acclaim. London, 1901.

This original period antique print, like all other prints after paintings of Mortimer Menpes created by Menpes himself. less