A stunning original period small antique full-color print of Japan "A Sign-Painter's" by Mortimer Menpes (1855-1938) after watercolor painting by Mortimer Menpes. Gold leafed top edge. Published in December 1901 in London. Excellent condition - minor edge wear, never framed. Overall 5.95"W x 8.75"H Image 4.3"W x 5.45"H Mortimer Luddington Menpes was an Australian-born English artist, author, printmaker, illustrator, member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers & Engravers, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, and Royal Institute of Oil Painters.