A stunning original period small antique full-color print of Japan "Butterflies" by Mortimer Menpes (1855-1938) after watercolor painting by Mortimer Menpes. Gold leafed top edge. Published in December 1901 in London. Comes with original title page. Excellent condition - minor edge wear, light tanning on the right side of the white border, never framed. Overall 8.75"W x 5.95"H Image 5.45"W x 4.3"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.