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The Corresponence of James McNeil Whistler
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System Number: 04037
Date: [1888?][1]
Author: Mortimer Luddington Menpes[2]
Place: Paris
Recipient: JW
Place: [London]
Repository: Glasgow University Library
Call Number: MS Whistler M308
Document Type: ALS


OSBORN LODGE FULHAM.
S. W.

Paris

Dear Whistler

I have withdraw[n] my resignation from the Royal Painter Etchers - dont judge it unwise yet -

When last in London I dined with Irving[3] [p. 2] & saw your splendid portrait[4] of him - It is indeed a remarkable picture -

Yours Sincerely

Mortimer Menpes:


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Notes:

1.  [1888?]
Dated from reference to the Royal Society of Painter Etchers. The Society received its Royal charter in 1888.

2.  Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Mortimer Luddington Menpes (1860-1938), artist [more]. See JW's reply, #10004.

3.  Irving
John Henry Brodribb alias Henry Irving (1838-1905), actor, Director and manager of the Lyceum Theatre [more].

4.  portrait
Arrangement in Black, No. 3: Sir Henry Irving as Philip II of Spain (YMSM 187).