For nearly a decade, Mortimer Menpes happily played as loyal and obedient follower to famed 19th century artist James McNeil Whistler until abruptly, the relationship ended and barely a word passed between them again Upon Whistler s death some twenty years later, Menpes reemerged to put to print this first hand portrait of his former master capturing Whistler s working mFor nearly a decade, Mortimer Menpes happily played as loyal and obedient follower to famed 19th century artist James McNeil Whistler until abruptly, the relationship ended and barely a word passed between them again Upon Whistler s death some twenty years later, Menpes reemerged to put to print this first hand portrait of his former master capturing Whistler s working methods, his daily routines, his interests, and his eccentricities.