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John Taylor ArmsBorn in Washington, D.C., Arms, studied at Princeton University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His sureness of hand and microscopic vision assured him a place as one of the foremost architectural etchers in the world.
Impressed with Gothic architecture he etched many of the cathedrals, gables, and gargoyles, throughout his travels in Europe. His total output contained approximately 444 prints with hundreds and even thousands of hours spent on some plates. The exquisite line work in his etchings was enhanced, by using sewing needles, thus defining the detail in the shadows and lighting, projected on stone and water.
His superb quality of draftsmanship caused the editor of The Print Collector's Quarterly, Fitzroy Carrington, to state, "For God's sake, John, don't you ever make a mistake, get drunk or something!"
Arms, also built a wonderful collection of graphic arts which encompassed thousands of images. He was considered the leading spokesman and advocate in the promotion of American graphic arts.
Bassham, Ben L., John Taylor Arms: American Etcher, Madison, Wisconsin, 1925.
Crafton Collection, American Etchers, Vol.5, John Taylor Arms, Philadelphia, 1930.
Fletcher, William Dolan, John Taylor Arms: A Man For All Time, New Haven, 1982.
Johnson, Una E., American Prints and Printmakers, New York, 1980, p.36.
Saville, Jennifer, John Taylor Arms: Plates of Perfect Beauty, Honolulu Academy of Arts, 1905.
Zigrosser, Carl, The Artist in America, New York, 1942, p.29.
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John Taylor Arms
American (1887-1953)
Saint Benigne, Dijon
10-1/2 x 6-3/4 in.
Etching, 1927, edition 110. Fletcher 195. From the French Church Series. Titled and dated in the plate, lower left; signed and dated in pencil. Printed on thin Japan laid paper, with large margins.
$500. |
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John Taylor Arms
American (1887-1953)
Wilby Church, Northamptonshire, England
4-3/8 x 2-1/2 in.
Etching, 1940, edition 432, (final state, IV/IV). Fletcher 335. Signed and titled in pencil. Printed on antique laid paper with a partial watermark.
$250. |
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John Taylor Arms
American (1887-1953)
Rouen or Cathedral of Notre Dame, from the South
8 x 7-7/8 in.
Etching, 1925, edition of 150. Fletcher 162. Signed and dated in pencil. Selected for Fine Prints of the Year, 1925, pl.59.
$525. |
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John Taylor Arms
American (1887-1953)
Old Sign Compiegne
3-7/8 x 6 in.
Etching, 1916, edition 120. Fletcher 7. Signed and dated in pencil. Printed on laid paper with large margins.
$300. |
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John Taylor Arms
American (1887-1953)
Sunlight and Shadow
5-3/4 x 3-7/8 in.
Etching, 1915, edition 120. Fletcher 1. The artist's first published print. Signed and dated in pencil. From the Gable series. A good impression with full margins, printed on antique laid paper. Illustrated in John Taylor Arms-Plates of Perfect Beauty, Jennifer Saville, 1995, p.14.
$325. |
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John Taylor Arms
American (1887-1953)
La Rue de Change, Tours
5 x 2-1/8 in.
Etching, 1924, edition 156. Fletcher 141. Signed and dated in pencil. Printed on wove paper with full margins.
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