John taylor arms was a conservative artist, and he knew it. John taylor arms the old print gallery blog page 2. In 19, he made his first etching and by 1927 began exhibiting his architectural etchings at the. In the early 20th century, american printmaker john taylor arms praised meryons series as a monument unique in its sensitive, imaginative, and deeply spiritual expression of architectural form and meaninghis 1923 etching the thinker le penseur reinterprets meryons iconic grotesque subject. John taylor arms 18871953 was born in washington dc. This etching by 20th century printmaker john taylor arms 18871953 is one of many in his oeuvre to include moons or moonlight. Aquatint uses acidresistant resin to achieve tonal effects. The place is bibury, england, a small town in gloucestershire. John taylor arms etchings at cleveland museum of art are. No artist, however, could match arms s superb technical skills and, to this day, his incredibly precise and detailed etchings raise feelings of astonishment.
Signed by the artist in pencil in the right corner of the bottom margin. Dorothy noyes arms, hill towns and cities of northern italy,p. The remaining ground is then cleaned off the plate. Note that the listings on this site are a unique compilation of information and are protected by worldwide.
The art of gun engraving abebooks shop for books, art. John taylor arms, black and white, trebrivan, 1953, etching and drypoint in black on wove paper, plate. Organized thematically, the gothic spirit of john taylor arms features selections from his major series of prints along with independently conceived works. This original etching is printed upon fine handmade china paper and with large margins as published in 1939. Trained as an architect at massachusetts institute of technology, arms served in the navy during world war i, where he fell in love with european architecture, especially the gothic cathedrals that he believed were mans greatest architectural achievements to date. He is best known for his etchings of medieval buildings, executed with remarkable detail, realism, and a clear sense of his appreciation for the gothic aesthetic and its spirituality. Arms served as president of the society of american etchers and as an ambassador for american printmakers and printmaking throughout the world. Etching realism religious art prints for sale ebay.
In chapter xxii of the book, a woman writes to her boyfriend, i have a new collection of etchings that i want to show. Edmunds impression from demonstration plate drawn, etched and printed in two hours at wells college, aurora, ny. He studied law at princeton university, transferring to the massachusetts institute of technology, boston, to study architecture, graduating in 1912. John taylor arms american, 18871953 guide to pictures of works by john taylor arms in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. He specialized in etchings of medieval churches and cathedrals, hoping to convey the glory of earlier. Arms, john taylor, 18871953, artist date createdpublished. John taylor arms davidson galleries antique modern. Limited edition john taylor arms etching sunlight on stone. Arms created more than 400 prints that explore a variety of subjects in addition to gothic cathedrals. John taylor arms connecticut, maryland, massachusetts, dc, new york 1887 1953 etching. If the american artist john taylor arms 18871953 had taken a. Fine art prints, illustrated books, and limited edition portfolios and publications. During the 1920s, 30s and 40s, the etchings and aquatints of john taylor arms provided the standard for other american architectural artists to follow. Blind stamp reading chicago society of etchers lower left.
With 51 etchings in the exhibit, benedictine has about onetenth of the images arms produced. More information about this seller contact this seller 26. John taylor arms prints and multiples 45 for sale at 1stdibs. This image is one of over 108,000 from the amica library formerly the art museum image consortium library the amico library, a growing online collection of highquality, digital art images from over 20 museums around the world. In fact, he only pursued it after receiving an etching set for christmas from his wife. The print is an edition of 100 in color and 75 in black and white. John taylor arms, titled in the lower left margin under the matting plate. John taylor arms is one of the most celebrated american printmakers of the early 20th century. This particular impression is an artist proof, and was printed by frederick reynolds. Signed and dated john taylor arms 1928 in pencil lower right. Inventory for john taylor arms annex galleries fine prints. Columbia under construction at new york shipbuilding corporation, camden, n. Paramour fine arts list of prints for john taylor arms.
Anderson, john taylor arms meticulous 1927 etching lace in stone, rouen cathedral, and a 1929 study for a large watercolor, spiral staircase, from the martin lewis estate. The artists monogram in the plate, lower right corner. The most distinctive characteristic of an etching by. Jun 19, 2014 highlights include a trio of black and white graphic serigraphs by patrick j. After serving as an officer in the united states navy during world war i, he devoted himself fulltime to. Quickly developing a passion for etching, he started studying the techniques of the old masters. The prints of john taylor arms zimmerli art museum. The astonishing dexterity and passion for detail of american printmaker john taylor arms 18871953 is revealed in the first exhibition of his works at the national gallery of art in washington, dc. Title saint germain lauxerrois in plate lower right. The vampire le stryge, 1853, charles meryon french, 18211868, etching in brown ink on laid paper, fourth of eight states. Trained as an architect, arms found artistic inspiration in europes diverse and. In addition to his medieval subjects, arms made a series of prints of american cities. Brier hill gallery is the exclusive dealer for the print work of berta r. The more galleries that participate, the more useful this service will be.
John taylor arms french lace fletcher 415 etching, 1949, signed and dated in pencil, edition of 306. Over his lifetime, he produced 429 published prints, most of them etchings but also worked in drypoint, aquatint, lithography, and mezzotint. John taylor arms was one of the most famous printmakers of the early 20th century. Light and shade, taxco bw etching, 1946, 10 12 x 34, edition. He is best known for his etchings of medieval french architecture, which are characterized by attention to intricate. He produced his first etching in 1915 and in his lifetime he made 441 prints, mostly. He produced a large body of prints throughout his career. Additionally, arms involvement in organized efforts to promote printmaking includes serving as president of the society of american etchers and publishing the handbook of print making and print makers in 1934. After serving as an officer in the united states navy during world war i, he devoted himself fulltime to etching. Alger was an immensely popular author in the 19th centuryespecially with young peopleand his books were widely quoted. John taylor arms biography annex galleries fine prints. John taylor arms 1887 1953 is an artist born in 1887 the oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a printmultiple sold in 1985, at christies, and the most recent auction result is a printmultiple sold in 2020.
Art haz was established in 2005 to represent fine art collections. John taylor arms 1887 1953 peter arno 1904 1968 paul ashbrook 1867 1949. John taylor armss original etching, stanwick church is a fine, original example of his architectural art. Literature, folklore, medicine, occult, science and other subjects. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. The largest etching in the collection is 10 inches high, and the smallest is a 1inch square titled nativity. Carling on antique cream laid paper with a shield watermark. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. John taylor arms 18871953 is one of the foremost american printmakers. In addition to medieval subjects, arms made a series of prints of american cities. All images and text on this john taylor arms page are 2010 by john malyonartcyclopedia, unless otherwise noted. It is a supremely unique book, for not only does it sweep aside the mystery which has surrounded engraving through the centuries, but it factually, simply and in layman.
We have 16th20th century paintings and works on paper that vary from highend to less significant art works. John taylor arms guide to where the the art of john taylor arms can be found in commercial art galleries worldwide. They offer a glimpse into the beautiful creative mind of one of the greatest american printmakers of the 20th century. A fine impression printed cream laid paper by henry. One of 150 copies, with an original signed etching by john taylor arms. Educated in law and then architecture, john taylor arms did not pick up etching until his late 20s. Commission as the frontispiece for the limited edition of american etchers. A catalogue of select books from the ingleton collection. This pen and ink representation of the queensboro bridge is a delicate exploration of space.
Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by john taylor arms. Established in 1971, the annex galleries is a salon style gallery which specializes in 19th, 20th and 21st century american and european fine prints. John taylor arms 18871953 john taylor arms left his successful career as an architect for the uncertainties of fulltime printmaking. American fine art prints the philadelphia print shop. Arms was noted for using a sewing needle and a magnifying glass to etch his plates. Within such a small space arms has rendered a monumental scene of stunning accuracy and atmospheric effects. American artist john taylor arms 18871953 created these original etchings. On lake como, number 2 bw etching and aquatint, 1919, 4 78 x 9 34, edition. This is a pair of incredible miniature original etchings framed side by side in a singular gilded frame. John taylor arms 1887 1953 gloria ecclesiae antiquae. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
On view in the west building from may 8 to november 27, 2011, the gothic spirit of john taylor arms features some 60 prints. He authored handbook of print making and print makers in 1934 and. This is a rare impression printed in black and white. John taylor arms 18871953 was born in washington, d. See available prints and multiples, works on paper, and paintings for sale and learn about the artist. He started making prints in 1914, a year after the epic armory show in new york introduced european modernism to the philistine shores. Published as the frontispiece for the book by dorothy noyes arms, hill towns and cities of northern italy. Signed in pencil by both john taylor arms and kerr eby who collaborated on the etching. It is from his french church series and captures the notre dam cathedral in the town of caudebecencaux. The prints of john taylor arms moonlight, number one. Keith sheridan, llc at ifpda fine art print fair online spring 2020.
Etchings of european churches by noted artist featured. Containing reproductions of prints made or issued during the year ending june, 1931. He began his higher education as a law student at princeton university in 1905 but transferred to massachusetts institute of technology in 1907 to study architecture. With an inventory of over 8000 works on paper half of which are available on this website, our focus is american color woodcut, arts and crafts prints, wpa prints, modernist and abstract expressionist prints from the 1940s and 1960s, prints. Arms eloquently writes about the power of old places. John taylor arms gothic glory, sens cathedral etching. Signed by arms in ink, lower right, and inscribed by him in ink, lower left. He arms did over 500 etchings in his life, komechak said. The echoppe, a tool with a slanted oval section, is also used for swelling lines. Wear to the ends and edges of the spine of the cover. Nevada museum of art, reno, nvconditiongenerally good condition. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. On lake como, number two, 1919, color etching and aquatint.
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