Lavenham, England

1939

John Taylor Arms

Associated Names
John Taylor Arms

Artist, American, 1887 - 1953

The image shows a Gothic church tower from a slightly low angle. The horizon is positioned low, emphasizing the tower against the sky. Sparse clouds are visible in the sky, enhancing the texture of the scene. The detailed lines give the image a precise quality. The color scheme is monochromatic, with various shades of gray. A path, grassy area, churchyard fence, and gravestones are depicted in the foreground, creating a sense of depth. Tall trees frame the scene in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David F. Wright

  • Dimensions

    plate: 18.89 x 9.68 cm (7 7/16 x 3 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 29.21 x 20.32 cm (11 1/2 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.71.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Fletcher 1982, no. 322 iii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1982

  • Fletcher, William Dolan. John Taylor Arms, A Man for All Time: The Artist and His Work. New Haven, CT: The Sign of the Arrow, 1982, p. 204, no. 322, iii/iii.

Inscriptions

in graphite, below plate mark, lower left: III; lower right: John Tayor Arms 1939

Wikidata ID

Q76439341

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