Corbel on Gate House, Stokesay Castle

1944

John Taylor Arms

Associated Names
John Taylor Arms

Artist, American, 1887 - 1953

This is a drawing of an intricately carved wooden column capital. The artwork depicts a detailed column capital carved with ornate patterns resembling a face with hair, eyes, and other designs. The wood texture is realistic, showing grain and weathering. The carvings include motifs of leaves and scrolls. The drawing showcases craftsmanship and decorative beauty in architectural details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David F. Wright

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.1 x 3.97 cm (3 3/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 9.53 x 11.75 cm (3 3/4 x 4 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.71.21

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Fletcher 1982, no. 382

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. 144, no. 382.

Wikidata ID

Q76439348

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