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Mr. David F. Wright

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The image shows a black and white etching of a stone bridge with arches over calm water. In the background, there is a cluster of buildings on a hill, with a cathedral at the top. The cathedral has a spire and detailed architecture. The fine-line etching captures the texture of the stone and buildings. The monochrome palette highlights the light and shadow.
John Taylor Arms, Limoges, 1932, etching on laid paper, Gift of David F. Wright, 2009.71.10

Limoges

John Taylor Arms · 1932 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.71.10

The image displays a view of a bridge, potentially the Rialto Bridge, seen from below an archway which frames the scene. The perspective is slightly angled, highlighting the stonework and arched architecture of the bridge. Steps and stonework lead downwards to the canal where water reflects the structures above. In the distance, buildings with detailed windows and a tower with a pointed dome can be seen. The horizon is formed by the buildings against a lightly clouded sky. The artwork features detailed brushstrokes that suggest texture and depth, using a monochromatic color palette of sepia and black to emphasize architectural details and shadows.
John Taylor Arms, Shadows of Venice, 1930, etching and aquatint on laid paper, Gift of David F. Wright, 2009.71.9

Shadows of Venice

John Taylor Arms · 1930 · etching and aquatint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.71.9

The image shows a gothic-style church with an intricate spire, detailed architecture, and a clock tower in the background. The horizon is not clearly visible. The painting features fine brushstrokes for texture and depth, with a monochromatic color palette of browns and tans. In the foreground, there are gravestones and crosses with detailed designs.
John Taylor Arms, Black and White, Trébrivan, 1953, etching and drypoint on wove paper, Gift of David F. Wright, 2009.71.26

Black and White, Trébrivan

John Taylor Arms · 1953 · etching and drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.71.26

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.
John Taylor Arms, Lavenham, England, 1939, etching on laid paper, Gift of David F. Wright, 2009.71.12

Lavenham, England

John Taylor Arms · 1939 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.71.12

The image is taken from a high vantage point above a town, framed by a stone window. The horizon is high in the image, with numerous buildings and rooftops extending into the distance. The style appears to be an etching with detailed brushstrokes, depicting architectural elements and the landscape. The color palette is monochrome, dominated by shades of black, white, and grey. The stonework of the window contrasts with the detailed townscape below. The window features a gothic design with pointed arches and ornamental patterns.
John Taylor Arms, From the Tower, Bayeux, 1928, etching in black on laid paper, Gift of David F. Wright, 2009.52.1

From the Tower, Bayeux

John Taylor Arms · 1928 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.52.1

The image shows a detailed, multi-level old building with intricate architectural features. The perspective is solely focused on the structure. Various elements such as slanted roofs, chimneys, and decorative wooden details are prominent. The style resembles a detailed etching with delicate lines for texture. The color scheme is monochromatic in rich sepia tones, creating an antique vibe. Signs reading "Jean Paul" and "Fruiterie" are visible on the building, hinting at old-world commerce. The building is adorned with numerous windows and shutters, suggesting a lively past.
John Taylor Arms, Veterans (Silent Witness), 1916, etching on wove paper, Gift of David F. Wright, 2009.71.1

Veterans (Silent Witness)

John Taylor Arms · 1916 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.71.1

The image shows an architectural scene with a grand building featuring a tower with a clock, flanked by cylindrical battlement-topped structures. A leafless tree is nearby on the left, and there are more buildings to the right with detailed stonework. The artwork is characterized by precise brushstrokes or pencil marks in a monochromatic color palette of gray and sepia. The sky is clear, emphasizing the shapes and textures of the elements in the scene.
John Taylor Arms, The Herbert Lowell Dillon Gymnasium, Princeton, NJ, 1947, etching in black on laid paper, Gift of David F. Wright, 2010.45.4

The Herbert Lowell Dillon Gymnasium, Princeton, NJ

John Taylor Arms · 1947 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2010.45.4

The image is an etching of a church tower, detailed with fine lines, reaching towards the top of the frame. To the left of the tower, there is a graveyard with tombstones and a fence. In the background, there are dark trees casting shadows, and wispy clouds in the sky. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, white, and gray.
John Taylor Arms, Lavenham, England, 1939, etching on yellow laid paper, Gift of David F. Wright, 2009.71.11

Lavenham, England

John Taylor Arms · 1939 · etching on yellow laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.71.11

The image shows a landscape with a village featuring a central church. The horizon is low, emphasizing the village and church against the sky. The church has a steeple with a cross. The style uses fine lines to depict the buildings, trees, and landscape. The color palette is primarily gray and sepia. In the foreground, there is open land leading to the village. The sky is clear and expansive.
John Taylor Arms, David Strang, Normandy Noon, 1936, etching in black on blue wove paper, Gift of David F. Wright, 2011.14.1

Normandy Noon

John Taylor Arms, David Strang · 1936 · etching in black on blue wove paper ·  Accession ID  2011.14.1

The image shows an arched colonnade with intricately carved columns on the right side. In the distance, there is a cityscape with rooftops, spires, and domes against a bright sky. The architecture appears detailed and finely etched. The color palette is limited to shades of gray, black, and white. A column topped with a statue stands out in the distance.
John Taylor Arms, Stockholm, 1940, etching and aquatint on Japanese paper, Gift of David F. Wright, 2009.71.16

Stockholm

John Taylor Arms · 1940 · etching and aquatint on Japanese paper ·  Accession ID  2009.71.16