Venetian Mirror

1935

John Taylor Arms

Associated Names
John Taylor Arms

Artist, American, 1887 - 1953

The image shows a Venetian canal scene with historic buildings lining the water. Gondolas are seen both docked and moving along the canal. The artwork appears to be a detailed etching or engraving with precise lines and shading. The color palette is muted and monochromatic, with soft sepia tones. Steps lead down to the water, with striped posts for mooring gondolas. The canal winds between the grand buildings, with a bell tower in the distance. The water reflects the architecture and gondolas, creating a serene atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift (Partial and Promised) of Judy and Leo Zickler

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16 x 35.6 cm (6 5/16 x 14 in.)
    sheet: 26 x 46.5 cm (10 1/4 x 18 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.117.10

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Fletcher 1982, no. 289

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(The Old Print Shop, Inc., New York 2004); Mr. and Mrs. Leo E. Zickler, Bethesda, Maryland, 2005; Promised gift 2005 to NGA.

Associated Names

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, no. 289.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Private Collection "a" II; lower left corner: Venetian Mirror / Number 27 of the "Italian Series"; lower right: John Taylor Arms-1935; upper right corner by unknown hand: #293; lower center by unknown hand: 61977

Wikidata ID

Q76346533

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