Limoges

1932

John Taylor Arms

Associated Names
John Taylor Arms

Artist, American, 1887 - 1953

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.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David F. Wright

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.4 x 34.29 cm (10 x 13 1/2 in.)
    sheet (approx.): 35.56 x 43.18 cm (14 x 17 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.71.10

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Fletcher 1982, no. 244 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. 144, no. 244, iii/iii.

Inscriptions

in graphite, below plate mark, lower left III "Limoges"; lower right: John Taylor Arms 1932

Wikidata ID

Q76439356

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