Gothic Glory, Sens Cathedral

1929

John Taylor Arms

Associated Names
John Taylor Arms

Artist, American, 1887 - 1953

Frederick T. Reynolds

Printer, American, 1882 - 1945

Peter J. Platt

Printer, American, 1859 - 1934

The image shows a detailed front view of a grand cathedral's facade. It is depicted head-on, likely from street level. The horizon aligns with the base of the cathedral, emphasizing its height. The scene is rendered in a fine line drawing style, showcasing intricate architectural details such as a rose window, carvings, and pointed arches typical of Gothic architecture. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray and black. Near the cathedral, two smaller buildings flank the street leading up to it. Their walls and windows are drawn with similar detail, creating depth in the scene.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia Livingston Hunt, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1969; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

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, pp. 146-147, no. 218, ii/ii.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: North Portal, Sens; lower right in plate: John Taylor Arms 1929; lower left in black ink: Second State; lower left in graphite: To my friend Frenk G. Kenney - / John Taylor Arms - 1929.; lower center in black ink: John Taylor Arms - 1929.; lower left in black ink by unknown hand: [not deciphered]

Wikidata ID

Q77008896

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