John Taylor Arms Portrait Prints
American, 1887-1953
John Taylor Arms was born in Washington, D.C., in 1887. Arms studied architecture at Princeton and MIT and later became the country’s finest etcher of his age. His renderings of European and American architectural subjects are not only beautiful, but they are unrivaled in their technical virtuosity and nuanced light. In a recent exhibit, the Cleveland Museum noted, Arms believed that art could be a tool for the spiritual and moral improvement of mankind and that Gothic cathedrals represented the most significant expression of man’s aspirations. He viewed printmaking as a vehicle for disseminating images of subjects that would uplift and inspire contemporary society. He served as President of the Society of American Etchers and as an ambassador for American printmakers and printmaking throughout the world.
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Artist: John Taylor Arms
A Gable in the Grande Rue, Lisieux
By John Taylor Arms
Located in New Orleans, LA
This image is the 3rd etching created by Arms. It was printed byGrederick Reynolds in an edition of 116. Referenced as Fletcher #3 the image is the second in his Gable series. Lis...
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St. Mary's Church in Bibury, England
By John Taylor Arms
Located in New Orleans, LA
This image is stamped as being rom the personal collection of Arms Referenced as Fletcher #386 the image is signed .and inscribed in pencil and is from a small edition of 16. The An...
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Old Hoadley House
By John Taylor Arms
Located in New Orleans, LA
This image was in the personal collection of the artist. The Wheeler-Beecher House, sometimes referred to as the Hoadley House, is located on Amity Road in Bethany, CT. Built at the ...
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Find a wide variety of authentic John Taylor Arms portrait prints available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Taylor Arms in etching and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1910s and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large John Taylor Arms portrait prints, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Evan Lindquist, Harry Sternberg, and Anselmo Bucci. John Taylor Arms portrait prints prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $146 and tops out at $150, while the average work can sell for $150.