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Upon creamy paper, “Venetian Filigree” (1931) describes with laser-like linearity the intricate Ca d’Oro palazzo, its meticulously patterned, depth-denying façade and aqueous reflections. Similar precision renders “Venetian Mirror” (1935) another inspired geometric abstraction.
Title: The North Portal of Chartres Cathedral Artist: John Taylor Arms (American, Washington, D.C. 1887–1953 New York) Printer: David Strang (British, 1887–1967)
Arms delineated the façade with masterful precision, creating an extraordinary breadth of tone through linework alone. The palazzo’s rich repetitive pattern and cursive design is emphasized and the building occupies almost the entire space, flattening the scene.
Exhibition History - Aspects of Architecture: The Prints of John Taylor Arms, 04/14/2012-07/31/2012, Zimmerli Art Museum, Eisenberg Gallery
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.
Venetian Filigree (A. 237; F. 235) JOHN TAYLOR ARMS Venetian Filigree (A. 237; F. 235) etching, 1931, on wove paper, the second (final) state, signed, titled and dated in pencil, inscribed 'to my friend Robert Lawson, with my compliments', annotated 'cp' (the edition was 139, there were also 2 printed in 1932 and 9 printed in 1937-8), with wide margins (the left and right margins folded back ...
About the work. John Taylor Arms. Venetian Filigree, Ca D'Oo, Venice, 1931. Etching. 10 3/4 × 11 in | 27.3 × 27.9 cm. Private Collection, NY. Get notifications for similar works. Create Alert. Want to sell a work by this artist? Sell with Artsy. Artist Series.
