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Arms developed a successful career as a graphic artist in the 1920s and 1930s, specializing in series of etchings of Gothic churches and cathedrals in France and Italy. In addition to medieval subjects, Arms made a series of prints of American cities.
Modern Gothic: The Etchings of John Taylor Arms. Saturday, June 9–Sunday, September 30, 2012. Location: Prints and Drawings Gallery. Free; No Ticket Required. Featured Art. About The Exhibition. John Taylor Arms (1887–1953) is one of the foremost American printmakers of the first half of the 20th century.
From his early interest in sketching, Arms developed a successful career as a graphic artist in the 1920s and 1930s. He specialized in etchings of medieval churches and cathedrals, hoping to convey the glory of earlier ages that endured in Europe's architecture.
John Taylor Arms, © Peter A. Juley & Son Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum J0001199. Graphic artist, first trained as an architect. He is best known for his etchings of medieval French architecture, which are characterized by attention to intricate detail.
John Taylor Arms was one of the most famous printmakers of the early 20th century. He is best known for his etchings of medieval buildings, executed with remarkable detail, realism, and a clear sense of his appreciation for the Gothic aesthetic and its spirituality.
Title: The Gothic Spirit. Artist: John Taylor Arms (American, Washington, D.C. 1887–1953 New York) Printer: Frederick Thomas Reynolds (American (born England), London 1882–1945 Riverton, New Jersey) Printer: Assistant David Strang (British, 1887–1967) Date: 1922. Medium: Etching; edition of 100.
Medium: Etching; edition of 100. Dimensions: Plate: 8 11/16 × 4 in. (22 × 10.2 cm) Sheet: 13 7/16 × 8 7/8 in. (34.2 × 22.6 cm) Classification: Prints. Credit Line: Gift of John Taylor Arms, 1942. Accession Number: 42.21.35. An illustrated explainer. Drawings and Prints at The Met.
