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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.
John Taylor Arms, N.A. Etchings. John Taylor Arms, N.A, R.E. 1887-1953. Click on the pictures for larger images. The groupings are: America, Italy, Gargoyles, France, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, England. America. New York. American Cathedral (The Woolworth Building). 1921. Etching. Fletcher 107. 17 x 6 5/8 (sheet 21 1/2 x 9 1/8). Edition 75.
Sep 30, 2012 · Modern Gothic: The Etchings of John Taylor Arms. Saturday, June 9–Sunday, September 30, 2012. Location: Prints and Drawings Gallery. Featured Art. Venetian Filigree, 1931. John Taylor Arms (American, 1887–1953). Etching; 27.0 x 27.6 cm. Lawrence Hitchcock Fund 1977.185. In Memorium, 1939. John Taylor Arms (American, 1887–1953).
He is best known for his etchings of medieval French architecture, which are characterized by attention to intricate detail. Joan Stahl American Artists in Photographic Portraits from the Peter A. Juley & Son Collection (Washington, D.C. and Mineola, New York: National Museum of American Art and Dover Publications, Inc., 1995)
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.
Works of Art. Artist Bibliography. Biography. John Taylor Arms was born in Washington, DC. He studied architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, graduating in 1912. After World War I, he devoted himself full-time to etching, the printing process that relies on acid to "bite" out an image drawn on a metal plate.
Parking & Directions. Free Admission. The Etchings of John Taylor Arms. The etcher John Taylor Arms (1887–1953) is ranked among the most renowned printmakers in early 20th-century America, and the Chrysler Museum of Art presents his work in a free exhibition on view in the Kaufman Theatre Lobby.
