Guardians of the Spire
Guardians of the Spire

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Guardians of the Spire,

1921

John Taylor Arms, 1887–1953; born Washington, D.C.; died Fairfield, CT
x1969-95

Information

Title
Guardians of the Spire
Dates

1921

Maker
John Taylor Arms
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
plate: 16.7 x 24.8 cm. (6 9/16 x 9 3/4 in.) sheet: 22.1 x 31.6 cm. (8 11/16 x 12 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of David H. McAlpin, Class of 1920, and Mrs. McAlpin, in memory of Prof. Clifton R. Hall
Object Number
x1969-95
Place Depicted

Europe, France, Somme, Amiens

Signatures
In graphite, lower right below plate: John Taylor Arms
Inscription
In graphite, lower left: Guardians of the Spire. Amiens Cathedral In graphite, lower right corner: 15
Reference Numbers
Fletcher 102
Culture
American
Type
etchings, prints
Subject
landscapes (representations), gargoyles, spires, statues, cathedrals, cityscapes

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