The Gothic Spirit
The Gothic Spirit

Currently not on view

The Gothic Spirit,

1922

John Taylor Arms, 1887–1953; born Washington, D.C.; died Fairfield, CT
x1957-30

Information

Title
The Gothic Spirit
Dates

1922

Maker
John Taylor Arms
Medium
Etching, Stiple
Dimensions
plate: 29.5 x 18.1 cm (11 5/8 x 6 15/16 in.) sheet: 43.9 x 29.1 cm (17 5/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John Taylor Arms, Class of 1909, and the Class of 1909
Object Number
x1957-30
Signatures
Signed and dated, in graphite, lower right below plate: John Taylor Arms- 1922
Inscription
In graphite, lower left: The Gothic Spirit, 1922/ Beautiful, rich impression on old paper from the artist's own collection/ 122 [Bassham CR reference]
Reference Numbers
Fletcher 120
Culture
American
Type
etchings, prints
Subject
gargoyles, sculptures, Gothic (Medieval)

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