The Oldest Settler, Bayeux, France
The Oldest Settler, Bayeux, France

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The Oldest Settler, Bayeux, France,

1917

John Taylor Arms, 1887–1953; born Washington, D.C.; died Fairfield, CT
x1957-78

Information

Title
The Oldest Settler, Bayeux, France
Dates

1917

Maker
John Taylor Arms
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
plate: 39.2 x 24.5 cm (15 7/16 x 9 5/8 in.) sheet: 49.1 x 34.3 cm (19 5/16 x 13 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John Taylor Arms, Class of 1909, and the Class of 1909
Object Number
x1957-78
Place Depicted

Europe, France, Bayeux

Signatures
In graphite, lower right below the plate: John Taylor Arms
Inscription
In graphite, lower left: The Oldest Settler, Bayeux, 1917/ 11 [Bassham CR reference]
Reference Numbers
Fletcher 13
Culture
American
Type
etchings, prints
Subject
streetscapes, roofs, restaurants, women

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