[[The]] Woolworth Building An American Cathedral Arms, John Taylor Architectural illustration Corporate headquarters Printmaking John Taylor Arms (1887-1953) was one of the more famous American printmakers of the early 20th century, he was also known for his medieval architectural etchings that combined precise realism with a sense of soaring spirituality. He believed that Gothic architecture was man's greatest achievement, uniting spiritual and aesthetic values, and was best known for his renderings of gargoyles and European churches. During the 1920's, 30's and 40's, his etchings and aquatints provided the standard for other American architectural artists to follow. Davis Art Images 1921 CE Etching Digital image Tiff, JPEG2000 20th century New York, New York Davis Publications, Worchester, MA
[[The]] Woolworth Building
An American Cathedral
Arms, John Taylor
Architectural illustration
Corporate headquarters
Printmaking
John Taylor Arms (1887-1953) was one of the more famous American printmakers of the early 20th century, he was also known for his medieval architectural etchings that combined precise realism with a sense of soaring spirituality. He believed that Gothic architecture was man's greatest achievement, uniting spiritual and aesthetic values, and was best known for his renderings of gargoyles and European churches. During the 1920's, 30's and 40's, his etchings and aquatints provided the standard for other American architectural artists to follow.
Davis Art Images
1921 CE
Etching
Digital image
Tiff, JPEG2000
20th century
New York, New York
Davis Publications, Worchester, MA