JOHN TAYLOR ARMS ETCHING -SIGNED AND DATED 1939

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RARE ETCHING BY JOHN TAYLOR ARMS IMAGE SIZE IS 5.5 X 3.5 INCHES (PAPER 8 X 10") The etching is printed on light blue handmade paper, that was make by the artist I believe. And is in MINT condition. SIGNED IN PENCIL JOHN TAYLOR ARMS 1939 And has an interesting little inscription on the left hand side "To Stockett, with best wishes from Parrish" A MUST FOR ANY COLLECTOR OF ETCHINGS BY THIS FAMOUS AMERICAN ARTIST JOHN TAYLOR ARMS (1887-1953) Throughout his artistic life, Arms dedicated himself to educating the public and sparking interest in graphic design, specifically etching and printmaking. He was a member of many printmaking societies, serving as president of the American Society of Graphic Artists, and he held many workshops and lectures around the country. These efforts teaching definitely slowed Arms' work rate, but he still created an impressive amount of quality works. His pieces vary in both subject and size, ranging from 5 x 7 millimeters to somewhat larger prints over twelve inches long. The combination of Arms' attention to detail and philosophy made him a unique artist. The amount of detail in his etchings can be attributed to his educational background in architectural drawings. The painstaking style of etching he utilized is difficult to master, but once developed produces prints that are believable mainly read more