1950 Print of Estate in Chicago, Illinois, pencil signed. John Taylor Arms was active/lived in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, District Of Columbia, New York, and is known for etching, art education, illustration. One of the more famous printmaker of the early 20th century, John Taylor Arms was 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. He was remarkably prolific, considering that he worked slowly and deliberately and spent much time traveling, writing, and lecturing. Overall size: 12 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. Image size: 6 x 9 1/2 in. #1146 #42