"The Gates of the City" by John Taylor Arms, Amer., (1887-1953) Charcoal meandering contour lines and experimental

meandering contour lines and experimental textures found in his work

signed & titled vertically in pencil in the side margins

who also worked in Connecticut

who is best remembered for his images of people at ease in pursuit of the finer things in life

on a full sheet of J

"The Gates of the City" by John Taylor Arms, Amer., (1887-1953) Charcoal meandering contour lines and experimentalEtching and Aquatint printed in Color, 1922, F. 126, Ed. 75 in color, 25 in black & white, plus 7 trial proofs in various states, 8" x 7 15 16", signed & titled in pencil. The print has recently been professionally conserved to remove a small stain at the lower left margin edge and small discreet handling crease, which are both now undetectable. A beautiful impression, in fine condition, with full margins. An Arms iconic masterpiece.