Guardians of the Spire
Artist
John Taylor Arms
(American, 1887 - 1953)
CultureAmerican
Date1921
MediumEtching on laid paper
DimensionsOverall, Image: 6 5/8 × 9 7/8 in. (16.8 × 25.1 cm)
Overall, Sheet: 8 7/16 × 12 3/4 in. (21.4 × 32.4 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (36.2 x 48.9 cm)
Overall, Sheet: 8 7/16 × 12 3/4 in. (21.4 × 32.4 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (36.2 x 48.9 cm)
InscribedSigned in graphite beneath platemark at lower right: "John Taylor Arms." In graphite at lower left: "Guardians of the Eaves." "(E131)" in blue pen on verso.
Credit LineThe Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA
Object number54.18.1
Not on view
DescriptionTwo gargoyles looking down on the city below from the parapet of Amiens Cathedral.
