Crystal And Jade
Artist
John Taylor Arms
(American, 1887 - 1953)
Publisher
David Strang
CultureAmerican
Date1936-1940
MediumEtching | Aquatint
DimensionsOverall, Plate: 7 11/16 x 6 1/8 in. (19.6 x 15.5 cm)
Overall: 12 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. (31.8 x 23.9 cm)
Overall, Mat: 22 x 18 in. (55.9 x 45.7 cm)
Overall: 12 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. (31.8 x 23.9 cm)
Overall, Mat: 22 x 18 in. (55.9 x 45.7 cm)
InscribedSigned in pencil lower right below plate: "John Taylor Arms 1940" and lower left: "Trial proof XIII VI". In pencil in bottom margin: "Crystal and Jade Etching and aquatint Begun in 1936, completed in 1940 Sixth and final state Edition 150 Printed by David Strang - Note - This impression on modern light tone Whatman paper is the 'bon a tirer' used by David Strang as a guide in printing the edition - J.T.A. 8/6/40". "TRIAL PROOF"; "5" in a circle. Stamped lower left within cartouche: "Collection - A Dorothy Noyes Arms". Upper right corner of mat: "305" and upper left corner "261" in pencil. Paper watermarked "David Strang" upper right edge at bottom.
Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Noyes Arms
Object number55.28.73G
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