Description: 1926 etching by New York City artist John Taylor Arms, NA (Am., 1887-1953) entitled Cathedral de Saint Julien, Le Mans, also called Le Mans, The Cathedral and Old Town. French Church Series #20. Unframed.Etched in plate: “Le Mans - 1926”. Artist signed and dated in pencil lower right “John Taylor Arms - 1927”. Plate size: 9 1/8 x 9 5/8 inches. Sheet size: 11 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches. Unrestored condition.Provenance: Sessler’s Book Shop (Books, Prints, Etchings), 1310 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1933. Original, partial label comes with the etching.Notice everything going on in this print: people, several boats on the Sarthe River, shops, a French cafe, etc.In undulating countryside between Tours and Le Mans, explore a pocket-sized wine region that includes the Coteaux du Loir, Jasnières and Coteaux du Vendômois appellations, in the north of the Loire Valley, each connected by Loir river…The 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans) is an endurance-focused sports car race held annually near the town of Le Mans, France. It is the world's oldest active endurance racing event. The first race at La Mans was in 1923, just 3 years before this etching was created.Unlike fixed-distance races whose winner is determined by minimum time, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is won by the car that covers the greatest distance in 24 hours. Racing teams must balance the demands of speed with the cars' ability to run for 24 hours without mechanical failure.The race is organized by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO). It is held on the Circuit de la Sarthe, composed of closed public roads and dedicated sections of a racing track. The event represents one leg of the Triple Crown of Motorsport, with the other events being the Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix.John Taylor Arms (1887-1953) was one of the foremost American printmakers of the first half of the 20th century. Arms was born in Washington, DC in 1887. He studied law at Princeton University, transferring to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, to study architecture, graduating in 1912.After serving as an officer in the United States Navy during World War I, he devoted himself full-time to etching. He published his first original etchings in 1919. His initial subject was the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City near which he worked. Arms developed a successful career as a graphic artist in the 1920s and 1930s, specializing in series of etchings of Gothic churches and cathedrals in France and Italy.In addition to medieval subjects, Arms made a series of prints of American cities. he spent the majority of his 50-year career documenting Europe's great Gothic churches. Arms believed that art could be a tool for the spiritual and moral improvement of mankind and that Gothic cathedrals represented 'the most significant expression of man's aspirations.' He viewed printmaking as a vehicle for disseminating images of subjects that would uplift and inspire contemporary society.He used sewing needles and magnifying glasses to get a fine level of detail. A member of many printmaking societies, Arms served as president of the American Society of Graphic Artists. An educator, Arms wrote the Handbook of Print Making and Print Makers (1934) and did numerous demonstrations and lectures. Arms was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Associate member in 1930, and became a full member in 1933. CHECK MY FEEDBACK AND BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! *** 20+ years of happy customers on eBay *** Please see my other eBay listings for more great items.Message me to arrange for combined shipping on multiple purchases.
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: Medium
Region of Origin: New York, USA
Artist: John Taylor Arms
Production Technique: Etching
Style: Art Deco, Impressionism, Realism, Gothic
Item Height: 9 1/8 inches plate size
Item Width: 9 5/8 inches plate size
Material: Ink, Paper
Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Community Life, Continents & Countries, Cultures & Ethnicities, Famous Places, Food & Drink, History, People, Topographical, Transportation
Time Period Produced: 1925-1949
Type: Print
Features: Signed, Dated, Titled, 1st Edition
Subject: Cathedrals, Cityscapes, France, Hotels & Restaurants, Landscape, Motor Racing, Ships, Travel & Transportation, Wine, Working Life
Culture: French
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1926
