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The Birdman.

  • ARTIST: John Taylor Arms

  • MEDIUM: Pencil drawing on tissue paper,

    DATE: 1919

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 7 1/2 x 5" (191 x 126 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Drawing for the 1919 etchi ng and aquatint, "The Birdman."

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: Unsigned. This drawing came directly from the Estate of John Taylor Arms. Being transfer drawings means these drawings were used to create the copper plate that printed the etching. As any object that is used in this fashion, they often have a variety of condition issues. They are, however, unique works created by the artist.

  • CONDITION: Good condition.

  • REFERENCE: Fletcher #25