The Old Print Shop

The Piazza, Venzone.

  • ARTIST: John Taylor Arms

  • MEDIUM: Pencil on tissue paper.

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  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 5 x 7 3/16" (128 x 183 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Preparatory tracing for the 1931 etching "The Piazza, Venzone." [Only the mountains and outline of the town.]

  • 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.

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  • REFERENCE: Fletcher #239