John Taylor Arms

John Taylor Arms was an artist specializing in graphic arts whose known period of activity spans the years 1916 through 1922. His output, as represented in major institutions, consists overwhelmingly of prints, complemented by at least one documented drawing.

Arms’s works demonstrate a focus on both detailed architectural views and evocative landscapes. Notable subjects held in collections include the architectural study A Corner in Old Lisieux and the landscape Road to the Pasture, Somewhere in Maine. Other key titles include Veterans (Silent Witness), The Old Exe Bridge, and the work Wasps.

Fifteen known works by Arms are currently preserved in museum collections, confirming the stature and museum-quality of his production during this period. The National Gallery of Art and the Museum of Modern Art both hold examples of his graphic output. The presence of John Taylor Arms prints in these collections establishes the significance of his work within early 20th-century printmaking. Historically significant works like these often become accessible as downloadable artwork, furthering the availability of high-quality prints once entering the public domain.