Gloria: Saint Riquier (Gloria Ecclesiae Antiquae). [Original Etching]

1937. [Etching]. John Taylor Arms. American Artist (1887-1953). Fletcher 307 (iii/IV), edition 75. Image size: 13 7/8 x 8 5/8 inches; paper size: 18 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches. SIGNED and dated 1937 in pencil. Inscribed "Ed.75 III." A fine impression with full margins printed on J. WHATMAN watermarked paper. The raisonne lists an edition of 175 for this state. Depicting the western façade of the abbey church of Saint-Riquier, which is considered one of the most beautiful examples of Flamboyant Gothic architecture in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France. John Taylor Arms is considered one of the most famous printmakers of the first half of the century. He is mostly noted for his etchings of medieval architecture, as this etching attests. His work can be found in most major collections of American prints.. Signed. Fine. Art, Prints.