John Taylor Arms (1887-1953)
"Plumed Serpent, Chichen Itza" 1940, Etching. Edition: 250 - roman numeral II in lower left corner indicating the second state of two. Signed and dated in pencil, John Taylor Arms, center right; titled, Plumed Serpent, Chichen Itza, at bottom of sheet (see images).
Image: 1 15/16 x 2 1/2 inches (50 x 63 mm). Sheet: 5 1/2 x 7 7/8 inches (139 x 200 mm).
Comments:
Excellent condition. Good full margins. Printed by David Strang on off-white wove paper. A fine fresh print from the collection of the artists daughter Margery Arms Roberts (so stated in small blue stamp, lower left). Written in pencil at the bottom of sheet: Plumed Serpent, Chichen Itza, Etching, Number 1 of the Yucatan Series, State - Second Published, Edition 250, Printed by David Strang.
Reference: Fletcher 1982 #344.
Inventory ID: 1149
