The Frog of the Tour, Charles VIII, Amboise by John Taylor Arms
The Frog of the Tour, Charles VIII, Amboise
John Taylor Arms
Title
The Frog of the Tour, Charles VIII, Amboise
Artist
John Taylor Arms
1887 - 1953 (biography)Year
1921
Technique
etching
Image Size
7 7/16 x 5 7/16" platemark
Signature
pencil, lower right
Edition Size
25 of 40
Annotations
pencil dated 1921 after the signature
Reference
Fletcher 110; Gargoyle series #6; Arms 112; LOC 119
Paper
ivory wove
State
published
Publisher
artist
Inventory ID
24554
Price
SOLD
Description
With his etching, The Frog of the Tour, Charles VIII, Amboise, Arms continues with his fascination of gargoyles. Château d’Amboise is the grand 15th century residence of King Charles VIII. One of the most interesting aspects of Amboise is its Gothic spires and roof tops, ornamented with fantastic gargoyles. The frog of the tower is a gargoyle. This elongated frog, designed as a conduit to drain water from the roof, protrudes horizontally from a roof drain. Its angle and its opened mouth force the stream of water outward protecting the sides of the building from the falling water.