La Colegiata, Toro by John Taylor Arms

La Colegiata, Toro by John Taylor Arms

La Colegiata, Toro

John Taylor Arms

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Title

La Colegiata, Toro

 
Artist
Year
1935  
Technique
etching 
Image Size
9 5/8 x 12 5/8" platemark 
Signature
pencil signed, lower right 
Edition Size
153 
Annotations
pencil dated 1935 after the signature; annotated "Ed 100 II" in lower left 
Reference
Fletcher 284; Spanish Church Series #12; Arms 288; LOC 70 
Paper
ivory laid 
State
ii/ii 
Publisher
artist 
Inventory ID
24631 
Price
$450.00 
Description
The Collegiate Church of Santa Maria la Mayor is considered one of the most well preserved examples of medieval Romanesque architecture, and is situated on the cliffs of the fortified city of Toro, Spain. Its construction began in the late 12th century and continued for over a century. John Taylor Arms shows the compact yet sprawling campus of the church with its intricately carved north portal and simpler outer walls, built in the latter half of its construction. This is number twelve in Arms' "Spanish Church Series". As with much of his architectural work, he's draped the scene in heavy shadows, providing vivid contrast that allows for small details to emerge. 
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