Doel Reed (American, 1894-1985), Mission

Etching and aquatint, pencil signed and numbered "17/50" to lower margin, matted and framed below glass.

Image size 7 5/8 x 9 3/4 in.; Frame dimensions 19 x 20 1/4 in.

Doel Reed was an American artist celebrated for his mastery of aquatint printmaking and his evocative depictions of the Southwestern landscape. Deeply inspired by the light, terrain, and architecture of New Mexico, Reed developed a distinctive style that captured the region’s quiet drama and enduring beauty.

A strong impression; sheet with dark toning and uneven brightness to the margins; several spots to the center sheet.