Doel Reed (American, 1894-1985), White Ruins and Dark Mountain

Aquatint with etching, circa 1940, pencil signed and numbered 16/25 lower margin, matted and framed.

Platemark 11 7/8 x 19 5/8 in.; Frame dimensions 19 x 26 1/2 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 with a beautiful range of tones; some toning, few smudges, and several minor, soft creases; not examined out of frame.