Douglas E. Taylor Beavertail Limited Edition Etching (22/50, 1986)

Limited edition etching by Douglas E. Taylor titled Beavertail, numbered 22/50 and pencil-signed by the artist lower right, dated 1986. This refined print features the overlapping, rounded pads of a Beavertail Prickly Pear cactus rendered in soft gradients of green against a dark background. Subtle highlights and textural details capture both the velvety surface of the cactus pads and the delicate buds emerging at the top, exemplifying Taylor’s mastery of tone and printmaking precision.

Double matted and framed under glass in a brushed silver metal frame, this piece embodies Taylor’s ongoing exploration of botanical structure and natural geometry. Its minimalist composition and balanced color field make it a serene and timeless work of contemporary nature art.

Condition:

Excellent condition overall. The print, matting, and frame are clean and free of damage. Protected under glass.

Dimensions:

Overall: 19 x 15 inches
Visible image area: 13 x 9 inches

Artist Biography:

Douglas E. Taylor is an American contemporary artist and poet based in Portland, Oregon, widely recognized for his mastery of printmaking and mixed-media processes. Holding an MFA in Printmaking from Washington University in St. Louis, Taylor has worked for decades across multiple print disciplines, including etching, monotype, collagraph, and relief.

His work often reflects the textures and rhythms of the natural world—botanical forms, landscapes, and wildlife rendered with subtle tonal transitions and a deep respect for organic structure. Since the 1970s, Taylor has exhibited extensively throughout the western United States and has taught printmaking at both university and community levels. His pieces reside in numerous private and regional collections.

Cactus Triad exemplifies Taylor’s early exploration of desert-inspired imagery, where technical precision and meditative composition merge into a harmonious visual statement.