Bev Doolittle: The Earth is My Mother Print | 2217/12500 Mint Never Framed

Bev Doolittle | The Earth is My Mother Limited Edition Fine Art Print (18" x 18")
Available via Private Consignment: March 2026
 
Overview
Artist: Bev Doolittle (American, b. 1947)
Title: The Earth is My Mother
Medium: Limited Edition Offset Lithograph on Fine Art Paper
Edition Number: 2217 / 12,500 (Hand-signed and numbered by the artist)
Image Size: 18"h x 18"w
Paper Size: 22.25"h x 21.75"w
Publisher: The Greenwich Workshop, Inc. (1999)
Condition: Mint / Never Framed. Preserved in original publisher’s protective sleeve.
 
Artwork Description
The Earth is My Mother is a cornerstone of Bev Doolittle’s storied career, serving as a visual culmination of her work in the late 1990s. This piece is renowned for its intricate "camouflage art" technique, where 16 distinct watercolor images of wildlife, desert flora, and Native American artifacts seamlessly converge to reveal a hidden, larger-than-life portrait of a mother.
In this composition, the artist invites the viewer to explore the interconnectedness of nature. Notably, this standalone limited edition print is the only way to view the completed image as a single, cohesive work. The 18" x 18" format allows for a full appreciation of the fine textures of the desert sand and the subtle organic shapes that define Doolittle’s "visual hide-and-seek" philosophy.
 
Artist Biography: Bev Doolittle
Bev Doolittle is a master of contemporary Western art and a pioneer of the camouflage genre. A graduate of the Art Center College of Design, her work is defined by a deep spiritual connection to the American West and its Indigenous cultures. Her limited edition prints through The Greenwich Workshop are among the most collected in history, frequently setting records for sell-out speeds on the primary market. Her art serves as a bridge between conservation and creativity, often raising millions for environmental and cultural foundations.
 
Provenance & Authenticity Guarantee
We provide a 100% Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity for this work. This print is offered on consignment from the private archives of a retired professional framer in North Carolina (March 2026).
Authentication: Accompanied by the original The Greenwich Workshop Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Housing: Includes the original publisher's protective sleeve and envelope.
Condition Notes: This specimen is guaranteed never to have been mounted, taped, or framed. The paper remains crisp with original white margins and full color saturation, as it has been stored professionally since its initial acquisition.
 
Inquiry & Shipping
Shipping: Ships flat in original protective housing; reinforced for museum-grade transit.
Inquiries: Please contact the gallery for high-resolution images of the edition numbering and documentation.
 
Framing available on request. 
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