The Call 1927 - 1928

"The Call" is a 1927-1928 etching by Edward Timothy Hurley, a prominent American printmaker. The work depicts a solitary elk standing in a snow-covered forest, its head lifted as if listening to a distant sound. The composition is characterized by a stark contrast between the dark silhouettes of the trees and the light-filled clearing where the elk stands, creating a sense of mystery and anticipation. The intricate details of the snow and the textured surface of the etching further enhance the sense of realism and atmosphere. The elk, a symbol of wilderness and untamed beauty, adds a powerful presence to the scene.