Bidspirit auction | Barbara Peets, 'Making for Open

Barbara Peets, 'Making for Open Water' 431/450 - Not commonly known, elk are the only ones in the deer family who can actually dive deeply into water, making for a swift escape from predators such as the wolves chasing after the elk in Barbara's rare print 'Making for Open Water', series 431/450 the piece is signed and dated '81. Peets manages to bring the viewer into the snowy chase of three wolves against one bull elk, as he runs for the water no doubt exclaiming a loud wailing bugle to warn others around him of the dangerous pack. Size in frame 38 1/2” W x 26 1/2” H, sight 26 3/4” W x 17” H Condition: Reverse paper backing does need re-done as it is mostly lost. Image is slightly loose in frame, frame and glass front have minor surface scratches.