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”Hélène Gasset Ousset (1889-1966) - Raptor in flight capturing a sparrow - Ink and highlights on - ”Hélène Gasset Ousset (1889-1966) - Raptor in flight capturing a sparrow - Ink and highlights on paper Large figurative composition depicting a raptor (probably a peregrine falcon) in full flight seizing a smaller bird in its talons. The drawing is distinguished by its graphic finesse and the extreme detail of the plumage enriched with metallic (silver) highlights that accentuate the effects of light on the wings and feathers. The whole evokes both the naturalist plates of the 19th century and a strong artistic sensibility. Signed lower right: H. Gasset Ousset. Technique: Black ink and metallic gouache on paper. Dimensions: 72 × 57 cm. Framed under glass. Condition: good paper slightly browned by age.”