Hilary Burn, 20th century, Little owl, signed and dated 1977, with artist's label on verso, gouache, 42 x 35.5cm.; 16.5 x 14in. * Hilary was born in Cheshire and after completing a degree in zoology at Leeds University, she taught biology before beginning a career as a wildlife artist. She was elected to the Society of Wildlife Artists in 1983. Hilary has been a leading bird artist and illustrator for over twenty years and her work has appeared in numerous publications.