328 - Michel TACQ, known as MITACQ (1927–1994)

Michel TACQ, known as MITACQ (1927–1994) La Patrouille des Castors (Volume 10), “Le signe indien,” plate 18 Blue pencil and India ink on paper Signed Minor foxing, separation of the two halves of the page, and signs of age Height: 46 cm - Width: 40 cm Colored on the reverse Created in 1954, *La Patrouille des Castors* was first serialized in the magazine *Spirou*, with the first 22 volumes written by Jean-Michel Charlier. “The Indian Sign” was inspired by the death of pilot Léon Biancotto and various documents collected by Jean-Michel Charlier on the secret oil war and industrial espionage; it was published as a graphic novel in 1963 by Dupuis. The Beaver Patrol (Volume 10), “The Indian Sign,” plate 18 Blue pencil and India ink on paper Signed Minor foxing; the two halves of the plate have come apart, and there are signs of age Height: 46 cm - Width: 40 cm Colored on the reverse side Created in 1954, “La Patrouille des Castors” was first serialized in the magazine “Spirou,” with the first 22 volumes written by Jean-Michel Charlier. “Le signe indien” was inspired by the death of pilot Léon Biancotto and various documents collected by Jean-Michel Charlier on the secret oil war and industrial espionage; it was published as a graphic novel in 1963 by Dupuis.