Albania 1970, "The Raft of the Medusa" by Théodore Géricault

Albania · 1970 · 1.25 Lek

This stamp is part of a series dedicated to famous paintings. It features "The Raft of the Medusa," a renowned oil painting from 1818–1819 by the French Romantic painter Théodore Géricault. The artwork depicts the harrowing aftermath of the wreck of the French naval frigate Méduse.

Issued during the communist era of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania under Enver Hoxha, this stamp was part of a broader trend of featuring internationally recognized art, likely for cultural prestige and to generate revenue from international collectors.