Centenary of the Birth of Almeida Júnior

Brazil · 1948 · 40c

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Brazilian artist José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior. The design features a portrait of the artist alongside a depiction of his famous 1899 painting, "O Violeiro" (The Guitar Player). The stamp is rendered in a deep brown color, highlighting the details of both the portrait and the artwork.

Issued in 1948, this stamp honors one of Brazil's most important realist painters, Almeida Júnior, who was known for his depictions of rural life and ordinary people in the late 19th century.