Francisco Goya, 'The Parasol' (El Quitasol)

Spain · 1930 · 1 Pta

This stamp features a reproduction of the painting 'The Parasol' (El Quitasol) by the renowned Spanish artist Francisco Goya. The design captures a Rococo-era scene of a lady with her dog, shaded by a parasol held by a young man. It was part of a definitive series issued to commemorate the transfer of Goya's remains to the Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida in Madrid.

Issued in 1930 during the final years of King Alfonso XIII's reign, this series celebrated one of Spain's most important cultural figures, Francisco Goya, reflecting a national pride in its artistic heritage.