Spain 1930 Goya's 'La Maja Desnuda'

Spain · 1930 · 10 Pesetas

This stamp features the famous painting 'La Maja Desnuda' (The Nude Maja) by the renowned Spanish artist Francisco Goya. Issued as part of a set commemorating the Ibero-American Union, it is celebrated for its artistic merit and for being one of the first stamps to depict a nude figure. The design is a faithful and detailed engraving of Goya's masterpiece.

Issued in 1930 to promote cultural ties between Spain, Portugal, and Latin American nations, this set was controversial at the time due to its depiction of nudity, leading to its ban in some countries, including the United States.