Spain 1930 Goya's 'The Nude Maja' (La Maja Desnuda)

Spain · 1930 · 10 Ptas

This stamp features the famous painting 'La Maja Desnuda' (The Nude Maja) by the renowned Spanish artist Francisco Goya. The design is an exquisite engraving, capturing the detail and artistry of the original masterpiece. It was part of a larger set issued to commemorate Goya and promote the Ibero-American Exposition held in Seville.

Issued during the final years of King Alfonso XIII's reign, this set celebrated Spanish culture at the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition. The inclusion of a nude painting on a postage stamp was controversial at the time, making it one of the most famous and sought-after Spanish issues.